The Good Question Podcast

Richard Jacobs
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Our goal is to make each of our guests exclaim: "hmmm... that's a good question. I don't know the answer." ...because when that happens, it means you, the listener, may be inspired to learn more beyond the interview and to ask great questions yourself that lead to new insights. In this podcast, we cover, Historical and current Anthropology, Comparative Religion and History

  1. 6h ago

    Heart Health, Advanced Imaging & AI: The Future Of Cardiovascular Care

    In this episode, we connect with Dr. James J. Thompson to discuss heart health, advanced medical imaging, and the latest developments in cardiovascular care. With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of radiology, imaging physics, and artificial intelligence, Dr. Thompson shares how emerging technologies are helping physicians detect heart disease earlier and improve patient outcomes.  This discussion covers:  ●       How Cardiac CT Angiography and Cardiovascular MRI help identify cardiovascular disease. ●       The role of artificial intelligence in advancing medical imaging and diagnostics. ●       How imaging technology can support earlier detection and prevention of heart disease. ●       Why radiation optimization and image quality matter in cardiovascular care.  Dr. Thompson is a board-certified cardiovascular radiologist and advanced cardiac imaging specialist with expertise in Cardiac CT, Cardiovascular MRI, imaging physics, and AI-integrated diagnostics. Throughout his career, he has developed cardiovascular imaging programs, established clinical protocols and training systems, and collaborated with academic medical centers and healthcare networks.  As a physician educator and national and international speaker, Dr. Thompson focuses on advancing imaging technologies to support earlier disease detection and better patient outcomes. Listen now to hear his perspective on how advances in medical imaging and AI are shaping the future of cardiovascular health!  Connect with Dr. James J. Thompson:  Website  LinkedIn  Instagram

  2. 1d ago

    Red & Infrared Light Therapy: Dr. Carl Rothschild On The Science, Health Applications & Benefits

    In today's episode, we explore the science and potential health applications of red and infrared light therapy with Dr. Carl Rothschild, chiropractor, researcher, and founder of Trifecta Light Technologies.  After beginning his chiropractic practice in 1979, Dr. Rothschild developed a deep interest in non-invasive approaches to healing, eventually leading him into decades of research and development focused on LED red and infrared light technology. He joins us now to explain how different wavelengths of light interact with the body and why this technology has attracted growing interest in health, recovery, and wellness…  Click play to find out:  ●       How red and infrared light therapy works. ●       The role of different infrared wavelengths and how they interact with the body's cells and mitochondria. ●       The potential applications of light therapy for tissue repair, skin health, and recovery. ●       How red and infrared light may influence fat metabolism and what role it could play in weight management. ●       The use of full-body LED light beds and ways people are incorporating light therapy into their wellness routines.  Dr. Carl Rothschild is a chiropractor, researcher, and founder of Trifecta Light Technologies, a company focused on LED red and infrared light technology. Since beginning his chiropractic practice, he has explored a range of therapeutic approaches and developed LED products for multiple companies. His research eventually centered on the applications of infrared and red light, leading to the development of specialized light therapy technology and a continued focus on its potential uses in health and recovery.  Connect with Dr. Rothschild:  Trifecta Light Technologies  Buy Illuminated Healing: Unraveling The Mysteries Of Light Therapy

  3. 6d ago

    AI, Creativity & Copywriting: Jon Benson On Turning Words Into Cash

    In this episode, we dive into the world of AI and how it's changing human creativity and marketing with Jon Benson. As a copywriter, entrepreneur, and early adopter of artificial intelligence, Jon has spent decades exploring how new technologies can make marketing more effective – all without losing the human insight that makes great ideas connect…  Hit play to explore:  ●       The strengths and weaknesses of AI output. ●       The ways copywriting and AI interact with each other. ●       Why human creativity still matters in an AI-driven world. ●       How AI can learn and reproduce elements of a person's voice and thinking.  Jon first made his mark as a pioneer of the Video Sales Letter (VSL) and went on to build copywriting systems used across the direct-response marketing world. He later became an early adopter of AI in marketing, eventually founding BNSN.AI, a platform focused on customer research, sales copy, funnels, and content creation.  For Jon, the real opportunity isn't simply getting AI to produce more content faster. It's learning how to use these systems to extend human expertise, creativity, and perspective without making everything sound the same. Listen now to hear his insights into copywriting, creativity, artificial intelligence, and how human and machine-generated work continues to evolve!  Connect with Jon:  Personal Website  BNSN.AI  LinkedIn

  4. Nov 4

    Performing Under Pressure: Rewiring The Mind For Focus, Flow & Resilience With Stephen Baker

    In this episode, Stephen Baker joins us to discuss the neuroscience and psychology of pressure — and why knowing what to do isn't always enough when the stakes are high. A former courtroom lawyer and professional poker player turned high-performance and mindset coach, Stephen has spent years studying what allows people to stay focused, make better decisions, and perform consistently under stress.  This conversation covers:  ●       Why pressure can trigger automatic fear and anxiety responses. ●       How Stephen's work as a lawyer informed his current worldview. ●       How subconscious patterns influence performance. ●       The importance of separating self-worth from outcomes. ●       How hypnotherapy can help change deeply ingrained responses.  Stephen's understanding of pressure comes from both direct experience and in-depth study. His career has taken him from high-stakes courtroom advocacy to professional poker, where emotional control and decision-making can determine the outcome in seconds. Those experiences eventually led him toward hypnotherapy, flow psychology, and performance coaching.  Today, Stephen works with athletes, traders, entrepreneurs, and other high performers to identify the mental patterns that can interfere with execution. His approach focuses on closing the gap between consciously knowing the right thing to do and being able to actually do it when pressure arrives.  Connect with Stephen:  Website  Instagram  Free Newsletter  YouTube

  5. Oct 30

    AI That Actually Pays Off: Strategy, ROI & Smarter Business Adoption

    How can business owners implement AI in a way that actually improves productivity and delivers measurable ROI? In this episode, Kavita Ganesan joins us to discuss how leaders can move beyond AI hype and build strategies that create real business value…  Kavita is the author of The Business Case for AI: A Leader's Guide to AI Strategies, Best Practices & Real-World Applications and the founder of Opinosis Analytics, where she helps organizations identify practical AI opportunities, modernize operations, and implement AI more effectively.  Click play to discover:  ●       Why AI has gained so much traction in recent years despite being around for decades. ●       Why AI adoption is rising while ROI often remains low. ●       How businesses can identify high-impact AI opportunities. ●       Where companies commonly go wrong when implementing AI.  With more than 20 years of experience in applied AI, natural language processing, and business transformation, Kavita has worked with both mid-sized companies and Fortune 500 organizations. Her approach focuses on connecting AI directly to business needs while accounting for the technical, organizational, and ethical factors that can determine whether an initiative succeeds.  In The Business Case for AI, Kavita provides leaders with a practical framework for finding valuable use cases, preparing organizations for implementation, and evaluating results without requiring a technical background.  Connect with Kavita:  Opinosis Analytics  The Business Case for AI  Personal Website

  6. Oct 28

    Unlocking Human Potential

    In this episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster Arash Vossoughi, host of The Seven Figure Standard Podcast and author of Transform!: Freedom Demands Personal Transformation and The World Class Wealth Mindset: Four Pillars to Building Personal Freedom.  In this conversation, we explore why so many people know they are capable of more but still let outside circumstances shape their decisions, habits, and sense of what is possible. Arash shares his perspective on self-image, belief, and the internal shifts that can help people move from reacting to life to creating it more intentionally.  Click play to discover:  ●       How self-image influences behavior and decision-making. ●       Why outside circumstances can keep people stuck. ●       The relationship between belief, action, and personal growth. ●       How to stop waiting for perfect conditions before moving forward. ●       Why potential is often limited more by internal patterns than ability.  Arash is the founder of Voss Coaching Co. and has spent years helping clients strengthen their mindset, raise their standards, and pursue meaningful goals with greater clarity and discipline. Earlier in his career, he worked closely with Bob Proctor for 15 years, an experience that helped shape his approach to personal development and self-image.  His own journey began while working in outside sales, where he felt he had reached a ceiling. After discovering Think and Grow Rich, he became increasingly focused on understanding why some people break through while others remain stuck in the same patterns.  Connect with Arash:  Voss Coaching Co.  The Seven Figure Standard Podcast  Facebook  Instagram

  7. Oct 22

    Raising Screen-Smart Kids: How To Talk About Pornography, Safety & Resilience

    In today's technological age, children are encountering adult content earlier than many parents are prepared for. So what should families talk about before that first unwanted exposure happens — and how should parents respond if they discover their child has already seen pornography? Kristen Jenson joins the podcast to explain… Kristen Jenson helps parents have age-appropriate conversations about sexual content while teaching children how to navigate the online world more safely. Rather than relying only on filters or avoidance, she encourages families to give kids the tools to recognize harmful content, respond appropriately, and turn to a trusted adult for support. Hit play now to learn about:  ●       When parents should begin conversations about pornography and online sexual content. ●       How to make difficult topics age-appropriate without creating unnecessary fear or shame. ●       What parents can do before a child receives their first smartphone or unrestricted internet access. ●       How to respond calmly if a child has already encountered pornography. Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the bestselling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series, which has sold nearly 400,000 copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages. She is also the producer of BRAIN DEFENSE: Digital Safety, a curriculum designed to help children develop tools for navigating online risks.  Kristen has testified before the Washington State Senate on children's exposure to pornography and has spoken at conferences focused on child safety and sexual exploitation. Through Defend Young Minds, her work centers on giving parents and professionals practical resources for raising resilient, screen-smart children.  Connect with Kristen:  Defend Young Minds  Facebook  X  Instagram  Good Pictures Bad Pictures  Porn Proof Kids

  8. Oct 20

    Build The Person In The Mirror: Grit, Discipline & Reinventing Yourself With Brock Holyoak

    For Brock Holyoak, success starts with one person: the one looking back at you in the mirror. In this episode, Brock sits down to talk about discipline, resilience, business, health, fatherhood, and the mindset behind his philosophy, "Build the Mother F*cker in the Mirror." After more than 25 years of building companies, losing and rebuilding, transforming his health, and raising a family, Brock has come to believe that the most important thing a person can build is not a company, a bank account, or even a stronger body — it's themselves…  This idea is also at the center of his upcoming book, UNF*CK YOURSELF, which explores the contrast between living a life filled with experiences and reaching the end weighed down by regret. Through blunt humor, hard-earned lessons, and a distinctly blue-collar perspective, Brock challenges people to stop waiting for motivation and start taking responsibility for the life they want to create.  This discussion covers:  ●       Why discipline matters more than motivation. ●       What losing everything taught Brock about starting over. ●       How physical health can influence confidence, leadership, and performance. ●       Why success in business means little if the rest of your life is falling apart.  Brock is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of NuFit, a HIIT-based fitness platform. He is also the CEO of Oakmont Industries and the creator of the Blue Collar Built movement, which speaks directly to tradesmen, builders, fathers, entrepreneurs, and self-made people who are seeking practical ways to become stronger in their health, work, and personal lives.  Connect with Brock:  Personal Website  Accidently Qualified  NuFit  Instagram  YouTube

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Our goal is to make each of our guests exclaim: "hmmm... that's a good question. I don't know the answer." ...because when that happens, it means you, the listener, may be inspired to learn more beyond the interview and to ask great questions yourself that lead to new insights. In this podcast, we cover, Historical and current Anthropology, Comparative Religion and History

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