The Good Question Podcast

Richard Jacobs

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. 20H AGO

    Smart Nutrition & Sustainable Fat Loss Ben Brown on Confidence, Fitness, and Food Freedom

    In this episode, we sit down with Ben Brown, co-founder and head nutrition coach of Body Systems, to explore what it really takes to achieve lasting fat loss without falling into diet traps or extreme restriction. Known for his honest, no-nonsense approach to health, Ben helps people build confidence, improve their relationship with food, and create results that actually stick. As the host of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, Ben has spent years interviewing top experts in nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle design. Now, he brings those insights together to explain how everyday people can lose weight, gain energy, and feel better—without following fads or punishing their bodies. In this conversation, you'll learn:             ·       What first sparked Ben's journey into health and fitness. ·       Why antibiotic misuse can quietly sabotage your gut and metabolism. ·       How to build unshakable confidence and a strong mindset around food and body image. ·       The uncomfortable truth about the modern dieting industry. If you're tired of conflicting nutrition advice and ready for a smarter, more sustainable path to health, this episode offers a refreshing way forward. You can keep up with Ben on Instagram by following him @bodysystemscoaching. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr Keep up with Ben Brown socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BodySystemsCoaching/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching  🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    29 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Rethinking Heart Disease: Dr. Stephen Hussey on the Real Causes of Heart Health Issues

    Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death globally, despite medical advancements and powerful drugs. But what if we've been missing the mark on how the heart truly works? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Hussey, a board-certified chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and expert in heart health, to explore his groundbreaking insights on cardiovascular wellness. After experiencing a widowmaker heart attack in his 30s, Dr. Hussey dove deep into research to understand the heart's true role in our overall health. His findings challenge conventional wisdom, focusing not only on heart function but also the metabolic factors that contribute to chronic diseases. In this conversation, we dive into: ·       How heart health is interconnected with metabolism and overall well-being. ·       The surprising science of light therapy and structured water on cardiovascular health. ·       How lifestyle changes can significantly impact heart health from a biochemical perspective. ·       The true drivers of heart disease, oxidative stress, and common myths about cholesterol and fat. In his book, Understanding the Heart, Dr. Hussey provides a fresh perspective on heart disease and cholesterol myths while challenging outdated ideas about what truly drives cardiovascular health. Stay up-to-date with Dr. Hussey and his work at ResourceYourHealth.com and follow him on social media @drstephenhussey. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Stephen Hussey socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStephenHussey/  X: https://x.com/drstephenhussey  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@resourceyourhealth6183  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephenhussey  🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    26 min

  3. JAN 6

    From Survival to Strength: Dane Johnson on Healing Crohn's, IBS, and Gut Health Naturally

    Digestive disorders like Crohn's disease and IBS can take over every aspect of life — from daily routines to relationships and long-term health. In this episode, we sit down with Dane Johnson, a board-certified nutritionist and founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle, to explore how natural, personalized healing strategies can help people reclaim their lives. After nearly losing his life to severe Crohn's disease, Dane refused to accept a future defined by illness. By turning to functional medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle-based interventions, he not only restored his own health but built a mission around helping others do the same. In this conversation, we explore: ·       Why gut health testing is often confusing and misunderstood. ·       How toxins, foods, and treatments affect everyone differently. ·       Why a custom, root-cause approach is essential for healing IBD and IBS. ·       The biggest dietary and lifestyle offenders that stall recovery. If you're struggling with chronic digestive issues and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical insights for moving forward — naturally and sustainably. Follow Dane and his work on Instagram @danejohnson1. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Dane Jhonson socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danejohnsonCCL  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@crohnscolitislifestyle  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crohnscolitis_lifestyle  🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    40 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    Living in Flow: Christy Whitman on Mindset Mastery, Stress Relief, and Inspired Success

    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Christy Whitman, transformational leader, celebrity coach, and two-time New York Times bestselling author, to explore how entering the flow state can radically transform your life. Drawing from her latest book, The Flow Factor, Christy explains how aligning your energy and mindset allows success to feel natural instead of forced. As the founder of the Quantum Success Coaching Academy, Christy has trained more than 3,000 certified life coaches and helped thousands of individuals break free from stress, resistance, and self-doubt. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, TEDx, The Hallmark Channel, People, Seventeen, and more — inspiring people worldwide to live with clarity, ease, and purpose. In this episode, you'll learn how to: ·       Calm the nervous system and move beyond fight-or-flight responses. ·       Shift from struggle into alignment and effortless action. ·       Channel focus, creativity, and energy to achieve meaningful goals. ·       Apply flow principles to business, athletics, relationships, and daily life. If you're ready to elevate performance, reduce stress, and create success from a place of ease and inspiration, this conversation offers practical tools to help you live in flow — consistently and intentionally. Discover more about Christy and her work at christyandthecouncil.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Christy Whitman socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christywhitmanofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christywhitmaninternational X: https://x.com/ChristyWhitman  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristyWhitmanCouncil TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheChristyWhitman  🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    42 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Inventing Tomorrow: Pablos Holman on AI, Deep Tech, and Solving Humanity's Biggest Challenges

    In this episode, we sit down with Pablos Holman — legendary hacker, inventor, and futurist — to explore how technology, creativity, and bold thinking can reshape the future. From early work in cryptocurrency and AI for the stock market to developing laser systems that fight malaria and nuclear reactors powered by waste, Pablos has spent his career doing what most consider impossible. As a faculty member at Singularity University and founder of Deep Future, Pablos has guided the next generation of innovators while helping companies like MakerBot, Glowforge, and data.world push the boundaries of what's possible. With over 6,000 patents under his belt and projects spanning robotics, sustainability, and advanced materials, he's redefining the relationship between human ingenuity and technology. In this episode, you'll discover: ·       How to approach "zero to one" innovation and think like a hacker. ·       The future of AI, robotics, 3D printing, and sustainable design. ·       Lessons learned from decades of building and backing world-changing inventions. ·       Why bold ideas — not fear — will shape the next century of human progress. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or curious creator, this conversation offers a rare look inside the mind of one of the world's most visionary inventors — and a blueprint for building the future before it arrives. Learn more about Pablos and his work here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Pablos Holman socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadrevis/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pablos08/ X: https://x.com/pablos  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deep.future  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepfuture.tech  🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    25 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Rebuilding from Within: Dr. Hany Demian on Regenerative Spine Care and the Future of Pain Management

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hany Demian, physician, chronic pain specialist, and founder of Praesentia Healthcare, to explore how cutting-edge regenerative medicine is redefining spine care and long-term healing. From PRP therapy to genetic testing and non-surgical interventions, Dr. Demian is leading the way in helping patients not just manage pain — but truly recover mobility, vitality, and quality of life. As the visionary behind Pain Care Clinics in Canada and the BioSpine Institute in Florida, Dr. Demian's integrative approach merges the precision of modern science with the body's natural ability to heal itself. Through innovations like bedside ultrasound diagnostics, stem cell alternatives, and personalized treatment plans, he is transforming the way chronic pain and spine disorders are treated across North America. Tune in to discover: ·       How platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and peptide therapies accelerate recovery. ·       The body's innate regenerative potential and how to harness it. ·       How genetic testing personalizes treatment for optimal outcomes. ·       Why non-surgical spine care is revolutionizing modern medicine. Whether you're navigating chronic pain or seeking the latest advancements in regenerative health, this episode offers powerful insights into the future of personalized, holistic medicine. Follow Dr. Demian's work and learn more here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Dr. Hany Demian socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhanydemian/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dr-Demian-100081349937789/  X: https://x.com/DrHanyDemian  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drhanydemain  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dochanydemian  🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    32 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Rewiring the Brain for Silence: Dr. Ben Thompson on Tinnitus Relief, Sound Therapy, and Healthy Hearing

    In this enlightening episode, Dr. Ben Thompson, audiologist and founder of Treble Health, shares how his pioneering approach to tinnitus management and hearing rehabilitation is helping thousands rediscover peace and clarity in a noisy world. With more than 5,000 patients treated and 2,000 enrolled in Treble Health's evidence-based program, Dr. Thompson is on a mission to make expert tinnitus care accessible to everyone — right from home. Tune in to learn: ·       How tinnitus develops and the brain's role in generating phantom sounds. ·       The cognitive and emotional effects of hearing loss. ·       Why sound therapy and modern audiology tools can rewire neural pathways. ·       When people typically begin to notice age-related hearing challenges. A graduate of UCSF Medical Center, Dr. Thompson trained under Dr. Pawel Jastreboff, the pioneer of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), and has since become one of the most recognized educators in hearing health. His YouTube channel, with over 140,000 subscribers and 20 million views, empowers people worldwide to manage tinnitus through practical, science-backed methods. Whether you're an audiologist, a tinnitus sufferer, or simply curious about the future of hearing health, this conversation will open your ears to the remarkable science of neuroplasticity, sound therapy, and healthy aging. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr Keep up with Ben Thompson socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treblehealth  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benthompsonaud/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@treblehealth 🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    21 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    Decoding the Invisible Dr. Samuel Miller on Anaerobes, Culturomics, and the Next Frontier in Microbiome Research

    In this fascinating episode, Dr. Samuel Miller, Senior Scientist and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oklahoma State University's Elshahed Laboratory and Microbiomics & Culturomics Core Facility, takes us deep into the unseen world of anaerobic microbes — the mysterious bacteria that thrive without oxygen and shape ecosystems from the human gut to the soil beneath our feet. A leading expert in culturomics and microbial taxonomy, Dr. Miller's work focuses on isolating and identifying previously uncultivated bacterial species, expanding our understanding of microbial diversity and their critical roles in human and environmental health. Tune in to explore: ·       The fundamental differences between anaerobic and aerobic bacteria. ·       What happens when anaerobes are exposed to oxygen — and why it matters. ·       How uncultivated microbes influence the human gut, immune system, and beyond. ·       The revolutionary impact of culturomics on microbiome science. As Dr. Miller explains, studying these elusive microorganisms isn't just about discovery — it's about uncovering the hidden systems that sustain life. From medical breakthroughs to ecological balance, his research is helping to rewrite what we know about microbial evolution, symbiosis, and resilience. Stay connected with Dr. Miller and his research through LinkedIn and X, and discover how the next generation of microbiologists is redefining the future of microbial science. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  🛍️ Recommended Products & Reads from This Episode: 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

    27 min
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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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