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Sunscreen: Facts, Myths, Filters, & the Truth About Safety

In this episode of Skinside Out, Dr. Zain, Heather, and Courtney break down why sunscreen is preventive medicine, explaining UVA vs UVB damage, skin cancer risk, and photoaging. They clarify what SPF and broad-spectrum mean, compare mineral (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) versus chemical filters, and discuss who may prefer each based on sensitivity, irritation, and cosmetic feel. The hosts address allergic contact dermatitis, common offending ingredients, and the difference between irritation and true allergy. They debunk popular myths about endocrine disruption, vitamin D deficiency, and the idea that darker skin tones don’t need sunscreen, emphasizing that UV is a proven carcinogen while strong human data doesn’t support these fears. They also cover nanoparticles, reef concerns, and practical dosing and reapplication guidance. 00:00 Endocrine Disruptor Myth 00:59 Welcome and Sunscreen Basics 01:13 UVA vs UVB Explained 04:34 SPF Numbers Demystified 05:52 Broad Spectrum Meaning 06:45 Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen 11:06 Allergic Reactions and Irritation 12:58 Hormone Disruption Controversy 14:55 Vitamin D and Sunscreen 15:44 Sunscreen for Dark Skin 16:52 Nanoparticles Explained 18:11 Reef Safe Sunscreen 19:36 How Much to Apply 20:49 Don’t Miss Spots 22:01 Anti Aging Benefits 23:17 DNA Repair Sunscreens 23:51 Myth Busting Recap 24:40 Final Takeaways

3d ago

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26 min
2D AGO

Divorce Survival Guide: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Family law attorneys Elizabeth Stevenson and Sarah Hink of New Direction Family Law discuss common mistakes people make during separation and divorce, emphasizing that emotions can lead to regrettable decisions. They warn that social media posts, texts, DMs, and even posts by friends or family can be used in court, and note North Carolina is a one-party consent state where conversations may be legally recorded if the recorder is a participant. They advise clients to follow attorney guidance, timely provide required financial and other documents, and avoid hiding information. They caution against relying on “Google law degrees” or AI-generated content, which can be inaccurate and costly to review. They also stress avoiding reckless behavior (partying, DUIs), maintaining credibility with the judge, and being honest about finances and other issues. 00:00 One Party Consent Warning 00:35 Meet The Divorce Attorneys 01:12 Social Media Can Sink You 02:10 Texts DMs And Friends 04:02 Recording Rules Explained 04:41 Follow Legal Advice And Disclose 05:39 Bad Advice And AI Pitfalls 07:17 Reckless Behavior And Custody 09:11 Honesty And Credibility In Court 11:24 Money Mistakes And Hidden Assets 12:16 Wrap Up Key Takeaways 13:06 Final Sign Off

2d ago

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15 min
1D AGO

Navigating Contractor Chaos: Homeowner Horror Stories

Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of Chicks in Construction share a North Carolina homeowner horror story: a bathroom gut remodel budgeted at $75,000 went off the rails after hiring “Marcus,” who quoted $15,000 labor and $30,000 materials, claimed a license wasn’t required under $40,000 labor, and urged the homeowner to pull permits. After multiple failed plumbing and waterproofing inspections, Marcus charged extra for “fixes,” then disappeared once confronted about licensing and insurance, leaving a gutted bathroom and defective work. A lawyer advised recovery was unlikely; a licensed contractor found additional code issues and quoted $31,500 to finish, bringing the final cost to $95,000 and the timeline to nine months. The hosts stress never paying for rework, verifying licenses and insurance, and treating homeowner-pulled permits and repeated inspection failures as red flags. 00:00 Never Pay for Rework00:18 Welcome to Chicks in Construction00:50 Calling for Contractor Stories02:42 Michael B Jordan Moment03:22 Tourettes Documentary Discussion06:10 Fidelity Investment Scam Alert10:18 Fence Repair Update11:48 North Carolina Horror Story13:14 Meeting Marcus the Contractor14:18 License Requirements Lie14:53 Permit Red Flags16:09 Demo Begins16:36 First Failed Inspection17:52 Waterproofing Membrane Failure19:21 Stuck at the In-Laws20:50 Discovering NC Licensing Laws21:47 License Check Shock22:30 Confronting the Fake GC24:20 Worksite Vanishes Overnight24:35 Tool Leverage Strategy28:14 Ghosted and Legal Reality29:04 Damage Assessment Cost Spiral30:22 Reporting Dead Ends31:52 Hard Lessons Checklist33:48 Normalize Verifying Insurance37:26 Judgments Aren't Proof42:19 Portfolio and Review Sleuthing45:28 Secretary of State Checks46:34 Protect Yourself Next Time47:47 Share Your Story Outro Submit your homeowner horror story:www.chicksinconstruction.com Follow on Social Media:www.instagram.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.facebook.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.linkedin.com/company/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.youtube.com/@ChicksInConstruction ________________ Love what you hear?Subscribe to Chicks in Construction and share this episode with your friends because every homeowner, builder, contractor, and designer needs to hear this one!

1d ago

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49 min
MAR 30

Allergies and Skin Health

Dr. Zain, Heather, and Courtney discuss how skin functions as an immunologic barrier and how allergy pathways show up in dermatology. They cover seasonal allergies and allergic rhinitis (including eyelid dermatitis and links to the atopic triad), distinguish true food allergies from intolerances, and explain why food allergy testing often doesn’t clarify eczema flares. The episode reviews hypersensitivity types (especially IgE-mediated type I and delayed type IV), patch testing for contact dermatitis, and common contact allergens like fragrances, preservatives, metals (nickel), PPD hair dye, and tattoo ink reactions. They also address drug allergies and severe reactions (SJS/TEN, DRESS/DIHS), risk factors such as atopic dermatitis and hygiene hypothesis, microbiome issues like staph and MRSA, diagnostic approaches including biopsy to rule out CTCL, and treatments ranging from avoidance and topical therapies to antihistamines, steroids, biologics, JAK inhibitors, and practical prevention tips. 00:00 Elevator Germs Story 00:52 Allergies And Skin Intro 01:01 Skin As Immune Barrier 03:11 Seasonal Allergies Signs 05:09 Food Allergy Vs Intolerance 06:53 Hypersensitivity Types Overview 07:49 Contact Dermatitis Patch Testing 09:15 Common Contact Allergens 10:13 Tattoo Ink Reactions 11:29 Drug Allergy Personal Story 15:08 Severe Drug Reactions Risks 16:49 Why Allergies Develop Hygiene 18:25 Back To Germs And Pathophysiology 19:27 How Allergies Trigger Hives 21:15 Anaphylaxis Warning Signs 21:53 Type Two and Three Reactions 22:40 Type Four Contact Dermatitis 23:31 Atopic Dermatitis Pathways 24:43 Staph and MRSA Risks 26:02 Clinical Patterns and Clues 30:22 Testing and Immunotherapy 33:43 When to Biopsy Rashes 35:24 Treatment Toolbox Overview 38:04 Prevention and Daily Habits 40:23 Final Takeaways on Allergies

Mar 30

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42 min
04/01/2025

From Beat-Up Truck to Multi-Million Dollar Business: A Journey with Christian Fowler

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Waste Warriors podcast, presented by JRA 360. Join us as host Lee Godbold sits down with Christian Fowler, a key partner in their 13-year journey from starting a humble junk removal business to managing three metro locations and achieving multi-million dollar success. In this episode, they discuss their unique beginnings, business challenges, partnership dynamics, people management, and Christian's disciplined approach to health and real estate investing. Tune in for insights, business tips, and some fun stories from their early days! 00:00 Introduction to Waste Warriors Podcast 01:35 Meet Christian Fowler: The Cornerstone of Our Journey 01:48 The Humble Beginnings: From Pickup Truck to 12 Trucks 03:28 Early Challenges and Unique Partnership 08:15 The First Jobs and Growing Pains 16:30 Scaling Up: From One Truck to Multiple Locations 18:15 Managing Multiple Locations and Ensuring Quality 21:38 Hiring the Right People and Retaining Talent 27:55 Dealing with Employee Issues and Theft 31:42 Memorable Jobs: Cool Finds and Gross Encounters 34:28 Building a Business with the Panthers 36:29 Real Estate Ventures: From Single Family to Multifamily 37:30 Navigating the Real Estate Market 41:28 The Importance of Discipline in Business 45:37 Starting a Junk Removal Business: Overcoming Doubts 51:12 Keys to Success in Junk Removal 56:37 Balancing Health and Business 59:58 Rapid Fire Business Insights 01:06:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

04/01/2025

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1h 10m
2D AGO

Meet Nurse Practitioner Nancy Chen: From Exercise Physiology to Midlife Women’s Hormone Care

In this episode of Peri & Pause - The Podcast, the second in the “Meet the Nurse Practitioner” series, the host interviews nurse practitioner Nancy Chen about her path from studying exercise physiology at Meredith College to working as a personal trainer, then becoming a nurse and moving into critical care, urgent care during the pandemic, and traditional primary care. Nancy explains how limited appointment times and “moral injury” pushed her toward specializing in perimenopause and midlife women’s health, after seeing patients struggle with symptoms, chronic disease changes, and feeling dismissed due to gaps in training. She emphasizes the importance of education, validation, realistic expectations, individualized treatment, and helping women feel heard and hopeful, including reviewing complex medication and supplement “cocktails” and supporting women through the fluctuating “moving target” of perimenopause. 00:00 Meet Nancy Chen 00:53 Exercise Physiology Roots 01:24 From Trainer to Nurse 01:52 Critical Care Wake Up 03:11 NP Path and Pandemic 04:22 Primary Care Time Crunch 05:58 Midlife Symptoms Puzzle 07:32 Personal Perimenopause Realization 09:42 Hormones and the Care Gap 15:23 What Patients Need First 16:22 Follow-Up Wins 16:59 Building the Foundation 20:59 Grace in Perimenopause 24:08 Finding Your Care Team 24:33 Medication Cocktail Reset 25:35 Message to Midlife Women 27:17 Thanks and Disclaimer

2d ago

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28 min
02/20/2025

From Junk Removal to Multi-Million Dollar Waste Business with WG Waste

In the debut episode of the Waste Warriors Podcast, host Lee Godbold welcomes Gavriel Dzhanov from WG Waste, based in Atlanta. Gavriel shares his journey in the waste industry, starting with a single truck in junk removal to building a multi-million dollar business with commercial dumpster rentals. They dive into the challenges and strategies for growing a waste management company, including the importance of building broker relationships, the benefits of choosing the right equipment, and the value of predictability in dumpster rental services. Gavriel also touches on the future plans for WG Waste, including the potential for a transfer station to further improve efficiency and profitability. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to start or scale a business in the waste industry. 00:00 Introduction to Waste Warriors Podcast 02:13 Gavriel Dzhanov's Journey into the Waste Industry 03:19 Transition to Dumpster Rentals 05:21 Rapid Business Growth and Strategies 08:28 Understanding Broker Relationships 16:06 Challenges and Insurance Requirements 17:29 Operational Efficiency and Financial Insights 22:43 Starting and Scaling a Dumpster Business 26:53 Importance of New Equipment 35:36 Truck Sales and Inventory Management 37:31 Volvo vs. Mac Trucks: A Comparison 38:18 Freightliner vs. Mac: Price and Reliability 40:13 Maintenance and Repairs: Key Considerations 40:49 Roll Off Trucks: Common Issues and Solutions 42:54 Front Load Trucks: Preferences and Recommendations 44:47 Hiring and Retaining Drivers 47:40 Insurance Costs and Considerations 51:54 Starting a Roll Off Business: Strategies and Tips 01:00:59 Front Load Business: Getting Started and Cash Flow 01:09:24 Future Plans and Expansion 01:11:36 Final Thoughts and Advice

02/20/2025

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1h 15m
APR 2

From Sgt. Pepper to Sasq'et with Storyteller Maxim Langstaff

Storyteller and Grammy/Emmy-nominated writer-producer Maxim Langstaff discusses his decades behind the scenes with music legends including John Denver and Beatles producer George Martin, describing how his John Denver Wildlife Concert work led to a 16–17 year collaboration with Martin on a live stage/film project exploring Sgt. Pepper’s creative process. He reflects on the changing, overwhelmed modern media landscape and how artists are shaped by myth versus truth. Langstaff connects his conservation roots and time in New England wilderness to his debut novel “Sasq'et,” a cinematic, women-centered adventure using Sasquatch as a device to explore identity, nature, and unanswered questions, blending fiction with researched science and history. He shares how the book emerged nonlinearly while living in a remote Maine cabin and traveling cross-country with his dog, Kemo. “Sasq'et” releases April 7, with the audiobook as well. 00:00 Meet Maxim Langstaff 02:35 Behind the Music Legends 06:44 George Martin and Sgt. Pepper 09:57 Industry Then and Now 12:02 John Denver and Conservation 19:18 From Documentaries to Fiction 22:11 Truth Best Left Unknown 22:34 Writing Finds Its Path 23:34 A Woman’s Journey 24:13 Sasquatch as Metaphor 26:06 Belief Versus Science 28:45 Native Names and Origins 30:37 From Book to Screen 32:29 Craft of Storytelling 35:26 Release Date and Audiobook 36:46 Lightning Round Favorites 40:26 Casting and the Dog 43:23 Final Thanks and Farewell

Apr 2

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46 min
01/28/2025

Why are you taking Gummies?

Join Martin Andelman from Deltrium in this episode of 'Gummies for Grownups' as he explains the complexities of cannabinoids and how different blends create targeted effects like energy, euphoria, pain relief, and relaxation. Learn why dosing accurately matters more than the number of milligrams on the package, and discover how Deltrium's unique algorithm and patented gummy cutter ensure you get the right dose every time. Visit Deltrium.com for more information and to sample products. 00:00 Introduction to Gummies for Grownups 00:54 Understanding Cannabinoids and Their Effects 02:28 Choosing the Right Gummy for Your Needs 04:19 The Importance of Proper Dosage 07:01 Introducing the DeltriumDivider™ 07:41 Why Deltrium's Gummies Stand Out 08:08 Conclusion and Call to Action

01/28/2025

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9 min
05/27/2025

Expansion and Leadership Insights with Two Men and a Junk Truck

In this exciting episode of the Waste Warriors Podcast, host Lee Godbold sits down with Randy Shacka, CEO of Two Men and a Truck, and Jason Gailey, Senior Brand Director of Two Men and a Junk Truck. They discuss expanding their moving business into the junk removal industry. Randy shares his 24-year career path from intern to CEO, emphasizing the importance of values, leadership, and relationships within a franchise system. Jason dives into the challenges and opportunities of leading the new junk removal brand and the significant role of marketing and franchise support. The episode also explores the impact of their acquisition by ServiceMaster in 2021 and the future vision for Two Men and a Junk Truck. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or a budding franchisee, this episode offers valuable insights on business growth, leadership, and navigating industry challenges. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 4 of Waste Warriors Podcast 01:02 Introducing the Guests: Two Men and a Truck 01:26 Randy Shaka's Journey with Two Men and a Truck 09:19 Jason Galey's Path to Two Men and a Truck 17:48 Maintaining Brand Standards and Franchisee Relations 28:40 Launching Two Men and a Junk Truck 42:53 Meeting Customers Where They Are 43:14 Marketing Differences Between Junk Removal and Moving 44:06 Capital Investment and Patience in Marketing 45:18 Challenges and Cultural Adjustments in Junk Removal 45:36 ServiceMaster Acquisition Journey 50:14 Post-Acquisition Changes and Opportunities 51:51 Cross-Selling Between ServiceMaster Brands 57:26 Ideal Franchise Partner Profile 01:00:48 Why Partner with Two Men and a Junk Truck? 01:05:40 Vision for the Future 01:12:16 Handling Pressure and Setting Goals 01:16:51 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

05/27/2025

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1h 20m

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