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We Are Climate Designers

Climate Designers

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Are you a designer (in any industry) taking on climate action? You are not alone. We'll introduce you to other climate designers doing amazing work that confronts our changing climate. You'll hear firsthand how designers consider sustainability, climate science, product life cycles, regenerative design, and environmentally friendly options in their work. You can learn more and join us at climatedesigners.org Brought to you by Sarah Harrison and Marc O’Brien of The Determined.
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Weird Historian

Marc Hartzman

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Human anomalies, Spiritualists, quack scientists, and other odd characters and stories from the weirdest pages of history. All brought to you by author Marc Hartzman. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdhistorian/support
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The Pod 20

Podcast Radio

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The Pod 20, hosted by multi-award winning presenter, Graham Mack, is a weekly show featuring guest podcasters talking about their podcast, what they’ve been up to, what they’ve been listening to... and the top 20 podcasts according to Podcast Radio! Graham says, “The rocket that first took man to the moon didn’t launch until someone counted backwards for a bit.” Clever guy. The Podcast Radio chart is compiled using download information and listener recommendations (https://www.thepodcastradi ...
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Welcome to “How We Made That App,” where we explore the crazy, wild, and sometimes downright bizarre stories behind the creation of some of the world’s most popular apps, hosted by the always charming and devastatingly handsome Madhukar Kumar. After starting his career as a developer and then as a product manager, he is now the Chief Marketing Officer at SingleStore. And he’s here to take you on a journey through the data, challenges, and obstacles that app developers face on the road to cre ...
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A study by Stanford and Encore.org found that the majority of older adults want to give back in some way. Jim Ansara, an AARP 2024 Purpose Prize winner, is making a big difference in his retirement with his organization Build Health International. How might you redirect your skills and experience to make a difference? Jim Ansara joins us from Bever…
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What’s the future of aging – and how could it impact your healthspan and longevity? Lauren Dunning of the Milken Institute shares her insights on this topic and key trends in innovative housing options and technology for older adults. Lauren Dunning joins us from Santa Monica, California. ________________ Bio Lauren Dunning is a director on the Fut…
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There’s a lot more to retirement than financial planning. If you’re planning for retirement and thinking about how to retire, you’ll need to consider both sides of the equation. The new book by Christine Benz, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement, leverages insights from 20 experts on the financial and non-finan…
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A lot changes when you retire. That can be daunting, but it also presents valuable opportunities. It gives you a window to recreate a new approach to life now that you’ll have the time and freedom to pursue what you’d like to do. Teresa Amabile, co-author of the new book Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You, joins us to discuss the key less…
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It’s time to look back at our best podcast conversations from earlier this year. We’ve covered smart moves you can make to optimize your physical and cognitive health and longevity; how a Life Calculator can give you a wake up call and stop you from procrastinating, and why more people are rejecting the idea of a traditional retirement – and choosi…
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What constitutes a good life? Marc Schulz, co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, highlights useful insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has been running for over eight decades. You’ll hear advice you can use in building your good life. Marc Schulz joins us from Bryn Mawr, …
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What’s that sound? Our guest today explains that it’s the retirement savings bomb ticking louder. Listen in and get smarter about RMDs, Roth IRAs – and the tax bomb that’s ticking louder for you. Ed Slott joins us from New York. _______________________ Bio Ed Slott is the author of The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder: How to Avoid Unneces…
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Make no mistake. There’s a lot you can’t control about your retirement. The economy. The markets. That neighbor. But there is something you can control that will make a big difference in your quality of life. Your mindset. Michael O’Brien shares his compelling story and how he learned how to prevent bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael O…
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Retiring right requires a smart strategy. And if you didn’t get started early in your retirement planning, the second best time to start is now. Rick Atkinson, Founder & President of RA Retirement Advisors in Toronto, shares his insights and advice. ___________________________ It’s Back to School time. Here’s your reading list to peruse: Best Books…
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Time to take charge of your future? Design Your New Life in Retirement ________________________ Transitioning to retirement comes with challenges. And what if you love the work you’re retiring from? That makes it harder. Our guest today, Cathy Bishop-Clark shares her experiences in transitioning to retirement – and why you’ll want to have a retirem…
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In this episode of "How We Made That App," host Madhukar Kumar, CMO of SingleStore, sits down with Marc Locchi, the CTO of Flowd, a groundbreaking water management company from Australia. Marc shares his journey from a frustrated programmer to leading the development of Flowd, an app that’s transforming how businesses detect and manage water leaks …
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Check our Best Books for Retirement ________________________ Have you considered phased retirement? Most working people dream about that day when they’ll ride off into the sunset and into retirement. But a full stop retirement isn’t for everyone. It can make the transition to retirement quite challenging. Many people are choosing insread to glide i…
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The early registration discount for Design Your Life in Retirement ends on August 15th. Register here ______________________ If you’re pondering early retirement, have you considered another option? For some people a sabbatical offers an an opportunity to recharge, reflect and to experience a new adventure. Steve Hoffman’s book A Season for That de…
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Do you have your affairs in order? There’s a lot to consider with something that is often put off: End-of-Life Planning. Attorney Adam Zuckerman, founder of Buried in Work, a website with resources to simplify estate planning and end-of life planning tasks. Adam joins us to discuss the steps you should take, the differences between wills and trusts…
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Don’t put it off: Design Your New Life in Retirement Group Program Register here ______________________ Last week before heading off on a family vacation in Colorado, I was reminded of the power of a deadline. Getting things done before vacation is one thing, but are there things you really want to do but are putting them off? Jodi Wellman, author …
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How will you make a difference? Registration for the next Designing Your New Life Group is now open. Learn more here. ________________________ When it comes time for your next chapter, do you want to make a difference? One avenue to do so is through mentoring. In director Jay Silverman’s new heartwarming film “Camera” Beau Bridges plays Eric, an ag…
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Start finding your new tribe. Registration for the next Designing Your New Life Group is now open. Learn more here. _______________________ Get smarter about social connections. Science journalist David Robson rejoins us to discuss his new book The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network. David Robson joins us…
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You may not know yet when you’ll retire, but there will be a broader context for your retirement. And while no one knows exactly what the future will bring, it’s wise to consider emerging trends that may impact your next act. Futurist Robert B. Tucker joins us to discuss some of those trends – and why you need to “futurize” your next act in your th…
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Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the September Design Your New Life in Retirement Program – Learn More ________________________ Who do you want be when you grow up? It’s a question we were all asked in our youth – and it may be a fruitful question to consider now as you consider your next phase of life. It was a catalyst for our guest today …
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Time to Reinvent? Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the September Design Your New Life in Retirement Program – Learn More ________________________ Let’s face it. Retirement isn’t for everyone – especially a “traditional retirement.” An increasing number of people are choosing to work longer or to reinvent themselves and create their own new p…
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Aging may be on your mind this week. And it’s an often overlooked aspect of planning for retirement. Coleen T. Murphy, a leading scholar of aging, and the author of How We Age: The Science of Longevity, details how recent research on model systems, combined with breakthroughs in genomic methods, have allowed scientists to probe the molecular mechan…
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What challenges could derail men’s retirements? Journalist and associate professor Dawn Fallik joins us to discuss what she learned in the research for her article in Kiplinger Why So Many Men are Bad at Retirement. And we explore what men can learn from women that may save men’s retirements. Dawn Fallik joins us from Philadelphia. ________________…
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Don’t underestimate the transition to retirement. How do you build a bridge from your full-time working life to your new life of freedom in retirement? It starts with doing your homework and managing your expectations for the transition period. Many people expect it to be like that last day of school before summer – running off to full-time fun, on…
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It’s easy to fall into a rut. What could taking up a new pursuit or a new challenge do for you? Today’s guest, Joe Simonetta is living a diverse, interesting and fulfilling life. Last year he decided to take on a new challenge at 80. He decided to compete in a triathlon. Not only was it his first triathlon, it was his first race – of any kind. And …
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Retirement offers the opportunity to pursue new interests, hobbies and pursuits. But getting retirement right takes practice. How do you start? Mary Jo Hoffman shares her story of how a daily photography practice on her daily walks with her dog evolved, culminating in her new book STILL:The Art of Noticing. Mary Jo Hoffman joins us from Minnesota. …
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Is it possible to get healthier as you get older? Dr. Michael Greger knows how and why that’s possible. He visits with us to discuss his new book How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older. Dr. Greger joins us from Maryland. _________________________ Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, New York Times best-s…
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You’re wise to be planning for your retirement. But the best-laid plans can be turned upside down in an instant. Sarah Cart joins us to share her experience and her new book On My Way Back to You: One Couple’s Journey through Catastrophic Illness to Healing and Hope. Sarah Cart joins us from Massachusetts. _________________________ Bio Sarah Cart w…
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There are a lot of variables to consider in planning for retirement. A big one is longevity. We don’t know how long we’ll live, but we should plan for a long life. But there’s more to consider than just our lifespan. Rejoining us is Maddy Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave, to discuss her new book Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healths…
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It’s time to step back and look at the best of our podcast conversations earlier this year with some brief clips to help you retire smarter. Links to the full conversations are below: The Balancing Act in Retirement – Stew Friedman The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace Rightsize Your Life for a Brighter Future – Marni Jameson From Cravings to Cont…
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Join us on this intriguing journey where host Madhukar Kumar uncovers the story of FlowiseAI, an AI-powered chatbot tool that soared to fame in the open-source community. Henry Heng, the Founder of FlowiseAI, shares the inception of FlowiseAI was out of the need to streamline repetitive onboarding queries. Listen in as Henry shares the unexpected e…
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Our memory seems like a mystery. Why can I rattle off the stating lineup of the 1967 Red Sox but can’t remember what had for lunch yesterday? Charan Ranganath can explain. He joins us to discuss his new book Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Mattersand what we can do to strengthen our cognitive fitness. Charan Ranganath j…
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There’s a lot we can learn – and relearn – from the younger people in our midst. They do many things in a way that’s highly beneficial for older adults. Dr. Hasan Merali is the author of the new book, Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas, which shows us how toddlers bring out the best in humanity and how we can, too. It’s a whole new way of look…
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We’re surrounded by uncertainty and we don’t like the feeling of not knowing. But there’s often hidden strength in some things that make us uncomfortable. Maggie Jackson’s new book explores the research that shows that uncertainty is not a weakness, but instead can be a powerful tool for navigating complexity with creativity and adaptability. Maggi…
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Are you ready for the second half of life? Allen Hunt believes we should be more precise and instead concentrate on preparing for the fourth quarter of our lives once we hit our sixties. It helps us focus with a heightened sense of urgency and it can inspire us to be more intentional about the things that matter most. Allen Hunt joins us from Atlan…
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On this episode of How We Made That App, join host Madukar Kumar as he delves into the groundbreaking realm of AI in education with Dev Aditya, CEO and Co-Founder of the Otermans Institute. Discover the evolution from traditional teaching methods to the emergence of AI avatar educators, ushering in a new era of learning. Dev explores how pandemic-i…
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A lot of our day-to-day behavior comes from habits. They create useful short cuts. But while they’re efficient, many lack something important – meaning. That’s where rituals come in. From the civic and religious rituals that commemorate key milestones and special events to our morning routines, they add a valuable emotional dimension to our lives. …
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Doesn’t everyone deserve a dignified retirement? Rather than fixing our retirement system, working longer is often seen as the solution to finance retirement. But for people with physically demanding jobs or people grappling with health issues or disabilities, working longer is not an option. Teresa Ghilarducci joins us to discuss her new book Work…
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In this episode of How We Made That App, host Madhukar welcomes Jack Ellis, CTO and co-founder of Fathom Analytics, who shares the inside scoop on how their platform is revolutionizing the world of web analytics by putting user privacy at the forefront. With a privacy-first ethos that discards personal data like IP addresses post-processing, Fathom…
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Are you ready to make giving back your second act? That’s the question posed by AmeriCorps Seniors. While volunteering can make a huge difference in the lives of others, it offers many benefits for you too. Atalaya Sergi joins us to discuss how AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are making a difference by redeploying their skills and experience, includi…
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What will you be retiring to? Don’t just wing it. Design it. Join our next Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program starting on April 26th. There’s one spot left… _________________________ What lessons learned can you glean from a top financial advisor who’s helped many people successfully retire? Scott Hanson, of Allworth Financial, …
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What are you retiring to? Don’t drift into it. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26th. __________________________ I’ve just completed my second year as a grandfather. Like anyone finishing their sophomore year, I know twice as much as I did a year ago, but still have a lot to learn. In my…
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On this episode of How We Made That App, host Madhukar Kumar welcomes Co-Founder and CEO of LlamaIndex, Jerry Liu! Jerry takes us from the humble beginnings of GPT Index to the impactful rise of Lamaindex, a game-changer in the data frameworks landscape. Prepare to be enthralled by how Lama Index is spearheading retrieval augmented generation (RAG)…
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Today’s Building Block: Wellness What will your life in retirement really be like? Will you flourish or languish? Our guest today is Corey Keyes, a renowned expert and author of the groundbreaking book Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down. Corey explains what languishing is and the five essential “vitamins” for flouris…
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Don’t drift into your retirement. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. _____________________ Who knows more about whether or not you’re ready to retire? Your financial advisor – or you? While you’re diligently planning for your retirement and dreaming to retire happy, the retirement land…
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Looking for an active retirement? Design it with others. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. Today’s Building Blocks: Fun and Wellness Spring is right around the corner and it’s a great time to explore new outdoor activities and re-energize your routines by trying something new. Caroline Paul’s ne…
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_________________________ Today’s Building Block: Personal Growth If you’re planning for retirement, you’re well-versed in figuring out how to balance work and life. You may be tempted to think you won’t need to worry about that once you retire. But not so fast. If you’re planning an active retirement, you’ll need to be thoughtful in balancing the …
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Let’s delve into one of your most important and longest running relationships – your relationship with food. Like all relationships, it’s emotional. Dr. Jud Brewer joins us to discuss his new book The Hunger Habit:Why We Eat When We’re Not Hungry and How to Stop. He shares how to practice mindfulness, replace judgment with curiosity, change your ha…
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You’ll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open. Starts on April 26th. Join us _________________________ Today Building Blocks: Wellness and Work Is there something you love to do that could help others? Harry King, 81, found a way to re…
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In this engaging episode, host Madhukar Kumar dives deep into the world of data architecture, deployment processes, machine learning, and AI with special guest Premal Shah, the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at 6sense. Join them as Premal traces the technological evolution of Sixth Sense, from the early use of FTP to the current focus on stream…
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You’ll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open. Starts on April 26th. Join us ______________________ Who can benefit from your life story? What do you want your children and grandchildren to remember about you? The concept of legacy is …
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