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Dr. Michael Kosoy on The Ten Dimensions of Kabbalistic Biology, CDC & More

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with retired CDC research biologist, scientist, and author Dr. Michael Kosoy. For more than 25 years, Dr. Kosoy worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studying infectious diseases that emerge in nature and affect human populations. His research took him to more than 30 countries and spanned disciplines ranging from molecular genetics and microbiology to ecology and large-scale ecosystem analysis. Throughout his distinguished scientific career, he authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications that continue to influence research worldwide. In this conversation, we explore his thought-provoking 2026 book, The Ten Dimensions of Kabbalistic Biology: A Scientist's Guide to Entering the Invisible World of Life. Drawing on decades of scientific investigation, Dr. Kosoy proposes that biology cannot be fully understood through observable data alone. He argues that unseen dimensions of life may play an important role in shaping health, disease, evolution, and ecosystems. We discuss the intersections of science and philosophy, the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the limitations of conventional biological models, and the possibilities that emerge when scientific inquiry is combined with broader perspectives on life and nature. From his base in Colorado, Dr. Kosoy shares a fascinating journey that bridges rigorous scientific research with profound questions about the invisible forces shaping our world. Enjoy this compelling conversation. Learn more: https://www.kabbalahbiology.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5063936239445789968#] For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5063936239445789968#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5063936239445789968#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5063936239445789968#] The Home of Famous Interviews:  http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5063936239445789968#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5063936239445789968#] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black, Gay, Christian & Done Hiding with Shermain Melton | Success, Faith and Finding Your Voice

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, entrepreneur, speaker, and truth-teller Shermain Melton. Shermain's story is one of resilience, faith, courage, and authenticity. Growing up surrounded by poverty, gun violence, and drug activity, he overcame extraordinary circumstances to become a self-made, debt-free millionaire. Along the way, he faced another profound challenge: reconciling his Christian faith with the reality of being a gay man in communities that often rejected him for living his truth. For years, Shermain struggled with the feeling that he was being asked to choose between faith and authenticity. The journey cost him friendships, business opportunities, and acceptance in certain circles, but it ultimately led him to a deeper understanding of purpose, self-worth, and freedom. As the author of The Loneliness of the Accomplished Black Man, Shermain explores success, identity, survivor's guilt, and the hidden struggles that often accompany achievement. Today, he encourages others to stop shrinking themselves to fit into spaces that were never designed for them and instead live boldly and authentically. From his base in Phoenix, Arizona, we discuss faith, entrepreneurship, success, identity, resilience, personal growth, and the power of embracing who you truly are. This is an honest, moving, and inspiring conversation you won't want to miss. More Shermain: https://www.shermainmelton.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2036662162661785293#] For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2036662162661785293#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2036662162661785293#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2036662162661785293#] The Home of Famous Interviews:  http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2036662162661785293#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2036662162661785293#] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Executive Coach Jay Meacham on Helping Builders Create More Freedom in Life

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, executive coach, business strategist, and leadership expert Jay Meacham. Known as the go-to mind coach for builders who want more from life, Jay helps residential home builders, contractors, tradespeople, and construction industry professionals break free from burnout, reclaim their time, strengthen their leadership, and build lives that are as solid as the homes they create. Growing up on an Iowa farm, Jay learned the value of hard work, resilience, and personal responsibility early in life. Those lessons helped carry him through a successful career in Fortune 500 leadership before he dedicated himself to serving the often-overlooked professionals who build and shape communities every day. Today, through coaching, mentoring, and strategic guidance, Jay works with builders and skilled trades professionals to develop stronger businesses, healthier mindsets, greater financial freedom, and more meaningful lives. His approach combines practical business strategies with personal growth principles designed to help clients create success both professionally and personally. From his base in Liberty, Missouri, we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, mindset, business growth, work-life balance, personal development, construction industry challenges, and the importance of creating a purpose-driven life. This is an inspiring conversation for builders, contractors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to build something meaningful. Learn more about Jay: Coach Jay Meacham Official Website [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/6561832841025748341#] For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/6561832841025748341#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/6561832841025748341#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/6561832841025748341#] The Home of Famous Interviews:  http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/6561832841025748341#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/6561832841025748341#] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wear Joy Method Creator Casey Lum on Confidence, Wellness & The Fashion Wellness Revolution

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with keynote speaker, image coach, wellness advocate, and creator of the Wear Joy Method, Casey Lum. Casey is leading what she calls the Fashion Wellness Revolution, helping people rethink the relationship between clothing, confidence, mental well-being, and self-expression. While fashion is often viewed as superficial, Casey believes it can be one of the most powerful wellness tools available when approached with intention and awareness. Through her signature Wear Joy Method, she teaches women how to transform their daily closet experience from a source of stress, overwhelm, and self-criticism into a ritual that fosters confidence, clarity, energy, and focus. Her approach centers on the idea that personal style is not about buying more—it is about understanding yourself more deeply and aligning your outward appearance with your inner values. In this conversation, we discuss fashion psychology, mental health, confidence, self-image, consumer culture, personal transformation, and why something as simple as getting dressed each morning can create a powerful ripple effect throughout an entire day. From her base in Los Angeles, Casey shares insights into her journey, her mission, and the growing movement helping people discover greater joy through intentional style choices. Learn more about Casey and the Wear Joy Project: Wear Joy Project Official Website [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7302439309395820892#] Wear Joy Project Instagram [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7302439309395820892#] For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7302439309395820892#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7302439309395820892#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7302439309395820892#] The Home of Famous Interviews:  http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7302439309395820892#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7302439309395820892#] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author & Executive Coach Adam Tilove on Why Brilliant People Can't Get Started

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, executive coach, educator, and founder of NeuroDiscipline, Adam Tilove. Adam is the author of the book Split Second: Stop Stalling, Start Doing, a groundbreaking exploration of the half-second between deciding and acting—a moment where countless dreams, projects, and ambitions either move forward or quietly disappear. A former Head of School and Certified Executive Coach, Adam works with high-performing professionals who often find themselves trapped by procrastination, perfectionism, and unfinished ideas. His NeuroDiscipline framework helps people understand why even the most talented and intelligent individuals struggle to take action and how they can reclaim momentum. One of the most powerful moments in Adam's story came when he rediscovered a second-grade report card from 1980. His teacher had written: "Brilliant projects falling by the wayside." Forty-six years later, the observation still resonated deeply. That realization helped inspire a lifetime of learning, growth, and ultimately the creation of a system designed to help others overcome the same challenges. Today, Adam is three years sober and dedicates his work to helping professionals stop stalling, build consistency, and finish what matters most. From his base in Overland Park, Kansas, we discuss personal transformation, executive coaching, sobriety, productivity, leadership, psychology, performance, and the practical strategies behind creating meaningful change. More Adam: NeuroDiscipline Official Website [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/3984902710369815406#] For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/3984902710369815406#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/3984902710369815406#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/3984902710369815406#] The Home of Famous Interviews:  http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/3984902710369815406#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/3984902710369815406#] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.