The Listening Bea

The Truth About Money, Power, and Freedom (They Never Teach This)

Most people feel something is off with the economy, but they can’t explain why. In this episode of The Listening Bea, I sit down with Dean Zarras [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanzarras/] - a Wall Street veteran, software builder, and founder of ClearFactr [https://www.clearfactr.com/about-us], a company later acquired by Goldman Sachs - to talk about what’s actually happening beneath the surface. We don’t argue politics. We break down incentives, power, property, money, and freedom — in plain language. Dean explains: * Why printing money feels like a fix — but isn’t * The real problem with redistribution (and why the math doesn’t work) * Why “fairness” often backfires at scale * How AI changes economics — and where it becomes dangerous * Why hallucinations make most AI unusable in serious finance * What deterministic AI actually means (and why it matters) * Why property rights are about human dignity, not greed * The difference between growing the pie vs. fighting over slices * Why failure is essential — and why protecting people from it causes harm * How young people can think clearly in a noisy, polarized world This episode isn’t about telling you what to think. It’s about giving you the tools to think for yourself. If you’ve ever wondered: * “Why does nothing seem to add up anymore?” * “Why do good intentions keep producing bad outcomes?” * “Why does the economy feel rigged, confusing, or fragile?” This conversation will change how you see the world. 🎙 Guest: Dean Zarras Founder & CEO of ClearFactr | Wall Street veteran | Software builder 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

She Came to America With $90 - Here’s What Freedom Really Costs

She arrived in America with $90, two suitcases, and no guarantee of survival. No language. No safety net. No certainty she’d ever see her family again. What followed was a 23-year career at Goldman Sachs — but that’s not the real story. In this episode, Tanya Tylevich shares what it actually means to live without freedom… and why she’s more afraid of silence than criticism. We talk about: * Growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union * Living under a system where your future was decided for you * Losing everything — home, identity, even your diploma * Starting over in America with broken English and no money * Why education is really about learning how to adapt * Courage vs. passion (and why you need both) * The danger of perfectionism * Why freedom isn’t just given — it’s practiced * Speaking up when it’s uncomfortable (especially now) * How real innovation comes from connecting people, ideas, and cultures * What legacy actually means This is not a “hustle” story. It’s a truth story. If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak your mind… If you’ve ever taken freedom for granted… If you’re trying to build something meaningful in a chaotic world… This conversation will stay with you. 🎙 Guest: Tanya Tylevich Immigrant • Goldman Sachs (23 years) • Leadership & Ecosystem Builder 📌 Listen to The Listening Bea: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs perspective.

Self-Discipline Isn’t What You Think (You’ve Been Lied To)

Have you ever asked yourself: “Why can’t I stay consistent?” “Why do I self-sabotage when I actually WANT to change?” “Why does discipline always feel like punishment?” Today’s episode flips everything you’ve been taught upside down. TEDx speaker + life coach Elizabeth Judith reveals why most discipline advice fails — and why real change only begins when you stop forcing yourself and start learning yourself. This conversation goes DEEP: ✨ Why old-school discipline destroys inner safety ✨ The real root of “self-sabotage” (it’s not laziness) ✨ What your childhood has to do with your habits ✨ How to build self-trust after years of being hard on yourself ✨ Why perfectionism is a cage — and how to break out ✨ What happens when you stop resisting your “bad parts” ✨ How to access your higher self (yes, really) ✨ The shift from the Age of Information → the Age of Truth ✨ How to re-parent yourself into someone calm, confident, and consistent ✨ The ONLY way to create sustainable change that lasts your whole life This episode is a full nervous-system reset, identity shift, and masterclass in becoming the version of you that follows through — without force, shame, or punishment. If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent, this conversation will feel like a homecoming. 👇 Connect with Elizabeth Judith: YouTube: ⁠@ElizabethJudithCoaching⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnQT4Xo0Ic9VO6CDfFti6w] Website: ⁠ElizabethJudith.com⁠ [ElizabethJudith.com] The Art of Becoming You (2026 Program): Join the waitlist on her site 🎙️ Listen to The Listening Bea: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts @TheListeningBea #SelfDiscipline #HealingJourney #InnerChild #HigherSelf #GrowthMindset #Consistency #SelfTrust #EmotionalHealing #Podcast #BeatrizKamps #ElizabethJudith #LovingDiscipline #MindsetShift

Touch Grass: Your Nervous System Is Begging You

Why are we more anxious, disconnected, and overstimulated than any generation before us?According to medical doctor + certified hypnotherapist Dr. Qathrul Mubarak, the answer is simple:We stopped living the way the human body was designed to live.In this episode, we break down the science of grounding, natural rhythm, overstimulation, stress, dopamine, sleep, and how modern life is rewiring our subconscious mind against our biology.🌱 Inside This Episode:• Why your brain treats notifications like wild animal threats• The “Tree Model” of disease (you’ve never heard health explained this clearly)• How grounding actually reduces inflammation (the real science)• Why sleep is the #1 productivity tool you’re ignoring• Nature vs. technology: how to reconnect without becoming anti-tech• The real reason doom scrolling destroys motivation• How to reset your parasympathetic system in under 60 seconds• What happens to your identity when AI replaces real human connection• The simple daily practices that literally rewire your brainThis episode is grounding, calming, and a complete nervous-system reset.If you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, or exhausted — this one will hit home.👇 Connect with Dr. Arul:LinkedIn: Qathrul MubarakFacebook: Qathrul Mubarak🎙️ Listen to The Listening Bea:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube#TouchGrass #NervousSystem #HolisticHealth #Grounding #NatureHeals #MentalHealthTools #SelfRegulation #WellnessPodcast #TheListeningBea #BeatrizKamps #Overstimulation #CalmMind #Hypnotherapy #CircadianRhythm #DoomScrolling

You Were Never Taught How to Communicate — That’s Why You’re Struggling

You were never taught how to express what you actually feel — and it’s costing you peace, relationships, and confidence. In this transformative conversation, Sandy Gerber — bestselling author of Emotional Magnetism, award-winning TEDx speaker, and communication expert — joins host Beatriz Kamps (The Listening Bea) to reveal the emotional skills no one taught us but everyone needs. ✨ We uncover: * Why most people are emotionally misunderstood (and how to fix it) * The 7-second EQ Switch that rewires your brain mid-conflict * How to speak your truth without losing connection * The “Honest Sandwich” technique for hard conversations * The 4 Emotional Magnets (Safety, Achievement, Value, Experience) shaping every relationship If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or disconnected — this episode will change how you talk, listen, and love. 👇 Watch now and share this with someone who needs to hear it. 🎧 Listen to The Listening Bea: Spotify | Apple | YouTube 🌐 Guest: SandyGerber.com [SandyGerber.com] 📘 Read her bestselling book: Emotional Magnetism [https://sandygerber.com/book] Magnetic Communication Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7FXZpraMjUgmHRXuMeQr5k?si=4c9e424451fe475c [https://open.spotify.com/show/7FXZpraMjUgmHRXuMeQr5k?si=4c9e424451fe475c⁠]   If you want to build your emotionally intelligent communication muscles even further, Sandy has free tools for you. Download her Instant EQ audio toolkit at sandygerber.com [http://sandygerber.com/] You’ll get five short audio tools (under five minutes each) that help you: * Center yourself * Shift your self-talk * Avoid emotional misfires * Ask more powerful questions * And connect better in every kind of conversation No course. No overwhelm. Just clear tools, in your pocket, anytime you need them. #EmotionalIntelligence #CommunicationSkills #TheListeningBea #Relationships #SelfAwareness #EQSwitch #MindsetShift #EmotionalMagnetism #PersonalGrowth #PsychologyPodcast #BeatrizKamps