Finding Genius Podcast

Meet George Rivera, an author, speaker, and entrepreneur best known for developing the Buy Back Time Formula. With more than three decades of entrepreneurial experience across multiple industries, George has created a practical framework that helps high-growth founders and "founder dads" reclaim 10–20 hours each week, improve profitability, and build companies that can operate successfully without constant owner involvement. 
George is also the creator of the Father-First Owner OS™️ and author of Buy Back Time Formula. Through his work, he teaches entrepreneurs how to create scalable businesses through stronger systems, empowered teams, intentional leadership, and the strategic use of AI and automation. 
This conversation explores:
How watching his father miss important family moments shaped George's philosophy on business and life.

Why auditing your time is one of the most important exercises a founder can do.

How delegation and systems can help business owners escape constant operational overwhelm.

How founders can become more present with their families without sacrificing growth.

Want to learn more about how George helps entrepreneurs create businesses that support both success and the moments that matter most? Tune in now.
Connect with George:
LinkedIn
Buy Back Time Website
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
Keep up with George Rivera socials here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgerivera1977/ 
X: https://x.com/GeorgeR76991 
🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire – A practical guide for entrepreneurs and professionals on optimizing time, delegating effectively, and creating more freedom in work and life. 👉 Get it here
📘 The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It – A classic guide that explains why many small businesses fail and how to build scalable systems for long-term success. 👉 Check it out
📙 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – A transformative approach to focus on what truly matters, eliminate non-essential tasks, and achieve higher impact with less stress. 👉 Explore it here
📕 Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork – A strategy for leveraging collaboration and focusing on the right people to achieve bigger goals faster and more efficiently. 👉 Discover it here
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!

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Aaron Hartman, a triple board-certified physician specializing in complex, multi-system illness and advanced care for patients often left without answers in conventional medicine. He is also the author of UnCURABLE: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds and the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, where he has spent over two decades practicing family, integrative, and functional medicine.
Dr. Hartman's clinical focus includes chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, environmental exposures, dysautonomia, chronic fatigue, and other complex conditions that often fall outside standard diagnostic frameworks. In UnCURABLE, he shares the personal journey that reshaped his approach to medicine, along with the clinical framework he now uses to help patients recover after years of unresolved illness. 
Join this podcast to discover:
What inspired Dr. Hartman's professional path.

Why people often chase solutions that don't work in the realm of conventional medicine.

The importance of recognizing each individual patient's needs before beginning intrusive procedures.

Dr. Hartman's mission is to bridge the gap between conventional and integrative care — continuing the investigation where standard medicine stops and identifying the barriers that prevent the body from healing. Click play now to see how he is bringing this vision to life!
Connect with Dr. Hartman:
Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine
Personal Website
Buy UnCURABLE
LinkedIn
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 
Keep up with Dr. Aaron Hartman socials here:
X: https://x.com/aaronhartmanMD 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hypermobilityanswers/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD 
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-2" data-turn-id-container= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-18" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds – An inspiring story of resilience and hope, showing how one can challenge medical expectations and achieve remarkable health outcomes. 👉 Get it here
📘 The Autoimmune Fix: How to Stop the Hidden Autoimmune Damage That Keeps You Sick, Fat, and Tired Before It Turns Into Disease – A practical guide to identifying and addressing autoimmune triggers to regain energy, health, and vitality. 👉 Check it out
📙 The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity – A transformative guide exploring how childhood trauma affects long-term health and strategies for healing and resilience. 👉 Explore it here
📕 Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life – An evidence-based look at how gut health influences brain function, mental health, and lifelong cognitive resilience. 👉 Discover it here









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!

Can Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis be improved using holistic therapies? How can chronic conditions like these be approached without immediately turning to surgery or medication? In this episode, Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of CrohnsColitisLifestyle, joins us to share his approach to addressing inflammatory bowel disease…
This conversation covers:
What life-threatening cases of IBD can look like

The primary causes and contributing factors behind these conditions.

How disruptions in the microbiome can affect overall health.

Environmental influences that may play a role in gut health.

After experiencing a near-death battle with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at age 27, Dane went on to found CrohnsColitisLifestyle, an organization focused on helping people with inflammatory bowel disease explore natural, holistic approaches. Since then, he has dedicated his work to helping others find relief and improve their quality of life through structured lifestyle strategies.
Are you struggling with digestive health? Learn more and book a free discovery session to explore a holistic path toward managing IBD symptoms.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
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 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danejohnson1/ 
🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 The Autoimmune Solution: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing and Reversing Inflammatory Diseases Through Functional Medicine – A detailed guide to understanding autoimmune conditions and using functional medicine strategies to prevent and reverse chronic inflammation. 👉 Get it here
📘 The Microbiome Connection: Your Guide to IBS, SIBO, and Low-Fermentation Eating – An essential resource for understanding gut health, managing digestive issues, and optimizing diet for a balanced microbiome. 👉 Check it out
📙 The Gut Health Protocol: A Nutritional Approach To Healing SIBO, Intestinal Candida, GERD, Gastritis, and other Gut Health Issues – A comprehensive approach to restoring digestive health with nutrition-based strategies for common gut disorders. 👉 Explore it here
📕 Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome – A practical guide to improving gut health through a fiber-rich, plant-based diet that supports weight loss and overall wellness. 👉 Discover it here
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!

Join us in this episode as Tyler Korman, the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of eXoZymes, explains how their approach to AI-enhanced, cell-free enzyme technology is changing the way chemicals are produced…
Hit play to discover:
How enzymes are produced in large quantities.

The ways that enzymes are used in everyday life. 

The role that the microbiome plays in enzyme balance. 

How sequencing data contributes to the creation of new compounds. 

Tyler co-founded eXoZymes with Paul Opgenorth, building on research from the Jim Bowie Lab at UCLA. His expertise includes cell-free biomanufacturing, enzyme engineering, and AI-driven design. His work focuses on creating more efficient and sustainable methods for producing complex compounds by operating enzymes outside of living cells.
To learn more about Tyler and his work, connect with him on LinkedIn!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C  
🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 Enzymes: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Clinical Chemistry – A comprehensive guide to enzyme science, covering their biological functions, clinical applications, and importance in biotechnology and medicine. 👉 Get it here
📘 Advances in Enzyme Biotechnology – An in-depth look at the latest developments in enzyme research and how biotechnology is transforming industries from healthcare to manufacturing. 👉 Check it out
📙 Enzyme Biotechnology – A practical and scientific exploration of enzyme production, applications, and their growing role in modern biotechnology. 👉 Explore it here
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!

In this episode, Dr. Amie Hornaman, a.k.a. "The Thyroid Fixer," sits down to explain her mission to tackle the widespread and often overlooked issue of thyroid dysfunction. She shares how combining functional medicine with patient self-advocacy can uncover root causes that traditional approaches frequently miss, empowering people to finally take control of their health.
Dr. Hornaman also introduces her upcoming book, "The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge", set for release on May 12, 2026. In it, she challenges the common narrative around stubborn weight gain, brain fog, and chronic fatigue — arguing that the thyroid is often at the center of it all… 
Click play to explore:
How to recognize the real symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

The benefits of taking a functional medicine approach to hormone optimization.

How to restore energy, improve metabolism, and take control of thyroid health.

What happens when healthcare providers misdiagnose and mistreat patients.

Dr. Hornaman holds a doctorate in clinical nutrition and functional medicine and is the founder and CEO of The Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute. With more than 25 years in private practice, she also runs a nationwide telehealth clinic and developed The FIX Method program to help patients optimize their hormones and overall health.
To learn more about Dr. Hornaman and her work here!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 
Keep up with Dr. Amie Hornaman socials here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/dramiehornaman 
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dramiehornaman 
*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge – A practical guide to understanding thyroid health and addressing common symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain. 👉 Get it here
📘 Stop the Thyroid Madness: A Patient Revolution Against Decades of Inferior Treatment – A patient-centered look at thyroid treatment challenges, sharing insights and alternative perspectives on managing thyroid disorders. 👉 Check it out
📙 Hashimoto's Protocol – A comprehensive approach to managing Hashimoto's disease through nutrition, lifestyle changes, detox strategies, and personalized wellness practices. 👉 Explore it here
📕 Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism – A balanced exploration of traditional and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism, focused on improving long-term wellness and quality of life. 👉 Discover it here






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!