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Podcast · By Ronald Gibson · English · Official site

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Sep 13, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 13, 2026

    Should a 6-Year-Old Really Spend All Day in School? (opens the original)

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    Rethinking Early Education: The Case for Delayed School EntryEvery parent is racing to get their kid into school as early as possible these days. However, research suggests that this may be the wrong approach. Ronnie Gibson and Randy delve into compelling studies indicating that starting school later can actually lead to better long-term outcomes for children.

  2. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Fix your gut with these two things (opens the original)

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    A Reese’s from the pantry. A Mountain Dew from the fridge. McDonald’s for dinner. Ice cream before bed.For Ronnie and me, some version of that was childhood.Years later, Ronnie was dealing with acne, rosacea, stress, and gut problems that took more than five years to work through. Doctors, stool tests, functional medicine, diet changes. A lot of trial and error.If 25% of adults have a diagnosed gut disease, then what is the best evidence for helping repair a damaged gut?We went through the resea

  3. Episode · Aug 17, 2026

    You’ve Been Thinking About Water All Wrong (opens the original)

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    Imagine it’s 1812. Your family is out of water, and your next drink comes from a river, creek or shallow well. You have no idea what happened upstream.Modern water treatment helped end that reality and drove a historic decline in infectious disease. Today, the question is: What remains in the water we drink every day?We examine microplastics, PFAS, lead pipes, nitrates, chlorination byproducts, pesticides, private wells and the association researchers found between golf-course proximity and Park

  4. Episode · Jul 31, 2026

    We are 40, but Our Biological Age Is 31. Here’s What We Do Differently (opens the original)

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    I pictured myself at 65, standing beside a basketball court while my grandson waited for me to play.Then I pictured telling him my back hurt too much.That future hasn’t happened. It’s the future I’m trying to prevent.Health is easy to postpone when you’re young and your body keeps forgiving you. Over the past decade, COVID, bloodwork, stress, injuries, better food, and consistent exercise changed how we approach it.Now, as we approach 40, our biological-age testing places us around 30. We have p

  5. Episode · Jul 9, 2026

    The Autobiography That Changed How I Think About Slavery (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Randy and Ronnie explore Booker T. Washington's autobiography, revealing insights into the history of slavery, the growth mindset, and the importance of practical skills and character development. They discuss how Washington's life story offers timeless lessons on resilience, education, and leadership.

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