đ§ Real stories. Real people. Real insights.
On Whoâs On My Mind, I dive deep into the lives of people who intrigue meâno script, no agenda, just meaningful conversations about their journeys, ideas, and experiences.
Who's On My Mind
Claim This Podcastby Serafin Farias
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đ§ Real stories. Real people. Real insights. On Whoâs On My Mind, I dive deep into the lives of people who intrigue meâno script, no agenda, just meaningful conversations about their journeys, ideas, and experiences.
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Recent Episodes
July 3, 2026
56 Years at Sea: The Hidden World Most People Never Get to See | Vernon Adkison
<p>âď¸ đ What's it like to spend most of your life at seaâfar from land, cities, and normal lifeâfor decades at a time?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, veteran mariner Vernon Adkison takes us inside a world most people never experience: the merchant marine. Over a 56-year career, he worked aboard cargo ships crossing global shipping routes, endured violent storms, lived through long stretches of isolation, and learned how massive ships are actually operated day-to-day.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the hidden structure of ship lifeâhow crews function, how watchkeeping really works, and what it takes to survive and operate in extreme ocean conditions. Vernon also shares stories from Vietnam-era voyages, strange and unforgettable moments at sea, encounters with wildlife, and the transition from deep-sea shipping to becoming a marine pilot in Alaska and eventually working gold dredges in Nome.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a look into a life shaped entirely by the oceanâits danger, beauty, and mystery.</p><p><br></p><p>đ§ Key Topics Covered</p><p>What life at sea is actually like over decades</p><p>Military background and transition into the merchant marine</p><p>Structure of cargo ships and crew responsibilities</p><p>Watchkeeping, navigation, and ship operations</p><p>First voyages and Vietnam-era maritime routes</p><p>Extreme storms and near-disaster experiences</p><p>Culture, routines, and superstitions of sailors</p><p>Isolation and psychological reality of long voyages</p><p>Encounters at sea: wildlife, strange moments, and stories</p><p>Becoming a marine pilot in Alaska </p><p>Gold dredging in Nome and life after shipping</p><p><br></p><p>đ§ Powerful Moments from the Episode</p><p>âWe had a lot of fun on those old rust bucket freighters.â</p><p>âYou don't whistle on a ship because itâs bad luck.â</p><p>âThe ocean was teeming with dolphinsâit was incredible.â</p><p><br></p><p>âąď¸ Chapters</p><p>What Life at Sea Is Really Like</p><p>First Voyage: Vietnam Waters</p><p>Understanding the Merchant Marine</p><p>Ship Departments & Crew Roles</p><p>Watchkeeping on the Open Ocean</p><p>Daily Life on Cargo Ships</p><p>Storms & Extreme Weather</p><p>Global Sea Routes</p><p>Pirates & Stowaways</p><p>Strange & Beautiful Ocean Moments</p><p>Becoming a Pilot in Alaska</p><p>Massive Vessel Operations</p><p>Gold Dredging in Nome</p><p>Life After the Ocean</p><p><br></p><p>đ Guest Links</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernon.adkison/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vernonadkison/</p><p><br></p><p>đ§ Listen to the Podcast</p><p>Website: www.WhosOnMyMind.com</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tixBVnGPx8h72oOyjQNqC</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1783427441?mt=2&ls=1</p><p><br></p><p>#MerchantMarine #LifeAtSea #MaritimeStories #OceanAdventure #Seafaring #GoldDredging</p>
June 23, 2026
The Only Way to Reach Mars May Be Human Hibernation | Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina
<p>đ đŞ Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina joins me for a fascinating conversation on one of the most ambitious frontiers in science: human hibernation.</p><p><br></p><p>Could humans one day enter suspended animation to survive long-duration space travel? Could hibernation help us reach Mars? And could the same science transform trauma care, organ preservation, and emergency medicine here on Earth?</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the biology of torpor, hypometabolism, cryogenics, vitrification, adenosine, metabolism regulation, and space medicine, and why scientistsâincluding researchers connected to NASAâare actively studying how to slow the human body down without causing harm.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Kostioukhina explains how animals survive extreme metabolic shutdown, how medications like dexmedetomidine are being studied, and what human hibernation could mean for the future of medicine, space travel, and survival itself.</p><p><br></p><p>If youâve ever wondered whether suspended animation is science fictionâor science factâthis episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>⸝</p><p><br></p><p>đ Listen on all platforms:</p><p>đ Website: WhosOnMyMind.comâ¨</p><p>đ§ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whos-on-my-mind-podcast/id1783427441â¨</p><p>đ§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tixBVnGPx8h72oOyjQNqC</p><p>đ§Â YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhosOnMyMindPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>⸝</p><p><br></p><p>đ Guest Links â Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina</p><p>đ Website: https://www.drkostioukhina.com/hiberiaâ¨</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekaterina_kostioukhina_mdâ¨</p><p>YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drkostioukhinatv?si=f97UgcneHvDp4HDZâ¨</p><p>Linkedin: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/dr-kostioukhinaâ¨</p><p>X: https://x.com/Kostioukhina_MD</p><p><br></p><p>⸝</p><p><br></p><p>âą Chapters:</p><p>00:00 The History of Human Hibernationâ¨</p><p>02:57 Could Humans Hibernate to Reach Mars?â¨</p><p>05:57 The Psychological Cost of Deep Space Travelâ¨</p><p>09:00 What Animals Teach Us About Hibernationâ¨</p><p>11:51 Current Human Hibernation Researchâ¨</p><p>21:26 Cryogenics, Vitrification & Organ Preservationâ¨</p><p>27:30 Can Human Torpor Actually Work?â¨</p><p>30:56 Why Caffeine Works Against Hibernationâ¨</p><p>33:00 How Space Travel Changes the Human Bodyâ¨</p><p>37:13 Hibernation Lessons for Medicineâ¨</p><p>43:11 Metabolism, Temperature & Survivalâ¨</p><p>50:39 The Future of Human Hypometabolismâ¨</p><p>56:53 Human Resilience in Extreme Conditionsâ¨</p><p>01:04:42 Advances in Cryogenicsâ¨</p><p>01:07:12 Natureâs Solutions to Metabolic Shutdownâ¨</p><p>01:11:22 Sleep vs Hibernation Explainedâ¨</p><p>01:19:04 How Dr. Ekaterina Entered This Fieldâ¨</p><p>01:26:24 Space Rescue Protocolsâ¨</p><p>01:30:14 Breath Control and Lowering Metabolismâ¨</p><p>01:39:10 How Hibernation Could Save Lives on Earthâ¨</p><p>01:42:29 The Future of Human Hibernation</p><p><br></p><p>⸝</p><p><br></p><p>Topics:</p><p>Human hibernation, torpor, suspended animation, Mars travel, NASA hypometabolism research, cryogenics, metabolism, adenosine, dexmedetomidine, trauma medicine, organ preservation, emergency medicine, sleep science, space medicine, hypothermia research</p><p><br></p><p>#HumanHibernation #SpaceMedicine #MarsMission #SuspendedAnimation #Cryogenics #Podcast</p><p><br></p>
June 9, 2026
What Dying Children Teach Us About Life, Death & Parenting | Dr. Jared Rubenstein, Palliative Care
<p>What can dying children teach us about life, death, parenting, and human connection?</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Jared Rubenstein is a pediatric palliative care physician, educator, and medical leader who has spent his career helping children and families navigate serious illness, grief, and end-of-life care with compassion and honesty.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, we explore what pediatric palliative care really is, the biggest misconceptions surrounding hospice and palliative medicine, how children think about death, and what families can learn from some of life's most difficult moments. Dr. Rubenstein shares powerful insights from years spent caring for seriously ill children and supporting parents through unimaginable challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss communication, grief, hope, resilience, parenting, medical decision-making, and what dying children can teach all of us about life.</p><p><br></p><p>Note: This episode includes discussion of childhood illness, death, grief, and hospice care.</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW DR. JARED RUBENSTEIN:</p><p>Website: https://JaredRubensteinMD.com</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJRubenstein</p><p>Canuck Place Children's Hospice: https://www.canuckplace.org</p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT DR. JARED RUBENSTEIN:</p><p>Dr. Jared Rubenstein is the Head and Medical Director of the Division of Palliative Medicine at BC Children's Hospital and Medical Director of Canuck Place Children's Hospice in Vancouver, Canada. Previously, he served as Program Director of Baylor College of Medicine's Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital.</p><p><br></p><p>He is widely recognized for his educational work, speaking engagements, and short animated videos that help healthcare professionals and the public better understand palliative care, communication, grief, and serious illness.</p><p><br></p><p>BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:</p><p>The Private Worlds of Dying Children by Myra Bluebond-Langner</p><p><br></p><p>PODCAST LINKS:</p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.WhosOnMyMind.com</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1783427441?mt=2&ls=1</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tixBVnGPx8h72oOyjQNqC</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>02:38 Why Choose Pediatric Palliative Care?</p><p>09:15 The YouTube Channel That Started by Accident</p><p>11:00 What Pediatric Palliative Care Actually Does</p><p>13:01 Which Children Receive Palliative Care?</p><p>17:01 Hospice vs. Palliative Care</p><p>18:38 Pediatric vs. Adult Palliative Care</p><p>20:25 Lessons from Hospice Volunteers</p><p>25:06 How Modern Medicine Changed Death</p><p>27:49 Misconceptions About Palliative Care</p><p>32:24 Why Families Fear the Conversation</p><p>34:47 What Dying Children Teach Us</p><p>41:42 What Parents Underestimate About Their Kids</p><p>44:46 The Questions Children Ask About Death</p><p>51:10 Meeting Families for the First Time</p><p>55:01 The "Elephant in the Room" Conversations</p><p>57:41 What Parents of Seriously Ill Children Teach Us</p><p>01:03:18 What Dying Children Taught Dr. Rubenstein About Life</p><p>01:12:10 Advice for Parents Facing Serious Illness</p><p>01:13:30 Managing Grief as a Physician</p><p>01:18:41 Where to Learn More About Dr. Rubenstein</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from it.</p><p><br></p><p>#palliativecare #HospiceCare #Parenting #Grief #Healthcare #PediatricPalliativeCare</p>
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