The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience - exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, edu ...
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Welcome to Damian Krauss, where amazing things happen.
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Ralph Krauss is a leader in his field working in technical education.
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Tired of the same old nonsense in the aesthetics industry? Craving unfiltered insights to take your practice to the next level? Look no further than The Scalpel of Truth Podcast, hosted by Leisa Krauss, The Bitch'n Beautician. With three decades of experience, Leisa peels back the surface to reveal the truth behind medical aesthetics. Each episode dives deep into the hottest topics, delivered with precision and punch. From provocative Rant-a-roonies to practice growth strategies, The Scalpel ...
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This SWOT Team is Sexy: Why a SWOT Analysis with your MedSpa Team is a MUST for Success
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This week Leisa takes you into the very beating heart of the the SWOT analysis. Forget sugarcoating; Leisa delivers an unfiltered breakdown of this essential business strategy, emphasizing its importance beyond an amateur annual review. She advocates for monthly, even weekly, SWOT analysis sessions to keep your med spa ahead of the game in a rapidl…
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Saul Perlmutter: Third Millennium Thinking
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Saul Permutter won the Nobel Prize for his eventual role in the discovery of dark energy. In 1996 when I was lecturing at LBL he bet me that he would show dark energy didn't exist. His group had been measuring supernova distances for years, in hopes of determining the deceleration rate of the universe. Instead, after recalibrating some of his earli…
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Behind Enemy Lines: Event Crashers & Idea Snatchers
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This week on the Scalpel of Truth, Leisa tackles the epidemic of copycatting plaguing the medical aesthetics industry. From crashing competitors' events to shamelessly stealing marketing materials, Leisa exposes the unoriginal offenders who are more interested in quick fixes than building a brand with integrity. This is an episode about the importa…
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The Silent Assassin: How Toxic Management can Ruin Your Practice
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This week on The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa tackles a problem that plagues many medical spas: toxic management. She dissects the various forms toxic management can take, from the egomaniac who rules by fear to the lazy service provider who coasts on seniority. She argues that these individuals, often placed in positions of power without earning their …
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Origins Podcast: A Call For Support To Save A Family
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PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING NOW TO SAVE THIS FAMILY! There are many tragedies in Afghanistan, and thousands of people who need help. We cannot right all the wrongs, but we can save these 8 people. We can save a woman who fought for human rights and now faces execution in Afghanistan if she were to return. We can save 5 young girls who have no access t…
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Helen Pluckrose has been a formidable voice in the cultural and intellectual debates surrounding critical social justice, liberalism, and free speech. I've admired her work for some time, particularly her rigorous analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of these movements. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Helen about her new…
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What is your Unique Value Proposition?
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On this week's episode of The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss is serving up a generous portion of tough love for medical aesthetics professionals. Lisa dives deep into the concept of a unique value proposition, or as she puts it, "Why the hell prospective patients should choose to do business with you in a saturated market." For Leisa, success in th…
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The Red Flags of Medical Aesthetic Marketing with Ontonio Karam & Danial Aziz of Skinfluence Marketing Agency
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Get ready for a wild ride as Leisa dives into the wild world of medical aesthetic marketing with her guests, Ontonio Karam and Danial Aziz, the masterminds behind Skinfluence Marketing. They're spilling all the tea on the BS you need to watch out for, like those agencies promising you the moon and stars (spoiler alert: it's probably a scam). They'r…
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Solving one of cosmology's biggest conundrums with Wendy Freedman
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Wendy Freedman, the former director of the Carnegie Observatories and now distinguished professor at University of Chicago, has been a leading figure in observational cosmology and astronomy for over 30 years. I have known her as a friend and colleague, and have learned much from her over the years, and was very excited to be able to snag her amids…
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The No-BS Guide to Hiring Top Talent
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This week under the Scalpel, Leisa dives deep into building the ultimate dream team with top-tier talent for your med spa. Leisa breaks down the episode into seven crucial segments, starting with defining your ideal candidate and their non-negotiable skills and qualities. She then moves on to crafting compelling job descriptions, interviewing like …
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Beauty & The Bad Review with Christine Mytrunec from Gold Raven Studio
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In this episode of The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss and her guest Christine Mytrunec from Gold Raven Studio delve into the importance of responding to negative online reviews for med spas. It’s time to gear up and learn how to handle these reviews with professionalism and empathy because a well-crafted response can turn a negative situation into …
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Leonard Susskind: Strings, Quarks, Black Holes, and More.
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I was very happy to finally have the opportunity to have an extended conversation for our podcast with renowned theoretical physicist Lenny Susskind. Lenny has been a friend and colleague for many years. I remember first attending a lecture he gave at a conference when I was an undergraduate and recognizing what a powerful intellect he was, and als…
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In the latest episode of "The Scalpel of Truth," Leisa Krauss—affectionately known as the Bitch‘n Beautician—dives into the art of hosting purchasing events at your med spa. Leisa lays out a roadmap for turning these events into revenue-boosting, loyalty-building extravaganzas. From creating urgency and exclusivity to leveraging personal consultati…
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This is my second dialogue with filmmaker extraordinaire and force of nature, Werner Herzog. But after I read his amazing new memoire Every Man for Himself, and God Against All, which takes its name for the German title of his 1974 film The Enigma of Kasper Hauser, I had to have Werner back. I have known Werner for almost 20 years. We met when I wa…
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Rantaroonie • Hoarders: Information Edition
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In this episode of The Scalpel of Truth, host Leisa Krauss, aka the Bitchin' Beautician, takes aim at a pervasive problem in the med spa industry: information hoarding. Leisa argues that whether you're a practitioner, manager, or owner, keeping knowledge to yourself is not only selfish but also detrimental to your team and your business. Practition…
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Working Smarter—Not Harder! Templates & Tools for Your Practice
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Get ready for a speed-run, bitchachos, because this week, we dive into the importance of using templates and tools in your med spa with the top 10 reasons why these resources are essential for practice growth and long-term profitability. Want more? To save you time and energy, we've created the "Bitchin' Templates Package," a collection of over 65 …
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Many of you will have been waiting for this podcast after my brief review of Annie Jacobsen’s new book Nuclear War: A Scenario on Critical Mass. I took advantage of our discussion to flesh out some of the harrowing details of her remarkable fictional account of a plausible 72 minutes which began with the launch of a single nuclear missile from Nort…
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Exit Stage Left: Losing Staff with Chris Krueger
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This week on the show, Leisa tackles the delicate subject of employee turnover in medical spas. And, as a VERY special occasion, she’s joined by guest, voice of this show, and host of the fake alternate universe podcast, “The Spatula of Honesty,” her partner Chris Krueger. Chris brings extensive experience as a manager and director, working to deve…
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In this episode of "The Scalpel of Truth," we delve into the often-overlooked world of metrics and data in the medical aesthetics industry. The discussion explores: Why passion alone isn't enough to sustain a successful med spa Ten key metrics every practice should be tracking, from profit and loss statements to patient retention rates The potentia…
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Mysteries of the Cosmos, From Dark Energy to the Big Bang: A State of the Universe report with Michael Turner
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Michael Turner has been one of the leading pioneers in the emerging field of particle-astrophysics: the effort to understand the large scale properties of our universe by exploring the fundamental microphysics that ultimately governed the earliest moments of the big bang. It has been an area in which most of my own research has been focused, so it …
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In this episode of "The Scalpel of Truth," host Leisa Krauss serves up a spicy critique of a seemingly innocuous practice: eating at the front desk of medical spas. With her trademark candor, Krauss dissects why this common habit might be more than just a faux pas: How a quick bite could bite into your business's bottom line The unexpected ways foo…
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Membership Magic: Turning Patients into Loyal Members
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This week on the show, Leisa takes aim at the lifeblood of any successful med spa: recurring revenue. She argues that a well-crafted membership program is the key to financial stability and patient loyalty. But we’re not talking about your average loyalty program. You’re a bougie, high-end med spa and you need a membership experience that will have…
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Jeffrey Sachs: Economics, Conflict, and Real-World Diplomacy
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Jeffrey Sachs was the youngest tenured professor in Harvard’s history when he was promoted only a few years after receiving his PhD. And for good reason. He is one of the most remarkable intellects I know. I have always been amazed and the breadth of his reading and knowledge, and when I give him one of my physics books, he reads it in a day, and c…
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In this week's "Scalpel of Truth," Leisa Krauss takes aim at a significant issue in medical aesthetics: the state of practitioners' nails. With her no-nonsense style and sass, Krauss explains why well-manicured nails are more than just a superficial concern. Chipped, broken, or polish-worn nails, Krauss argues, erode patient trust and send a messag…
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In a summer-sizzling new episode of "Scalpel of Truth," the Bitch’n Beautician herself, Leisa Krauss, takes on the dreaded summer slowdown that threatens to leave med spas high and dry. Armed with three decades of industry know-how and a sharp tongue, Krauss dishes out savvy strategies to keep those appointment books packed and the cash flowing. Th…
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Mark Mattson: Building the Brain: Glutamate as Sculpture and Destroyer
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You’ve probably heard of Serotonin, or Dopamine. Those are the sexy neurotransmitters that get all the press. However, you have probably not heard of Glutamate. Which is a shame because it is probably the most important neurotransmitter in the brain, responsible in large part for its growth, and also its plasticity. Mark Mattson is a neuroscientist…
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Idle to Ideal: Slice Into Downtime in Your Med Spa
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This week on the show, Leisa Krauss, your Bitch’n Beautician, dissects the all-too-common issue of wasted downtime in medical spas. With a no-bullshit approach honed over 30 years in the biz, Krauss serves up a smorgasbord of tactics to transform those dead hours into money-making power hours. Krauss takes aim at the usual suspects—gossiping staff,…
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🍕 Attention med spa managers and owners: Put down the pepperoni and listen up! 🔥 In this oozy episode, Leisa Krauss, the Bitch'n Beautician, calls out the cheesy practice of using pizza parties as a substitute for proper employee compensation. 🍕❌💰 Leisa argues that while pizza parties have their place, they fall flat when it comes to recognizing th…
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Charles Duhigg: The Art and Science of Communication
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I admit I was somewhat intimidated when the prospect of hosting Pulitzer-prizewinning journalist Charles Duhigg on the podcast was raised. What caused my angst was the subject matter we would discuss: Communication. Hosting this podcast has been a learning experience, in so many ways. Since listeners are very free with advice, especially when they …
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All in the Family: The Perils and Pitfalls of Working with Relatives in the Med Spa
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In the latest episode of "The Scalpel of Truth," host Lisa Krauss, known as the "Bitchin' Beautician," cuts through the niceties and gets down to the nitty-gritty of working with family members in the medical aesthetics industry. With her signature blend of sass, savvy, and a sprinkle of salty language, Krauss dishes out hard-earned wisdom from her…
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Rantaroonie • Hey, Is this an In-N-Out Burger?!?
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In this week's Rantaroonie, Leisa Krauss tackles a crucial issue in medical spas: lack of treatment room preparation. She explains why fully stocked and set up rooms are essential for providing a professional, high-quality experience. Bottom line? Stake the stink! In the competitive medical aesthetics industry, flawless preparation is a key differe…
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No More Excuses: Time to Cut the Crap and Elevate Your Clinic Culture
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In our first sharp-tongued episode, Leisa Krauss, the Bitch’n Beautician, slices and dices the difference between "Paycheck Collectors" and "Business Builders" in the medical aesthetics industry. Brace yourself for some seriously salty language as Leisa unapologetically calls out the 30% of service providers, managers, and owners who she believes d…
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From Quarks to Galaxies: A tour through the forefront of modern physics with Frank Wilczek
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I have had the privilege of working closely with Frank Wilczek for over 40 years, on and off, and we have written perhaps a dozen scientific papers together over that time. Our collaborations together were always a source of joy, and often of wonder, and I am pleased to say that a number of them had significant impact on our fields of study. While …
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Tired of the same old nonsense in the aesthetics industry? Craving unfiltered insights to take your practice to the next level? Look no further than The Scalpel of Truth Podcast, hosted by Leisa Krauss, The Bitch'n Beautician. With three decades of experience, Leisa peels back the surface to reveal the truth behind medical aesthetics. Each episode …
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(Audio) Katherine Brodsky: Speaking Out in an Age of Outrage
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I first stumbled upon the journalist Katherine Brodsky, who has been a commentator and writer for various media outlets, when I heard about her new book, No Apologies: How to Find and Free Your Voice in the Age of Outrage. The title intrigued me but I admit I was a bit skeptical. Having written and spoken about co-called cancel culture in the acade…
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A Conversation with Irwin Shapiro: Scientist Extraordinaire from the Earth to the Stars, and at 94, still going strong.
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Irwin Shapiro is a remarkable human being by almost any standard. Following his education in physics at Cornell and Harvard, he had a job at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory working on various problems in planetary dynamics, and radar ranging, when he went to a lecture and realized that a completely new phenomenon could occur in General Relativity that no …
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