Pandemic: Coronavirus Edition

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The second silent pandemic and the good, bad and ugly of reopening Apr 27, 2020

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We have a special guest that even rocked Mark's world (we know that only because he said he wanted to re-listen to the interview which is a good sign)! Join us as we chat with Matt's sister who is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and doing private practice in San Diego.
Plus we chat about the two ER doctors from Bakersfield and do a little fact check on their numbers. Finally we take a quick look at the good and not-so-good re-openings going around the country!
Oh, we also decided to change our podcast name to, "It's okay that it is complicated." Kidding!
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Dr. Erickson/Bakersfield Briefing
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Is Sweden right, are lockdowns ineffective, and has the pandemic called lean principles into question? Apr 23, 2020

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Today Stephen and Matt talk about whether or not Sweden is the right direction for our country, and do a deep dive on the science of lockdowns. They end the episode by talking about how "saving" will become the new "spending" in America and "lean manufacturing" is still sustainable for businesses in light of a pandemic (any how lean principles may be helpful to us right now as well). Thanks for listening!
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You can compare Sweden with their neighboring countries here.
Here is an article about the difficulties in Sweden right now.
Lockdowns Don't Work - Public Discourse
South Dakota cases skyrocket
Eight Waists of Lean

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The ultimate case for why we must continue aggressive social distancing Apr 20, 2020

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Today it is just Stephen and Matt but you don't want to miss this episode! The two of them take a charitable look at the protestors and states pushing to ease social distancing soon to see if science backs their claim. Please share this episode with anyone who might find this information valuable! We did our best to do this with sincerity as we all want the same thing: a life that resembles normalcy as soon as possible, our freedom back all the while making sure that those who need care and protection, receive it! :-)
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Who's WHO and did a significant mutation just happen with COVID-19 making a vaccine "futile"? Apr 16, 2020

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Today Stephen, Mark and Matt chat about how the WHO all began, what it's purpose is and how the defunding from the US will impact us in some not-so-good ways. We also take a look at the proposed Coronavirus mutation to determine if we should be worried about a lack of an effective vaccine.

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An interview with a psychiatrist on how to maintain mental wellness during the pandemic Apr 13, 2020

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You don't want to miss this interview with Dr. Abraham Nussbaum from Denver Health! He drops some great information on maintaining mental health during these difficult times as well as seeing some silver linings in the midst of the pandemic.

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- The Finest Traditions of My Calling: One Physicians Search for the Renewal of Medicine by Dr. Abraham Nussbaum
Stephen's Recently Published Articles. Congrats Stephen! Huge accomplishment!
- Social distancing strategies for curbing the COVID-19 epidemic
- Projecting the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 through the post-pandemic period
BBC's documentary on Stephen's mathematical model on using cell phone usage for tracing a pandemic.
Google and Apple working together
Great article on answering the questions on whether or not we need to sanitize groceries.
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What does half way through the first phase mean and what needs to happen still... Apr 09, 2020

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Stephen, Mark and Matt talk about what it means to be half way through the first phase of the pandemic in the US, and what still needs to happen before we can be let out. :-)
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Interview with Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Five Steps to Having the Best Month of your Life
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
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Did Colorado Just Flatten the Curve Two Weeks Early And What That Means for the Country Apr 06, 2020

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Stephen, Mark and Matt discuss the possibility of Colorado flattening the curve and what that might mean for the future of Colorado as well as the rest of the country.
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COVID-19 Projections Site where Colorado is seen as already flattening the curve.

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Travis Hornsby from Student Loan Planner talks student loan relief and Stephen, Mark and Matt revisit face masks again Apr 02, 2020

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Today's episode highlights the options available right now for those us who struggling with student loan debt. Travis Hornsby from Student Loan Planner talks about them anyways we can create a little financial margin in our life amidst the student lean responsibilities.
Stephen, Mark and Matt revist the face mask issue right now, and why it is really being reconsidered. We also look at a great new technology that is helping epidemiologists create models more quickly and that suggests our social distancing is doing its job!!
Finally, Matt talks about fighting the temptation to live on one of two extremes, and how to fight the temptation to do nothing or too much.

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Check out Travis Hornsby at Student Loan Planner.
Kinsa Thermometer
New York Times Article on How to Make a Face Mask and How to Properly Wear One.
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Telluride becomes the first to test antibodies of an entire town and how this is huge for us! Mar 30, 2020

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Today we talk about some encouraging things:

Telluride becoming the first town in the country to test antibodies of all 8,000 residents.
The promise of the anti-malarial drug being offered to many critically ill New Yorkers.
Some new promising antiviral drugs.
Looking for the gift in our current circumstances.
Matt shares a story that changed his life in New York about 12 years ago.

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Is Easter enough time? If not, what is "enough time" and how many times will we need to do it before a cure? Mar 27, 2020

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Stephen, Mark and Matt are all back on together to talk about the long game plan, and discuss whether Easter is sufficient time to flatten the curve enough to go back out.
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Here is the Atlantic article that features Stephen and one of the best articles on COVID-19 in the US.
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