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Shivam Gusain is a dyestuff chemist and water engineer by training who now works at the intersection of textiles, sustainability, and innovation. He helps companies navigate complex challenges in supply chain decarbonisation, material evaluation, and factory process optimisation, bringing a mix of technical depth and strategic clarity to areas like emissions, water, chemistry, and next-gen materials.HOLOCENE Magazine + StoreShivam Gusain → LinkedIn | Substack Rob AuchinclossSHOW NOTESWalter Isaacson → Leonardo Da Vinci

Lizzy Skelding is the Founder and Chemist of Beastie, a newly launched premium pet care brand reimagining the most stressful part of owning a dog: bath time. Trained as a physical chemist at Columbia University, she has worked across the beauty value chain—from the lab bench developing color cosmetics and cleansers to guiding early-stage startups on formulation strategy and manufacturing. Her specialty is strategic product development with a focus on technical precision, innovation, and intentional design. Her substack uncovers raw materials behind your favorite beauty products: Matter Matters.In this conversation, Lizzy Skelding shares her journey through grief after the loss of her husband, exploring how it has shaped her daily life, mindset, and entrepreneurial endeavors. She discusses the importance of faith, exercise, and small daily actions in navigating her grief, as well as the challenges of redefining productivity and finding safety in uncertainty. Lizzy also reflects on her childhood dreams and how they contrast with her current reality as a founder, emphasizing the intersection of science and creativity in her work.HOLOCENE Magazine + StoreLizzy Skelding → Site | LinkedIn | SubstackRob AuchinclossPatron Saint Elizabeth SetonHallow App

Tim Park is a fitness professional with a decade of experience training everyone from C-Suite Execs, celebrities to moms and retirees. He's dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and performance goals. A graduate of Stony Brook University majoring in Philosophy, Tim grew up in Kansas and spent two years as a Physical Therapy Aide, further solidifying his understanding of movement and recovery.In this conversation, Tim shares his daily routines, including his morning rituals and the importance of setting daily goals. He discusses his approach to supplementation and nutrition, emphasizing the need for whole foods. Tim reveals his aspirations to join the military and the rigorous training he is undergoing to prepare for special forces. He highlights the significance of mindset in fitness, the challenges of running, and the importance of accountability and managing expectations.00:00 Morning Routines and Daily Goals06:58 Pursuing Military Aspirations16:41 Overcoming Mental Barriers25:50 Finding the Right Path31:24 Strength Training Strategies36:29 General Physical Preparedness47:24 Accountability and Expectations53:03 The Role of Sports in Personal Development59:19 Injury Recovery and the Importance of Physical Therapy01:05:44 Investing in Recovery: Tools and Techniques01:11:27 Confronting Denial: The Journey to Self-Awareness01:16:39 Nutrition Fundamentals: Calories In vs. Calories Out01:22:39 The Importance of Mindful Eating and Cravings01:27:53 Refeeding and Sustainable Weight Loss Strategies01:36:03 The Importance of Sleep in Health01:41:28 The Science of Weight Loss: Calories In vs. Calories Out01:51:00 The Future of Wearable TechnologyHOLOCENE Magazine + StoreTim Park → InstagramRob AuchinclossSHOW NOTESGet Selected by Major Joe MartinGödel’s Incompleteness TheoremConjugate Style TrainingTrain HeroicMindset Web BookSean Strickland & Theo VonPrecision Nutrition Burn (book)

After serving in the Army Mike studied economics and found himself, inexplicably, doing astrobiology internship at NASA Ames. That ended up turning into a job, a wife, a master’s degree in genetics, and several stints at aerospace and biotech startups. Mike enjoys board games and wearing inflatable t-rex costumes to events where they are not really appropriate.HOLOCENE Magazine + StoreMike Grace → LinkedIn | Long Shot SpaceRob AuchinclossSHOW NOTESEVERYTHING WILL BE OK by DON HERTZFELDTMcDonnell XF-85 Goblin

Megan Shabram is an astrophysicist who is building a globally sanctioned space for emergent teams of scientists and engineers across group boundaries to come together. Originally in search of an Earth twin while working on NASA’s Kepler Mission, Megan’s journey has taken her on a path towards contributing to human flourishing and social innovation in communities responsible for advancing civilization’s most impactful technologies.In this conversation, Megan Shabram shares her insights on morning routines, parenting, education philosophies, and the impact of technology on childhood development. She discusses the importance of play, social innovation, and the need for emotional maturity in parenting. The dialogue also explores the consequences of actions in both parenting and society, emphasizing the interconnectedness of community support and individual responsibility. Megan reflects on her journey as an astrophysicist and the personal growth that has shaped her understanding of these themes. In this conversation, Megan Shabram and RMA delve into the intricacies of hierarchical Bayesian inference, the role of AI in scientific inquiry, and the limitations of AI compared to human experience. They discuss the importance of experiential knowledge and how it shapes creativity and innovation. The conversation culminates in the exploration of innovative facilitation and collective intelligence, emphasizing the need for inclusive spaces that honor individuality while fostering collaboration.HOLOCENE Magazine + StoreMegan Shabram → LinkedIN Rob AuchinclossSHOW NOTESBad Therapy: Why the kids aren’t growing upJohn NashNASA Kepler