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To understand the rise and fall of empires, we must follow the paths traveled by grain—along rivers, between ports, and across seas. In Oceans of Grain, historian Scott Reynolds Nelson reveals how the struggle to dominate these routes transformed the balance of world power. Following the US Civil War, tons of American wheat began to flood across the Atlantic, and food prices plummeted. This cheap foreign grain spurred the rise of Germany and Italy, the decline of the Habsburgs and the Ottomans, and the European scramble for empire.

Escape the wired-but-tired cycle and heal nervous system burnout with this science-backed stress management toolkit. If your daily commute feels like an endless battleground and chronic exhaustion clouds your focus, you are not failing—your hormones are simply adapting to modern overdrive...

Scott Nelson, a licensed Fiduciary, takes on all topics regarding retirement.

The All Red Everything Podcast, hosted by Scott Nelson. In case you were wondering, red cars go faster. It's science.

"What Would Hayek Say?" is a series dedicated to applying the ideas and philosophy of the Austrian economist and philosopher Friedrich August von Hayek to current political problems. Throughout his life Hayek shied away from offering a running commentary on day-to-day politics, preferring instead to maintain the philosophical distance necessary to contemplate serious problems with a profundity nearly unequaled in the 20th century. However, he was anything but unconcerned with the politics of his time. Hayek was one of the most vocal and cogent defenders of individual liberty and liberal ...

Inspirrall reflects the idea that our lives can feel 'in‑spiral', yet by sharing our stories we 'inspire‑all' - creating connection, understanding, and the relief of being truly seen, validated and connected.The InSpirrall podcast helps combat loneliness by creating real, human conversations that make people feel seen, heard, and connected. This community is dedicated to the real, raw, and often hidden parts of being human.Through honest conversations, personal stories, and thoughtful reflection, we explore the moments that shape us. Whether it’s navigating life’s challenges, ...

Healthcare Leadership: Higher Ground is an essential guide for healthcare leaders, providing practical tools, strategies, and action steps to unlock your full potential, whether you are an emerging or experienced leader. Join in as we venture together through the trials, tribulations, and art of becoming a great leader, something that is always in the making if we stay curious. Higher Ground aims to share with you the things I most wish I had known in my first two years of leadership and all the foundational elements I like to stay grounded in as an experienced leader.