Innerversal

Where does creativity come from? What does it take to be an artist in 2026? Does AI actually pose a threat to the world of visual arts? In the 17th episode of INNERVERSAL, we speak with legendary hyper-surrealist painter Tigran Tsitoghdzyan about the intersections between psychology and painting .

What does it take to be a reporter in the middle of a warring nation ? How does someone keep their cool in the middle of a deadly combat ? Where does one go to avoid misinformation and disinformation ? Most importantly, what still surprises a writer after witnessing so many international tragedies ? From the battlefield of Artsakh during the height of the pandemic to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and...

What makes a great coffee shop truly great? What is a founder thinking when they open a single café in the West Village - one that blossoms into 20+ across New York City ? How do atmosphere & staff training shape the way we feel the moment we walk through the door? And how do founders know - sometimes in that Malcolm Gladwell Blink way - when a location or idea “just feels right”? In this epis...

What is an actor thinking right before the camera begins recording? How does acting in drama differ from acting in comedy ? What goes through their mind as they win their first Oscar - and second, third, fourth, and fifth!? In this episode, we speak with Vache Tovmasyan , an actor, stand up comic, and founder of numerous comedy shows. Most recently, he played the role of Garnik in the pom d'or...

Who is Gen Z? How did they make it through COVID & Remote Learning? Where do they see themselves in the future after such a unique adolescence? In this two-episode segment, we're speaking to a diverse array of students recently graduating from the renowned Brooklyn Technical High School. Episode 12 [Part I]: Luca Granelli (Industrial Design at University of Cincinnati) Susana Sharp (Engine...

Who is Gen Z ? How did they make it through COVID-19, Lockdowns & Remote Learning ? Where do they see themselves in the future after such a unique adolescence? In this two-episode segment, we're speaking to a diverse array of students recently graduating from the renowned Brooklyn Technical High School. [Part I]: Luca Granelli (Industrial Design at University of Cincinnati) Susana Sharp (E...

In this episode of Innerversal, we uncork the fascinating intersection of #Psychology and #Wine with Karen MacNeil , one of the world’s foremost wine experts and the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language. From her journey of writing The Wine Bible over ten unpaid years to her deep dive into the sensory experience of wine, Karen shares her wisdom on how cult...

On the heels of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, we speak with Daniel Dluzneski - a threat specialist who spent 24 years with the United States Secret Service, has worked in bomb detection, and has authored The First Five Minutes: School Shooting Survival Guide For Administrators and Teachers . With his diverse knowledge and experience working in security - from protec...

What does it take to be a stunt person? Are they all unflinching badasses who scoff in the face of danger, or are they more diverse in their personality traits? What does a typical day in the life of a stunt person look like? In this episode, we discuss #STUNTWORK with actor, voice over artist, producer, and stunt person, Jillian Armendariz. Throughout our conversation, we examine the ins and outs...

What are the traits of an entrepreneur? What does it take to start a business? How does one deal with the terror of investing their time, money, and energy into the unknown? In episode eight, we discuss # ENTREPRENEURSHIP with Rene Glandian , co-founder and CEO of Bootylicious Muffins - a high-protein, low-carb, keto-friendly, and absolutely indulgent fitness treat that will make everyday feel lik...

In episode seven, we discuss SPICINESS with Jack Jamgochian , an engineer and the founder and CEO of Rugged Jack’s Hot Sauce . In this talk, we discuss the psychology behind spiciness: What does it take to start a hot sauce company? Why do some of us love spiciness? How do we perceive spiciness in the first place? All this and MUCH more!

In episode six, we discuss TRAVEL with Rouben Koulaksezian , a French-born author and polyglot who has traveled to over 100 countries. Throughout his journeys, Ruben has documented the cultural landmarks of the Armenian diaspora across countless cities. In this episode we discuss what personality traits make good and bad travelers, what one learns through global explorations, and how travel influe...

In episode five, we discuss EDUCATION with veteran teacher, Elisabetta O'Connor . With eight years of teaching science across New York City's middle and high schools (one year longer than the host's experiences teaching English), Ms. O'Connor guides us through what the average person doesn't know about teaching. What are strategies of highly effective teachers? How do teachers...

In episode four, we speak with Neenet Hairapetian (CNS, LDN, MS, MBA) about NUTRITION . Pulling from both her professional practice as a functional nutritionist in Los Angeles, California and her own experiences dealing with an autoimmune disorder, Neenet introduces us to the myriad dos and don'ts of nutrition - dispelling common myths that especially impact women's health.

In episode three, we speak with Amalya Tagakchyan - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing for over a decade - about ANXIETY. What is anxiety, and when is it a diagnosable disorder? What causes anxiety - neurologically, socially, evolutionarily and otherwise? What are the different types of anxiety disorders, and how is anxiety different from panic? Starting with definitions (what it...

In episode two, we delve into evolutionary psychology to explore the inescapable traits that shape our behaviors and perceptions. From our innate tendency to seek people like us to our inclination to focus on negatives, the discussion touches on the goods and bads of being human. The episode concludes by extending this evolutionary lens to psychopathologies - mental disorders that are too often on...

In this very first episode of INNERVERSAL , listeners are taken on a powerful journey through the experience of a young man named Matthew Kasabian , as he shares his social, emotional, and psychological battle with ulcerative colitis and his passage towards recovery.