Arash's World Podcast

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with Jill McAbe , coach, teacher, entrepreneur, and author of " It’s Go Time: Build the Business and Life You Really Want ". We talk about the importance of discovering and finding out what you want in life and at work by following a purpose-driven business model. Moreover, Jill talks about goal setting while taking into account the influence of t...

In this episode, I have the pleasure and honor to speak with Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse , writer of 23+ books with many vocations as well as stories to tell, and here we discuss her latest book " Storytelling Legacy: Everyone Has Stories – What are Yours? " As she explains, life not only begins and ends with a story, but storytelling can be used to connect, engage, and inspire while helping us to cr...

In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure and delight to speak with rock and jazz musician, educator, author, and trickster par excellence Dr. Shepherd Siegel about his inspiring, uplifting, and seriously amusing book " Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters through History have changed the World "! We talk about awakening and nurturing the inner child within us all to enj...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with Kristen Ragusin , Author, Veteran Wealth Management Consultant, and Certified Digital Currency Professional about her book " The End of Scarcity: The Dawn of the New Abundant World ". Kristen explains how our definition, understanding, and concept of money are faulty and misguided, how this creates the illusion of scarcity, and how we can att...

In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure to talk with Irish filmmaker Neasa Ní Chianáin and the main protagonist, principal, and philosopher Kevin McArevey about the astounding, moving, and inspirational documentary Young Plato . We talk about the importance and relevance of philosophy and education both for students and parents at the Holy Cross Primary School in Belfast’s Ardoyne amidst the...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with opiate addiction specialist, ICU physician, and humanitarian Dr. Andre Waismann on the intricate challenges and complexities of dependency and addiction and how to more effectively tackle and deal with the opioid crisis and epidemic. Dr. Waismann explains the issues at heart and how and why his ANR (Accelerated Neuro-Regulation) treatment and...

In this episode, I'm delighted to present to you the amazing, engaging, and resourceful Life Coach, Author, and Motivational Speaker Daniel Mangena and his book " Money Game " which is a manifestation guide and a guidebook for creating an abundant life for yourself. We talk about manifestation, what it is and how to bring it about, and the importance of an overall alignment of intentions, emotiona...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with journalist, editor, and physician Mylo Schaaf who turned to poetry to deal with extreme grief and suffering after the unexpected passing of her dear son Alex. The book is entitled “ Blown into Now: Poems for a Journey ” and her poems are accompanied by her son’s photographs who was a veteran, world traveler, and adventurer who was engaged wit...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to speak with Spiritual Life Coach, PTSD Survivor, and Author Marni Goldman . We talk about her book “ True to Myself: Peace, Love, Marni ” in which she recounts the suffering and abuse she encountered throughout her life until she chose to open the drapes of her dark rock-bottom basement and let the light enter the room. Marni explains that it’s a courag...

In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure to speak with world champion surfing legend, motivational speaker, environmentalist, and author Shaun Tomson about his inspirational guidebook “ The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life’s Waves ” co-written by poet-philosopher Noah BenShea in which surfing is used as a metaphor for life. Shaun talks about his fascinating Code Method wh...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with the wonderful and versatile Dr. Tonya Collings Crombie who wears many hats as a mother, wife, certified coach, teacher, and organizational/industrial psychologist and combines them in her insightful, resourceful, and helpful books " Stop Worrying about Your Anxious Child" and " Stop Worrying about Your Anxious Teenager "! We discuss the perso...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to speak with Attorney and Author Patrick Schmidt about his book " Harvard's Quixotic Pursuit of a New Science " and his research into Harvard’s Interdisciplinary Department of Social Relations alongside the effects and repercussions of Timothy Leary’s psychological and social experiments with psychedelics that eventually brought down the department. More...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to speak with Nadine Haruni , who is best known for her award-winning " Freeda the Frog " Children’s Book Series that deals with complex emotions and life’s events through the lens of colorful characters, which have been shaped and influenced by her and her family’s own personal experiences. Apart from being a mother and an author, she is also juggling ca...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with composer and filmmaker Stephen Edwards about his fascinating, moving, and inspiring documentary " Syndrome K " about three doctors in a Catholic hospital who made up a fake disease to preserve and save many Jewish lives during World War Two. We talk about the doctors' and hospital staff's bravery and how they defied the Nazis by also risking...

In this episode, I have the pleasure and honor to talk with Leonard Perlmutter aka Ram Lev, the Founder of the non-profit educational organization The American Meditation Institute (AMI) , author of the books “ Your Conscience ”, and “ The Heart and Science of Yoga ” alongside " Transformation ," a journal of Yoga Science as holistic mind-body medicine and as education for enlightenment. Ram Lev t...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with Christopher “CJ” Gross , TEDx Speaker, Founder of Ascension Worldwide, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Training and Consulting, as well as Certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach and Trainer about his book “ What’s your ZIP Code Story? Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace ”. CJ talks about his objective approa...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with Amy Newmark , publisher, editor-in-chief, and author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series about her latest book " Your 10 Keys to Happiness: 101 Real-Life Stories That Will Show You How to Improve your Life ." We talk about how happiness is contagious and how people feel more involved, inspired, and motivated by real and relatable personal...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to interview actor and filmmaker David Henry Gerson on his documentary " The Story Won't Die" about various Syrian artists protesting the horrors of the war, processing individual and collective trauma while also showcasing and demonstrating their courage, talent, and creativity through their different art forms. We also talk about the quest for peace, ju...

In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview not one but two childhood experts who co-authored the instructive, insightful, and practical book " The Emotionally Intelligent Child: Effective Strategies for Parenting Self-aware, Cooperative, and Well-balanced Kids ": Dr. Helen S. Hadani , researcher and fellow at the Brookings Institution, and former director of research at the Bay Area Discove...

In this episode, I talk with Author, Freelance Writer, and Editor Julie Fitz-Gerald about her book " Faith to Rise: A Journey to Joy and Centering ". We talk about dealing with difficult times as well as worry, fear, and anxiety, and how faith, writing, and the pleasures and enjoyment of good food and friendship can bring about more joy and foster more connection in our lives. Moreover, we discuss...

Welcome to another episode of Ramblings & Takeaways! Today's session is on Mental Health, what it is, how to recognize issues, how it affects overall health, and what to do to thrive and flourish and fill our days with joy, appreciation, and satisfaction. I touch upon chronic stress, anxiety, worry, and negativity, which are often based on trauma and fear stemming from a lack of physical and e...

Welcome to yet another vibrant, stimulating, and exciting episode of The Chris and Arash Show! In this one, we tackle and try to untangle creativity and it's probably our most creative show yet! We cover quite a bit of ground and territory but, to name a few here, we look at what creativity is and what it is not, how to develop this skill, and create the best conditions and incentives for its grow...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with Iranian/American actress, filmmaker, and voice-over artist Shila Ommi who is known for her work in "Little America”, “Charlie Wilson’s War” and, more recently, you can watch her in the Apple TV+ series “ Tehran ”. We talk about spying and espionage as metaphors for acting and the search for identity as well as the importance of telling storie...

In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with Author, Expert Speaker, and Business Consultant Genevieve Piturro about her inspirational book “ Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning ” on the importance of purpose and human connection in our personal and professional lives. Genevieve is a "former corporate climber who jumped...

In this inspirational, truly transformational, and record-breaking episode (sorry Robert Thurman!), I have the pleasure to talk with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Andrew Hahn about his book “ The One-Hour Miracle: A 5-Step Process to Guide Your Self-Healing ” and the unique Approach of Life-Centered Therapy . We talk about the many beauties and miracles of life and how it's important to accep...