Arash's World Podcast

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Radhia Gleis, Buddhafield cult survivor and author of the acclaimed and award-winning book The Followers on dynamics and thought processes that drive and maintain cults, including the Colonia Dignidad sect in Chile as well as the importance of protecting oneself from groupthink and cognitive dissonance in one's own life.

In this episode, and as the final segment of the Sigourney Award series, I speak with physician-psychoanalyst Dr. Jill Savege Scharff  about technology, remote teaching & learning as well as the importance and relevance of culture and cultural factors in addition to the influence of family and one's personal past. We also discuss and highlight the many essential, vital, and life-changing benef...

In this episode and part of my Sigourney Award series, which highlights psychoanalysis by rewarding outstanding recipients, I have the opportunity to talk to psychoanalyst, family, and couple therapist Dr. David Scharff who, with his wife and colleague Dr. Jill Savege Scharff , embraces and uses technology to advance distance education and training in creative and innovative ways. We talk about th...

In this episode, Part 2 of my Sigourney Award Recipient series, I talk with psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Jane Tillman  who is accepting the award on behalf of the Erikson Institute for Education, Research, and Advocacy of the Austen Riggs Center , a not-for-profit psychiatric hospital in Massachusetts. The award recognizes the body of work of distinguished scholars over ten years but in this...

In this episode, I have the great pleasure and honor of speaking with physician, psychodermatologist, and psychoanalyst Dr. Jorge Ulnik , the first of three 2021 Sigourney Award Recipients . Jorge actively promotes and propagates psychoanalytic thought and practice across the world; he belongs to the Argentine Psychoanalytic Association and teaches at the University of Buenos Aires. He has an inte...

In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with Laura Berg , psychotherapist, professor, entrepreneur, and author of " Thriving Life: How to Live Your Best Life No Matter the Cards You're Dealt ". We talk about her insightful and resourceful book and how to use one's past experiences and trauma to thrive and leave a more fulfilling and joyful life. Laura explains the necessity of being honest w...

In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with the author, creator, and entrepreneur Etan Ilfeld about his amazing Synchronicity Oracle Deck ! We also delved into other fascinating topics including Tarot Cards and the mind-body-spirit connection as well as the use of oracles to access and develop the creative and intuitive unconscious within us.

In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with a trauma recovery specialist, author & speaker Michele Rosenthal on effective and proven ways to overcome and recover from trauma. We discuss both conventional and alternative methods as well as neuroscience, hypnosis, and NLP to help alleviate PTSD and how to gain emotional freedom by liberating oneself from trauma in the past.

In this episode on Arash's World, I have the great pleasure to talk to Life and Leadership Coach Luce Campagna about her work and her approach. We talk about the influence of the pandemic on each of our lives, on escapist and checking-out behaviors as well as the different challenges and opportunities that come with the period known as a "midlife crisis". We also discuss what makes a good leader a...

In this episode, I had the pleasure to talk with Kelli Kelley , Founder & CEO of Hand to Hold . Kelli is a passionate parent advocate and a NICU parent herself and not only sheds light on the mental, emotional, social, and financial difficulties, hardships, and challenges but her non-profit organization Hand to Hold also provides emotional support alongside education and resources, including V...

In this episode, I talk with Brain Chemistry Expert and Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute , Dr. Loretta Breuning about what evolution and the animal world can teach us about human behavior, including why we often choose inadequate and inappropriate coping mechanisms, such as anger instead of empathy, peace, and diplomacy. Her book " Status Games: Why We Play and How to Stop " looks at the reas...

In this episode, I talk with Psychoanalyst and Parent Guidance Expert and Author Erica Komisar about the challenges and difficulties of adolescence and how to support and protect our children from adversity. We also discuss the influence of social media as well as other trends during this age of anxiety in addition to her wonderful book " Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling: Raising Resilient Ado...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Eric Maisel , retired family therapist, and active creativity coach, about how his fascinating book " Redesign your Mind: The Breakthrough Program for Real Cognitive Change " and his innovative program can bring about real palpable changes in your life and significantly improve your overall Mental Health. 

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk about transformation and healing with H. I. Yates , transformation speaker, mindset coach, CEO and Founder of LuvMark, and author of the inspirational memoir/self-help book " Dissolving the Anchor: Untethering Dysphoria and Self-Doubt to Create an Empowered Life ". We discuss methods of dealing with and overcoming pain, unhappiness, and despair, h...

In this episode, I have the pleasure to talk to the great clinical psychologist and author Dr. Carla Marie Manly who uses the holistic paradigm to deal with relationship issues, stress, and anxiety. She talks about her book " Date Smart: Transform your Relationships and Love Fearlessly " and we cover everything from dating strategies to relationship needs to even pets.

In this episode, I talk to Couples Therapist and Relationship Expert Dr. Kathryn Ford about how to improve communication with your significant other and to make your personal relationships more resilient and happier in the process via the mindful approach of Aperture Awareness.

In this episode, Gabby Ortega, psychologist, healer, business, and leadership coach from Om Therapy Coaching talks about using a mindful trauma-informed approach and how it can not only help overcome deep-seated issues and traumatic experiences but also boost and improve overall Mental Health, resilience & happiness! 

In this episode, I have the privilege and honor to talk to Robert Thurman , scholar, and expert on Tibetan Buddhism and author of the book " Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life ". He talks about nirvana, enlightenment, freedom, and happiness as well as how to live an authentic and realistic life.

In this episode, Michael Schauch , mountaineer, storyteller & author of the inspirational travel memoir/self-help book " A Story of Karma: Finding Love and Truth in the Lost Valley of the Himalaya " talks about the many physical and mental challenges, hardships, and setbacks he experienced during his mountain hiking in Nepal. He grew not only in terms of resilience but experienced a profound s...

In this episode, Steve Simpson , child advocate, childhood trauma survivor, and author of The Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook Series, shares his personal experiences and insights on how to spot child abuse, what constitutes abuse, including verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, what to do about it as well as how to deal with childhood trauma. Finally, he also talks about how to avoid child...

In this episode, Mary Joye , Mental Health Counselor and Author of " Codependent Discovery and Recovery 2.0: A Holistic Approach to Healing and Freeing Yourself " talks about the dangers and warning signs of codependency, what to do about it, how to deal with narcissistic people, and why it is so important to be yourself and to keep it real and strive for authenticity!

In this episode, Asha Tarry , life coach, award-winning mental health advocate, and author of " Adulting As A Millennial: A Guide to Everything Your Parents Didn’t Teach You " talks about the many benefits of psychotherapy and the challenges faced by inadequate, insufficient, or inefficient parenting as well as its consequences and repercussions on the lives of many Millennials in terms of anxiety...

In this episode, I talk with Carew Papritz , thought leader and bestselling author of The Legacy Letters . Although this interview took place a year ago, many of the issues and problems still remain to this day despite having access to various vaccines. What is the legacy you will leave behind for your children?

In this episode, Dr. Neil J. Farber , Professor Emeritus of Clinical Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, academic internal medicine physician for over 40 years, and author of the book " Serendipity: Utilizing Everyday Unexpected Events to Improve Your Life and Career ", talks about using mindfulness to create and recognize "happy accidents" in your daily life that could change and...

In this episode, Radhia Gleis, author and a former member of the Buddhafield cult, shares her personal experiences, thoughts, and reflections on the current political and social climate as well as on the dangers of being caught in a cult and of following narcissistic leaders.