Ariel Kashanchi
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
Mad Genius explores the links between comedy, intelligence and mental health with comedian Ariel Kashanchi. Each week Ariel talks to comedian friends, experts, and other artists about the link between creativity and their mental health journeys. This season Ariel is diving in and sharing her experience with Ketamine infusions and TMS to heal her longtime depression and PTSD.
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Ariel Kashanchi
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Latest episode
Nov 14, 2025
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Episodes
Water Signs on Fire 16.09.2023 16:37
Ariel chats about the unimportance of zodiac signs and people who exploit Alcoholics Anonymous. DM me
What Happened To Woke? 29.08.2023 12:56
In this short episode, Ariel talks about the meaning of the word woke and its devolution. Once upon a time, woke had a positive connotation and now we use it as an insult. DM me
Rainfall That Identifies As A Hurricane 21.08.2023 22:37
Ariel talks about Los Angeles culture and the hurricane that was actually moderate rainfall. DM me
The Psycho Family 15.08.2023 24:00
In this episode, we meet the Psycho Family, Ariel's fictional relatives who live up to their name. Ariel also chats about some of her psycho dating experiences and receiving Spravato, a ketamine derivative for treating depression. DM me here
The Evolution of Slut Shaming 08.08.2023 15:41
Ariel reflects on the evolution of slut shaming, distrusting people with excessive botox and filler, She then shares her distrust of people who have excessive Botox and filler, and grown adults acting cutesy among other gripes. DM me
The Pick Me Girl Problem 24.07.2023 29:30
Ariel talks about about "pick me girls" and their evolution, Greta Thunberg and precocious children, abuse as an asset, dating app profiles, charlatan of the moment Karlee Russell, wokeness vs progressiveness and some personal updates. DM me
What Goes Into Dating A Celebrity 17.07.2023 34:38
Ariel Kashanchi touches on Jonah Hill's leaked texts, unethical therapists, and why we should all look up to Meghan Markle. She also gets into her preference for not knowing about a partner's dating history and boring people telling banal stories. DM me
The Audacity of Mediocrity 07.07.2023 17:24
Ariel talks about her mental health, dating, and her recent diagnosis of focal seizures. She shares her thoughts on the dating landscape, the influence of romantic comedies, and life with seizures. Ariel also reflects on the inspiration she finds in mediocrity and how we should all dare to be mediocre. Follow/DM Ariel at https://www.instagram.com/arielsnotamermaid/
Conspiracy Date 13.09.2022 28:27
After a year of no dating, Ariel went on her first date with a Kabbalah-teaching conspiracy theorist narcissist. There won't be a second date, but you can hear all about that and some mental health epiphanies.
New Brain, Still Insane 01.02.2022 33:45
I got a craniotomy over the holidays and this is what my recovery looks like. I do get a little emotional so please be kind.
I Now Understand Free Britney 14.12.2021 34:50
I finally understand why so many people are obsessed with freeing Britney Spears. Britney was never the simpleton the public or her family thought she was. She was playing the long game along. And so are many of us.
Oversharing Is Caring 01.12.2021 38:59
Dealing with depression is a lifelong battle and I share mine for a multitude of reasons. Personally, it's cathartic to verbalize my thoughts and process them. Knowing how lonely this condition is and how comforting it feels to have other people who understand it, I'd like to use this pain to help others heal. In this episode, I talk about the rollercoaster I've been on and how I'm dealing with ha...
Repressed Memories Come To A Boiling Point 15.11.2021 45:22
Still recovering from my head injury and more on the memories I was able to repress for most of my life.
When It Gets Dark 31.10.2021 49:27
Sharing some of the things I'm struggling with right now and Part 2 of my story from the last pod.
You're Not Alone 29.10.2021 49:34
I was recently on the Was I In A Cult Podcast and realized that I'm not alone in a lot of the painful things I've experienced. So this is my story in detail. Part 1
You're Not Alone 29.10.2021 49:34
I was recently on the Was I In A Cult Podcast and realized that I'm not alone in a lot of the painful things I've experienced. So this is my story in detail. Part 1
Morbid Curiosity Is Gross 11.09.2021 30:17
We're talking about morbid curiosity and the gross people who produce it and my latest diagnosis, brain AV malformation. Fun for everyone!
The Most Traumatic Event Of My Life 20.08.2021 31:11
A week ago I lost consciousness in my apartment. This is the story.
You're my king 25.06.2021 33:55
Ariel talks about the Britney testimony, the great Erika Jayne, and getting hit on during therapy.
Ketamine Touchup 17.06.2021 26:30
Ariel just had a ketamine infusion today and she is sharing her wisdom from the other side.
How To Talk To Your Friends Who Are Going Through Some Sh*t 08.06.2021 30:02
Ariel talks about how her friends responded to her getting dumped and how you can talk to your friend when they're dealing with something without making it worse. Also I accidentally attended a sex party.
Ketamine, TMS & My New Brain 08.04.2021 32:34
Ariel talks about her Ketamine infusions and TMS therapy and how they changed her brain forever. https://www.instagram.com/arielsnotamermaid/
Getting My Brain Right with Dana Moon 26.03.2021 1:18:41
Ariel talks to comedian Dana Moon about starting TMS therapy and Ketamine infusions. They discuss the link between being funny and experiencing trauma, trying to find peace of mind, and using social media to share it. Dana Moon can be found at https://www.instagram.com/danamoonme/ For more updates follow Ariel at https://www.instagram.com/arielsnotamermaid/
Mysteries Solved - kind of 28.09.2020 24:41
Ariel explores the inner workings of the Menendez Brother trial, her unknown birthday, and grown women with baby voices.
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