Tatev Talks

In Episode 7, Tatev sits down with Dr. Asil Yassin — UCLA-trained psychologist and founder of Dynamic Dreaming — to talk about her path from middle school classroom to PhD, researching Lebanon in real time as the war unfolded, and why mainstream therapy training isn't built for ethnic minorities. We also get into joy as resistance, community, and the small daily containers that keep us going....

In this episode of TatevTalks, host Tatev Sarkissyan sits down with Faith Abraham. Faith is a producer, writer, director and currently works in casting. We talk about her hilariously funny YouTube series called Birth Order and explore the intricacies of the entertainment industry. Faith discusses if she would ever go back to school and the way she manages her mental health. Check Out Previous Epis...

In this episode, Tatev Sarkissyan is joined by Zahra Mesrizadeh, author of The God  of the Gaps: Understanding Science Through the Lens of Religion and Politics. Zahra is currently a Ph. D. candidate in Bioengineering at UCSD where her primary research revolves in breast cancer. They discuss research, academia, phd life, and their friendship. Follow along!  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://y...

In this solo Q&A episode, I’m excited to answer all your questions about navigating grad school, handling rejection, and figuring out if a PhD is really the right path for you! We also dive deep into my Armenian heritage, the power of self-love, and why showing up as your authentic self is the absolute key to success. Join me for some real talk and remember that no matter what you're feel...

In this episode of Tatev Talks, host Tatev Sarkissyan sits down with Albert Babayan, a real estate professional who successfully pivoted from a career in electrical engineering to real estate. The conversation explores Babayan's unique journey, his structured philosophy on life, and his deep-rooted passion for music and meditation. Follow Tatev Talks: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tatev...

In this episode, Tatev Sarkissyan sits down with Dr. Jessica Morales-Chicas to unpack how researchers turn big questions into practical impact—and how students (especially first-gen) can find their North Star and thrive. We talk about explaining research in plain language, why belonging and motivation matter for student success, and how real programs and grants translate into opportunity on campus...

Science and Spirituality: Two Teachers Discussing the Balance Between Both Dr. Debra Moreno Garcia and Tatev Sarkissyan unpack how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness translate into everyday decisions. They get into evidence vs. lived experience, what “multiple truths” really means, and how culture, community, and equity shape mental-health outcomes. Along the way, they talk about c...