Arash's World Podcast

About Arash's World Podcast

This podcast is affiliated with the blog Arash's World dealing with existential issues and solutions in health and wellness, psychology, and philosophy. By providing reviews on books alongside exclusive, insightful & thought-provoking interviews with health & wellness experts, renowned psychologists & psychotherapists as well as global thought leaders and life coaches, we put together and forge individual holistic paths toward health, happiness, and wellbeing in your personal & professional life!

Publisher

Arash Farzaneh

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

19 Jul 2021

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

222 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Following Harry: Filmmaker Susanne Rostock on Belafonte’s Enduring Legacy and Turning Pain into Purpose Through Art

   In this episode, I have the great pleasure of speaking with filmmaker Susanne Rostock on how her documentary “Following Harry” reveals the depth of Harry Belafonte’s commitment to human rights. Susanne explains that his art and activism were inseparable as he understood the influence of his voice and used it to connect people, support others, and inspire and encourage meaningful action. The documentary also shows how we can turn pain into purpose through creativity and collaboration. Susanne highlights the Harry Belafonte Songwriters Workshop, where young people transformed pressure and trauma into music, and the prison choir, whose members felt recognized as human beings. She emphasizes Belafonte’s belief that change begins when we acknowledge our common humanity. Moreover, we talk about Harry Belafonte’s impressive ability to inspire younger generations and bridge social divides. Susanne shares how even a twelve-year-old viewer left the film with a clearer sense of identity and responsibility. We then finish with Belafonte’s enduring global legacy, where audiences can watch Following Harry as well as Susanne Rostock’s forthcoming film, The Hidden Diary of Diahann Carroll.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   The Joy Molecule with Larry Kesslin on How Real Human Connection Creates Meaning and Happiness

   In this wide-ranging conversation on Arash’s World, I have the pleasure of speaking with author and human connection coach Larry Kesslin about what it means to live as an integrated, authentic person. Drawing on his book The Joy Molecule: How to Unlock the Power of Human Connection, Larry distinguishes the roles we perform from the deeper self beneath them. He argues that joy and inner peace begin with knowing what we are, who we are, and why we are and with showing up consistently across work, relationships, and everyday life. The discussion then turns to the paradox of modern connection: despite being constantly linked through technology, many people feel increasingly lonely and emotionally disconnected. Larry traces this shift from the communal “campfire” to individual screens and the age of AI, presenting technology as an accelerant rather than the root cause. He invites listeners to look beyond status, occupation, and superficial interaction, suggesting that purpose is found not by chasing an abstract goal but by noticing where we connect most deeply, that is with people, nature, animals, creativity, or service. Throughout the episode, Larry offers a thoughtful and practical philosophy of agency: circumstances do not have to define our joy, comparison undermines our sense of “enoughness” while curiosity is more useful than judgment. He contrasts momentary happiness with the steadier clarity of joy, redefines success as freedom joined with contribution, and shares how gatherings and initiatives, such as “Good Food, Good Men” create space for honest conversation and belonging. The result is an engaging reflection on resilience, meaning, and the distinctly human capacities for presence, service, and genuine connection.

3. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Walking Well with a Curious and Wandering Mind: Ken Wilson on Paths, Pilgrimages, Birdsongs, Planted Trees, Microdosing, and Transformation

   In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to author, poet, professor, and dedicated walker Ken Wilson about his book, Walking Well: Trails, Paths, Pilgrimages. We start with a simple question why walk? and follow it from his childhood rambles and daily commute through Regina’s Wascana Centre to the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrimage that made walking an even bigger part of his life. Ken explains that walking can be meditative, but it can also give our thoughts room to wander, rehearse difficult conversations, and unlock new ideas. We compare what solo walks give us with the easy, free-flowing connection that can happen when we walk beside someone else. Along the way, we talk about pandemic walks, mindfulness in motion, birdsong, planted trees on the Prairies, and the way a familiar route can shape the mood and rhythm of an entire day. Our conversation also takes a more personal turn as he reflects on mental health, microdosing, and a powerful guided experience that left him feeling he had been given a second chance. We bring in Dickens, pilgrimage stories, and the idea that walking’s steady back-and-forth movement may help us process experience. By the end, Ken makes a warm and convincing case that when we step outside, pay attention, and keep moving, we may find more creativity, connection, and renewal than we expected.

Who has been a guest on Arash's World Podcast

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• Carmen Turner Schott
• Dr Kathryn Ford
• Dr Carl Rothschild
• Bruce Hunter
• Hollay Ghadery

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

15,201

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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