Conversations with Sharzad
Welcome to Conversations with Sharzad. Each season brings an exciting new topic to explore through unfiltered interviews with unique guests.
Episodes
28 episodes
Tech Life Balance
A big thank you to Susan Reynolds, the co-founder of LookUp.Live , for agreeing to speak with me about the importance of finding Tech Life Balance.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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33:25
Teenage Mental Health Crisis
It's awful to hear about the current teenage mental health crisis. I totally agree with Kailani that there needs to be more qualified resources for our youth! Fortunately she seems like she has a great head on her shoulders, but I know that's n...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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18:26
Online Predators / One Teen Shares Her Story
Online Predators / One Teen Shares Her StoryGrace shares her story about how she dealt with an online predator who sexualized her. She also shares some great advice for parents on how to deal with their own teens when it comes to social...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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16:47
Are Teenagers addicted to social media? A High School Teachers Shares His Thoughts
Are Teenagers addicted to social media? A High School Teachers Shares His Thoughts What better person to discuss teenagers and their potential addiction to social media than a High School teacher! One thing I truly find shocking is...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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23:51
Fentanly Overdose from Snapchat / One Father's Painful Story
Fentanly Overdose from Snapchat / One Father's Painful Story I know this conversation is heavy and painful to hear but I do believe it's an important one. I'm in awe of the parents out there who have turned their pain into purpose....
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:29
Impact of Social Media on TEENS
Impact of Social Media on TEENS Have you ever wondering what the actual impact of social media is on teens!? Are they enjoying the apps? Is their mental health suffering?! Do they actually socialize in person or is it all online!? I've been cur...
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19:17
Suicide From Cyberbullying / A Mother Shares Her Painful Story
One mother shares the painful story of how her teenage son experienced an overwhelming amount of cyberbullying that it lead to his suicide. This conversation series is part of an on going collaboration with the Organization of Social Media Safe...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:38
Dangers of Social Media
On this season of Conversations With Sharzad I'll be exploring the dangers of social media on our YOUTH- specifically teenagers. It was EYE OPENING to interview parents, teens and educators about the harmful effects of social media. Be sure to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:49
Co-Founder of the Satanic Temple
On this week's episode we chat with Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple. He walks us through what being a Satanist ACTUALLY means, common stereotypes, their core beliefs and why membership has been going up as the Supreme Court get...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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41:16
Reasons to be a Nudist
On this week's episode we chat with Stephane, a nudist/naturist! We talk about everything from why humans started to cover themselves thousands of years ago to the many reasons to be naked in front of your kids. Stephane was incredibly well spo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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52:54
Straight Man Dresses As A Woman
On this week's episode we have Sami, a straight man who likes to dress up like a woman! He takes us through everything from his early life growing up in a conservative and religious Florida town to what it's like for him to date. In his words h...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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35:36
Mom of Quadruplets
On this week's episode we have Natalie, a mom of QUADRUPLETS! Yes, she had four babies come out of her at one time. We chat about everything from how she got pregnant to when her doctors advised her to terminate the pregnancy. (Spoiler Alert: S...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:11
We Are in a Throuple
On today's episode we interview a three way couple, commonly referred to as a throuple! We chat about how they all became a couple, how they have sex, common misconceptions and why two females and a male is more common than two males and a fema...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:44
Recovering Heroin Addict
In today's episode we chat with Taylor, a recovering heroin addict. She takes us through what led her down the path to heroin, her multiple overdoses and what happened to finally get her to stay clean. She has now been sober for five years but ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:42
Life in a Wheelchair
On today's episode we chat with Monica who has been in a wheelchair for the past ten years. We chat about everything from her inherited disability to the common reactions she gets when going out in public. She was so well spoken and we learned ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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29:22
Living Off The Grid
On today's episode we chat with Shama, who lives completely off the grid! We chat about what it means to live off the grid, why she was pulled to live in nature and what it feels like to be self reliant. Shama was so full of wisdom and such a b...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:17
What is a Death Doula?
On this week's episode we chat with Amelia, a death doula! She describes how she got into death care, what not to say to a dying person, what most people's final moments look like and her thoughts on the afterlife. Amelia was such a beautiful l...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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48:11
Life on a Commune
In today's episode we chat with Jules, who lives on a commune! We chat about everything from the differences between a commune and a cult to how they work and share money. Jules was so interesting to chat with and we are so impressed with the s...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:22
America's Highest Earning Legal Prostitute
In today's episode we chat with Alice, a legal prostitute in Nevada! She doesn't fit any of the common stereotypes we see in the movies, she's bubbly, smart and a passionate advocate for sex workers. We chat about everything from how much she m...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:13
Hunting and Killing Your Own Food
In today's episode we chat with Evan, a tried and true hunter. We cover everything from carbon footprints to trophy hunting to gun laws. He talks about common misconceptions he faces and we discover how much we actually have in common. Evan has...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:08
Conversation with A Cam Girl
This week we chat with Magda, a cam girl! As a self described sex worker she takes us through everything from how she got started in the sex industry, how much she makes in a nude session, how her fiance' feels about her line of work and common...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:22
Embalm Dead Bodies, Life as a Mortician
This week on the podcast we have Savannah, a mortician! We chat about everything from how she got into death care, what it's like to embalm a dead body and her thoughts on what happens after we die. She was so sweet and fascinating to connect w...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:35
Child Refugee Story
In today's episode we chat with Florida, an Eritrean refugee. She takes us through her wild journey from Africa to Europe at age eleven, her experience living with a foster mom and what she wants people to know about the refugee experience. She...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:13
Gangster turned Evangelical
In this weeks episode we chat with Doug, a gangster turned evangelical. He takes us on his journey from the streets to the church and how god saved him from a life of crime and partying. Inspiring and vulnerable, Doug is the real deal!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:05
Young Widow with Kids
In today's episode we chat with Salina, a young widow with two kids. We talk about the day she became a widow, how she told her children their dad had passed away and how she deals with the grief. We cover everything from dealing with the finan...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:16