Author: Armen Shirvanian
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224: Some Takeaways From My Recent Relationship
We all process things a bit differently, and I like to look at what I missed and what I can work on. I like to keep my ego from building, by sharing and talking and thinking through times. I like to come out a more understanding person who is more connected. This episode is one…
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223: Brian Dy | Physical Therapist With Vision To Tackle Widespread Loneliness
Physical therapy and home health is one thing, but empowering others mentally by countering their loneliness is another thing. My friend since high school Brian joins on episode 223 of the show to discuss his interest in putting out content, speaking, empowering people, and battling widespread loneliness. Brian Dy (PT, DPT, CKTP, CSCS) is a…
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222: Cary McClelland | Personal Stories Of Tech, Soul, Housing, And Challenges In “Silicon City”
The Bay area is a region of technology, higher-level education, and much creativity. There is soul and flair and venture capital. A lot is going on in a small and dense space, and this ignites stories of results, challenges, and struggles. Author Cary McClelland interviewed and collected stories from numerous individuals across the region, and…
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219: Matthew O. Jackson | Social, Financial, And Global Network Dynamics In “The Human Network”
Your social position determines your power, beliefs, behaviors, and the way that you interact with the world. Are you a central figure in groups that you participate in? Are you able to get information or leverage transferred smoothly? Did the financial institutions of yesterday have all the information that they needed? Economics Professor Matthew O.…
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216: Steven Strogatz | Calculus, Biological Dynamics, And More From His Book “Infinite Powers”
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that speaks to the flow of our society. You might think of derivatives and integrals, but you can also think of it as deconstruction and reconstruction. Professor Steven Strogatz of Cornell University wrote Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe to detail how calculus links with…
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215: Leveraging Your Strengths, And Some Words About Nipsey Hussle
You have a set of strengths and built up investments that is your source of highest energy. It is worth working from that, instead of starting items from scratch. One is way more motivating than the other. On episode 215 of the show, I discuss this concept. As well, I want to include material on…
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214: Paty Ramirez | Life Coaching With Care, Meditation, And Broad Perspective
Caring is something we look to see more of. In episode 214, transformational life coach and creator of Self Love Mafia Paty Ramirez joins to discuss what got her into coaching, how she has applied her abilities, the importance of meditation, and more. Having some of these life skills is the differentiating point between a…
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213: Nick Tovar | Scientific Thinking, IT For Surgical Imaging, Technology Viewpoints, And Gaming
Scientific thinkers get along. Guest Nick Tovar on episode 213 is my friend of a long time, and both of us think about and keep up with recent science and technology. Nick does IT for a company that makes imaging products that doctors use for surgeries and related applications. Show notes: how we met and…
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212: Doruk Gundogan | From Lawyer To Actor, Observation, Questioning Everything, And Life Shifts
You might know of Doruk Gundogan from his lawyering (word I just made up) after studying law at Cambridge, or you may know of him currently as an actor in the United States. Doruk joins us on episode 212 of the show to let us know about his story and perspective, and how an observational…
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211: Mimmy Loftin | Views On Love And Sexuality For Teens And Tweens In “Your Body Is A Gift”
We bring a variety of perspectives to The Armen Show podcast, and this episode is no exception. Guest Mimmy Loftin is author of an upcoming book about sexuality, love, and relationships. I always like to support creators doing their thing, because they are able to reach out to someone who meshes well with them. In…
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210: Self-support, Non-process, Limbic Resonance, Adversity, And Context
The stream of consciousness is back in place for episode 210, which reminds us of the 210 freeway in Los Angeles. Show notes: why the steps along the way are not so relevant to me, but the stepping beyond past elements is why you should support the things that you have made or done, regardless…
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209: Recent Postings, Statistics, Other Shows, Quote Posts, And Broad Vision
The Armen Show comes forward with variety on this one where it returns to me bringing you the updates and stream of consciousness. On this one, I bring up: recent postings that have been on the show some of the statistics associated with the show, and how they have improved over time other podcasts and…
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207: Carl Zimmer | Science Writing, Evolution Through Time, And His “What Is Life” Podcast
Prolific science writing in the topics of evolution, parasites, and the brain is the domain of author and New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer, who joins us on episode 207 of the show. Carl Zimmer reports from the frontiers of biology, where scientists are expanding our understanding of life. Since 2004 he has written about…
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206: Alan Jasanoff | The Connection Between Brain And Body, And More From “The Biological Mind”
The connection between the brain, body, and mind is the connection between the subunits of our living world. Professor Alan Jasanoff, director of the Center for Neurobiological Engineering at MIT, explored this topic in his book The Biological Mind. Professor Jasanoff obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemical Sciences at Harvard College. After completing his Masters in Chemistry…
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205: Charles S. Cockell | Astrobiology, And How Physics Shapes Evolution, In “The Equations of Life”
Biology will reach out to the endless openness, but it will be limited and managed by physics and the equations that govern our universe. In this episode, we discuss with Professor Charles S. Cockell of the University of Edinburgh about topics in his book The Equations of Life. Before Professor Cockell taught in the School of Physics and…