Ayush Prakash Podcast

Epiphany Jordan is a caregiver, and nurturer by nature and profession. She is the author of the book "Somebody Hold Me: The Single Person’s Guide to Nurturing Human Touch."In a world where isolation and disconnection have become epidemic, leaving countless individuals starving for genuine human connection and nurturing touch, how do we reclaim the fundamental healing power of compassionate physical contact?Expect to learn why modern society's touch starvation is contributing to widespread emotional and physical distress, how therapeutic touch and bodywork can unlock profound healing when integrated with traditional care approaches, why reconnecting with our bodies and allowing nurturing touch is often the missing piece in personal transformation, how individuals can safely explore healing touch modalities while honoring appropriate boundaries and consent, what practical approaches anyone can use to begin cultivating more meaningful physical connection in their daily lives, and how a shift from the old paradigm of separation and competition to a new story of interbeing and interconnection might be the key to healing our touch-starved, disconnected modern world through the revolutionary act of compassionate human contact.Connect with Epiphany: Website: https://www.nurturinghumantouch.com-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

Alisa Gracheva is a licensed mental health counselor and spiritual integration specialist who has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between traditional therapy and ancient healing wisdom. In a world where mental health crises are reaching epidemic proportions and conventional treatments often fall short, how do we address the deeper spiritual disconnection that underlies many psychological struggles? This conversation with Alisa explores how she is revolutionizing mental health treatment by helping individuals reconnect with their Higher and Authentic Self through the integration of therapy, sacred plant medicine, sound healing, and energy work.Expect to learn why traditional therapy alone often fails to create lasting transformation for those dealing with trauma and substance abuse, how sacred plant medicine and alternative healing modalities can unlock profound psychological breakthroughs when used responsibly, what role sound healing therapy and energy work play in addressing mental health disorders at their energetic root, why reconnecting with one's spiritual essence is often the missing piece in achieving true mental wellness, how individuals can safely explore alternative healing paths while maintaining grounding in evidence-based practices, what practical tools anyone can use immediately to begin their journey toward spiritual and psychological integration, and how a shift from purely symptom-focused treatment to holistic soul-centered healing might be the key to addressing the mental health crisis in our disconnected modern world.Connect with Alisa: Website: https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/staff/alisa-grachevaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisa_art/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisagracheva89/-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

Dr. Ran Anbar is a pediatric pulmonologist and hypnosis expert who has helped over 8,000 children harness their inner power to overcome mental and physical health challenges. In a generation facing unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and social media-driven isolation, how do we empower teenagers to take ownership of their own wellness and tap into their inherent resilience? This conversation with Dr. Anbar explores how he is revolutionizing teen awareness, guidance, and mental health by teaching young people to become their own healers rather than simply prescribing solutions for them.Expect to learn why today's teenagers are more likely to be lonely, depressed, and stressed than any previous generation, how the power of positive self-talk and mental imagery can transform a teen's relationship with anxiety and pain, what role hypnosis and mind-body techniques play in helping young people overcome everything from asthma to academic pressure, why teaching teens to listen to their inner wisdom is more effective than solving their problems for them, how parents can support their teenagers' journey toward independence while maintaining connection, what practical tools teens can use immediately to improve sleep, manage relationships, and make tough decisions, and how a shift from external fixes to internal empowerment might be the key to raising healthier, more confident young adults in our rapidly changing world.Connect with Dr. Anbar: Website: https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/provider/ran-d-anbar-md-faapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randanbarmd/-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

Arik Brueckner is the CEO of Choice, a pioneering global online booking platform for paid companionship and intimacy.In a world grappling with what his company calls "the global pandemic of loneliness," how do we address the growing disconnect between technology's promise of connection and our deepest human needs? This conversation explores how one entrepreneur is attempting to de-stigmatize paid companionship while increasing safety for everyone involved.Expect to learn how technology is revolutionizing an industry that extends far beyond sex work, why traditional approaches to combating loneliness may be failing, what ethical frameworks look like when building platforms for vulnerable populations, how identity verification and safety technology can transform intimate services, why the stigma around paid companionship might be more harmful than the practice itself, what the intersection of business and basic human needs reveals about our society, and how we might redefine what healthy connection looks like in the digital age.Find Arik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arikbrueckner/Website: choice.ch-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

Sally Raymond is a mother, speaker, and the author of The Son I Knew Too Late, a raw and deeply personal account of losing her son to suicide.What happens when a parent realizes too late what their child was silently enduring? In a world where mental health is discussed more than ever, it’s still rare to hear such unfiltered truth from the inside of grief, regret, and love.Expect to learn what signs often go unnoticed, why good intentions aren’t always enough, how boys are silently suffering under the weight of emotional isolation, why vulnerability must start at home, what conversations can save a life, how to make space for pain without fixing it, and why it’s time to redefine what it means to truly know someone and love them well.Find Sally: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Knew-Too-Late-Survive-ebook/dp/B086HWN3KYWebsite: https://sallyaraymond.com-This is episode 140 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast. Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 139 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast. John M. O’Brien, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, professional speaker, and executive coach.Find John: Rudeness Rehab book: https://www.amazon.com/Rudeness-Rehab-Reclaiming-Civility-Workplace/dp/1957651911Website: https://rudenessrehab.comTimestamps:0:00 Incivility and rudeness10:11 Is rudeness learned behaviour?14:05 Cultural relativism20:41 Rudeness on social media39:27 Communication styles43:27 Anger50:50 John's beginnings53:19 Social dynamics56:50 Health factors59:09 Advice for rudeness1:03:59 Magic wand1:06:33 Hope1:07:50 Find John-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 137 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast. Dr. Zabina Bhasin (or Dr. Zee) is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and the visionary founder of Listen to the Kidz. Connect with Dr. Zee: Website: https://www.dr-zee.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrZee_mdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drzee_mdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drzee_md/Timestamps: 0:00 Adults dismissing Gen Z4:00 Misreading and entitlement9:32 Intimidation11:56 Listening skills14:37 Listen to the Kidz22:52 Unfairness30:11 Conversations with Gen Z35:30 Technology47:00 Apolitical cancel culture55:48 Dr. Zee’s purpose1:00:42 Advice1:02:16 The most successful ending question1:04:17 Magic wand1:05:46 Hope1:05:55 Find Dr. Zee-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 138 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast. Amy Love is the author of the forthcoming book Raising Entrepreneurs: Preparing Kids for Success in the Age of AI. In this new book, she explores how to foster entrepreneurial mindsets in children to help them thrive in a rapidly evolving world.Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3LWHNJJ/Connect with Amy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydlove/X: https://x.com/amydlove/Timestamps:0:00 AI in 20254:44 Parenting with AI21:50 Community41:40 AI and social media 52:19 Automation58:19 Advice1:03:52 Magic wand1:04:27 Hope1:05:54 Find Amy-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 136 of the (rebranded) Ayush Prakash Podcast. G. Scott Graham works as an existential handyman — fixing what’s broken, realigning what’s off-kilter, and helping others rebuild their lives with meaning, purpose, and a bit of duct tape when needed. He’s also an author, a career coach, a business coach, and a psychedelic support coach in Boston, Massachusetts.Connect with Scott: Website: https://gscottgraham.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamgscott/X: https://x.com/grahamgscott/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bostoncareercoach/Timestamps:0:00 True Azimuth5:07 Grief18:24 Superficiality with love31:51 Meta-commitment35:57 Meditation39:57 Western destruction of Eastern concepts46:05 The Soul50:19 Critiques of LGBT community56:15 Psychedelics1:07:13 Against Cannabis legalization1:16:28 Magic wand1:17:29 Hope1:20:05 Google Stalk Scott-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 135 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Dr. Ran Anbar is a leader in clinical hypnosis, and his 20 years of experience have allowed him to successfully treat over 5,000 children. He also served as a professor of pediatrics and medicine and the director of pediatric pulmonology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, for 21 years.Connect with Dr. Anbar: Website: https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/provider/ran-d-anbar-md-faapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randanbarmd/Timestamps:0:00 Subconscious mind6:34 The Self11:15 Paranormal vs supernatural vs hallucination13:51 Cultural hesitancy and receivers18:40 Openness31:47 Pharmaceutical companies37:12 Signal vs noise40:59 Flow46:01 Incorporating into daily life50:33 The Devil52:45 The human condition 59:19 Hypnosis in Western society1:03:31 Magic wand for the subconscious mind1:08:31 Consciousness1:10:23 Hope1:13:06 Find Dr. Anbar-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 134 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Joshua Shea is a certified pornography addiction and betrayal trauma coach, author, and speaker who specializes in helping individuals and couples affected by pornography addiction and related trauma.Connect with Joshua: Website: thatcorncoach.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatcorncoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-shea-7b9932194/Timestamps: 0:00 Does porn addiction really exist? 2:47 What's happening in the brain? 10:09 Effect on young people17:10 Exposure22:59 Male vs female usage27:05 Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction33:01 Emotional component37:09 Sexual violence and consent44:12 Healthy use49:32 Magic wand50:59 Hope53:48 Find Joshua-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 133 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Tiffany Zehara is the Founder and Owner of Humanitarian Entrepreneur®.Connect with Tiffany: Bento: https://bento.me/tiffanyzeharaTimestamps:0:00 Misunderstandings of sex work7:04 Drive and personality12:29 Emotional toll and legality19:27 Acting in sex work20:41 Sex worker community25:11 Mental health31:03 Ethical and unethical porn41:56 Magic wand43:19 Hope-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 132 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Mike Todasco is a former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and a current Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at San Diego State University, where he focuses on AI's impact on creativity and innovation.Connect with Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/Medium: https://medium.com/@todascoTimestamps: 0:00 AI-generated Ideas2:07 AI writing7:37 AI Art Turing Test9:16 AI Positivity, Bias, Negativity14:39 Fast forwarding a decade17:02 Biotechnology21:38 Agency23:42 Rewinding a decade30:36 Creativity and experimentation35:48 Innovation vs hype42:15 Magic wand45:01 Hope-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 131 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Nikhil Raval is the author of the book Generational Fusion: How to Master the Multi-Gen Workforce: Uniting Strengths Across Ages. He is also the host of the popular podcast Working with Gen Z, which examines all facets of the Gen Z generation at the workplace. Timestamps: 0:00 Who are Gen Z?7:52 Indian demographics12:15 Engagement and retention20:22 Managing Gen Z40:30 Couple’s therapy44:19 Generational Fusion48:47 Gen Alpha53:10 Magic wand54:53 Hope56:33 Find NikhilConnect with Nikhil:-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 130 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Henrik de Gyor is an active consultant, podcaster, and author. He often podcasts and writes about niche topics which he unpacks into essential elements.Timestamps: 0:00 AI for individuals3:05 Fear and curiosity10:11 Blurred lines17:01 AI in education24:54 Valuable businesses32:14 My AI Fluency38:40 AI agents41:03 Transitional automation44:10 Cybersecurity49:26 Insecure jobs52:31 Advice to find jobs56:11 Mental health59:32 Advice in AI1:01:01 Magic wand1:01:19 Hope1:01:40 Find Henrik-Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

This is episode 129 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Alex Rosalez is an AI/ML product executive with over 25 years of experience in tech.Connect with Alex: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformationalJourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lexrosa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-rosalez-508a591/Need Advice? Book a 1:1 w/me @ https://intro.co/alexrosalezTimestamps:0:00 Is technology actually accelerating? 9:26 Pandora's Box15:22 Dystopia19:47 Protopia29:47 Work and meaning46:50 Hope47:49: Find Alex-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.podBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/

Ankur Barua is University Senior Lecturer in Hindu Studies in the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in theology and religious studies from the University of Cambridge.Connect with Ankur: Faculty Website: https://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/directory/ankur-barua-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.podBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/

Julien Belmont is the CEO and Co-Founder of Life, the Humane Social Network. Find Julien:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienbelmont/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julienbelmont1/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julienbelmont1 Youtube:  ⁨@JulienBelmont1⁩  Timestamps: 0:00 Problems with Social Media9:52 Bullying22:45 Life, The Humane Network27:45 Addiction and Connection32:50 Life, Continued46:43 Power and Corruption53:53 Politics1:08:13 Magic Wand1:10:29 Hope1:12:05 Find Julien-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.podBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/

Chris Hood is a strategist, speaker, and author of Customer Transformation and Infailable. Find Chris:Website: https://chrishood.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishood.ig/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishood/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chrishoodTimestamps: 0:00 AI Sucks3:15 Responsibility of AI6:20 ChatGPT10:31: Hype14:27 Infailable17:52 Inferiority to AI21:23 AI Before ChatGPT25:39 Dangers38:06 Future of AI41:24 Advice42:42 Magic Wand43:50 Hope44:49 Find Chris-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.podBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/

This is episode of 125 the Gen Z Diplomat PodcastMike Simmons is the founder and former leader of Astronomers Without Borders.Connect with Mike: Website: https://astro4equity.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-simmons-astro/Timestamps: 0:00 Missed Opportunities5:35 Mike’s Story7:59 Risk15:37 60s Space Race12:46 Going to Space23:39 Mars27:11 Problems in Space30:30 Astronomy31:59 Connection39:25: Developing Countries41:45 Unity47:55 Exoplanets50:08 Astronomy 4 Equity55:24 Pale Blue Dot57:54 Magic Wand1:03:20 Hope1:05:15 Find Mike-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.podBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/