The Chaya Podcast
The Chaya Podcast
Chaya Community
The Chaya Podcast is a sacred platform where Jewish Iranian change makers turn taboo topics into transformational opportunities for our community. The intention of this podcast is to support our listeners’ evolution by challenging the rules our community taught us to buy into for “the best life.” We invite you to decide from a more conscious place which practices you want to keep, which ones you want to let go of, and how you can own those decisions and ultimately thrive in more fulfilling and authentic life.
Episode 17: Career Clarity and Money Mindset with Ashley Stahl
In this episode Nicole interviews career expert, Ashley Stahl on how to find career clarity and remove limiting beliefs around your money mindset. We talk about: Finding your purpose, how to have more impact in your career, uncovering Jewish Iranian struggles around career, common limiting beliefs about money that keep us stuck, and how to set up a support system around your career.
Jan 20, 2021
31 min
Episode 16: A Jewish Take on Addiction
In this episode, Nicole interviews Beit T'shuvah's Rabbi Joseph Shamash and Danny. They discuss what t’shuvah is, how Persian Jewish culture relates to addiction, the difference between addiction vs. experimentation, and how to help a loved one through addiction.
Dec 18, 2020
40 min
Episode 15: Coming out of the Closet + LGBTQ Allyship
In this episode, Nicole interviews Arya Marvazy of JQ International on his story to owning his sexuality. Arya and Nicole also discuss how to reveal closeted parts of themselves, whether sexuality is fluid or fixed, and the difference between a supporter vs an ally.
Dec 1, 2020
31 min
Episode 14: How To Get The Community Out Of The Bedroom
In this episode, Nicole Nowparvar LCSW interviews April Wright LMFT on SEX! They cover questions on: how much we should know about our partner’s sexual history, how to communicate your desires in the bedroom, how to sexually explore your own body, myths and truths around sex, what makes a cheater, a cheater!
Nov 22, 2020
48 min
Episode 13: How Music Can Heal Us All
In this episode, Nicole interviews singer and songwriter, Ashley Zarah, about her new album: Better Mess. Nicole and Zarah dive in about the gains and losses of following your creative passion as a Persian Jew. They also explore the deeper meaning behind Zarah’s album covering topics on codependency, sexual assault, authenticity, gossip vs. truth. And ultimately, speak of the healing power of music.
Nov 6, 2020
55 min
Episode 12: Hubris and Humility = Leadership
In this episode Farah Shamolian, co-founder of Chaya Community, interviews Sam Yebri of 30 Years After on leadership. Some questions we answer are, what is leadership + what qualities define a good leader? How can we be leaders in small and big ways? What’s the gap in leadership in the Jewish Iranian community and what is the vision for our future leaders?
Oct 22, 2020
35 min
Episode 11: How to Attract The Love of Your Life
In this episode, Nicole interviews Arjang Zendehdel of Dreamality Education & Coaching on the seven keys to attracting your mate. They also address people’s blocks and blind spots when dating in the Persian Jewish community. Additionally, discover powerful ways to overcome loneliness or frustration with dating; and instead date with happiness and confidence.
Oct 5, 2020
42 min
Episode 10: Reslience, Depression, and Baldness: Deep Thoughts on Very Persian Struggles
In this episode, Nicole Nowparvar interviews Tabby Refael on her viral article that addresses the taboo topic of depression in the Jewish Iranian community. They address questions: As a community, what did we gain by moving to America and what did we lose? How can we speak to our parents about mental health issues? How to think about mental illness when dating? How to navigate mental health issues if you’re still living at home with your parents?
Sep 27, 2020
55 min
Episode 9: Getting Married Vs. Being Married
Nicole interviews Hava Rahimian on the trends in Jewish Iranian when dating for marriage. Hava shares secrets on how to get clarity on whether the person you’re dating is your future spouse. We explain the difference between getting married and having a marriage and highlight common blindspots we miss when dating for marriage. We answer questions about what to do if you are single or in a relationship looking to have a marriage? How to bounce back after a break up or watching your parents go through a divorce?
Sep 13, 2020
54 min
Episode 8: From Outsider to Leader: A Conversation on Bullying
In this episode, Nicole interviews Kevin Noparvar @how.kev.eats.it on being an outsider, being bullied and how he transformed into a leader. They dive into deep questions on: What does adult bullying look like in the Jewish Iranian Community? How does it damage us? How can one rise above bullying and go from a victim to a victor?
Aug 28, 2020
39 min
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