Not My Circle

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. 

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 not always the norm.  As always I highly recommend checking out the Organization of Social Media Safety and taking the free course so you can learn how to keep your kids SAFE online. Website below. Check out the Organization of Social Media Safety:https://www.socialmediasafety.org/Link to the FREE Social Media Safety SUPER COURSE:https://courses.ofsms.org/courses/the...*if you are a teenager with a story about the dangers social media that you feel is important to share please email me at SharzadK@gmail.com

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 media. As always I highly recommend checking out the Organization of Social Media Safety and taking the free course so you can learn how to keep your kids SAFE online. Website below. Check out the Organization of Social Media Safety:https://www.socialmediasafety.org/Link to the FREE Social Media Safety SUPER COURSE:https://courses.ofsms.org/courses/the...*if you are a teenager with a story about the dangers social media that you feel is important to share please email me at SharzadK@gmail.com

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 the amount of time kids are spending on apps- some are regularly clocking 14 hour days! Check out the Organization of Social Media Safety: https://www.socialmediasafety.org/ Link to the FREE Social Media Safety SUPER COURSE: https://courses.ofsms.org/courses/the... *if you are a teenager with a story about the dangers social media that you feel is important to share please email me at SharzadK@gmail.com Hi all! I'm back with a new season of my conversation series. On this season 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 check out the free course that I linked above so you can learn how to keep your kids SAFE online. Be well!!!

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.Check out the Organization of Social Media Safety: https://www.socialmediasafety.org/ Link to the FREE Social Media Safety SUPER COURSE: https://courses.ofsms.org/courses/the... *if you are a parent or teenager with a story about the dangers social media that you feel is important to share please email me at SharzadK@gmail.com

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 curious about that for years! Today I'm sharing an interview with a beautiful young teen who let's me pull the curtain back on what it's REALLY like to grow up with social media. Check out the Organization of Social Media Safety: https://www.socialmediasafety.org/ Link to the FREE Social Media Safety SUPER COURSE: https://courses.ofsms.org/courses/the-buckling-the-social-media-seatbelt-supercourse *if you are a teenager with a story about the dangers social media that you feel is important to share please email me at SharzadK@gmail.com

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 Safety. Consider taking their FREE course so you can learn how to keep your kids SAFE online. SocialMediaSafety.org 

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 check out the free course that I linked below so you can learn how to keep your kids SAFE online.Check out the Organization of Social Media Safety:https://www.socialmediasafety.org/Link to the FREE Social Media Safety SUPER COURSE:https://courses.ofsms.org/courses/the...

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 gets more Christian. Lucien was incredibly well spoken and thought provoking and we learned so much from him! To find out more about Lucien and the Satanic Temple follow them on instagram @thesatanictemple

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 spoken and we learned so much from him! To find out more about Stephane and his community at Bare Oaks follow them on instagram @bareoaks

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 he's just a "straight dude who likes to look and feel pretty."To find out more about Sami and his journey follow him on instagram @samiflair

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: She Didn't!) Natalie was so sweet and we loved hearing about her unique motherhood experience. To find out more about Natalie and her journey follow her on Instagram @kikiandthequads

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 female when it comes to polyamory. We were so impressed by how open and honest they were and could feel the love and respect they all had for each other. Enjoy! To learn more about Pri, Dani and Steven follow them on Instagram @vicarious.tv

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 in her words everyday she's "chasing recovering like I used to chase heroin." To find out more about Taylor and her journey follow her on instagram @tayyfaithh

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 so much from her. She is reclaiming the disabled narrative and we are here for it! To find out more about Monica and her journey follow her on Instagram @monicaenglethomas

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 bright light, we are so inspired by her journey! To find out more about Shama and the Heartland Collective follow them on Instagram @theheartlandcollective

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 light and we loved hearing what she had to say. We really believe that talking about death can make life so much sweeter! To find out more about Amelia and her journey follow her on Instagram @Amelia.deathdoula

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 sustainable, inclusive lifestyle Jules lives at Twin Oaks. To find out more about Jules and their journey follow them on Instagram: @jules.amanita

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 made last year to the biggest mistake she thinks people make in the bedroom. Alice was such a great speaker and we learned so much about the prositution industry from her! To find out more about Alice and her journey follow her on Instagram @thealicelittleofficial

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 an obvious love and respect for the earth and it was so great to connect with him and learn about his life and culture! To find out more about Evan and his journey follow him on Instagram @evan_c_smith

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 miscronceptions people have about her. It was so fun hearing her story and getting to know more about this exploding industry! You can learn more about Magda and her journey on instagram @hellcat_nat

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 with. In her words "it's a lot of sites, it's a lot of smells, it's a lot of emotions." To find out more about Savannah and her journey follow her on Instagram @pinkhearsesociety

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 was so sweet and full of wisdom and we had such an eye opening conversation. Florida is also currently writing a book about her journey. To learn more about her and her story you can follow her on Instagram at florida_xx

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! 

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 financial stress of becoming a widow to what it's like dating after losing her husband. She is so raw and real and we had such a beautiful conversation about life, death and everything in between. You can learn more about Salina and her journey on Instagram @on_lollipops_and_crisps

On today's episode we chat with Casey, a feedee! She talks to us about her love of being fed and watching her body grow in size. She's goes into detail about purposely gaining almost 200 pounds in just a few months and what it's like to film herself eating for money. It was incredibly fascinating to hear about her life and learn more about the feedee/feeder community!

In this weeks episode we chat with Rachel, a little person. She takes us through how her parents told her she was a little person, what it's like going to the grocery store and why it's important not to use the "M" word! She is incredibly sweet and full of sage wisdom. In her words, "being a little person is the easiest thing about me."You can learn more about Rachel and her journey on Instagram @thatlittlemom

Welcome to Not My Circle, a new conversation series! On this week's episode we chat with Lindsey. Growing up as a transgender person in a religious household they were subjected to intense push back from their family and community. After being sent to conversion therapy sessions at their church they moved out on their own to Orlando. We chatted about everything from Lindsey's love life to their relationship with their family and everything in between. Linds is such an inspiring, conscious and thoughtful human and it was so much fun connecting with them!You can learn more about Lindsey's journey on Instagram: @I_jaymes_