The podcast dedicated to loving our world, learning how to improve it, and launching debates on how we can sustain it and create positive change for future generations. Every month, Armon Owlia brings a guest who is an expert in a particular subject. Together, through research and answering the audience's questions, a course of action and an action plan can emerge. The goal of this podcast is simple: teach and create as much positive change as possible.
Armon Owlia sits with filmmaker, musician, and neurodiversity activist Madi Boll to discuss proper neurodiversity representation in the media, in light of the upcoming American release of the Sia-directed film, "Music." On top of answering audience questions and reflecting on the new ND Renegade-partnered merchandise, they discuss, amongst other things, how the studio system, both large and small, doesn't help aid proper representation, what steps can be taken for neurotypical creators to properly represent the neurodiverse, and their thoughts on neurodiverse portrayals on television versus film. Theme created by Kieren Brereton
Armon Owlia sits down with Mark McGregor, business coach and author of the book “Being on Mission,” to discuss finding one’s purpose in life. On top of answering audience questions, they discuss, amongst other things, the importance of a mission statement, learning how to establish goals, and how COVID-19 may have been the best time in modern history to establish a purpose. Theme created by Kieren Brereton
Armon Owlia sits down with Dr. Debbie Fetter, Professor of Nutrition at UC Davis, to discuss nutrition in the age of COVID-19. On top of answering audience questions, they discuss, amongst other things, the negative impact of “The Biggest Loser” on how nutrition is perceived, whether or not fad diets like Atkin’s and Paleo are effective, and how COVID-19 has affected both the nutrition of patients and the public, on top of finding ways to re-establish good eating habits during the pandemic. Theme created by Kieren Brereton
Armon Owlia sits down with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Professor at UC Berkeley and UCSF and author of "Another Kind of Madness," to discuss mental health awareness and suicide prevention. On top of answering audience questions, they discuss, amongst other things, how COVID-19 has affected the current state of mental health care and what will need to be done to improve the well-being of those either mentally ill or suicidal. Theme created by Kieren Brereton
Armon Owlia sits down with Dr. Amy Edwards, Director of Drexel University's Autism Support Program (DASP), to discuss autism and neurodiversity rights. On top of answering audience questions, they discuss, amongst other things, the prevalence of the anti-vaccination movement, lack of proper representation in the media, and what can be done to increase awareness of the topic. Theme created by Kieren Brereton
Introducing "Shadow Gallery Seminars" Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ShadowGallSemis. I hope to see you guys for the first episode on October 2nd. Music courtesy of Kieren Brereton
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