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SeroTunein
by Kurien
SeroTunein is a podcast hosted by Kurien Thomas that explores sustainable development through the lens of cultural identity, social innovation, and consciousness. Each epidose features either open monologue or interviews with technologists, public health experts, humanitarian aid-workers, and entrepreneurs.
Episodes
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Between Two Worlds: How Do People Show You Care?
When someone you love is struggling — not with their heart, but with their mind — do you even have the words? For many raised in cultures where community comes first, emotional pain is something you endure quietly so you don't become a burden. In the series finale of SeroTunein, host Kurien…
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Between Two Worlds: What Does Wellbeing and Belonging Mean to You?
For a lot of Asian Americans, well-being was never a conversation — it was a result. Study hard, perform, and if it looked okay on the outside, you were assumed okay on the inside. In this epidose of SeroTunein, host Kurien Thomas sits down with five youth ambassadors from the 2025 World Expo and...
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Between Two Worlds: What Does Rediscovering Your Roots Look Like?
What makes a young Asian American fly halfway across the world to represent the U.S.? For five youth ambassadors at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, the answer was more personal than a résumé line. In the premiere of SeroTunein, host Kurien Thomas introduces the people behind this series — first-gen...
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Diverse Horizons: What A Children's Book Can Teach Us About Diversity and Representation feat. Jaspreet Singh - SeroTunein | Epidose 29
Welcome to another captivating episode of SeroTunein! Join your host, Kurien Thomas, as he embarks on a riveting conversation with Jaspreet Singh, an accomplished aviation marketer, travel enthusiast, content creator, and author of the heartwarming children's novel, "Aya and Avi's Airplane...
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Microdosing and Your Authentic Self feat. Greg Spivak - SeroTunein | Epidose 28
Throughout history, various cultures have harnessed the power of psychedelic substances for ritualistic, spiritual, and healing purposes. From the ancient rituals of indigenous tribes to the counterculture movement of the 1960s, psychedelics have long been associated with altering perceptions and...
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The Idea Space feat. Clement Decrop - SeroTunein | Epidose 27
What if we could describe our mood and emotions objectively the same way we translate mathematical equations or measure physical phenomena? Tune into my IG Live with Clement Decrop, founder of the Idea Space. In this epidose, we chat about the similarities math and science have with the mind and...
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Talking to the Moon feat. Amalia Natalio - SeroTunein | Epidose 26
We often ask each other “what are you in the mood for?”, yet we sometimes have no idea ourselves how we’re feeling or what our intuition is telling us. But, maybe there’s other forces out there that can help us understand ourselves a bit better… Tune into my IG live chat with Amalia Natalio,...
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Becoming Magnetic - SeroTunein | Epidose 25
In this epidose of SeroTunein, Kurien talks about his interest in magnetism and how this natural phenomenon can be experienced in our existence. Follow the show: https://linktr.ee/serotuneinPlease subscribe and leave a rating! Also, connect with me on social media, or reach out to collab! I love...
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Language & Cross Cultural Confusion feat. Kritika Sharma - SeroTunein | Epidose 24
In this epidose of SeroTunein, me and my friend Kritika explore the varieties of our cross-cultural confusion as Indian Americans. We first acknowledge the differences in our cultural identity: her being raised Hindu in a family originally from the North Indian state of Maharashtra and me being...
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Art and the Indian Identity feat. KAVI - SeroTunein | Epidose 23
In this epidose of SeroTunein, my conversation with Kavi taught me to understand how experiencing a creative fulfillment in art requires you to reconcile with your identity. For a lot of South Asian creatives like Kavi, that process doesn’t usually come easy: when children born to Indian parents...
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Financial Wellness feat. Heath Carelock, AFC® - SeroTunein | Epidose 22
In this episode, I talk to financial coach and my long-time mentor, Heath Carelock, about the emotional side of money. We learn about money’s relationship with our mental health and its relevance to our self-development goals. We talk about the difference between financial counseling and…
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Psychedelics Go Public feat. Dan O'Brien - SeroTunein | Epidose 21
In this epidose, we chat with Dan O'Brien, marketing manager for MindMed. MindMed is a biotech company that discovers, develops, and deploys psychedelic-inspired medicines to improve health, promote wellness, and alleviate suffering. Together, we learn about the gaps in healthcare...
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What is the Fundamental Attribution Error? - SeroTunein | Epidose 20
Think back to a time you were meeting someone for the first time. What did this person do? What did this person say? More specifically, what did they do or say to make you think a certain way about them? In this epidose of SeroTunein, I go solo to explain the Fundamental Attribution Error: a…
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Using TikTok to Explore Your Local Community feat. Emily (@urnovafoodie) - SeroTunein | Epidose 19
In this epidose, I explore how Emily (@urnovafoodie), grew her TikTok, posting videos of her visits to different restaurants local to the DC-Metro Area. Follow Emily on TikTok, Instagram, and more: @urnovafoodieMy website: www.serotunein.comMy Instagram: @serotunein
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Reflections & New Beginnings - SeroTunein | Epidose 18
Lots have happened over the past few months! New place, new job, and a new set of responsibilities. In this epidose, I give a quick life update and I set out my intentions for SeroTunein, discussing the various kinds of content I want to create and stories I want to share. Think of it as a sort…
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Getting Buzzed Without Booze feat. Fay Behbehani - SeroTunein | Epidose 17
In this epidose, we talk about alcohol and the prevalence of drinking culture. We also get to speak with a self-made, female entrepreneur who decided to reinvent drinking culture. Fay Behebani is the creator and founder of Bonbuz, an LA-based futurist beverage innovation company. Bonbuz is a...
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Real Estate and Digital Nomadism feat. Lindsay Gordon - SeroTunein | Epidose 16
In this epidose, we’re talking to Lindsay Gordon. Having served as Chief Operating Officer for Silver Bay Capital, Lindsay managed multi-million dollar portfolios of mortgage loan debt and commercial property in the United States and Puerto Rico. Lindsay’s been investing in small, medium and…
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Why Storytelling Matters feat. Jimmie Chengo -SeroTunein | Epidose 15
In this epidose, I interview Jimmie Chengo. Jimmie is a 23-year old social entrepreneur who started Afribuk Society. Afribuk Society is a non-profit organization committed to promoting literacy within under-resourced communities. By supporting college and university students to share books and...
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Online Shopping and Carbon Offsets feat. Avery Michaelson - SeroTunein | Epidose 14
In this epidose, I interview Avery Michaelson. Avery is an entrepreneur who started his career in investment banking. His background in finance fueled a passion for implementing market-based solutions to address the world’s biggest challenges. His company, UCapture, helps users actively reduce...
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Somatic Tools to Battle Zoom Fatigue feat. Erin Henshaw - SeroTunein | Epidose 13
Zap Chen Somatics might look like play. We yawn, and nap, we laugh and jiggle, but beneath these playful exercises are deeply healing practices used for centuries by all cultures to bring about healing. We are not only connecting with other journeyers as we practice, but our deep-felt sense that...
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Doing Good in a Society That's Hurting feat. Jennifer Lentfer - SeroTunein | Epidose 12
In this epidose, I interview Jennifer Lentfer. Jennifer Lentfer is a farm girl turned international aid worker turned coach and communications strategist. As the creator of the blog, how-matters.org in 2010, she was named as one of Foreign Policy Magazine’s “100 women to follow on Twitter” at...
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Understanding Trauma feat. Erin Henshaw - SeroTunein | Epidose 11
Erin Lee Henshaw, Co-founder and Lead Instructor of The Mind Body Project, provides an introduction to Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness.Visit The Mind Body Project: https://www.themindbodyproject.com/Follow SeroTunein: https://www.serotunein.com/Support the Show on Patreon for Bonus Content:...
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Rental Secrets feat. Justin Pogue - SeroTunein | Epidose 10
In this epidose, I interview Justin Pogue, the Author of Rental Secrets, who teaches us how to choose and rent a home through lessons he’s learned as a property developer and manager. We begin our show learning about Justin’s time as a Graduate student at the University of Virginia and then…
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Building and Breaking Habits feat. David Langner - SeroTunein | Epidose 9
Isn't it spooky how we can fall into certain routines and habits, yet not know how bad they are for us? Or have you ever wanted to pick up a new habit or routine, but struggled to find the will power to do so? In this epidose, my guest is gonna help us learn how we can build healthy and…
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COVID-19 and Kerala feat. Lal Sadasivan - SeroTunein | Epidose 8
This week’s episode focuses on Kerala: a southern state of India that has received much praise for how it controlled the spread of coronavirus during the beginning stages of the global pandemic. This show focuses on the need to make changes to healthcare systems around the world and the lessons…
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Having Skin in the Game feat. Yolunda Harrell and Bernard Whitsett - SeroTunein | Epidose 7
This week’s episode we learn about Vinegar Hill: the infamous story of eminent domain that eradicated a thriving African-American community in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this episode, we talk to two changemakers, Yolunda Harrell, the CEO of New Hill Development Corporation, and Bernard…
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Open Sourced Drinking Water feat. Mauricio Cordova - SeroTunein | Epidose 6
This week’s episode focuses on using an open and collaborative framework to improve community solutions and drive innovation. In this episode, we learn about Faircap: The Open Water Filter Project from its founder and CEO, Mauricio Cordova. Check out FairCap: www.faircap.org Grab a Kinetic…
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Using Appreciative Intelligence feat. Tojo Thatchenkery and Doug Naselroad - SeroTunein | Epidose 5
This week’s episode focuses on showing appreciation in our lives in order to build a better life that leverages the positive aspects of our given circumstances. We link the concept of appreciative intelligence to personal development by exploring the opioid-ridden, yet culturally rich region of...
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Design Thinking and Wicked Problems feat. Dhairya Pujara - SeroTunein | Epidose 4
This week’s episode focuses on diagnosing complex problems in our lives and extending the right kind of help to others who may be struggling. We look at these topics through the lens of international aid and social entrepreneurship. Questions we discuss include designing solutions with community...
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Finding Comfort in Faith feat. Pastor Michael Lusk - SeroTunein | Epidose 3
This week’s episode focuses on navigating phases in our lives that are out of our control. What is productive when it seems like you can’t fix them on your own? Is everything in our lives really as DIY as we seem to make it? In this episode, we talk to Pastor Michael Lusk of Church on Grounds at...
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Embracing Uncertainty feat. Ruika Lin - SeroTunein | Epidose 2
People love certainty. It’s human nature to like having control over our own lives. Choosing what we’re going to wear, where we’re going to eat, when we’re going to bed. But sometimes in our busy lives, this certainty gets faded and the plans we make for the future starts getting more and more...
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Social Norms and Behavioral Health feat. Sally Dover - SeroTunein | Epidose 1
Do we ever stop and observe our environment not just by how we interact with it physically, but how it makes us feel mentally? Our environment is more than a setting. It shapes your choices which ultimately shape how you feel. In this first episode of Serotunein, I interview Sally Dover, the…
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SeroTunein is a podcast hosted by Kurien Thomas that explores sustainable development through the lens of cultural identity, social innovation, and consciousness. Each epidose features either open monologue or interviews with technologists, public health experts, humanitarian aid-workers, and entrepreneurs.
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