Maliheh Paryavi, Ph.D. brings you authentic and powerful conversations with world-renowned women changemakers in The Dr. Maliheh Paryavi Podcast.

From beginning to end, every episode is full of crucial insights and strategies as Dr. Paryavi and her guests, all of whom are inspiring leaders and pioneers, explore how we can all live our best lives, thrive as leaders, and transform the world both within and around us.

Season 1 Episodes are now available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Episode 2 — Dr. iris bohnet

how to close the gender gap in leadership

Iris Bohnet is a Behavioral Economist and Professor of Business and Government at Harvard University, Academic Dean of Harvard Kennedy School, Co-Director of the Women and Public Policy Program, and author of award-winning book, What Works: Gender Equality by Design.

In this episode, Professor Bohnet takes you through her scholarly journey and shares how she manages all her demanding commitments and finds the motivation to keep going. Professor Bohnet and Dr. Paryavi also discuss the importance of having more women in leadership positions, and present strategies and insights for promoting gender equality and closing the gender gap in leadership.

Episode 3 — ANOUSHEH ANSARI

how to find your passion

Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation and Co-Founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women. She captured headlines around the world when she embarked upon an 11-day space expedition, accomplishing her childhood dream of becoming the first female private space explorer, first astronaut of Iranian descent, first Muslim woman in space, and fourth private explorer to visit space.

In this episode, Ms. Ansari and Dr. Paryavi explore the keys to finding passion and purpose in life, while drawing upon Ms. Ansari’s inspiring journey. They shed light on how we can become curious explorers and the steps we need to take to fulfill our biggest dreams.

Episode 4 — Dr. susan A. david

how to thrive with emotional courage

Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. She is the author of #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Emotional Agility, and her TED Talk, “The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage,” went viral with over 1 million views in its first week of release.

In this episode, Dr. Paryavi asks Dr. David to share how we can develop the emotional courage and agility to manage our inner worlds and truly empower ourselves to thrive. Dr. David describes life-changing strategies and techniques for navigating our emotions and using the critical information they provide to transform how we live, parent, and lead.

EPISODE 5 — DR. christiane northrup

HOW TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL HEALTH

Christiane Northrup, M.D. is a leading authority on women’s health and wellness.  She is a board-certified OB/GYN, a three-time New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-being, and one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100.

In this episode, Dr. Paryavi shares her healing journey with Dr. Northrup, and together, they explore how we can all empower ourselves to achieve and sustain optimal health and wellbeing. Dr. Northrup also shares insights and inspiring stories from her amazing life and career as a pioneer in women’s health.

EPISODE 6 — Dr. AMANEY JAMAL

ON BELONGING, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AND SUCCESS

Amaney Jamal is a Professor of Politics at Princeton University and Director of the Mamdouha S. Bobst Center for Peace and Justice. She is a Carnegie Scholar specializing in political behavior and development, and the author of the award-winning book "Barriers to Democracy."

In this episode, Professor Jamal and Dr. Paryavi discuss challenges of representation in academia, belonging, self-acceptance, and women's empowerment. Professor Jamal also shares her inspiring journey as a scholar, leader, and mother of four.

EPISODE 7 — Valerie Jarrett

HOW TO find your voice

Valerie B. Jarrett, former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, is a senior advisor to the Obama Foundation and Attn, a Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, chairman of the board of When We All Vote, co-chair of The United State of Women, and author of New York Times bestselling book, Finding My Voice: When the Perfect Plan Crumbles, the Adventure Begins.

In this episode, Ms. Jarrett and Dr. Paryavi discuss their struggles and journeys in finding their voices and the key lessons they have learned along the way. Ms. Jarrett also shares invaluable advice on how we can all find our voices to empower ourselves, empower others, and speak up for racial equality.

EPISODE 8 — dr. kristin neff

thrive with self-compassion

Kristin Neff, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion training program, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide, and the author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.

In this episode, Professor Neff and Dr. Paryavi discuss the transformational power of self-compassion and how it enables us to thrive in every aspect of our lives, especially as parents and leaders. They also share advice on overcoming fears, anxiety, and self-criticism, and finding positive motivation, inner peace, and joy.

EPISODE 9 — TINA TCHEN

HOW TO ENSURE WOMEN’S SAFETY in the WORKplace

Tina Tchen is the president and CEO of TIME’S UP Now and TIME’S UP Foundation, Co-Chair of the United State of Women, and former assistant to President Barack Obama, executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama.

In this episode, Ms. Tchen and Dr. Paryavi discuss the state of women’s safety and equality in the workplace, and share advice on how to build a world where workplaces are safe, fair, and dignified for all. Ms. Tchen also shares powerful insights from her own leadership journey.

EPISODE 10 — ALEXANDRA CARTER

ON ASKING FOR MORE FROM NEGOTIATIONS, OUR LIVES, AND OUR WORLD

Alexandra Carter is a world-renowned negotiator, best-selling author of Ask for More: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything, and Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School.

In this episode, Professor Carter and Dr. Paryavi discuss how negotiation applies to every aspect of our lives and leadership. They share insights on how to ask for more from negotiations to promote expansion and value creation for all, and become more effective negotiators to improve our lives and our world.