EP29: Midlife Gut Health Check-In Talk with Gastroenterologist, Dr. John Abdulian

EP29: Midlife Gut Health Check-In Talk with Gastroenterologist, Dr. John Abdulian

Your gut is telling you something, and most men aren't listening.   On Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything in Between, host Scott Asmar brings in his brother-in-law Dr. John Abdulian, a gastroenterologist with over 30 years in private practice, for a conversation that is long overdue. This is the kind of straight talk you wish you had gotten years ago, delivered by someone who has seen the consequences when men ignore the signs.   Dr. Abdulian breaks down why bloating, acid reflux, and digestive discomfort are so common in men, and what gastroesophageal reflux symptoms actually mean for your long-term health. He also explains the brain-gut connection in plain language, including why stress and mood have a direct and measurable impact on your GI tract, and why so many digestive complaints have no visible structural cause at all.   Colorectal cancer prevention is a big part of this conversation. Dr. Abdulian shares why colonoscopy screening should start at 45 for most people with no family history, and at 40 or ten years before the age a family member developed colon cancer, whichever is earlier, and why men have a 30 percent higher incidence of colorectal cancer than women. He also touches on inflammatory bowel disease and mental health, reflecting on what gastroenterologists are increasingly recognizing about the psychological burden of chronic GI conditions.   The conversation also gets into food, specifically what the latest research is saying about processed foods, additives, and what to actually put on your plate if you want your gut to cooperate.   If you have been putting off a screening or ignoring symptoms, this episode gives you the information and the nudge you need.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Dr. John Abdulian, Gastroenterologist 02:25 Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Men Over 50 05:00 Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Mental Health 07:06 The Brain-Gut Connection and Functional Bowel Disorders 09:44 AI in Gastroenterology and the Future of Endoscopy 13:29 Why Colonoscopy Screening for Men Starts at 45 14:33 Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors to Know 17:09 Processed Foods, Additives, and What to Cut From Your Diet Connect with Dr. John Abdulian: Know more about Dr. Abdulian [https://www.fresnodigestivehealth.com/john-abdulian-m-d]   Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottasmar5/] Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm [http://hivecast.fm]

EP28: Summer Fashion Preview with AJ of Beverly Hills

The luxury fashion trends 2026 conversation you didn’t know you needed happened at the Dior Cafe inside what AJ describes as the largest Dior shopping space in the world.   Host Scott Asmar sits down at the Dior Cafe on Rodeo Drive with returning guest AJ, who works with luxury brands, clients, fashion events, photo shoots, and fashion-related projects. On Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything in Between, AJ brings the kind of access and perspective that does not show up in a magazine roundup.   Designers are moving, and AJ says Fashion Week set the tone for major changes in the industry. Dior stands out to him because Jonathan Anderson is bringing a modern twist through earth tones, floral details, pastels, and a stronger luxury feel. For anyone watching summer fashion trends 2026, he points to prints and resort wear as key summer directions, with Etro, Casablanca, Emilio Pucci, and Missoni standing out.   His designer fashion news 2026 rundown also covers the turbulent situation at Versace, Ferrari’s surprisingly strong clothing line, and how luxury fashion is shifting from his perspective as someone working with clients, events, and brands.   If you’ve ever wanted an insider’s read on the luxury fashion world, this is the episode.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome to Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything in Between 01:04 Inside the World’s Largest Dior Shopping Space on Rodeo Drive 02:06 How Fashion Week in Europe Set the Tone for Industry Changes 03:54 Ferrari’s Clothing Line and What It Means for Luxury Fashion 04:57 Dries Van Noten Sells His Company and Moves Into Interior Design 08:13 Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Prints, Resort Wear, and Standout Brands 08:55 Versace’s Creative Director Shake-Up and Donatella’s Next Move 10:35 Jonathan Anderson’s Vision for Dior and Why AJ Thinks It’s Working 11:34 AJ’s Upcoming Projects in New York, London, and Milan 12:23 What’s Next for Scott and AJ Connect with AJ of Beverly Hills: Follow AJ on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ajbeverlyhills/] Visit the Lotus Beverly Hills website [https://www.lotusbeverlyhills.com/]   Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottasmar5/] Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm [http://hivecast.fm]

EP27: My Tribute to The Armenian Genocide Survivors: Learning About the Past to Shape The Future

The Armenian Genocide reaches this family through memory, silence, and the words one grandmother refused to leave behind.   On Scott Asmar, The Man & Everything in Between, host Scott Asmar sits down with his wife, Jane Asmar for a personal conversation that gives the Armenian Genocide a human face. Through Jane’s family story, this episode turns history into something close, lived, and impossible to dismiss. Her grandmother’s written account opens a window into loss, faith, survival, and the lasting impact of being forced to rebuild a life after everything familiar is gone.   This is the kind of episode that stays with you because it speaks to more than the past. It shows how family stories shape identity, how silence can carry pain across generations, and why remembrance still matters now. Jane reflects on what it meant to grow up around fragments of this history, then later understand what those fragments were really holding. That gives the conversation real weight and makes space for Armenian Genocide survivor stories that deserve to be heard with care.   The episode also speaks directly to intergenerational trauma Armenian Genocide families still carry. Small childhood memories, family habits, and emotional distance take on new meaning once Jane begins reading her grandmother’s memoir more closely. Scott and Jane also talk about April 24 Armenian Genocide remembrance and why keeping these stories visible matters for their children and for the wider public. Their renewed connection to this history was shaped in part by the Aurora’s Sunrise documentary, which helped bring the reality of survival into sharper focus.   At its core, this conversation is about Armenian family history genocide, resilience, and responsibility. It honors what was lost, names what was endured, and reminds listeners that memory is one way families protect truth from being erased.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Armenian Genocide Survivor Testimony From Zabel Basmajan 01:53 Jane Asmar on Armenian Family History and April 24 Remembrance 03:15 Why Armenian Genocide Remembrance Still Matters Across Generations 05:58 How Aurora’s Sunrise Reignited This Family’s Armenian Genocide Story 07:53 Aunt Nury’s Book and the Memoir That Preserved a Survivor’s Account 11:31 Zabel’s Childhood Memory of the Killing Fields and Lost Armenian Homeland 15:31 Intergenerational Trauma After the Armenian Genocide 17:48 Why Survivors Stayed Silent and Why Zabel Finally Wrote Her Story 20:41 From Turkey to Cuba to Fresno, Rebuilding Life After the Armenian Genocide 24:28 The Fresno State Armenian Genocide Monument and Family Legacy Links Watch Aurora's Sunrise on Amazon Prime [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.074606ea-56a8-4cb9-b72b-05aadb73c9c2?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb]   Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottasmar5/] Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm [http://hivecast.fm]

EP26: Fresh Take On Faith With Friends: Meet My Guest, Victor Perez

A Christian faith journey gets real when belief stops being inherited and starts shaping how you live, pray, and keep going through hard questions. On Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between, Scott sits down with Victor Perez for a conversation that offers more than a personal story. It gives listeners a grounded picture of what trusting God can look like when faith and identity feel complicated. Victor shares a moving gay Christian testimony about growing up in church, staying open to God through struggle, and building a real relationship with God that is rooted in honesty rather than performance. He also talks about the value of a daily devotional routine and how scripture, worship and prayer, and time in God’s presence help him stay centered.   This episode speaks to people who want their Christian faith journey to feel personal, steady, and honest. Scott and Victor talk about grace, spiritual discipline, and what it means to keep choosing God without pretending to have every answer. If you have been looking for encouragement that feels human and lived in, this conversation delivers that. It is a Christian faith journey shaped by trust, surrender, and the daily decision to stay close to God.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Christian Faith Journey and Growing Up in Church 05:14 Gay Christian Testimony and Trusting God 11:37 Daily Devotional Routine and Spiritual Discipline 17:08 Worship and Prayer for a Stronger Relationship With God 21:16 Relationship With God Over Rules and Religion Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottasmar5/] Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm [http://hivecast.fm]

EP25: Has Your Career Ship Set Sail?

Most of us have been told ‘that ship has sailed,’ yet this conversation flips that idea on its head and shows how midlife careers can open new chapters long after others think the moment has passed.   Scott sits down with Denyse Rabbat, a career coach, to talk through the moment many people reach when the work they’ve done no longer feels like the work they want. They look at why so many adults assume opportunity expires and why that belief holds so much power even when it doesn’t match real life. Denyse shares how reconnecting with early interests can offer clues to a more aligned path, and Scott opens up about the comment that pushed him away from acting for years before he found his way back to it.   The conversation invites listeners to rethink the idea of timing. Who decided that a goal has an expiration date? What if a delay points to preparation instead of failure? Scott and Denyse leave space for these questions and offer a grounded reminder that careers can evolve at any stage, often in ways that feel far truer to who you have become.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Career Transitions in Midlife 02:58 The Real Meaning of “The Ship Has Sailed” 05:55 Childhood Passions and Career Direction 09:06 How Career Expectations Have Changed 11:47 Patience and Timing in Career Growth Connect with Denyse Rabbat: Visit Denyse Rabbat’s Website [http://www.drcareercoaching.com] Follow Denyse on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/denyserabbat/] Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottasmar5/] Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm [http://hivecast.fm]