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Beyond The Surface

Beyond The Surface

By: Mo Solomon
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Welcome to Beyond The Surface 🎙️

A space where we slow down, think deeper, and explore the parts of life we usually rush past. Philosophy, psychology, mental health, identity and all the things that shape us, quietly or loudly. I’m Mohammad, and I’m here to have the conversations I’ve always looked for but rarely found…


I’ve always been drawn to depth; in people, in ideas, in the way we use language to show who we are. But expressing that depth hasn’t always been easy. I grew up moving between languages and cultures, and each one brings out a different version of me. Arabic, English, Turkish… sometimes they feel like superpowers, and other times they feel like weight I have to carry.

But they’ve all shaped the way I think, the way I feel, and the way I try to make sense of the world.


Like many of you, I’ve spent years trying to understand not just who I am, but how to be. How to speak up. How to stay curious. How to believe in something without losing myself in the noise around me.

And honestly, I’m still figuring it out (:


This podcast isn’t about pretending I have the answers. It’s about exploring the questions that actually matter !!! purpose, identity, emotion, language, fear, growth and seeing what we can learn along the way.

It’s about being honest, even when it’s messy.

It’s about going deeper than the small talk we’re all tired of.


I’ve struggled with articulation, with self-doubt, with the pressure of cultural expectations. I’ve felt torn between worlds, and sometimes even between versions of myself. But every struggle has pushed me a little closer to clarity and to courage.


So if you’re someone who sometimes overthinks, who feels caught between cultures or ideas, who wants meaning but refuses to lose your authenticity; trust me, you’re in the right place.


This is where we begin.

Not with perfection.

Not with certainty.

But with honesty and a willingness to go beyond the surface 😊🤓


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  • Why Young Men Are Falling Behind ?
    Mar 16 2026

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    A growing number of young men feel lost, isolated, and without direction. But why is this happening?

    In this episode, we explore the silent crisis of young men; examining the psychological, social, and cultural factors shaping their lives today. From loneliness and identity to purpose and responsibility, we look beyond the headlines to understand what’s really going on with young men.


    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to give us a 5-star review and follow Beyond The Surface for more deep and thought-provoking conversations. Your support helps us grow and bring you even better content 😊
    I'd love to hear what you think; feel free to reach out at (muhamoet4@gmail.com)

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    27 mins
  • Beyond The Inherited Definitions: Conformity
    Feb 14 2026

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    We inherit more than eye color and last names.
    We inherit definitions.

    Definitions of success.
    Of morality.
    Of masculinity and femininity.
    Of obedience.
    Of what is “normal.”
    Of what is “right.”

    But what if many of these definitions were never truly ours?

    In this episode of Beyond The Surface, we go beyond the inherited definitions that quietly shape our identities and decisions. Through some of the most famous psychological experiments in history, we explore how easily human perception, morality, and behavior can be influenced by group pressure, authority, and assigned roles.

    We’ll reflect on:

    • Conformity and the power of the group — inspired by the experiments of Solomon Asch
    • Obedience to authority — through the controversial work of Stanley Milgram
    • The psychology of roles and power — examined in the Stanford Prison Experiment led by Philip Zimbardo

    If ordinary people can conform, obey, and transform under pressure…
    How much of what we call “our personality” is truly chosen?

    There's insightful breakdowns by Vsauce (Michael Stevens), whose videos beautifully unpack these psychological experiments and their implications.


    Recommended videos:

    • Conformity (Asch Experiment) – https://youtu.be/fbyIYXEu-nQ?si=wnH9XrfMrbvIIwzQ


    • Obedience to Authority (Milgram Experiment) – https://youtu.be/vuMt8b4UrcI?si=NCJvUtfhUtnIeOgl


    • Stanford Prison Experiment – https://youtu.be/KND_bBDE8RQ?si=sAOWf9j9j-RyR2M_

    This episode is not about judging the past.
    It’s about questioning what we’ve quietly accepted...

    Because sometimes growth begins when we ask:
    Who defined this for me?

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    18 mins
  • Why do we dream ? | Episode 3
    Dec 16 2025

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    What happens to consciousness when we fall asleep?
    And why does the mind keep creating stories when the body is at rest?

    In this episode, we explore dreaming as one of the most mysterious expressions of consciousness. From vivid narratives to fragmented images, dreams reveal a version of the mind that feels both familiar and completely foreign..

    We talk about what dreams might tell us about awareness, identity, memory, and the unconscious; and whether dreaming is a different state of consciousness or simply consciousness without external limits ?

    Rather than searching for definitive answers, this episode invites curiosity. Because maybe dreams aren’t meant to be solved.

    Only experienced.

    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to give us a 5-star review and follow Beyond The Surface for more deep and thought-provoking conversations. Your support helps us grow and bring you even better content 😊
    I'd love to hear what you think; feel free to reach out at (muhamoet4@gmail.com)


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    22 mins
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