Breaking Free: Recent Episodes
Rania Kurdi
I’m Rania, a transformational life coach, comedian and former host of the Pan-Arab TV talent show Pop Idol.
I will be sharing my own life adventures and those of my inspirational guests from all over the world to discover how they found their authentic voice and purpose, in hope that it will inspire you to break free from whatever is holding you back.
I am joined by Michele Moliter, founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting. Michele is widely recognized for her expertise in helping high achieving professionals elevate their confidence and self-worth, leading to greater success in their careers.
As a nationally acclaimed speaker, certified executive coach, and co-author of the best-selling book "Breakthrough Healing," Michele has earned the endearing nickname of the "Mind Detective" from her clients. Her exceptional ability to uncover and address underlying challenges sets her apart in the field.
During our conversation, Michele unveils an incredible tool that revolutionizes communication dynamics between work colleagues and romantic partners. But here's the twist—she puts this tool to the test by analyzing the results of a quiz taken by yours truly. And that's not all! Michele has generously prepared a special code for you to personally experience the power of this tool at dignify.com
Discussed in this episode:
- Michele discusses her book "Breakthrough Healing" and how she utilizes RTT hypnotherapy as a rapid rewiring technique for the entire brain (2:35).
- How Michele's personal experience of being bullied out of her corporate job destroyed her confidence and led to the development of physical ailments (8:50).
- Your mid-life crisis can be viewed as your spiritual awakening. According to Michele, your greatest source of pain can transform into your greatest source of power and purpose (13:00).
- Learning to say NO with grace and grit (17:20)
- The dignify tool assists in identifying your intrinsic motivators, including your top 5 dignity traits and your 3 Do's and Don'ts. It serves as a roadmap for understanding how to treat others with dignity and be treated in the same way (20:45).
- Discover the 5 archetypes of self-doubt and determine which one resonates with you (26:30).
- Exploring the top 5 results of the test on dignify.com and gaining a deeper understanding of the stressed states of our traits (28:30).
Connect with Michele:
- https://michelemolitor.com/
- Take the Dignify Snapshot – use the code NECTAR-L915
- Michele’s website
- https://michelemolitor.com/self-doubt-archetype-survey/
References:
Joe Kiedinger
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From Yale to Managing Director of a leading tech platform: My guest, Hala Siraj, shares her story and insights on the joys and challenges of being a working mother
in a world that expects "Women to work like they don't have children, and raise children as if they don't work" which is a recipe for Mommy guilt.
Discussed in this episode:
- Growing up in a household where both parents worked and had high expectations for their daughter's career (2:00)
- The importance of having a support system when balancing motherhood and career, and letting go of the need to be perfect (5:30)
- Overcoming the struggle for perfection by using the "different people in the front seat of the car" analogy (11:15)
- Finding comfort in knowing that other successful women also struggle (14:30)
- Being a role model for her daughters and finding purpose in her work (16:45)
- Opinions on co-parenting and the challenges of balancing responsibilities (19:00)
- Experiencing guilt and pressure to fulfill the expectation of being a "perfect" mother, can cause Hala to stay up all night after missing a playdate to exercise (21:40)
- How Hala's previous job in investment banking prepared her for her current role (25:45)
- Dealing with doubts and stereotypes as a young female managing director (30:30)
Connect with Hala:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halagrams/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hala-s-273a1737/
Email: hala.siraj@talabat.com
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Join me for an insightful conversation on personal growth and wellness as I talk with my guest Rikimah Glymph. She is a writer, mentor, and advocate for equal rights and opportunity and her passion for challenging people to think outside of their comfort zones has led her to create innovative solutions necessary for actionable change. In her book, "Total Wellness: A Millennial & Gen Z Guide to Living a More Balanced Life," Rikimah highlights the concerning trend of younger generations becoming ill earlier than the previous generation and emphasizes the importance of practicing self-care.
As the Founder and CEO of BWell365, a wellness brand, Rikimah provides resources and creates spaces for deep reflection and autonomy to drive sustainable and impactful wellness outcomes. Throughout our conversation, Rikimah candidly shares her own struggles with certain aspects of wellness and provides practical tips on how to navigate them. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the importance of total wellness and how we can all achieve a more balanced life.
In this episode:
- We delve into the eight pillars of wellness that are crucial for a fulfilling life (6:00)
- We discuss how a lack of agency can lead to low energy and the ways to cultivate a sense of empowerment (9:25)
- The alarming trend of millennials and Gen Zs becoming sick earlier than previous generations highlights the importance of making positive changes in our lives (13:25)
- Rikimah shares how her upbringing in a chaotic and dramatic environment fueled her desire to help young people (18:00)
- The reasons behind repeating negative patterns and the willingness to lose things in order to break free from them (19:30)
- Rikimah opens up about her decision to homeschool her son and the benefits it brings to their lives (26:18)
- How to move away from leading with fear and embrace a more positive approach to life (34:20).
References:
Total Wellness: A Millennial & Gen Z Guide to Living a More Balanced Life
Connect with Rikimah:
https://rikimahglymph.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/glymphconsult/?viewAsMember=true
https://www.facebook.com/GlymphConsult
https://bwell365.org/about/
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This year I turn fifty. The BIG 50. Half a century! So I felt it was a good time to talk about seeing it as a blessing rather than a curse of getting older. It takes confidence to age naturally and gracefully these days, when most of the world expect you to use whatever means available to stay young. I share how I feel about the pressures and trolls on social media but mostly about how I maintain feeling young at heart.
Discussed in this episode:
- How I feel about turning Fifty in a world that expects you to never age (1:50)
- Gaining the clarity to know what I want and then continue trying new things that interest me (3:45)
- How women can't win whether they allow themselves to age or whether they do whatever it takes to look young (6.40)
- Actress and model Andie MacDowell's healthy attitude about aging (7:05)
- My beauty care routine to stay youthful, naturally (10:15)
- Trolls and negative comments on social media (12:20)
References:
Four Weddings and a Funeral (movie)
Green Card (movie)
Maid (Netflix series)
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“In the summer of 2021, Hadeel decided it was time for a drastic change after her mental health had deteriorated and her friends had moved on without her. She realized she needed to stop living for other people and start living for herself. We talk about how she was able to overcome her depression, social anxiety, and eating disorder when she began listening to her own body and mind, as well as seeking professional support. Hadeel discovered many tools that continue to help her keep a balance in her life and listening to music is one of them. She is now pursuing an MBA with a focus on Social Innovation and following her passion in radio which is where I first heard her and knew I must have her on my podcast to share her inspirational journey of growth.
Discussed in this episode:
- The turning point of Hadeel's life was when her mental health deteriorated and her friends abandoned her (1:47)
- How self- blame lead to Hadeel's depression and eating disorder (4:55)
- How to shift your focus to things you can change and let go of matters that are not in your control (6:57)
- Being alone differs from feeling lonely (14:07)
- The tools that help Hadeel resist falling back into the trap of societal and familial expectations (17:55)
- Hadeel shares valuable rules she now lives by (26:25)
- How music can be healing and helps process your emotions (29:25)
- A brief exploration of Drill rap music (34:07)
Connect with Hadeel:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hadeel-marzouq-15b050180
https://www.instagram.com/hmarzouq/
References:
The obstacle is the way
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I discuss why speaking up and standing out can be so hard for so many people. Why is it we feel uncomfortable to even take up space sometimes or someone's precious time to share our thoughts and opinions about even the smallest things? I share how many women and myself chose to keep quiet about experiences of sexual abuse or even make light of it. Find out why we struggle to speak up and the small ways you can find your voice and grow in confidence.
Discussed in this episode:
- Why speaking up or standing out can be so scary (1:00)
- The way that small steps can create large ripples and develop more confidence. I share examples of my own experiences with exercise, music and speaking up about sexual abuse that happened in my past (3:15)
- I share the reasons why oscar-nominated Actress/Director and writer Sarah Polley (with her film about abuse, WOMEN TALKING) suggests there are different ways we can speak up and explains why she never reported her abuser (10:45)
- My own story and how I plan on speaking up (15:30)
References:
Run towards the danger/ A collection of autobiographical essays by Sarah Polley
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58284103-run-towards-the-danger
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Natasha is a mum, serial entrepreneur, a transformation coach and hypnotherapist who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was treated with Cortisone and Neurontin for years until she found a way to reverse her paralysis with Rapid Transformational Therapy. Her mission in life is to inspire, teach and motivate people to take control of their health, businesses and lives. She believes everything is fixable and figureoutable and has created an amazing ten step program which she shares on Breaking Free near the end of the episode.
Discussed in this episode:
- Natasha's first flare up of Multiple Sclerosis was misdiagnosed (1:50)
- How steroids helped the flare ups but had very unpleasant after-effects (8:30)
- Natasha's world before Multiple Sclerosis (11:00)
- Paralysis hits for the first time (14:00)
- Discovering the damage Cortisone and Neurontin was having on Natasha's brain cells (18:30)
- Rapid Transformational Therapy with Marissa Peer becomes the answer to Natasha healing her flare ups naturally (21:00)
- Natasha trains in hypnotherapy and heals herself while she is snowed in and paralyzed while alone on holiday (25:10)
- The power of meditation with Joe Dispenza (28:05)
- The ten step program to having a healthier life is created (31:00)
- The power of fasting, sunshine and Ketosis with Dr, Courtney Hunt (37:10)
References:
Marissa Peer - Rapid Transformational Therapy
Donna Eden - Energy medicine
Louise Hay - You can Heal Your Life
Dr. Courtney Hunt - Ketosis
Joe Dispenza - meditations
Connect with Natasha:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-quariab-ba42612b/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenatashaq/
Website: https://www.hypnotherapyme.com/about
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In this episode of the Breaking Free podcast, I explore conflict management and decision-making with special guest Kimberly Best, a highly experienced family mediator, facilitator, and author. Kimberly shares
her wealth of knowledge by offering valuable tools and techniques for effectively dealing with conflicts. She explains why blaming others is a common but ineffective approach and instead focuses on the importance of finding alternative solutions that benefit all parties involved. Additionally, Best provides guidance for making difficult decisions, including end-of-life issues, that you can use in your own lives. With practical advice on managing conflicts at work, with partners, or with children, you're sure to walk away from this episode with a better understanding of how to handle these situations in a constructive and empathetic manner.
Discussed in this episode:
- Understanding mediation and how to find resolutions when facing conflict (1:30)
- Distinctions between Couple Therapy and Mediation (5:00)
- How blame doesn't help and takes away your power and agency (6:25)
- Advice from a book by William Ury on how to untangle the People from the Problem in order to find an effective solution (10:30)
- Parent struggles with teens and how to move forward after the conflict (15:00)
- Why understanding your own triggers, helps you respond better next time (19:00)
- Find out your values and understand the values of those close to you (20:38)
- A way to develop self-awareness in the moment with a keyword that helps you step back and regroup (23:30)
- Feelings of shame that surface when people are told that they have disappointed others (30.22)
- Kim's book HOW TO LIVE FOREVER is a guide to writing the final chapter of your life story (31:00)
Connect with Kimberly:
Website:https://www.bestconflictsolutions.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybestmediator/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bestconflictsolutions
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly_a_best/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimberly_a_best
Book: How to live forever https://amzn.eu/d/61JorTc
References:
William Ury's book: https://www.williamury.com/books/getting-to-yes/
Values test: https://www.viacharacter.org/
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Andy Tsz Chiu Chan is a certified strength & conditioning specialist, educator, and presenter from Hong Kong who has integrated traditional Chinese medicine into his strength training philosophy and shares how harmony between all aspects of life is a prerequisite to optimal health and human performance.
He shares with great transparency, how his own anxiety instigated his research and subsequently the co-writing of the book Dynamic Balance.
So let us start 2023 and the new season of Breaking Free with some valuable tips from Andy on how to feel more confident about your body and your fitness in a harmonious way that is long-lasting.
Discussed in this episode:
- Why Andy co-wrote the book Dynamic Balance which incorporates the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine (3:35)
- How the five Phases (wood, fire, earth, metal) are used by the Chinese to categorize the world because everything is connected (7:25)
- Trusting your intuition to live according to the rules of Yin-Yang nature and avoiding extremes (10:00)
- Stepping back before moving forward with goals and using less sauce and salt on your food can create lasting changes (16:40)
- Should you rest more in the winter or should you push yourself to workout harder ? (27:00)
- How Andy use to battle with anxiety disorder and overcame it (31:25)
- Boredom and slowing down will allow you to enjoy your food more and tap into great ideas (38:44)
Connect with Andy
Website:https://www.tszchiu.com/
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-tsz-chiu-chan-ms-cscs-96996642/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tszchiuandy/
The book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60104257-dynamic-balance
References:
"Exercised" by Daniel Lieberman https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/29/exercised-by-daniel-lieberman-review-fitness-myths-exploded
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Happy New year and welcome to season 3 of Breaking Free. It feels amazing to be starting a new season after reaching 50 episodes and I want to thank you for joining me on this podcast journey by listening and sharing the episodes with friends and family. It gives me a lot of joy when I know an episode has resonated with you or inspired you to make a positive change in your life.
Season 2 was all about ways you can increase your confidence through sharing helpful steps you can take towards doing that and changing your mindset. I had great chats with experts and with people who had experienced a positive shift themselves and shared their personal stories.
So for this episode, I thought I would revisit some of them and give you a summary of the topics and discoveries that were made that could be super helpful to start your year with new energy that gets you motivated to create the 2023 for yourself.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How we can all develop confidence by trying new things from episode 28 (1.53)
- Speaking with confidence by defining what you want first with coach Jon Torrens in episode 30 (3:27)
- How feeling comfortable with our sexuality is linked to how confident we feel with sexual educator Zina Malas in episode 31 (8:35)
- Aesthetics director Laura Marshall shares how the use of filters on social media is creating insecurities in young girls in episode 29 entitled Cosmetic confidence (11:25)
- Money Doctor Nikki Ramskill gives great advice on how to become confident with money by learning how to invest in episode 37 (15:32)
- How to stop people- pleasing and feel more confident in episode 49 starts with awareness and making small changes (17:45)
- How Mostafa Salameh followed his heart from being a refugee as a child to climbing mount Everest and becoming an author on episode 46 (21:40)
- Finding out what a teenager thinks confidence is and how she would describe herself in episode 33 (23:52)
- How trust in yourself helps your confidence is explained in episode 40 (27:10)
- How my guest Rania Khoury discovered her true strength was in her ability to be playful and became a medical clown. Episode 35 (32:20)
- Award winning composer Suad Bushnaq finds her confidence through her skill in music 34 (36:36)
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This is a juicy episode where I had the chance to ask Gillian Harper about her book 'Feed the Tiger,Free the Dragon' which looks at an energy-fueled system that assists you in creating and maintaining a more powerful, passionate, and fulfilling existence with your partner.
Gillian is an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Gillian helped build Australia’s number one franchise, served as an executive for a US Inc. 500 business, and has practiced as a finance attorney with an Australian top three firm.
She shares how her own foundation crumbled in her marriage where she almost lost everything because of the blurred boundaries that divide our careers and our home life. The little-known Law of Polarity brought her life back from the brink and she shares all the valuable insights she gained that is now helping others with their own relationships.
Discussed in this episode:
- Explaining the natural law of polarity where opposite sexual energy creates a powerful force between people (1:30)
- Dragons and Tigers are the masculine and feminine energies without the confusion of using gendered terms (3:16)
- Being aware of what you are feeling so that you can articulate your needs clearly and choose who is best to share with according to the situation (8:25)
- Examples of how the dragon energy craves freedom and the tiger craves to be seen and loved (13:15)
- How creating solid foundations in your relationship can save a marriage (15:05)
- After having children, Gillian craved a different energetic space and the masculine dragon energy no longer served her (18:35)
- We are brainwashed to think that tiger energy and surrendering is ‘less than’ when in fact it has a different beautiful power versus the doer dragon energy which is encouraged more in society (23:30)
- How understanding these energies can help in your business to know which one you feel more dominant and confident in. (26:55)
- Ways you can switch your energy (31.05)
- How we need to focus on the primary role with our partner which is intimacy (40.07)
Connect with Gillian:
- https://www.gillianharper.co
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-harper-5811b142/
- https://twitter.com/_gillian_harper
- https://www.instagram.com/_gillian_harper/
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Today’s episode is about an issue that so many people struggle with on a daily basis PEOPLE-PLEASING .
I will discuss how you can know if you do it ? how it effects your confidence and holds you back, and most importantly ….what you can do about it ?
The good news is that you can change and the advantages of changing will definitely outweigh the disadvantages of staying stuck in a cycle where you constantly ignore your own needs and desires in order to please others.
Discussed in this episode:
- Why I used to be a people-pleaser and almost donated my kidney to someone I hardly knew (1.05)
- Signs you are people-pleasing (1.57)
- How doing things with the intention of getting approval can lead to you feeling resentful (4:30)
- The negative outcomes of people-pleasing (5:03)
- Why do so many of us people-please? (6:10)
- People-pleasing Arabs versus People-pleasing Brits (7:05)
- from polite to passive aggressive (9:10)
- How requests are often phrased as attacks (10:15)
- We are taught to lie about our feelings from a young age (12:18)
- Reconnect with your desires and inner signals (13:25)
- Things you can try in order to break the pattern (16:30)
- How ADHD can ignite something called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria RSD (19:00)
References:
https://ahoy-stage.healthline.com/health/people-pleaser
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51205436-unbound
https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/
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I have a very interesting discussion with CEO ,co-founder and visionary of MUSE, Ariel Garten about the amazing brain sensing headband that tracks your brain as you meditate to aid with better sleep and lessen anxiety. We talk about how she managed to raise $18M to found MUSE from Silicon valley investors as well as actor Ashton Kutcher. And how the band is now used by MAYO clinic.
Ariel is an inspiring neuroscientist, innovator and entrepreneur who has been on CNN several times and featured in magazines such as FORBES, FORTUNE, GQ, O Magazine, and she is described by Bloomberg as “an innovator who completely remakes reality”.
Points discussed:
- How Ariel's artistic and scientific sides as a former fashion designer and psychotherapist, neuroscientist tied together to create MUSE (1:55)
- What MUSE does while you meditate (4:15)
- Raising $18M to found MUSE from Silicon valley investors even though women getting funded in technology can be a challenge (6:28)
- MUSE helps you understand and observe how your mind works and lessen anxiety (10:07)
- Creating technology with the intention to help that teaches you how to disengage with stressful technology (15:00)
- Muse used by Mayo clinic in studies to help women going through breast cancer, pain and burnout (16:50)
- How the headband can help us stay calm with our partners and children (18:00)
- How Ariel was raised with positive reinforcement and felt safe to fail (27:00)
- Why some people are effected more than others by anxiety (30:45)
- MUSE S (The digital sleeping pill) tracks your sleep (35:40)
Connect with Ariel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielgarten/
https://www.facebook.com/choosemuse
https://www.instagram.com/choosemuse/
https://twitter.com/ChooseMuse
https://youtu.be/8rzlrItooG4
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I enjoyed a powerful conversation with my guest Dawn Kohler about how even the most successful people struggle with feeling not good enough and are actually coming from a place of trying to prove themselves rather than express themselves from a more confident and authentic self.
Dawn was an award-winning entrepreneur herself, when she was abruptly summoned to take a life-altering course. What followed was an extraordinary healing journey that gave her profound insights and a deep understanding of the human dynamic and how it plays out at home, work, and in our communities. Combining these insights, and her business experience, Dawn became a sought-after Executive Coach helping leaders understand and enhance their impact on others and their contribution to the world. Her clients have included many of the most influential women in entertainment, as well as senior leaders at such companies as Sony Pictures, NBCUniversal, Lionsgate, DreamWorks, Fox, Snapchat, Disney, and Amazon.
I talk to Dawn about her recent memoir, The Messages, which is a prophetic journey she experienced 25 years ago and how it has become relevant today. I also ask her about her role in the Board of Step-Up, a non-profit organization to help mentor teen girls in low-income areas.
Points discussed:
- How the self that Dawn had created was hijacked by the one she was born to be when she felt her body couldn't even get out of the car. (2.27)
- The messages brought up feelings of abandonment in therapy which led to memories of sexual abuse as child. (5:37)
- Handling the challenge of raising three young children while releasing painful repressed memories (10.46)
- How understanding the feelings of transference during therapy, led to Dawn's true awakening.(18:08)
- How an awakening allows us to feel an expansion of our true self (14.42)
- Even the most successful of people have the 'Not good enough' wound. (16.16)
- Experiencing a Kundalini awakening before Dawn's encounter with the Divine, preparing her to receive the main messages. (23:20)
- Dawn's clear calling to WRITE (30.00)
- Messages to not follow those who 'judge' and how healing the world is still possible. (33:00)
- 'What do you need to do, to be who you already are' ? (40:10)
Connect with Dawn:
- www.DawnKohler.com
- https://www.facebook.com/dawnkohlerauthor
- https://www.instagram.com/dawnkohler_/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-kohler-1ab6494
References:
The Messages available on Amazon
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In my previous two episodes of Breaking Free, I discussed some of my favorite books and talked about how reading can increase your confidence in many areas. Well my guest this week shares how reading helped him follow his heart and find his purpose in life.
Mostafa Salameh grew up in a Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan and found a way to reach England. He taught himself English by watching Sesame Street which eventually opened up a whole new world for him when he started to read inspirational books. The Alchemist, The Prophet, The Celestine Prophecy were the stepping stones to him becoming a great Explorer, Inspirational Speaker, Fundraiser and Author himself. His memoir DREAMS OF A REFUGEE is an extraordinary story of faith, bravery and perseverance with a foreword written by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Mostafa is the only Palestinian-Jordanian and one of only 20 people to climb the Seven Summits and reach the South Pole and the North Pole - known as the ‘Explorers Grand Slam’ . He skied Greenland from north to south and his next big goal is to run 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days.
Mostafa is the amazing proof that you can dream big and make anything happen if you open your heart with full conviction. His passion is changing people's lives and he has found it through climbing
for charity, raising awareness about causes that are close to his heart and giving others the opportunity to experience adventures alongside him.
His courage to commit to climbing Everest and ask for King Abdullah of Jordan's support to do so, when he had no prior experience or the required fitness levels, is astounding to say the least !
Discussed in this episode:
- How King Abdullah II of Jordan generously offered to write the foreword of Mostafa's memoir (4:00)
- How life in a Palestinian refugee camp with strong family bonds shaped his personality (5:45)
- Life in London starts in the basement of The Jordanian Embassy in Belgravia (8:30)
- Learning English from Sesame Street and The Sun newspaper while working in the restaurant kitchen (12:00)
- Watching Mel Gibson in Braveheart inspires Mostafa to study in Edinburgh (13:45)
- The dream of climbing Everest happened in 2004 and turned his life around (16:00)
- The steps Mostafa took to make his dream a reality even though he had a fear of heights (20:00)
- Inspired to help others with LOWEST to HIGHEST for CANCER after meeting a young cancer patient (35:40)
- Follow your heart and the 777 challenge (40:00)
References:
The Prophet by Gibran Khalil Gibran
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
Dreams of a refugee by Mostafa Salameh
Connect with Mostafa
https://www.mostafasalameh.com
https://www.instagram.com/mostafasalameh/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mostafasalameh/
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In part ONE of "The power of reading", I shared excerpts from two books that helped me better understand the world and myself and I have chosen three more that have stood out as favorites to share in this episode. Each one of them gave me valuable insights on what it is to be human. How we try to avoid pain, how success when driven by fear leads to unhappiness, how vulnerability is wrongly described as a weakness when it is in fact the strength that allows us to experience and live life fully.
I explain and read parts that I hope can resonate and be helpful in some way. I also share a favorite application that I use to find out about good reads ;)
Points discussed in this episode:
- A great app to use when you want to choose books to read or keep a note of what you would like to remember to read in the future (2:00)
- The untethered soul by Michael Singer (3:00)
- The two choices we have when dealing with emotional pain (4:10)
- How do we truly answer the question 'WHO ARE YOU?" (7:40)
- What it's like to NOT SUFFER? (10:00)
- Will Smith's memoir and why I think he slapped actor Chris Rock at the Oscars (12:30)
- Reacting versus responding (15:10)
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (22:00)
- Debunking the myth that vulnerability is a weakness (24:30)
- Others share the things that make them feel most vulnerable (29:00)
- The three important lessons learned about joy and light from those who have spent time in sorrow and darkness. (32:00)
References:
The untethered soul by Michael Singer
Will by Will Smith
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
https://www.goodreads.com/
Indian Hindu sage Ramana Maharshi
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I believe there is a strong link between reading and feeling more confident. Books and stories introduce us to characters and more introverted protagonists that we may not have seen or heard from otherwise in a world that tends to celebrate extroverts. It helps us gain empathy for ourselves and others as we begin to understand the differences and similarities in people. I have read books that made me laugh out loud, cry, helped me discover something about myself and change some destructive habits to healthier ones.
In part ONE of this episode I share excerpts from two books that helped me better understand the world and myself, 'Notes on a nervous planet' by Matt Haig and the other is Mindfulness ( a practical guide to FINDING PEACE IN A FRANTIC WORLD ) which has scientifically grounded techniques you can apply in the midst of your day to day challenging lives. I also share a ten minute guided meditation that will help calm your mind and connect more deeply with sensations in your body.
Discussed in this episode:
- Matt Haig invites us to feel calmer happier and question the habits of the digital age in one of my favorite books NOTES ON A NERVOUS PLANET (3:23)
- Understanding how technology contributes to our state of continual partial attention and how it can be addictive. The World Health Organization now classifies video game addiction as an official mental disorder (6:55)
- We can see why we get distracted so easily when we look at all the things that have come into our lives since the year 2000 (8:40)
- Another favorite book of mine is MINDFULNESS / a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world, which helped me live better in the present moment (10:50)
- A chapter on how to escape the vicious cycle (12:12)
- Ten minute guided body scan meditation (15:00)
- How changing our thoughts is the key to changing our actions (24:40)
References:
NOTES ON A NERVOUS PLANET / Matt Haig
Mindfulness ( a practical guide to FINDING PEACE IN A FRANTIC WORLD ) / Professor Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman
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It's Pride 2022 but many people still continue to question why gay people need to express their sexuality or speak out and share their authentic self. Perhaps It is hard to imagine how it feels to have to hide parts of yourself when you are in a position of privilege. However, I believe that everyone has a responsibility to listen to others who do not have the same privileges and join them in the fight for equality in this world.
My guest shares very honestly and openly what it feels like to grow up without a voice. What it feels like to not be seen and expected to follow unrealistic rules in a culture and family that follows traditions strictly. What it feels like to be loved conditionally and how hard she has been trying to be loved for who she actually is.
Discussed in the episode:
- How feeling unseen as the youngest growing up in a large family and constantly compared to older siblings, led to making life choices that were very different and may not have been made otherwise (1:35)
- Beginning to question on what basis past decisions were made (5:10)
- Trying to be different and stand out was seen as rebellion (8:23)
- Moving away to study at the age eighteen was eye opening and developed a new awareness and confidence (10:00)
- Daily calls from back home with a 7pm curfew to abide by, started to be challenged and questioned (14:20)
- Explaining the family dynamic of perpetrator-victim-rescuer (16:45)
- Growing up in a family where girls and boys are separated until it is time to marry (17:55)
- Exploring what it is to be gay and the need to escape from arranged marriage (23:45)
- The relief that followed after expressing her needs for the first time at the age of twenty-four (31:00)
- Not wanting to lie anymore and speaking her truth to family and friends, gave her more confidence regardless of the outcome (32:30)
- Explaining the benefits of healing past traumas with therapy and the power of recognizing personal triggers (37:30)
- The power of language and how rephrasing what we say can change how we make others feel (42:00)
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Today's episode differs from previous ones on Breaking Free, it is special in the sense that it is an actual introductory coaching session with a client. It is a rare opportunity to hear what the experience of being coached is like and perhaps gaining some clarity through hearing the client's experience and discoveries. The client wants to discover why he can't make decisions lately with regards to his career choices and love life. Issues can not be solved in one session but some clarity and understanding can be gained which will help in moving forward.
Points discussed:
- The issue that the client requires help with is moving forward and making decisions about his career and love life (3:00)
- Realizing that after years of being told what to do and how to do it, making decisions in the last few years after living away from home is scary (5:50)
- How lack of trust in the self can be a result of parents not allowing their children to make mistakes (7:00)
- Growing up in a conservative family with an abusive father resulted in a fear of making mistakes (8:08)
- A recent example of struggling with a decision is shared (10:00)
- A pattern of relationships with dependent partners emerges (13;25)
- Discovering a trigger and the best way to deal with it (17:00)
- How to respond in Adult instead of reacting with a child-like or parent dynamic (19:10)
- Codependency (24:00)
- Unlearning what we learned is a big step forward (26:00)
- Learning to love your inner child instead of bullying and numbing the self (28:05)
- Realizing we don't know what we don't know (33:00)
- Where to look for support (37:00)
- Takeaways and summary of what the client gained from the session. And a hint of how he can begin to make the decisions he wants to make with support in further sessions (38:25)
References:
Codependent no more by Melody Beattie
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The term 'Daddy issues' is thrown around lightly but it really does have a seriously negative impact on your romantic relationships.
My guest Danielle Robins, who is a certified coach and the founder of Be You Unlimited, works specifically with women who are experiencing a father wound.That includes any woman who has grown up with an absent or available / unattached father and experiencing what is called 'the fatherless daughter syndrome'.
Her passion to work and specialise in this area was driven from her own personal wounds that needed healing - Danni grew up with with a physical father who was emotionally unavailable, abusive, dysfunctional and now absent.
We discuss how the fatherless daughter syndrome can show up with a full range of emotions and characteristics like low self worth, low confidence, trust issues, anger, resentment, unhealthy boundaries, promiscuity, unhealthy drive to succeed or toxic relationships. Danielle transforms the pain from the past into a gift in the present and coaches women to build healthy boundaries at home and at work and become unlimited.
Gaining more confidence is something we can all do, so developing more awareness about our childhood wounds is the best place to start.
Discussed in this episode:
- Danielle speaks honestly about how her father's absence impacted her and led her to numbing in order to cope with her emotions (2:00)
- How Investing in a coach changed her life and became her calling to help others in the same position (5:50)
- What is a fatherless daughter and what are the common traits of behaviour (7:35)
- Co-Dependency - relying on your partner for your happiness or to save, fix and heal you (12:35)
- The fear of facing your past traumas and admitting your childhood wasn't perfect (14:30)
- How resentment and guilt can be shifted into empathy (18:00)
- Danielle's relationships transformed from hysteria in the past, to a place of better communication. "If it's hysterical it's HISTORICAL" (22:10)
- Respecting and understanding your partners triggers (26:30)
- How a healthy relationship can feel passionless to a person who is used to drama (29:00)
- Numbing versus sitting with your feelings and pausing (32:00)
- Attachment styles and a quiz you can take (34:00)
Connect with Danielle
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-robins-fatherless-daughter-coach/
https://beyouunlimited.global
https://www.instagram.com/beyouunlimited/
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References:
Brene Brown
Attachment styles quiz: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/
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I have been asked a few times, "What is confidence coaching", "How can someone be coached to gain more confidence" ? So.... in this episode I explain how.
Coaching is all about discovering the patterns of behaviour and fears that are holding you back. Once that is done, you will learn how to recognize your triggers and learn how to deal with them better. Your perspective about things will change and you will feel more motivated to take little steps towards the changes or goals that once scared you. Self-confidence comes from a trust in yourself. A trust that you will be able to handle things. We are simply more confident in some areas of our life than others because we are more experienced in that area and have had positive outcomes. The good news is, you can transform negative experiences into more positive ones with the right guidance and support, just like a weak muscle can be slowly trained to become a strong one.
Discussed in this episode:
- Confidence is a skill that we can develop by understanding the reasons behind the fears that have been holding you back (1:00)
- Focusing on the areas you already have confidence in and finding out why (3:20)
- An example of how a bad experience creates a negative belief (4:40)
- People-pleasing could be a reason behind feeling insecure and less confident (6:15)
- Why the fear of success can be just as strong as the fear of failure (7:45)
- Brene Brown's advice on how to ignore critics and trolls (10:20)
- Actress Salma Hayek's take on critique (11:10)
- The changes that happens when you gain more confidence (12:20)
- The negative effects of comparison (13:00)
- The desire for more confidence is actually a desire for less fear and anxiety (14:30)
- The power of visualization (18:00)
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References:
Podcast Episode 21 with Elodie Giuge 'True Beauty'
Brene Brown
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Do you have a more masculine achievement impulse brain or a more feminine utopian impulse brain? Neuroscience has discovered how to market differently to each type. Your type effects your decisions and how you feel about the world. Understanding the differences between each is vital when it comes to marketing but it is also super helpful to understand when navigating your personal relationships.
Katie Hart is passionate about providing insight into our brains, and using that knowledge to help people understand themselves better. She has been running her own neuromarketing business for almost 14 years now, working with clients such as Dove, Honda and Lloyds Bank in that time. She has recently completed her MSc in Applied Neuroscience and is a well known speaker, both nationally and internationally, on ways neuroscience can be applied within marketing.
In this episode:
- How Katie completed her MSc (The Master of Science) while homeschooling her 2 daughters during lockdown (1:55)
- Katie discovered her passion for neuromarketing fifteen years ago where she was able to combine her skills in marketing and psychology (4:45)
- Gender difference in marketing and how most campaigns were targeted at the more masculine brain which only served half the market (6:50)
- The masculine achievement impulse brain is more about competition and the feminine utopian impulse brain is about creating what is best for everyone (8:24)
- How attitudes to risk in both brain types differ (17:00)
- Which brain types match best in relationships (19:00)
- The drive behind achievement can sometimes be utopian principles, like in Katie's case (24:00)
- Tips on how to target your marketing effectively (26:00)
- Testing the engagement of the Uk government standard messaging during covid lockdowns with both brain types (32:18)
- Changing the lights on the Tokyo subway reduced suicide by 74% is an example of how our brains are impacted by so many subtle changes (35:40)
- How eyes are structured differently in male and female and why that is. (38:05)
Connect with Katie
https://katiehart.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutkatiehart/
https://www.instagram.com/neurokatiehart/
https://twitter.com/NeuroKatieHart
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How can writing and poetry increase your confidence? That's what I wanted to find out in this episode of Breaking free by talking to my guest Adukeh.
Adukeh (which means ‘beloved one’) is a London-based poet with Yoruba heritage. She has a passion for the arts, particularly their ability to heal and empower through storytelling and expression. Major themes of her work include beauty, brokenness, stillness, and healing.
She describes how she found solace in poetry and journalling as a child who was shy and how in later years it helped her cope with the grief of losing her father. Adukeh reads two of her poems and explains where her inspiration comes from as we compare it to a photograph frozen in time.
Her poetry has given her confidence and has become her calling, taking her to many venues, from cookshops and community centres to cathedrals. She has performed at the Highams Park Festival of Culture, Unveiling Arts Festival, and was selected to perform at Theatre Deli’s Sharp Scratches mental health night.
She also devises and runs poetry workshops and events for various organisations including Tower Hamlets and loves to collaborates with other artists for poetry-related events.
Discussed in this episode:
- Discovering poetry in dark times and how it helped Adukeh deal with her struggles as a shy child (1:18)
- Feeling raw after sharing a personal poem for the first time (3:40)
- Inspired by a performance from actress and poet Michaela Coel (5:20)
- Adukeh's poem 'I am not afraid to shine' (7:10)
- Our gifts don't belong to us alone. How Amy Winehouse's death affected Adukeh(10:50)
- How the death of Adukeh's father led to her starting poetry workshops to help herself and others heal from grief (14:18)
- Adukeh recommends reading the book 'The artist's way' which helped motivate her (20:20)
- A personal poem where Adukeh remembers a moment with her late father, 'What it felt like when he made me a cup of tea' (21:10)
References:
The artist's way : https://www.theartistswaybook.com
Actress and poet Michaela Coel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaela_Coel
Amy Winehouse
Marianne Williamson: https://kingdomgracemedia.com/our-deepest-fear-by-marianne-williamson/
Connect with Adukeh
https://www.instagram.com/adukeh_speaks/
https://about.me/adukeh
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2owwz31sqOUwyIrlQmizg
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Dr Nikki Ramskill, also known as The Female Money Doctor believes that we cannot be truly healthy while a money nightmare is going on in the background; health and wealth is intimately intertwined.
She is a certified money coach, and runs an award winning blog, The Female Money Doctor. She is the only doctor to be featured in the top 25 feedspot list of Personal Finance Blogs in the UK, and has been highlighted in Plum’s Top 5 Personal Finance Blogs for female financial independence.
She now helps women from all over the world to improve their mental health and well-being through getting organized with their finances and building wealth for the future they truly deserve.
And on today's episode she will be sharing some valuable tips, including a description of the eight money type personalities. Which one are you?
Discussed in this episode:
- The reason behind Nikki describing herself as the female money doctor (2:30)
- Nikki started out with a blog about her experiences with debt (4:15)
- The money medicine clinic podcast (8:30)
- Healthy money habits we can teach our kids (11:30)
- Women are taught to budget and save versus men who are told to invest (19:05)
- Money personality types. How to understand your partner's type (22:10)
- The 8 types in more detail with a quiz to find out yours (24:15)
- Nikki shares that she will be part of a new channel 4 youtube show about money (34:00)
Connect with Nikki:
Find out your money personality quiz: https://thefemalemoneydoctor.com/sma-quiz/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyP40p8xIi8g55z47ZF68w
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-money-medicine-clinic-podcast/id1490147489
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalemoneydoc/
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Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse.
My guest Julie Randall juggled a successful career in sales, finance & management as an employee and then a self-employed business owner alongside bringing up three children. But she also survived several toxic relationships, which were physically and mentally abusive during her 30-year career.
Julie gives us an insight into how a strong, capable and intelligent woman like herself couldn't even see that what she was living with was actually domestic abuse. The toxic relationships were disguised as loving and kind at first but then developed into what sounds like living an intense psychological thriller movie for years on end. She was left feeling confused, depressed, suicidal and unable to trust herself to make decisions but eventually gained the confidence to secretly question what she was being told by her perpetrator, break the pattern and ask the police for help.
Her experiences led to a change in her career and she now works as a female leadership & empowerment coach/mentor. Helping women to let go of toxic relationships, move on after domestic abuse, overcome uncertainty, gain confidence, set boundaries, take back control and move forward empowered to live life on their terms.
Discussed in this episode:
- How being in a toxic relationship isn't always something you can notice straight away (1:45)
- Red flags get mixed up with the nice gestures that also happen which left Julie confused and blaming herself (3:34)
- Julie's first experience of a toxic relationship started when she married at the age of nineteen after three years together (6:50)
- She describes the systematic and constant manipulation she endured for eight years with a partner she had a business with (8:23)
- How the information she shared was then used against her (10:45)
- Why women tend to justify bad and abusive behavior (11:55)
- Living in fear silently (13:00)
- Noticing a pattern in the abuse was the first step towards Julie questioning it (17:35)
- The danger of teaching little girls to always be nice and people please (21:45)
- She didn't take instant action but started to plot her escape (24:00)
- The turning point was when Julie's perpetrator threatened her friend (26:35)
- Moving on without all the answers is possible. How Julie broke free in stages (27:00)
- Finding out who she was again and deciding to help other women (30:00)
- Julie's recent experience being called to jury service on a domestic abuse case (33:20)
Connect with Julie :
https://www.enlivened.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieprandall/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://www.facebook.com/EnlivenedWomen
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If you feel stuck and unfulfilled doing what you are doing and wondering how you can make a fresh new start; do listen to this fun and inspirational chat with my guest Rania Khoury.
She found the confidence to leave a successful corporate career after two decades, when she took a (values in action) VIA test and discovered that her true strength lay in her skill to be playful. Her love for learning and exploring new possibilities and challenges, helped her discover so much more about herself and led her to finding her true passion as a laughter wellness leader and a medical clown with the Red Noses NGO in Jordan.
Discussed in this episode:
Rania begins to make different choices as she gains more awareness about herself and what she values most (3:30)
Always wanting to improve herself, she changed her old school directive management style, through taking a life coaching certification and discovered a new passion (4:40)
Taking the' values in action' test VIA, was a key moment in discovering Rania's number one strength which was playfulness and humor (5:30)
Discovering laughter yoga (7:40)
The difference between laughter and being silly. We experiment laughing together (10:45)
Rania joins Red Noses to help people in need in Jordan by becoming a medical clown (15:20)
How corporate work focuses on the areas that need improvement instead of capitalizing on your strengths (22:10)
Swimming the Bosphorus sea in Turkey from the Asian side to the European side, broke another limiting belief (23:30)
How the glamour of uniforms swayed Rania initially towards a corporate career that seemed to portray confidence, only to find her true confidence grew wearing her uniform as a medical clown (28:40)
Three valuable tips that can help you create your own authentic path (32:30)
Connect with Rania:
https://www.instagram.com/raynia_r/
References:
https://www.rednoses.jo
https://laughteryoga.org
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My guest is Suad Bushnaq, an incredible Jordanian-Canadian composer of Bosnian, Syrian, & Palestinian roots.
She speaks Arabic, English, French, Spanish, is fluent in both Western & Middle Eastern music & is active in both the film & concert world.
Her music, described by the BBC as 'reflective & touching', tackles themes of identity, loss, war, peace, & coexistence.
She has scored award-winning feature films & shorts that have screened at festivals around the world. The latest of which is the feature film SALMA's HOME which I am proud to have played the role of Lamia in. In this episode, we discuss some of the challenges and painful times that Suad faced in her life that changed her career path, as well as the beautiful moments that helped shape the woman she has become today. I hope you find her unshakeable confidence and passion about her work as inspiring as I did.
Discussed in this episode:
The beautiful discovery, that I was unknowingly an artistic influence early on in Suad's life before being part of the film (SALMA'S HOME) together (3:15)
The reason Suad was encouraged and supported by her parents to become a composer, who also instilled in her the confidence needed to follow her dreams (4:00)
How the sudden loss of Suad's mother changed her life path for ten years (6:15)
A degree in maths and teaching came naturally as Suad enjoyed the math and architecture in Johann Sebastian Bach's music (9:50)
The artist reawakens in Suad as the film industry starts to bubble in the Arab world (11:00)
Suad describes herself as a workaholic and composes soundtracks for forty films in just seven years (15:00)
Motherhood was another major shifting moment for Suad and how she found reading 'Bringing up Bebe' helped. (16:00)
'The borrowed dress' score was about losing family members as Suad grieved her own father and unborn child (24:30)
How Suad has an unshakeable confidence in her ability as a composer (29:15)
Connect with Suad:
https://www.suadbushnaq.com
https://www.instagram.com/musicbysuada/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/30k85HCLHOFmPzKQCC5uKZ
https://www.youtube.com/user/SuadBushnaq
Tickets for MAY 7th 2022 at Coventry Cathedral, UK
https://www.bpso.org.uk/coventry/
References:
Free PDF download of book, Bringing up Bebe
https://www.seecoalharbour.com/bringing-up-bebe/
McGill University
Malcolm Gladwell's book 'Outliers'
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Do you remember struggling with confidence as a teenager? Do you have a teen who avoids all interactions with adults or trying new things? The truth is, they have a lot to deal with and peer pressure peaks around age fifteen. So in order to get an insight into what it feels like to be confident at this age I found the perfect guest, my daughter's best friend Sophie, to answer all my questions about how she feels about life, school, politics, lockdown and lots more.
Topics discussed in this episode:
How people on TikTok sharing their views and opinions can inspire you to do the same (7:50)
Social media can be negative and positive (10:05)
Career aspirations and inspirational teachers (11:50)
Sophie's role models online (14:10)
Can money buy happiness? (15:25)
The importance of being your authentic self (17:05)
Sophie's bravest moment was trying out something new (18:05)
Difficulty trusting your own gut (21:00)
Teenage opinions matter and need to be included in politics (21:50)
Sophie describes herself in three words (24:30)
How Sophie's healthy mindset helped her cope with lockdown (26:15)
References mentioned:
Anastasia Kingsnorth: https://www.youtube.com/c/FloralPrincessChannel
Olivia Rodrigo: https://www.youtube.com/c/OliviaRodrigomusic/videos
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How would you describe your ideal partner? A strong man who has the ability to be sensitive and communicate his feelings ? A woman who is both confident and vulnerable and caring?
Well those are a combination of male and female energies that are in balance in one person. (Strong and confident) is a male energy while (sensitive, communicative, vulnerable and caring) is a female energy. Having a balance of both makes you a great person to work with or be in a relationship with.The energies complement one another. Having a more masculine or feminine energy doesn't always have to relate to your actual gender.
In today's episode which coincides with international women's day, I will ask some questions and share tips that will really help you notice where you might need help in boosting your less dominant energy and in turn...start to ooze more confidence.
You will also learn about the power of poses and how standing or sitting a certain way can actually increase your testosterone and lower your cortisol levels ! It only takes a few minutes and can help you feel more confident before a meeting, interview or that special first date.
As women living in a very masculine world that is all about doing and achieving, It has become harder to feel our feminine power. We may have given value to more male qualities and forgotten how powerful the feminine energy is within us. Men have not be allowed either to show or express their feminine energies which has led to rigidity and an increase in male suicide.
In order to feel whole, we must embrace both masculine and feminine, so get ready to awaken them starting from today.Discussed In this episode:
- How to increase your confidence by balancing the feminine and masculine energies within you (0.50)
- Why we lose our spark early on in our childhood (1:50)
- What happens when you repress one of the energies (3:10)
- 3 helpful questions for thought and reflection(4:10)
- Why somme relationships and partnerships are difficult (5:25)
- Ideal partner traits (6:05)
- Masculine energy traits (7:03)
- Feminine energy traits (7:25)
- Things you can do to increase your feminine energies (7:44)
- Things you can do to increase your masculine energies (8:37)
- Power poses that increase your testosterone and lower your cortisol levels in minutes (9:44)
- A gender fluid female KING (11:16)
- How finding your big YES will help you say No to less important things (12:00)
- Things to say YES to (12:44)
- How you can awaken the powerful wild energies that are within you (13:05)
- 'Your a goddamn Cheetah!' (13:55)
References mentioned:
'Untamed' by Glennon Doyle
'Presence' by Amy Cuddy
Hatshepsut the female King.
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We are all confident in some areas of our lives more than we are in others, but sexual confidence is rarely felt or talked about. Feeling confident in your body and knowing what pleasures you, gives you confidence in the way that you carry yourself and interact with others. Our sexuality is an important and integral part of being human, so why do we shy away from exploring it more openly? Why do parents find it difficult to discuss sexuality and body autonomy with their children? Why is shame tied to sexual pleasure in so many cultures?
My guest in today's episode of Breaking Free is sex educator Zina Malas. Born in the UK and raised in the UAE, Zina is a third culture kid who’s lived in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UK. She started out her career in media and research and made the shift to sexual health after becoming a mother to two young girls and noticed a lack of sexual education and knowledge in the Middle East.
Discussed in this episode:
- Why Zina chose to train as a sexuality educator in a region that regards sex as taboo (1:16)
- How feeling comfortable with our sexuality can increase our confidence (3:52)
- How Zina starting to educate her girls early about sex in order to give them body autonomy, surprised the school (7:40)
- Sexual shame is a feeling, not a fact! (13:11)
- How when women are mostly raised as dutiful caretakers, it becomes hard to be vocal about what they want (15:27)
- How we can give our kids an age appropriate sex talk (17:05)
- Deciding on the Values, beliefs and messages you want to pass down to your children instead of passing on generational ideas that have never been questioned (21:20)
- The danger of kids turning to porn for answers when they don't feel comfortable asking their parents (22:30)
- Typical gender roles can harm relationships (24:00)
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https://www.instagram.com/sexualhealth_jo/
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Does the idea of speaking in public make you feel anxious? Do you worry about all the things that could go wrong? Are you scared people will find what you have to say boring?
So many people feel this way and wish they could develop more confidence to conquer fears that have been holding them back. The good news is that there are ways to develop your speaking/presenting skills and gain more confidence with guidance and practice.
My guest for this episode is communication coach, Jon Torrens. A former video-game developer and stand-up comic who uses his strong interpersonal skills to engage all kinds of audiences with spontaneity and humour. He shares some valuable tips and resources you can check out, and talks about his own experiences and feelings of insecurity with complete honesty.
Discussed in this episode:
- How Jon developed good story and delivery confidence doing stand-up comedy for 10 years alongside his job as a video-game designer (00:55)
- How to make your story unpredictable and break the pattern (6:00)
- The importance of defining what you want confidence in and to then give yourself permission (7.25)
- Vulnerability and showing your authentic self connects you with your audience (10:00)
- What to do when things go wrong and how it can become the funniest story ever (11:30)
- The chaotic TedX experience that turned out successful in the end (15:00)
- Don't let the negative inner dialogue ruin a talk that might seem to others to be running smoothly (20.00)
- How to deal with going dry (22:30)
- Dave Goggins' accountability mirror technique (24:18)
- Mel Robbins' High Five technique and power poses by Amy Cuddy (26:50)
- How Jon deals with his own insecurities and doubts (28.55)
- Susan Jeffers give advice in her book Feel the fear and do it anyway 'You will handle it'. (32:00)
- Understanding your own strengths is essential and I challenge Jon to list five of his own (33:00)
Connect with Jon:
Website: https://jontorrens.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontorrens/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jontorrens/
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Resources mentioned:
Dave Goggins: https://youtu.be/9mMbfJNoM9g
Mel Robbins : https://www.high5habit.com
Your body may shape who you are Amy Cuddy: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are
Rick Hanson Resilient: https://www.rickhanson.net/resilient/
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My first guest on season two of Breaking Free is Laura Marshall, an award winning aesthetics director who helps people feel more confident with medical tattooing and cosmetic injectables. We explore whether looking younger or more beautiful on the outside, helps you feel any more confident on the inside. I ask Laura how much is too much and discover some interesting facts about the human nipple !
As most of us usually feel confident in some areas and less so in others, I question with Laura why she feels more comfortable owning her success as a businesswoman but struggles to say the same about herself as a triathlete who participated twice in the 'Ironman' race.
Discussed in this episode:
- Why Laura feels guilty describing herself as an athlete, alongside her title of entrepreneur and Mum (3.50)
- Medical tattooing aureolas and the difference between a male and female nipple (11.00)
- Losing her father to cancer ten years ago was the drive behind why Laura found meaning and purpose in aesthetic beauty therapy (16.00)
- How cosmetic injectables are even more in demand after lockdown (17.45)
- Are social media filters creating bigger insecurities in young people? (19.00)
- Cosmetic injectables (23.00)
- Beauty targeting has shifted from the older woman to younger women and girls (25.00)
- Natural treatments that I have tried personally (28.00)
- Becoming part of a triathlon club, and completing 'Ironman twice', helped Laura gain confidence and inspire others (31.50)
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Do you feel pressured to create a whole new YOU and set challenging goals for yourself every new year ? Well I have found that it is much better for our mental health and motivation moving forward, to actually reflect upon the year that has past first. When we look back at the happy moments we had as well as the difficult parts, we can focus on how far we have come and decide better on what will help us moving forward. Big goals can leave you feeling like you have failed, so it is important to set achievable goals that take you closer to where you want to be one small step at a time.
I share what has worked for myself and my clients who I coach on developing more confidence and trust in themselves. Journalling, stillness, trying new things and surrounding yourself with positive people cheering you on are just a few of the tips. I also include four simple questions to ask yourself that will help you feel good about where you are now and motivated to create more of what worked for the year coming :)
In this episode I share :
- How focusing on what you are good at, will help you feel more confident (2:00)
- Confidence is something we can all develop (3:20)
- Trying new things makes life exciting and will help you believe in yourself more (4:10)
- An example of my own challenges and fears (6:00)
- How one brave step leads to another (8:00)
- Surround yourself with cheerleaders and risk-takers (11:10)
- The benefits of journalling daily (12:00)
Questions to reflect on and write down.
- What were your happiest moments in 2021? (15:00)
- What did you find challenging in 2021? (17:40)
- What put you off from doing the things you had planned to achieve? (19:05)
- What do you feel grateful for? (20:40)
- Remembering to find stillness and breath in your day, to slow you down and destress (22:20)
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I share an honest and intimate conversation with a group of single Moms who made the decision to leave a partnership or marriage that was no longer making them happy. It is never an easy decision to make, and it still has its many challenges even when it comes with the privilege of financial support or custody of the children. No-one enters a committed relationship and has children with the intention of leaving. So many women fear the consequences of leaving or literally have no choice. So I hope that sharing a few stories of my own and others, can help shine a light on some of the rewards and challenges involved in Breaking Free when a marriage is no longer working.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Lucia raised her son on her own even though she was in a partnership for seventeen years before deciding to separate a few years ago and now shares custody (2:38)
- Dana divorced during the Covid epidemic after having time alone with her daughters to reflect on her seven year marriage (5:38)
- Lily explains how she felt like a single mother with an absent husband most of the time, even though he was an engaged father when he was present for short periods (9:50)
- Are there more fingers pointed at whoever chooses to leave the marriage? (18:50)
- Feelings of guilt (21:27)
- Choosing to stay in a marriage and deciding to separate emotionally and living a new dynamic instead (23:15)
- When staying in a marriage feels unhealthy and not an option or good example for the kids to see (26:18)
- Lucia is able to discover who she truly is now that she no longer lives with emotional abuse (29:15)
- How mothers not working in order to raise the kids and run the household, is rarely considered as an equal contribution to husbands earning an income (31:00)
- Judgement from others who assume things about a couple from what they see (33:50)
- What message are we sending our children when we stay in an unhappy marriage? (35:00)
- The vunerability that comes with being free and single again after years of emotional neglect (39:00)
- The challenges of living a single life within a marriage (41:20)
- The challenge of finding the balance of raising the children together apart (47:00)\
- The fear of being replaced by a step-mom (49:00)
- If roles were reversed and Moms had a new partner or marriage, there would be a risk of losing the kids (52:00)
- How the loneliness of being in an unhappy marriage or feeling isolated in the family can be harder than the loneliness of being single (53:30)
- The possible burden children may feel, thinking it is their responsibility to look after their single or unhappy parent (57:05)
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I have a very interesting chat in today's episode with Hala Sabbah who is the founder of Healthy Feminist, a social business which works towards dismantling the patriarchy and other systems of oppression and fostering a just society where everyone receives various and equitable opportunities. Hala has extensive experience with coaching women, running healing circles and working with refugee communities in SouthWest Asia and North Africa (SWANA), additionally she ran an anti-Blackness in SWANA awareness campaign in 2020. Currently, Hala is running a DEI project with International Rescue Committee in SWANA with over 2,000 employees, where she is providing training in Arabic.
We talk about how Hala started her journey towards building her own business and the obstacles she faced. We also delve into how challenging it is to balance community work, while attaining financial stability in a social business environment and protect your own mental wellbeing.
Discussed in this episode:
How Hala developed a passion for women's health and started her business after suffering with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries (1:20)
Why an Anti-blackness awareness campaign was needed in SWANA (4:00)
Healing through dialogue, to foster a just society (12:00)
Equity versus equality (17:20)
How Hala tries to maintain balance in her own life (20:00)
Hala's past in corporate with entrepreneurial parents and brother, gave her the skills to set up her own social business (31:00)
Connect with Hala:
Website: www.healthyfeminist.com
Email: info@healthyfeminist.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hala-sabbah-683a343b/
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My guest Amal Al-Agroobi became a successful neuroscientist to please her family and then ditched the title of DR. to follow her passion of becoming a director, filmmaker, producer and writer.
Amal shares the challenges she was faced with as an Arab woman living in the UAE when she started off directing Arab-centric documentaries about identity and social injustices and then moved into genre filmmaking and writing for television. Amal chose herself by refusing to conform to what society expected of her and moved to England where she continues to create films with a passion.
This is an inspirational story of choosing purpose over prestige.
Points discussed in this episode:
- Why Amal decided to be a filmmaker after her success as a neuroscientist (1:00)
- As an Arab muslim woman, Amal was expected to marry and have a career that was accepted by society in the UAE (10:00)
- How Amal risked her family's reputation by not conforming (14:00)
- The success of Amal's documentary 'Half Emirati' in 2012 gained her family's respect and blessing (15:20)
- The theme of social injustice is at the seed of all of Amal's work (19:00)
- Documentary versus fiction (21:00)
- Amal shares her goal of becoming an auteur, to write and direct work that has a personal and unique stamp that becomes recognizable (22:45)
- The reveal of future plans to work with Amal in her upcoming short horror film (24:15)
- How an actor has the power to impact people on and off the camera(29:00)
Connect with Amal:
- Website: https://www.amalalagroobi.com
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amalalagroobi/
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Warning. This episode may be triggering for anyone with an eating disorder.
Today I talk to Magda Dawczak about how she transformed her body after having her daughter, earning herself the title of ultimate bikini pro world champion.
Magda moved to England from Poland when she was five months pregnant and didn't speak English or know anyone. She was nine stone heavier and could hardly do six press-ups on her knees.
Her transformation started with small steps like lunges whilst walking her baby and changes to her diet. Years later, she became a fitness instructor and discovered a passion for bodybuilding.
Magda shares the highs and low's of the process. The dedication and control it requires to lean down her body fat before a show and how to prevent the urge to binge once it's all over. We discuss eating disorders and how Magda suffered from anorexia as a young girl.
Discussed in this episode :
How Magda's mother encouraged her to do sports from a young age (1:00)
Overcoming shyness by becoming a Zumba instructor (2:10)
Does a parent's encouragement feel like support or does it feel like pressure? (3:20)
Magda wished she had been introduced to weightlifting earlier but it wasn't popular for women in Poland (6:00)
What is required for the bikini category (7:40)
How other categories are more extreme and unhealthy for the body (8:50)
The challenge of overcoming Stage fear (11:00)
Empowered or exposed as a female posing in a bikini (12:49)
How Magda lost nine stone after having her daughter, learned English and became a fitness instructor (16:45)
How less cardio and more weight lifting helped gain back elasticity in the skin (22:10)
Earning the title of pro world champion, first time competing, wasn't enough (26:00)
Having Endometriosis and needing surgery, has dictated when Magda can participate in a show (31:00)
Body building is not a healthy sport (32:00)
How hard it is to adjust back to a gradual and normal food intake instead of binging (36:00)
The danger of developing an eating disorder and how Magda had anorexia as a teenager (37:00)
Connect with Magda
https://www.instagram.com/happy_fit_uk/
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In this episode, I talk about shame. Where it originates from and how to overcome it. Shame keeps us small and gains power when we keep our feelings a secret. Unidentified and unexpressed, shame can lead us to hurting ourselves with perfectionism, addiction, eating disorders or suicide. We also hurt others with bullying, aggression, blaming and sometimes violence.
We aren't born with shame. Society and culture create shame in us as a means of control. We can feel shame about our accent, colour, gender, feeling pleasure, negative feelings, height, weight etc..
I look up and share wikipedia's description of guilt and shame societies. In individuals, guilt is when you feel bad about something but shame is when you inherently feel like a bad person. It is okay to feel sorry for what you have done but not for who you are. Shame doesn't help you move forward as it only leads you into a spiral of hopelessness and self-hatred.
Shame researcher and author Brene Brown explains how empathy and sharing is the antidote to shame. I include her 5 steps towards shame resilience and the 8 types of people to avoid sharing with that do not have the empathy and compassion required as a trusted listener.
Discussed in this episode:
What wikipedia tells us about guilt and shame culture/socities (0:40)
Some of the many things we feel shame about (2:40)
Rejection is a significant threat (3:15)
Individualist and collectivist cultures (4:00)
What is shame? (4:40)
Shame researcher Brene Brown description of how we deal with shame (5:15)
Brene's five steps for shame resilience (6:10)
Sheila Kelly's talk (Let's get naked) talks about the first offense of shaming (11:30)
My own shame family cycle (14.10)
Sharing your shame with a compassionate person is healing (16:00)
The 8 people NOT to share with (16:15)
A summary on how to deal with shame (21:00)
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References:
https://brenebrown.com/about
https://www.shortform.com/blog/brene-brown-shame/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilt–shame–fear_spectrum_of_cultures
Sheila Kelly ( Let's get naked) Talk : https://youtu.be/Lrdn4lazVBc
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This episode is a heart to heart between myself and my guest Muna Shakour as two Mum's reflecting on how we felt after giving birth. We were told about the joy's of motherhood. We read and prepared what we needed to do physically as new mothers but we weren't warned about the emotional challenges that effect so many women after childbirth.
Postpartum depression and baby blues needs to be talked about to expecting mums so we can deal with it and ask for support, instead of suffering with shame and guilt silently.
Muna is a stepmom to 2 boys and mom to 1 girl. She is a coach, trainer, speaker and a self-proclaimed Personal development junkie who helps other mums grow their business while staying deeply connected to their kids and families. Today on Breaking Free, she shares her experience with PDD and encourages us to offer help to new mum's who might be going through the same thing unknowingly.
Discussed in this episode:
Postpartum depression PDD and Baby blues (0:45)
Muna's personal story with PDD (2:15)
How guilt and shame keeps so many women from sharing how they feel (4:45)
Anxious feelings that led to panic attacks (5:05)
The clarity that comes with diagnosis (7:00)
Why aren't we warned about PDD before giving birth? (9:15)
Ask for help and offer help (13:00)
More extreme symptoms that come with postpartum psychosis (19:00)
Pressure and judgement from society when you need time alone (23:00)
Conscious and peaceful parenting (25:00)
How do we miss the signs that people close to us might have postpartum depression? (33:00)
Guilt is a learned emotion that prevents us from feeling joy (40:00)
Connect with Muna:
https://www.instagram.com/inside_out_with_muna/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YyQnof-LA6EsyRqOdULVg/featured
https://www.facebook.com/insideoutwithmuna/
https://www.insideoutwithmuna.com
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References:
https://www.postpartumdepression.org
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My guest this week is Portrait and Brand Photographer Elodie Giuge. She helps elevate personal and professional profiles through soulful and thought provoking photography. She specialises in helping women see and feel their true beauty, and she's currently running a project called “21 tales of real women” aimed at celebrating the strength, beauty, and perfect imperfections of everyday women.
Discussed in this episode:
Why 21 tales of real women? (1:14)
The emotional side to photography (3:10)
Leaving behind a legacy (7:00)
Remembering joy (13:00)
The moment self-criticism transforms into self-love and acceptance (17:43)
My personal journey being photographed from a young age (22:30)
How Elodie took the leap and left behind her career as a biotechnology engineer for photography (24:30)
Connect with Elodie:
Website: https://www.photographybyeg.com/
More about "21 Tales of Real Women": https://www.photographybyeg.com/real-women
Instagram (portraits): https://www.instagram.com/elodiegphotography/
Instagram (brand photography): https://www.instagram.com/elodieg_businessphotography
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Simon Gilligan is a seventy-six year old man who has been inspiring me to work harder at the gym because of his stamina and commitment which inspired me so much that I wanted to share his story on Breaking Free today. Simon was suffering with illnesses that the Doctor's had no remedy for and so he decided to lose weight and get healthy. He started only three years ago and has found a new zest for life since then and can do more pushups than I can !
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WARNING:
The stories in this episode may trigger you and result in flashbacks if you yourself have experienced any form of abuse in the past but have no clear memory of it as the trauma was too painful and your subconscious may have suppressed it.
Discussed in this episode :
The difference between sexual harassment and sexual abuse (1:00)
Different types of sexual assault (2:15)
Defining child sexual abuse (2:45)
Reasons why most victims don't report sexual abuse (4:13)
How sexual abuse impacts health (5:35)
Celebrities who spoke up as survivors of sexual abuse (6:00)
My own personal story of sexual assault at the age of nine (7:00)
Revisiting the place where my assault took place thirty-eight years later (12:28)
Several stories of sexual assault that happened to a woman by someone she knew, a complete stranger and her own husband (marital rape) (15:00)
Child sexual abuse story that happened at the age four (17:56)
Sexual abuse stories of a young boy by his teachers at school (21:20)
The pressure of needing to act more masculine as a young man in order to protect the self from being blamed that being effeminate encouraged the sexual abuse (25:20)
A story of sexual abuse by teachers at University and the impact it had on damaging intimacy or relationships with men years later (29:28)
A man's story of sexual assault that resulted in blackmail (34:10)
A woman's story of sexual and physical assault by a stranger whom she took to court (35:23)
Dating app. story of male harassment (39:21)
A disturbing account of a young girl molested by her adult cousin who raped many other children. This story is read by an actress (43:26)
Resources mentioned:
National sexual violence resource centre :
https://www.nsvrc.org/publications/fact-sheets
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My guest Madian Al Jazerah is a successful businessman and human rights activist living in Jordan. His story is a story of searching for identity and worth.
In Part two of the episode of Breaking Free- On sexuality, he shares an honest account of how the Gulf war left him knowing what it was like to be a refugee, coping with depression and having to go into witness protection in San Francisco after being gay bashed and much more.
He is described in the preface of his incredible memoir " ARE YOU THIS? OR ARE YOU THIS? " as:
"A Palestinian but wasn't raised in Palestine, Kuwaiti-born but not Kuwaiti, British-educated but not a westerner, a gay man out of the closet but still living in the shadows."
Things we talk about :
- The impact of the Gulf war on Madian and his family (2:00)
- A dark time in Madian's life (7:30)
- Saved by Ellen in San Francisco and outed as Gay (9:30)
- Learning to lie from a young age (11.00)
- Madian comes out to his siblings by FedEX when he thinks he has cancer (12:00)
- Witness protection (15:00)
- Moving to Jordan and finding familiar faces from Madian's life back in Kuwait (16:20)
- Succeeding in business with Zuwwadeh restaurant and Books@cafe (18:00)
- The hell of living in Limbo in Texas (26:35)
- New York, abuse and recognizing a victim pattern (28:00)
- Madian's search for his real name and identity after the loss of his father (32:00)
- Visiting Jenin (35:45)
Madian Al Jazerah's memoir ARE YOU THIS ? OR ARE YOU THIS? :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=are+you+this+or+are+you+this&crid=49BWXDYWQMHR&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12
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My guest on Breaking Free today is Madian Al Jazerah. A successful businessman and human rights activist living in Jordan.
He is described in the preface of his incredible memoir " ARE YOU THIS? OR ARE YOU THIS? " as:
"A Palestinian but wasn't raised in Palestine, Kuwaiti-born but not Kuwaiti, British-educated but not a westerner, a gay man out of the closet but still living in the shadows."
A story of identity and worth.Madian shares an honest account of discovering his sexuality, struggling with identity living as a Palestinian born in Kuwait and much more in PART ONE of this episode.
WARNING: Topics such as molestation, rape and homosexuality are discussed in this episode
Things we talk about :
- Childhood stories escaping the bombing in Jenin - occupied Palestine (1:40)
- Trauma and fear of balloons (6:00)
- Madian's fascination with planes and a long trip to HongKong (8:00)
- Molestation, emotional rape and shame (12:00)
- Experiencing homophobia in Oklahoma at age 16 (18:40)
- How past trauma effects how we respond to others (23:30)
- Forgotten stories of powerful women (27:25)
Madian Al Jazerah's memoir ARE YOU THIS ? OR ARE YOU THIS? :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=are+you+this+or+are+you+this&crid=49BWXDYWQMHR&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12
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In today's episode about bullying, I talk to Lisa Hunter who was born and raised in South Africa and moved to the UK in 2001. Lisa struggled with bullying herself from the age of 16 at a new school.
It was the support of her family and a very special biology teacher, which helped her cope with some of the darkest of times when she contemplated taking her own life. She then went on to experience bullying again as an adult in the workplace. Robert was a very close friend of Lisa's in Johannesburg who died of suicide after coming out as a gay man to his parents but was rejected and bullied by the whole community. Robert was unable to find support at the time and Lisa founded Robert’s Wish in 2015 so that no-one else need go through the loneliness that Robert felt. She works extensively supporting the LGBTQ community, youth and parents navigate their way through various challenges related to bullying and strives to make a difference where possible.
WARNING: Suicide is discussed in this episode
Points discussed in this episode:
- How Lisa begun to be bullied at the age of 16 when she moved from Johannesburg to a new school in the UK and then in the workplace as an adult (1:20)
- What helped Lisa cope at school (4:46)
- Getting an apology years later (7:52)
- What thought stopped Lisa from taking her own life, when she felt all hope was lost (8:26)
- Cyber bullying (9:28)
- The power of listening (10:30)
- Simple ways you can feel less alone and vulnerable (12:45)
- The reason behind founding Robert's Wish (17:37)
- Why bullies bully (21:45)
Connect with Lisa:
https://robertswish.com
https://www.instagram.com/robertswishapp/
https://www.facebook.com/RobertsWishApp/
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My Guest and beautiful friend Houda Echouafni describes herself as a human, mother, actor and everything in between. Born to a Moroccan mother and an Egyptian father who died when she was young, she moved to England when she was eleven years old and had to learn English to cope in a London secondary school.
She then discovered drama and a love for Shakespeare and decided to train as an actor.
Houda started out as a presenter with MBC and worked in film, TV and was in a production with the Royal Shakespeare company until the outbreak of the Covid virus brought a lot of stress and change. Not long after, Houda discovered she was losing hair very quickly and is now learning to live with Alopecia as she continues to raise and homeschool her four children.
This episode will discuss :
Houda's childhood memories of her life in Morocco where she was raised by her grandmother (1:10)
The challenges of moving to England (age 11), managing in an Inner city secondary school in London without speaking English (3:30)
Finding expression outside of language in drama class was a revelation (10:20)
Drama school adventures (13:00)
Discovering hair loss and learning about the autoimmune disease Alopecia (17:00)
Wigs and an empowering moment (28:00)
How finding a tribe and community for support and solutions was vital (29:00)
Questions about choice, hair and hijab (35:00)
Connect with Houda:
https://www.instagram.com/houdaechouafni/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1445342/
https://www.facebook.com/houdaechouafniactresss/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/houda-echouafni-37074622
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
Brit school: https://www.brit.croydon.sch.uk
Microblading
https://www.diniwigs.com/coping-with-hair-loss/
Magnetic eyelashes
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My guest Tala Khalaf is a vibrant, positive soul with big dreams who happens to be the manager of my favorite cafe in Jordan and is struggling to break free from more than one challenge in her life. This episode discusses how Identity ( citizenship and gender ) has restricted Tala from achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a commercial pilot .
This episode discusses:
The struggle to travel as a Palestinian (01:40)
How Tala discovers her passion of becoming a pilot (04:15)
Depression and change of career (07:00)
Tala starts working at sixteen in pottery which leads her to an opportunity in aviation (10:00)
A health issue complicates future plans (14:45)
Bullying, harassment and gender identity discrimination (19:00)
The difference between gender identity and sexual preference (24:00)
Finding answers (26:00)
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Susie Tamim is an Irish spiritual guide, psychic and Reiki master who lives and works in Amman, Jordan. Her memoir "Only Time Will Tell" is a personal journey of faith and attunement through the healing powers of universal energy. I thoroughly enjoyed not only reading it but also narrating the audio book, available for Free on Youtube. Susie's life has been one adventure and challenge after the other and talking to her about her second book on Breaking Free, sounds like there is far more excitement to come.
This episode includes:
A short clip from Susie's audio book Only Time Will Tell (00:50)
Susie loses her mother when she was 14 years old but receives a special message through a medium years later (2:15)
How Susie becomes a medium (3:40)
Susie joins Royal Jordanian Airline as a flight attendant and moves to Jordan (5:15)
Discovering healing abilities (7:30)
How a young Palestinian boy in a coma teaches Susie patience and how to believe in herself (10:00)
Susie has a near death experience after a burst appendix (12:00)
Susie survives a serious car crash (15:40)
My mystical journeys and initiations (20:22)
Susie's message to us all (22:30)
Connect with Susie:
https://www.facebook.com/susie.tamim.35
https://Instagram.com/susie.tamim.35
References:
Only time will tell - FREE Audio book:
https://youtu.be/gBeSjqTy27Q
Only time will tell on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Only-Time-Will-Tell-Attunement/dp/1530485614/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=only+time+will+tell+susie+tasmim&qid=1628539838&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr0
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Today's episode of Breaking Free is about what it feels like to be female. What privilege really means and how gender inequality impacts us all.
I include a checklist a poem and a snippet from a book I am enjoying at the moment. I highlight some of the many challenges women face and why there is a need for feminism even though many positive changes in the last 120 years for women.
Today I discuss:
How male privilege hurts men too (2:00)
A male privilege checklist by Maisha Z. Johnson (3:10)
What Caitlin Moran says about feminism in her book 'More than a woman'(11:55)
Patriarchy is the enemy of both men and women (16:00)
Camille Rainville's poem 'Be a Lady they said' (17:00)
References:
https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/02/160-examples-of-male-privilege/
Be a lady they said :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8ZSDS7zVdU
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49397893-more-than-a-woman
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This episode of Breaking Free is a special one, recorded from my home in Amman-Jordan with my Dad as my guest. My father dreamt of becoming a pilot when he grew up, it seemed like an impossible dream as the fifth child in a big family with very little income or education.
I love how he didn't let this stop him from believing and eventually manifesting his dream. He taught himself English from magazines and dictionaries, studied flight manuals and saved up money working as an electronic technician in the Gulf till he managed to reach a flight school in America. His goals didn't stop there and unexpected surprises from the Universe were around every corner, one of which was a very special meeting with His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
Today, we discuss:
The early days growing up with Kurdish/ Circassian parents in Jordan as a middle child of nine siblings (2:00)
Joining the army and training as an electronic technician (6:10)
How his eldest brother sent him to the frontline in Qibya, Palestine as punishment just before the massacre in 1953 by Ariel Sharon (10.44)
A job in Qatar and Kuwait helps him save the money he needs for flight school (16:00)
From Liverpool to New York in nine days by boat and a 6 day trip by bus to L.A.(21:30)
A surprise visit by King Hussein of Jordan (23:00)
Training in France on a jet caravelle and hired as a first officer in Royal Jordanian airlines (26:00)
Trained on the Boeing 707 (28:10)
A move to Iran Air that was cut short by the Islamic Revolution in 1978-79 (28:45)
Tri-star and bigger dreams (30:22)
After retirement (34:22)
What my Father would say to his younger self and younger generations (35:19)
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My guest this week is a woman who has challenged gender discrimination from a very young age when she questioned why she had to bake cakes and sew at school while the boys got to have fun learning wood and metal work ! She describes herself as the accidental feminist who became the first British female fighter at the age of seventeen back into 1982.
Josephine (Jo) Reynolds has had a life packed with incident and action which she writes about so humorously and eloquently in her book FIRE WOMAN. Her book provides a unique insight into the camaraderie that comes with risking your life on a daily basis and stands as the inspiring true story of an extraordinary young woman who took on what was supposed to be a man's world and won.
Today, we discuss how :
Why Jo seemed destined to become a firefighter (1:10)
How Jo was a rebellious teenager and grew up in Wales (4:00)
Jo applied to join the firefighting service, not realizing she was the first girl to do so until the press turned up! (5:04)
Challenging it was for Jo as a seventeen year old girl training to become a firefighter (8:33)
Jo finally Fittied in after passing her firefighter training and gaining respect of her peers. (18:18)
Jo's first real emergency on the job was a tragic accident that involved one of her closest friends. (21:15)
Jo leaves the service, travels and discovered a new passion (25:40)
Traveling to China and south East Asia lead Jo to find a new passion and purpose (32:40)
Connect with Jo:
https://www.josephine-reynolds.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SamuiJoReynolds/
https://www.facebook.com/FireWomanJo1
https://twitter.com/FireWomanJo1
https://www.instagram.com/fire_woman_josephine/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/atzeropercent/
josephinereynolds815@gmail.com
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
Trailblazing author of FIRE WOMAN my memoir
Inspirational Speaker / Find me https://www.josephine-reynolds.com/
Talent for Westland Horticulture Online Ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCvIm1cii0U
Discussing gender discrimination on The Gap. Thank you LADbible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNVSoNh1QZQ
Founder firewoman.teemill.com Slogan t-shirts for heroines!
Voted one of EDP Norfolk's 100 most Inspiring Women 2020
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Living with Lupus with Penny Coughlin
If you have been struggling mentally and physically during Covid,
If you have been suffering from a longterm disease like Lupus
or going through a difficult transition like the menopause…. then this episode of Breaking Free with Penny Coughlin is a must to hear.
Penny Coughlin was a performing actress and singer for twenty-five years who lost her mother and sister to the autoimmune disease Lupus before developing it herself.
After years of caring for her sibling and then herself, she developed the training and skills to help others with her program Reset ME 123 .
As a lifestyle consultant and wellbeing advisor, Penny combines her training as a qualified counselor, therapist in Chinese medicine and acupuncture, herbalism and reiki to find the best program to help each individual she works with. She offers a holistic approach to those who feel medication hasn’t helped them.
Discussed in this episode:
What is LUPUS and what are the symptoms (4:00)
Raynauds, Sjögrens syndrome and Fibromyalgia (7:50)
Penny meets motivational author Louise Hay who teaches Penny to reset her mind in order to let go of her fear and anger (9:50)
How nutrition is step 2 towards a healthier lifestyle.Introducing anti-inflammatory food (11:27)
Pursuing goals as a third step towards wellness (12:13)
Useful homeopathic little tricks you can implement (13:00)
Understanding the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on many people (15:39)
Healthy anger versus unhealthy anger (24:20)
Why flare-ups can happen (26:30)
THE MENOPAUSE for people who cannot tolerate medication (27:45)
Connect with Penny:
http://www.resetme123.com
Resources mentioned:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Can_Heal_Your_Life by Louise Hay
Maca powder
Agnus castus
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- Website
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Does the world of acting intrigue you? Have you wondered what training as an actor entails? or maybe you are an actor who will resonate with the wonderful conversation I have in episode 8 of Breaking Free with my former drama teacher, after twenty five years of graduating from The Guildford School of Acting.
Professor Peter Barlow FRSA, has been teaching and training actors, performers, and theatre technicians for more than 30 years.
A graduate of Rose Bruford, College of Speech and Drama,Peter has been responsible for representing and leading the top drama schools in the UK. His current adventure oversees the colossal Endeavour of Sharjah Performing Arts Academy as the Executive Director.
In this episode, you will discover:
How Peter and actor/filmmaker Gary Oldman trained together at Rose Bruford (3:33)
What it was like to be a professional judge on the Olivier Awards (6:50)
What led Peter to train as an actor (13:40)
What happens when two actors marry (15:50)
How it feels for Peter when he sees his students succeed and receive Olivier Awards (19:12)
Changing old attitudes used at drama schools such as " breaking you down before building you up" (24:50)
Peter describes what an amazing opportunity it has been to create and build the Sharjah performing Arts Academy (27:52)
Self-taping insights (35:16)
James Bond (38:52)
What SPAA offers students (39:20)
Resources mentioned:
Royal Society of Arts
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy SPAA
Guildford School of Acting
Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama,
Connect with Peter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterbarlowproductions
https://spaa.ae
https://www.facebook.com/SharjahPAA/
https://www.instagram.com/sharjah_paa/
Let’s connect!
- Website
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Have you ever tried to learn a language but found the process challenging and dull? Or maybe you were blessed with a special teacher that made learning an enjoyable and memorable experience.
My guest this week is Dr. Ramzi Salti, a recipient of the Stanford Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching. He is an author, a radio host and a lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University for over twenty years. He believes language goes hand in hand with learning about the culture and introduces his students to all styles of Arabic music and popular TV shows in an interactive and modern way.
Today, we discuss how we met on his radio show Arabology, after my sketches from The Rania Show became a big part of his teaching. Ramzi describes how he broke free from teaching Arabic in the traditional way and how he started his Radio show in English during the Arab Spring in 2011. He also discusses his book "The Native Informant" tackling culture, family issues, and sexuality and going viral before viral even existed in 1994.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Dr.Ramzi explains why he thinks podcasts are here to stay. (1:40)
- Dr.Ramzi talks about growing up in Lebanon before the civil war broke out in 1975 and his family moved to Jordan. (3:20)
- How Ramzi’s mother was instrumental in him getting a PHD in the Arabic language. (5:00)
- What it felt like for Dr.Ramzi to receive the Stanford Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching. (16:20)
- How Dr.Ramzi combined culture and language when teaching Arabic to his students (21:25)
- How breaking free was a process of unlearning the way he had been taught so he could make it more reachable to a new generation. (23:17)
- How Dr.Ramzi started his radio show at Stanford University KZSU (26:45)
- Discovering the groundbreaking and controversial Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila (31:58)
- How the series Ramy, winner of a Golden Globe award in 2021, was appreciated and accepted in the Arab world after it got the stamp of western legitimacy (34:38)
- How Rami Malek won the Oscar for playing the part of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. (36:08)
- Dr.Salti tackled feminism and homosexuality in 1994 when he published his book The Native Informant ( six tales of defiance from the Arab world). (38:04)
- Dr.Ramzi Salti describes how proud he felt to be published by Three Continents Press who were famous for translating Noble prize winner author Naguib Mahfouz’s books.(44:42)
- A reading of one of Dr.Ramzi’s short stories Vivian and Her Son which is now out of print (52:00)
Connect with Ramzi:
Arabology Blog: arabology.org
Arabology YouTube Channel: youtube.com/RamziSalti
Arabology on Facebook: facebook.com/arabology
Arabology Podcasts: soundcloud.com/arabology/sets
Stanford Profile: profiles.stanford.edu/ramzi-salti
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ramzisalti
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
- Arabology
- Fairuz
- Mashrou’ Leila
- Ramy Youssef
- Hiam Abbas
- Rami Malek
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- The Native Informant and other stories
- Three continents press
- Naguib Mahfouz
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Do you feel like you sacrifice your energy and time for others so much that you have forgotten who you are and what you want ?
My guest on Breaking Free this week is Alison Swerdloff decided to leave a verbally abusive husband and follow her dreams while still caring for her two children. She is now a self-care / self-discovery consultant and a certified trainer of Jack Canfield’s success principles who helps other women struggling with the same issues.
Alison explains how were are 100 % responsible for what happens in our lives when we allow it to continue, according to Jack Canfield’s teachings.
In this episode, you will learn:
Which book inspired Alison the most (1:24)
How Alison married young and gave up her studies in order to work and bring up her two children (11:00)
As a Mum, Alison did everything “I lost me” (14:00)
Alison shares how she found a new group of friends and interests (16:00)
How Alison got involved with self-development groups and seminars (18:30)
Alison’s first attempt at starting a business failed (19:00)
caring for a son with chronic illness (19:40)
Alison explains how self-care is not selfish (23:58)
I discuss the importance of boundaries with Alison (24:35)
No-body is born successful (28:13)
Finding a supportive partner and leaving a verbally abusive husband (30.40)
Resources mentioned:
Jack Canfield’s book “The Success Principles”
Movies: The wizard of Oz , Gone with the wind, Kingsman, Harry Potter.
Let's connect:
- Website
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Have you ever struggled with feeling like you’re not enough? Have you been bullied by peers or elders in a way that makes you wish you were thinner, prettier, or just somehow better, all around? Almost all of us deal with thoughts like this at some point in our lives, but it’s important for us to have the tools to cope with them in a thoughtful, mindful way.
My beautiful guest this week is Nadine Grace. She shares with us her inspirational story about the difficult time she had adjusting to a new country, her struggle with eating disorders, leaving a job that was no longer fulfilling her, and finding her purpose. Nadine now helps others find their purpose and hosts the Universal Grace podcast.
Today, Nadine and I talk about the difficulties that come with moving to a new school in a new country, struggling to fit in, the childhood trauma that made her a rebel, and how visualization completely changed her life. We also discuss Nadine’s incredibly difficult journey with an eating disorder that greatly affected her health and her wellbeing.
Tune in and listen to episode five of Breaking Free. Learn how Nadine overcame bullying, disordered eating, and low self-esteem. From accountant to Reiki master, Nadine’s journey is a true inspiration for anyone who’s struggling to be happy with themselves.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How bullying played a big part in Nadine’s difficulty acclimating (05:32)
- How childhood trauma can shape you for life (09:16)
- About Nadine’s first experience with her eating disorder (9:48)
- How Nadine’s ED followed her into her 20s and began to affect her health (12:37)
- About the shame Nadine felt surrounding her eating disorder and why it was so difficult for her to seek help (17:07)
- What happened when Nadine asked, “Why am I doing this to myself?” (20:21)
- Where Nadine’s rebellious streak stemmed from (27:27)
- How Nadine turned her life around completely (31:36)
- The book that changed Nadine’s life (32:29)
Some questions I ask:
- What was it like to move from Jamaica to the US? (01:20)
- How did you begin to recover from your eating disorder without professional help? (15:28)
- How did you discover and utilize Shadow Work? (18:15)
- Did the effects of your ED make you any happier? (18:57)
- How did you transform your life? (31:11)
- How do you know that the thing you’re visualizing isn’t happening for a reason? (39:12)
Connect with Nadine:
- YouTube
- Universal Grace podcast
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
- The Work of Byron Katie
- The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
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Has there ever been a time in your life that you felt confused, alone, and at a complete loss about what comes next? Sometimes we have to take it upon ourselves to reach out and create a community around us in order to be able to learn, heal, and grow.
My guest today is Maria Brito. Maria hails originally from the island of Puerto Rico and is known as Mama Maria to her nearest and dearest. She works as a women’s empowerment coach, a breath doula, and a yoga instructor.
Today, Maria and I talk about the power that comes from a woman healing herself and why it’s so important to give people the tools they need to empower their growth. We touch on why women so often feel unworthy, how healing is an ongoing process, and how critical it is to cope with our childhood trauma.
Tune in and listen to episode four of Breaking Free. Learn how Maria’s journey through a deeply troubled childhood and a nomadic marriage brought her to the courageous, wise 50-year-old she is today. Maria and I chat a bit about our mutual love for my home country, Jordan, being a student of life, and what it’s like to be a project manager by day and a priestess by night.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The book Maria draws her inspiration from the most (02:04)
- A bit about Maria and her background (03:33)
- How it’s normal to continue to struggle, and that healing takes persistent effort (12:42)
- How Maria dealt with the trauma of her teen years (15:46)
- Why Maria felt compelled to create her own sisterhood when she moved back to the US from abroad (21:52)
- A little about Maria’s newest program (26:10)
- How Maria now feels the inner peace she’d been striving toward (28:27)
Some questions I ask:
- What makes you happy? (01:22)
- How did you cope before you discovered the path to healing? (07:41)
- What was the moment that you realized you needed to surrender, to pray, to realize that you are worthy? (11:40)
- What were the physical difficulties you dealt with growing up? (13:51)
- How have you grown and improved your marriage? (18:24)
- What was it like to keep a corporate day job while doing soul work alongside it? (23:53)
- Have you always been a student of life? (27:16)
- How did you come to be known as Mama Maria? (31:40)
Connect with Maria:
- Awaken With Maria
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
- The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
- The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte
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Welcome to Breaking Free. Have you ever started off down a path you thought you were destined for, only to discover you feel like you’ve been going in the wrong direction? Sometimes it takes getting a little lost, first, for us to discover and embrace our true strengths.
Join me as I welcome my guest Jenn Hume. Jenn is an introverted, quirky, humorous, and highly sensitive person who didn't fit in the corporate tech world, but created her own path. We talk about how she discovered she was an introvert, her career in tech, and how sensitivity is a superpower.
Today, Jenn and I discuss how we’re both highly sensitive people, and what that looks like for both of us. We speak a bit about how it affects our work, our work social lives, and how we experience going out in public.
Tune in and listen to episode three of Breaking Free. Learn about Jenn’s journey as she matured from five-year-old escape artist to a successful tech entrepreneur. We share some wisdom and a few laughs as she tells me about her time visiting behind the Iron Curtain, what it’s like to sometimes forget you’re not an only child, and how she felt breaking free of the corporate world.
In this episode, you will learn:
- A little about Jenn’s background and how she discovered her introverted nature (03:05)
- What it’s like being a highly sensitive person (05:45)
- Why I think we need more highly sensitive people in the workplace (14:44)
- How identifying your level of sensitivity and learning to work with it can lead to greater success (20:48)
- Some of our unavoidable sensitivity triggers in daily life (33:56)
Some questions I ask:
- What would your ideal day be? (01:07)
- How do you make friends as an introvert? (04:27)
- How does being highly sensitive help you in your job? (09:05)
- What are your superpowers and not-so-superpowers? (16:34)
- What inspired your affinity for Eastern Europe? (26:59)
- Does your sensitivity give you a predilection for accents? (32:59)
Connect with Jen:
- Hell Yeah Tech
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
- Free Range Humans by Marianne Cantwell
- Elaine Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person
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Welcome to Breaking Free. Have you experienced loss or trauma in your life? Have you ever silenced your grief, thinking that in comparison to everyone else, your struggles couldn’t compare? Though it might take us years to realize, it’s essential to understand that everyone’s experiences-- positive or negative-- shape their lives in indelible ways. It’s what we choose to learn from and do with those experiences that really matters.
Join me as I welcome the podcast’s first guest, Ellen Newhouse. Ellen is a healer, speaker, and author of Nothing Ever Goes on Here: A Memoir. Her story is incredibly moving and an important example of how one person can be the catalyst to break generations of abusive upbringings.
Today, Ellen and I discuss her journey and the beautiful messiness that is the healing process. We touch on her experiences with a traumatic childhood, domestic violence, codependency, and mental illness that formed who she is today.
Tune in and listen to episode two of Breaking Free. Discover Ellen’s journey of trauma and redemption and learn from her life, struggles, and triumphs.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why you can never judge someone’s inner life from outer appearances (02:43)
- About the scary health experience that started Ellen on her current path (03:41)
- Why everyone’s hardships matter equally, regardless of the level of trauma (08:47)
- About the coping mechanism Ellen developed during childhood that she had to overcome in order to grow (10:24)
- One of the most painful but important parts of Ellen’s healing journey (21:12)
- How one person can break a generational cycle of abuse (27:58)
Some questions I ask:
- What has your journey been like? (01:13)
- Can you explore why so many people stay in relationships with violent partners? (23:02)
- What was your mother’s childhood like and how did it affect her ability to parent? (26:15)
- Can you elaborate on your book’s title? (29:30)
Connect with Ellen:
- Website
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
- Nothing Ever Goes on Here: A Memoir by Ellen Newhouse
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Welcome to Breaking Free. I’m Rania Kurdi and I want you to imagine what you could do if you allowed your mind to freely explore unlimited abundance.
I’m a Jordanian-British comedian, mother of two, and transformational life coach. I believe that once you stop questioning yourself, you can start to encourage yourself to take risks and to take a step towards things that you haven't dared to do before. I don’t believe that we should allow ourselves to be held back in our pursuits just because we’re scared of failing.
Today, I’ll talk a little bit about asking yourself some tough questions: “What’s scaring me? What’s holding me back?” If you can address these, imagine all the amazing things that might just happen.
Tune in and listen to the first episode of Breaking Free. I want you to considertaking a risk. Do something you haven't dared to do before. I know, it’s a scary thing to get out of your comfort zone, but I’d like to show you how to override the part of your brain-- the part that’s trying to protect you-- so that you, too, can learn to break free.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about my background (01:09)
- About a difficult professional situation I experienced and how I dealt with it (02:47)
- Why our brains are so averse to letting us take risks (5:30)
- Why our fear of failure, even if subconscious, has such a hold on us (07:29)
Let’s connect!
- Website
Resources mentioned:
- Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
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