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Welcome to "The Ally Show," your go-to podcast for inspiring stories of strength and mental health. Hosted by Ali, a former tech professional who has overcome significant mental health challenges during his personal and professional life, this podcast features compelling conversations with ordinary people with real stories. Our episodes dive deep into mental health topics like overcoming grief, therapy, wellness & self-care techniques, and personal growth. Join our community where listeners ...
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#12: Tudor Matei — Healthy Engineering Culture: Mastering Time and Conquering Impostor Syndrome
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In this episode, host Ali Eslamifar sits down with Tudor Matei, an engineering coach dedicated to helping engineers reach their full potential. Tudor is a former engineer director turned coach. His last experience included years of managing and leading the engineering team at Course Hero. In this episode, Tudor shares his experiences and strategies…
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#11: Emily Schickli — Rethinking Work & Embracing Play: Real Talk About How to Cope with Layoffs
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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Ally Show, our host welcomes back Emily Shickli for a deep dive into the timely topic of layoffs and how to navigate them with a unique perspective. Emily introduces the concept of a "play mindset" and shares practical techniques to cope with the challenging situation of layoffs. She also hints at her upcomin…
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WePause Weekly #10: Last Session of Our Beta Trial: You are an Artist!
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This Week's Presentation What's in this recording? During our final free beta testing session for project WePause Weekly, I (Ali) led a discussion on tapping into our inner artist. Eleven years ago, I embarked on a journey as a designer and artist, a pivotal period in my life. Credit goes to my mentor, Wil Heywood, for introducing me to transformat…
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#10: Ashley Nguyen — Part 2: The Joy Around You: Bringing Human Compassion to Our Lives Through Astrology
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In the second part of our discussion with Ashley Nguyen, we dive into astrology and explore how it can serve as a tool for self-awareness and empathy. In this segment, Ashley uses Ali's birth information to illustrate a sample birth chart, demonstrating how it can be interpreted to tell a story and build greater compassion and understanding toward …
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WePause Weekly #9: From Burnt Out to Blissed Out — Curbing Burnout through Awakening Your Heart
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Spotify Playlist Last Friday, during our ninth WePause Weekly session, Stephanie Pereira Lima hosted an inspiring gathering for our community. I (Ali, your host) almost missed the session due to a hectic flight from the West Coast to the East Coast, but thanks to my amazing friends who picked me up from the airport and set everything up, I made it …
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WePause Weekly #8: Higher Self Journey: A Shamanic Experience
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Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signup Presentation used by Emily on this call This week, we had an amazing WePause Weekly session with Emily Schickli, also seen on episode 2 of The Ally Show! This time we practiced something totally new for most of us: We dove deep into a shamanic journey, guided by her soothing voice and the rhyt…
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WePause Weekly #7: The easier and more effective way to say "No"
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Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signup Guess what? Today's WePause session with Alec Sorensen was excellent! We talked about something we all struggle with saying no. Alec, who's been through the trenches of engineering and executive coaching, totally gets the pain. He shared this cool four-step method that's magic for mastering th…
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#9: Ashley Nguyen — Part 1: Redefining Your Internal Worth: The Battle Against Lost Identity through Mindful Imagination
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In this episode, Ashley Nguyen (also seen on WePause #4) shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, tracing back to pivotal childhood memories that influenced her path from engineering to guiding meditation and podcasting. She delves into the impact of bullying and familial discouragement of creative pursuits and how it propelled her tow…
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Presentation Spreadsheet: Love or Fear Sign up to WePause: https://wepause.space/signup Welcome to our 6th WePause Weekly, where I, Ali Eslamifar, hosted this session. In this session, I had the honor of hosting and building an experience around my favorite topic in mental health: Love. Over the past year, discovering key answers to my questions ab…
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Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signup Presentation used on this call We had a meaningful time in this week's WePause with the wonderful Arezoo! She took the "Let it Flow!" topic to a level I could not imagine. She first dives into the steps we must take for the emotional release technique, including Choosing an activity (e.g., dra…
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Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signup Presentation used on this call This is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. At this week's WePause session, Ashley from Awake In Wellness started discussing "Wellness for the Nine to Five." She emphasized the crucial need for s…
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WePause Weekly #3: Self-Compassion Workshop
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Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signup WePause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wepause.space Presentation Used on This Call. This is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. In this WePause session, Ali Eslamifar introduced Amanda Grover as the guest instructor for…
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#8: Amanda Grover — Loving Investigation: Finding Your Groove From Trauma To Empowerment
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Join us as we dive into personal growth and boundary-setting with guest Amanda Grover. Amanda shares her journey from trauma to empowerment, emphasizing self-discovery and balancing energies. Learn Amanda's strategies for mental well-being, including daily body scans for emotional clarity. Amanda is the Director of Brand Marketing at HireInfluence,…
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Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signup WePause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wepause.space Link to the presentation used by Maryam on this Call. This is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. During the second WePause session, Maryam Bijanzadeh led a discussion…
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WePause Weekly #1: Pause & Breath-Work (Intro to WePause)
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Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signup WePause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wepause.space This is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. In this episode, Ali first introduces a new weekly event called "WePause" to promote mental health practices. These 30-minu…
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#7: Nasibeh Amiri — Unveiling Cultural Traumas: Diaspora Communities' Journeys and the Path to Healing
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In this episode, we talk with Nasibeh Amiri, delving into the impact of cultural displacement on mental health. From war-torn Iran to new beginnings, Nasibeh's story sheds light on the need for culturally sensitive therapy. Through MEDInfinit.com, she connects individuals with therapists who understand their cultural backgrounds. We explore the cha…
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#6: Bakari Holmes — Depression Navigation: A Melodic Fight Against Anxiety, Depression and PTSD with Music and Mindfulness
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Meet Bakari Holmes, an award-winning musician and tech leader, sharing his journey of overcoming anxiety, depression, and PTSD. An advocate for DEI and mental health, Bakari offers insights into the power of music in culture and mental health, and he discusses its therapeutic role and transformative impact on his life. Bakari shares insights on man…
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#5: Morgan Condict — Ghost Town: Healing Trauma Through Poetry & Disconnecting From Expectations
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In episode 5 of "The Ally Show," we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Morgan Condict. We dive into life's challenges, exploring topics like addiction, mental health, and suicide. Morgan, raised in a ghost town, as he calls it, near Paso Robles, California, opens up about his adolescent journey, influenced by family struggles. Together, we fin…
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#4: Mike Nauls — One More Time: A Soccer Journey of Physical & Emotional Struggles
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In episode 4 of "The Ally Show", Mike Nauls shares a deeply personal journey marked by physical and emotional pain. His competitive soccer dreams were shattered by compartment syndrome in his legs, leading to isolation and self-reflection. The episode explores his immigrant background, educational choices, and the path to better mental health throu…
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#3: Yvonne Leow — Pain, Power, Love: Mental Wellness and Nature's Transformative Journey
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In this episode, we explore the power of outdoor recreation with Yvonne Leow, the founder of Bewilder. We discuss her journey from a culture distant from outdoor activities to her life-changing backpacking trip, emphasizing the role of nature in mental well-being. We cover topics like pain, self-optimization, social media's impact on authenticity, …
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#2: Emily Schickli — Healing from Within: A Journey from Chronic Pain to Authentic Self
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Join us for an inspiring Episode 2 as we delve into Emily Schickli's transformative journey. From battling chronic pain to rediscovering her authentic self through meditation and yoga, Emily's story is a beacon of hope and resilience. Tune in to explore how her experiences have shaped her coaching approach, empowering professionals to find harmony …
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#1: Brad Winters — Embracing Life's Shadows: Finding Strength in Loss, Grief, and Resilience
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In the exciting first episode of "The Ally Show," we have a very special guest who played a significant role in bringing this show to life. Ali and Brad, who initially met while working at Quizlet, have developed a deep friendship that has grown even stronger since Ali's departure from the company. Brad has been instrumental in helping Ali shape th…
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#0: Intro to The Ally Show and Ali — A tech dropout on his way to understand mental health better
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Welcome to "The Ally Show" with your host, Ali Eslamifar! In this podcast, Ali opens up about his own mental health struggles and his journey toward self-discovery. He shares his passion for understanding the human mind and cognitive science, which led him to create a podcast focused on mental health. Ali's goal is to provide support and allyship t…
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