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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#28 -Start a podcast to transition into a new career - Ali Eslamifar
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Ali Eslamiffar is the host of two podcasts and is a former tech professional. In this episode, Ali and I discuss how personal decisions shape our mental health, the importance of pausing to reflect on our emotions, and the role of community in supporting mental well-being. We go through Ali's journey from a high-pressure tech career to creating a m…
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Ian Koniak - Addiction, Recovery, and Healing Your Family
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Ian Koniak was the #1 Enterprise AE at Salesforce, is a world renowned sales coach, and is a passionate addiction recovery advocate. In this episode, Ian shares about his personal battle with addiction and how it intertwined with his successful sales career. He describes the pivotal moment he realized he needed to change, and the steps he took to o…
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#13 Aref Gharakhani— Navigating Entrepreneurial Mental Health: Self-Awareness & Growth in Immigration
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In this episode, we chat with Aref Gharakhani about his journey from co-founding multiple successful startups in the Middle East to navigating immigration challenges in North America. In this chat, Aref opens up about the dramatic changes he’s faced and how his entrepreneurial spirit intersects with his personal growth and immigration experiences. …
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#30 - Healing, entrepreneurship, and transitioning to civilian life for combat veterans - Adam Peters
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Adam Peters is a US Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and advocate for veterans transitioning into civilian life. He is host of The Strategic Veteran podcast and founder of The Stronghold, a community where veterans work together to win in the business world. In this conversation, Adam shares his complete story spanning his childhood, time in the …
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#29 - A cardiologist's guide to mental health and longevity - Dr. Jonathan Fisher
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Dr. Jonathan Fisher is a cardiologist specializing in psychocardiology which focuses on the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and the physical function of the heart. In this episode, Jesse and Dr. Fisher discuss the deep connection between mental and physical health, the impact of stress and burnout on heart health, and practical mindfulness te…
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#27 - Personal development and entrepreneurship - Lior Klisman
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Lior Klisman is an entrepreneur, business coach, and advocate for personal development. In a fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in what we have and what we do, often forgetting who we truly are. Lior shares his journey from a survival mindset to a deeper exploration of self-identity, challenging the common Western narrative that we are de…
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#26 - The role of therapy in men's mental health - Ethan Getchell
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Ethan Getchell is a passionate advocate for men's mental health and a therapist in training. In this episode, Ethan shares the story of his brother’s suicide, and how that tragic event inspired him to shift the direction of his career and focus on mental health. During the conversation we discuss the silent nature of men's depression, the importanc…
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#25 - Nadene Cherry - Meditation as a path to productivity and calm
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Nadine Cherry is a corporate speaker and meditation teacher who also spent nearly 20 years as a business leader. When family illness and corporate burnout hit hard, Nadene was looking for a way to reclaim her authenticity, focus, and peace of mind. Meditation became her path forward and today her mission is to share it with others. In this episode,…
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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 engineering 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 strateg…
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From Addict to Entrepreneur: Dennis Hettema
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Dennis Hatema is a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Hello Revenue, among other successful ventures. He’s also an ex-addict who has put enormous thought into understanding the emotional foundation of addiction. In this episode, Dennis shares the emotional struggles that lead to his teenage drug use and reflects on how self-image issues drive peo…
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#24 Marissa Levin: How to be a Conscious Leader and get MORE out of your Career
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Marissa Levin is a pioneering entrepreneur and expert in conscious leadership. In this episode, Marissa shares her journey of feeling undervalued in her early career to later creating successful companies and innovative leadership models in response to those initial challenges. You’ll also learn about Marissa’s Joyful Leadership Model and approach …
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#23: David Lindner - Cancer as an Opportunity for Personal Growth
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David Lindner is an athlete and business professional who has also faced and overcome one of life's toughest challenges: beating cancer. David was already balancing a demanding career with family responsibilities and elite powerlifting before his diagnosis. But through the treatment, recovery, and reflection process he went through with cancer, Dav…
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#22: Jonathan Mahan: Mental Health for Entrepreneurs
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In this episode of Storytelling at Scale, I sat down with Jonathan Mahan, a business owner and mindset magician who shared openly about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. What I love about this conversation is Jonathan's ability to give practical tips on practices that help business owners deal with the anxiety, imposter syndrome, and self-doub…
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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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#21: Julia Arpag: How to get hired in 2024 + being a foster parent
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In this episode of Storytelling at Scale, I had the pleasure of interviewing Julia Arpog, a recruitment expert, entrepreneur, mother, and foster parent. Julia shared her journey of starting her own recruitment company, Aligned Recruitment, after going through layoffs in 2023. She discussed the importance of authenticity in sales relationships and t…
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#20: WHY am I doing this? | A solo episode with Jesse Marseille
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This episode shares my reflections on what it's like to build this podcast and what I'm finding as I continue to investigate my "WHY" I discuss how easy it is to turn art into a "job", why I'm not willing to do that, and what you as an audience can expect from this show going forward. I hope through these solo episodes you all will get to know me b…
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#19: Tenzin Rose: Resilience, Compassion, and the Limits of Psychedelics
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This powerful episode of Storytelling at Scale features a raw and unfiltered conversation with Tenzin Rose. We explore Tenzin's personal journey, including his experience with his mother's death, Ayahuasca, depression, and finding meaning in a complex world. The conversation touches on themes of suffering, resilience, and the importance of finding …
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#18: Antoine Marsden: How to Grow Your Business in Any Climate
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In today's episode, we sit down with Antoine Marsden, an entrepreneur with over two decades of business experience. Antoine shares his journey from co-founding a company that achieved seven-figure revenue to facing the challenges that led to its downfall. His latest venture, OutboundWorx, reflects the culmination of his hard-earned lessons in entre…
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#17: Alonzo Nieves: Gen Z entrepreneurship + next generation referral marketing
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In this episode of Storytelling at Scale I'm joined by another inspiring young founder, Alonzo Nieves. Alonzo started eVouch, a cutting-edge referral marketing tool designed to connect brands with buyers seamlessly. Alonzo embodies the spirit of a modern renaissance man, with expertise spanning law, design, product development, marketing, and leade…
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#16 Jesse Marseille: Should YOU start a podcast?
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Here is another solo episode from your host Jesse Marseille. In today's episode, I'm sharing my take on why podcasting might be a great choice for you. Sure, the business potential of podcasting is incredible. The industry in expected to grow from $25 billion to over $100 billion by 2030. But that's not the only reason or even the best reason to st…
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#15 Nitya Kirat: Build your own company to achieve independence
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Today's guest Nitya Kirat shares his story of achieving career independence by starting his own consultancy. Nitya also brings his own special perspective as someone who grew up abroad in countries like Singapore and Tanzania. Our conversation touches on topics such as mental health in the workplace, balancing work and family, and the role of ambit…
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#14: How to find your life purpose with Ikigai | A solo episode with Jesse Marseille
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Defining your purpose in life is one of the most powerful ways to improve mental health and create better outcomes in life. This episode walks you through a series of journaling exercises that will help you to understand your gifts, values, and goals better so that you can construct a solid statement of life purpose. -------------------------------…
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#13 Troy Karnes: How to succeed in rehab and thrive without alcohol
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Today's guest Troy Karnes walks us through his experience with alcohol, from realizing it was a problem, to going to rehab, and ultimately building a life where he can thrive without it. In this episode you'll learn about the signs and symptoms of alcoholism, the mindset you need to kick the habit, and the importance of getting help. Troy is also a…
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#12 Lisa Hammett: how to form healthier habits and mitigate corporate burnout
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Today's guest Lisa Hammett exemplifies everything this show is about in that she takes her personal struggles and experiences, and alchemizes them into something we all can learn from. Lisa is a coach, an author, and a thought leader who specializes in helping people make positive transformations in their lives. This conversation touches on topics …
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#11: Introducing your host....how and why I started this podcast
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In this episode, I'll share my story for the first time. This episode covers my experience with corporate burnout, mental health, substance abuse, finding purpose in life, and how I started this podcast. For anyone who feels they may be on the wrong path, or struggles to find meaning and direction in life...this may resonate. ----------------------…
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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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#10: Antony Towndrow: Adventure wellness coaching + how veterans can recover from post traumatic stress
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Today's guest Antony Towndrow is a combat veteran who shares his personal experience with post traumatic stress and his journey to healing through outdoor adventures. In an effort to help others with similar stories, he created Positivi-T Adventure & Wellness Coaching. Antony's organization helps Veterans, First Responders, and others suffering fro…
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#9 Fred Copestake: Global travel, ethical sales, and how to write your first book
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In today’s episode I talk with Fred Copestake, an international sales trainer who’s work has taken him to 36 different countries and influenced the careers of 10,000 sales professionals. He’s also published several books and hosts his own podcast, Sales Today. If you enjoy the episode, please go ahead and subscribe to the youtube channel! ---------…
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#8 Buddy Rathmell: Finding purpose by fighting human trafficking
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Today's guest Buddy Rathmell ran anti-human trafficking operations in South East Asia for over 20 years. But Buddy didn’t have a law enforcement background, or military background, or any training that would prepare you for that kind of work. What he had was a desire to solve a problem that he cared about, and the ability to build a team around him…
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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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#7 Martin MacArthur: being blind and building a business
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Today's guest Marin MacArthur is a multi-talented entrepreneur and sales expert who also happens to be legally blind. Building a business always has challenges, but doing so without sight certainly takes another level of commitment and adaptability. In this episode you'll hear the backstory of how Martin learned to use computers and navigate the in…
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#6 Rachel Randolph: how to communicate effectively and authentically in business + van life!
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In today's episode I talked to Rachel Randolph, a communication coach and entrepreneur who helps people forge better relationships through communication and mindfulness practices. Rachel also has quite an interesting backstory which includes a long stint traveling America in a van. You'll hear that story here as well! If you enjoy the episode, plea…
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#5 Benyamin Holley: Keeping it real in sales + the AI sales singularity
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Today’s episode with Ben Holley was a fun one because it strayed from the theme of the show a bit. While other episodes take deep dives on topics like mental health and entrepreneurship, this one was more of a casual chat with someone who has front row seats to the tech sales game. If you are plugged into the world of tech sales, this should be a f…
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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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#4 Mel David: identity and purpose as a Gen Z founder
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Welcome to Storytelling at Scale, where we talk with leaders, innovators, and freethinkers of all kinds to uncover the journey that made them who they are today. In today’s episode I spoke with Mel David, a Gen Z entrepreneur building a company in the live event merchandising space. In this conversation, Mel shared about their experience working at…
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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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#3 Kellen Casebeer: the right mindset for starting your business
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Welcome to the Storytelling at Scale podcast, where we talk with leaders, innovators, and freethinkers of all kinds to uncover the journey that made them who they are today. Today’s episode with Kellen Casebeer explores his unique approach to business that emphasizes mindset and self-awareness over tactics. As an entrepreneur, business leader, and …
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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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#02 Craig French: meditation and mindfulness in business
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Welcome to the Storytelling at Scale podcast, where we talk with leaders, innovators, and freethinkers of all kinds to uncover the journey that made them who they are today. In today’s episode, I chatted with Craig French, a Zen meditation teacher, business consultant, and mental heath professional. We cover his time on Shark Tank, how to apply med…
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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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#01 Adem Manderovic: how to bounce back from a near death experience
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Welcome to Storytelling at Scale, where we talk with leaders, innovators, and freethinkers of all kinds to uncover the journey that made them who they are today. Adem Manderovic has made a huge impact on the international business scene, but what not everyone knows is that Adem has an incredible back story, with the kinds of ups and downs you could…
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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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