MindTales public
[search 0]
More
Download the App!
show episodes
 
The MindTales Collective Podcast invites mental-health advocates across industries worldwide for a bite-sized deep-dive into health affairs. We want to share the personal stories of leaders within our community to give you the essential insights to strengthen your personal development! Instagram: @mindtalesofficial TikTok: @mindtalesofficialuae Website: mindtales.me
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
As a football player all eyes are on you: both onside and offside the pitch. Success in football depends on talent, training, experience and mental strength. How do you keep your nerves during penalties? How do you deal with constant pressure? At the end of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo left the football pitch in tears- he had imagined a different …
  continue reading
 
Jay Sadiq has dived into entrepreneurship from a young age, failed three times and got back on his feet with more innovative ideas. He became more motivated with each attempt. Together with his team he is now on a big mission- to cool cities around the world and to make them more resilient and livable. In this episode of the MindTales collective, h…
  continue reading
 
In April 2020, Mohammad Absi-Halabi left his full-time job to become a founder. This journey was filled with countless up's and down's, rejections and uncertainties, but it has also helped him learn about his own mental health. In this episode, Mo elaborates on his experience and explains why being humble is an important quality for founders to hav…
  continue reading
 
After having spent 10 years in the UAE, communications manager Saida decided to take the big step of moving back to her home country Tunisia. She is a Tunisian national who had started her professional career in Tunisia before she moved to the United Arab Emirates in 2012. She recently made the big decision of moving back to Tunisia to work for an …
  continue reading
 
"Autism is an ability and not a disability". This is the favourite quote of Maha Khorchid. The early intervention specialist founded the Magic Mind Platform In 2020 to raise more awareness for autism and inclusion. She has come a long way since then- and developed both personally and professionally! Tune in for more!…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Louiza (Pharm D, MBA, Ph.D.) has 10+ years of experience in Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech, and Digital Health industries in Asia (China) and the Middle East & Africa. She is presently the head of the MENA Health Tech Program at Plug and Play ADGM where, in Partnership with the Department of Health, she is working to develop the Digital Health Eco…
  continue reading
 
Welcome back, MindTales Community! This World Mental Health Day, we're reviving our podcast series with a special feature from venture capitalist and entrepreneur, Brad Feld. Brad has been an investor and entrepreneur for more than 30 years. He manages the Foundry Group, a VC focused on early-stage tech investments. Prior to that, he co-founded Mob…
  continue reading
 
What do we chat about? 📣 How understanding child psychology helps you become a better parent 📣 Self-care for parents and guardians 📣 Riham's journey from child psychotherapy into parental guidance 📣 Leveraging social media for mental health awareness Follow Riham Monzer: Instagram: @riham_monzer LinkedIn: Riham Monzer…
  continue reading
 
Clare has more than 17 years of experience in the field of psychology, from teaching and applying psychology within organisations to beginning her own organisation, Conscious Consulting! What do we chat about? 📣 How Conscious Consulting creates change within individuals and teams 📣 Awareness and consciousness as tools for transformation 📣 Thriving …
  continue reading
 
Naser is a certified hypnotherapist, life-coach, neurolinguist, psychotherapist, laughter yogi and the founding partner of ChangeWorks. Changeworks is an HR company that connects communities with hypnotists and wellness specialists to spread skill sets that empower choice and happiness. What do we chat about? 📣 Transitioning from pediatrics and psy…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Ruchi Dana is an award-winning doctor, serial entrepreneur and social impact investor! She has led many startups and received multiple degrees from Stanford University, including her MBA. Presently, she is Partner at Dana Group in the UAE and President of Duluth Medical Technologies located in the USA. What do we chat about? 📣 The intersection …
  continue reading
 
Dr. Tai Broach holds a dual-PhD in Organisational Psychology and Clinical Psychology. She's presently an Associate Professor of Practice at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi and an organisational effectiveness consultant! Dr. Broach has worn many hats throughout her career, from organisational development consultant, executive coach, and behavioral int…
  continue reading
 
This entrepreneurial duo combined their specialities in healthtech and fintech to build Let’s Rise, which brings together networks of educators, entrepreneurs, parents, innovators and other community leaders to celebrate their achievements, build up their mentorship and coaching skills and work towards personal transformation! 📣Challenges and inacc…
  continue reading
 
Fodhil Benturquia is a serial entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the digital innovation space in MENA. He's the Founding CEO of Okadoc, the region’s first instant online booking platform that seamlessly connects healthcare providers and doctors with their patients! 📣 Managing overwhelm when embarking on new and uncertain ventures 📣 Le…
  continue reading
 
Aakanksha Tangri founded Re:Set, a unique, digital platform that brings together communities in inclusive, safe spaces to destigmatise and normalise conversations about mental health, education, inclusion, parenting, gender-based challenges and more! 📣 Destigmatisation of mental health, education, inclusion and gender-based challenges 📣 Building sa…
  continue reading
 
Nur is an entrepreneurship and incubation specialist with Yildiz Teknopark Entrepreneurship Center based in Istanbul. She supports startups by coaching them through development and matching them with investors and mentors. 📣 What are technoparks? Based within Yildiz Teknopark, how did Yildiz Incubation Center grow to be the largest one in Turkey? 📣…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Justin Thomas is a psychology Professor and the Head of the Research Cluster for Culture Cognition and Wellbeing at Zayed University, United Arab Emirates. This research cluster focuses on exploring the interface between culture, society and mental health. Join us for an insightful chat as Justin shares his thoughts on how unique, community-bas…
  continue reading
 
Jeanne Bédard, RD, HAAD is a registered dietician with Abu Dhabi's Perfect Balance Rehabilitation Center. Jeanne walks us through her approach to nutrition counselling that supports mental health. We chat about emotional eating, food rules, weight stigmas and more - Jeanne sums it up perfectly as "nutrition EQ". In this incredibly insightful conver…
  continue reading
 
Samar Alshorafa is the Founding CEO of She is Arab. This is an innovative platform that connects Arab women whilst enhancing and empowering their leadership and business acumen across a range of industries. 📣 How did Samar's past experiences in policy reform, education and international development lead her to build She is Arab? 📣 How does She is A…
  continue reading
 
Chaza El Haj, translations, media and PR professional shares her inspirational journey coping with her mental health and beating breast cancer. Together, we explore how the relationship between physical and mental health is intertwined. Join us and discover more about the importance of leveraging self-care strategies to build pillars of strength du…
  continue reading
 
Mim Kleiberg, Co-Owner of THE ROOM Abu Dhabi and THE ROOM Online, uses integrative, non-traditional approaches to help her community boost their physical wellness. Join us to discover more about THE ROOM Abu Dhabi. It's a fascinating concept, with spaces built intentionally for physical wellness, mindfulness, community connection, sound bathing and…
  continue reading
 
Jasmine is a certified family coach. She has been living abroad for over fifteen years. Her diverse background and experience has enabled her to relate to all walks of life. Join us as she chats about her work with teens and young adults struggling with self-confidence to find their place in society. Her mission is to create a safe space for teens …
  continue reading
 
Dr. Deena Elsori joined us for a deep-dive into the dynamic nature of her passion and work at Abu Dhabi University. She is an academician, researcher, mother, educator and community-builder. Dr. Deena played a key role in building the Public Health department at Abu Dhabi University. She also shaped the idea for a Happiness course to equip students…
  continue reading
 
Zeina Daccache (MA, RDT, BCT) wears many hats... activist, film-maker, theatre director, drama therapist, university teacher, and more. She founded Catharsis, the Lebanese Centre for Drama Therapy. Her brilliant work in drama therapy has been used to share the stories of marginalised prison populations in Lebanon. And her widely acclaimed plays hav…
  continue reading
 
Hafsa Ahmed co-founded Peer-Minded, a social enterprise focused on peer-education. Peer-Minded is based in the UAE and is affiliated with the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an. What is peer education and how can universities leverage peer networks to build a thriving student body? Hafsa walks us through the mission behind this impactful init…
  continue reading
 
“Company culture has a significant role to play as an antidote to mental health struggles, not only in the health of individuals, but within our society as a whole.” Dani Hakim co-founded Safe Space, a CSR initiative focused on mental health support. Safe Space works with businesses and individuals to build healthy emotional work spaces! Safe Space…
  continue reading
 
Join us for a heartwarming chat with Reem Al Junaibi from Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, Hub 71. Reem draws on her experience at Hub 71 supporting start-up founders to achieve their dreams. She gives entrepreneurs advice for embarking on fast-growing, long-term initiatives. Our chat is a great reminder that rest and rejuvenation are essential e…
  continue reading
 
Shainoor Khoja, CEO of Thrive Community and serial entrepreneur, tells us about her passion for leveraging technology to boost social impact initiatives. Shainoor's latest venture, the Thrive Community, is a digital platform specifically designed to boost the social and emotional support of elderly and aging patients. With just a tap, they can shar…
  continue reading
 
This week, we chatted with Zsuzsanna Berencsi, an inspiring professional with more than 13 years of experience in the finance industry. From adapting financial systems for remote work and adapting communication patterns to processing challenging emotions, Zsuzsanna walked us through the various impacts that the pandemic had on the financial sector.…
  continue reading
 
We wanted to start this New Year off on an empowering note. Our chat with Farah Foustok, CEO of Lazard Asset Management (Gulf Region), about women empowerment was perfect for this. Tune in to find out beginner tips for investing, early career advice and how the pandemic shaped Farah’s transition to remote work. Check out our full episode below - pl…
  continue reading
 
In this week's episode, meet some of the faces behind Mindtales: Viktorija Aksionova (Co-Founder of MindTales), Dalia Karpauskaite and Raeesa Omar, as they reflect on their personal journeys through 2020. From overcoming personal challenges with Zoom fatigue and irregular sleep schedules, learn more about building tools to help you cope with mental…
  continue reading
 
This week, we were honoured to chat with Dr Louise Lambert, a positive psychologist, researcher and educator with more than 20 years of experience. Louise shares her inspirational journey designing and implementing evidence-based interventions in educational settings and tells us more about the impact of the pandemic on student/teacher lives. She a…
  continue reading
 
For our first episode, Dr. Nahida Ahmed, consultant psychiatrist and adjunct assistant professor at UAE University, joined us for an insightful discussion about the stigmas around psychiatric disorders. We chatted about how they're perpetuated and how communities can play a key role in preventing the spread of stigmas. Nahida shares her admirable j…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide