curing the winter blues

Resilience – that is what Laura Burget, co-founder of succesful beauty brand Three Ships Beauty, demonstrated after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. In this episode, Laura opens up about her health struggles, and offers insights into maintaining resilience, seeking, and accepting support during difficult times. She also shares her journey as a female entrepreneur in the beauty industry and how she and her co-founder navigated challenges along the way, especially breaking into a male-dominated space. You will leave this episode feeling inspired & in awe of Laura!

Mindfulness – the wellness buzzword of the past few years. We all know it can help us improve our lives, but most of us struggle with starting and maintaining it throughout the ebbs and flows of life. In this episode, I chat with Tamim Nehan, who's a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, kickboxing coach, and global talent manager. Whether you're just starting your mindfulness journey or need a refresher, tune in for invaluable tips on making mindfulness a lifestyle, rather than a one-off habit in your day. We close out with a bonus guided meditation!Find me online: @her.healthful / @arastehFind Tamim on Instagram and Linkedin

Brianne Helfrich is a young female entrepreneur and founder of the clothing brand Helfrich Collective. Founded on mental health advocacy, she has achieved amazing success in the past 3 years including being featured in Vogue! She is also a full-time bioethics PhD student. In this episode, we delve into her story, grad school journey, small business challenges, and how she’s been able to navigate both her entrepreneurial and academic journey. ig: @arasteh have thoughts on this episode? join the Geneva chat here! https://links.geneva.com/invite/724e391f-6085-41af-a9f2-c386eb0a25cd my episode with Brianne on her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-psychology-behind-sharing-your-goals-content/id1555142277?i=1000649813090 Brianne’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/briannehelfrich/ her brand, Helfrich Collective: https://helfrichcollective.com/

spotting Jacob Elordi prompted me to re-examine the butterfly effect: minor choices can have significant consequences. in this episode, I delve into the mental aspects of making decisions and share strategies for using this understanding to boost daily decision-making confidence. ig: @her.healthful join the chat on Geneva here: https://links.geneva.com/invite/724e391f-6085-41af-a9f2-c386eb0a25cd

I wish I knew these tips when i started grad school as embarking on your graduate studies can be daunting. As someone who has recently completed their Ph.D. program at the University of Toronto, I share the insights that have helped me along the way. If you've ever wondered about the graduate school experience or considering pursuing higher education, this episode is for you! ig: @her.healthful join the chat on Geneva here: https://links.geneva.com/invite/724e391f-6085-41af-a9f2-c386eb0a25cd

in our journey for trust, consistency, and healthy boundaries in our relationships, the secure attachment style serves as an ideal model. this is the final episode in the series on attachment styles! having explored anxious (click here to listen) and avoidant styles (click here to listen), we now focus on the disorganized attachment style and also explore practical behaviours to embody the secure attachment style. by understanding our attachment styles, we gain valuable insights into our past relationships without placing undue blame and prep ourselves for future relationships.  hope you enjoyed this series exploring attachment theory and its different styles!

vulnerability forms the cornerstone of healthy relationships, but it's often challenging for people with an avoidant attachment style to embrace it. in the last episode, we talked about anxious attachment, characterized by the tendency to “chase”. in this ep, we explore the patterns of avoidant attachment, characterized by “fleeing”. let’s uncover practical strategies to navigate and overcome these patterns, and foster relationships that facilitate personal growth and emotional fulfillment. this ep is a continuation of a series dedicated to exploring attachment theory and the different attachment styles, helping you foster healthier connections in this love month. stay tuned for the next one!

do you struggle with approval-seeking, fear of abandonment, or relationship anxiety? you might identify with an anxious attachment style. acknowledging your patterns and self-awareness is always the first step toward creating a positive change in love and relationships. so let’s unpack this attachment style, and learn practical ways to overcome self-doubt, jealousy, and co-dependency. this ep is the first of a series dedicated to exploring attachment theory and the different attachment styles, helping you foster healthier connections in this love month. happy february 🫶🏾   the episode on attachment styles: ⁠what your attachment style says about your relationships ig: @her.healthful

do you feel like you’re constantly busy but not making any progress toward your goals? contrary to common belief, sharing your plans might be sabotaging your efforts. let’s dissect some of the patterns that might be holding you back and offer actionable insights to help you reach your goals , trigger a mindset shift, and foster personal growth with positive habits.

it's nothing new that winter brings its struggles, especially mentally. let's talk practical ways to romanticize winter and all it brings <3 ig: @her.healthful