Ep 11 A Return to Love with Waleed Hashim

What if the benefits of mindfulness could be accessed in a fun, playful and relational way? What happens when we work with what is right here and dare to drop the planning, lean into vulnerability, and embody joy? A conversation about acting improv and how this accessible practice enables anyone to cultivate freedom, creativity, richer relationships, and expanded possibilities. Life wisdom in a joyful, playful practice of stepping into the unknown.(You can find Andrew and learn more about his taster improv classes at https://playconnect.co.uk/)

What makes donuts important for our health and what are some of the main components that enable us to truly feel good? A conversation with an emphasis on a life of balance and training that empowers you to get to do more of what you enjoy doing. Unpacking some of the shame many people are conditioned to carry about their bodies, debunking a whole bunch of fitness-related myths, exploring post-partum recovery, and celebrating the value of strength-training and humor.

What goes on in a child's internal world and how do we support children to be able to communicate, thrive and flourish? A reflective journey into the many ways children guide us back into ourselves and the deepest aspects of our own humanity

(This episode is in Arabic)A whole new mindset of looking at the body, understanding pain, exploring the power of language and subtlety and the role of the nervous system in the health of our bodies. This conversation seeks to celebrate the individuality of the human body, and to rekindle our connection to our body as a living, breathing entity as opposed to being a machine we inhabit, and offers that as a key to transform how we move.

Reflections around bridging divides and coming together to honor our shared humanity and the inherent goodness that can be rekindled in each and every one of us. This conversation reflects on insights from the world of peace-building and conflict resolution with the hopes of rediscovering a more peaceful world in the days ahead.

Peeling away the guilt and shame narratives as we examine how being a great mother is all about doing the best you can and that being more than good enough. This episode examines maternal mental health through validating reminders for parents and the people around them, simple tools that can make a powerful difference, and honest real talk about some of what comes with motherhood.

What if love had a much broader purpose to it than we've often been taught? How can the way we relate to the people we love become the ultimate spiritual practice, and what are the ways in which we often give our power away in love? A refreshing perspective on navigating spirituality and relationships, and stepping into an expansive life full of joy and humour

Yaay we're back! Sharing a few reflections from my time off and my personal experience as a podcast listener on mindsets that enable us to find more resonance and value in what we listen to

An exploration of how movement disciplines shape our character, mindset and motivation. Looking into the power of simplicity, the value of connecting to a larger purpose, how joy and trauma can coexist, and the importance of trying different things and stepping out of our conventional boxes.

A fun (and highly informative!) exploration of how we can reconnect to the inherent wisdom and movement intelligence in our bodies, so we can thrive as we move through our lives. A multidisciplinary dive into empowered, pain-free movement addressing myths about posture, flexibility, pain and more