Birthday Special: Q&A 2023

You asked, and I'm answering! In this special episode, I tackle the questions you sent in. From mental health tips to navigating life’s challenges, we’re diving deep into the topics that matter most to you. Tune in for expert advice, practical insights, and thoughtful conversations!

In this episode, we dive into the unique world of third culture kids- individuals who grew up in cultures different from their parents’ or their passport country. We explore the joys and challenges of belonging everywhere and nowhere at once, the struggles with identity and home, and how these experiences shape relationships, careers, and self-perception. Through personal stories and expert insights, we unravel what it means to navigate life in the in-between.

Today I am in conversation with the break-up coach Nora. She is currently located in Dubai and conducts her sessions in English and Arabic, in person and online. Together we explore the topic of breakup and heartbreak. Heartbreak is a term used to describe the intense emotional pain someone feels after experiencing the end of a relationship. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, grief, and despair. A variety of factors, including betrayal, rejection, and unrequited love, can cause heartbreak. The pain can be physical and emotional. Nora's contact details and handles: Instagram: @breakupcoachnora Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakupcoachnora Website: https://www.breakupcoachnora.com/

As every year here is the Birthday Special but this time with a twist, these are the questions that followers on Instagram have sent in.  Happy New Year Everyone. 

A toxic friendship is one in which you feel energetically exhausted when interacting with the person. Your friend may be an emotional vampire who seems to suck the life force out of you whenever you speak to them or spend time with them. If you want to find out how to identify a toxic friendship and learn how to deal with it, then this episode is for you.

While overthinking itself is not a mental illness, it is associated with conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Rumination can be common in people who have chronic pain and chronic illness as well, taking the form of negative thoughts about that pain and healing from it. Here I introduce simple tools that can help with getting hold on your overthinking behaviors. 

Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment. It is a lifelong condition that starts when a person is born and stays with them into old age. Every Autistic person is different from every other. This is why autism is described as a ‘spectrum’. I am in conversation with Dr. Charifa Zemouri with explains her individual experience with being on the spectrum and how she navigates her life. If you want to learn more about Dr. Zemouri, follow her on Twitter or visit her website for more information about her work. 

Remember that conflict is natural and happens in every ongoing relationship. Since conflict is unavoidable we must learn to manage it. Conflict is a sign of a need for change and an opportunity for growth, new understanding, and improved communication. Conflict can not be resolved unless it is addressed unless we address it within ourselves.  💌  Sign up for my weekly email newsletter 🌍  My website/blog  📸  Instagram 🐦  Twitter

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". To continue with the second part of the Imposter Syndrome series I am interviewing Adrian about his experience with the syndrome.  💌  Sign up for my weekly email newsletter 🌍  My website/blog  📸  Instagram  🐦  Twitter