Elevate Your Life: A Transformational Podcast

Send us a text Zain Bandali is an author, poet, and unapologetic diversity advocate. His debut children's book Mehndi Boy, is a Silver Birch Express Nominee and was recognized as a “Best Bet” by the Ontario Library Association and as a “Best Book for Kids” by the New York Public Library in 2023. Zain studied at the University of Waterloo and was awarded the Upkar Arora Social Impact Leadership Sch...

Send us a text Imam Daayiee is the first openly Gay Imam in the United States. He was born in Detroit Michigan and the son of Southern Baptist parents and converted to Islam at the age of 30. He is the author of the book titled  “Progressive Islam: The Rich Liberal Ideas of the Muslim Faith”(2021),  He is the Founder and ED of the nonprofit MECCA Institute, and CEO of MECCA Institute Publishing LL...

Send us a text Galit Deri Shearouse is a medium who's mission is to help support grieving parents by connecting them to their lost child in spirit. In this episode Gait does a reading for me and during our session my beloved late mother came through. Galit delivered some messages that had a huge impact on me. We tackle in depth how my mother felt about me being gay including her struggles. Galit a...

Send us a text Mike Mosallam  is a two-time Tony Award nominated producer, director, writer for theatre, film and television. Two days after recording this episode he won his his first Tony Award for producer in the category of "Best Revival of a Musical" for "Parade!" He graduated with degree in musical theatre from the University of Michigan and headed to New York to follow his Broadway Dreams....

Send us a text Everyone deserves a great love story like this one. Vaibhav Jain and Parag Mehta are two gay South Asian husbands who's love story began when they first met at a pride parade in Washington D.C. They are true trail blazers who along with their families are leading and role modelling to many what it means to live a life lead with love. We discuss all things Queer Desi including the vi...

Send us a text Rizwan Jagani, is an American violist of Indian and Pakistani heritage. In this episode Jagani talks about how he dove into the practise of his religion during the holly month of Ramadan and chose to come out as gay. He describes how he set the intention for Ramadan to help him come out and survive a very demanding performance schedule. Jagani offers a deep insight into his personal...

Send us a text In part 2 of this special series on my coming out journey I talk about the conversation I had with my mom the day she found out I am gay. I describe how the conversation happened, my parents response and how it all impacted me. Coming out can be difficult especially for a person of colour. It's important to formulate a support system as it can feel isolating. Bellow are list of reso...

Send us a text This is part one of a two part special series where I describe in detail my personal coming out story. I talk about my challenges including internal struggles, fears and how it impacted my life and relationships with my family. Resources LGBTQ Family Acceptance/Culture Based Resources It Gets Better Canada #gay #pride #pridemonth #queer #queerpodcast #gaypodcast If you wish to suppo...

Send us a text Season 2 is titled "Queer Relief" Follow me on Instagram "Elevate Your Life: A Transformational Podcast" Farhan Dhalla

Send us a text Award winning multidisciplinary artist Mariam Magsi shares her deep and insightful experience as an artist and her personal and professional evolution through multiple sources of her own grief journey including the transitioning of her beloved Mother.  Links to Follow Mariam Magsi: Website: www.mariammagsi.com AGO Residency Instagram: @mariam_magsi If you wish to support the show pl...

Send us a text Our transitioned loved ones never really die but our relationship with them changes because they are no longer in physical form.  In this conversation Rishma Govani, author of the book "Sushi and Samosas: A Trip of Tasty Transformations,"  and I share the many unique rituals we have created to continue our relationship with our loved ones on the other side and how it has strengthene...

Send us a text Our transitioned loved ones can give us miraculous signs from the other side. Medium Dr. Cathy Ripley Greene shares her insight into the spirit world and the amazing ways in which the departed can communicate with us. In this episode I personally share how my late mother gave me some profound messages to let me know she was around me. To learn more about Dr. Cathy Ripley Greene visi...

Send us a text A self reflective audio diary of my personal experiences with grief waves. This episode is filled with authentic talk, reflections and a recount of a miraculous moment that will leave you awe struck. Special mention to Sally and Imogen at the Good Mourning Podcast Episode Grief Tip Tuesday: Navigating Grief Triggers Follow them on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast Resources for grief:...

Send us a text Dr. Amy Novotny is the creator of the PABR® Method (Pain Awareness Breathing Relief) and offers her expertise on how this unique breathing technique can be used to help reset our nervous system from 'fight or flight' to it's natural calm state for a variety of conditions including grief and grief related trauma. Dr. Novotny explains where grief is stored in our bodies and how it can...

Send us a text The teachings of Islam and grief are discussed with Dr. Shiraz Ismail, an active family physician since 1973 and an Islamic Educator. Dr. Ismail is also known for his dedication and work as a volunteer in the Ismaili Community including the founding of the Share and Care Bereavement Support Group 25 years ago that has helped many cope with grief and loss. Resources: The Five Stages...

Send us a text Neha Mahajan is an extraordinarily talented actress, musician and is passionate about making our world more beautiful through her Green initiatives. She's featured playing the sitar in a collaboration with Ricky Martin on the song " Mi Sangre " on the album "Pausa" which won a Latin Grammy Award.  Neha shares her personal journey with grief and offers insights on how music has helpe...

Send us a text The Happy Medium ® Jodi Livon has been working professionally as a psychic medium for over thirty years. She is a published author and a popular television and radio personality. As the resident psychic on Twin Cities Live (ABC), she has covered stories, conducted ghost investigations and read national celebrities. In this episode Jodi offers valuable information and insight to help...

Send us a text Farzana Jeraj is a three time best selling author and co-author; keynote speaker at multinational corporations, TEDTALKS and many more global leadership events. She is considered the "Best Kept Secret" to a small army of professional actors, executives and athletes in the NHL, NFL, FIFA and PGA. In this episode Farzana shares her knowledge on meditation, how it can help with grief r...

Send us a text All of us a grieving at this time. It may be due to individual loss such as a loved one, job, pet a or a life you once knew. As a global community we are all feeling the collective loss of a world that has forever changed. Whatever your experience I’d like to invite you to join my grief journey. Together we can hold space for each other as we collectively heal our personal experienc...

Send us a text In this season I'll be sharing my grief journey and talking with several experts who will offer tools to help you with your personal journey.  Follow me on Instagram "Elevate Your Life: A Transformational Podcast" Farhan Dhalla