Heal with Emotional Intelligence and Upgrade your Life

"They told me I would never speak correctly. I decided to prove them wrong—then I realized I didn't owe them a thing." On this International Women's Day 2026, we’re doing more than just celebrating; we’re deconstructing the "Good Girl" narrative that has kept women playing small for generations. In this landmark Episode 55, I’m sharing the raw, unpolished journey from a shy child with a stutter to...

Are you constantly exhausted, overthinking, and hustling just to prove your worth? Do you find yourself accepting "breadcrumbs" in relationships or your career because that bare minimum feels safe and familiar? You are not alone—but you are stuck in survival mode. Welcome to Episode 54 of Heal With EQ. In this raw and deeply personal episode, Nadja opens up about her own intense journey of living...

"What if the love you’ve been chasing in others is actually a letter waiting to be written by you?" In this soul-stirring Valentine’s Day episode of Heal with EQ , Nadja El Fertasi moves past the "self-care" cliches of spa days and luxury bags to tackle the internal work of ending the war within. Whether you are healing from a heartbreak, navigating the "entrepreneurial void," or simply tired of w...

"It's very important when you heal, you have to stop surrounding yourself... with insecure people. Because they're going to poison your life from the inside out." In this raw and vulnerable Valentine’s Week special of Heal with EQ , Nadia Fati strips away the candy-coated advice about "hooking a man" to talk about the only relationship that truly matters: the relationship with yourself. If you fin...

In Episode 51 of Heal with EQ , Nadja El Fertasi dives deep into the "Disease to Please" and why so many of us struggle to set healthy boundaries. Whether it’s at work, in our romantic relationships, or even with our own habits (hello, Friday night pizza), the inability to say "no" isn't just a personality trait—it’s a symptom of an unmet emotional need. Nadja shares a powerful "Two Hands" exercis...

“I love you, and you are an amazing mom.” Those were the final words of Camelia, a 17-year-old girl whose life was cut short by the weight of bullying and a school system that failed to look deeper. In this milestone 50th episode of Heal with EQ , Nadja EL Fertasi opens her heart about a painful truth: In today’s world, love alone is not enough to protect us. We need more than love. We need an Emo...

We often view depression as a prison, but what if it was actually a "Deep Reset"? In this vulnerable and transformative episode of Heal with EQ , Nadja El Fertasi opens up about her personal journey through the "Dark Night of the Soul." She shares the radical honesty of her own battle with depression—the heaviness, the isolation, and the paralyzing wait for a miracle that never came from the outsi...

Happy New Year, and welcome back to Heal With EQ . 🥂 Why is it that we set big goals for the New Year, yet subconsciously feel unworthy of achieving them? In this powerful season-opening episode, host Nadia Fati explores the disconnect between our conscious desires and our subconscious programming. If you are operating from a "closed heart" or a nervous system stuck in hyper-vigilance, you will a...

“Loneliness is the void you ache to fill, and you don’t know how—or with what.” In this deeply personal return to the podcast, Nadja EL Fertasi opens up about her recent absence and her own journey through the "shadow side" of loneliness. Following a divorce five years ago, Nadia found herself facing the holidays alone, crying herself to sleep, and feeling the heavy weight of social shame. In Epis...

Do you find it difficult to feel joy because you are constantly worried about "what’s next"? In a world filled with geopolitical, financial, and relational pressure, it is easy to get stuck in survival mode. We often condition our safety on external factors—our jobs, our partners, or the state of the world. But when those things shake, we crumble. In this episode of Heal with EQ , Nadja El Fertasi...

Welcome to Heal with EQ: The EQ Guided Meditation Visualization . Are you stuck chasing external validation, defining your worth by your appearance, or still reeling from past rejections and abandonment? In this raw and honest episode, Nadja El Fertasi (Founder, Thrive with EQ) shares her own healing journey—from a debilitating inner critic and perfectionism to reclaiming self-worth. This isn't ab...

Even after deep pain, your heart remembers how to love. Join Nadja El Fertasi as she gently guides you through a powerful visualization to release shame, reconnect with your intuition, and reclaim the love that has always been yours. Ready to deepen your healing journey?   Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insights and meditations: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj75XL-ciLfu2nIFh7893IA  ...

Welcome back to Heal with EQ , your EQ Oasis for emotional intelligence. Life is a journey, often like a train ride. We meet fellow travelers, forge connections, and sometimes, heartbreakingly, we watch loved ones disembark before us. The void left by grief can feel like too much luggage, weighing us down and stopping our own journey. In this deeply personal and channeled guided meditation, I invi...

In a world that feels like it’s spinning faster than we can catch our breath, fear and uncertainty can quietly become our daily companions. But what if they weren’t enemies to be avoided — but teachers to learn from? In this raw and real episode of Heal With EQ, I take you behind the scenes of my journey — from red lipstick regrets to pandemic-era rock bottoms — to show you how courage is not the...

In this soul-baring episode, Nadja El Fertasi shares how emotional intelligence helped her rebuild her life after walking away from a secure NATO job—with no backup plan. If you've been laid off, feel lost, or are facing financial and emotional struggle, this episode will speak to your spirit and remind you: your rock bottom is not the end. It’s the beginning of your rise. Join the Thrive with EQ...

If forgiveness was easy, we’d all be free from resentment and past pain. But for many, forgiving ourselves or others for deep wounds feels impossible—like surrendering to injustice. In this episode, we dive deep into why forgiveness is so challenging, how holding onto resentment silently steals our joy, and the powerful truth that forgiving doesn't mean justifying. I share raw, personal stories ab...

If self-love was easy, we’d all have it figured out. But for so many of us, loving ourselves feels like a battle—against self-doubt, past wounds, and the belief that we’re not enough. In this episode, we get real about why self-love is so difficult, the hidden reasons we sabotage our own happiness, and how to break free from the cycle of self-criticism and unworthiness. I share personal insights a...

What if the key to mindfulness isn’t just being present—but understanding why we’re constantly trying to escape it? In this episode, we unpack the hidden emotional layers that make presence feel so difficult, and how healing unresolved emotions is the true path to embracing The Power of Now. Many people struggle with mindfulness, not because they can’t focus, but because their subconscious is wire...

Stress is more than just feeling overwhelmed—it’s the accumulation of unprocessed emotions, constant digital stimulation, and the weight of uncertainty that we carry every day. In this episode of Heal with EQ, we explore the reality of stress in today’s world and why managing it effectively is essential for your well-being and decision-making. We’ll break down: - Why modern stress is different fro...

Every decision we make—big or small—is shaped by our emotions. From procrastination and overthinking to navigating high-stakes choices, our emotional intelligence plays a critical role. In this episode of Heal with EQ, we explore: - The three pillars of emotionally intelligent decision-making: problem-solving, reality testing, and impulse control. - Why gut feeling vs. logic is not an either/or ch...

Valentine’s Day can be a painful reminder for those who feel lonely in their singleness. In this deeply guided meditation, your host, Nadja EL Fertasi, invites you to release emotional baggage, shift your perspective, and embrace a more elevated view of being single—without closing yourself off to love. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, weighed down by past hurts, or trapped by societal expectatio...

Welcome to Emotional Intelligence 101, where we unlock the secrets to exceptional leadership through self-awareness, trust, and connection. I’m Nadja El Fertasi, founder of Thrive with EQ, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into interpersonal skills—one of the most critical (and often overlooked) components of emotional intelligence. ✔️ Why do some leaders struggle to build trust while others...

Do you ever feel trapped by self-doubt, fear of failure, or the constant need for validation? What if you could shift those fears and step into your full potential? In this episode of Heal with EQ, your emotional intelligence guide, Nadja El Fertasi, takes you on a transformative visualization exercise—also known as mental rehearsal—to release fear, reframe limiting beliefs, and cultivate self-wor...

Are you tired of building a life you secretly want to escape from? What if the key to healing your past, embracing your present, and creating a life you truly love is already within you? Join me, Nadja El Fertasi, founder of Thrive with EQ, emotional intelligence coach and trainer, as we dive deep into the transformative power of emotional intelligence. This podcast is your safe space to: - Naviga...

💬 Do you struggle to express yourself confidently without feeling too aggressive—or too passive? Assertiveness is the secret ingredient to effective communication, whether in the workplace, at home, or in personal relationships. But it’s not about being loud or dominant—it’s about finding the balance between expressing your needs clearly and respecting others. In this episode of the Heal with EQ...