Mental HEALTH Break With Dr. Nafisa Sekandari

Share your thoughts here! John R. Miles, author of the book “PASSION STRUCK” and host of the passion struck podcast joins me to discuss improving mindset, overcoming self doubt, and embracing their full potential.   Learn how to take purposeful action to achieve your goals.  To learn more about John visit johnrmiles.com or passionstruck.com Follow Dr. Sekandari on: Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Share your thoughts here! In this episode, dive into the transformative world of sound and vibration therapy with Craig Goldberg, a Certified Vibro-Acoustic Therapy Practitioner. Discover how the power of sound can influence our nervous system, paving the way for relaxation and overall well-being. Craig sheds light on activating the parasympathetic nervous system, unlocking pathways to better slee...

Share your thoughts here! Welcome to Mental Health Break Podcast , where we bring you cutting-edge insights to empower your personal and professional growth. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative strategies for ending self-sabotage with Dr. Pat Boulogne, a renowned high-performance mastery mentor, functional medicine doctor, and international bestselling author. Dr. Pat is the CEO...

Share your thoughts here! Anxiety can manifest differently in children compared to adults due to various factors such as cognitive development, communication abilities, and coping mechanisms. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for identifying and addressing anxiety in children effectively. Children might not have the vocabulary or cognitive ability to articulate their feelings accurately....

Share your thoughts here! If we lack the mental fortitude to tackle stressful situations head-on, stress can wreak havoc on our well-being. Building up our mental and emotional reserves is essential for navigating such challenges successfully. Through the cultivation of both mental and physical strength, we enhance our resilience, empowering us to conquer life's hurdles with confidence. Engag...

Share your thoughts here! Your 40’s can be the most transformative or the most challenging decade of your life.  With perimenopause looming, and gravity having its way with you, the 40’s can be ridden with anxiety and stress.  OR this decade can be an opportunity to finally achieve the goals you’ve always strived for but no longer fear taking a risk.   Katia Stern challenged herself to make her 40...

Share your thoughts here! Best selling author of “Who Am I After Sports”, and TEDX speaker, Darryll Stinson’s NFL dreams came to a halt while in college. Opioid addiction almost derailed his life dreams but he managed to pivot in his career path and now he’s a successful international speaker, best-selling author, credential minister, award-winning philanthropist, and 2xTEDx speaker .  Darryll, as...

Share your thoughts here! Nim Stant came to the US with $300 in her pocket and limited English speaking abilities but through hard work and refusal to give up,  has managed to create the life of her dreams.   Nim did not allow her lack of cultural awareness or heavy accent to stand in the way of her success.  In this episode, Nim shares easy steps we all can follow to get clear about what we want...

Share your thoughts here! Lynn Rae joins me to  share her personal struggle with bipolar disorder and overcoming  severe depression and mania while being a mother and a wife.   Lynn discusses the genetic link to bipolar in her family and shares her concerns about passing on the genetic disposition towards bi-polar for her children.   Although leaving her marriage helped her manage her depression a...

Share your thoughts here! Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, is a financial therapist addresses the emotional and psychological side of money.  Lindsay is the owner and founder of Mind Money Balance.  She is a biracial financial therapist who started her career in the field of mental health treatment and advocacy. As the first financial therapist in Michigan, she combines financial literacy with the emotional...

Share your thoughts here! Ami Goodheart, a brilliant costume designer from Los Angeles, and past neighbor of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard joins me to talk about her personal experience with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in a same sex relationship, shedding more light on female perpetrators of IPV. Although women are more likely to be victims of IPV with male perpetrators, 1 out of 10 men report t...

Share your thoughts here! Thoughts of fear, whether real or imagined, can cause us to not move ahead with any of our dreams or goals 😨  Every human on earth at one time or another feels this “fear” and reverts back into their “safety” or comfort zone ⛑️. The system was created to protect us in times of real danger but we must learn to distinguish between real or imagined danger.  Most fears are i...

Share your thoughts here! So many people start the year off strong but by mid February they lose interest in their goals.  This usually has to do with not setting clear and specific goals that create motivation instead of overwhelm.  In this episode I break down the steps you need to take to set goals that are achievable.  It starts by writing them down.  Getting a clear vision through writing you...

Share your thoughts here! The holidays are upon us and for some this is the season of joy....but for others it can mean stress, anxiety, and depression.  With all of the great food and fun times during the holidays, inevitably there is usually a bit of conflict.  From your overly-political aunt to your mother-in-law who keeps asking when you're going to have a baby, the holidays .....and many...

Share your thoughts here! Mindfullness is also considered  mindtraining according to Dr. Mitch Abblett, a clinical psychologist, author, consultant and national / international speaker.  Dr. Abblett shares his own journey to practicing mindfulness and tells us how we can implement mindfulness in our own lives.  He also distinguishes between mindfulness and meditation, which he says are not interch...

Share your thoughts here! There are so many ways that we can spread kindness in the world, but it’s even more fulfilling when that positive impact is related to something we’re passionate about.  Amy McLaren, a mom of 2, CEO and entrepreneur, and now best selling author has turned her passion for travel and teaching to building over 14 schools in Kenya and now working on school #15, which will be...

Share your thoughts here! With so many options when it comes to types of therapists along with choice of therapeutic modalities, it can be overwhelming to find the right therapist for your specific needs.   In this episode I help you distinguish between the various training backgrounds and degrees and find the right therapy model for you.   When you do find the right therapist, it's important...

Share your thoughts here! Ignoring our emotions and hoping they go away doesn’t work. In order to create long term control of your emotions, you need to address them and feel them in order to heal them. Morgan Beard, a life coach, joins me to talk about what is at the root of your emotions and how you can learn long term control and management of your anxiety or depression simply by sitting with y...

Share your thoughts here! QiGong (pronounced Chee Gong) is an ancient Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises designed to improve physical and mental well-being and prevent disease. Sifu Anthony Korahais, a QiGong Master and trainer joins me to talk about the power of QiGong on managing our anxiety, depression, and attention.    Feel more in control o...

Share your thoughts here! Have you ever felt so numb and depressed that you wanted it all to end?  Many teens and young adults lack proper coping skills when they feel overwhelmed with life and often resort to self-harming behaviors such as cutting.    Amy Minh Hanh Corey joins me today to share her own experience with cutting and being suicidal after her parent’s divorce and mother’s cancer diagn...

Share your thoughts here! We as a society are more isolated and lonelier than ever but no group is impacted more than the elderly and the youth in our communities. Eric Peterson and Professor Jason Powell are trying to end that one match at a time. Together they’ve come up with a program to help the youth not only gain mentorship from the elders in the community but to also provide friendship and...

Share your thoughts here! Brianna Shade, an expert traveler who quit her job in 2019 to travel full-time with her husband, joins me today to talk about traveling smart during the pandemic and making the most of your travel plans.   She embraces the freedom of the nomadic lifestyle and the cultural connections that come with it.  Brianna shares her travel secrets to make the most out of your travel...

Share your thoughts here!  Toxic relationships can be traumatic for women and usually take time to get over.  The post traumatic stress associated with such relationships can make it difficult for women to trust themselves and others. Joelle Maletis, a trauma expert joins me to talk about the negative and lasting impact toxic relationships have on women and explains why some women tend to gravitat...

Share your thoughts here! Energy medicine, which includes acupuncture and Chinese medicine, has been around for thousands of years but only recently coming into the mainstream conversation.  Energy medicine is typically used to treat the cause and not just the symptoms of illness.   Nicole DiCristofaro joins me to explain what exactly energy medicine is and how we can use it to heal our ailments a...

Share your thoughts here! In many cultures, including many Asian cultures, the focus tends to be on physical health and mental health is rarely discussed.   Vanessa Yang, the CEO and Founder of 1st Mentor Street, a mentorship program for youth, joins me to talk about how her Chinese background made it difficult to talk about mental health and wellness and how she’s now helping teens navigate their...