Back this week with a new episode talking all things gratitude. Gratitude is key in finding happiness through the day-to-day moments of life. I have learned that each time I spend reflecting on what I have in life, is a moment to dig deeper and nourish my mind. Showing gratitude for our experiences, for the people we love and all other things, can be a powerful tool in enhancing our human lives. 

This week on the podcast with my guest Loi we reflect on our time living as refugees in Tanzania. We talk about our favourite memories and fundamental values forward. I am always grateful for every moment I get to reflect on the experiences that enriches my existence. And Loi I’m so happy to have shared this episode with you thinking back to these chapters of our lives that plays a big part into the people we are today . 

This week on the podcast, Adriana is back for part 2 of our previous episode together (An Ode to Breakups ).  We discuss the feeling of getting back into the dating pool, how to know when you are ready to date again after coming out of a long-term relationship. We also share our online dating experiences, ghosting and shooting our shots. 

In this week's episode on the podcast, I invited Amrit for a raw and open conversation on his lifelong journey struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Amrit shares the story of how he decided to quit drinking and accepted to receive professional help. Now celebrating six months of Sobriety,  Amrit looks back on how far he has come and recognizes the positive impact the decision to quit drinking has made in his life. 

In March 2021 I received news of my grandmother passing. Although she was sick most of my life, and this is something I should have expected. I was still shocked and experienced pain from realizing that she was no longer on this earth with me. And I could never see or speak to her again. My Grandmother was a beautiful soul and I was blessed to have her in my life. In this episode, I share some of my favourite memories of her and the lessons she taught me that still have an impact on my adult life.  

In this episode, Wole and I discuss our friendship relationships. We dive into our experiences making friends, maintaining them as we move through different stages of our lives. We also talk about whether men and women can really be “just friends”.This episode is an ode to all our friendship stories. So Enjoy and share with your friends. 

Continuing with Mental Health Awareness month this week,  I invite Nitu from the Colour Factor, a non-profit organization based in Calgary. The Colour Factor aims to decolonize mental health for BIPoC by creating spaces that approach mental health and healing from a holistic view.  Nitu shares her mental health story and her healing journey.  The Colour Factor inspired by personal experiences , is closing the gap and bringing a different type of healing to people of colour, taking a non-traditional westernized way of healing but instead digging deeper to form a connection, with people and create an individualized approach to healing. 

May is mental health awareness month.  Creating awareness around our well-being is very important especially during a pandemic. We need more support now than ever before. In this week's episode, I invited Byren to the podcast for a raw and open conversation on mental health. Byren shares his lifelong struggle dealing with anxieties and depression.  Coming to terms with his life experiences, choosing forgiveness and healing. 

There is something beautiful about being intentional with how we show up in our communities.  Being our true authentic self, regardless of the world's perception of our beliefs and the relationship we have with the creator. In this episode, I invite Dua and Delia for a conversation on Ramadan, their Islamic identity,  and how both are joining other Muslims across the world to observe Ramadan by fasting and centring all focus and intentions on Allah. Are there multiple ways to connect to Allah?  Listen to our discussion on how Yoga, meditation has become the ultimate outlet. 

As a kid, you probably had a  Diary to rush home to where you wrote about how exciting your day was, the boys you had a crush on, the friends that made school exciting and tolerable. Well, I didn't have that. So you can imagine my excitement  when I discovered journaling. In this episode, I share my experience using Journaling as a tool of self reflection, setting intentions and mindfulness. Do you Journal?  How often do you do it and what have you learned about yourself through this practice. I would love to hear about your experience