Ep One, Welcome To The Perspective Podcast

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00:00 Introduction to Mental Fortitude and Resilience

06:53 Building Identity: Becoming a Runner

14:23 The Balance of Pushing Limits and Listening to Your Body

22:44 Navigating Vulnerability in Relationships

27:46 The Importance of Authenticity in Parenting

37:16 The Impact of Honesty in Relationships

43:44 The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health

52:13 Life's Waves: Understanding Temporary Struggles

01:00:51 The Power of Surrender and Vulnerability

01:13:39 The Journey of Transformation

01:19:55 Choosing Your Hard: The Marathon Experience

01:29:25 The Cookie Jar Philosophy: Proving Your Strength

01:35:34 Leaving Behind the Old Self

01:41:23 Running Together, Growing Apart

A single shift in perspective can change your whole life. 🖤

In our very first episode of The Perspective Podcast, we finally sit down on one couch, with one mic, after three years of saying, “That should’ve been a podcast.” From late-night Dubai gym chats to surviving some of the hardest seasons of our lives, this episode is where it all officially begins.

In this conversation, Gibran (21, son) and Shazmeen (Mumsy, life & relationship coach) open up about:

• Why perspective is the core philosophy of this podcast and how one mental shift can transform your past, present, and future

• Our unique mother–son, two-generation dynamic: Gen Z + nearly-40, male + female, professional coach + “unfiltered” 21-year-old

• The honest truth about separation, divorce, mom guilt, and being the child who sees everything

• Mental health battles, identity crisis in your 20s, and what it feels like when brushing your teeth is the “hard thing” of the day

• A powerful story about grief: losing someone we love, an Uber driver who lost his 7-month-old baby, and realizing everyone is going through something

• The idea of life as an emotional gym choosing your own “hard” (like running 21km) instead of only being hit by the hard life throws at you

• Why we want this space to make you feel safe, seen, and less alone in whatever you’re walking through

We end the episode with two personal quotes that are becoming anchors for this season of our lives:

“We’re not broken, but first we must break to become unbreakable.” Gibran
“Life is always going to throw hard things at you, so choose to do something harder instead.” Shazmeen

If you’ve ever:

• Stayed in a relationship “for the kids”

• Felt guilty as a parent for what your child has had to witness

• Struggled silently with your mental health

• Felt shattered, broken, or like you don’t recognize yourself anymore

…this episode is a gentle but honest invitation to sit with us, breathe, and remember you’re not the only one.

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🖤 Thank you for giving us your time, your ears, and your heart in this very first episode