Navigating Modern Supervision & Leadership | Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh & Dr. Aileen Zaballero | The Organized & Engaged Supervisor This episode of Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan explores the evolving world of leadership, supervision, and workforce development. We're joined by two trailblazing thought leaders in organizational transformation and human potential: 👤 Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh – Founder of Primeco Education, transformational coach, leadership strategist, and author of 10+ books on personal and professional development. 👩‍🏫 Dr. Aileen Zaballero – Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), senior partner at Rothwell & Associates, and leading expert in learning & development with over 27 years of experience. Together with Dr. William Rothwell and Azza Hajri, they co-authored The Organized and Engaged Supervisor—a practical guide for modern leaders seeking to optimize resources and enhance employee experiences through clarity, empathy, and adaptability. ✅ Whether you’re a new supervisor, mid-level manager, or executive leader, this episode dives deep into: Strategic planning in supervision Employee engagement across generations Navigating the emotional complexity of today’s workforce Adapting leadership to fit individual and organizational needs ⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics Click to jump to specific insights from the conversation: 00:00 – Intro to the episode and guest speakers 01:26 – Overview of The Organized and Engaged Supervisor and book structure 03:34 – Employee engagement trends: Gallup findings & Gen Z in the workforce 06:04 – Causes of disengagement & evolving employee expectations 09:27 – Quiet quitting, emotional burnout, and workplace stress 13:19 – Supervisors’ role in mental health and workplace culture 16:17 – Employee fit, motivation, and feedback mechanisms 18:42 – From task orientation to shared purpose: Redefining supervision 21:09 – Strategic, operational, and coordinated planning for supervisors 24:08 – Practical frameworks for resource allocation and delegation 26:27 – Supervisory compassion, clarity, and adaptability 28:11 – Human-centered leadership in evolving workplace environments 30:10 – Dr. Behnam’s personal management journey: Balancing care & accountability 33:00 – The Platinum Rule vs. the Golden Rule in supervision 34:04 – Why adaptability is the #1 skill for today’s supervisors 35:06 – Leadership by modeling behavior and emotional awareness 36:03 – Multi-generational challenges: Task-oriented vs. people-oriented leadership 38:59 – Leadership as a dance: Matching the rhythm of your team 40:10 – Mid-management’s “sandwich” struggle between execs and employees 42:08 – Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and mirroring behavior 43:01 – Common obstacles to employee experience & engagement 44:24 – The outdated performance review model 45:23 – Respecting diverse learning styles and technology preferences 46:00 – Budget constraints and why outsourcing helps HR 46:40 – The critical role of authentic feedback & recognition 47:15 – Final reflections & book recommendation 47:44 – What to expect from Anabasis Academy 48:46 – Awareness Integration Therapy for psychotherapists 📘 Featured Book 📖 The Organized and Engaged Supervisor: Optimizing Resources and Managing Employee Experiences By Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh, Dr. Aileen Zaballero, Dr. William Rothwell & Azza Hajri 📚 Available on Amazon and Routledge 👉 This essential guide helps supervisors streamline operations and boost engagement with actionable strategies rooted in organizational development (OD), emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership. 🎯 Key Takeaways There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for effective supervision. Employee engagement is deeply personal and context-specific. Supervisors must balance strategic planning with emotional insight. Understanding generational differences enhances leadership effectiveness. Adaptive leadership and clear communication drive results. 🔗 Explore More 🌐 Visit: AnabasisAcademy.org – Activate your potential and shape your future. 📘 Learn: Awareness Integration Therapy – Transform your therapeutic practice. 💬 Love what you heard? Like, Comment, and Share this episode with your network. Subscribe for more in-depth conversations on leadership, supervision, and workforce transformation. Drop your questions for Dr. Bakhshandeh and Dr. Zaballero in the comments! 📢 Create a meaningful work life—lead with empathy, engage with purpose, and evolve your organization from within. #LeadershipDevelopment #Supervision #EmployeeEngagement #WorkforceDevelopment #OrganizationalDevelopment #DrBehnamBakhshandeh #DrAileenZaballero #DrWilliamRothwell #TheOrganizedSupervisor #HumanResources #ManagerTraining #WorkplaceWellbeing #QuietQuitting #GallupSurvey #GenZWorkforce #PeopleFirstLeadership #AnabasisAcademy

E421 – Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan & Sarodah Aboagye Welcome to Episode 421 of the Inner Voice Podcast with Dr. Foojan Zeine! In this deeply moving and transformational conversation, Dr. Foojan welcomes therapist, speaker, and author Sarodah Aboagye to share her inspiring healing journey—from surviving trauma and cultural isolation to embracing love, forgiveness, and living with purpose. This heartfelt discussion explores powerful themes like trauma recovery, emotional healing, panic attacks, anxiety recovery, cultural assimilation, and the immigrant experience. Sarodah opens up about her journey as an African immigrant woman, survivor of abuse, and now advocate for emotional intelligence, self-love, spiritual awakening, and mental health awareness. Whether you're navigating childhood trauma, healing your identity, or trying to find your voice, this interview offers relatable insights, hope, and healing. Discover how forgiveness therapy, writing as therapy, and awareness integration can help you move from suffering to strength. 📖 Get Sarodah’s book Love. Forgive. Live. – available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Google Play & Readerhouse 💌 Contact Sarodah at: loveuv4giveielive@gmail.com 🔗 Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Introduction to Episode E421: Inner Voice with Dr. Foojan 00:40 – Meet Sarodah Aboagye: Therapist, Speaker & Author of Love. Forgive. Live. 02:14 – The meaning behind Love. Forgive. Live. 03:19 – Overcoming abandonment, abuse & fear 04:45 – Cultural conditioning: Girls vs. boys in Ghanaian society 06:31 – The turning point: A powerful dream with 3 words 07:44 – Childhood trauma & the loss of identity 09:03 – Why immigrants often feel they’ve lost their voice 10:11 – Cultural pressure, spiritual identity & survival 11:45 – Healing through awareness & acceptance 13:02 – Emotional numbness: Understanding disconnection 14:36 – Breaking free through journaling & self-reflection 16:04 – From pain to purpose: Becoming a therapist 17:50 – When forgiveness becomes the gateway to healing 19:05 – Finding strength through storytelling 20:17 – Learning English and finding self-worth 21:57 – Embracing worthiness and emotional recovery 23:34 – The symbolic book cover & dream inspiration 25:11 – How Mrs. Thompson helped change Sarodah’s life 26:11 – The meaning behind her father’s birthday card 27:04 – Forgiveness & self-love as emotional release 28:07 – From suffering to service: Helping others heal 29:04 – Women, identity, and social expectations 30:05 – Surviving to thriving: From trauma to transformation 31:04 – Coaching immigrant teachers & cultural shock 32:04 – Assimilation vs. cultural preservation 33:15 – Social pressures: Ghana vs. North American norms 34:23 – The complexities of female identity in the West 35:03 – Depression, anxiety & the reality of assimilation 36:13 – Immigration, grief, and mental health 37:05 – Forgiveness: A process, not a one-time event 38:04 – Why forgiveness is crucial for emotional growth 39:06 – How emotional intelligence grows through forgiveness 40:10 – 3 questions Sarodah asks every new client 41:17 – Deal breakers in therapy & commitment to healing 42:01 – Signs that you haven’t forgiven yet 43:20 – The "prison" of unforgiveness – breaking free 44:10 – Do your perpetrators still deserve your time? 45:03 – Healing vs. forgetting: Why forgiveness is for YOU 46:04 – Sarodah’s experience with severe anxiety & panic attacks 47:02 – Writing as therapy: Healing through storytelling 48:06 – Therapy is a tool for finding your voice 48:56 – Final thoughts & ways to connect with Sarodah 49:27 – Where to buy the book Love. Forgive. Live. 51:22 – Discover your potential with Anabasis Academy 51:54 – Learn more about Awareness Integration Therapy 🌟 Keywords: immigrant experience, trauma recovery, emotional healing, forgiveness therapy, mental health awareness, African immigrant women, cultural assimilation, therapist interview, Dr. Foojan Zeine, Inner Voice podcast, awareness integration therapy, Sarodah Aboagye, panic attacks, anxiety healing, healing journey, self-love, mindfulness, transformation stories, therapy and healing, spiritual awakening, writing as therapy, women empowerment ✨ Like, comment, and share this episode with anyone navigating emotional healing, immigration challenges, or searching for their inner voice. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a powerful episode of Inner Voice. #InnerVoice #Forgiveness #LoveForgiveLive #TherapistStory #MentalHealth #ImmigrantVoices #EmotionalHealing #DrFoojanZeine #SarodahAboagye #PodcastInterview #AnxietyRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfLove #TraumaHealing

Welcome to another empowering episode of Inner Voice: Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan! 🎙️ In Episode 420, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Robert B. Foster, inspirational speaker and founder of the "Shut Up and Grind" movement, to dive deep into the power of mindset, resilience, and finding your inner voice. 💡 Through raw, personal stories and motivational insight, Robert shares how he transformed life’s obstacles into stepping stones—and how you can too. Whether you're seeking self-development, a confidence boost, or practical advice to overcome adversity, this episode is packed with powerful moments. 👉 Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more authentic conversations that inspire real change. 🔔 In This Episode: Personal transformation journeys Power of internal dialogue and mindset Overcoming trauma and childhood wounds Building self-confidence and purpose The story behind "Shut Up and Grind" Empowering others through service and storytelling ⏱️ Timestamps (Clickable Chapters) 0:00 – Intro by Dr. Foojan 1:25 – Meet Robert B. Foster: From restaurant manager to motivational speaker 4:40 – Childhood trauma, loss, and the power of healing 8:12 – What it means to "Shut Up and Grind" 💪 11:30 – Reframing your inner voice for confidence 15:00 – Turning adversity into a platform for growth 18:44 – Empowering youth and breaking generational cycles 22:10 – The role of self-worth in achieving success 25:55 – How to get out of your own way 28:33 – Serving others through your own transformation 31:00 – Rapid-fire advice: Confidence, clarity, consistency 33:45 – Final thoughts and where to find Robert online 🌟 About the Guest – Robert B. Foster Robert is a dynamic speaker, coach, and host of the Shut Up and Grind podcast. Known for turning pain into purpose, Robert helps others develop a strong mindset, discover their voice, and live life with intention. 🔗 Learn more about Robert: [Your guest’s website or link] 🎧 Listen to the Shut Up and Grind Podcast: [Podcast link] 💬 Join the Conversation What was your favorite insight from this episode? Comment below—let’s talk! #InnerVoice #DrFoojanZeine #RobertBFoster #ShutUpAndGrind #SelfDevelopment #MindsetMatters #EmotionalHealing #MotivationalPodcast #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingAdversity #InspirationDaily

Awakening Through Grief: A Spiritual Journey of Healing After Loss | Angela Clement Interview In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine speaks with Angela Clement — certified grief coach, healer, and author of Awakening Through Grief: A Spiritual Journey of Healing and Transformation After Loss. Angela opens up about losing her husband to colon cancer in 2021 and how she turned profound pain into a path of healing, self-discovery, and purpose. 👉 Whether you’re navigating grief after losing a spouse, experiencing emotional overwhelm, or seeking spiritual healing after loss, this powerful conversation offers tools, insights, and hope. 🔗 Visit Angela’s website: https://healingenergy.world 📘 Get the book on Amazon: Awakening Through Grief by Angela Clement 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews on mental health, grief, and healing. ⏱️ Clickable Timestamps (Chapters) 00:00 – Introduction to the episode 00:42 – Meet Angela Clement: Grief coach, healer, author 02:15 – Angela’s story: Losing her husband to colon cancer 04:03 – What grief really feels like in real time 05:55 – The importance of emotional honesty during loss 07:12 – Defining grief beyond death: Loss of identity, roles, and health 09:28 – Anticipatory grief: Mourning before the death 11:05 – Grieving the gradual disappearance of a loved one 13:45 – Experiencing suppressed anger in grief 16:07 – Releasing repressed emotions with energy healing 17:35 – A case study: Amnesia as a trauma response 20:32 – The brain’s protection mechanisms in deep grief 22:10 – How grief transforms over time 23:05 – Is happiness possible again after loss? 24:28 – Learning to get curious about emotions 25:21 – Journaling as a healing tool 26:00 – Spirituality and grief: A deeper connection 27:16 – Getting angry at God: A common grief response 28:07 – Angela’s spiritual journey after loss 29:40 – Nature as a path to emotional restoration 31:01 – Finding comfort in oneness and universal connection 33:00 – Emotional tools for healing grief 34:09 – Calming the nervous system: Energy medicine techniques 35:21 – The value of support systems during grief 36:45 – Complicated grief: When you're stuck and can't move on 37:58 – Finding peace and integration after grief 38:45 – Where to find Angela and her healing resources 39:35 – Closing thoughts: From pain to transformation 💬 Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Zeine and Angela Clement explore: What grieving the loss of a spouse truly feels like The difference between sudden grief and anticipatory grief Using energy healing and emotional release techniques Tools like journaling, meditation, and vagus nerve exercises How grief impacts the body and nervous system The role of spirituality in healing grief How anger toward God can be a valid part of grief Ways to feel emotions safely and reconnect to joy Creating meaning from loss and moving into post-traumatic growth 🔍 Keywords: grief recovery, spiritual healing after loss, grief support, healing from grief, grief and spirituality, energy medicine, grief tools, vagus nerve, journaling for grief, grief coaching, complicated grief, anticipatory grief, losing a spouse, emotional healing, trauma response, Dr. Foojan Zeine, Angela Clement, awakening through grief 🎙️ About the Guest – Angela Clement Angela Clement is a certified grief coach, energy healer, speaker, and writer. After her husband passed in 2021, Angela transformed her grief into a healing mission. She launched the online series Awaken Your Soul’s Journey, interviewed 100+ experts, and built a compassionate online grief community. Angela blends personal experience with tools from energy healing, spirituality, and practical coaching to help others navigate profound loss. 🔗 Angela’s website: https://healingenergy.world 🌟 Offers: 1:1 grief coaching, free support group (every 10 days), blog, podcast, and healing resources 📚 Book: Awakening Through Grief: A Spiritual Journey of Healing and Transformation After Loss 🙏 Final Message Angela reminds us that grief doesn’t have to be forever suffering. Healing is possible. Joy can return. With curiosity, emotional presence, and support, we can awaken through grief and rediscover meaning in life. 🧘‍♀️ If you or someone you love is grieving, share this episode with them. 💬 Leave a comment below with your reflections. 👍 Like, subscribe, and click the bell to get notified of future episodes. #griefsupport #healingafterloss #griefjourney #spiritualhealing #awakeningthroughgrief #foojanzeine #angelaclement #griefcoach

What does it take to engineer a legendary marriage while thriving in your career? In this powerful episode, Dr. Foojan sits down with Gabriela Embon, former chemical engineer turned relationship and couples coach, to explore how precision and purpose can transform both your love life and your professional success. 🔧 Gabriela believes a fulfilling adult life depends on two key pillars: a purpose-driven career and a thriving primary relationship. After 8 years in engineering, she discovered a deeper calling—helping individuals and couples engineer meaningful relationships using structured principles. Through her transformational coaching, Gabriela now empowers high achievers and organizations to succeed in both boardrooms and bedrooms. 📘 We dive into her book: "Becoming a Power Couple – 4 Pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages" 🌐 Learn more at: www.GabrielaEmbon.com 🎙️ Episode Breakdown & Key Insights: 1. Engineering Relationships: A Coach's Journey Gabriela shares her path from chemical engineering to couples coaching and why many successful professionals struggle in their personal lives. She addresses how her clients often face emotional loneliness, even in committed relationships, and how her methods close that gap. 2. Work-Life Skills Disconnect Why do we master communication at work but stumble at home? Gabriela reveals two core reasons: our subconscious upper limit of happiness, and a lack of relationship education. Dr. Zain explores how these blind spots sabotage relationship success. 3. Marriage Myths vs. Relationship Realities From fairy tale illusions to real-life complexities, Gabriela and Dr. Zain dismantle the myth that love alone sustains a marriage. They discuss how inherited patterns from childhood shape adult relationships and contrast these with professional self-growth. 4. Power Couples & Relationship Synergy What truly defines a power couple? Gabriela explains how growth-focused partnerships turn relationships into engines for personal and mutual development. These couples collaborate, support, and rise together—in life and love. 5. The Four Pillars of Relationship Growth Gabriela outlines the 4 key pillars of strong relationships: Me, You, Our, Us. From individual healing to shared evolution, each pillar builds connection. She shares heartfelt stories—including her husband’s hospitalization—that show how adversity can deepen intimacy. 6. Practical Strategies for Partnership Gabriela introduces the 3 C’s: Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration, vital tools to keep life’s logistics running smoothly. She and Dr. Foojan discuss the importance of weekly planning rituals and shared decision-making in keeping couples aligned. 7. Physical Intimacy & Emotional Connection Why is physical connection so crucial? Gabriela reveals how intimacy builds emotional trust, unity, and better decision-making. Dr. Zain notes the natural shifts in intimacy through life stages and stresses the importance of open communication. 8. Intimacy Rituals that Strengthen Bonds From goodbye kisses to mindful greetings, Gabriela emphasizes the power of daily connection rituals to keep passion alive. Her coaching transition highlights how career changes often affect relationships—and how intentional habits can restore closeness. 9. Communication in Blended Families Navigating new homes and blended families? Gabriela offers communication strategies and connection check-ins that rebuild intimacy. Even if feelings are faded, she assures couples: it’s never too late to reconnect and reignite the spark. 🔔 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more conversations that help you thrive in both your career and relationships. #PowerCouples #GabrielaEmbon #RelationshipCoach #MarriageAdvice #EmotionalIntelligence #IntimacyTips #PersonalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipGoals #LoveAndCareer #SelfDevelopment #CouplesTherapy #EngineeringRelationships #HealthyMarriage #podcast #drfoojanzeine #mentalhealth #Wellness #Relationship #Personal Growth #Self-Development

Dr. Sid Mohasseb is known as the “Entrepreneur philosopher.” Dr. Sid is twice best-selling author (“You Are Not Them: The Authentic Entrepreneurs Way” and “The Caterpillar’s Edge: Evolve, Evolve Again and Thrive in Business”), a university professor at both engineering and Business School, a 2 time TED speaker, an advisor to fortune 500 leaders and an innovation thought leader who has built multiple companies and invested in many more. Sid is the founder of the Anabasis Academy, a global movement fusing mindfulness and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes, TIME, Newsweek, USAToday, Fox, Independent, Foreign Policy, Globe, London School of Economics, and Harvard Business Review. In this episode we will be talking about his latest book: “You Are Not Them – The Authentic Entrepreneur’s Way” http://AnabasisAcademy.org. three-month sponsored membership: HEARTFELT25 Use this unique link to get sponsored access to the Anabasis Academy: https://www.anabasisacademy.org/offers/WqE3cF6U?coupon_code=HEARTFELT25 Learn more → http://AnabasisAcademy.org ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro & “Entrepreneur Philosopher” Concept 01:00 Foojan App & Welcome by Dr. Zeine 01:44 Guest: Dr. Sid Mohasseb Introduction 02:32 Discussing You Are Not Them Book 03:24 Anabasis Academy Overview 05:39 Rethinking Entrepreneurship 08:00 The “Thrive Gene” & Entrepreneurial Mindset 09:24 Defining Value & Exchange 12:05 Everyone Is an Entrepreneur 14:33 Individual-Driven Leadership & Identity 16:00 Experience as Value 17:33 Becoming Your Best Self 18:38 Internal Satisfaction vs. External Success 21:02 Misaligned Goals & Societal Pressures 23:51 Honoring Authenticity 25:07 Entrepreneurial Philosophy in Daily Life 27:03 Contextual Leadership & Authenticity 30:06 Business as Human Connection 32:03 Value Over Profit 35:47 Book Takeaway: Reflect, Then Act 38:14 Fear, Growth, & Hope 41:08 Listening & Emotional Intelligence 43:21 Trust, Honesty & Authentic Business 45:12 Curiosity & Evolution 47:05 Navigating Risk with Intention 49:19 Founding Anabasis Academy 50:42 Free Wake-Up Calls & Membership Tiers 55:00 Expert Circles & Deep Dives 57:04 Closing Thoughts & Book Call-to-Action Highlights: Philosophy of Entrepreneurial Mindset Entrepreneurship is a state of being rooted in exchanging value, an innate human drive present in students, parents, leaders, and icons alike. Personal Growth Beyond Success Metrics Sid challenges the notion of fixed goals and external measures, championing personal satisfaction and continual evolution instead. Entrepreneurship & Value Creation Businesses thrive when they focus on creating meaningful value for all—stakeholders, society—not just profit. Embracing Change Fear, nervousness, and listening are tools, not obstacles. Preparedness and engagement drive growth through uncertainty. Anabasis Academy Overview A community fostering mindful entrepreneurship through free and paid membership options—provocative talks, hot-seat sessions, expert circles, and curated video content. 🙏 If this resonated with you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share your biggest takeaway in the comments.

🎙 Jim Rojas Taylor on The Inner Voice with Dr. Foojan Zeine Topic: How Acting Techniques Can Build Emotional & Mental Literacy in Everyday Life In this powerful episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine interviews Jim Rojas Taylor—U.S. Marine veteran, actor, screenwriter, playwright, and author of All Your Best Selves. From growing up between New Jersey and Alabama to serving six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jim’s unique life journey led him to the stage—and eventually to develop a powerful toolkit for emotional and mental literacy using acting principles. Now, Jim is on a mission: to bring the tools of the performing arts into classrooms, boardrooms, and everyday life, helping people of all ages develop emotional mastery, mental resilience, and adaptable identities for every environment. 👉 Learn more: https://www.tbcenterprises.com 📚 Get the Book: All Your Best Selves – A guide to thriving through emotional and mental literacy using the performing arts toolkit. 👇 Scroll down for timestamps and key themes! ⏱️ Timestamps & Key Highlights 0:00 – Intro to The Inner Voice Podcast with Dr. Foojan Zeine 0:19 – Stanislavski's 7 Questions: Emotional sonar for the soul 0:47 – New Features in the Foojan App 1:18 – Meet Jim Rojas Taylor: Actor, Veteran, Author 4:12 – A child’s moment of eternity: The “midnight mass” memory 5:50 – Kicked out of theater, into the Marine Corps 8:02 – From voice lessons to Judas: Jim’s entry into acting 9:00 – Why acting tools actually work in real life 10:46 – Acting vs. therapy: Emotional depth in both professions 12:22 – "Bubbles" & "Suits": Jim’s internal frameworks explained 14:21 – Teaching emotional literacy in schools 15:02 – The 7 Stanislavski Questions: Powerful tools for life 16:41 – Real-time use of acting tools in conversation 19:12 – Get the book: All Your Best Selves 🔥 Emotional Mastery & Expression 20:01 – How actors tap into and express deep emotion 21:02 – Emotions as muscles: The “emotional gym” analogy 22:10 – Safe spaces and training emotional agility 23:20 – Practicing emotional transitions through art 24:13 – Authenticity vs. performance: What’s the difference? 🧠 Emotional Literacy & Personal Growth 25:00 – The danger of gendered emotion (e.g., "men don't cry") 26:06 – What does it really mean to be your best self? 27:06 – The “best version” of you isn’t always appropriate 28:34 – The tuxedo on the beach: Adapting to context 29:40 – Intentional living through values and environment 31:00 – Building a flexible identity wardrobe 🎭 Identity, Performance & Social Dynamics 32:37 – Aligning self-expression with social settings 34:09 – Taking responsibility for how others perceive you 35:03 – Co-creating vs. controlling social dynamics 36:21 – Using acting tools to overcome fear and insecurity 💪 Discipline, Purpose & Transformation 37:20 – What the Marine Corps taught Jim about grit and service 38:30 – Becoming a lifelong learner and student of life 🚀 Current Projects & Future Vision 39:02 – Launching the MI Literacy Project (Mental & Emotional Literacy) 39:50 – Teaching emotional tools to entrepreneurs and leaders 40:00 – Where to find Jim and his book 🎤 Closing Reflections 40:22 – Final thoughts: Thrive anywhere, anytime, with anyone 40:52 – About Awareness Integration Therapy by Dr. Foojan Zeine 🌐 More About Jim Rojas Taylor Jim is a first-generation American, Marine Corps veteran, and actor with 20+ years of experience on stage and screen. From personal transformation to practical tools for emotional growth, his work focuses on bridging the gap between performance and real life. His book, All Your Best Selves, is a groundbreaking guide to emotional and mental literacy. 🖥 Learn more: https://www.tbcenterprises.com 📘 All Your Best Selves – Available now! 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss future conversations about psychology, personal growth, and human potential. #EmotionalIntelligence #ActingTechniques #MentalHealthTools #EmotionalLiteracy #AllYourBestSelves #JimRojasTaylor #TheInnerVoicePodcast #FoojanZeine #PerformancePsychology #SelfGrowth #IdentityDevelopment #TherapyTools #MindsetMatters #SelfAwareness

E415 – Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine & Reema Datta | The Yogi’s Way In this inspiring episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Reema Datta, author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality, to explore yoga’s powerful role in emotional healing, mindfulness, and spiritual growth. Drawing on her deep roots in Ayurveda and Vedic philosophy passed down through generations, Reema shares her transformative journey from the London School of Economics and the United Nations to becoming a global yoga teacher and healer. 🔹 Emotional Healing with Yoga: Discover how Reema overcame anger and anxiety through ancient yogic wisdom, combining breathwork, movement, meditation, and self-inquiry to cultivate inner peace beyond physical yoga poses. 🔹 Mindfulness Yoga Integration: Learn about Reema’s 12-week transformational course that blends asanas, pranayama, meditation, and mantra practice to help you address destructive emotions (kleshas) and foster mental wellbeing. 🔹 Transforming Emotions Through Consciousness: Explore practical insights on managing challenging emotions like anger by sitting in awareness — a space free from judgment — to unlock compassion and healing. 🔹 Overcoming Mind’s Obstacles to Spiritual Growth: Dive into yogic concepts including the five koshas (body layers), the nature of the mind as a barrier, and how intentional practice and journaling help shift from reactivity to wisdom. 🔹 Yoga, Mitras & Spiritual Friendship: Understand the importance of spiritual companions (mitras) and Reema’s three-step process (Manan, Shrevan, Nidtiyasana) to deeply receive and integrate spiritual teachings. If you’re ready to transform your mind, health, and reality through yoga and mindfulness, this episode offers timeless wisdom and practical guidance. 🔗 Learn more and join Reema’s 12-week online course starting this September: www.ReemaYoga.com 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 – Welcome to Inner Voice with Dr. Foojan Zeine 00:19 – Understanding emotional triggers: Anger, jealousy, and attachment 00:50 – How to compassionately work through difficult emotions 01:04 – New Foojan App update: AI-guided mindfulness & journaling tools 01:35 – About Dr. Foojan Zeine: Awareness Integration Therapy creator 01:54 – Meet Reema Datta: Author of The Yogi’s Way 02:26 – Reema’s journey from UN work to global yoga teaching 03:03 – Emotional crisis that led to writing The Yogi’s Way 05:09 – What is a yogi vs. doing yoga as exercise? 05:35 – Reema’s personal struggle with separation, anger, and anxiety 06:22 – Turning to ancient yoga texts for emotional healing 07:13 – Developing movement and meditation practices for transformation 08:33 – Teaching yoga for emotional healing worldwide 09:10 – How mindful yoga shifts emotional energy 10:07 What Is Conscious Yoga? Action with Wisdom & Mind-Body Connection 10:55 Using Yoga to Face Emotions: Anger, Jealousy, Attachment 12:11 12-Week Transformational Yoga Course Overview 13:20 “Heal Yourself Now” – Breathwork, Movement & Mantra Practice 14:54 What Are Kleshas? Ancient Mind Poisons Explained 20:06 Emotions: Healing or Harmful? How Approach Matters 22:43 Sitting in the Seat of Consciousness: Awareness Beyond Judgment 27:06 Transforming Anger Into Compassion 27:36 The Mind as the Root Obstacle in Yoga Practice 30:12 The Five Koshas: Body, Energy, Mind & Bliss Layers 33:10 Moving From Lower Mind to Higher Mind Through Breath 34:30 What Is a Mitra? The Spiritual Friend in Your Journey 37:25 How to Receive and Apply Spiritual Teachings: 3 Steps 39:58 Final Thoughts: Accessing Peace and Love Through Practice 1 on the 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts list by FeedSpot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/califor… Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com 🎧 Listen, Learn, and Level Up. 📖 Never Date a Broke Dude – Available now! 🌐 www.pattieehsaei.com *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/) *YouTube ( / drfoojan ) *Facebook ( / drfoojanzeine ) *Instagram ( / dr.foojanzeine ) *Twitter ( / drzeine ) *LinkedIn ( / drfoojanzeine ) *Tiktok (https:///www.tiktok.com/dr.foojanzeine)