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Soft Strength
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Conversations about humanity, mental health and overall holistic wellbeing, because we believe meaningful conversations can transform the world.⠀Shifting and expanding our perception of what it means to be human and how we experience the world we live in.
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Ep 17 Improv and Playful Wisdom with Andrew Cain
December 05, 2020 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWhat if the benefits of mindfulness could be accessed in a fun, playful and relational way? What happens when we work with what is right here and dare to drop the planning, lean into vulnerability, and embody joy? A conversation about acting improv and how this accessible practice enables anyone to cultivate freedom, creativity, richer relationships, and expanded possibilities. Life wisdom in a joyful, playful practice of stepping into the unknown. (You can find Andrew and learn more about h...
Donuts and Feeling Good with Maryam Sharaf
November 14, 2020 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBWhat makes donuts important for our health and what are some of the main components that enable us to truly feel good? A conversation with an emphasis on a life of balance and training that empowers you to get to do more of what you enjoy doing. Unpacking some of the shame many people are conditioned to carry about their bodies, debunking a whole bunch of fitness-related myths, exploring post-partum recovery, and celebrating the value of strength-training and humor.
Ep 16 Donuts and Feeling Good with Maryam Sharaf
November 14, 2020 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBWhat makes donuts important for our health and what are some of the main components that enable us to truly feel good? A conversation with an emphasis on a life of balance and training that empowers you to get to do more of what you enjoy doing. Unpacking some of the shame many people are conditioned to carry about their bodies, debunking a whole bunch of fitness-related myths, exploring post-partum recovery, and celebrating the value of strength-training and humor.
Ep 15 Children as Teachers with Zoe Jarvis
October 31, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBWhat goes on in a child's internal world and how do we support children to be able to communicate, thrive and flourish? A reflective journey into the many ways children guide us back into ourselves and the deepest aspects of our own humanity
Ep 14 Breaking Limitations with Ahmed AlAnzoor
October 18, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB(This episode is in Arabic) A whole new mindset of looking at the body, understanding pain, exploring the power of language and subtlety and the role of the nervous system in the health of our bodies. This conversation seeks to celebrate the individuality of the human body, and to rekindle our connection to our body as a living, breathing entity as opposed to being a machine we inhabit, and offers that as a key to transform how we move.
Ep 13 Courage to Connect with Lena Slachmuijlder
October 03, 2020 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBReflections around bridging divides and coming together to honor our shared humanity and the inherent goodness that can be rekindled in each and every one of us. This conversation reflects on insights from the world of peace-building and conflict resolution with the hopes of rediscovering a more peaceful world in the days ahead.
Ep 12 Mindful Motherhood with Penny White
September 19, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBPeeling away the guilt and shame narratives as we examine how being a great mother is all about doing the best you can and that being more than good enough. This episode examines maternal mental health through validating reminders for parents and the people around them, simple tools that can make a powerful difference, and honest real talk about some of what comes with motherhood.
Ep 11 A Return to Love with Waleed Hashim
September 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWhat if love had a much broader purpose to it than we've often been taught? How can the way we relate to the people we love become the ultimate spiritual practice, and what are the ways in which we often give our power away in love? A refreshing perspective on navigating spirituality and relationships, and stepping into an expansive life full of joy and humour
Welcome back to Soft Strength Season 2
September 05, 2020 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBYaay we're back! Sharing a few reflections from my time off and my personal experience as a podcast listener on mindsets that enable us to find more resonance and value in what we listen to
Ep 10 Stepping into our Potential with Mohsin Falee
May 10, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBAn exploration of how movement disciplines shape our character, mindset and motivation. Looking into the power of simplicity, the value of connecting to a larger purpose, how joy and trauma can coexist, and the importance of trying different things and stepping out of our conventional boxes.
Ep 9 Body Mapping with Caitlin Casella
April 26, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBA fun (and highly informative!) exploration of how we can reconnect to the inherent wisdom and movement intelligence in our bodies, so we can thrive as we move through our lives. A multidisciplinary dive into empowered, pain-free movement addressing myths about posture, flexibility, pain and more
Ep 9 Intelligent Bodies with Caitlin Casella
April 26, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBA fun (and highly informative!) exploration of how we can reconnect to the inherent wisdom and movement intelligence in our bodies, so we can thrive as we move through our lives. A multidisciplinary dive into empowered, pain-free movement addressing myths about posture, flexibility, pain and more
Ep 8 Anatomy of the Self with Vincent Cubitt
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBA journey into the power of choice and the formation of our sense of self. How do we break free from the control of our thoughts, feelings and external circumstances? How do we develop a healthier relationship with our triggers and patterns, and overcome self-limiting beliefs? This conversation empowers us to remember the essence of who we are beyond our perceived limitations
Rekindling Resilience - Cultivating Vitality and Connection in the Face of Collective Trauma
April 01, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat aspects of ourselves are vital to nurture at a time when the world as we knew it is shifting completely and all illusions we had of control are up in the air? This episode contains reflections and practical explorations of some of the areas where the deepest wells of our resilience lie
Ep 7 Nature As Scripture with Tariq Al-Olaimy
March 14, 2020 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBWhat have we lost by turning away from the natural world, and what do we stand to gain back by reestablishing lost connections? A reflective, spiritual and philosophical dive into our inextricable connection with this wisdom-filled teacher, the incredible marvel it holds (even amidst the devastation) and how it shapes us into better humans
Ep 6 Slowing Down Time with Teodor Ardeleanu
February 29, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat does it mean to have internal strength? An inquiry into internal martial arts that takes us on a reflective journey into the power of imagination, slowing down the mind’s storms to find harmony, how we can break out of habits and beliefs, and the wisdom of the body.
Ep 5 Training that Empowers with Esraa Janahi
February 15, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat influences our inner dialogue and our coping mechanisms when we're being challenged? How do we tackle the ever-growing challenges around body image? How does dieting end up being counterproductive? Examining how training empowers us to shift away from chasing an elusive 'ideal' and develop an appreciation for who we are instead
Ep 4 When Buildings Speak with Sara Abdulla
February 01, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWhat stories do buildings have to tell? How can we connect to aliveness in what may seem lifeless? How can we use this life within spaces to transcend social barriers and connect more deeply? An illuminating story that connects architecture, grief and climbing mountains to remind us of the power of listening deeply, and our capacity to find meaning and resilience in the face of loss
Ep 3 Adventure Surrender with Amal Jaffar
January 18, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat happens when we allow ourselves to trust life's unfolding instead of resisting the unpredictable? And how on earth do we even get there? A delightful conversation on creativity, courage, resilience, fear, grief, healing and a romance with life that makes all its different colors a worthwhile part of the ride.
Ep 2 Embracing Our Humanity with Eman Nooruddin
January 04, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBAre finding your purpose and positive thinking overrated? Why are we always chasing more and how can we find satisfaction? In this episode we dive into the ways we shape our own experiences and explore finding peace with emotions in order to be more compassionate towards ourselves and those around us
The Paradox of "Caring" Less to Care More Deeply
December 29, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBThis one's for the empaths. How can we show up fearlessly for the people we care about? Exploring potential narratives underlying our sense of "caring too much" and the importance of removing ourselves from the story to more productively support the people we love
Ep 1 The Stories we Choose to Live with Weam Zabar
December 21, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat shapes our personal realities? Weam guides us through an exploration of deconstructing our beliefs and values, acknowledging the personas we've created for ourselves and where we create our own limitations.