As we step into 2026, these are the conversations worth carrying with you. This video brings together the most meaningful moments from Pause to Elevate, featuring expert voices reflecting on stillness, clarity, and intentional growth. Each clip comes from a single question asked throughout the year: What does Pause to Elevate mean to you? If you’re entering 2026 seeking focus, grounding, and a more mindful way forward, this collection is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and elevat...
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As we step into 2026, these are the conversations worth carrying with you. This video brings together the most meaningful moments from Pause to Elevate, featuring expert voices reflecting on stillness, clarity, and intentional growth. Each clip comes from a single question asked throughout the year: What does Pause to Elevate mean to you? If you’re entering 2026 seeking focus, grounding, and a more mindful way forward, this collection is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and elevat...
As we step into 2026, these are the conversations worth carrying with you. This video brings together the most meaningful moments from Pause to Elevate, featuring expert voices reflecting on stillness, clarity, and intentional growth. Each clip comes from a single question asked throughout the year: What does Pause to Elevate mean to you? If you’re entering 2026 seeking focus, grounding, and a more mindful way forward, this collection is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and elevat...
Insomnia, stress, anxiety – so many of us are struggling silently with our sleep and our nervous system. In this conversation, Dr. Kasim speaks with Stefanie Broes, co-founder and CEO of Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach. Stefanie shares how her own journey through severe insomnia and stress led her from a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences into the world of breathwork, nervous system regulation, and preventative health. #Breathwork #InsomniaHelp #AnxietyRelief #StressReductio...
Regeneration isn’t just a medical concept — it’s a way of living. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Rhee reveals how elite performers reframe setbacks, push through discomfort, and rebuild themselves mentally and physically after tough seasons. Dr. Rhee also explains the science behind topical stem cell therapy and how it may change the future of recovery and regenerative medicine. If you’re ready to re-energize your life, rethink your limits, and step into a more resilient version of yourse...
What if fear wasn’t something to avoid — but something to work with? Ultra marathon runner and Run Like a Girl co-founder Courtney McQueen shares the mindset that has carried her through adversity, self-doubt, motherhood, burnout, and 230 km stage races. We explore why fear is protective (and necessary), how to reframe “bigness” into simple steps, and why movement, community, and self-connection matter more than speed. This episode will make you believe in yourself again—one step at a time....
There’s a lot of stigma and silence around menopause — but it’s time for honest, mindful conversations. In this episode, Sharon Pendlington and Dr. Kasim Al Mashat break down the emotional, physical, and psychological changes women experience in midlife. Discover how hormones influence mood, why stress makes symptoms worse, and how awareness can turn confusion into clarity. #Menopause #Perimenopause #WomensHealthMatters #HormonalBalance #MidlifeWellness #MindfulnessPractice #StressReduction...
After 13 years as a stand-up comedian, Dena Jackson found a deeper calling—one rooted in mindfulness, yoga, and holistic healing. In this episode, she opens up about grief, transformation, and how humor became her unexpected spiritual teacher. Learn how to move through fear, reconnect with intuition, and find calm in life’s chaos through tools like tapping, breathwork, and compassionate self-awareness. #MindfulnessPodcast #HealingWithHumor #SelfHelpJourney #MindBodySpirit #EmotionalHealing ...
When life feels like constant fight, flight, or freeze, healing starts with creativity. Expressive arts therapist Johanne Ascoli shares how art, movement, and deep listening can gently rewire the nervous system, release generational trauma, and reconnect you to your body’s natural wisdom. Learn how reconnecting with your imagination opens space for healing, regulation, and joy — even after deep pain. #TraumaHealing #ExpressiveArtsTherapy #CreativityForHealing #JohanKuli #MindBodyConne...
What happens when depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and dyslexia collide? Jonathan Kemp, mental health advocate and former police officer, opens up about his decades-long battle with self-doubt and survival—and the tools that turned his darkest moments into resilience. His story shows that no matter how far you spiral, there is always a way forward. #MentalHealthJourney #BipolarDisorder #AddictionRecovery #DyslexiaAwareness #Resilience #OvercomingStruggles #JonathanKemp #Findin...
We’re obsessed with health—but almost never talk about fun health: the everyday play, lightness, and micro-moments that calm anxiety, reduce stress, and refill your cup. 🎈 My guest, Treena Innes (author of Mind Doodles and creator of a global fun movement), shares practical ways to make fun a must-have, not a nice-to-have—without toxic positivity. Think resilience, not denial. Inside: the 3-minute Fire-in-the-Belly Check, the “Why Not?” Rule that opens your life, and global joy rituals from...
Feeling unheard and turning up the volume rarely creates connection. Certified Nonviolent Communication trainer Jenna Card shares how compassionate communication, radical honesty, and self-compassion transform conflict at home, at work, and with yourself. Learn practical tools to stop reactive cycles, repair after rupture, and speak truths without harm—so you can be understood and deepen trust. If you care about mindfulness, authenticity, and real-world communication skills, this is f...
Wars, infectious disease and suffering are happening around the world. This episode is a grounded look at how science and spirituality can work side-by-side to relieve modern stress and suffering. Nahal Haghbin—a Persian Canadian integrative yoga therapist with a global health background at the WHO—explains why the heart’s field matters, how choosing our thoughts reshapes our nervous system, and why family repair scales to community peace. #ScienceAndSpirituality #He...
At just 17, Dr. Amy Banks lost her father to murder. Soon after, a young Black teenager, Isaac Knapper, was wrongfully convicted of the crime. This story reveals the deep scars of racism, systemic injustice, and the trauma it leaves on both individuals and communities. Drawing on her expertise in relational neuroscience, Dr. Banks shares how trauma rewires the brain—and how forgiveness, compassion, and connection can help rewire it again for healing. #WrongfulConviction #TraumaHealing #Neuro...
What does it take to face crushing setbacks, doubt, and uncertainty—and still come back stronger? Canadian Olympian Anthony Kindler opens up about resilience, overcoming fear of failure, and staying motivated when life doesn’t go as planned. Success isn’t just about hard work—it’s also about pausing to reflect. Reflection after wins and losses is essential for growth, and how it shaped his career from the Olympic field to entrepreneurship. #OlympianMindset #OvercomingSetbacks #Resilie...
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide—and antidepressants only work 50% of the time. But what if the solution isn’t just in a pill? Certified Nutritionist and Occupational Therapist Kylie James shares how food can heal where meds fall short. Discover the surprising role of gut health, inflammation, and protein in restoring joy, motivation, and mental clarity. Note: Kylie is also offersing $200 off her online course "Reclaim Your Happiness". This offer is for the ...
“You don’t get over it—you learn to live with it.” Colleen Worsley opens up about losing her son, the paralyzing grief that followed, and the small steps that helped her keep going. This episode is a raw but hopeful guide to anyone who’s been knocked down by life. Discover how healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means making space for life again. #GriefSupport #LossAndHealing #TraumaRecovery #GrowthMindset #ParentingThroughGrief 🔔 97.5% of you haven’t subscribed yet—help this c...
Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but still not getting what you need in your relationships? Learn how to work with limits, build emotional resilience, and reclaim self-respect—without resorting to blame. Rachelle Lamb is a recognized speaker, relationship coach, and nonviolent communication trainer. Her extensive knowledge on managing relationship expectations, understanding the importance of nonviolent communication, and navigating conflict with compassion and self-respect.&nbs...
Want find more happiness and success at home, work and relationships? Discover why 85% of what we worry about never happens, how “man box” masculine culture fuels loneliness and anxiety, and what daily practices turn negative emotions into resilience, success, and authentic happiness at work and at home. If you’re ready to stop letting emotions run the show and start living with purpose, this conversation is your roadmap—subscribe, share, and join the journey! 🔔 97.5% of y...
Learn how conscious breath can support mental health, emotional resilience, and personal evolution—especially in a world overwhelmed by anxiety and overstimulation. Plus, enjoy a guided breath practice during the episode! In this deeply inspiring episode of Pause to Elevate, Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat welcomes visionary breathwork teacher Anthony Abbagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Out of Chaos, Inner Calm. With over 40 years of experience in conscious breathing, Anthony sha...
In this heartfelt episode of Pause to Elevate, Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat sits down with Theda Phoenix — an intuitive singer-songwriter, sound healer, and vocal coach — to explore the transformative power of voice and sound healing. Discover how sound healing and intention-setting can unlock your creative potential, reduce resistance, and support deep emotional and spiritual healing. Whether you’re curious about manifestation, mindfulness, or breaking free from inner limitations, this conver...
In this insightful episode of Pause to Elevate Podcast, Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat's guest is the renowned psychologist and sexologist Dr. Arun Mansukhani from Spain. Together, they explore the intricate relationship between trauma, emotional dependency, attachments, and the ways our past experiences shape our present relationships and mental health. Discover the difference between healthy and toxic relationships, the impact of omission trauma, and how therapeutic techniques like EMDR can sup...
As we step into 2026, these are the conversations worth carrying with you. This video brings together the most meaningful moments from Pause to Elevate, featuring expert voices reflecting on stillness, clarity, and intentional growth. Each clip comes from a single question asked throughout the year: What does Pause to Elevate mean to you? If you’re entering 2026 seeking focus, grounding, and a more mindful way forward, this collection is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and elevat...
