Mental HEALTH Break With Dr. Nafisa Sekandari
Welcome to Dr. Nafisa Sekandari’s Mental Health Break Podcast. Here we will cover a variety of mental health topics from Anxiety and Depression to interviews and talks. Some episodes are specifically made for the podcast, others come from live recordings of lectures and speaking engagements. Dr Nafisa Sekandari is a holistic and integrative clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety based disorders. Her podcast covers topics including the mental health crisis, anxiety, depression, the connection between food and mood, as well as natural and holistic treatment options for creating long term control of your anxiety….all while learning to prioritize your mental health. You will be empowered through having a deeper understanding of your mind in order to live your best life. This podcast will provide you with the practical tips and tools you need to help you take back control of your mental, physical, and emotional health. So take a moment to prioritize YOUR mental health.
Episodes
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself:
Where did your money mindset come from?
For many of us, our beliefs about money weren't formed by financial education, they were shaped by childhood experiences, family dynamics, trauma, culture, and survival.
In this deeply personal solo episode of the Mental Health Break Podcast, Dr. Nafisa Sekandari shares her own journey with money...from being falsely accused of ste...
In this powerful episode of the Mental Health Break Podcast, Dr. Nafisa Sekandari sits down with entrepreneur, brand strategist, TEDx speaker, author, and CEO Moza-Bella Tram for an inspiring conversation about what it truly takes to build a meaningful life and impactful brand.
Moza-Bella shares her journey from rebuilding her life to becoming the architect of The Brand Before the Brand™, teaching founders ...
Parenting can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life—but for many parents, it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally triggering, especially when raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, or neurodiverse children.
In this powerful episode of the Mental Health Break Podcast, I sit down with Melissa Schulz, MS, BCBA, parenting coach, board-certified behavior analyst, and recipie...
Anxiety thrives on uncertainty, and lately, uncertainty seems to be everywhere.
In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Nafisa Sekandari shares the difficult lessons she learned after spending nearly the entire month of May battling chronic pain from a pinched nerve. What began as a month focused on stress management quickly became a real-life test of resilience, gratitude, flexibility, and emotional well-bein...
What if the key to healing anxiety, trauma, and deeply rooted patterns isn’t just talking about it—but accessing the subconscious mind directly?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether to explore the truth about hypnotherapy and why it’s becoming one of the most sought-after tools for rapid, lasting transformation.
We break down the bigg...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode is a reminder that stress isn’t just something we occasionally experience but for many people, it has become a daily way of living.
In this episode of the Mental Health Break Podcast, Dr. Nafisa Sekandari explores how unmanaged stress impacts both our mental and physical health, especially during a season filled with graduations, Mother&rsqu...
April is a season of renewal, and in alignment with the Happiness Project’s monthly themes, this is the perfect time to turn inward and focus on restoring one of the most powerful systems in your body: your gut.
Often referred to as the “second brain,” your gut plays a critical role not just in digestion, but in your mental and emotional well-being. In this episode, we explore the deep con...
What if your anxiety, depression, or chronic fatigue isn’t just mental—but deeply rooted in your hormones and nervous system?
In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Jenn Mann to unpack the powerful connection between hormonal imbalances, stress, and mental health—and why so many high-achieving women are stuck in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and unexplained symptoms.
We explo...
As part of The Happiness Project’s March theme: Parenting, this episode explores one of the most complicated topics families face today...food.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with eating disorder specialist Jessica Setnick to unpack why eating has become so confusing in modern culture.
Between diet culture, viral wellness trends, and social media influencers promoting extreme or rigid ideas ...
Parenting is one of the most powerful forces shaping our emotional well-being, but many people don’t realize that the way we relate to parenting, both as parents and as children, can deeply impact our happiness.
In this episode, we explore the March theme of The Happiness Project: Parenting and why improving our parenting skills, healing our childhood wounds, and practicing forgiveness can dramaticall...
In this powerful and honest episode, we sit down with DJ Logory, founder of Be That Guy, to explore the growing mental health crisis among young men and how it’s impacting modern relationships.
DJ shares his personal story of feeling lost in his early 20s despite having supportive parents—and how that experience opened his eyes to the silent struggles so many young men face today, including lack...
In this empowering and informative episode, Dr. Nafisa Sekandari sits down with Alison Bladh—international best-selling author, registered Nutritional Therapist, and menopause expert—to unpack what women really need to know about perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health.
Together, they explore how hormonal changes impact mood, energy, metabolism, and confidence—and why so many high-ach...
What if lasting health, confidence, and fulfilling relationships don’t come from quick fixes, but from healing at the root?
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by JJ Flizanes, celebrity fitness trainer and transformation expert, to explore the deep connection between self-care, self-love, mindset, and sustainable health. This conversation challenges diet culture, weight-loss obsession, and the ...
February inside The Happiness Project is all about relationships, not just with others, but with yourself and with God.
In a world that often feels heavy, uncertain, and filled with doom-and-gloom headlines, it can feel almost rebellious to choose happiness. Yet in this episode, I explore why choosing happiness is not denial or avoidance, it’s a powerful, grounded response that actually makes us...
January is often seen as a time for fresh starts—but real change doesn’t happen through willpower alone. It happens when we clear stagnant energy, declutter what no longer serves us, and intentionally create space for healing.
In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Sarette Zecharia , a psychologist and an expert in energy medicine, to explore how energetic clutter......
Traveling for the first time with a psychiatric service dog is a completely different experience than traveling alone — and it’s not something most people truly understand until they live it.
In this episode, I share the real, unfiltered experience of flying for the first time with my trained psychiatric service dog: the good, the bad, and yes… the ugly.
Even with a well-trained dog, I fou...
This month inside The Happiness Project, I’m sharing the small but powerful changes I’ve been making that are shifting my energy....from the inside out and all around me.
I start with something simple yet transformative: decluttering. Clearing physical space in my home has been helping me clear mental space too. I talk about how creating more order, intention, and beauty in my environment has su...
January isn’t about doing more—it’s about clearing what’s weighing you down.
In this episode, we kick off the January theme of the Happiness Project by focusing on clearing physical, mental, and energetic clutter so your nervous system can finally exhale. We talk about why goals and resolutions often fall short, how decluttering even one space (especially your closet) can drama...
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of the Mental Health Break Podcast, we dive deep into the crucial link between financial literacy and mental well-being. Join us as we welcome Julie Murphy, a renowned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the visionary founder and CEO of JMC Wealth Management, Inc. Julie brings over 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry and introduces us to her di...
Join us for a compelling episode as we dive into the incredible life journey of Judy Thureson, a remarkable individual who has transformed personal tragedy into a powerful mission to help others. This episode promises to be a beacon of hope and inspiration, exploring how Judy's experiences have shaped her into a beacon of guidance for many.
Key Highlights:
- A Genuine Desire to Empower:
Judy Thureson ha...
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