Healing is a journey of coming back to yourself.

Healing begins when we stop looking only at what is happening around us and start looking within.

Healing connects us with spirituality, self-awareness, and understanding who we truly are. It is rarely a straight path. We can understand something intellectually and still struggle to heal emotionally but we can make progress and still find ourselves stuck again.

Sometimes, that simply means there is another layer asking for our attention.

This is one of the reasons I deeply appreciate Andrea Rendl’s work. With a PhD in mathematical decision-making and more than 15 years in AI, Andrea’s own journey led her from the corporate world into inner work, spirituality, and healing.

Today, she reaches more than 900,000 people through her content, bringing wisdom, truth and humor to conversations about spirituality and personal growth.

I am truly honored to welcome Andrea to Psychology Talks as we explore:

The Deeper Connection Between the Universe, the Soul and Healing

Sometimes, healing is not about becoming someone new. It is about reconnecting with who you were beneath the pain. 💙

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September is Suicide Prevention Month.

Suicide Prevention is close to my heart because I believe that Suicide can be prevented 100%

So I take this opportunity to raise awareness during this month help prevent suicides.

According to my research latest global estimates from the World Health Organization, published in 2025, the global suicide mortality rate in 2021 was 12.3 deaths per 100,000 among men, compared with 5.6 among women.

These stats raise question:

Are we understanding the mental health struggles of men and women differently?

Men are dying by suicide at more than twice the rate of women.

But this statistic should not lead us to believe that women experience less psychological distress.

Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and suicide deaths are not the same thing. Gender differences can be influenced by many factors, including social expectations, willingness to seek help, access to support, and other circumstances.

Among young people, the concern is equally serious. Suicide was the third leading cause of death among people aged 15–29 globally, and remains a major concern among adolescents.

So we need to look beyond the numbers.

What are men carrying in silence?

What are women carrying that may go unnoticed?

And are our families, workplaces and communities creating enough space for people to speak before their struggles become a crisis?

For a special episode this September, I will be joined by A.H. Monjurul Kabir, Ph.D., LL.M., an international human rights lawyer and senior UN leader with more than 23 years of experience in gender equality, human rights, governance, inclusive development and social justice.

Together, we will explore the silent struggles that impact the mental health of men and women, the role of social expectations and stigma, and what greater awareness can mean for suicide prevention.

It is a conversation about people, dignity, vulnerability, and the importance of being heard.

Because sometimes the person who needs support is not the person who asks for it.

This September, let's make it easier to have the conversation.

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Can there really be peace without women?

We often talk about diplomacy, negotiations and political power when we talk about peace.

But more often than we would like to admit, the most important voices in the room are ignored.

And sadly, women are still too often expected to fight twice as hard, work twice as much, and prove themselves twice as often just to receive opportunities that men may receive without having to fight for them.

It shouldn’t have to be this way.

Women shouldn’t have to work harder just to be heard. They deserve to be at the table.

Research shows that when women meaningfully participate in peace processes, peace agreements are 35% more likely to last at least 15 years.

Women don't just need a seat at the peace table. Peace needs women at the table.

In this episode, I am joined by Patricia Elias, global advocate, lawyer, diplomat and women’s leadership expert, initiator of the powerful movement #NoPeaceWithoutWomen.

What does it take to create lasting peace?

Why are women still underrepresented in peace negotiations?

And can one voice really create a global movement?

Let's talk about it.

No Peace Without Women. Because there can be no lasting peace without women's voices.

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Imagine asking a fish to climb a tree, a bird to swim, and an elephant to fly.

Then imagine judging them all by the same exam.

For generations, education has largely been built around standardization, teaching the same content, at the same pace, and measuring success in much the same way. While this model has helped educate millions, many educators, psychologists, and employers now question whether it fully prepares young people for the realities of today's world.

We are entering an era where AI can recall facts in seconds, but it cannot replace human curiosity, empathy, wisdom, resilience, or the ability to make meaning from experience.

So perhaps the question is no longer:

"How much do students know?"

Instead, we should be asking:

"Who are they becoming?"

In this episode, I am joined by Devi Sahny, education entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, Forbes-featured leader, Georgetown University Board Member, and founder of two global education companies that have supported more than 13,000 students and 120 schools.

Together, we explore:

🧠 Why education needs to move beyond memorization.

🌍 How schools can prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

💡 Why developing confidence, critical thinking, adaptability, and purpose may matter as much as academic achievement.

🤖 What education should look like in the age of AI.

🚀 How we can build learning environments that help every child unlock their potential.

If the world has changed, shouldn't education change too?

Join us for a conversation that challenges assumptions and reimagines what learning could become.

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. While it is commonly associated with distraction or hyperactivity, ADHD is far more complex than these stereotypes.

For many, ADHD presents daily challenges. Yet, when understood and supported effectively, it can also be associated with remarkable strengths, including creativity, innovation, resilience, curiosity, problem-solving, and the ability to think outside the box.

Many high achievers have openly shared their ADHD journeys, including Richard Branson, Simone Biles,Will Smith, Emma Watson, and David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue. Their stories remind us that ADHD does not define a person's potential, it is understanding, support, and the right strategies that help individuals flourish.

In this episode of Psychology Talks, I am delighted to welcome Michael McLeod, M.A., an award-winning keynote speaker, executive function specialist, professional development trainer, and the creator of the Internal Skills Executive Function Strengthening Model.

With more than 20 years of experience, Michael has dedicated his career to helping children, adults, educators, and families better understand ADHD and strengthen executive functioning skills. He is also the co-host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast and the author of The Executive Function Playbook and The Executive Function Playbook In Action.

Join us for an insightful conversation as we separate myths from facts and explore a more balanced, evidence-based understanding of ADHD.

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Resilience is often spoken about as mental toughness, pushing through stress, staying strong under pressure, and not breaking in difficult moments. But there’s an important layer we often miss: resilience is also biological and emotional.

The mind doesn’t operate in isolation. It is deeply connected to the body, and one of the most powerful influences on that connection is food.

What we eat shapes our energy, our emotional stability, and our ability to handle pressure. A well-nourished body supports a more grounded, clear, and emotionally balanced mind. An undernourished one struggles to sustain resilience, no matter how strong the mindset is.

In this conversation, Chef Shaguf will share a powerful real-world perspective from the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, where performance, timing, and emotional control all intersect. In that space, food becomes more than nutrition, it becomes stability.

A nourished mind doesn’t just cope better. It recovers faster, thinks clearer, and stays stronger for longer.

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How many times have you said, "I knew it!" after ignoring a gut feeling?

We often dismiss intuition as something mystical, yet psychology tells a different story. Research suggests that our brains process millions of pieces of information every second, while our conscious minds can only focus on a tiny fraction of that information. Much of what we "know" is happening beneath our awareness, drawing on past experiences, patterns, emotions, and observations.

Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman described this as fast thinking—the brain's remarkable ability to make rapid assessments before conscious reasoning catches up.

In fact, studies of experienced professionals from physicians and first responders to business leaders and athletes, show that some of their best decisions are often informed by intuition developed through years of pattern recognition and experience.

But here's the challenge:

Many of us have been taught to trust external opinions more than our own inner wisdom. We second-guess ourselves, overanalyze, and silence the very signals that could help us navigate uncertainty with greater confidence.

Reina Hallab, is a Self-Mastery Expert, Conscious Leadership Architect, and Transformational Speaker, as we explore this fascinating subject.

Having navigated three brain surgeries and a profound personal transformation journey, Reina brings a unique perspective on resilience, self-mastery, and learning to trust yourself even in life's most uncertain moments.

The most powerful answers are not always found by looking outward. Sometimes they emerge when we learn to listen inward.

Guest Speaker: JayR McIntyre

Research in psychology shows that under pressure, the brain naturally shifts into a survival response, narrowing attention and increasing emotional reactivity. However, studies on high-performing leaders in military and emergency environments suggest that those who are trained in emotional regulation and cognitive reframing are significantly more likely to make clear, effective decisions in moments of crisis.

We will be exploring how individuals respond to pressure, what differentiates steady leadership from reactive decision-making, and how experiences in the military translate into broader lessons about clarity, responsibility, and human behavior in demanding situations.

This discussion is not only about leadership in extreme environments, but also about the everyday moments where pressure quietly shapes decisions, outcomes, and character.

Join us this Tuesday for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the psychology behind performing under pressure.

Our guest is JayR McIntyre, DBA(c), MBA, PMP, a Combat Veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership strategist whose journey spans military service and business leadership. With 14 years in the U.S. Army, including combat experience and recognition with a Bronze Star, JayR brings a grounded perspective on what it means to make decisions when the stakes are high.

Beyond his military service, he has built and led organizations in the private sector, including founding Rat Pack Worldwide Security, and has spent years working with leaders, veterans, entrepreneurs, and young people on resilience, discipline, and personal development. He is also recognized among LinkedIn’s Top 100 Speakers to Watch.

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Guest Speaker: Jacob Farkash

“People with autism bring strengths that we need at Microsoft, including the ability to retain information, think with depth and detail, and excel in math or code.”

Neurodivergent teams have generated nearly $1 billion in value creation across programs.

In this episode, I sit down with one of the youngest voices I have hosted on the podcast.

Our guest is a teenager, entrepreneur, author, and advocate whose work challenges how we define ability, inclusion, and innovation.

Jacob is autistic, and instead of framing it as a limitation, he shares how it has shaped his creativity, expression, and way of seeing the world. His perspective encourages us to question the assumptions we often make about potential and success.

This conversation explores leadership, creativity, and human potential through a different lens shaped by neurodivergent thinking and lived experience.

This is not a conversation about labels. It is a conversation about perspective.

Sometimes, meaningful change begins when we listen to a voice that sees things differently.

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We’ve all been taught to work on ourselves in a certain way.

Change your thoughts, manage your emotions and build better habits.

And yes… a lot of that works.

But I have seen that so many high-performing people still feel stuck?

Research suggests that nearly 95% of our behaviors are driven by the subconscious mind.

Which means most of what we do isn’t as conscious as we think.

So maybe the issue isn’t effort.

Maybe we’ve been trying to solve something deeper… from the surface.

In this episode of Psychology Talks Live Podcast, I sat down with Sarah Hussain. She is Sarah is Collective Consciousness Researcher and Healer

We explored what happens when psychology starts to expand beyond thoughts and behavior and into something less talked about, but deeply felt: consciousness, energy, and internal state.

Awareness is powerful… but it doesn’t always create change. Sometimes, the pattern is running somewhere deeper.

The real shift happens when we stop managing it and start understanding it at its root.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve done the work… and something still isn’t clicking, this conversation might resonate more than you expect.

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