I'm excited to bring you this week’s guest Dr. Mahsa Hojat-Khoshniyat. Dr. Mahsa has over 15 years of experience in the field of Mental Health, working with hard-to-reach populations, those struggling with histories of trauma depression anxiety, and relationship difficulties. During her career, she has earned a Bachelor's in Psychology, a Master’s in Social Work at UCLA, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work, with an emphasis on psychodynamic treatment.

Our childhood is when we learn who we are and are introduced to the world and how it functions. Together, we explore the causes and effects of childhood trauma, and you may be surprised to learn that trauma doesn’t just go away. Negative and traumatic experiences you have as a child does impact you and your mental health as you move forward and grow older. Simply living or coping with that trauma is one way to live, but as Dr. Mahsa reveals, her therapy seeks to free you from the pain and suffering of that trauma so that you can live a much more free and fulfilling life.

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Welcome back and thank you for tuning in. Today, I’m excited to introduce Monica Luisi to the show. She is a news reporter for One America News in San Diego, CA and host of her own podcast The Monfather. 

Monica and I go back to our days at Marist College where we met freshman year. At the time, we were sort of friends - had classes together and never shied away from a conversation, but were never quite best friends. We reflect on just how similar our college experiences and struggles were, and spill tea about how fitting in to the college campus was not easy and the haters we gained along the way. We also both reflect on how social media impacted our experience and the negative effects that resulted from bullying and peer pressure.

There’s hope in this story, as Monica shares how she was able to persevere, block out the noise and distractions, and focus on her goals. These were lessons she would need again once out of college as she continued to chase and make her dream job of being on TV become a reality.

There is so much to unpack and I’m so excited to bring you this episode. I can’t thank Monica enough for coming on and sharing her personal stories. And remember, we all owe it to ourselves to check in on our mental and emotional health and seek help if we need it. Don’t be too humble or prideful to not reach out if you need to. You can always reach out to me, my contacts and channels are below. Please, don't hesitate to reach out.

I look forward to bringing you more episodes and more guests on I Wish I Never Said That. 

Until next time y'all. Peace out.

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I’m so excited to welcome to this week’s episode my very first guest, Nesreen Ahmed, who is a certified grief counselor and started her own counseling service, Harbor Capital Coaching. She shares her story of what led her into coaching, what we may not realize about grief, and why it’s important to heal and grow from our traumas. Throughout our conversation, we reflect on what it’s like to lose a loved one, how we each found our calling and have acted on it, and what role mental health plays in our relationship with ourselves and others. 

You can learn more about Nesreen and Harbor Light Coaching in the links below. Her Grief Assessment is a great resource if you are going through something and you’re not sure where to start or which type of therapy or service is right for you. 

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Welcome back to another week and a brand new episode. This week I want you to get uncomfortable with your imperfections. Yes, those little flaws, or defects or blemishes that we all have. Nobody is perfect. Yet we see all the time that people are chasing perfection. Between all the cosmetic surgeries to fix what we think is wrong, or that we put on makeup or stress ourselves out over how we look or act or what we say -  we all have imperfections. But I want you to realize that this is what makes you unique, it's what makes you… you. Our imperfections are the undeniable expression of what it means to be human. They are not what is wrong with us but actually what is great about us and we can learn to love them. So I challenge you to embrace that thing about you that you wish you could change and I guarantee you will find a level of happiness and confidence in yourself that you did not know existed before.

As always, it’s your support that keeps me motivated to speak out and share my stories and insights on these episodes. So if you haven't done so already, share with a friend, leave a rating, subscribe, and check out my daily content on Tik Tok. Thanks and talk to you soon.

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It's a new year and I thought I’d share with you something I wish somebody told me a lot earlier and something that has been a key to helping me get over the hurdles in my life. I’m here to tell you that you need to heal your trauma. Chaotic, stressful, and frightening events or moments can cause trauma and it comes in many shapes and many forms. For me, that trauma was being bullied when I was younger because of my learning disabilities. I wasn’t aware that even years later, as an adult now, the fear and stress I experienced as a child was causing me depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loss of sleep, overeating, and much more. My trauma was a silent killer, hiding in the dark and ready to take me down anytime I started to feel good about myself. That’s why it’s so important that you take the time to audit your life, take note of your feelings and speak out if something doesn’t feel right. It wasn’t until just a few months ago that I realized this and learned to take action, seek help, speak out, and that I can overcome my trauma. 

It’s now 2023 and I’m so proud of what I’ve accomplished. Healing doesn’t happen overnight, it takes consistent work to build healthy habits and release your negative triggers. It’s been 3 months without drinking and I’ve been able to record these episodes every week and create new content almost daily on Tik Tok. I’ll continue to share my journey and am so appreciative of all the support I continue to receive. Thank you and let’s have a great year! 

Be sure to click below to follow me on Tik Tok and make sure to like, share and rate my podcast.

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Hey all, it’s hard to believe this year is wrapping up and that we’re heading into a new one. 2022 was a learning year for me where I started new habits, took on big challenges, and got to know my authentic self a little bit better. I can honestly say that facing my problems head-on and speaking out about them has given me a lot of confidence and power and I know that this next year will be unlike any other. I’m on a mission, I’m chasing my dreams and I won’t fall off my path. If there’s one thing I can share with you about what I learned, it's that you have the keys and it's up to you where you are going to go. So I leave you with this question: Where are you going in 2023?

We all have a story and I encourage you to share yours. If you haven’t done so yet, do me a big favor and help me grow my podcast by liking, subscribing, rating, and sharing my podcast. Also if you’re on Tik Tok (I know you are, everyone is) go check out my page and follow me on my journey. There are a lot of videos and content that are inspirational, motivational, and downright funny. Click the link below and thanks for your support. 

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I sincerely don’t miss Instagram. I got off the app 5 months ago and I can tell you that it has changed me as a person for the better and led me to this realization - that social media is toxic! And you don’t realize it because we’re all so caught up in being on the app and having the perfect pictures so that all our followers know just how great our lives are, even though behind the scenes, life may not be so rosy. If you haven’t heard yet, social media is addictive. The apps are designed to capture as much of our attention as possible. What you give up in exchange is your time, your well-being, your mental health, and your individuality. 

Since getting off the app, I’ve been able to focus more on what I want to do and achieve in my life. It’s led me to start this podcast, get up after hitting rock bottom, spend more quality time with the people actually in my life, and has just given me my time back. I know the decision may seem hard or make you feel like you’re missing out, but I can promise you the only thing you’re missing out on by being on social media is your life.

Thank you to everyone for listening to my podcast and helping me make my dream become reality. Make sure you subscribe so you get all of my new episodes and don’t forget to drop me a 5-star review. Every listen, every follow, and every rating helps me grow my channel and reach as many people as possible. Best wishes and a happy New Year,Colby 

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Do you have an uncontrollable urge to eat, or find yourself spending way more time in the grocery store than you need to, or just eating the wrong foods? The reality is, you may have an unhealthy relationship with your diet. I would know - for years I struggled with binge eating which only worsened my depression and was a way to distract myself from the pain I was feeling. As I like to say, I was “filling my pain instead of feeling my pain”. I knew this lifestyle couldn’t last forever. If I didn’t change my ways soon, it was a battle I was going to be fighting my whole life. Food was like poison, and there were times when I wasn’t even aware of just how many calories I was eating or knowingly ate foods I knew didn’t agree with me. I realized that you can’t be okay with harming your body or your mind. And that my unhealthy relationship with food was an addiction where I was always going back for more. But I’m here to tell you that change is possible and it is a powerful feeling. By committing to change, understanding what I am putting in my body, and having a plan each week of what I am going to eat, I was able to ditch my binge eating habit and now have a happier and healthier relationship with the way I eat and with my body. 

Thank you for tuning in and listening to my podcast. My goal is to inspire people from all around the world to find their inspiration to live their fullest lives and I truly believe that you can find the power to make that change in your life. If you’re enjoying my shows and finding the information that I share valuable, I would greatly appreciate it if you rate my podcast, follow me on Instagram and visit my website so that we can reach as many people as possible and inspire them too! My links are down below:

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In the last episode, I talked about following your voice which may have left you wondering where that voice comes from. Well, I’m here to tell you that voice, that person inside you is your soul and you need to let your soul shine! Don’t be afraid to be yourself, don’t hold back, and don’t ever stop following your voice. Your soul is who you are and the better you understand your soul, the better you will understand yourself. And if your soul isn’t shining, take a step back and evaluate your life. Consider your emotions, your motives, and your goals. Are you on the right path? I guess you now know why they call these periods of time in your life “soul-searching”.Just know when your soul is shining, you’re shining.

Life happens fast, remember to cherish each day, do the things you enjoy, and surround yourself with people you love. Over Thanksgiving, I was dealing with a death in my boyfriend’s family which has really opened my eyes and my soul to the fact that you never know when your time is up and how important it is to always be in a good place spiritually and to have your spiritual bags packed. I’m continuing my sober and mental health journey and encourage you to join me! You can learn more when you visit https://mentalhealthcapsule.com/pages/sober-curious. 

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I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you enjoy quality time with your friends and family. We should be thankful every day that we are alive and have the opportunity to do something we love doing, which is what this episode is all about, following your voice. I see too many people out in the world who are not doing what they are really meant to do. They are stuck in life, whether it be in a 9-5 job, a bad relationship, or any other scenario. You have to break through the noise, listen to that voice inside you, and steer your life in that direction.

If you’re searching for a way to get your journey started, sign up to receive my Sober Curious Guide. I’m going on 60 days sober and this decision has had the single greatest impact on my life. Getting started was not easy and I tried many times before the stop, but I could never stay committed. The Sober Curious Guide is a first-hand account of my experience and I share with you the habits and actions I used to prepare my mind for actual, lasting change. It’s 100% free and available to anyone, just go visit the link on my website Mental Health Capsule. 

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