Anxiety, depression, burnout, schizophrenia and everything in between. This episode explores the state of mental health in the region and globally, understanding when to ask for help and how to break the stigma associated with it. We hope you will find something to considerDr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan is a psychiatrist and mental health advocate based in Kuwait. He is known for his expertise in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, and for his efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Arab world. Dr. Alsuwaidan is a sought-after speaker and has given talks at numerous conferences and events around the world. He is also a prolific writer, publishing articles on a range of mental health topics in both academic and popular publications. Through his work, Dr. Alsuwaidan has become a leading voice in the field of mental health and is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.Resources mentioned in the episode:A History of Psychiatry: From the Era of the Asylum to the Age of Prozac | By: Edward ShorterTouched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament | By: Kay Redfield JamisonHow to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence | By: Michael PollanAlso on Netflix: How to Change Your MindConnect with the Guest:Instagram: @moalsuwaidanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moalsuwaidan/Website: www.MindWellKw.comEmail: [email protected] with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

This episode is a personal reflection of my experience with burnout and how it changed my life. It is easy to talk about recognizing the signs but taking action and doing something about it is where the challenge lies. I touch on topics like the balancing act of work and family, expectations, boundaries, therapy and how to support someone going through it. Is burnout just this construct that we need to learn how to cope with? When is enough, enough? This is my story, and I hope you will find something to consider. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

In the pursuit of purpose, we are faced with decisions along the way that call into question the notion of "enough." Does wanting more or something different mean you are less grateful for where you are at today? At what point are we allowed to pause and reflect on whether something is right for us? Does intuition or "the gut" have a role in helping you make the right decisions despite what others may say? This episode explores these questions by examining the balance of gratitude and drive and the role they play in personal growth. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

Creativity has to be one of the best ideas that has been branded in our minds. It is marketed as this unattainable skill that is only bestowed only to a select few. A gift from the heavens, you either have it or you don't. Right? But what does it mean to be a creative? Who defines it? And doesn't the fact that it can be defined by someone make it subjective by nature? This episode dissects the notion of creativity as a label and a skill and calls into question the source of where true creativity comes from. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

I always wondered what life would have been like in a world where "why should I pick you to be on my team?" is the question I am asked vs celebrating "being picked for something." Why do we put such an emphasis on getting chosen so early on in life? Whether it is for a group project, a basketball game, a job or a relationship, we thrive on the idea of getting picked vs being encouraged to consider and reflect on "why" you should be picked. This episode examines the idea of how other people's perceptions of who we are can play a role in defining our character and why learning to "pitch" early on is an important skill to have in business and in life. I hope you find something to consider. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

This episode takes a step back from the present and gives you a little more context to my own personal story. A little insight into my past and how it played out in my life. How planning, while beautiful in principle, can prove to be redundant because "life happens." How being underestimated is a blessing in disguise. How I had a hand in creating my own opportunities.Would love to hear if any of this resonates with you if you make it through the whole episode. Thank you in advance for the privilege of your time! And I hope you walk away with something to consider.And please do make sure to subscribe, like, comment or share the content if you do enjoy it as I am trying to grow this platform and podcast. It is all this beautiful new work in progress adventure for me. So any little bit counts!Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

Here's the deal, I am an entrepreneur and as glamorized as that statement has become there is so much to unpack. This is the first chapter in what I hope will become a series of different perspectives for us to consider. The idea is to share experiences and lessons from my journey as well as nuggets of wisdom from incredible people I have crossed paths with along the way. Some episodes I will be flying solo, others will include guests who bring new, different, unconventional principles or thoughts to the conversation. What I hope you will take away from this first episode is that the notion of "having it all figured out" is a myth and that the destination means nothing if you aren't paying attention to the journey that is getting you there. I am at a fork in my life that has been pushing me outside my comfort zone to the face of what I fear most - not having control of the outcome. The funny thing is it isn't changing me. It is showing me what I am capable of, which it is so much more than I imagined. If you are listening, I want to thank you for the privilege of your time. This is 'Something to Consider.'Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about