The Good Intentions Podcast

In this episode we meet Eda Gungor, the founder of SEVA - which you will previously have known as Life n One in Jumeirah 1.

SEVA is a wellness centre, a vegan cafe and a concept shop, but it’s so much more than that - it’s a beautiful oasis of calm and tranquility with a garden to die for!

I chatted to Eda, who started Life n One six years ago, in that very garden, and we had a brilliant conversation about what brought her to Dubai and what led her to create Life n One,

Her journey has not been without its challenges, and I loved how honest she was when it came to moving past obstacles and how she created a life with balance and meaning.  Spoiler alert: It isn’t as easy as we might think.

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Find the wonderful SEVA here:

https://www.instagram.com/sevaexperience/

Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

The great Joe Dispenza

https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon-ebook/dp/B0746RN3G7

Napoleon Hill

https://www.amazon.com/Napoleon-Hill/e/B000APAMYE

In this episode we meet Fiona Day, an intuitive consultant and an energy healer.

Fiona operates on a completely different level - in a different dimension in fact - so being in her presence and learning more about her amazing abilities was absolutely fascinating.

I arrived at her lovely home to be met by a dog, a cat, and a house rabbit (there may be a few miaows in the background!) and for an animal lover like me, this was pure heaven, and I knew we were going to get along. Especially when she revealed she goes to the Maldives alone every year.

Fiona is warm, open and her perspective on energy and how we can tune into our own intuition and feelings is eye opening.

When she isn’t working in Dubai she’s doing amazing, life-changing work in Nepal and one day,  might just buy an island in the Maldives - something tells me she’ll have a willing tribe of people to follow her!

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

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https://www.fionaday.com

Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Many Lives, Many Masters - Brian Weiss

https://www.amazon.com/Many-Lives-Masters-Prominent-Psychiatrist/dp/0671657860

Only Love is Real - Brian Weiss

https://www.amazon.com/Only-Love-Real-Soulmates-Reunited/dp/0446672653

The Celestine Prophecy - James Redfield

https://www.amazon.com/Celestine-Prophecy-James-Redfield/dp/153873026X

My guest for you in this episode is Reza Alavi, the founder of Real Pilates, a true Dubai business success story. 

With a mission to enrich people’s lives, Reza turned his back on his conventional career to start the Real Pilates studio, and his journey from corporate life to wellness is a fascinating one.

I first discovered Pilates and Reza’s amazing Jumeirah One studio about five years ago - I was going through a very challenging time and it is no exaggeration to say that it saved my mind - the positive effects on my body were an added bonus. 

Reza has an incredible energy, he is open, honest and candid. He shared the daily rituals that keep him grounded (hello Mantras!) and had so much advice about business and life. 

For anyone who has ever dreamt of leaving the 9 to 5 grind and pursuing a passion, this conversation is for you. I hope you enjoy it.

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Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Hal Elrod - The Miracle Morning 

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Habits-Transform-m/dp/1473668948

Robin Sharma - The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

https://www.amazon.com/Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari/dp/0062515675

Winning - Jack Welch

https://www.amazon.com/Winning/dp/B0009929HY

Good Intentions connects with experts and storytellers around social impact, psychology, mindfulness, personal growth, and health. 

Each conversation unpacks the beliefs and rituals that drive and ground each guest. 
You will hear about achievements that go beyond the conventional and tangible to a deeper level, finding the meaning and intention behind what we do.

We believe that there is a deep longing in our culture and society for something more: something higher, something deeper. Material possessions and technology do not satisfy our souls. As human beings we long for connection. 

We are on a mission to spread positivity, drive connectivity and to inspire others to live a more meaningful life. 

As a counsellor and self-development coach, Helen has dedicated her life to helping others. From her Dubai-based business Mindful Me, she is a guide and mentor, running courses and retreats that aim to nourish the souls of those who attend them.

Spending time with Helen is always a pleasure. She has an energy and outlook that belies her 70 years and wisdom pours out of her.

We talked about travelling alone, why Helen loves to dance (I adored this!) and how she’s read Eckhart Tolle’s New Earth over 55 times! Helen is so engaged with living and learning - getting to understand more about her intentions and the passions that drive her was a true privilege.

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Follow the incredible Mindful Me community :

https://www.instagram.com/mindfulme_dubai/

Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth 

https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963

John Wellwood - Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Love-Imperfect-Relationships-Healing/dp/1590303865

Undefended Love - Jet Psaris and Marlena Lyons 

https://www.amazon.com/Undefended-Love-Jett-Psaris/dp/1572242086

From an early age, Clinical Psychologist Dr Saliha Afridi knew that she wanted to change the world. What began as a desire to heal evolved into helping people to help themselves and today Dr Saliha leads The Lighthouse: a community mental health clinic based in Dubai.

I was so thrilled to sit with Dr Saliha in the beautiful space she’s created in the heart of Dubai. We talked about everything from therapy to work to parenting and religion. 

She revealed that she’s deleted Instagram from her phone and how she stayed connected to love through divorce. Our chat was full of energy and joy and laughter. Absolutely loved it.

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Follow the wonderful Dr Saliha Afridi:

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Follow The Lighthouse:

https://www.instagram.com/lighthousearabia/

Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed:

The Forty Rules of Love - Elif Shafak

https://www.amazon.com/Forty-Rules-Love-Novel-Rumi/dp/0143118528

Anita Moorjani - Dying to be Me

https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Be-Me-Journey-Healing/dp/1401937535

The great Joe Dispenza

https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Dispenza/e/B001IGX24Q