In this episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary welcomes Nada Lena Nasserdeen, founder and CEO of Rise Up for You and a bestselling author, for a powerful conversation about how emotional intelligence (EQ) influences every aspect of our healing and growth. They explore how emotions live in the body, why self-awareness is the root of transformation, and how developing EQ can strengthen your leadership, relationships, and overall well-being.

Nada breaks down the four pillars of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—and shares how to build confidence from the inside out. Together, they uncover how recognizing your emotional patterns and staying aligned with your true values can help you lead with empathy and authenticity. This episode invites you to see emotional intelligence not just as a skill, but as an energetic practice for deeper connection, clarity, and self-trust.

Key Takeaways:

✨ Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the foundation for personal healing, authentic leadership, and meaningful connection

✨ Self-awareness is the first step to transformation—understanding how emotions live in the body helps us respond, not react

✨ Confidence grows when we align our actions with our core values and release “confidence crushers” like self-doubt or people-pleasing

✨ True empathy includes clear boundaries—self-care is the highest form of service

✨ Building EQ means balancing head and heart: managing emotions, leading with integrity, and staying energetically grounded

✨ Awareness of our emotions transforms not only how we feel, but how we show up in every relationship and space

Contact Nada Lena Nasserdeen:

Website: https://www.nadalena.com 

Website (Rise Up): https://www.riseupforyou.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalenanasserdeen 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena 

Book: https://www.nadalena.com/book 

Quiz: https://www.riseupforyou.com/eqquiz 

Contact Dr. Mary Sanders:

Website: www.drmarysanders.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders/

Email: [email protected] 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dr.maryesanders  

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