Zanta with Ruthie Zerai

What does it really mean to be a highly sensitive person? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with psychotherapist and writer Ash Alves to explore how to turn sensitivity into strength. They unpack what it means to live as a highly sensitive person, how to care for your nervous system, and why sensitivity can be one of your greatest superpowers. When you stop apologizing for your depth, you start seeing your sensitivity as a gift.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to know if you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP)
• Why sensitivity is often misunderstood or hidden
• How to protect your energy and stay grounded
• Simple ways to care for yourself and own your sensitivity with confidence

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About

Ruthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

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Afraid of being disliked? Here’s the truth that will set you free. Some people just won’t like you, and that’s okay. In this solo episode, Ruthie chats about what it really means to release the need for approval and find peace in being fully yourself. The fear of being disliked often keeps us performing, people-pleasing, and betraying our own authenticity just to fit in. When you stop chasing approval, you reclaim your energy, integrity, and peace.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why the need for approval keeps you playing small
• How self-approval builds confidence and inner freedom
• Why being disliked doesn’t mean you’re wrong
• Simple ways to strengthen self-trust and stay true to yourself

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About

Ruthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

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Do you ever say yes when you really mean no? Many of us confuse being nice with being kind, but they are not the same. Niceness is performative, while kindness is rooted in truth.

In this episode, Ruthie explores the cost of being too nice and why choosing kindness over niceness is essential for authenticity, boundaries, and self-leadership. You will hear how to move past people-pleasing, trust your inherent kindness, and show up more powerfully in life, leadership and relationships.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why niceness is performative and rooted in people-pleasing
• How trusting your inherent kindness helps you set healthier boundaries
• Practical examples of moving from niceness to authentic kindness

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About

Ruthie Zerai Semere is a ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

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In this solo update, I share what I’ve been up to behind the scenes from travels and soulful connections to public speaking and slowing down to savor life. This episode is a check-in with you, my beautiful Zanta community, and a reminder that more inspiring conversations are on the way. Thank you for being here.

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About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

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Do you ever find yourself waiting for motivation to strike before taking action? Stuck in cycles of procrastination, hoping for the right moment?

In this episode, Ruthie breaks down the myth of motivation and why commitment, not inspiration, is the real driver of growth. Relying on motivation keeps you in limbo, while commitment builds consistency, momentum, and lasting change. The truth is, you do not need to feel motivated to make progress. You just need to start.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why waiting on motivation is unreliable & keeps you stuck
• How commitment fuels lasting growth and success
• Practical ways to self-generate motivation from within
• How to show up for your goals

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About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

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Do you ever catch yourself second-guessing everything? Always looking for validation before making a move?

In this episode, we’re exploring the power of self-trust and intuition in personal development and leadership. When you outsource your decisions to others, you give away your power, disconnect from your inner wisdom, and operate from a place of insecurity. But the truth is, you already have the answers.

We’ll unpack what self-trust really looks like, how to strengthen it, and why listening to your intuition helps you lead with conviction. Self-trust is not about always being right, it is about knowing you can handle whatever comes next.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Website: ⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠

About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

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Ever wondered how something as simple as breathing can transform your focus, resilience, and well-being?

In this episode, Ruthie sits down with Johnny Oduya, former NHL athlete and founder of HALE, to explore how breathwork helps with mental clarity, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.

Johnny shares his transition from elite sports to holistic well-being, breaking down how intentional breathing can regulate emotions, enhance focus, and unlock meditative states without years of practice. They discuss the science and spirituality of breath, its role in resilience, and why it’s one of the most accessible tools for transformation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyoduya/

IG Hale: https://www.instagram.com/hale.center/

Podcast: ⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7CYQDioUU6aWKPQmJ6ocIS

Website: https://hale.center/

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Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.

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What does manifestation have to do with trusting your intuition and embracing your gifts? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with the incredible Tasha Nassar, an intuitive energy practitioner, alchemist, and activator, to explore how tuning into your intuition and owning your unique path can transform your life.

Tasha shares her journey of reclaiming her intuitive gifts after years of turning them off and offers insights into the power of living authentically in a world that often asks us to conform. Together, they discuss how manifestation truly works, why your gifts are your superpower, and how to move beyond survival patterns to create a life aligned with your highest truth.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your gifts, no matter how undervalued by society, hold the key to your purpose and freedom.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Tasha Nassar is an intuitive energy practitioner and certified energy healer with over 13 years of experience. She helps clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, reclaim their power, and walk the path of their highest truth. Her work gently guides people to trust their intuition and create aligned lives.

This episode is for anyone ready to reconnect with their intuition and gifts. Don’t miss this inspiring and transformative conversation.

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IG: ⁠@tashabee

Website: ⁠https://www.tashanassar.com/

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About Ruthie Zerai

Ruthie Zerai is an ICF-accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers, and businesses from the inside out by finding their own answers.

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Dare to Dream Big For your life in 2025! Through my Self-leadership 1.0 Group Coaching Program I've helped dozens of women from around the world move into alignment and to create a bigger and bolder vision for their life, I want this for you too. Cohort 8 of Self-leadership 1.0, my signature group coaching program starts on the 29th January and this could just be the growth container and accountability you need to dream and live bigger in 2025. Doors close January 26th.

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About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

Podcast production

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Why would someone invest in coaching? Ruthie shares her answer to that question in this week’s solo episode. When you work with someone who doesn’t know you, the blank slate offers a unique opportunity for accelerated growth. Coaching isn’t about fixing your life, it’s about having an external, neutral partner who helps you challenge limiting beliefs, uncover your potential, and take aligned action toward the life you want to create.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

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Website: ⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠

About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.

Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®