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Stories Of The Soul Podcast

Stories Of The Soul Podcast

Najwa Zebian

We live our daily lives thinking that no one can see what’s going on inside of us. We wish to be seen and heard. We wish for that pain to just go away. Stories of the Soul brings you stories of people you meet every day. It opens your eyes to the depth that lies beneath the surface of every person’s exterior, just like the depth that lies beneath your exterior. In Stories of the Soul, you will listen to interviews with people from all walks of life. You will learn the beauty of digging deeper with your everyday relationships. You will also realize that you are not alone and that you are part of a bigger community of those who believe in the power of stories. You will learn that you can rise after your fall. And that you can own your healing as you’ve owned your pain. This podcast will be the springboard to your healing. Are you ready?
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Stories Of The Soul Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Stories Of The Soul Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Stories Of The Soul Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Stories Of The Soul Podcast - 013 | How To Get Through Hard Times

013 | How To Get Through Hard Times

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04/10/20 • 19 min

In today's powerful episode, Najwa is going off-script.

We dive into 3 things that you can do today...and will show you how to get through all the hard times.

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Najwa’s Soul Academy

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Stories Of The Soul Podcast - 012 | Love VS. Attachment - Which One Do You Choose?
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12/18/19 • 15 min

In today’s impactful solo, Najwa reflects back on the first season of “The Stories of the Soul” podcast, and shares some powerful takeaways.

The main theme that we touch upon is the difference between love and attachment. Often, our emotions prevail over our judgements and we fail to realize the difference between true love and toxic attachment.

Why do women fail to let go off unfaithful partners who are the cause of emotional trauma? Is it because of societal pressures? Or, maybe it is just the fear of re-starting your life all alone? Najwa urges her listeners to be courageous and do what is hard but necessary.

If you are suffering silently in a tumultuous relationship, this show will be particularly interesting to you.

Tune in this special show now!

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Stories Of The Soul Podcast - 007 | Alex Elle | You Are Your Own Liberation
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12/31/21 • 58 min

Alexandra Elle is an author, certified breathwork coach, and writing to heal facilitator living in Maryland with her husband and children.

Writing came into her life by way of therapy and the exploration of healing through journaling. The intention behind Alex’s work is to build community & self-care practices through literature & language.

Join Najwa and Alex as they discuss breaking out f your patterns and coming back to yourself.

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In today’s show, our interviewee, Saira shares her heart-wrenching story in which she experiences a failed marriage, physical abuse, financial abuse, and emotional trauma. How did Saira manage to forgive the people who put her through this distress? Read on as we reveal her amazing story.

Saira, Muslim by religion, was residing in Canada when she first met her ex-husband, a Saudi national. At the urging of friends and family, Saira ended up marrying her now ex-husband and moved to Saudi Arabia to stay with him.

In a short marriage lasting barely 9 months, Saira conceived her daughter. Why did Sarah continue with an abusive relationship for so long? In this segment of the show, listeners will get a peek into arranged marriages which are present in many cultures around the world. You will learn that women across the globe, fearing a societal backlash, often sacrifice their self-respect and continue with an unhappy marriage.

When Saira returned home to Canada, her troubles did not go away. In fact, they simply compounded. She discovered that her sister-in-law had created misunderstandings between all her family members. And, if this were not enough, she also discovered that her sister-in-law was fleecing her mother and brother off hundreds of thousands of dollars.

So, how did Saira’s sister-in-law react when her intentions were finally uncovered? Did Saira and her family report her to the police? And, did Saira’s sister-in-law play a role in spoiling Saira’s marriage? As this shocking and sad story unravels, listeners will surely feel Saira’s pain and hurt.

Towards the end, Saira shares how her daughter constantly misses her father. Having grown up without a father, Saira can completely relate to her daughter. Can a single parent provide a healthy and wholesome upbringing to a child? Hearing the plight of her daughter will make listeners realize how divorce and separation affect young children.

So, has Saira managed to forgive and move on? How have her experiences changed her outlook toward life? Tune in for some excellent pearls of wisdom!

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This show starts with our interviewee, Phillip sharing his background information. A lawyer by profession, he also served in the military in Yugoslavia back in 1992. Phillip shares how war perpetrated a lack of forgiveness among the Yugoslavian people. This experience of his resulted in a keen desire to help people on a mass scale.

How do you stop people from killing one another? How can you do your bit to get individuals, cultures, and groups to forget their animosity and forgive one another? While skeptics may deem this impossible, our interviewee’s story certainly proves otherwise.

Phillip then shares various client anecdotes which show how he is propagating forgiveness on a mass scale through his legal profession. While the law is meant to empower the wronged, often it is used as a tool to exact vengeance. Listeners will be reminded that such a toxic attitude tends to affect not only the wrongdoer but also you.

For instance, Phillip informs us that in divorce cases, the law is sometimes used as a weapon to satiate spite and hurt. But will stripping your partner off his/her assets make you feel better?

Phillip also talks about the many heart-breaking cases of rape that he deals with. What sort of legal compensation can you expect in such cases? Does the law award damages for counseling/therapeutic expenses? Listeners will get a “peek” into the judicial system in this segment of the show.

Next, you will learn about young boys and Phillip reminds us that, more often than not, these “criminals” are victims themselves.

Can you judge boys and men with a broken childhood? Would you have found your way through the maze of life without the presence of any positive role model? To further buttress his point, Phillip cites the example of the legal system in Scandinavia – a country with the lowest jail sentences AND the lowest crime rates in the world. In this segment, listeners will be reminded why understanding is the first step towards forgiveness.

If you are consumed by vengeance and/or struggling to forgive, this is a show you do not want to miss. Tune in now!

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Najwa Zebian

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Sparks of Phoenix

Mind Platter

Nectar of Pain

10 Steps to Let Go of Them

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Stories Of The Soul Podcast - 006 | Jovanny Varela Ferreyra | The Beauty of Community
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12/24/21 • 79 min

Jovanny Varela Ferreyra (Jova) is an artist, mental health strategist and motivational speaker. In 2015, his unconventional use of vulnerably honest content through social media would organically develop into a global community of millions, making him a leading influencer in the mental health space. Jova’s mission is to cultivate the values of empathy, community & healing through art, media and culture.

Join Najwa and Jova as they discuss allowing yourself to sit in your grief, using art as language, and the importance of building your own community.

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In today’s show, our interviewee Sarah, a teacher by profession shares how adopting a rational attitude has allowed her to forgive and forget. As a bonus, listeners will get a peek into the teaching profession as our interviewee discusses the many challenges that she routinely faces.

This show starts with Sarah sharing her background information. As an older person with rich and varied experiences, she has a refreshing approach to teaching. Listeners will learn how Sarah goes above and beyond her call of duty by attempting to connect with her students, and understand their problems on a personal level.

Sarah shares her experience with a difficult child who was facing umpteen challenges at school as well as home. Unhappy with the negative and somewhat outdated approach, she patiently managed to build up a deep personal connection with not only the child but also the child’s family.

But, how did her colleagues react to her radical teaching method? And, eventually why did this approach lead to friction at her workplace? In this segment of the show, listeners are reminded how your colleagues are prone to making quick and unfair judgments without any underlying rationale.

We are also reminded that, sadly, most of us have an extremely hard time accepting change. Sarah goes on to share how she managed to forgive her colleague for her rather ungracious behavior.

What is the key to forgiving people who have treated you badly and caused you to hurt? Should you distance yourself completely from these people? Or, should you forget the past, and attempt to build a new relationship?

Next, listeners will learn how Sarah handles difficult and challenging children. She admits that her students often make remarks that are hurtful and uncalled for. In such stressful situations, how do you maintain an impersonal attitude and keep your eyes firmly on your long term goal?

Further, as a mother of three children, our interviewee also shares her parenting approach. How do you make a child or a teenager realize the gravity of their actions? Listeners will learn why having an open and rational communication channel is key to dealing with childhood issues.

Towards the end, our interviewee has some excellent advice for teenagers who are struggling with forgiveness. Tune in for some excellent pearls of wisdom!

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10 Steps to Let Go of Them

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Stories Of The Soul Podcast - 010 | Welcome Home | Najwa's Behind-the-Scenes
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01/28/22 • 52 min

Join Najwa as she lets you in behind-the-scenes of the creation of Welcome Home. The director of her audiobook, Susan, turns the tables and asks her questions about her personal journey to living authentically and building her home within herself.

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Stories Of The Soul Podcast - 008 | Sam Effah| You Can't Rush Closure

008 | Sam Effah| You Can't Rush Closure

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01/14/22 • 56 min

Sam has speed. He’s represented Canada at 3 World Championships, 3 World University Games and most recently – the 2018 Commonwealth Games. As a 2-time Canadian Champion in the 100m, Sam has an innate enthusiasm for sport, marketing, and the Olympic movement.

Join Najwa and Sam as they discuss transitioning in your career and sense of self, building up emotional resilience, the impacts of feeling like the "other" in society.

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Stories Of The Soul Podcast - 014 | How To Deal With Infidelity

014 | How To Deal With Infidelity

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04/15/20 • 9 min

Najwa changed the format of this episode. We are answering your direct questions -- and today we dive into the topic of dealing and handling infidelity.

Listen to see what Najwa has to say.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Stories Of The Soul Podcast have?

Stories Of The Soul Podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

What topics does Stories Of The Soul Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Stories Of The Soul Podcast?

The episode title '013 | How To Get Through Hard Times' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stories Of The Soul Podcast?

The average episode length on Stories Of The Soul Podcast is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stories Of The Soul Podcast released?

Episodes of Stories Of The Soul Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Stories Of The Soul Podcast?

The first episode of Stories Of The Soul Podcast was released on Sep 26, 2019.

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