The Rebound Podcast

The Day of Arafat is the day of Knowing. Knowing what? It's an integral part of the pilgrimage to Know and this raises your consciousness to a totally new level.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/XxrGdM0vlaw

It's amazing when you go through hajj (pilgrimage)  and you realize what you believe in and what shaped your mission has been confirmed! How to become a better spouse? How to become a better teacher? How to become a better parent? How to become a better doctor? How to become the best version of yourself? 

Prepare for the ultimate meeting! What does that mean? How can we prepare for a day when our lives will reset? Listen and reflect. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/hILXOKp31OA

Sa3i is one part of Hajj that depict the action taken by lady Hajar when she was left alone with her baby in the holy valley and kept going between two hills hoping someone will come. In my reflections on Sa3i, I realized that it's an amazing experience that bings on inner peace and feeling  content. Here is the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/ZbcXU8uaqD0

During my hajj (pilgrimage) journey, I realized how resiliency is strengthened with spiritual consciousness. The connection with God during the pilgrimage is so powerful that made me want to share those reflections with as many Muslims as possible. The unity of human kind with God and His universe brings out the best in everyone of us. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yIj5wR7N0Rs

إنكار العاطفة له عواقب صحية ونفسية مضرة . ما هي هذه العواقب وكيف تظهر في تصرفاتنا؟ 

From being traumatized in childhood to becoming an Emotional Resilience Coach, Nour Cauveren is one of the most amazing women I've met in my life. She is determined to stay grounded like a beautiful firm tree with roots extending deep to stand tall to spread her shades and fruits to all. Her deep convictions and beliefs have helped her understand Allah's messages, which helped her fulfill her life's purpose. She serves many who have gone through traumas and helps them build their emotional resilience. Listen to her stories and practice a couple of techniques she shares to help shift your perspective instantly. 

الاعتراف بالمشاعر ومواجهتها هي خطوات اساسية لايجاد الحلول 

حوار ممتع ومليئ بالعبر عن المرونة والصلابة والذكاء العاطفي مع الإعلامي الكبير الاستاذ احمد يوسف. شاركونا افكاركم وخبراتكم. 

When spirituality is combined with Relaxation exercises, it gives the experience a different dimension of relaxation and psychological safety net.

This relaxation exercise is one way to focus inwards to building your confidence and resilience. Go through this exercise to energize and become inspired to face challenges. Start with a muscle relaxation flow from your head to your toes and it will help quiet your thoughts and focus on your attention on regaining your strengths, confidence, and resilience. We are in a fast-paced world. To keep up with it, we need to slow ourselves down so we can re-energize and think clearly about what we need the most to be successful and productive. Enjoy this episode, relax, and be strong. 

الضغط العصبي هو من اكثر اسباب الامراض في العالم. كلما استطاع الانسان ان يكون عنده مرونة، وعنده القدرة على ادارة الضغط العصبي وعنده تفاؤل فيكتسب وعي اعمق من الذكاء العاطفي وتفادى الوقوع في المحظور الذي يؤثر على صحته. في حلقة اليوم نعرض عنصر المرونة ونقدم تدريب عملي لاكتساب المرونة كخطوة اولى للتحكم في الضغط العصبي . 

The benefits of resilience would take hours to explain. In this short less than 8 minutes nugget, I give a brief overview of the resilience benefits. It's interesting how many human aspects it covers. Download and listen any time, any place. 

Which concept is stronger: Resilience or adaptability? There are different opinions, which one will be yours? Download and listen to form your opinion. 

When faced with adversity, we either give-in and give-up, or we weather the storm.”  Tedi Parsons learned how to triumph over adversity starting from a young age, where he experienced childhood trauma.  From wearing different masks to hide his pain to protect himself to finding a strong support system in his childhood friends and elders in the community that he did not find at home, he faced adversity head-on. Tedi needed this secure base to discover who he truly is and help build himself into the man he is today. His experiences developed the empathy he now uses to serve others who aspire to grow and succeed. Download and learn how Tedi overcame his difficulties and how he currently helps others conquer theirs.

ما مستوى علاقاتك الشخصية؟ هل منطوي ولا تحب التجمعات؟ أواجتماعي زيادة عن اللزوم؟ ما اهمية معرفة مستواك في العلاقات الشخصية؟ داونلود اسمع هذه الحلقة واعرف كيف توازن في ذكائك العاطفي في العلاقات الإجتماعية. 

رمضان معسكر تطبيق للذكاء العاطفي بكل عناصره  

الذكاء العاطفي يعطي  جمال للعلاقات وسر خطير في استمرار علاقة الزواج والخطوبة والحب بنية الزواج تملاها المودة والرحمة. البداية هنا بالاجابة على الاسئلة المطروحة في هذه الحلقة. اجاباتكم للاسئلة ستكشف عن عمق العلاقة وما تحتاجه لتنميتها وتاكيد استمراريتها.  داونلود و استمعوا في اي وقت واي مكان . 

Catherine, who adopted the name Amina, faced a considerable challenge when her husband decided to take a second wife. She went through different kinds of abuse, including physical, psychological, financial, and abandonment abuses. Her faith and resilience gave her the courage to step into uncertainty to start a new life in a different country with two minor children. Catherine/Amina Opondo is a warrior and a symbol of strength and sacrifice. Listen to how the adversity she went through got her to coach others and help them regain their authentic selves, precisely as she did. Download this episode and listen to it anytime, anywhere. Catherine's email address: Catherine@catherineopondo.com

Separation is not easy. It takes a toll on the couple's emotions. Anj's resilience was activated to accept her feelings and face the world. Anjali Gandhi Nambiar is a powerful and resilient woman who faced the challenges of separation and found happiness and meaning through a journey of self-discovery and through coaching. She is an example of how our lives completely change when we activate our Resilience components within us. Listen to how Anj activated these inner components inside her and how she became who she is today. Download and listen anytime, anywhere. 

Cat Moody is a high achiever in all aspects working hard to chase the gold stars as defined by others. She knew she has the capabilities and talent to create success at the highest levels when working with deputy prime ministers and giving up a Harvard scholarship. She knew that she could have reached top-level positions and succeed tremendously. Yet, deep inside, something was missing. Cat asked herself: What did that all mean? She went inwards to answer this question. Her determination to find the answer got her searching in books, yoga, retreats, and taking time off work. Until the moment came to make a colossal decision. Listen to how Cat was able to find the meaning that was missing in her life. Download and listen anytime, anywhere. 

ما هي فكرة تقدير النفس واحترام النفس وتقييم النفس؟ هي ان يعرف الانسان نفسه  بحقيقتها . استمع الى النهاية واتبع التدريبات لكي تعرف كيف تقدر نفسك. 

Karim Ibrahim disrupted his life and got out of his comfort zone when he envisioned the collapse that might happen in Egypt. His outstanding leadership capabilities and solid secure base allowed him to have a constructive vision for his family, particularly for his children. Karim presents a plethora of golden nuggets talking about his rich experience in teaching, mentoring, consulting, leadership training, speaking, and much more. His advice to young people is priceless.Here are the resources that Karim mentioned in his story: 1. Movies: The God Father and What About Bob2. Book: Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin3. Article: "Competing on the Eight Dimensions of Quality" by David GarvinIf you would like to reach out to Karim: karim77@yahoo.comRemember the subject line: With Reference to the Discussion with Amina Listen to Karim's story and how gaining awareness of what was needed to change in his character as a young chap, and then later on what awareness he needed to disrupt and uproot his family, is an eye-opening narrative that teaches us many great life lessons. Download and listen to Karim's story anytime, anywhere.  

الوعي الذاتي او وعي الذات لمعرفة ما هي العاطفة التي تشعر بها وما هو التصرف الذي ينتج عن تلك العاطفة وماهو وقع هذا التصرف على من الغير. فهل لديك  هذا الوعي العاطفي الذاتي؟ استمع ثم اسال نفسك: هل حتصرف زي علي في اول القصة او اتصرف زي علي في نهاية القصة؟ 

هل لديك ذكاء عاطفي؟  هذا البرنامج يلخص علم الذكاء العاطفي بطريقة تلقائية وسهلة  ليكون تطبيقه في حياتنا  على اساس علمي سليم. استمعوا لكل النقاط الاساسية هنا وفي الحلقات القادمة ناخذ كل نقطة على حدى بشرح اعمق وتقديم تدريبات للفهم والتطبيق. 

Thinking like everyone else got Nathaniel Montgomery into a state of unhappiness and depression. Thinking out of the box launched him into "The Lighthearted Coach" mindset. His search for what aligns with his way of learning and understanding led him to the college in Arizona, where he found himself after dropping out of Ohio State University. The standard academic way did not match his style of learning. He had to make the tough decision of whether to go back to college or not. Listen to Nathaniel's inspirational story and see which path he took. Download his story to listen to it anywhere, any time. 

To be agile means to have the ability to change and respond efficiently and effectively when triggered by an outer stimulus. When you face an unprecedented situation, a new event, or anything in your surrounding, you want to use your agility to respond in a speedy way. It is a strength and a muscle to build. Practice responding faster to familiar situations and then examine responding quickly to new ones. It takes time, and it works. Download and listen to this nugget, which will help you get light on your feet. 

His Excellency, Mr. Youssef Zada, a former diplomat, shares stories of different kinds of challenges he faced living in different countries, moving often, enjoying cultures, and facing dangerous situations. People might imagine that a diplomat's life is a piece of cake, but on the contrary, it turns out there are tough times, adversities, and even losing lives.  Download and listen anytime, anywhere. 

Determination is your engine that helps you reach your destination. It propels you to exert the effort and look at your result as if it is in arm's reach. Where is it coming from? What's your level of determination to flourish and thrive? Listen to the end where I give an example of an exercise on knowing your level of determination. Download this nugget and let it be a reminder for you to fuel your determination if it wilts. Listen to refresh it and enliven it within you to keep you going. 

Joy Humbarger is a pioneer in bringing strengths focused leadership training to educators. The shocking story of how her reviewers, colleagues, and others gave her feedback on her program left her surrounded in an environment of letdowns. But, she had a mission. Listen to how Joy was able to turn around this negativity and gain exceptional international recognition and success. Her passion for raising the next generations with strength and kindness has become a sensational training program for teachers and educators from all walks of life. Listen to her fantastic perseverance and how she found her "thought pattern path!" Download this podcast to listen to it anytime, anywhere. 

Chiara's stroy is an example of pure COURAGE! Feeling the fear yet stepping into it with courage, dignity, and faith in her capabilities and strengths. This nugget is about courage as one of the ten components of Resilience! Listen to the suggested action step at the end of the episode. It will help you with how to step into courage in a very simple way. 

Siawash Zehmet, was a very successful poker player who decided to give up all the money to seek a life based on hard work and self-actualization. In his story, we learn how losing one's pride, and ego became his tipping point to step into his own strengths and authentic self. His growth mindset helped him powerfully built his resilience. He overcame being on the street after being unable to pay the rent to become one of the most successful Muslim coaches on the planet. Learning about Islam and how it shaped his outlook on life propelled him to establish the Muslim Coach Academy and help hundreds of coaches grow their businesses. Listen to Siawash story and be inspired by his inner determination to become the best he can be. You, too, could become the best you can be. 

At the moment when the bullet entered Matt's skull, he realized he doesn't want to die! He survived this attempt and refused the notion he will not be able to walk again. At the age of eighteen, Matt Hogan faced many challenges pushing him off the edge and thinking that suicide is his way out. He felt defeated, not heard, alone, with no hope. Until this happened and he was able to walk again and build a fulfilling life. Matt has a powerful message to those contemplating suicide or even feeling lonely or not heard. He shares helpful thoughts and ideas about how those helped him and how they could help others. Listen to how he overcame this adversity and how he built his resiliency to help others master their lives. Here are the references mentioned in this podcast:1. Non-Violent Conversations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7TONauJGfc2. The Science of Well-Being (Yale): https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being/home/welcome3. Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Keila's mother refused to her child be labeled as "Abnormal!" She persisted in having Keila be honored and respected as a fantastic child with lots of gifts. This kind of perseverance and resilience helped Keila Fatnassi build her own compass of how to be part of any environment wherever she went. In college, this was put to the test. Listen to Keila's fascinating story and how she built a vast network of friends, and how she is persevering in the mental health field to help others thrive and flourish. 

Lynn's fears did not stop her from discovering her inner self and recognizing her strengths. Her story of divorce and her search for peace propelled her into finding her real anchor in her soul. Lynn MacDonald's determination to stand on her two feet got her to help women from around the globe to find their North Star. Listen to her story and ask yourself: What is my inner self telling me? 

Stefania is a strong woman who fell in love with an amazing successful man. Her story on how they built their lives and business together is a pure example of how successful relationships would look. Until something happened and mental health became a huge issue. How did Stefania Rigo manage her life, and how her resiliency helped her to grow and thrive? Listen to this fantastic resilience story and how hard decisions could save talented people from losing themselves. 

Pamela's story is one of great honor and determination. It is an excellent example of how belief in one's own capabilities and strengths can open up doors of opportunities even if they don't seem so exciting at the beginning. Being resilient in the face of social and racial challenges gave her strength and determination to own her skills and help others thrive. Listen to Pamela DeNeuve's story and recognize what she did to build her resiliency and be where she is today. Download this story to listen to it anywhere any time and get inspired. 

When you know in your heart that your job is draining you, and when you have to drag your feet each day to get to work, you know your mental health is adversely affected. Chiara Russo listened to her heart, tapped into her courage, and was able to arrive at a state of mind that gets her energized and allows her to help others. Listen to Chiara's inspirational story and see how she stepped into a new role and discovered her life's purpose. 

Episode 0 is an overview of what this podcast is about. I briefly explain who my guests are and summarize the main ten main components of Resiliency. These ten components are crucial to understand and to be aware of.