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2 episodes with saliha afridi
2 episodes with saliha afridi
2 episodes with saliha afridi
Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and founder of The Lighthouse Arabia, joins us for a powerful conversation on the true path to mental well-being. In a world obsessed with hacks, shortcuts, and surface-level wellness, Saliha offers a grounded perspective: healing isn't quick—it's deep, reflective work. From high-performing clients masking trauma to the emotional isolation men often face, this episode dives into what genuine mental health progress really looks like.00:00 Introduction01:00 Working in Dubai among high-achievers04:00 Psychedelic therapy: potential vs pitfalls11:09 How to choose a great therapist13:10 Therapy as lifelong self-work16:46 Founding The Lighthouse Arabia17:26 Why men struggle with emotional support21:47 Helping men connect to their inner world27:17 Emotional regulation vs repression35:08 Why we sabotage ourselves50:02 Purpose beyond success58:58 Sadness vs clinical depression1:14:30 The impact of social media on relationships→ Download your free playbook: digitalplaybook.net→ Join our newsletter for key takeaways: thrst-letter.beehiiv.com→ Shop THRST fitness gear: thrstofficial.com→ Custom Bioniq supplements: bioniq.com/mikethurston• Use code for 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• Use code for 20% off your first month of Bioniq PROJoin WHOOP for free: join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrstFollow Dr. Saliha Afridi:Instagram: @drsalihaafridiWebsite: lighthousearabia.comThis is a must-listen if you're seeking meaningful growth, emotional intelligence, or a deeper understanding of how to navigate modern life with clarity.
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I don't even know where to start with this conversation! I LOVED every moment of learning from Dr Saliha Afridi on her expert insights into emotional resilience, energy management over and above time management, productivity hacks and tools. There are book recommendations, self regulation exercises, life lessons and MUCH more! (00:00) Introduction(03:32) How does a professional self reflect?(07:07) Book recommendations(10:04) Struggle to Surrender?(15:46) Why you need ‘The Power Saving Mode'?(20:09) How to manage your time and be productive (24:28) Stressed or burnt out? (29:12) “People used to call me bionic” (36:14) Why do we feel numb and dissociated? (45:12) How to compartmentalize your life? (49:24) Why do you need a therapist? Connect with Dr Saliha Afridi here: Linked InInstagram
For Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with licensed clinical Psychologist Dr. Saliha Afridi. On the Maz Hakim Podcast, Dr Saliha discusses the importance of mental health awareness, tackling mental health stigma, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode I interview Dr. Saliha Afridi who is a clinical psychologist and founder of Lighthouse Arabia. Over the last decade, Dr. Saliha has gained extensive experience consulting with executives and the corporate workplace on a range of issues related to wellness, stress management, coaching, and Transformational Counselling. Dr. Saliha's purpose and passion lie in being able to work with individuals and teams, giving them the courage to address the challenges they face and guiding them on a path to happiness.Dr. Saliha unpacks the psychology behind why so many of us are on the brink of potential burnout and why we have let it get this far. Her insights are life-changing and delivered in an empathetic, unintimidating way to encourage incremental changes for better health and well-being. This caliber of advice doesn't come around very often, so be sure to tune in.Follow Dr Saliha Afridi on https://www.instagram.com/drsalihaafridi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Hey Brave Table fam, great to see you here! Thanks for joining me for today's heartfelt episode with the dynamic Dr. Saliha Afridi. My guest, Dr. Saliha Afridi, is a clinical psychologist and the co-founder of The LightHouse Arabia, a UAE mental health center established in 2011 with a mission to positively impact the mental health of individuals and families in the Middle East. Raised and educated in the US, Dr. Afridi moved to Dubai in 2008, bringing with her a wealth of experience in a broad spectrum of mental health issues. Over the past decade, she has become a pivotal figure in corporate wellness, offering expertise in stress management, coaching, and Transformational Counseling. Dr. Afridi's work is characterized by her dedication to empowering individuals and teams to face their challenges and foster a path to happiness courageously. In today's episode, she shares her personal insights on the importance of understanding and managing mental health, not just at an individual level but also within family and community structures. What you'll get out of this episode… Exploring Dr. Afridi's brave decisions and the impact of cultural transitions on her personal and professional life. Understanding the various forms of grief and how Dr. Afridi's approach to grief shapes our emotional resilience. Valuable perspectives on parenting in challenging times, including how to navigate conversations about difficult topics with our children. How to maintain personal well-being amidst social responsibility and social activism. Hey loves! Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking my FREE quiz here → theemotionalreset.com/quiz For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my 27,000 newsletter here at → yourweeklyreset.com Start your 10 day- emotional reset with me here for $97! theemotionalreset.com If you loved this episode, make sure you… - Follow us on Instagram @neetabhushan & @thebravetable - Discover more about The LightHouse Arabia here - Connect with Dr. Salihaa Afridi on Instagram - Tune into her podcast, Inner Journey with Dr. Saliha Afridi, on Apple and Spotify And if you loved this episode, check out: Episode 189: Honoring Your Mental Health with the Millennial Therapist Dr. Sara Kuburic. Apple | Spotify Episode 161: Braving It All: How to Process Grief & Loss with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 144: Vulnerability to Audacity: Exploring the Raw & Real Honestly on Social with Giselle Ugarte. Apple | Spotify Thanks for listening, and I hope you loved this episode! If you did, please consider leaving a 5-star review to help others find and benefit from the show. After you do, send a screenshot of your review to support@globalgrit.co to receive my FREE gift to you. Thanks for helping us get to the top 50 in Mental Health! So grateful for you all.
I sat down with Dr Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of The Lighthouse Arabia (https://www.lighthousearabia.com), to understand how we can prepare better, react better recover better from rejection. No is a powerful word. Being comfortable saying no in the right situations is essential to setting healthy boundaries at work and in our personal lives. But sometimes in our professional lives hearing a no can be disheartening. Whether you are a salesperson, in negotiations, an entrepreneur seeking resources and funding, or a creative trying to pitch their vision this conversation will give you practical tips and psychological insights to help you. Please spend 7min to fill out the podcast listener survey: https://33s6g1ujw6w.typeform.com/to/KeVEuZe1 This episode is supported by Capital.com, an award winning global investment platform. To start trading today, visit https://capital.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I sat down with Dr Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of The Lighthouse Arabia (https://www.lighthousearabia.com), to understand how we can prepare better, react better recover better from rejection. No is a powerful word. Being comfortable saying no in the right situations is essential to setting healthy boundaries at work and in our personal lives. But sometimes in our professional lives hearing a no can be disheartening. Whether you are a salesperson, in negotiations, an entrepreneur seeking resources and funding, or a creative trying to pitch their vision this conversation will give you practical tips and psychological insights to help you. Please spend 7min to fill out the podcast listener survey: https://33s6g1ujw6w.typeform.com/to/KeVEuZe1This episode is supported by Capital.com, an award winning global investment platform. To start trading today, visit https://capital.com
04 October 2023: We find out how to best navigate blended familiesDr Luis from The Pet Pavilion answers all your pet questionsA new campaign for child cancer is looking for talented volunteersAnd we find out how the H Hotel is now autism friendly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Saliha Afridi's Tips On Dealing With Childhood Disorders School anxiety, playground triggers, advice for parents... Today, we are joined by Dr Saliha Afridi,Clinical Psychologist andco-Founder and Managing Director of Lighthouse Arabia to help us look at some issues parents and kids might be facing, her purpose is to give you the courage to address these challenges – and to guide you on a path to happiness. Welcome back to the show
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Livehealthy editor Ann Marie McQueen speaks with Dr Saliha Afridi, founder and managing director of Lighthouse Arabia. Dr Afridi is a clinical psychologist with training and experience in a wide range of mental health issues, and she's got some very sage advice for navigating life's ebbs and flows, and finding and maintaining some form of inner peace during our current turbulent times. Highlights: How to thrive in times of uncertainty Everyone is a victim The...
Did you know this was Mental Awareness Month? Yes! And to improve your creative thinking, you need to be mentally aware and mentally healthy. In today's episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Dr. Saliha Afridi. Dr. Saliha Afridi is a powerful thought leader in the areas of mental health, wellness, parenting and dealing with that inner critic – that voice – that influences your creative identity. She established The LightHouse Arabia, which is now one of the largest mental health centers in the UAE. Her clinical training has been as a generalist working with children, adolescents, and adults on a range of mental health. Her expertise is in parenting, as well as burnout within the workplace sector. Her mission was to make mental health services accessible to the UAE community. Since its founding in 2011, Dr. Afridi and her team have contributed thousands of hours to the community, free of charge, to educate and raise awareness on best practices for mental health and wellness. Her most recent achievement was bringing the internationally acclaimed Australian Mental Health First Aid to the UAE, where her team has trained over 1,000 mental health first aiders for early detection and treatment of mental health difficulties within their communities. Topics Covered on this episode of The Create and Grow Podcast: 9:28 Increasing Emotional Awareness 14:46 Why men need emotional agility and emotion freedom 19:27 Why the formative years are critical 25:00 The Importance of Play 28:30 Being an Attuned Parent 32:24 Why you need care 33:30 SEEM - Core Ingredients for a life well lived 36:43 Scheduling Spontaneity 40:25 The Importance of the Arts 43:30 The Importance of the ‘Observer Self' Subscribe: Spotify | YouTube Connect with Genein Letford: Visit CAFFE Strategies Visit com Follow Genein on Facebook Connect with Dr. Sa Afridi: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website #PowerOfJournaling #PerspectiveShifting #SeeingYourLifeFromAnOutsidePerspective #CAFFEStrategies #Intercultural #Diversity #InterculturalCreativity #Creativity #InterculturalCreativity #innovation #Mental Health #EmotionalHealthandFindingtheLightofCreativity
19 April 2022: Alternative health guru Luke Coutinho shares some great wellness tips Dr Saliha Afridi talks about the impact of social media on children Could the pain in your neck be due to text neck? One in six people around the world have a headache on any given day, from DrJohn at King's College Hospital Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christine Kritzas, Creator of Smart Heart Board Game & Counselling Psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia, partnered with Dr. Saliha Afridi and together they revamped the original game aimed at developing emotional intelligence in children, change the way they interact with others and express themselves. She shares the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey with Allon Raiz
Christine Kritzas, Creator of Smart Heart Board Game & Counselling Psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia, partnered with Dr. Saliha Afridi and together they revamped the original game aimed at developing emotional intelligence in children, change the way they interact with others and express themselves. She shares the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey with Allon Raiz
We are joined by Lighthouse Arabia founder and psychologist Dr. Saliha Afridi who breaks down everything we need to know about anxiety and mental health. Dr. Saliha tells us how we should treat our mental health like we treat our physical health, something to be cared for everyday. We also discuss anxiety and how our bodies go into fight, flight or freeze mode. Finally, we explore how we can show up for loved ones going through a tough time with their mental health. She introduced us to Mental health first aid which is a training that helps you become a first responder for someone going through mental health issues.If you are currently struggling with your mental health we do encourage you to reach out for help. If you are in the UAE you can find out more about Lighthouse Arabia here, and you can sign up for their free support groups here as well as their course on Mental Health First aid here. Finally, you can follow Dr Saliha on Instagram: @drsalihaafridi.Also, we'd love to hear from you! Would you like to share how you tend to your mental health? Write to us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram @whoruntheworldpod.On a final note, we've been overwhelmed by the latest world events, particularly what's been happening in our home country Lebanon. We do hope you can take some time out in your day to donate to these worthy causes: Lebanese Red CrossBeit el BarakaOffre Joie
20 September 2021: We discussed car safety with Thomas Edelman and Dr. Saliha based on findings revealed recently. Sophie also joined us to talk about her eating disorder, Dr. Masa spoke about self-harm among children and Yernur, a Dubai-based student, is going to be taking on a new challenge in the Sahara desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest is Dr. Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of The LightHouse Arabia, a premier mental health and wellness center in the UAE. We check in on mental health in our "new normal" and we discuss unlocking our potential as individuals and business leaders, listening to our spirit, taking back our power, unleashing creativity and healing both our body and mind. If you're looking for inspiration, this episode is for you!Find out more about The LightHouse Arabia by visiting their website: www.lighthousearabia.comThank you to our sponsor Astrolabs. To avail exclusive discounts visit: www.astrolabs.com/loulouTo reach out to us, visit: www.conversationswithloulou.com
Our guest is Dr. Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of The LightHouse Arabia, a premier mental health and wellness center in the UAE. We check in on mental health in our "new normal" and we discuss unlocking our potential as individuals and business leaders, listening to our spirit, taking back our power, unleashing creativity and healing both our body and mind. If you're looking for inspiration, this episode is for you! Find out more about The LightHouse Arabia by visiting their website: www.lighthousearabia.com Thank you to our sponsor Astrolabs. To avail exclusive discounts visit: www.astrolabs.com/loulou To reach out to us, visit: www.conversationswithloulou.com
What a powerful conversation with Dr Saliha Afridi.For those of you who don't know Dr Saliha Afridi is a clinical psychologist who has over 13 years experience in helping her clients radical improve the quality of their lives. Dr Saliha is the founder of Lighthouse Arabia a centre for wellbeing. An organisation that is also dedicated to helping people improve their quality of life, mental health and emotional wellbeing.In this conversation we discuss mental health, honing your intuition, what intuition actually looks like, what good parenting and leadership looks like, technology and its effects, addiction, finding your purpose and more.Saliha's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsalihaafr...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSalihaAfridiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSalihaAfridiWebsite: https://www.lighthousearabia.comLuke's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeraynham/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukemrayYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtf-...Website: www.lukeraynham.com
On this episode of the podcast it was an absolute pleasure to speak with Dr Saliha Afridi, the founder of the LightHouse Arabia Centre for Wellbeing. Dr Saliha has had a bright and varied career to date and doesn't consider herself a business person or entrepreneur. But that aside, she is a person that has and continues to make a big impact in the region helping raise awareness around mental health, as well as treating people suffering from mental health issues. The staff at the centre are all about community and as with many of our interviews. We were left inspired and a little in awe!!
Who is this person looking back at me in the mirror? One of the first places we see the most obvious change when embarking on this journey of motherhood, is our physical body. We are constantly met with internal and external pressures to 'bounce back' or get back to our 'normal' selves. Psychologist Dr. Saliha Afridi, founder of Lighthouse Arabia, takes us through common struggles mothers experience. We discuss internal struggles with body image, mental well-being, and how to reconnect with ourselves as new mothers. "The body is the secret keeper... we [mothers] actually have a super power we have not tapped into"- Dr. Saliha Afridi
Join us on this extended ACCA Me Talks, with Dr Victoria Mountford, Clinical Psychologist from Maudsley Health located in Abu Dhabi, Dr Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director of Lighthouse Arabia located in Dubai and ACCA Advocate of the Year Martin Byrne as we shine a light on this subject, particularly in relation to ACCA and the immense stress that finance and accounting professionals across the globe have been under since this pandemic hit!
Dr. Saliha Afridi shares her journey in the mental health field and how she built the Lighthouse Arabia how she and her team are leading the way for mental health & wellness in the Middle East. A specialist team of psychologists & psychiatrists with the community at our core.
In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson the IBS Dietitan, speaks to Dr Saliha, founder of The Light House Arabia. Dr Saliha provides a break down of why sleep is so important in gut health and what steps you can take to improve your quality and quantity of sleep. Dr Saliha also discusses why some people may find it difficult to sleep at times and what you can do about this. Mentioned in the podcast; Dr Saliha's Instagram @drsalihaafridi The Light House Arabia @lighthousearabia Kirsten Jackson @the.ibsdietitian Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/
Our guest this episode is Dr. Saliha Afridi, a clinical psychologist and the founder of Lighthouse Arabia. We discuss the definition of emotional intelligence, its importance, and practical steps to further your emotional skills.
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On World Mental Health Day - we had an incredible conversation with Dr. Saliha Afridi - a psychologist, mental health advocate, entrepreneur and the founder of Lighthouse Arabia. This episode is filled with the tips, tools and resources you need in order to take care of your mental wellbeing.Forever Student is hosted by Stephan Muller and brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Saliha Afridi is this weeks guest talking how to deal with fear, anxiety and uncertainty during this period. Maz speaks to Psychologist and the founder of Lighthouse Arabia Dr Saliha Afridi about how to deal with fear, anxiety and uncertainty during this period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can parents manage their children's emotions? How can they communicate and work with their partner? And what steps can parents take to care for themselves during this time? Dr. Saliha Afridi is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Lighthouse, a center for wellbeing based in Dubai. She's also a mother, which makes her the perfect person to ask about parenting during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Continuing our chat from last week with Dr. Saliha Afridi, co-founder of Lighthouse Arabia, the leading mental health & wellness clinic in the UAE providing psychological and psychiatric care. On [Part I](https://creative.amaeya.media/decluttrme/94), Shelina spoke to Dr. Saliha about mental health awareness, and clutter as a sign of underlying issues. On this episode, they chat about the perils of social media and how Dr. Saliha tries to have a delete approach when she needs to take a break. You can follow Decluttr Me on social media: [Instagram](https://instargam.com/decluttrme), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/decluttrme) & [Twitter](https://twitter.com/decluttrme) Leave a review on [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decluttr-me/id1366882784). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Continuing our chat from last week with Dr. Saliha Afridi, co-founder of Lighthouse Arabia, the leading mental health & wellness clinic in the UAE providing psychological and psychiatric care. On [Part I](https://creative.amaeya.media/decluttrme/94), Shelina spoke to Dr. Saliha about mental health awareness, and clutter as a sign of underlying issues. On this episode, they chat about the perils of social media and how Dr. Saliha tries to have a delete approach when she needs to take a break. You can follow Decluttr Me on social media: [Instagram](https://instargam.com/decluttrme), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/decluttrme) & [Twitter](https://twitter.com/decluttrme) Leave a review on [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decluttr-me/id1366882784).
This week, we're sharing Shelina's chat with Dr. Saliha Afridi, co-founder of Lighthouse Arabia, the leading mental health & wellness clinic in the UAE providing psychological and psychiatric care. On part I of the chat, Shelina talks to Dr. Saliha about mental health awareness, and manifestation of issues through physical signs such as clutter and hoarding. You can follow Decluttr Me on social media: [Instagram](https://instargam.com/decluttrme), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/decluttrme) & [Twitter](https://twitter.com/decluttrme) Leave a review on [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decluttr-me/id1366882784).
This week, we're sharing Shelina's chat with Dr. Saliha Afridi, co-founder of Lighthouse Arabia, the leading mental health & wellness clinic in the UAE providing psychological and psychiatric care. On part I of the chat, Shelina talks to Dr. Saliha about mental health awareness, and manifestation of issues through physical signs such as clutter and hoarding. You can follow Decluttr Me on social media: [Instagram](https://instargam.com/decluttrme), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/decluttrme) & [Twitter](https://twitter.com/decluttrme) Leave a review on [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decluttr-me/id1366882784). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.Follow me, and the Good Intentions podcast:https://www.instagram.com/kellyharvarde/Follow the wonderful Dr Saliha Afridi:https://www.instagram.com/drsalihaafridi/Follow The Lighthouse:https://www.instagram.com/lighthousearabia/Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed:The Forty Rules of Love - Elif Shafakhttps://www.amazon.com/Forty-Rules-Love-Novel-Rumi/dp/0143118528Anita Moorjani - Dying to be Mehttps://www.amazon.com/Dying-Be-Me-Journey-Healing/dp/1401937535The great Joe Dispenzahttps://www.amazon.com/Joe-Dispenza/e/B001IGX24Q
This week, we're sharing Shelina's chat with Dr. Saliha Afridi, co-founder of Lighthouse Arabia, the leading mental health & wellness clinic in the UAE providing psychological and psychiatric care. On part I of the chat, Shelina talks to Dr. Saliha about mental health awareness, and manifestation of issues through physical signs such as clutter and hoarding. You can follow Decluttr Me on social media: [Instagram](https://instargam.com/decluttrme), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/decluttrme) & [Twitter](https://twitter.com/decluttrme) Leave a review on [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decluttr-me/id1366882784).
Continuing our chat from last week with Dr. Saliha Afridi, co-founder of Lighthouse Arabia, the leading mental health & wellness clinic in the UAE providing psychological and psychiatric care. On [Part I](https://creative.amaeya.media/decluttrme/94), Shelina spoke to Dr. Saliha about mental health awareness, and clutter as a sign of underlying issues. On this episode, they chat about the perils of social media and how Dr. Saliha tries to have a delete approach when she needs to take a break. You can follow Decluttr Me on social media: [Instagram](https://instargam.com/decluttrme), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/decluttrme) & [Twitter](https://twitter.com/decluttrme) Leave a review on [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decluttr-me/id1366882784).
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