Even healers struggle. Even teachers need guidance. Even the strongest people feel weak sometimes.
In this episode of Emotionally Balanced with Dido Balla, Dido sits down with Jahmaal, an educator, entrepreneur, artist, and healer with a global perspective on emotional well-being. As someone who was born in Jamaica and has lived in Germany, India, and the United States, Jahmaal brings unique insight into how different cultures view mindfulness, self-care, and mental health—and why some truths remain universal.
This conversation explores the unspoken struggles of those who help others heal. Society often expects teachers, healers, and givers to have all the answers, but the truth is they experience self-doubt, depression, and emotional exhaustion just like everyone else.
Dido and Jahmaal discuss:
Whether you're a healer, a leader, or someone simply trying to navigate life's challenges, this episode is a reminder that strong people struggle too—and that's OK.
Listen now.
The struggles of being a healer and helper
Mindfulness and self-care across cultures
Why strong people struggle too
Cultural differences in mental health awareness
The true meaning of yoga and its connection to emotional balance
How sound therapy, breathwork, and visualization regulate emotions
The importance of checking in with yourself
Reframing depression as a tool for self-reflection
Highlights
0:00 Podcast Introduction
00:29 Introducing Jahmaal & Episode Overview
01:54 How Dido and Jahmaal Met Through Mindfulness
03:11 Mental Health Across Cultures: Key Differences and Perspectives
16:18 A Simple Yet Powerful Tool: Checking in With Yourself in One Word
18:15 Why Checking in With Yourself Feels So Difficult
22:02 Yoga Beyond the Poses: The True Purpose of the Practice
26:45 How Focusing on Your Senses Can Bring Emotional Balance
30:29 Understanding Visualization: How Your Mind Shapes Reality
34:53 Recognizing That All the Answers You Need Are Already Within You
39:34 Do Healers Struggle to Heal Themselves? The Hidden Challenges of Helping Others
45:40 Practical Tools for Navigating Emotional Turmoil
54:38 Reframing Depression: How Struggle Can Lead to Self-Reflection
📖 Get Jahmaal's Book – Transformational Mindfulness: The Handbook for Self-Mastery
🔗 jah.life (https://jah.life/product/transformational-mindfulness-the-handbook-for-self-mastery/)
📌 More About Jahmaal:
🔗 jah.life (https://jah.life)
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