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You Are HumanEpisode 73: Moving from Chaos to Silence with Scared Teachings
Noted artist, author and healer, Ernesto Ortiz has devoted his life to exploring and communicating the language of the heart, primal movement and deep inner spaces. Over the past 25 years, Ernesto has taken thousands of people on a journey from physical and emotional inertia to the freedom of ecstasy, from the chaos of the chattering ego-mind to the blessed emptiness of stillness and inner silence.
His Workshops and Spiritual Travel Adventures have an electric intensity that unifies the spiritual with the mundane, from the poetic discovery of the soul to the modern approach of ancient...2023-04-241h 08You Are HumanPut yourself out there!Noorulhuda Al Mandhari, is an Engineer by profession and an adventurer by heart. Her journey towards sports and adventure began in 2018 when she decided to scale the highest free standing mountain in the world, the highest mountain in the continent of Africa, and the 4th highest of the Seven Summits: Mount Kilimanjaro (5,890m above sea level). After Mount Kilimanjaro, She got the mountain bug (as they say) and decided to climb Everest Base Camp along with Island Peak in Nepal in 2019. She is a Climber, co founder of Al Hunna and Ghudu.om Listen to the episode and let me k...2022-11-2142 minYou Are HumanUnlock Your Majestic SelfIn this episode my guest talks about growing up with Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, eating disorder and lining in self doubt. She has not only addressed these issues but has also successfully unlocked her own majestic self. Listen to the conversation to know more!
About Leigh:
Leigh began her career feeling deeply inadequate and playing small due to deep set limiting beliefs, that held her back from achieving the life she desired. Entirely hostage to her own Dragon. Fortunately she found a way to tune into her true majestic self calling her on to be more an...2022-10-2126 minYou Are HumanCan this 9 year old be the future Prime Minister of Pakistan?Mohammad Hashim, at the age of 9, has already written his first book "Mind blowing Creatures" and is on his way to completing his second. He fell in love with animals at the tender age of 4 and has been studying about them ever since.
He has many dreams and one of them is to become the Prime Minister of Pakistan to serve animals as a priority.
He is definitely the future of not just the country but the world as his dreams are universal. Let me know what you felt about this episode.
#youarehumanwithjagruti #Youare...2022-08-3019 minYou Are HumanThere is a Silver Lining behind very cloud that may shadow your Life“It is only you, who undoubtedly possesses the power to focus upon the Silver Lining behind every cloud that may shadow your life ever”! - Preeti Monga
Preeti is the first visually impaired Aerobic instructor in the country, and an outstanding Public Speaker.
Her autobiography named ‘The Other Senses’ has been published by Roli Books. Some of her awards include, The National Award 2013 by The President of India, the ‘Red and White Bravery’ Award, the ‘Rajeev Gandhi Manav Seva’ Award and the IIPM ‘Indomitable Spirit of Survival’ award.
Preeti Monga is the Founder CEO & Trustee of the Si...2022-08-2253 minYou Are HumanStarted business at 77 & 25 years of age, meet this Dadi-Poti duoJoining me in this episode are the amazing Dadi-Poti duo, Sheela Bajaj and Yukti Bajaj. Breaking all stereotypes, Dadi (Sheela Bajaj) at 77 started her own business with the support of her granddaughter, Yukti.
I ask them about what they have learnt about each other while exploring this new business-partner relationship along with seeking advices for all those who are wanting to start a business. It was a heartfelt conversation and I am so grateful to both of them for sharing their journey and experiences with me.
Thank you for tuning in. Do let me know your t...2022-08-0829 minYou Are Human"Haryana is known for it's wrestlers, I want Uttarakhand to be know for it's cyclists."Rakesh Rana, a name I heard from many during my stay at Sathkol, Uttarakhand. The residents of Sathkol credited him for shaping the life of the youth in their village. Rakesh is a professional mountain biker and cyclist. He has participated in over 100 races and has not only changed the course of his life, but also of those around him. His cousins have followed his footsteps and are today, National Champions. It is incredible how one person can influence the life of so many others. Rakesh is an "influencer" in the truest way! This conversation was recorded in Jan 2022 dur...2022-08-0117 min
You Are HumanAct To Be The Chain Of ChangePrasiddhi Singh, founder of Prasiddhi Forest Foundation since 2018, pledges to plant 1 lakh fruit trees by 2022. She is 9 years of age now and is also the youngest civilian to receive the highest civilian award - The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar - from the Indian Prime Minister.
Prasiddhi has created her huge eco-army and through her influential work has also become the Brand Ambassador of the Indian Government’s welfare campaign - Save Girl Child, Educate Girl Child (Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana), in Tamil Nadu. Prasiddhi’s love and passion for growing trees has taken her places and in...2022-02-0755 minYou Are HumanLet People's Expectations Motivate You, Not Pressurize YouIndia's National Wrestling Champion and World No. 2 Champion - Sarita Mor - talks about how she got into Wrestling from Kabbadi, how injuries help any sportsperson to grow stronger mentally. When asked about how she deals with all the pressure of winning and how she looks after her mental health, she answers positively and is indeed so simple in her approach to life.
Her relationship with her husband/coach, Rahul Mann is so beautiful. Listen to this episode to get to know our Nation's pride a little more.
I...2022-01-1029 minYou Are HumanBegin With The End In MindIn August 2021, while I strolled around in Washington Square Park, I reached the place in the park that had multiple chess boards and individual players guarding their table, sitting with the pieces out, making eye contact with everyone possible to see if a potential player would like to join in for a game.
That's exactly what happened and that's how I met Paul DeFusco.
While we were at our game of Chess, I started asking him a few questions about his life, his journey and why does he do this. Later on in the evening, I c...2021-12-1924 minYou Are Human"Patience Is Key" says the 11 year old entrepreneurVinusha MK, at 11 years of age, is the Founder and Chief Baker Officer at Four Seasons Pastry. She started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 9 and has since then applied her learnings to innovate her business model and has been a regular at the business schools in India. In November 2021 she did her first TED talk.
In this episode, she shares her routine, her entrepreneurial lessons and candidly speaks about the complaints she has from adults. Oh and did I mention, she has a monthly allowance for buying books, which gets over very quickly. She is a...2021-12-0634 minYou Are HumanFood Is Not For Pleasure, Food Is Fuel For Your BodyDr. Umesh Wadhavani sits down with me to talk about the myths related to diet, nutrition and weight loss. He effortlessly sets a correlation between a Car and Human body, which is so easy to understand and therefore practical to implement. His worry for the Indian housewives and mothers is justified and I truly appreciate him starting this sort of a discussion which highlights on the importance of self care. He also talks in depth about the direct relationship between our gut and mental health.
Umesh is a nutritionist, wellness expert and mental health professional. He is th...2021-10-181h 05You Are HumanIn a room full of men, you have to talk so loud that it's only your voice that they hearPashtana Durrani, an Afghani activist, is the founder and Executive Director of Learn Afghanistan, an organization that works towards making education and healthcare accessible through smart solutions in rural Afghanistan. Learn Afghanistan has a variety of projects, from digital literacy, Menstrual hygiene management program, teacher training program and maternal healthcare which trains midwives. She is the global youth representative for Amnesty International and has been awarded the Malala Fund Education Champion Award.
In this episode Pashtana talks at length about her childhood as a Refugee, about how her father had to fight the society in order to g...2021-10-0838 minYou Are HumanWhen You Miss Your Calling, You Do Injustice To HumanityNicholas G. Sims is an American actor, rapper, poet, songwriter, and activist. He was born and raised in Mobile, AL with a very rigid upbringing. On the stage and on the big screen, Nicholas projects a powerful force that is almost impossible to disregard. Sims knew he wanted to entertain as young as four years old. He is a method actor in which he is very in sync with his feelings and impulses within his body. His approach to the craft comes from a very raw and spiritual place that makes his art very authentic for any audience.
2021-09-2848 minYou Are HumanThere is no Good or Bad, You Give Meaning to YourselfAlexx O'Nell is an Actor, Song Writer, Musician, Singer, Paraglider and a lot more. He started his acting Career in Bollywood with the movie Cheeni Kum and in the span of nearly 15 years, Alexx has done over 40 movies and shows.
In 2020, Alexx kickstarted his journey as a musician with the release of the song 'Still on My Mind'. In this episode, he shares about his love for sustainability, guitars, his mother and so much more. I also try to dig deeper into his process for writing songs, his introduction to the Bhagwad Geeta and also about how he w...2021-09-271h 04You Are HumanThere is Courage in the Act of SurrenderingWe all have a goal that we envision to realize one day in our lives. If we do not purposefully distill down on the reason behind our goal, we will usually drift away from pursuing our goals towards its logical end.. To extricate ourselves out from our dilemmas & awaken to our true purpose in life, we need to seek help of someone who can guide us into realizing our highest potential.
Rohit Sahoo is one such spiritual guide, meditation teacher & purpose coach , who has been tirelessly teaching meditation and offering his spiritual guidance since many years. He has...2021-08-2550 minYou Are HumanMind Is Where The Magic HappensRajam Mulkar is a certified Yogi and mental health advocate. She had been a hearty proponent of Yoga and it’s role in strengthening human vitality, until a life-altering event served to reinforce the teachings. In this episode she shares how mindful meditative self-talk actually helped her battle Cancer. How she continues to be selective of the words she uses while speaking to herself. How she sees herself as a total Rockstar no matter what. How Magic happens in the Mind. How a strong support system can help fight every situation. She also share a breathing practice towards the end...2021-08-0943 minYou Are HumanOn Mental Health, Counseling Children and ParentingDr Nashat Shams is a physician in the Ministry of Health, Muscat and a Psychologist for an American virtual organization called Betterhelp. She is also an Associate professor for an American university in Arizona.
Her studies include - Posttraumatic Growth in Omani women with Breast cancer and Cognitive behavior therapy in women with cancer. In this episode we talk about the visible 'Shift' in the mindset of our society today which has normalized 'Therapy' (although we still have a long way to go to break the taboo).
She shares how this pandemic has affected Children and T...2021-08-0551 minYou Are HumanOn Preserving Swahili Culture One Recipe At A Time & On Home SchoolingVanessa Mehri, a Swiss-Austrian raised in Kenya who speaks fluent Swahili and is popularly known as 'Swahili Foods'. Her YouTube Channel, blog and Instagram page are an initiative to not only share delicious recipes but also to preserve the Sawhili culture one dish at a time. In 2016 she wrote and published a book titled 'Swahili Food Made Easy'. She has also been featured on Amina Abdi’s Alfajiri show on K24.
In this episode, I try to understand more about her childhood and growing up years in Kenya, her love for Sawhili food and why she is so...2021-07-2645 minYou Are HumanOn Soft Skills, Unfair Advantages & Artificial IntelligenceToday joining me is Amr Baabood. At the age of 33, he is the CEO of Arabian Research Bureau (ARB) & The OITE Group; He runs various business trade fairs & organizes conferences. He also brought the fitness studios - F45 to Oman & has ventured into the tourism sector with yacht experiences - Muscat Yacht Club. His passion lies in networking, business & economics.
While I ask him about how his move from UK to Oman has been, were his expectations met and about his vision. Along with that he candidly shares entrepreneurial trips, importance of sift skills, identifying unfair advantages, a...2021-07-1238 minYou Are HumanWork Hard, Trust Your InstinctsZoran Saher, an Actor, Presenter, Host; shares his journey and experience. He emphasis on the importance if hard work and trusting your instincts. He also confesses about his faith in the power of luck. Zoran had his first film showcased at New York Film Festival, he gained experience in Mumbai for 6 years and lastly worked in Sydney. He candidly shares about how fast the joy of being successful fades away leaving behind a sense of void, a sense of 'Now What?'. He also talks about his days with dealing with mental health issues.
Staying true to the...2021-07-0539 minYou Are HumanDealing with Imposter SyndromeBeing the only female Oud player in concerts and performances which are dominated by men, Amal Waqar and I discuss about dealing with Imposter Syndrome. We begin the episode with a wonderful performance by her of one of her own composition.
Diving into her journey, speaking of her multi cultured background, her love for Oud, her understanding of inclusiveness and recognizing the efforts she is putting in to pave the way for many. This is one of my favorite conversations.
Please watch it and let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.
About...2021-06-2847 minYou Are HumanFather's Day Special - Having a 'Goal' will always help you face and fight 'Failures'It's Father's Day today and I am so delighted to interview my favorite man, my Father. He is my rock and continues to inspire me on a daily basis. He is my best friend, my guide, my mentor, someone I look up to in every situation of life. Of course he is my Father, but above all, he is an incredible human being. A go getter, a self believer, someone who has lived his life on his own terms, served many, kept family as a top priority, driven, a yes man and a lot more; he is Parmanand aka PD...2021-06-2024 minYou Are HumanLearn, Get Inspired, PracticeA year and 50 episodes later, let me present to you a quick recap of the conversations with some amazing human beings and a heartfelt thank you to all of you!! :) I am so grateful to all those who have contributed to this journey as guests, audiences, well wishers, team and support system. 🎥 Watch the episodes of #YouAreHumanWithJagruti on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 🎧 Listen To #YouAreHumanWithJagruti On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cywHjf... ✅ Subscribe to my Channel
You Are Human with Jagruti is a one stop Podcast that ensures learning from real stories and experiences...2021-06-1604 minYou Are HumanLeading By ExampleHey Guys, this is the 50th episode of You Are Human and I cannot keep calm!! :))
To add to this special episode, with me is Badriya Al Siyabi, who is so full of substance. Her moto is to 'Lead By Example' and her belief is that 'We are all here for a reason, a reason much bigger than we think, much bigger to keep us going'.
Watch this insightful, honest and meaningful conversation with her. She is the founder of Sidab Women and initiates many projects to empower those around.
Let me know wh...2021-05-2538 minYou Are HumanMeet India's Acid Attack Survivors and The Team Shaping Their LivesAcid Attack is a heinous crime which is prevalent worldwide. In Today's episode with me is the Co-Founder of Chhanv Foundation, Ashish Shukla who along with Alok Dixit started Stop Acid Attacks Campaign nearly a decade ago. Since then, they have collectively played an integral role in bringing out changes in the legal system, raised voices, fought for justice, gave hope to survivors and their families, got many treated and have empowered the survivors too. They started a conversation that was not even considered before.
Along with him, I have Kunti, Farha and Pramodini, three Acid Attack Sur...2021-05-1738 minYou Are HumanTaking The Road Not Just Less But Never TraveledIn today's episode is with me Oliver Allan, a Brit who has grown up in the Gulf region, spending most of his childhood in Oman. He talks about a phase wherein he found difficulty in identifying with himself, and how he resonates so well with Arabic culture and Islam. He speaks fluent Arabic and has immersed himself into the local culture. Oliver teaches both Arabic and English as a second language.
Watch the Episode to know more about his journey and also to realize that we all can create our own identities, we do not have to fol...2021-05-0330 minYou Are HumanBe Financially Independent for YourselfMy today's guest Maria Sarfaraz Ahmed shares her nuggets of wisdom about the importance of being financially independent. Speaking from her own life's experiences, she also talks about the concept of 'unboxing'.
Maria is a multi award winning Omani national. Winner of Middle East and North Africa awards best business leader 2018&2019 and world women leadership congress award 2019. With extensive experience in HR transformations in multi national organizations, Maria also holds the title of GCCs first face yoga coach teaching alternative holistic methods of anti aging and teaches self acceptance to people of all ages.
We ha...2021-04-2628 minYou Are HumanThe Power of Story Telling"In the end, we are all Stories." I believe in this and so does my guest - Abdullah Al Maawali. He is the founder of 'True Story Tent' - A story telling platform in the Middle East. While his platform has connected many through their stories, he has learned from this journey that the art of story telling and story sharing does more for the story teller than the listeners. In this episode he shares his favorite story from his life and also tries to turn the table around by wearing the host cap and asking me some impromptu q...2021-04-1938 minYou Are HumanHave a Vision for Yourself, Make a Plan to get to ItBeing someone who lives for today and doesn't plan the future, this episode is really a gamechanger for me. Understanding the power of having a vision and planning your moves in a way so as to achieve that vision, is one of the important takes from my today's guest - Said AlBusaidi. He also emphasis on having Love and Logic run hand in hand by giving his own personal life's examples. Watch the episode and let me know our thoughts! Don't forget to Subscribe to my Channel please. My editor is giving me a hard time ;) Follow me on Inst...2021-04-1225 minYou Are HumanDo what you Love, Love what you Do!In this episode with me is Joe Spraggan, who is one of the chosen few, who absolutely loves what he does. He talks about his love for training and also shares ways to keep healthy.
As we approach World Health Day, let's align ourselves to the ways to keep fit holistically. Listen to the episode and let me know your thoughts :)2021-04-0523 minYou Are HumanA Poem a Day, Keeps the Chaos AwayAs we celebrated World Poetry Day on 21st March, here I have with me someone who uses Poetry to express himself. Being an introvert and a sort of a loner, Ashish Amin writes every single day to let out everything that he has stored within. He lives so many different lives and characters through his writing. We also talk about his first book release 'What Remains After Me' which is available for purchase on Amazon.in and Flipkart.com2021-03-2920 minYou Are HumanOn Veganism, Minimalism & Self LoveWith me is Farah al Zadjaly aka Faz , a vegan lifestyle blogger. Omani raised between Dubai and London.
In this episode she talks about her journey embracing Veganism, why she believes in minimalism and how she ended up discovering love for herself. This episode is an insight into her life and her choices.
In the end, we are our choices, isn't it?
2021-03-2238 minYou Are HumanA clear 'WHY' eases the journey to the 'HOW'In Today's episode with me is Hussain Al Lawati; a Strategist, Consultant and a Coach. While he was fighting the Covid 19 virus, in a critical stage, at the hospital; he asked himself one question "What is my why?". His clarity and hunger to find his 'Why' so as to live each day in it's truest form, is my biggest take. Once we know our Why only then we know the How and When. Listen to the full episode and let me know what you think of it.2021-03-1529 minYou Are HumanFinding Her Place, Creating Her TunesIn today's episode with me is the super talented and so very gorgeous Emaan Al Zadjali. She is a singer, song writer and guitarist. Hailing from Oman, she is taking the so called "unknown: to the western world. Leaving all in awe, she is there to learn, grow and leave her mark. Listen to the episode and let me know your comments. Hope it inspires you!2021-03-0829 minYou Are HumanStaying detached from the Status a Job brings with itToday with me is Chris Fisher, a very well known household name because of his strong presence as a Radio Jockey in the Middle East. He has entertained the listeners in Oman for the last decade. He candidly talks about the different jobs he has been offered in the UK after being a RJ in UAE, and how he took it up without being affected by the status the jobs brought with them. Wherein a lot of us don't believe in taking a step down as it doesn't go well with the positions we have held in the past, Ch...2021-03-0127 minYou Are HumanLife After A Spinal Cord InjuryThis Episode is emotional yet so very inspiring. Marwan met with an accident at the age of 19 which injured his spinal cord resulting in him being on a wheelchair since then. The accident did disable him in many ways physically, but didn't harm his spirit, his dreams, his ability to do all that he wishes for in this lifetime. Watch the episode and see the way he celebrates each day of his Life.2021-02-2224 minYou Are HumanBuild A Home Within YourselfIn this Episode meet Malak Al Zadjali, a promising football player, a teenager, making each day count. Living a disciplined life while taking charge to achieve her goals. She is bold, fearless and so very clear in her thoughts. This is her Story!2021-02-1524 minYou Are HumanEpisode 36: Being The Voice of The VoicelessIn today's episode I have Maryam Al Balushi, a retired Omani Lady who lives with over 480 cats and 22 dogs. Each day she is adding more animals to her home by rescuing them from far off places. People leave cats and dogs outside her home as they know she will take care of them. She treats them, feeds them, loves them. This is her Story.2021-02-0821 minYou Are HumanTrust Your CapabilitiesThis Episode is a Heart to Heart chat with a women's wellbeing and leadership development coach, whose work is based on the science of positive psychology and coaching psychology. My Guest, Homaira Kabir explains how trusting our capabilities is the most important factor to grow in all aspects. She effortlessly reiterates that we cannot have one definition for all, we individually define ourselves. Let me know what do you think of this episode.
More about Homaira Kabir: She is a TedX Speaker. Her work is a dynamic blend of head and heart. She writes for a variety of...2021-02-0124 minYou Are HumanManifesting It All Through Ridiculous DeterminationIn this episode I have the supremely talented Ibrahim Gailani, a self-taught contemporary artist of Iraqi & Pakistani decent living in Muscat, Oman. He exhibits his paintings in the Middle-East, Europe & North America. Gailani’s recent work is known for its pop-art inspired portraits with street graffiti lettering. Through this interview, he shares how he rediscovered art and became a full time artist. He also emphasis on how he ends up manifesting it all through his ridiculous determination. Let me know what you think.2021-01-2527 minYou Are HumanSeeking Knowledge in Every PhaseHello Everyone, Today I have Saleh Al Khanjari, a Mechanical Engineer and an explorer. He Worked in the oil industry for a few years then decided to follow his passion for exploring the world for three years, to seek knowledge and wisdom from all over the world. In this Episode he talks about his Comfort Zone and also about his future plan ie To Give. He says "Now it's the time to Give'. 2021-01-1821 minYou Are HumanInstead of Why Me?, Let's ask ourselves Why Not Me?In this episode with me is the wonderful Amira sultan, she is the author of ‘Chasing Wellness’ and also goes by the name I am wellness on Instagram. The reason she revolves around wellness is because she had a tough journey dealing with an autoimmune disease which wasn’t even diagnosed for years. While she lived in the unknown, she came to know a lot about herself.
In this episode she confidently speaks about the dark days and how today she is spreading sunshine through her chosen mediums. Along with it she also opens up a very import...2021-01-1126 minYou Are HumanLooking Back - Words of WisdomIn today’s episode let’s reflect back on some POWERFUL AND WISE messages shared by previous guests.2020-12-2510 minYou Are HumanLooking Back - Self LoveThis year has been a difficult one for all of us. While I saw people posting about their struggles with mental health, depression, anxiety; I decided to begin podcasting to bring out stories of people around who are fighting their own battles and yet practicing self care and self love. Who have reasons in life to complain and yet they find ways to be grateful.
In today’s episode we will be looking back at a few conversations about self love2020-12-1815 minYou Are HumanLooking Back - On PurposeWhen we know or understand the why behind things, it leads to clarity and enables us to chalk out a path. This indeed is the reason behind having a purpose to our actions, to our days, to our lives.
Today at you are human, as we embark on the journey of our 29th episode, let’s listen to some of our previous guest talk about their purpose, their callings.2020-12-1110 minYou Are HumanLooking Back at Men's Mental Health Awareness MonthLast month You are Human was committed to creating Men’s Mental & Physical health awareness by bringing to you 4 unique Guests. In today’s episode we will look at few takes from these conversations.2020-12-0419 minYou Are HumanThe Art of Unlearning & Active SurrenderingLast year after I quit my job, I went to Auroville for a yoga program and thereafter I ended up volunteering in Sadhana Forest.
It’s there where I was introduced to the concept of ‘Unlearning’. At the evening Q&A session, with the founder of Sadhana Forest ‘Aviram Rozin’, I understood that ‘all my life I have been striving to learn, but here I am attempting to unlearn so that I can relearn life concepts in the most honest and human ways’.
Today at You are Human, the process of unlearning is going to unfold itself...2020-11-2750 minYou Are HumanExpressing through Words & MusicThroughout our lives we are expressing. While we may choose different ways to do so, we are constantly sharing ourselves with others by self-expression.
Today at You are Human, we have Suhail Al Junaidy, popularly known as Sooch he began writing songs to express himself. He writes to remind himself of certain behaviors and feelings, he writes to say I love you, and he writes to appreciate the small things and blessings around Him. No wonder he has so much depth to all his songs.
As he shares what inspires him and how he wants to be remembered once gone, w...2020-11-2033 minYou Are HumanWe are a Work in Progress‘You are Enough’ – this phrase is being used more than ever. In a world where we are constantly seeking validation, we also are promoting the idea of self love and choosing ourselves first for the better.
Today at You are human, we have someone who says ‘why survive when you can thrive’ which indeed makes sense.
She has dedicated her life to her purpose which is to make others aware of their full potential and experience self-actualization.
In this episode she talks about her Personal battle with bullying and depression which played an integral p...2020-11-1339 minYou Are HumanEstablishing PossibilitiesGiving up on a job, friends, lifestyle and much more in order to Establish Possibilities with Suraj Radhakrishnan.2020-11-0637 minYou Are HumanKeeping It RealConversation with Hanadi Al Zadjali about 'Keeping it Real' in the Social Media World. 2020-10-3046 minYou Are HumanCollaboration is Key, Empathy is LoveIn Conversation with Karima Farid about her passion for supporting SMEs and going out of her way to promote collaboration in order to Grow! 2020-10-2334 minYou Are HumanTaking Charge, Being in ControlFor the longest time, women have been expected to put their own happiness and desires secondary. The society and even her loved ones would hit back at her for prioritizing herself in her life.
Why is it so wrong? Our Mothers sacrifices have been glorified to such an extent that her wishes and dreams have been crushed underneath the weight of others.
But with changing times, while the expectations might still remain, Women are making choices to suit their aspirations. Women are choosing themselves first.
My Today’s guest Wasan Bader Al Malki, a...2020-10-1634 minYou Are HumanLiving a Life to have NO What IfsWe often get stuck, thinking of our “lost opportunities,” and wonder, What if I would have gone for it? Or what if, that was the right thing for me ?
Lost opportunities happen when we are nowhere instead of now here, when we are fearful instead of fearless. My today’s guest is an Opportunist and believes in having No What if’s in life.
Rumaitha Al Busaidi, an Omani marine scientist and an advocate for the environment, youth leadership, and women's rights. An award-winning radio presenter and sportswoman, Rumaitha is considered to be the first female s...2020-10-0944 minYou Are HumanBack to School after 27 yearsEveryone has dreams and goals. What makes some stand out is not their dream, because it is different or unique, but all that they do and not do in order to achieve and live the dream.
Today at You are Human I have a fierce, confident, passionate lady who is fulfilling her dream of going to college and getting a degree after 27 years of leaving school. She is a mother of 7, a small business owner and a woman with a plan.
Hailing from Sur, she enrolled in a college in Muscat and would travel nearly 500...2020-10-0247 minYou Are HumanDrug User to now a HealerThere is a certain sense of empowerment that we feel when we are in control of our lives, so we think and believe. But, there is also beauty in surrendering, in submitting.
Today at You are Human, we have a guest, who has in his life made the wrong choices in order to find control to feel certain emotions. This was because of misunderstood and failed relationships along with a major accident that caused Brachial Plexus injury resulting in his right arm not functioning.
With all the pain and sufferings that came along, he felt anger growing within and felt...2020-09-2527 minYou Are HumanLiving in the NowAs Human beings, it is necessary to live more in the moment, be more mindful and When we become mindful, we realize that we are not our thoughts. Instead of letting our life go by without living it, we actually awaken to experience it.
Today I have someone who is living the Now and is also educating his patients to do so in order to heal and recover faster. Dr Deepak Sharma is the one to have officially introduced Homeopathy in the middle east in 1995.
While he has treated more than 50,000 cases over the last 25...2020-09-1829 minYou Are HumanBattling Cancer with a SmileIn life we usually hear that everything happens for a reason. But when we are thrown into tough waters, it does become difficult to understand the reason. With time of course it reveals itself, but while we are struggling to survive it, we tend to lose our sanity and don’t always see the brighter side.
Today, at You are human, I have someone who is seeing the brighter side and the bigger picture of being diagnosed with testicular cancer, testing Covid 19 positive and of the year 2020 as a whole. Saud Al Junaidy, a 34 year old husband an...2020-09-1134 minYou Are HumanFacing ColourismToday we will talk about a prevailing evil in our society called ‘Colourism’ which is a form of discrimination based on skin tone. Being a byproduct of colonialism, it is also heavily fueled by the global beauty industry, where sales of skin-lightening products are projected to reach $8.9 billion by 2024.
Colourism is such a common discrimination that sometimes we don’t even see it be wrong. Our automatic preference to light skin over dark skin leads to preferential treatment in education, employment and media representation. Humiliation, bullying, lost opportunities, not being able to find a suitable partner are just a...2020-09-0430 minYou Are HumanA Magnet To ChallengesThere's an African proverb that says, "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." We definitely need the hard knocks in life to soften out our rough edges. Shape us into something more refined and resilient. Today’s episode is about someone who has been challenged at every stage of her life. From having physical and learning disabilities to accepting herself only to define her journey not based on others perception of her, but living it at her terms. She is not just focused on making her life worthwhile but is also aiming to pass forward the environment that she re...2020-08-2823 minYou Are HumanFrom Being the First to Paving the Path for OthersBeing normal is boring, said the very gorgeous and talented Marilyn Monroe. And if she were to be alive today, she would definitely be very proud of our guest in this episode. Because she too is attracted to everything that’s crazy and refuses to lead a life without challenges. Marwa Al Wadhahi, a passionate Omani athlete who has a full time desk job during the day and constantly engages herself in multiple sports, challenges, competitions & adventures during the evening and weekends. She has been a part of various sports and competitions such as crossfit, weightlifting, obstacle course races, ro...2020-08-2118 minYou Are HumanDepression is Real and so is The Power of ‘Will’I was recently asked by someone – “Do you think Depression is real?” I said to him, Yes it is, and so is the power of Will.
My today’s guest proves this statement correct. Purva Narang a newly married Indian girl, moved to Oman with dreams in her eyes. Coming from a teaching background, she was confident about getting a job here. 2 years of constant trying and struggle, ready to even opt for different career paths, all of it didn’t get Purva a job rather, made her stay in bed for longer hours, have frequent headaches, made her find comfort in...2020-08-1439 minYou Are HumanHappily UnsatisfiedIn life we are usually setting goals. Short term, long term, temporary, daily goals. What we do after achieving them decides our core being and decides our path ahead.
My Today’s guest is someone who knew exactly what he wanted to do since the age of 17. As he got to his first goal, his next goal came alive and so on. Through the years, his hard work, focus, dedication, dreaming with eyes wide open and staying happily unsatisfied has made him Oman’s National Windsurfing Coach and is also training teams for the Olympics. What’s intere...2020-08-0727 minYou Are HumanA Life Dedicated to SanskritThroughout our lives we either hear, read or come across people who have dedicated their entire lives for a purpose, a goal. While the majority of us struggle to even find our purpose, a few chosen ones are living it to the fullest.
My today’s guest is Ms Manjushree Rahalkar, she hails from Nagpur, a city in India and has dedicated her life to a language. A language called Sanskrit which is considered to be the mother of all languages and forms the roots of the Indian culture. Manjushree decided to devote her life to Sanskrit at...2020-07-3127 minYou Are HumanBeing A Canvas To VitiligoVimil Vijayasenan, once upon a time a popular chocolate boy in school known for his sports achievements and academic merits had an emotional and psychological breakdown after having diagnosed with Vitiligo.
This episode is about how his world turned upside down after a white patch appeared on his wrist at the age of 16, which only kept growing and growing making him a center of attraction wherever he went. How his discoloration drew him away from sports, how his love drifted apart and in the end, how he beyond anyone else, acknowledged himself, accepted himself and today not...2020-07-2443 minYou Are HumanNot All Heroes Wear CapesMother Teresa said “If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one”
Kindness begins with one person at a time.
Today’s episode is about one such person who has spent the last 3 and a half decades doing everything in his power and reach to help those in distressed situation.
He is a migrants rights activist and social worker based in Oman who has been playing a prominent role in supporting those troubled by labor issues, has been securing the release of Indians from Oman Jails, campaigning against the exploitation of domest...2020-07-1738 minYou Are HumanStrong Inside OutMy today’s guest Dania Al Mahruqy, is someone who I met at F45 in December last year. She is petite and small and so strong and fit simultaneously. At 31 years of age, she is a mother of two, a NASM certified Personal Trainer, Spartan SGX coach, Spartan Brand ambassador who has toughness in not just her muscles but also her soul and spirit. In this episode she shares about her journey becoming a Personal Trainer, dealing with everything that life throws at her mindfully and practicing the Power of Now. Her energy is as infectious as her Smile....2020-07-1038 minYou Are HumanSurviving COVID192020 has been a year that has changed the way we live. It has forced us to pause and observe. It is also a year, where we all have been fearing & fighting one monster, one virus. While all the talks and theories do their rounds, I thought how about having a candid chat with a COVID 19 survivor. Today's guest Parth Das, is a 26 years old auditor and a dJ, who tested positive, stayed in quarantine, fought the virus and fully recovered. Through this podcast, an attempt is being made to reduce the fear of the virus and to emphasis on...2020-07-0328 minYou Are HumanLiving The DreamWe all dream, dream and dream, but very few of us actually end up living our dream. My Today’s guest is a dreamer, who dreamt with all his heart and worked towards living that dream.
Abbas Al Lawati - a full time comedian and founder of the only registered comedy brand in the country called Humor Infection. He is also the only local comedian to represent Oman in international comedy festivals (Short + Sweet - 3rd place, Dubai Comedy Fest - Runner up). He is a two time winner of Dubai's most brutal comedy night called "Beat Th...2020-06-2640 minYou Are HumanFinding The BalanceIn this episode I have Fahad Alabri - a fitness trainer, TED X Speaker, expressionist, musician, movement practitioner, marathon runner, Environmental Advocate, who is also popularly known as Caveman. He has traveled to over 80 cities in 60 countries promoting Peace by doing a Handstand, his upside down perspective is helping him see the incomplete picture. This is his story which he shares with so much wisdom.2020-06-1934 minYou Are HumanA Spirit that is Young as Ever!Last week we celebrated World Environment Day and on June 8th it was World Oceans Day. How with the mention of color red we immediately think of love, similarly with the mention of Ocean or Beaches I immediately think of my today’s guest - Ammujam Raveendran who prefers to be addressed as Ammu. She is the one behind “The Save Oman Beaches" initiative. She began with it in 2019 at the age of 54+, with 59 beach clean ups and tonnes of waste collected, She is willed to do all that it takes to protect and preserve the beaches of Oman (and the on...2020-06-1221 minYou Are HumanCelebrating individuality and the art of making mistakes the Multipotentialite way!On World Environment Day, I have Dareen Mehdi on the podcast who is the Board Member of Environment Society of Oman. While we discuss the positive impact of the Pandemic on planet Earth, change in the choices we make from now on; I try to dig deep into her personality. She in all honesty, reveals her power of being a jack of all, her idea of celebrating individuality rather than the average that the society wants us to be and the art of making mistakes. Join me once again on a journey unfolding yet another personality.
Please let me know w...2020-06-0526 minYou Are HumanBreaking Stigmas, Pushing boundaries!From being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder in her teens, attempting suicide a few times, dealing with bullying and educating her family about her situation, Mazoon Al Zadjali has a spirit that is infectious. She is a Youth Advocate and has represented Oman at various International conferences and Events. Even the Russian President Vladimir Putin couldn't ignore her and awarded her for her work in 2017. This is her candid conversation about being Bipolar, attempting suicide and never ever giving up. As the Mental Health Awareness Month is almost coming to an end, I am delighted to have Mazoon Al Zadjali...2020-05-2931 minYou Are HumanYou Are Human (Trailer)2020-05-2800 min