Zanta with Ruthie Zerai

Do you ever catch yourself second-guessing everything? Always looking for validation before making a move? In this episode, we’re exploring the power of self-trust and intuition in personal development and leadership. When you outsource your decisions to others, you give away your power, disconnect from your inner wisdom, and operate from a place of insecurity. But the truth is, you already have the answers. We’ll unpack what self-trust really looks like, how to strengthen it, and why listening to your intuition helps you lead with conviction. Self-trust is not about always being right, it is about knowing you can handle whatever comes next. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why self-trust and intuition are the foundation of self-leadership How to stop outsourcing your decisions and reclaim your personal power Practical ways to strengthen your intuition and trust your inner voice Subscribe & Leave a Review If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you! Connect with Ruthie Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠ Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠ About Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers. Podcast production This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

How do you break free from cultural expectations to create a life that’s truly your own? This week I’m joined by Mihret Haile, a mental health professional, founder of Clear Space Wellness , co-founder of Art Health Canada, and a beloved alumni of my Self-Leadership 1.0 group coaching program, Cohort 1. Tune in to hear about the powerful transformations she experienced during the program and how it has fueled her continued expansion. Mihret shares her inspiring journey of navigating cultural expectations, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and creating spaces for healing and growth that are deeply rooted in cultural relevance. Together, as two daughters of immigrants, we explore the transformative power of boundaries, the importance of community, and how self-leadership can help us author lives rooted in authenticity and purpose while honoring our roots. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to embrace individuality while honoring cultural roots • The role of boundaries in reclaiming your authentic self • Why community and relatability are essential for mental health and growth • How to find your own third way for your life as children of immigrants and bi-culturals Mihret Haile is the founder of Clear Space Wellness, a platform and business dedicated to helping people to redefine mental health with cultural roots at the centre, based in Toronto Canada. Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with guest: IG: https://www.instagram.com/clearspacewellness/ IG (personal):https://www.instagram.com/itsmihret_/ Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Do you ever feel pressured to be happy all the time? In this solo episode, Ruthie explores the truth behind toxic positivity and the myth that we should always feel "good". She unpacks why constant happiness isn’t realistic, what emotional sovereignty really means, and how embracing your full emotional range can lead to a deeper, more meaningful life.When you stop chasing happiness and start allowing yourself to feel everything, you become more grounded, compassionate, and resilient.In this episode, you'll learn:How to recognise patterns of toxic positivity in yourself or othersWhy happiness is fleeting and meaning is more sustainableHow to honour your full emotional range without judgementSimple ways to build emotional resilience and self-acceptanceSubscribe & Leave a ReviewIf this episode inspires you, don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with more people.Connect with GuestInstagram: ⁠Ash Alves⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Books⁠⁠Therapy services⁠Connect with RuthieInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AboutRuthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.Podcast productionThis podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

What does it really mean to be a highly sensitive person? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with psychotherapist and writer Ash Alves to explore how to turn sensitivity into strength. They unpack what it means to live as a highly sensitive person, how to care for your nervous system, and why sensitivity can be one of your greatest superpowers. When you stop apologizing for your depth, you start seeing your sensitivity as a gift.In this episode, you'll learn:How to know if you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP)Why sensitivity is often misunderstood or hiddenHow to protect your energy and stay groundedSimple ways to care for yourself and own your sensitivity with confidenceSubscribe & Leave a ReviewIf this episode inspires you, don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with more people.Connect with GuestInstagram: Ash AlvesWebsiteBooksTherapy servicesConnect with RuthieInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AboutRuthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.Podcast productionThis podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Afraid of being disliked? Here’s the truth that will set you free. Some people just won’t like you, and that’s okay. In this solo episode, Ruthie chats about what it really means to release the need for approval and find peace in being fully yourself. The fear of being disliked often keeps us performing, people-pleasing, and betraying our own authenticity just to fit in. When you stop chasing approval, you reclaim your energy, integrity, and peace.In this episode, you will learn:Why the need for approval keeps you playing smallHow self-approval builds confidence and inner freedomWhy being disliked doesn’t mean you’re wrongSimple ways to strengthen self-trust and stay true to yourselfSubscribe & Leave a ReviewIf this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!Connect with RuthieInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AboutRuthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.Podcast productionThis podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Do you ever say yes when you really mean no? Many of us confuse being nice with being kind, but they are not the same. Niceness is performative, while kindness is rooted in truth.In this episode, Ruthie explores the cost of being too nice and why choosing kindness over niceness is essential for authenticity, boundaries, and self-leadership. You will hear how to move past people-pleasing, trust your inherent kindness, and show up more powerfully in life, leadership and relationships.In this episode, you will learn:Why niceness is performative and rooted in people-pleasingHow trusting your inherent kindness helps you set healthier boundariesPractical examples of moving from niceness to authentic kindnessSubscribe & Leave a ReviewIf this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!Connect with RuthieInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AboutRuthie Zerai Semere is a ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.Podcast productionThis podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Do you ever find yourself waiting for motivation to strike before taking action? Stuck in cycles of procrastination, hoping for the right moment?In this episode, Ruthie breaks down the myth of motivation and why commitment, not inspiration, is the real driver of growth. Relying on motivation keeps you in limbo, while commitment builds consistency, momentum, and lasting change. The truth is, you do not need to feel motivated to make progress. You just need to start.In this episode, you will learn:Why waiting on motivation is unreliable & keeps you stuckHow commitment fuels lasting growth and successPractical ways to self-generate motivation from withinHow to show up for your goalsSubscribe & Leave a ReviewIf this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!Connect with RuthieInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠AboutRuthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.Podcast productionThis podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Ever wondered how something as simple as breathing can transform your focus, resilience, and well-being? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with Johnny Oduya, former NHL athlete and founder of HALE, to explore how breathwork helps with mental clarity, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Johnny shares his transition from elite sports to holistic well-being, breaking down how intentional breathing can regulate emotions, enhance focus, and unlock meditative states without years of practice. They discuss the science and spirituality of breath, its role in resilience, and why it’s one of the most accessible tools for transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: How breathwork improves emotional and mental resilience Practical techniques to start using breathwork today Johnny’s transition from elite sports to holistic well-being Why breathwork is a must for mindfulness and self-regulation Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with guest: IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyoduya/ IG Hale: https://www.instagram.com/hale.center/ Podcast: ⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7CYQDioUU6aWKPQmJ6ocIS Website: https://hale.center/ Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere, All rights reserved ®

What does manifestation have to do with trusting your intuition and embracing your gifts? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with the incredible Tasha Nassar, an intuitive energy practitioner, alchemist, and activator, to explore how tuning into your intuition and owning your unique path can transform your life. Tasha shares her journey of reclaiming her intuitive gifts after years of turning them off and offers insights into the power of living authentically in a world that often asks us to conform. Together, they discuss how manifestation truly works, why your gifts are your superpower, and how to move beyond survival patterns to create a life aligned with your highest truth. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your gifts, no matter how undervalued by society, hold the key to your purpose and freedom. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to identify and embrace your unique gifts Why sensitivity and intuition are strengths, not weaknesses How manifestation actually works and why alignment is key Practical insights for trusting your intuition and owning your story Tasha Nassar is an intuitive energy practitioner and certified energy healer with over 13 years of experience. She helps clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, reclaim their power, and walk the path of their highest truth. Her work gently guides people to trust their intuition and create aligned lives. This episode is for anyone ready to reconnect with their intuition and gifts. Don’t miss this inspiring and transformative conversation. Subscribe & Leave a Review If this episode resonates with you, hit subscribe and leave a 5-star review. It helps more amazing listeners like you find the Zanta Podcast, and it supports this self-funded and self-produced show. Connect with the Guest: IG: ⁠@tashabee Website: ⁠https://www.tashanassar.com/ Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Ruthie Zerai Ruthie Zerai is an ICF-accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers, and businesses from the inside out by finding their own answers. Podcast Production This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Dare to Dream Big For your life in 2025! Through my Self-leadership 1.0 Group Coaching Program I've helped dozens of women from around the world move into alignment and to create a bigger and bolder vision for their life, I want this for you too. Cohort 8 of Self-leadership 1.0, my signature group coaching program starts on the 29th January and this could just be the growth container and accountability you need to dream and live bigger in 2025. Doors close January 26th. ⁠Book a Free Discovery Call⁠ to see if this program is the right fit for you. ⁠Learn more about the program here.⁠ Send me a ⁠DM ⁠or⁠ email⁠ with your questions. Subscribe & Leave a Review If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you! Connect with Ruthie Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers. Podcast production This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Why would someone invest in coaching? Ruthie shares her answer to that question in this week’s solo episode. When you work with someone who doesn’t know you, the blank slate offers a unique opportunity for accelerated growth. Coaching isn’t about fixing your life, it’s about having an external, neutral partner who helps you challenge limiting beliefs, uncover your potential, and take aligned action toward the life you want to create. In this episode, you’ll discover: How a coach helps you rewrite limiting stories and step into authenticity. Why neutrality is so powerful for growth and self-discovery. How the coaching space gives you the freedom to show up fully as you are. Subscribe & Leave a ReviewIf this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you! Connect with Ruthie Instagram: ⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠ Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠ About Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers. Podcast production This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Tired of resolutions that fade by February? Let’s start 2025 differently. In this episode, Ruthie shares her personal approach to entering the new year with clarity, ease, and purpose. Instead of the pressure of resolutions, discover how to honor where you are, clear space for what’s next, and set goals that truly align with your values. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why prioritizing rest and stillness can help you reconnect with yourself How decluttering your space and mind creates room for growth A grounded approach to setting goals that align with your values Small, actionable steps to stay consistent without overwhelm How to leave room for unexpected opportunities to shape your year Start 2025 with clarity, ease, and purpose, it’s time to create a year that feels authentic to you. Access the Year Compass Workbook below: The Year Compass Workbook Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Can our thoughts really create our own reality, or is New Age thinking oversimplifying the human experience? In this short episode, I’m joined by Effie Klie, somatic coach and trauma educator, to explore this question and more. We dive into how these ideas can overlook privilege and complexity. Join us for a grounded conversation on growth, transformation, and embracing the full spectrum of life on our growth journeys. Effie Kli is a trained Somatic Coach and Trauma Educator. Her personal experience with trauma, starting at age ten, led her to discover the transformative power of somatic healing. After years of living in survival mode and struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, Effie turned to somatic modalities, which changed her life. She now helps others reconnect with their bodies and heal from trauma, offering workshops and her signature 12-week program, Healing Trauma Guided by the Body. Effie's mission is to guide people from feeling stuck to living with vitality by trusting their body's innate capacity to heal. Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with guest: IG:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.trauma.educator/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.effiekli.com/⁠ Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Generational HealingIn this episode, I’m joined by somatic coach and trauma educator, Effie Klie, to explore how trauma affects us and how we can heal—both individually and across generations. We talk about Effie’s personal journey, the power of somatic healing, and how breaking inherited patterns helps us thrive. Tune in for an insightful and empowering conversation on healing and growth. Tune in to learn: How generational trauma affects us today. The role of somatic healing in processing trauma through the body. Simple steps to start healing and break the cycle of inherited trauma. Effie Kli is a trained Somatic Coach and Trauma Educator. Her personal experience with trauma, starting at age ten, led her to discover the transformative power of somatic healing. After years of living in survival mode and struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, Effie turned to somatic modalities, which changed her life. She now helps others reconnect with their bodies and heal from trauma, offering workshops and her signature 12-week program, Healing Trauma Guided by the Body. Effie's mission is to guide people from feeling stuck to living with vitality by trusting their body's innate capacity to heal. Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with guest: IG:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.trauma.educator/ Website: https://www.effiekli.com/ Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Are you overgiving and pushing yourself too hard? It’s time to honor your limits and break free from toxic productivity. In this episode, Ruthie shares how toxic productivity can drain your energy and why balancing your masculine (doing) and feminine (being) energies is key to sustainability and wellbeing. Discover how to set healthy self boundaries, protect your energy, and make space for rest and growth. Tune in to hear how Ruthie found balance—and how you can too—for a more joyful, harmonius and fulfilling life! In this episode, you will learn: How to identify and break free from toxic productivity patterns. The importance of balancing masculine (doing) and feminine (being) energies. The significance of self-boundaries and honoring your limits. How to protect your energy and create space for rest and growth. Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

High-functioning burnout is often hidden in plain sight, and Dr. Sumi Raghavan uncovers its true impact on mental health. In this insightful episode of the Zanta podcast, Dr. Raghavan—an expert cross-cultural psychologist, educator, and burnout specialist—delves deep into the signs, symptoms, and impacts of high-functioning burnout, especially within BIPOC communities. Ruthie speaks to Dr. Raghavan about how to recognize burnout, prioritize mental health, and access culturally relevant and affirming therapy. Dr. Raghavan, a daughter of Indian immigrants, offers BIPOC support therapy services through her private practice in NYC. Tune in to learn: How to identify and address burnout, including high-functioning burnout Tips for taking care of your mental health The importance of culturally relevant therapy The power of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy Dr Sumi bio: Dr. Sumi Raghavan is a clinical psychologist specializing in culture and mental health, with a focus on supporting BIPOC clients. She helps individuals heal from trauma, chronic stress, and burnout, offering both virtual and in-person sessions in her Brooklyn office. Licensed in New York, Dr. Raghavan emphasizes authentic connections and humor in her therapy. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Raghavan is a consultant for Columbia University's Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, working with professionals exposed to trauma. With over a decade of experience as a psychology professor, she delivers workshops and training on managing chronic stress. Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with guest: IG:  https://www.instagram.com/drsumiphd/ ⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.drsumiphd.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumi-raghavan-403209230/ Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Ruthie shares how clearing space—mentally and emotionally, —can unlock your next level of growth. Discover why letting go of outdated beliefs, habits, and relationships is key to stepping into your full potential and learn how self-awareness and understanding your origin story are essential for your personal development and authentic leadership. Tune in today for practical insights to help you create space for growth and transformation! Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Struggling with toxic productivity, people-pleasing, or perfectionism? In this week’s episode, Ruthie sits down with author, coach, and entrepreneur Tamu Thomas to explore how these patterns lead to burnout for women worldwide. We also dive into Tamu's debut book, Women Who Work Too Much—a must-read for ambitious women seeking to create harmony between success and ease. Tune in to discover: What toxic productivity really is Why so many women overwork How to invite ease into your life and career How to build a life and business that truly supports you Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with guest: IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamu.thomas/ Order Tamu's Debut Book: https://www.amazon.se/dp/1837820740?geniuslink=true Website: ⁠⁠https://www.livethreesixty.com/ Offerings: ⁠⁠https://www.livethreesixty.com/social-media Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is an accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a lifelong learner with a curious spirit. This podcast is for those who want to unlock their full potential and create true alignment in their lives, careers, and businesses—from the inside out—by discovering their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced by Ruthie Zerai Semere, and edited by MuViews. All rights reserved ®

Do you want to work with a coach or therapist but you don't know where to start? Well, you're not alone! Choosing the right coach or therapist can be a tricky and overwhelming process for many people. In this episode, Ruthie shares her tips and considerations that will help you make the process of identifying the right coach/therapist for you easier and more straightforward. In this episode you will learn: How to identify the right coach/therapist for you How to make the process easy and efficient What you are looking for in a coaching/therapist alliance Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

Over-giving and Unhealthy helping are themes that often come up in Ruthie's client work. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that we need to over-give, over-function and compulsively help others, unfortunately, and often, at our own expense. This episode will support you in starting to question your patterns around unhealthy helping and over-giving. This is an episode for all my fellow recovering people pleasers. Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About:  Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®