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Discover your mind’s inner working to transform and elevate your life. Dr. Kasim shares his experiences and invites experts in their fields as well as everyday people who have created positive impactful change in their lives. He is a Registered Psychologist and Umass Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and Teacher Trainer. Dr. Kasim completed a six-month silent meditation retreat in Myanmar (Burma) and has a TEDx talk, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction”.
You can listen to insights and tips shared so that you can learn to be more present, mange overwhelm and stress, find calm and inner peace, enhance resilience, gain new perspective to live healthier and happier life, be more compassionate, enhance your mind to reach the success you want, and create a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Kasim’s mission is to elevate our lives on a personal, professional, and global level to a healthier, more compassionate and caring world through mindfulness. This podcast also shares principles in psychology and mindset that leads to success and a more fulfilling life.
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Floris Gierman, performance coach and author of Running Breakthroughs—shares a refreshing reminder: improvement in life and running doesn’t always come from pushing harder. Most runners think pushing harder leads to faster results — but constantly training at high intensity often leads to burnout, plateaus, and injury. Low heart rate training and Zone 2 running build aerobic endurance, improve recovery, and strengthen your heart without overwhelming your nervous system. When you slow down, s...
In this conversation, Kasim Al-Mashat is interviewed by a dear mentor and friend, Bob Stahl. They explores how silence and meditation reveal the hidden drivers of stress, emotional exhaustion, and the constant urge to chase happiness. Through insights from silent retreats, mindfulness practice, and nervous system regulation, he shares how stillness can reduce burnout, calm anxiety, and help you come home to yourself. If you’re searching for stress relief, mental clarity, emotional heal...
If rest triggers guilt, shame, or the feeling that you’re not doing enough—this is for you! Dr. Jorge Armesto shares a powerful reframe from the Camino de Santiago: even the moments you stop are part of the journey. You’ll hear how compassion reduces harm, why fierce compassion is still care, and how to discern when the mind is resisting versus when the body is truly saying “no.” This episode helps you build a new relationship with rest—one grounded in wisdom, not self-judgment. 🔔 80% ...
Many people still believe their brain is “hardwired” and unchangeable after a certain age, but modern neuroscience tells a very different story. Alexandra Dennison speaks about how neuroplasticity allows the brain to improve, adapt, and form new connections throughout the entire lifespan. Together, they explore how mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and targeted brain stimulation create the conditions for real change, offering a grounded and hopeful look at what the brain i...
Nearly half of adults live with high blood pressure, yet only a fraction are able to keep it under control. In this conversation, Dr. Kasim Al-mashat speaks with Dr. Eric Loucks, Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, about why knowledge alone isn’t enough to change health outcomes. Dr. Loucks explains how stress reactivity, habits, attention, and emotion regulation quietly shape cardiovascular health. He introduces the mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program and ...
Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat speaks with psychotherapist and bestselling author Judith Belmont about how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps overcome anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and negative self-talk by changing unhelpful thought patterns. Learn practical CBT techniques, cognitive distortions, growth mindset tools, and how to build emotional resilience, self-esteem, and a more compassionate inner voice. #CBT #MindsetMatters #SelfTalk #MentalHealthTools #AnxietyHelp #SelfCompassion #Cog...
As we step into 2026, these are the conversations worth carrying with you. This video brings together the most meaningful moments from Pause to Elevate, featuring expert voices reflecting on stillness, clarity, and intentional growth. Each clip comes from a single question asked throughout the year: What does Pause to Elevate mean to you? If you’re entering 2026 seeking focus, grounding, and a more mindful way forward, this collection is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and elevat...
Insomnia, stress, anxiety – so many of us are struggling silently with our sleep and our nervous system. In this conversation, Dr. Kasim speaks with Stefanie Broes, co-founder and CEO of Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach. Stefanie shares how her own journey through severe insomnia and stress led her from a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences into the world of breathwork, nervous system regulation, and preventative health. #Breathwork #InsomniaHelp #AnxietyRelief #StressReductio...
Regeneration isn’t just a medical concept — it’s a way of living. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Rhee reveals how elite performers reframe setbacks, push through discomfort, and rebuild themselves mentally and physically after tough seasons. Dr. Rhee also explains the science behind topical stem cell therapy and how it may change the future of recovery and regenerative medicine. If you’re ready to re-energize your life, rethink your limits, and step into a more resilient version of yourse...
What if fear wasn’t something to avoid — but something to work with? Ultra marathon runner and Run Like a Girl co-founder Courtney McQueen shares the mindset that has carried her through adversity, self-doubt, motherhood, burnout, and 230 km stage races. We explore why fear is protective (and necessary), how to reframe “bigness” into simple steps, and why movement, community, and self-connection matter more than speed. This episode will make you believe in yourself again—one step at a time....
There’s a lot of stigma and silence around menopause — but it’s time for honest, mindful conversations. In this episode, Sharon Pendlington and Dr. Kasim Al Mashat break down the emotional, physical, and psychological changes women experience in midlife. Discover how hormones influence mood, why stress makes symptoms worse, and how awareness can turn confusion into clarity. #Menopause #Perimenopause #WomensHealthMatters #HormonalBalance #MidlifeWellness #MindfulnessPractice #StressReduction...
After 13 years as a stand-up comedian, Dena Jackson found a deeper calling—one rooted in mindfulness, yoga, and holistic healing. In this episode, she opens up about grief, transformation, and how humor became her unexpected spiritual teacher. Learn how to move through fear, reconnect with intuition, and find calm in life’s chaos through tools like tapping, breathwork, and compassionate self-awareness. #MindfulnessPodcast #HealingWithHumor #SelfHelpJourney #MindBodySpirit #EmotionalHealing ...
When life feels like constant fight, flight, or freeze, healing starts with creativity. Expressive arts therapist Johanne Ascoli shares how art, movement, and deep listening can gently rewire the nervous system, release generational trauma, and reconnect you to your body’s natural wisdom. Learn how reconnecting with your imagination opens space for healing, regulation, and joy — even after deep pain. #TraumaHealing #ExpressiveArtsTherapy #CreativityForHealing #JohanKuli #MindBodyConne...
What happens when depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and dyslexia collide? Jonathan Kemp, mental health advocate and former police officer, opens up about his decades-long battle with self-doubt and survival—and the tools that turned his darkest moments into resilience. His story shows that no matter how far you spiral, there is always a way forward. #MentalHealthJourney #BipolarDisorder #AddictionRecovery #DyslexiaAwareness #Resilience #OvercomingStruggles #JonathanKemp #Findin...
We’re obsessed with health—but almost never talk about fun health: the everyday play, lightness, and micro-moments that calm anxiety, reduce stress, and refill your cup. 🎈 My guest, Treena Innes (author of Mind Doodles and creator of a global fun movement), shares practical ways to make fun a must-have, not a nice-to-have—without toxic positivity. Think resilience, not denial. Inside: the 3-minute Fire-in-the-Belly Check, the “Why Not?” Rule that opens your life, and global joy rituals from...
Feeling unheard and turning up the volume rarely creates connection. Certified Nonviolent Communication trainer Jenna Card shares how compassionate communication, radical honesty, and self-compassion transform conflict at home, at work, and with yourself. Learn practical tools to stop reactive cycles, repair after rupture, and speak truths without harm—so you can be understood and deepen trust. If you care about mindfulness, authenticity, and real-world communication skills, this is f...
Wars, infectious disease and suffering are happening around the world. This episode is a grounded look at how science and spirituality can work side-by-side to relieve modern stress and suffering. Nahal Haghbin—a Persian Canadian integrative yoga therapist with a global health background at the WHO—explains why the heart’s field matters, how choosing our thoughts reshapes our nervous system, and why family repair scales to community peace. #ScienceAndSpirituality #He...
At just 17, Dr. Amy Banks lost her father to murder. Soon after, a young Black teenager, Isaac Knapper, was wrongfully convicted of the crime. This story reveals the deep scars of racism, systemic injustice, and the trauma it leaves on both individuals and communities. Drawing on her expertise in relational neuroscience, Dr. Banks shares how trauma rewires the brain—and how forgiveness, compassion, and connection can help rewire it again for healing. #WrongfulConviction #TraumaHealing #Neuro...
What does it take to face crushing setbacks, doubt, and uncertainty—and still come back stronger? Canadian Olympian Anthony Kindler opens up about resilience, overcoming fear of failure, and staying motivated when life doesn’t go as planned. Success isn’t just about hard work—it’s also about pausing to reflect. Reflection after wins and losses is essential for growth, and how it shaped his career from the Olympic field to entrepreneurship. #OlympianMindset #OvercomingSetbacks #Resilie...
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide—and antidepressants only work 50% of the time. But what if the solution isn’t just in a pill? Certified Nutritionist and Occupational Therapist Kylie James shares how food can heal where meds fall short. Discover the surprising role of gut health, inflammation, and protein in restoring joy, motivation, and mental clarity. Note: Kylie is also offersing $200 off her online course "Reclaim Your Happiness". This offer is for the ...
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