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Book Review of Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

19th January 2021

Leadership, Podcast, Self-care, Wellbeing

Welcome to the 73rd episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I review Everything is Figureoutable, a book written by American entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Marie Forleo. Listen to the episode If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from. In today’s show, I talk about: Why I decided to review the book Everything is Figureoutable. [00:49] The first concept of the book. [03:49]…

A frosted white bauble on a deep green tree with a few lights

Mental Health and the Festive Season

22nd December 2020

Leyla O

Blog, Mental Health, Self-care

I am delighted to share this month’s guest blog all about mental health, covering OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and the festive season with you by Gabie Lazareff. T’is the season to be jolly! But I think we can all agree, it feels a bit ‘meh’ this year. Whether we’ve trying to manage our mental health or been undergoing OCD treatment, it’s safe to say it’s been an intense and challenging time. As the end of 2020 fast approaches and we…

Mindfulness and Managing Stress

3rd November 2020

Leyla O

Mental Health, Podcast, Self-care, Wellbeing

Welcome to the 62nd episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. We are kicking November off talking about International Stress Awareness Week. In this episode I focus on mindfulness and managing stress. So, to join me in doing this I invited Mita Mistry to be a guest. About my guest Mita is a Columnist at the Eastern Eye newspaper writing pieces that tackle health, mental health and taboo subjects, especially in the South Asian Communities. As Literary Editor at the newspaper,…

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How to find peace in an intense world

2nd November 2020

Leyla O

Blog, Mental Health, Self-care, Wellbeing

In this month’s guest blog for International Stress Awareness Week, Anne Williams provides her top six tips to find peace in an intense world. Why we need to find peace in an intense world This year has been a lot to handle, and you’re not alone if you’re struggling to find peace in an intense world. The stresses and uncertainty of COVID-19, with still no end in sight, have had a detrimental effect on people’s mental health – and it’s…

#57 Assertiveness and Self-Care

29th September 2020

Leyla O

Podcast, Self-care, Wellbeing

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, as part of my trilogy for Self-Care September, I talk about assertiveness and setting boundaries. I outline how assertiveness can help you on your self-care journey, in terms of your mental, physical and social well-being, I decided to make an episode on this topic as setting boundaries often stops us from looking after ourselves. Listen to the podcast In today’s show, I talk about: How some cultures encourage us to put…