Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat
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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Episodes
84 episodes
From Insomnia And Anxiety To Breakthrough With Stefani Broes
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. Ste...
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Mindset and Regenerative Medicine: Getting Better Every Day with Dr. Tommy Rhee
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.
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Fear Is Not Your Enemy: Ultra Runner Courtney McQueen on Courage, Mindset & Starting Small
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...
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The Truth About Menopause: What Every Woman (and Man) Should Know with Sharon Pendlington
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 i...
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The The Shadow Of Avoidance: The Real Reason We Can't Put Our Phones Down With Dena Jackson
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.<...
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When Imagination Heals: The Power of Expression After Trauma Johanne Ascoli
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...
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Win Your Inner Battles: From Breakdown to Breakthrough With Jonathan Kemp
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 ...
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How Fun Makes You Healthier And How to Live a Vibrant Life with Treena Innes
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 g...
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Radical Honesty With Nonviolent Communication Trainer Jenna Card
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, ...
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1:00:53
When Science Meets Spiritiuality For Real-World Healing with Nahal Haghbin
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 Cana...
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1:27:44
Top Psychiatrist's Journey With Murder, Trauma and Healing - With Dr. Amy Banks, MD
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 ind...
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1:39:01
Rising Above Setbacks: Olympian On The Power of Reflection for Success with Antoni Kindler
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.&nb...
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1:14:47
The Impact Of Diet & Supplements On Mental Health with Certified Nutritionist Kylie James
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 m...
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1:10:53
Grief, Injustice & Healing: How to Keep Going After Deep Loss with Colleen Worsley
“You don’t get over it—you learn to live with it.” Colleen Worsley opens up about losing her son, the paralyzing grief that followed, and the small steps that helped her keep going. This episode is a raw but hopeful gu...
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1:05:40
Is A Perfect Relationship Possible? With Rachelle Lamb
Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but still not getting what you need in your relationships? Learn how to work with limits, build emotional resilience, and reclaim self-respect—without resorting to blame.Rachelle Lamb is a r...
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1:14:36
Redefine Masculinity, Worry Less & Live More: Psychology for Men with Dr. John Schinnerer
Want find more happiness and success at home, work and relationships? Discover why 85% of what we worry about never happens, how “man box” masculine culture fuels loneliness and anxiety, and what daily practices turn negative emotions int...
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Unlocking the Power of Breathwork For Inner Calm In A Chaotic World with Anthony Abbagnano
Learn how conscious breath can support mental health, emotional resilience, and personal evolution—especially in a world overwhelmed by anxiety and overstimulation. Plus, enjoy a guided breath practice during the episode!In this deeply i...
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Let Go of Resistance, Discovering the Healing Power of Sound with Theda Phoenix
In this heartfelt episode of Pause to Elevate, Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat sits down with Theda Phoenix — an intuitive singer-songwriter, sound healer, and vocal coach — to explore the transformative power of voice and sound healing. Disc...
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What Relationships Are Costing You And Attachments Patterns With Dr. Arun Mansukhani
In this insightful episode of Pause to Elevate Podcast, Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat's guest is the renowned psychologist and sexologist Dr. Arun Mansukhani from Spain. Together, they explore the intricate relationship between trauma, emotional de...
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How To Get Unstuck: A Therapist’s Journey That Can Change How You See Obstacles With Joree Rose
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat welcomes Joree Rose—licensed therapist, mindfulness teacher, and author—for a raw and transformative conversation on how mindfulness helps us overcome life’s most painful challenges. T...
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Trauma Therapist Reveals What Happens When You Heal Your Past - With Michelle Gay
This episode is filled with practical insights, real-life transformation stories, and inspiration for anyone interested in trauma recovery, mental health, or personal growth. Therapist and educator in the mental health field, Miche...
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Finding Safety While Healing Trauma And Oppression - With Frances Mican
Join Dr. Kasim Al-mashat in this insightful episode of 'Pause to Elevate' as he engages in a deeply enriching conversation with Frances Mican, a marriage and family therapist. Frances shares her journey into therapy, grounded in re...
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1:31:36
Overcoming Loneliness and Unlocking Fulfillment with Jules Kuroda
In this deeply insightful episode of Pause to Elevate, explore loneliness, fulfillment, emotional intelligence, and the journey to rediscovering the innate self. Drawing from Jules Kuroda's work in education and refugee resettlement, Jules shar...
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The Psychology Of People Pleasing: A Journey to Empowerment with Anita Sandoval
Join Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat and licensed professional counselor Anita Sandoval in this powerful episode as they unpack the psychology of people-pleasing, its connection to trauma, and the path toward healing and authenticity. This conversation rev...
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How Laughter Yoga can CHANGE YOUR LIFE with Kelly Podlubny
Can laughter truly change your life? In this eye-opening episode, Kelly Podlubny shares how he went from battling deep mental struggles to discovering a powerful, intentional way to invite joy into his life—Laughter Yoga. Learn how laughter, ev...
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