The InnerView with Mitra & Ben
Our conversations invite guests to go on a raw and introspective journey with us, exploring together what it means to be fully human. Through a series of heart- and thought-provoking questions and our shared vulnerability, we aim to unearth rare insights about each other that tends to inspire, teach, and connect us closer together. Our guests include exceptional humans of all walks of life, including leading experts, top performers, celebrities … and children.
- Mitra Manesh & Ben Dadbin
Episodes
38 episodes
38. Exploring the Hidden Lessons of Death
Are you faced with the anticipation of death of someone or something in your life?In this episode, we sit with the mystery of death—not just the death of a person, but all the endings and transitions that life asks of us. Mitra an...
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37. How to Stay Neutral and Grounded When the World Feels Divided
How do you keep calm and stay neutral when everyone around you is taking sides?In this thoughtful episode, Mitra and Ben dive into what it really means to stay neutral when emotions run high and opinions clash. They share personal...
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26:47
36. Making Peace with Your Negative Thoughts and Inner Critic
Do you have a tendency to be hard on yourself for your “negative” thoughts? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore the difference between the small self that judges and the deeper self that sees with compassion. They unpack h...
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35. How to Transcend Your Mind Chatter and Access Your Wiser Self
Is your mind chatter driving you crazy ? If your inner world sometimes feels like a battleground of second-guessing, self-judgment, or overthinking, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how to notice the chatter with...
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27:57
34. Are You Still Triggered by the Same Person Despite All of the Inner Work You’ve Done?
Are there certain people who seem to always push the same buttons no matter how much work you’ve done on yourself?So many of us carry deep patterns in our relationships that can feel impossible to shake. Whether it's a close frien...
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30:22
33. How to Handle a Relationship That Is No Longer Serving You, With Compassion
Are you currently feeling unfulfilled by a friendship and you’re not sure what to do about it? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore what to do when a relationship starts feeling heavy or out of sync. They talk about the sub...
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32. How to Harness Conflicts to Deepen Connection: A Step-by-Step Approach
What if conflicts can be used as an opportunity to deepen connection ? In this episode, we unpack a step-by-step approach for how to accomplish this. It doesn’t matter what the conflict is about or whether its a big or small ...
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31. Resolving Conflicts with Ease and Deepening Connection (Part 1)
Are you currently in a conflict with someone you care about and are looking for ways to find a resolution? In this episode, we dive into how we often slip into blaming and misunderstanding during conflicts, which makes coming...
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20:47
30. Do You Feel Like You’re Moving “Backwards” Recently ? These are the Hidden Reasons Why
Are you going through a period where you feel like you’ve moved backwards? In this episode, Ben opens up about a nagging sense of “moving backward” recently and his insecurities about being judged by others. Mitra gentl...
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26:22
29. True Spiritual Learning: What It Means and How to Avoid the Common Traps
Do you feel stuck in your spiritual development? People on the spiritual journey often struggle with receiving the full benefits of a chosen path: some get caught up with dabbling in multiple paths at once, others with over-i...
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29:29
28. The Power of Saying “No”: Build Self-Respect and Strengthen Your Relationships
Do you struggle with telling people “No” when something truly doesn’t feel aligned for you? In this episode, we unpack why setting boundaries feels so hard and how learning to say “No” can be one of the most loving things you...
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49:41
27. Lessons from a 6-Year, Million-Dollar Lawsuit: Addiction, Ego, and Healing - Michael Dash
Does life currently feel like a continual uphill battle for you ? In this episode, Michael Dash shares the deep lessons he learned through adversity, including a life-changing six-year lawsuit that shifted everything he thoug...
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42:36
26. When "I know" Becomes a Setback: A Simple Shift That Can Create Huge Benefits For You
Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know” before really letting something land?In this episode, we unpack the ways the phrase “I know” can block us from real learning, growth, and deeper connection. We explore how staying open...
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26:19
25. The Deeper Meaning of Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Your Mind and Heart
Spring isn’t just about cleaning out your closet—it’s an opportunity to refresh your mind, emotions, and relationships, too.In this episode, Mitra and Ben dive into the ancient tradition of Nowruz (Persian New Year) and e...
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32:56
24. Deepening Your Connection with The Divine / Source / God with Prayer
What does it really mean to have a relationship with the divine—not as an abstract idea, but as a real, guiding presence in our lives?In this episode, we explore the difference between striving and flowing, control and surrender, ...
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37:02
23. How to Connect with Your Higher Self for Guidance
So many of us seek clarity from outside sources, but what if the answers you’re looking for are accessible from within you? You’ve probably heard about the “higher self,” but what does that actually mean in daily life? We exp...
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29:30
22. How Live Your Life in Unshakable JOY
Are you desiring to bring more joy in your life ? In this episode, we explore the difference between fleeting happiness and unshakable joy—and how to access it no matter what life throws your way. Through personal stories, de...
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40:36
21. Why The Purpose of Life is to Play : A New Perspective On ‘Who am I?’
What if the purpose of life isn’t about achieving or striving—but about playing? So many of us feel trapped in the cycle of productivity, responsibility, and the endless pursuit of figuring things o...
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33:42
20. Following Your Heart, Finding Your Purpose, and The Power of Sound - Dr. Jeffrey Thompson
What if you started following your heart instead of playing it safe with all your major decisions going forward? Where would that lead you?In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, shares his inspiring journey of continually followin...
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39:11
19. A Simple yet Powerful Tool for Transcending Your Reactive Mind: Letting Go
Have you tried various techniques to change your negative reactive patters with little success ? In this episode, Mitra and Ben explore a profound yet deceptively simple approach to rewiring your subconscious mind and creatin...
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31:36
18. From Trauma & Addiction to Abundance & Freedom: A Story of True Transformation - Amanda Goolsby
Do you feel like you have experienced more pain and struggle in your life than most others have ? In this episode, we interview Amanda Goolsby, who shares her incredible journey of resilience and transformation after going th...
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47:51
17. How to Work Through Anger Without Shutting Down or Exploding
Are you someone who has difficulty accessing or expressing your anger? It’s likely your anger is repressed. Many of us have been taught to either suppress our anger or express it explosively—but what if there's a health...
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32:00
16. Finding Meaning in Adversity : Getting to Neutrality and Seeing the Higher Perspective
Are you struggling with accepting and moving on from a devastating loss in your life ? In this episode, Mitra and Ben explore how to find meaning and healing during times of loss and adversity. Mitra shares practical tools li...
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33:27
15. Dealing With Devastating Loss: How to Recover Gracefully When You Feel Like You’ve Lost Everything
Are you going through an experience that has left you feeling like you’ve lost everything? When such devastation shocks us, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by emotions like grief, guilt, and anger. Many of us try to "tough i...
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38:59
14. Harvard-Trained Cardiologist on Healing Your Heart: Anxiety, Guilt, Self-Love - Dr. Jonathan Fisher
Are you currently suffering from high levels of anxiety or feelings of guilt or shame?In this episode, we speak with Harvard-trained Cardiologist/Heart Doctor and author, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, about the path to healing y...
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