Healing is NOT linear

Healing is NOT linear

Author: Nabeel Shamji April 23, 2021 Duration: 17:26

Thank-you so much for supporting the podcast and the mission to help increase awareness & decrease the negative stigma that is often associated with mental health struggles. By coming together and supporting one another, we can all do our part in normalizing mental health & helping those in need. Today's episode is one where i discuss a topic that has been quite prevalent in my mental health journey. I dive into the idea that healing is not linear and similar to life, there will be both good and not so good days. It's important that we recognize this, that we don't beat ourselves up for having those not so good days/weeks/periods, and that we don't place certain expectations or time limits on the journey to improve our mental health. Patience is key when navigating through mental health issues, time heals all, just not on our schedule. By acting more kind & compassionately with ourselves during these times we are not feeling the best, we prevent falling into a negative cycle which causes only harm and is not beneficial to us at all. Trust the process, don't give up, things will get better. Please check out the Energize Don't Hide event that CMHA is having, it's for a great cause and is the perfect opportunity to improve both physical and mental health. Once again thank-you for listening, please share the podcast with as many people as you can, and most importantly, take care of yourselves !


Nabeel Shamji hosts Mental Health > Everything Else, a weekly space dedicated to the conversations we too often avoid. Each episode is built on a simple, vital idea: our well-being must come before other demands, a principle that’s easy to agree with yet difficult to practice. Through personal stories and thoughtful discussions on specific struggles, this podcast moves beyond theory into the real, often messy terrain of emotional life. A key focus is challenging the stigma that prevents many, particularly men, from seeking understanding or support, aiming to replace silence with shared dialogue. Tuning in, you’ll find a direct and honest approach to topics that matter, emphasizing that prioritizing mental health isn’t a sign of weakness but a necessary act of self-respect. The overall tone is one of grounded conversation, offering perspective and solidarity for anyone who has ever felt alone in their challenges. This is a Canadian-produced podcast rooted in the belief that when we talk openly about these issues, we make it easier for everyone to put their mental health first.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 9

Mental Health > Everything Else
Podcast Episodes
Regret & Living In The Past [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:58
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Duration: 19:47
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Duration: 18:45
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Duration: 24:47
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Duration: 14:51
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Special Guest Episode with Carol Mei [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:31
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Duration: 21:55
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Duration: 18:27
First off, thank-you for tuning in and listening to the podcast, it means more than you know to me that you are taking the time to listen and help raise awareness for mental health. This first episode is an intro to who…