THE 'DARE TO SHARE YOUR UNTOLD STORY' PODCAST
Breaking down the barriers of mental stigma. Embracing the ‘mental beauty re-think’.
‘Dare to share your untold story’ has been brought to you with the intention to breakdown barriers of mental stigma and invite guests into a safe space to share with vulnerability their full story — no matter what part of the journey that they are in, beginning, middle or end. As a society we are conditioned to keep some of our most painful stories a secret. No matter what we each have suffered with or what strife we have faced — there is always a part of our story that remains untold. The ‘untold story’ has a lot to do with the impact on mental health which we shy away from sharing. So, let’s expose what we suppress and embrace the invitation of ‘mental beauty’.

This chapter may be complete, but its conversations continue to inspire.
The Dare to Share Your Untold Story podcast has reached its final chapter, but the mission behind every conversation lives on.
Each episode was created to challenge mental health stigma, encourage honest conversations, and celebrate what we proudly call Mental Beauty. Through the courage and vulnerability of every guest who chose to share their story, this collection has become more than a podcast. It has become a lasting reminder that healing often begins when we feel safe enough to be seen, heard, and understood.
To every guest who entrusted us with their story, thank you. Your willingness to speak openly has created a lasting legacy that continues to educate, inspire, and remind others that they are never alone on their own journey toward healing.
This podcast collection is now complete, and every conversation remains here with purpose. Every voice continues to be heard. Whether you’re discovering the podcast for the first time or returning to an episode that once resonated with you, we invite you to explore this collection and carry its message forward. While this chapter has come to an end, the Dare to Heal mission continues.
Every story shared here has helped shape a movement where vulnerability is embraced, not mistaken for weakness, but recognized as courage in its most authentic form. Healing is honoured. Mental Beauty continues to shine.
Thank you for listening. Thank you for believing in the power of stories. Thank you for helping us redefine what it means to heal, one conversation at a time.
… and when you dare to share… you break the silence, speak your truth, use your voice, and inspire others to do the same.
Past Episodes

Episode 55: Shocking Tragedies that Marked + Changed her life’s Perspective Forever
Guest: Thalia Lang Thalia tells her story of the murder-suicide attempt of her grandparents when she was a young teenager, the lives of her grandparents

Episode 54: She Smiles, she Empowers, while Simultaneously Grieving & Mourning
Guest: Saidat Abari In Saidat’s story she openly shares about all the inner triumphs which get brushed under the rug while she talks about being

Episode 53: Growing up with no voice & feeling the grief + pain that led her to find her voice
Guest: Belinda Ndaye Belinda conveys that initially her story begins with grief and losing her mother to illness, which expands to larger circumstances that were

Episode 52: Despite the Traumatic Complexities, He Grabbed Hold of the Vision that was Inside of Him
Guest: Justin Volpe Justin expresses the depth of his experiences with trauma, substance abuse issues, cycling through the system, mental health challenges that have been

Episode 51: What she did to Thrive and Excel in a Male Dominated Field
Guest: Shirley Brooks Shirley identifies herself as an introvert who stepped into a male dominated workspace, and found her way to shine, despite facing barriers

Episode 50: She Healed a Horrifying Childhood and Transformed it into a Beautiful Gift
Guest: Melissa Maloney Melissa unpacks details of a childhood that was unpredictable, intense, and full of turmoil. She delved into what it was like to
With almost two decades of expertise within the community sectors, private organizations, healthcare and education institutions, I am Salima Jadavji your podcast host(ess), a registered social worker and your mental wellness connoisseur

I thoroughly enjoy the work that I do, I truly embody that my purpose in life is to be in service of others and I have embraced with grace what I do for a living, knowing it has had a positive impact on those I serve. I have definitely gone through my fair share of life turbulences, worked through my own journey, and come out the other side. And I’ve gotta say, I feel more than alive, and as I thrive, I want to be able to give back in every way…
A note to each podcast audience member: the content of each episode can be emotionally triggering as guests uncover raw parts of their story and share relevant details. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Moreover, this information should not replace consultation with your doctor or other qualified mental health providers and/or specialists, diagnosis, or treatment.