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 49: Moral devastation. Questionable Choices. Shame Untangled. Unimaginable Outcomes
Guest: Jennifer Slay Jennifer describes what she experienced as an emotional divorce, finding herself in a situation where she made a choice that she would

Episode 48: Fortitude and Beyond – The Courage to Sit with Her Pain
Guest: Wynnikka Matthews Wynnikka is no stranger at sharing her story of living with a disability since birth, due to a birth injury and having

Episode 47: Pain, Struggles, Roadblocks + The Road to Success
Guest: Brittany Langille Brittany gives us a deep dive into her challenging upbringing as a child and all the disorder that came her way. While

Episode 46: Stepping into an Unexpected Path of Truths, Leading her to Something Incredible
Guest: Stephanie Jones Stephanie takes a plunge into sharing how she has lived her life from a young age, coping with mental illness while learning

Episode 45: Ending the Era of the Uncertainty, the Imposter, & the ‘Infertility Stigma’
Guest: Alyza Raithatha Alyza pours her heart into sharing how the imposter within her emerged, while successfully masking it for years to her external world.

Episode 44: What Happens Behind the Scenes of Success
Guest: Asante Haughton Returning guest, Asante speaks about the providence in being vulnerable and nourishing himself with emotional and psychological tools rooted in strength, truth,
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.