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.
Past Episodes
Episode 31: Who She Was and Who She Became; Shifting Challenge into Grains of Beauty
Guest: Svetlana Ratnikova Svetlana’s story begins when she talks about building her first business in Russia, during a time where she had to deal with
Episode 30: The Now Gregarious Superwoman, Was Once a Victim of Bullying
Guest: Shelly Elisiger Shelly uncovers what it was like to be bullied at school, residing in a small town where there are ‘small town unspoken
Episode 29: The Breakthrough of a High-Functioning Empath Meets Malfunctioning Mental Health Habits
Guest: Parul Pandya Parul goes all in to talk about what it is like to struggle with anxiety, depression, and insomnia and when all three
Episode 28: She vowed to take care of herself, be her own power + fight disease
Guest: Rishma Velji-Johnston Rish takes time to open up and share aspects of her entire journey which she has not openly shared to others outside
Episode 27: Healing Trauma, Cancer and ‘the’ Spiritual Journey
Guest: Farahana Kassam Farahana shares how she has encountered a great deal of emotional pain and suffering through her life and took the time to
Episode 26: Failure Redefined: Processing Shame, Self-Blame + Worth
Guest: Shirin Ariff Shirin’s untold story is mostly a told story at this point; however, she connects deeper to share vulnerable aspects that light is not
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.