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 19: Her Unwavering Faith Conquered the Cancer and every other wall that came her way
Guest: Nadia Gulamhusein As Nadia begins to tap into her story, she shares that leading up to her university graduation ceremony, she was feeling incredibly sick

Episode 18: A Journey through Dating, Relationships & finding the ‘One’
Guest: Mr. X Mr. X speaks about the initial struggles that his family endured when his family first immigrated to Canada, and as his story unfolds,

Episode 17: The limitless possibilities of not knowing her diagnoses
Guest: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young Barbara authentically shares what it was like growing up with severe learning difficulties, having no known diagnosis at the time. She was pressed

Episode 16: Getting there: An inner knowing, despite the repressed + uncovered memories.
Guest: Ross Taylor Ross shares that his story began when he was just 5 years old, when his father was arrested for a white-collared crime, and

Episode 15: Resiliency + Thriving: A multi-part journey through grief, ill health and violence
Guest: Amy Syed Amy tells her full journey filled with turmoil and shares what she endured thatculminates the story of loss, unknowingly becoming the sacrificial lamb

Episode 14: She Learned the True Meaning of ‘In Sickness and In Health’
Guest: Mary Volintiru Mary takes the plunge and dives right in to speak about what it is like to go through an already long journey of
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.