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 97: The Identity Crisis Beyond Colour of a Queer South Asian Man Who Learned to Set Himself Free
Guest: Farhan Dhalla As a child Farhan was always told that he would be a failure and that he didn’t have potential. He faced resistance
Episode 96: A Chaotic Way through Burnout, while Uncovering Unfelt Emotions during Political Unrest
Guest: Olga Gagarina Olga dives in to share that even when she was on the brink of burnout, initially she could only see it as
Episode 95: A Cumulative Grief Experience — Teenage Sexual Assault, Shame and Regrets, Tragedies Experienced and Losing Loved Ones.
Guest: Funmi Fatona-Ayowole Funmi shares the impact of an unfortunate teenage sexual assault, immigrating to Canada, marital challenges, the loss of both her parents within
Episode 94: Entrenched in Struggle and Vulnerability, a Victim’s Journey through Narcissism
Guest: Phoenix Gould Phoenix grew up in East Germany, still communist in 1972 with an enabling father, growing up being parented with a narcissistic mother
Episode 93: The Dark Times, from Momentum to Chaos, ensued a Lost Sense of Self
Guest: Sergio Montano In his early 20’s, Sergio was living his best life, while performing well in secure employment that was inclusive of salary, pension,
Episode 92: Learning that her Identity is not the crown
Guest: Sarah Cestnick Sarah delves into a moment when she was 10 years old experiencing her very first panic attack, not knowing what it was
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.