Episodes

  • Belonging while Indigenous

    Belonging while Indigenous
    Oct 3 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona chats with Asha Frost, an Indigenous (Ojibwe) healer, best-selling author, speaker, and guide. Asha invites us to find humility, peace, and grace through nurturing our connections and relationships with all the creations that we interact with every day. Tune in now and explore: - Intergenerational joy and gifts in Indigenous communities - Re-indigenizing as reclamation - The intersection and merging of culture and spirituality - Trauma around belonging in Indigenous communities - Cultural appropriation v.s. appreciation - Indigenous practices for fostering connection and belonging Learn more about Asha: ashafrost.com Follow Asha on Instagram @asha.frost and TikTok @ashafrost Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    39 mins
  • Belonging + ADHD

    Belonging + ADHD
    Sep 26 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona speaks with Lindley Cherry, licensed therapist and owner of C&C Betterworks Counseling and Therapist Learning Center. Lindley shares her work on adult ADHD assessment and counseling and advocates for seeing, embracing, and celebrating ADHD traits. Tune in now and learn: - How an ADHD diagnosis can foster self belonging - Issues in assessing ADHD in adults - Social Media and ADHD - Self-accommodation and self-advocacy for ADHD adults - How to support ADHD friends and family members Learn more about Lindley: cc-betterworks.com/lindley-cherry-lcmhc-qs-lcas-ccs-ncc Follow C&C Better Works on Instagram @ccbetterworks Follow Therapist Learning Center on Instagram @therapistlearningcenter Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    40 mins
  • Belonging + Religious Trauma

    Belonging + Religious Trauma
    Sep 19 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona speaks with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shelby Kittinger about religious trauma, its impact on one’s belonging, and how to heal from it. Dr. Shelby invites listeners to create authentic connections with oneself and others by staying curious and releasing black-and-white thinking. Listen now and learn about: - What is religious trauma? - Religious trauma and the lack of trust in self - The importance of “trying things out” - The unique challenges of religious trauma that Queer folx face - The power of the question “why do YOU…?” Learn more about Dr. Shelby: www.compassionatecollectivepw.com Follow Dr. Shelby on Instagram @dr.shelbykittinger Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    47 mins
  • Belonging + Creativity

    Belonging + Creativity
    Sep 12 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona speaks with Julius Shepard-Morgan, an experienced media professional and producer of the Belonging Reimagined podcast. Julius is also the Creator and Host of the new podcast “Hey You, Yes You”, a show dedicated to inspiring listeners to reach new heights and become their best self. Julius shares how he fosters belonging in his creative journey and inspires the listeners to get creative in everyday life. Tune in and discover: - The fun and liberating power of creativity - How to bring a creative spirit into various life spaces - The joy of being a podcast producer - Julius’s experience of working in the media industry in New York Follow Julius on IG @Jujubeez5 Listen to Hey You, Yes You wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    35 mins
  • Belonging While Bicultural

    Belonging While Bicultural
    Sep 5 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona speaks with Chavi Khanna Koneru, co-founder and Executive Director of North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to supporting equity and justice and fostering community among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina. A daughter of Indian immigrants, Chavi shares how her bicultural upbringing and lived experiences in both India and the U.S. have shaped her identity and sense of belonging. Tune in now and learn about: - How pop culture can impact one’s belonging - The important role languages play in shaping bicultural identities - The experience of code-switching, fragmentation, and being othered among bicultural folx - Bicultural folx’s complicated relationships with food, school cafeterias, and sleepover Learn more about North Carolina Asian Americans Together: www.ncaatogether.org Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    38 mins
  • Belonging Using Breath

    Belonging Using Breath
    Aug 29 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona speaks with Matteo Pistono, a meditation teacher, conscious breathing guide, and author of the book “Breathe How You Want to Feel: Your Breathing Toolkit for Better Health, Restorative Sleep, and Deeper Connection.” Matteo explains the importance of conscious breathing and offers practical breathing techniques for improving overall wellbeing. Listen now and learn about - Conscious breathing and breath awareness - The AIR method of breathing for managing stress - Implications of shallow breathing and other poor breathing habits - Benefits of nasal breathing 1:06 - Dr. Mona introduces today’s guest, Matteo Pistono. 2:25 - Matteo's journey and the concept of breathing for emotional regulation. 7:54 - The power of breath in everyday life and while writing the book. 9:32 - The impact of breathwork on ADHD and autism. 11:22 - Unpacking the AIR Method. 22:21 - Preparing for inevitable stressors. 27:14 - The cycle of shallow breathing and stress. 29:24 - How modern technology inhibits breathing. 32:50 - The influence of maternal anxiety on children. 37:06 - The importance of nasal breathing. 45:20 - Connecting breath with mortality and grief. 52:44 - Breathing techniques for clarity, alertness and to alleviate brain fog. 56:51 - What belonging means to Matteo. Learn more about Matteo at www.matteopistono.com Follow Matteo on Instagram @matteopistono Purchase Matteo’s book Breathe How You Want to Feel Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Belonging + Toxic Positivity

    Belonging + Toxic Positivity
    Aug 22 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona speaks with internationally recognized psychic, author, and cosmic coach Dougall Fraser about toxic positivity and its impact on our belonging. Dougall encourages us to embrace discomfort, reflect on our privileges, and find a balance between negativity and positivity. Tune in now and explore: - Toxic positivity in the spiritual communities - Motivators behind toxic positivity - How internalized toxic positivity shows up everyday life - How to observe all emotions and embrace their wisdom - How to resist toxic positivity Learn more about Dougall at dougallfraser.com Follow Dougall on Instagram @dougallfraser and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theofficialdougallfraserfanpage Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    45 mins
  • Belonging + Systemic Pleasure

    Belonging + Systemic Pleasure
    Aug 15 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Mona chats with Ca’ren Hudson, a licensed therapist, certified Reiki practitioner, and registered Yoga teacher. Ca’ren develops the concept of systemic pleasure that explores pleasure beyond just the body and the senses. She encourages us to form a relationship with pleasure in a new way and discover pleasure in all the different layers and systems in our day-to-day life. Listen now and learn: - What systemic pleasure means to Ca’ren - How to be in communion with our bodies - The overlapping between belonging and pleasure - How to have a healthy relationship with pleasure - The importance of acknowledging displeasure 0:39 - Dr. Mona introduces today’s guest 1:38 - How have your personal and professional journeys led you to explore the topic of pleasure? 7:01 - What does systemic pleasure mean? 14:41 - What is a healthy relationship with pleasure and how can we be aware of whether or not it is healthy? 34:14 - What does belonging mean to Ca'ren? Learn more about Ca’ren Hudson: www.floweringheartwellness.com Follow Ca’ren on Instagram @flowering_heart_wellness and Tiktok & Facebook @floweringheartwellness Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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    36 mins