In this conversation, Kasim Al-Mashat is interviewed by a dear mentor and friend, Bob Stahl. They explores how silence and meditation reveal the hidden drivers of stress, emotional exhaustion, and the constant urge to chase happiness. Through insights from silent retreats, mindfulness practice, and nervous system regulation, he shares how stillness can reduce burnout, calm anxiety, and help you come home to yourself.

If you’re searching for stress relief, mental clarity, emotional healing, or a deeper meditation practice, this grounded reflection on silence and self-awareness is a place to begin.

Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? Sometimes the most powerful reset isn’t doing more — it’s learning to pause.

#BurnoutRecovery #Mindfulness #MeditationPractice #SilentRetreat #StressRelief #NervousSystemHealing #MentalHealth #InnerPeace

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You can contact Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat by visiting https://www.centreformindfulness.ca

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If rest triggers guilt, shame, or the feeling that you’re not doing enough—this is for you! Dr. Jorge Armesto shares a powerful reframe from the Camino de Santiago: even the moments you stop are part of the journey. You’ll hear how compassion reduces harm, why fierce compassion is still care, and how to discern when the mind is resisting versus when the body is truly saying “no.” This episode helps you build a new relationship with rest—one grounded in wisdom, not self-judgment.

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You can contact Jorge Armesto by visiting https://www.goslowly.com/contact

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Many people still believe their brain is “hardwired” and unchangeable after a certain age, but modern neuroscience tells a very different story.

Alexandra Dennison speaks about how neuroplasticity allows the brain to improve, adapt, and form new connections throughout the entire lifespan.

Together, they explore how mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and targeted brain stimulation create the conditions for real change, offering a grounded and hopeful look at what the brain is capable of when given the right support.

#Neuroplasticity #BrainHealth #MindfulnessAndNeuroscience #BrainChange #MentalWellbeing #PauseToElevate

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You can contact Alexandra Dunnison by visiting https://adunnisonconsulting.com/

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Nearly half of adults live with high blood pressure, yet only a fraction are able to keep it under control. In this conversation, Dr. Kasim Al-mashat speaks with Dr. Eric Loucks, Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, about why knowledge alone isn’t enough to change health outcomes.

Dr. Loucks explains how stress reactivity, habits, attention, and emotion regulation quietly shape cardiovascular health. He introduces the mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program and shares how learning to work skillfully with thoughts, emotions, and daily behaviors can support healthier blood pressure, improved wellbeing, and long-term resilience.

#BloodPressure #MindfulnessScience #HeartHealth #StressAndHealth #PreventiveHealth #MindfulnessBasedMedicine #PauseToElevate

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You can contact Eric Loucks by visiting https://vivo.brown.edu/display/eloucks

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "The Mindful College Student" by Eric Loucks - https://amzn.to/4pLetil

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

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Learn more and join free mindfulness and laughter sessions , and give aways by joining our newsletter - visit www.drkasimalmashat.com or www.centreformindfulness.ca.

Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat speaks with psychotherapist and bestselling author Judith Belmont about how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps overcome anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and negative self-talk by changing unhelpful thought patterns.

Learn practical CBT techniques, cognitive distortions, growth mindset tools, and how to build emotional resilience, self-esteem, and a more compassionate inner voice.

#CBT #MindsetMatters #SelfTalk #MentalHealthTools #AnxietyHelp #SelfCompassion #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #PauseToElevate

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You can contact Judith Belmont by visiting https://belmontwellness.com/

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "110 CBT Tips and Tools" by Judith Belmont - https://amzn.to/4qPq4hb

📚 "5-Minute Self-Care Journal" by Judith Belmont - https://amzn.to/3N7FWND

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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As we step into 2026, these are the conversations worth carrying with you.

This video brings together the most meaningful moments from Pause to Elevate, featuring expert voices reflecting on stillness, clarity, and intentional growth. Each clip comes from a single question asked throughout the year: What does Pause to Elevate mean to you?

If you’re entering 2026 seeking focus, grounding, and a more mindful way forward, this collection is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and elevate how you move through the year.

#PauseToElevate #MindfulnessPodcast #BestExperts #2026Intentions #Stillness #PersonalGrowth #ConsciousLiving

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Books You Might Be Interested:

📚 "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk - https://amzn.to/3K2QBaY

📚 "Coming to Our Senses" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4oJRiFo

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

Note: We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Insomnia, stress, anxiety – so many of us are struggling silently with our sleep and our nervous system. In this conversation, Dr. Kasim speaks with Stefanie Broes, co-founder and CEO of Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach. Stefanie shares how her own journey through severe insomnia and stress led her from a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences into the world of breathwork, nervous system regulation, and preventative health.

#Breathwork #InsomniaHelp #AnxietyRelief #StressReduction #NervousSystem #HRV #Moonbird #SleepBetter #MindfulnessTools #PauseToElevate

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You can contact Stefanie Broes by visiting https://www.moonbird.life/

You can get a 10% discount on Moonbird by using our affiliate link - https://www.moonbird.life/discount/DRKASIMALMASHAT?ref=bnvzvjxb (code is DRKASIMALMASHAT)

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "The Future of Regenerative Medicine" by Dr. Tommy Rhee - https://amzn.to/3XrhjgG

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

Note: We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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Regeneration isn’t just a medical concept — it’s a way of living. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Rhee reveals how elite performers reframe setbacks, push through discomfort, and rebuild themselves mentally and physically after tough seasons.

Dr. Rhee also explains the science behind topical stem cell therapy and how it may change the future of recovery and regenerative medicine.

If you’re ready to re-energize your life, rethink your limits, and step into a more resilient version of yourself, this conversation is for you.

Hashtags: #Regenerate #MindsetShift #HealingMindset #ElitePerformance #NFLStories #MotivationTalk #ResilienceTraining

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You can contact Dr. Tommy Rhee by visiting https://rheegen.com/

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "The Future of Regenerative Medicine" by Dr. Tommy Rhee - - https://amzn.to/3XrhjgG

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

Note: We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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