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Welcome to Dr. Nafisa Sekandari’s Mental Health Break Podcast. Here we will cover a variety of mental health topics from Anxiety and Depression to interviews and talks. Some episodes are specifically made for the podcast, others come from live recordings of lectures and speaking engagements. Dr Nafisa Sekandari is a holistic and integrative clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety based disorders. Her podcast covers topics including the mental health crisis, anxiety, depression, the connection between food and mood, as well as natural and holistic treatment options for creating long term control of your anxiety….all while learning to prioritize your mental health. You will be empowered through having a deeper understanding of your mind in order to live your best life. This podcast will provide you with the practical tips and tools you need to help you take back control of your mental, physical, and emotional health. So take a moment to prioritize YOUR mental health.

Recent Episodes

April Theme: Gut Health & Happiness

APR 3, 2026

April Theme: Gut Health & Happiness

Share your thoughts here! April is a season of renewal, and in alignment with the Happiness Project’s monthly themes, this is the perfect time to turn inward and focus on restoring one of the most powerful systems in your body: your gut. Often referred to as the “second brain,” your gut plays a critical role not just in digestion, but in your mental and emotional well-being. In this episode, we explore the deep connection between gut health, mood, and overall vitality, and how nurturing your...

3 MIN

Hormones, Anxiety & Burnout: The Missing Link with Dr. Jenn Mann

MAR 26, 2026

Hormones, Anxiety & Burnout: The Missing Link with Dr. Jenn Mann

Share your thoughts here! What if your anxiety, depression, or chronic fatigue isn’t just mental—but deeply rooted in your hormones and nervous system? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Jenn Mann to unpack the powerful connection between hormonal imbalances, stress, and mental health—and why so many high-achieving women are stuck in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and unexplained symptoms. We explore how cortisol dysregulation, gut health, and nervous system imbalance impac...

43 MIN

Why Eating Has Become So Confusing: Diet Culture, Social Media, and Raising Healthy Eaters

MAR 13, 2026

Why Eating Has Become So Confusing: Diet Culture, Social Media, and Raising Healthy Eaters

Share your thoughts here! As part of The Happiness Project’s March theme: Parenting, this episode explores one of the most complicated topics families face today...food. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with eating disorder specialist Jessica Setnick to unpack why eating has become so confusing in modern culture. Between diet culture, viral wellness trends, and social media influencers promoting extreme or rigid ideas about “healthy eating,” many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, or...

48 MIN

Parenting, Forgiveness & Healing Your Inner Child: How to Create More Happiness in Your Life

MAR 6, 2026

Parenting, Forgiveness & Healing Your Inner Child: How to Create More Happiness in Your Life

Share your thoughts here! Parenting is one of the most powerful forces shaping our emotional well-being, but many people don’t realize that the way we relate to parenting, both as parents and as children, can deeply impact our happiness. In this episode, we explore the March theme of The Happiness Project: Parenting and why improving our parenting skills, healing our childhood wounds, and practicing forgiveness can dramatically increase our sense of peace, joy, and emotional freedom. Parenti...

8 MIN

From Lost to Purpose: Helping Young Men Build Confidence, Identity, and Healthy Relationships

FEB 27, 2026

From Lost to Purpose: Helping Young Men Build Confidence, Identity, and Healthy Relationships

Share your thoughts here! In this powerful and honest episode, we sit down with DJ Logory, founder of Be That Guy, to explore the growing mental health crisis among young men and how it’s impacting modern relationships. DJ shares his personal story of feeling lost in his early 20s despite having supportive parents—and how that experience opened his eyes to the silent struggles so many young men face today, including lack of direction, low confidence, and disconnection. This journey led him t...

55 MIN