Welcome to Episode 453 of Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan In this episode, Dr. Foojan sits down with Irin Rubin, founder of MamaZen — a mindfulness-based mental health app supporting mothers through postpartum anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and mom burnout. After navigating her own postpartum mental health challenges, Irin became passionate about helping moms feel calmer, more emotionally present, and mentally supported during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions. Her work focuses on breaking generational trauma cycles, nervous system regulation for mothers, and helping women reconnect with themselves — so they can parent with more patience, love, and intention. About This Episode Dr. Foojan and Irin sit down for a real, raw dialogue — not a traditional interview — diving deep into the most difficult mental health realities of modern parenting. They focus on the topics most parents are ashamed to admit: mom rage, anger, yelling, punishment cycles, and emotional dysregulation, and what it truly takes to raise emotionally healthy children. This is a mental health conversation every parent needs to hear. Postpartum Mental Health — The Crisis No One Talks About Irin opens up about her own postpartum mental health struggles, including the trauma of her first daughter’s birth, severe colic, sleep deprivation, and emotional collapse — followed by the same crisis with her second child. She describes feeling completely abandoned by a medical system that treated only her physical recovery while ignoring her emotional and psychological needs. This gap in postpartum mental health support drove her to build MamaZen — because mothers deserve more than physical checkups. They need real emotional regulation tools, nervous system healing, and mental health support from day one. The Hidden Mental Health Crisis of Modern Motherhood Irin and Dr. Foojan unpack why so many women are blindsided by the mental health impact of pregnancy and early motherhood. Societal pressure, unrealistic media portrayals of motherhood, and a lack of community support leave modern mothers — especially highly educated, high-achieving women — feeling isolated, out of control, and mentally broken. The gap between the “perfect mother” image and the painful reality fuels postpartum depression, anxiety, mom guilt, and emotional burnout on a massive scale. Traditional Support vs. Modern Parenting Pressure Dr. Foojan explores the tension between traditional community-based postpartum support and today’s overwhelming flood of modern parenting advice. Irin offers a powerful mental health reframe: lower the expectations, embrace imperfection, and give yourself permission to try different approaches. She emphasizes that postpartum self-care is not a luxury — it is a mental health necessity — and urges mothers to build a real postpartum support plan including meal support, physical help, and emotional resources in those critical early weeks. MamaZen — A Mental Health Program Built for Mothers Irin introduces MamaZen, her mindfulness and cognitive hypnotherapy program designed to help mothers find inner calm, emotional regulation, and mental peace — from pregnancy through adolescence. The program directly addresses postpartum stress, parental burnout, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, giving mothers practical mental health tools to self-regulate and avoid hitting a breaking point. How Parental Mental Health Shapes Your Child’s Development Dr. Foojan and Irin examine one of the most critical mental health truths in parenting: a parent’s unregulated nervous system directly shapes their child’s emotional development, attachment security, and mental health. They discuss how parental emotional dysregulation strains both the parent-child bond and the co-parenting relationship — and why nervous system regulation for mothers is the foundation of a healthier family. Practical Mental Health Tools for New Parents Irin closes with actionable mental health strategies for new and overwhelmed parents: Train your nervous system daily with mindfulness and calming techniques Use nap times intentionally for mental health recovery, not just chores Ask for help — seeking support is a mental health strength, not weakness Use the MamaZen app for guided relaxation, co-regulation tools, and nervous system reset exercises Read The Mama Zen Parenting Method — available on Amazon and the App Store Download MamaZen: Available on iOS and Android The Mama Zen Parenting Method — on Amazon#MentalHealth #Wellness #Relationship #PersonalGrowth #Self-Development

🎙️ Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan | Episode 452 What if your body has been holding the answers all along… and you’ve been trained to ignore it? In this powerful and transformational episode, Dr. Foojan Ze sits down with psychologist, somatic therapist, and author Celia Bray to uncover the hidden survival scripts stored in your body—and how they silently shape your thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and life decisions. After a near-death experience from a rare chickenpox complication, Celia spent a week in a coma—an event that completely transformed her understanding of the mind-body connection, trauma healing, and somatic therapy. In this episode, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your body’s intelligence, break free from unconscious trauma patterns, and access deep emotional healing. 🔑 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: ✨ The shocking near-death experience that changed everything ✨ What somatic therapy really is and how it works ✨ How your nervous system stores childhood trauma and survival patterns ✨ Why you ignore your gut feelings—and how to trust your body again ✨ The truth about body intuition vs. overthinking ✨ How unconscious beliefs shape your adult life and relationships ✨ Powerful somatic practices for trauma recovery and emotional healing ✨ How movement-based healing (Open Floor, Family Constellations) unlocks stored emotions ✨ Simple daily tools to reconnect with your body’s wisdom 🌿 About Celia Bray Celia Bray is the founder of Somatic Psychology International and author of Inscribed: Your Body’s Hidden Script. With over 20 years of global experience, she integrates modern psychology, somatic healing, and embodied practices to help people release trauma and reclaim authentic living. 🧠 Topics Covered (SEO Keywords): somatic therapy, trauma healing, body keeps the score, mind body connection, nervous system regulation, childhood trauma healing, emotional healing, somatic psychology, body intuition, trauma recovery, embodied healing, subconscious beliefs, survival patterns, mental health podcast, personal growth, mindfulness practices, somatic exercises, holistic healing, self awareness, emotional release therapy 📌 Why You Should Watch If you’ve ever: Ignored your gut feeling and regretted it Felt stuck in repeating emotional patterns Struggled with anxiety, trauma, or overwhelm Wanted to understand your body’s signals This episode will change how you see yourself—forever. 🔔 Don’t Forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for more deep conversations on mental health & personal growth#mentalhealth #Wellness #Relationship #PersonalGrowth #Self-Development

Episode 451 of Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan features an inspiring and transformational conversation as Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Dr. Yosi Amram—licensed clinical psychologist, CEO leadership coach, serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author—to explore the power of spiritual intelligence in leadership, relationships, and personal growth. Dr. Yosi Amram, a former founder and CEO of two companies that successfully went public, has coached over 100 CEOs—many leading billion-dollar organizations. With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, Yosi is a pioneering researcher in spiritual intelligence (SQ), with over 1,000 academic citations. He is also the award-winning author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired. In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine interviews Dr. Amram about his groundbreaking book and his deeply personal journey—from his upbringing in Israel and rapid rise in the military, to becoming a successful tech entrepreneur. He shares the profound story of a spiritual awakening that occurred during a massage, which ultimately led him to leave his company, Individual Inc., before it went public—redirecting his life toward transpersonal psychology, inner transformation, and conscious leadership. The conversation dives into the concept of spiritual intelligence, defined as the ability to access and apply spiritual resources and qualities to enhance both personal and professional effectiveness. Dr. Yosi introduces the Integrated Spiritual Intelligence Scale, which measures five essential domains: meaning, grace, truth, wisdom, and transcendence. He emphasizes that spiritual intelligence is universal, practical, and not limited to religious belief systems. Dr. Yosi and Dr. Foojan explore how spiritual intelligence enhances organizational leadership, helping leaders create purpose-driven cultures rooted in shared values, vision, and authenticity. These qualities lead to stronger team dynamics, increased employee engagement, higher morale, and improved financial performance. They also discuss the powerful intersection of spiritual traditions, positive psychology, and leadership science, highlighting shared traits such as purpose, integrity, service, humility, and compassion. These qualities are essential for shifting from transactional leadership to human-centered collaboration, fostering deeper connection, trust, and belonging in the workplace. A key theme in the episode is relational intelligence, inspired by Martin Buber’s I-Thou vs. I-It philosophy. Dr. Yosi explains how treating others as whole human beings rather than objects creates meaningful relationships, both in business and in personal life. The discussion expands into the connection between spirituality and health, emphasizing how emotions like gratitude, love, and acceptance support healing and well-being, while anger and disconnection can negatively impact mental and physical health. Living with intention and embodying these virtues leads to a more fulfilled, balanced, and resilient life. In a compelling study of 100 couples, Dr. Yosi reveals that spiritual intelligence is the strongest predictor of relationship satisfaction, even more than emotional intelligence or attachment styles. Unlike material resources, spiritual qualities such as love and gratitude grow when shared, creating powerful positive cycles in romantic relationships. Finally, Dr. Yosi reflects on the importance of self-connection and inner alignment, sharing how life’s challenges can serve as catalysts for awakening and returning to one’s authentic self. He invites listeners to deepen their own spiritual intelligence through his work, teachings, and community initiatives focused on compassion, presence, and conscious living. #mentalhealth #Wellness #Relationship #PersonalGrowth #Self-Development