Ep. 77 Finding Your Identity: Navigating Culture, Belonging, and Self-Leadership with Urmi Hossain

Ep. 77 Finding Your Identity: Navigating Culture, Belonging, and Self-Leadership with Urmi Hossain

In this episode, Charles Davis sits down with Urmi Hossain — author, speaker, podcast host, and finance professional based in Montreal.  Urmi shares her journey as a third culture woman who moved from Italy to Canada, and how navigating questions of identity, belonging, and culture shaped her into an advocate for women's empowerment and self-leadership.  From her book 'Discovering Your Identity' to her podcast 'Stories Beyond Borders,' this is a conversation about embracing who you are — and choosing yourself. Urmi can be found on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/ Or through the Women in Leadership Montreal chapter https://www.womeninleadership.ca/montreal https://behappypodcast.com

Ep. 76 How to Slay Stress Once and For All!

You are driving down the road. Your eyes are flicking back and forth, waiting for something to happen.  Why? Your brain is saying that bad things always happen to you.  Late in the day, you are at home, sitting on the couch but your alert level is still high. You are still waiting for the other shoe to drop.  Maybe while you were driving, you heard the news of the state of the state of the world, or the economy or a thousand other things that keep running through your brain and keep you in the flight or fight mode. It is time for this to end for you! In this episode, Charles shares his story and how stress was the runner of his life. He felt that every time something remotely good happened to him, it was only a matter of time before something terrible followed along.  He was always looking around for that next thing to kick him down a little further until he discovered a couple of books and a simple practice that has totally revolutionized his life. It is time for your stress to pack up and leave for good. It is time to realize a truly happy state.  Listen in to learn how to change your inner self and drop kick stress from you life. https://behappypodcast.com

Ep. 75 Do you really want what you think you want?

What is it that you want? Are you sure you really want it? Charles shares a couple of his stories from his past.  One about something he really wanted and got, even though he paid the price with his body. Another, about something he thought he wanted, but when the price was again the wellbeing of his body, the price was too high. Learn about how you can tell what it is that you want and also what you have to do, or more so, who you have to be top get it.

Ep. 74 Change Your Day and Change Your Life

How do you start your day? Charles shares his experience and what he learned at his recent Dr. Joe Dispenza retreat experience.  Starting your day sets you up for the rest of the day. How do you start yours? Learn how to have better days and a better life altogether.  What is it that would make you more happy?  In this episode, find out how you can find a more happy life and manifest what you really need to find that.

Ep.73 Sam Blakney-Gale - Purposeful Transitions: A Path to Happiness

In this episode of the Be Happy podcast, host Charles Davis speaks with Sam Blakney-Gale about her journey towards happiness, embracing change, and the importance of community.  Sam shares her experiences of moving frequently throughout her life, how these transitions shaped her perspective on happiness, and the growth that came from adversity.  The conversation delves into the impact of grief, the ongoing journey of self-discovery, and the power of sharing personal stories to connect with others. Sam emphasizes that happiness is a continuous journey rather than a destination, and that every experience, good or bad, can serve a purpose in helping others.  Charles and Sam explore the themes of spirituality, inspiration, and personal growth through the lens of running and community.  They discuss how shared experiences can create spiritual connections, the importance of trying new things, and the role of therapy in personal development.  Sam shares her journey from hesitance to embracing running, highlighting the supportive community she found along the way. They also touch on the impact of injury on motivation and the empowerment that comes from self-acceptance and overcoming challenges. https://behappypodcast.com