S04E14 - Transcendental Meditation - Sarah El Nabulsi

<p>What happens when the pace of modern life starts working against us? In this episode, I sit down with DHA-licensed clinical psychologist Sarah El Nabulsi to talk about stress, burnout, anxiety, and the pressure to constantly perform. We explore what it means to build a life that is more aligned with who you are, and why slowing down can sometimes be one of the most productive things you can do.</p><p>Sarah introduces us to Transcendental Meditation (TM) and explains how she incorporates meditation alongside her work as a clinical psychologist. We discuss the differences she sees between TM and other forms of meditation, why meditation does not have to mean forcing your mind to become quiet, and how developing greater mental stillness can influence the way we respond to pressure. I also share my own experience with yoga and meditation, including the unexpected lesson that changed the way I measure progress.</p><p>We also explore meditation in the context of ADHD, autism, trauma, family dynamics, and high-performance environments. Sarah explains why she sometimes works with an entire family rather than focusing solely on one child, discusses the work of the Transcendental Meditation Organization, and shares how mental health professionals can pursue further training. We close with a conversation about fear, stress, and giving ourselves permission to make decisions from a more balanced and grounded place.</p><p>Podcasters</p><p>Ali Khawaja⁠ | https://alikhawaja.com </p><p>Sarah El Nabulsi | https://www.instagram.com/sarahelnabulsi</p><p>MHAE Website | ⁠https://www.mentalhealth.ae⁠ </p><p>MHAE Instagram | / mentalhealthae </p><p>Outline00:00 Meet Sarah El Nabulsi: Clinical Psychology &amp; Meditation </p><p>Sarah introduces her work as a DHA-licensed clinical psychologist and her role with the Transcendental Meditation Organization in the UAE.</p><p>03:01 Finding Work and a Life That Align With Who You Are</p><p>We discuss the pressure to follow a conventional path and why Sarah believes fulfillment comes from making choices that genuinely align with your nature and priorities.</p><p>05:23 How Meditation Can Change the Way You Navigate Life</p><p>Sarah shares how discovering meditation at university affected her performance, creativity, decision-making, and ability to stay grounded amid outside expectations.</p><p>07:31 My Personal Experience With Yoga, Meditation &amp; Stress</p><p>I share how yoga and meditation unexpectedly became part of my routine, and