Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of a John Petrelli, a fitness trainer who defied all odds. We explore how he overcame a troubled past, including encounters with violence and time spent behind bars, only to face another life-altering challenge — an autoimmune disease called GBS, that left him temporarily paralyzed. Through determination and will power, he not only rebuilt his life but is also an inspiration to countless others. You can find him and his cur...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text Today, we interview Sage, a sex worker working in a legal and regulated brothel in Las Vegas. She gets candid and raw about the industry, offering a rather unconventional perspective on life as a prostitute. By covering topics like safety and health, protection and soliciting, Sage shares how serving her clients has given her job some meaning and hopes to remove stigmas around the industry and promote a more open conversation and perception. Support the show Additionally, you can ...
Jun 19, 2023•55 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text This episode is part two of a two-part series, where we interview Amaranthia, who shares with us the years of bullying she faced as a minority of color in a predominately white neighborhood. She reveals the deep impact it had on her mental and even physical health during her teenage years, leading to agoraphobia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and how she utilizes art as therapy. To view and support her business, visit https://www.sistacreativesrising.com Support the sh...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 25
Send us a text Listeners, if you've been enjoying our show, here's a personal favourite podcast that I listen to, that I think you would like: The Life Shift Podcast The host, Matt interviews people about the moments that changed their lives. He creates a safe space for guests to get vulnerable about their stories, tribulations and triumphs, and more importantly builds a community for listeners to know they are not alone. The stories featured on The Life Shift are wide ranging, and offer a beaut...
Jun 01, 2023•3 min
Send us a text A Buddhist and Frances Perkins Scholar, Claire's journey to scholarship began during her childhood in Barbados when she sought relief from the chaos of living under domestic violence. Claire uses her creative works and writings to encourage 'women-identified and femme-expressing' trauma-survivors to utilize art for self-improvement. In the 1990s, standing at The Door of No Return in Senegal, where enslaved people last saw their homeland, she reaffirmed her purpose: to overcome int...
May 22, 2023•46 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text This episode features Lorraine, who openly talks about the string of toxic relationships she experienced. From a forced abortion that led to severe depression, to stalking and vandalism, to cheating and scamming, Lorraine was left to look deep within. She shares with us the importance of loving and respecting yourself first in order to have a healthier and happier relationship. To contact Lorraine: Website: https://www.the-empoweress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theempow...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 23
Send us a text This episode features Meg, a resilient and inspiring individual, who shares with us the story about the trying year that forced her to resign from her lifestyle and look deep inwards. She details her decision to leave civilization and live a more primal life in the wild for a year. You will hear about the wonders and challenges she faced with the quiet lifestyle, and how connecting with nature helped her find inner peace and strength; also, she shares her insights for anyone feeli...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 22
Send us a text Heather Sweeney, a mental fitness coach, reminds us of what it means to be human, living in the present and build resilience. She shares her own personal experience fighting through some of the toughest mental and physical barriers to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro during the COVID pandemic. From walking through blizzards to serious altitude sickness, listen to what it takes to climb one of the toughest mountains on Earth. If you would like to contact Heather or learn more about her work,...
Apr 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text In this episode we invite Anthony Lopez, a survivor of a high school shooting that occurred in 1989 in Anaheim. He recalls in detail what he remembers of the gruelling day, being shot, and the post shootout trauma and recovery of him and his peers. Anthony now runs a podcast, called Grandpa & The Millennial, on leadership. Click to find the podcast: www.gramsandm.com Follow and contact them on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/872775977273877 Support the show Additionall...
Mar 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 20
Send us a text Our guest discusses with us about her experience with having synesthesia, in particular colour-grapheme and time-space synesthesia. She talks about how she discovered having it and the ways it impacted her life. Is this a gift or a curse? Would you want it? Let us know on the platforms below. Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube . Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 19
Send us a text Today’s episode features an extraordinary guest: Mohawk Matt discusses his transition from graffiti art to street gangs and that finally led him to prison. In addition to detailing his painful addiction to drugs and the impact it made on him, he also describes some of the grueling things he witnessed in prison. Rock bottom hit hard but it allowed Matt to reflect deeply and commit to turn his life around, to the success story he shares with us today. Support the show Additionally, ...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 18
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Rae Lee on what it means to be a transgender woman in the USA and Shanghai. She discusses grappling with gender dysphoria and how she came to accept and love herself. We talk about gender expression, finding community, coming out, the LGBT+ stigma, transitioning and integrating; finally, we unpack how we can shed heteronormative barriers and be more more inclusive in language. You can find Rae on the following platforms: Her instagram handle: RaeLee_S...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 17
Send us a text In today’s episode Clay Tumey recounts in detail the years he spent robbing banks. I dive deep to understand why and specifically how he did them, and what eventually drove him to turn his life around. We dig deep about life in prison and his journey of rehabilitation and building self-awareness. Clay describes some of the challenges he faced after prison with integrating back into society and some offers great insight from his experiences. Support the show Additionally, you can n...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 16
Send us a text In today’s episode, Macy Yang shares with us her very own deeply personal experience with bipolar disorder and the various treatments she underwent, many of which were quite brutal. She recounts her time being institutionalised in Holland, and compares that with later experiences back home in Shanghai. Listen through to hear how she figured out her triggers and how she stays in control of her illness. If you would like to get in touch with Macy, you may email her on: lagopoah.yang...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 15
Send us a text In today’s episode, Jody Smith discusses his experience with anxiety and epilepsy that eventually led to the surgical removal of part of the amygdala in his brain. He recounts his post-surgery recovery and the ensuing changes he noticed in his personality and behaviour with the absence of fear. Today, he advocates this surgery for individuals with any form of crippling anxiety. Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode h...
Jan 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text In today's episode, we feature John Doe, a survivor of the cult called Children of God, or now known as Family International. Coming in close contact with the founder, David Berg, his parents were drawn to the beliefs of the cult, and soon found themselves swept in deeply. John Doe chronicles his personal experiences within the cult and shares everything you need to know about life in the CoG. Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your fav...
Dec 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text In today’s episode, we will be featuring a brave woman whose pain and suffering were the stepping stones to finding her freedom, Shamsa’s journey continues. Upon returning to Somalia as a young adult, the tribulations she faced there, and how it has shaped her life to becoming the woman she is today. Follow Shamsa's Instagram @shamsaaraweelo Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube . Please subscribe, li...
Dec 05, 2022•49 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text In today’s episode, we will be featuring a brave woman whose pain and suffering were the stepping stones to finding her freedom. Shamsa Araweelo suffered Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at 6years old. Shamsa tells us about her memories of the procedure, the terrible after-effects of it and how she first found out she was different from other girls. Follow Shamsa's Instagram @shamsaaraweelo Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favouri...
Nov 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 11
Send us a text In today’s episode we are featuring mental health advocate Lorraine who has been focused on bringing more awareness to Mental Health for the past 2 years in Shanghai. Inspired by her own turbulent experience of trauma and struggles with mental health , her ensuing battle with an eating disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, her mission is now geared towards greater mental health Her path towards recovery came with tribulations, which led her to build a health and wellness pl...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 10
Send us a text In today’s episode we will be featuring a phenomenal story about a man who faced death and survived, giving him a fresh perspective on life. John C. was born with a heart condition, but didn’t know how vulnerable his life was until his near death experience after overworking himself physically and mentally. Once his heart stopped beating, John went through a spiritual awakening. He details his entire experience, and how it transformed his perception on the world. Support the show ...
Sep 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 9
Send us a text In today’s episode we will be featuring a brave and talented man who is leaving his mark in the film industry. After his life took a dark turn after struggling with a very rare form of cancer and the loss of his best friend, he has been rebuilding his life physically, mentally, and creatively. He is now a very talented director, writer, and editor and bases most of his work in Taiwan. His short films have won numerous awards as he combines his experiences with abstract themes to p...
Aug 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 8
Send us a text In today’s episode we are featuring a special guest who is passionate about his art of choice, photography. Being black and albino, Gavin faced the challenges of being different in America. He found his calling in the arts where he uses his energy and creativity to produce his stylistic photography and podcast. This episode themes around albinism, artistry, entrepreneurship, and creating unique art through being unapologetically you. Gavin Boulware is a photographer who currently ...
Jul 18, 2022•42 min•Ep. 7
Send us a text In today’s episode we are featuring a story about a man who has gone through his trial by fire and has come out stronger and empowered. After overcoming his own addictions to marijuana and other drugs, his journey took him through many rough patches that challenged him physically and mentally. This episode themes around his addiction, rehabilitation, his road to recovery, the importance of therapy, and his on-going journey with mental stability. Jayesh Dansinghani is a sports comm...
Jul 04, 2022•42 min•Ep. 6
Send us a text Shawnee Johnson is a social worker in the Adult Protective Services (APS) industry. She covers topics such as adult acute mental health, education in psychology and social work, the frustrations she experiences in her line of work and how she deals with work burnout. Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube . Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you...
Mar 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 5
Send us a text Ila Welty was raised in a conservative patriarchal Islamic family, desperately finding a way to escape and be free. In this episode she shares her story of her planned escape from Azerbaijan to Russia to Hong Kong. Today she stands alongside fighting for other women that feel trapped within their own homes. You can find Ila's work on the following platforms: Ila’s article: https://shewillsurvive.com/2020/09/14/guest-post-finding-freedom-from-patriarchy/ Instagram Handle: equalify_...
Mar 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 4
Send us a text This episode is a narrative on the life of Omar Ali. Omar discusses his childhood in Africa, his transformative years in America, and how the loss of a loved one affected his life drastically. Omar details the events that led to his rock bottom and how he ascended from it in the face of adversity. *Content warning: Please note that this episode contains explicit content that some people may find disturbing. Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video versi...
Feb 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 3
Send us a text This episode discusses the story of Karina Calver, a well-revered and empowered woman who faced a decade of trauma and abuse and came out the other side healed. She discusses her childhood, her road to recovery, the power of forgiveness and loving-kindness meditation. You can find Karina's work on the following platforms: Her memoir "A Girls Faith": https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Faith-Memoir-Karina-Calver-ebook/dp/B07P91MYDD Hukam Healing Instagram handle: hukamhealing TEDx XHKU ta...
Feb 07, 2022•30 min•Ep. 2
Send us a text Mental health is now more talked about than ever. After the paralyzing event that quarantined us all, we had a small taste of what it means to be locked up. For some, it was a time to reconnect with themselves, but for others, it was a moment of isolated torture. We may have felt caged, but is that what it truly feels like to be a prisoner? Today on the show, Dr Kajal Sakhrani discusses mental health in US prisons. She walks us through the process of therapy for prisoners in maxim...
Jan 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 1
Send us a text Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube . Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.org Email: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispective...
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