My Humanity Is Showing

Have you ever stood on the brink of a new endeavor feeling both invigorated and terrified? That's where I find myself as I return from my hiatus, inviting you to join me on a journey of authenticity and new beginnings. Today, we strip away the glossy facades to embrace the raw and real challenges of life's transitions. As we share this space, I'll talk about my aspirations of transforming our heartfelt conversations ...

Have you ever found yourself enveloped in the seemingly mundane, like a traffic jam, only to discover a hidden gem of beauty and calm within the chaos? I've had such an epiphany, and it's a tale I'm eager to share with you, one that dives into the surprisingly transformative power of gratitude. This episode of "My Humanity is Showing" is a heartfelt recounting of personal stories where gratitude became my N...

“Have you ever pondered over the real essence of aging and what it means to grow older? Picture a young boy, mind full of curiosity, innocently fascinated with the ritual of shaving - fast forward to that same boy, now a man, staring at the mirror with a different type of fascination, one that comes with the stark reality of aging. Join me, Amjad, as we navigate this complex yet beautiful journey of life, and the changing prioritie...

My hunger for seizing every opportunity often feels overpowering, much like the main character in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. i often deal with an irresistible urge to seize every opportunity which makes me forget to take out time for myself.

This was an interesting episode for me as I had a clear visual image pop into my head early in the share and decided to follow it. I’ll let the listeners decide if...

I often find myself repeating words and phrases I heard growing up, without even realizing it. In many cases, these phrases are negative self-talk. I call these the “old tapes” I play. In this episode, I reflect on some recent challenges with negative self-talk and examples of implicit bias that are hidden in my lexicon, and some ways I can work to “re-record” those internal messages.

Note: I mention a book I read in my yo...

I dedicate this episode to to World Suicide Prevention Day, and share my own experiences with suicidal ideation and attempts. My aim is to remove the stigma and foster a dialogue about mental health struggles. The last time I seriously considered ending my life was in February 2007, when I finally found the courage to ask for help. As a result, I have gradually learned a new way of life, replacing self-annihilation thoughts with se...

This is a special note about episode 34, “Fear drives my dysfunction…” A dedicated listener (and dear friend) highlighted an issue with the audio file, leading me to learn that the original recording was a garbled mess, followed by silence.

Fortunately, I was able to re-record and replace the faulty file. Sadly, the original recording is lost in the ether, but the new version should cover some of the key points and even fe...