Uniting not Dividing with Samra Zafar Artwork

Wisdom for Wellness

Do you want to improve your relationship? Are you interested in learning the science behind reducing anxiety? Why are changes and transitions so difficult and how can we make them easier? Wisdom for Wellness is a monthly podcast encompassing all things wellness and mental health featuring a variety of guests with different backgrounds, careers and life experiences. Join hosts Sam and Sarah as they have important conversations and thought-provoking discussions about how we can better take care of ourselves and each other. Wisdom for Wellness will provide you with information, resources, skills and new perspectives to continue learning new ways to improve your mental health & wellness.

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Uniting not Dividing with Samra Zafar

August 26, 2021 • Sarah & Sam • Season 1 • Episode 8

Content Warning: Domestic Violence & Abuse.

This month we speak with Samra Zafar, an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who advocates for gender equity, inclusion, and human rights. Samra shares ways to never compromise on your self respect and how to thrive despite adversity. Listen now to hear Samra’s inspiring story of how she became resilient with the help of her community and her "personal cheerleading squad".

Want to learn more about Samra? Check out Samra’s book, The Good Wife, “a modern-day fairy tale where the heroine saves her own life, in our Mental Health and Wellness Resource Library.

Take a look at her website where you can also send her a direct email: https://www.samrazafar.com/

"Be Your Own Hero" - Samra Zafar TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3aIHqK1szs

"I was abused as child bride and this is what I learned" - Samra Zafar TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPAG3I8P34k

This month, our musical feature is: Robert Benevides from the band Futura Free.

Check out their music below!

https://futurafree.bandcamp.com/album/reducer

If you are experiencing intimate partner violence, there are resources for you. Call Kingston Interval House Crisis Line for services in Kingston: 1 (800) 267-9445

To view a national list of transition houses, and to find a shelter in your area, please visit https://www.sheltersafe.ca/

Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668 6868

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1 866 863 0511

Fem’aide: 1-877-336-2433

Talk4Healing Help Line: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 613 233 7614

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