Survivor to Thriver Show with Happiness Expert Samia Bano

Samia Bano
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Learn exactly how to thrive in every area of your life, and do it with fun and ease! Your spiritual and mental health is the foundation upon which your thriving life is built. Therefore most of our episodes focus on how you can enhance your spiritual and mental health. However, we also sprinkle in episodes that help you see how you can thrive in other areas of your life as well, such as your relationships, profession/business, etc. Please like and share the episodes of this podcast that you find helpful, informative, or inspiring so others can benefit from them too! NOTE: Episodes older than 3 months are archived in video format on Samia's YouTube channel. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/c/SamiaBano

  1. 1d ago

    How creators can use AI for clarity, productivity, and empowerment. Albert Bramante & Samia Bano

    How can #creatives use #AI to #becomemore productive without letting AI take over the #creativeprocess?      Dr. Albert Bramante, Ph.D. #TalentAgent, #Psychology Professor, #Author of "Rise Above the Script", shares #practicaltips and strategies for using #ChatGPT, Claude, #GoogleGemini, and Perplexity as tools for brainstorming, research, writing, and #productivity—while keeping your own voice, stories, experience, and creativity at the centre.  Plus, we explore the growing concerns around AI dependence, #AIrelationships, synthetic intimacy, social media, loneliness, and our changing communication skills.  This powerful conversation asks us to consider where AI belongs in our lives—and where #healthyboundaries need to remain.   About Albert Bramante, Ph.D.: For over 20 years, Albert has helped performers, educators, and creators #breakthroughfear and self-doubt—whether that’s  #impostersyndrome, self-sabotage, or believing they’re not “enough”—using a unique combination of #psychology, #hypnosis, #NLP, and practical tech skills.  As a professor, talent agent, and certified hypnotist, Albert's mission aligns with making change fun, actionable, and, yes, easy for creatives. He also teaches coaches and creators how to harness AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to simplify content creation and cut down overwhelm. Learn more and connect with Dr. Albert now at: https://bramanteartists.com/ https://linktr.ee/albertbramante #ArtificialIntelligence #AIForCreatives #AIProductivity #AIClarity #AIAndCreativity #HumanConnection #HumanTouch #CreativeMindset #PerformanceMindset #ContentCreation #AIWriting #PromptEngineering  #ClaudeAI #PerplexityAI #AIAndMentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing #AIEthics #AIAndTheFuture #CreativeEmpowerment #SelfTrust #AuthenticContent #PersonalBranding #Creators _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click:  https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

  2. Aug 11

    Listen to Your Heart: The Path From Division to Love. Gail Dixon & Samia Bano

    "...Words can hurt or words can heal. Now more than ever, it's important that we use the #powerofwords to create and connect, rather than to divide and destroy...". -- Gail Dixon,  #Leader, #Speaker, #BestSellingAuthor, & #Founder of Heart’s Voice Movement.      In this deeply meaningful conversation, Gail Dixon, founder of the Hearts Voice Movement, explores how to reconnect with your #innertruth, use language as a sacred tool, and move through life from #love rather than fear, anger, lack, or division. We talk about the power of #SelfTalk, #emotionalwounds, #difficultconversations, silence, boundaries, and what it really means to communicate #fromtheheart. Gail also shares why she believes there are “no others, only us” — and how living from this perspective can move us toward a more #compassionate, #connected, and #winwin world. If you’ve ever struggled with negative self-talk, painful words from others, #difficultrelationships, or knowing how to respond when someone comes at you with anger, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to pause, listen inward, and return to what your #heart knows to be true.   Learn more and connect with Gail now at:  https://heartsvoicemovement.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaildixonmessaging/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsvoicemovement YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaildixon6843   Plus, you can join Gail's FREE online "Gathering of Hearts" on the First Friday of each month at 12 pm EST by registering at: https://heartsvoicemovement.com/monthly #HeartVoice #HeartLedLiving #InnerVoice #ListenToYourHeart #PositiveSelfTalk #selftalkmatters #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #HeartLedCommunication #ConsciousCommunication #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualGrowth #DivineGuidance #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyBoundaries #LoveOverFear #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindfulCommunication #AuthenticLiving #ConsciousLiving #FindingYourPurpose #SpiritualJourney #GailDixon #wordsofwisdom  _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click:  https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

  3. Aug 4

    Being The Expert Authority In The Age of AI. With Christine Blosdale & Samia Bano

    AI can write books, create content, and answer questions— Will AI replace #coaches, #consultants, #authors, and #experts? How can we use AI without losing our voice? In this episode, Christine Blosdale, The Expert Authority #Coach, and Samia dive into one of today's biggest questions: how #AI is transforming business—and why authentic human experience still matters more than ever. Learn how to embrace AI as a tool while protecting the one thing technology can never duplicate: YOU. Christine shares the secrets to create magnetic authority that no AI—or competitor—can replicate! A Note from Christine about herself: I specialize in helping entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business owners develop and amplify their Expert Authority, so they can stand out, attract opportunities, and become go-to leaders in their industry. As the #1 #BestsellingAuthor of The Social Media and Branding Survival Guide: Digital Marketing So Irresistible, Even Your Ex Will Want To Follow You and a 25-year media veteran who has worked with industry giants like America Online and Microsoft, I bring insider strategies on #personalbranding, #visibility, and #digitalmarketing—and I’d love to share them with you! Learn more at: ExpertAuthorityCoach.com Plus: book a free #claritycall with Christine at:   http://www.chatwithchristineb.com  NOTE: In the interview, Christine referred the audience to a voice-to-text tool for creating blogs. You can access the tool at:  https://www.videotoblog.ai/?via=christine  #ExpertAuthority #AuthorityMarketing #ThoughtLeadership #BusinessCoach #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenInBusiness #VisibilityMarketing #AuthenticBranding #MarketingStrategy #OnlineBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ContentMarketing #PublicSpeaking #AIForBusiness #AuthenticLeadership #MindsetMatters #SuccessMindset #PurposeDrivenBusiness #businesssuccess #businesssolutions #businessstrategies _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/Z4MSZmgeLwsCZGCy8

  4. Jul 25

    How to Overcome Loneliness & Find Your People. Tannaz Hosseinpour & Samia Bano

    You can have friends, family, followers—even a full social calendar—and still feel deeply lonely.  In this episode, Tannaz Hosseinpour, registered psychotherapist qualifying, #relationshipcoach, #podcasthost and #author, explores the hidden causes of the modern #LonelinessEpidemic, why it's becoming a global #healthcrisis, and practical ways to build meaningful #healthyrelationships and #community.  Tannaz explains how #belonging is one of the most powerful forms of #healing and shares the #latestresearch on #loneliness, #psychologicalflexibility, and why genuine community can improve #mentalhealth, #reduceanxiety, and even impact physical health.      Tanaz is the host of the Minutes on Growth #Podcast, and loves to leverage podcasting as a way to directly inspire her listeners with insightful tips and strategies on how they too can set and #achievegoals of #innerhealing, #spiritualgrowth and personal #purpose. Learn more and connect with Tannaz now at: https://minutesongrowth.com/ #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #AuthenticConnection #EmotionalSafety #TraumaHealing #CommunityMatters #SelfAwareness #Psychology #Therapy #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #Connection #Vulnerability #PeoplePleasing #InnerHealing #EmotionalWellbeing #SocialConnection #AnxietyRecovery #DepressionAwareness #MindsetShift #SelfWorth #Psychotherapist #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingTogether #liveyourbestlife _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click:  https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

  5. Jul 18

    The Most Powerful Steps to Lasting Transformation. With Jesseca Banchy & Samia Bano

    Do you keep repeating the same #emotionalpatterns, relationships, or struggles? Tune in to this episode now to learn the most powerful steps to lasting #transformation, #lastingchange, grounded in Magnetic Soul Healing.  Jesseca Banchy reveals the deeper realities of #emotionalhealing, learning to sit with #difficultemotions, and creating #sustainablechange instead of temporary relief. Jesseca offers the practical steps to create a #healthyrelationship with yourself and others. Note: Many people spend years trying to "fix" themselves, believing they're broken. Jesseca explains why true healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about rediscovering the #authentic person you've always been beneath fear, trauma, and conditioning.  Jesseca Banchy is the Founder of Magnetic Soul Healing.  Learn more and connect with Jesseca now at: https://magneticsoulhealing.org/ #soulhealing #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney #SelfHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #ConsciousLiving #InnerHealing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #AuthenticLiving #EmpowerYourself #MentalWellness #EnergyHealing #MindBodySpirit #HealingTransformation #PurposeDrivenLife #SelfWorth #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #ConsciousPodcast #PersonalDevelopment  _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click:https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

  6. Jul 18

    How teens can improve their mental health and build resilience. Lawrence Harris & Samia Bano

    When algorithms give you everything to look at but nothing to feel, and AI can write your thoughts before you can, how do you discover who you are? Today's youth face unprecedented challenges, navigating a loneliness epidemic in a hyper-connected world. We are fighting to learn how to learn and think for ourselves, racing to outpace technological dependency before we forget how to think at all. If you're a young person or know a young person facing such challenges, listen now to this interview with Lawrence Harris, Youth Empowerment Speaker, to learn how you can #liveyourbestlife and achieve true success now by improving your #mentalhealth and #buildingresilience. Lawrence will motivate you to stop living on autopilot with his practical insights into #emotionalhealing, #mindsettransformation, #selfawareness, and creating #lastingchange from the #insideout.  Click the link below to get a FREE BOOK of inspirational quotes that Lawrence has compiled: https://speakerhub.com/cta/ZlPbIq Connect with Lawrence at: https://www.lawrencecharris.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-harris-8b0177324/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencecempowers https://www.youtube.com/@lawrencecempowers #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #PurposeDrivenLife #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #SelfDiscovery #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetMatters #Transformation #AuthenticLiving #Resilience #ConsciousLiving #PersonalDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth #SelfLeadership #LifePurpose #PositiveMindset #InnerPeace #Empowerment #HealingTransformation #achiveyourdreams #achiveyourgoals  _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

  7. Jul 1

    Betrayal Trauma Explained: Why Broken Trust Hurts So Much (And How to Heal). Mr. Jay & Samia Bano

    Why does betrayal feel like it shatters your entire world?  #BetrayalTrauma practitioner and #RelationshipCoach Mr. Jay explains why broken trust affects us so deeply, how childhood wounds amplify #emotionalpain, and the practical steps toward #healingafterinfidelity, abandonment, or emotional betrayal.  Mr. Jay shares the surprising statistics behind healing after betrayal, why many couples actually grow stronger, and the mindset shifts necessary to #rebuildtrust, restore intimacy, and move forward together after emotional devastation. This episode offers hope for anyone #rebuildingtrust after trauma. Learn more and connect with Mr. Jay at: www.MrJayRelationshipCoach.com https://linktr.ee/traumapractitionerjay #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumahealing #relationshiphealing #rebuildingtrust #trustafterbetrayal #infidelityrecovery #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #attachmenttrauma #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing #selftrust #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #mentalhealth #anxietyrecovery #depressionhealing #forgivenessjourney #boundaries #selfworth #resilience #personalgrowth #spiritualhealing #healthyrelationships #healthyrelationshiptips _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

  8. Jun 24

    Finding the silver lining in pain. Karen Olson & Samia Bano

    Can life's greatest pain become your greatest #purpose?  Listen now to Karen Olson's #incrediblestory. It is a testament to the power of #resilience.  Karen Olson faced devastating personal loss, career setbacks, and a life-changing accident. Yet through every challenge, she found purpose in #servingothers. Learn how she founded and grew Family Promise, a national #nonprofitorganization that helps #homeless and low-income families. Family Promise has already helped over one million people find #hope, #housing, and a #newbeginning! This conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and offers guidance for anyone searching for purpose. Karen has written her story in her #memoir, "Meant for More." Check it out at: https://prbythebook.com/experts/karen-olson/  Learn more about Family Promise at: https://familypromise.org/ #findingthesilverlining #silverlining #FamilyPromise #EndHomelessness #FamilyHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #InspiringStories #PurposeDrivenLife #Compassion #KindnessMatters #OvercomingAdversity #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #MentalHealthAwareness #LifePurpose #InspirationalPodcast #MotivationalInterview #ChangeTheWorld #Humanity #ActsOfKindness #PodcastEpisode #servinghumanity #servingthecommunity  #nonprofitleadership #lowincomesupport #unhoused #homelessness #helphomeless  _____________________________________ ABOUT SAMIA: Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease… Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training. Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.   Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly. Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.  Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.   Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :) To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click:  https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

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Learn exactly how to thrive in every area of your life, and do it with fun and ease! Your spiritual and mental health is the foundation upon which your thriving life is built. Therefore most of our episodes focus on how you can enhance your spiritual and mental health. However, we also sprinkle in episodes that help you see how you can thrive in other areas of your life as well, such as your relationships, profession/business, etc. Please like and share the episodes of this podcast that you find helpful, informative, or inspiring so others can benefit from them too! NOTE: Episodes older than 3 months are archived in video format on Samia's YouTube channel. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/c/SamiaBano

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