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Living a Life in Balance - PODCAST

Living a Life in Balance - PODCAST

著者： Abdullah Boulad
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Founder & CEO of THE BALANCE RehabClinic | Book Author & Podcast Host of "Living a Life in Balance" | Global Expert in Mental Health & Wellbeing

I lead one of the world’s most exclusive mental health and addiction treatment brands, helping global leaders, creatives, and high-net-worth individuals find deep healing and personal transformation. Through my podcast, I explore the intersection of psychology, purpose, and wellbeing.


This Podcast is dedicated to meaningful conversations about mental health, well-being, and the challenges we face today. It is part of my ongoing commitment to supporting people in navigating complex emotional and psychological struggles. Through open discussions with leading experts in the industry, I aim to break down barriers, challenge misconceptions, and offer valuable insights that can make a real difference.

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© 2026 Abdullah Boulad 代替医療・補完医療 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Understanding Gender Dysphoria and Identity: The Autism Connection | Dr. Az Hakeem

    Understanding Gender Dysphoria and Identity: The Autism Connection | Dr. Az Hakeem
    2026/07/22
    Send us Fan MailDisclaimer: The opinions expressed by guests on Living A Life In Balance are their own and do not reflect the views of THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic or Abdullah Boulad. This content is for general information only and is not medical, psychological, or legal advice. Views shared reflect the guest's individual clinical experience and may differ from mainstream clinical consensus. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.Can we explore difficult mental health topics without shutting down the conversation?Dr. Az Hakeem, Consultant Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychotherapist, and Group Analyst, joins Abdullah Boulad for a thought-provoking conversation about psychiatry, gender dysphoria, identity, trauma, psychotherapy, autism, burnout, and the importance of critical thinking in mental healthcare.Drawing on decades of experience in both the NHS and private practice, Dr. Hakeem reflects on his work in forensic psychotherapy before discussing the gender dysphoria psychotherapy service he established in the UK. He shares his clinical approach to understanding gender distress, why he believes psychotherapy should play a central role before irreversible medical interventions, and how his views evolved through years of working closely with patients.The conversation explores the relationship between biological sex and gender, the complexity of identity development, the role of autism and trauma in some patients presenting with gender dysphoria, and why Dr. Hakeem believes curiosity, careful assessment, and open dialogue remain essential in mental health practice. Abdullah and Dr. Hakeem also discuss parenting, supporting gender-questioning children, and the importance of creating space for conversations rather than rushing toward conclusions.Beyond gender, the discussion examines forensic psychotherapy, the lasting psychological impact of trauma, sexual behavior, emotional development, and the realities of treating anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout among high-performing professionals. Dr. Hakeem also shares practical advice on maintaining balance, protecting mental wellbeing, and avoiding the gradual path toward burnout.Whether you are interested in psychiatry, psychotherapy, mental health, trauma, gender identity, parenting, emotional wellbeing, or psychological resilience, this episode offers an in-depth conversation on some of today's most challenging and widely debated topics through the lens of one clinician's decades of experience.About Dr Az: Dr. Hakeem is a highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrist, Medical Psychotherapist, Group Analyst, and published author with over 25 years of experience. He completed his specialist training in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Psychotherapy at the Royal Free Hospital and the Portman Clinic (Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust). He also holds an MSc in Group Analysis (Distinction) from Birkbeck, University of London and is a qualified Group Analyst.00:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Az Hakeem00:01:52 - From Art and Literature to Psychiatry00:03:30 - Inside the World of Forensic Psychotherapy00:06:24 - Childhood, Identity and Growing Up Different00:08:13 - The Story Behind the Goth Aesthetic00:18:08 - Understanding Biological Sex, Gender and Gender Identity00:24:13 - Regret After Gender Transition: A Psychiatrist's Perspective00:27:04 - Autism and Gender Dysphoria: Exploring the Connection00:29:36 - The Tavistock Clinic Debate and Gender Care00:34:05 - Group Therapy for Gender Dysphoria: An Alternative Approach00:42:04 - Gender Medicine and the Debate Around Children00:44:24 - Supporting Gender-Questioning Children: Advice for Parents00:46:39 - Trauma, Sexual Development and Human Behavior00:53:18 - The Role of Curiosity in Mental Health Treatment00:56:42 - Why Every Story Deserves to Be Heard01:00:45 - Parenting Without Labels or Judgment01:06:14 - Burnout, Anxiety and Depression in High Performers01:08:47 - Why 'Mindless TV' Can Help Mental Recovery01:10:06 - Dr. Az Hakeem's Daily Habits for Balance01:12:30 - Final Reflections on Mental Health and Human BehaviourFollow Abdullah Boulad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullahboulad/ https://www.instagram.com/abdullahboulad/ Follow Dr Az:https://thebalance.clinic/about/team/psychiatrists/az-hakeem/ You can order Abdullah’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BC9S5TCF?ccs_id=c64f2588-7eb1-4592-b4d1-647a0f379b51 Follow THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebalancerehabclinic/ https://www.instagram.com/thebalancerehabclinic/
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  • When Love Becomes Abuse: The Healing Journey to Self-Worth & Growth | Jil Moore

    When Love Becomes Abuse: The Healing Journey to Self-Worth & Growth | Jil Moore
    2026/07/08

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    Can childhood experiences shape the way we love, heal, and see ourselves as adults?


    Jill Moore, Client Relations Director at THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic and Yoga Practitioner, joins Abdullah Boulad for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, emotional healing, mental health, yoga, healthy relationships, and personal transformation.


    Together, they explore how early family experiences, emotional suppression, and the search for validation can influence self-worth and relationship patterns later in life. Jill opens up about surviving an abusive relationship, rebuilding her confidence, and how yoga, therapy, and somatic healing became essential parts of her recovery journey.


    The conversation also examines the importance of healthy boundaries, vulnerability, family healing, and the realities of working in mental health. Jill shares what she has learned from supporting clients through recovery, why compassion and authenticity matter in healing, and how these experiences inspired her mission to help children and teenagers build emotional resilience through mindfulness and yoga.


    Whether you're navigating trauma, healing from difficult relationships, interested in mental health, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of personal growth, this episode offers thoughtful insights into resilience, self-awareness, and what it truly means to create a life in balance.


    About Jill Moore:
    Jill is a Yoga Practitioner and Director of Experience & Admissions at THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic. Passionate about the connection between yoga, mindfulness, and mental health, she helps individuals develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and balance. Inspired by her own healing journey, Jill advocates for a holistic approach to wellbeing and is dedicated to supporting people on their path toward recovery and personal growth.

    00:00:00 - Introduction to Jill Moore's Journey
    00:02:04 - The Childhood Trauma That Changed Everything
    00:04:29 - Growing Up Without Emotional Safety
    00:05:51 - Self-Worth, Family Expectations & Seeking Validation
    00:10:46 - How Low Self-Esteem Led to a Toxic Relationship
    00:12:19 - Surviving an Abusive Relationship
    00:17:05 - The Life Lessons Hidden in Trauma
    00:20:15 - Why We Try to Heal Other People
    00:22:02 - How Yoga Became a Path to Healing
    00:23:40 - Leaving Everything Behind to Become a Yoga Teacher
    00:26:47 - Why Yoga Is More Than Physical Exercise
    00:28:08 - Working in Mental Health at THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic
    00:31:00 - Somatic Therapy and Releasing Stored Trauma
    00:34:26 - Healing Family Relationships Through Honest Conversations
    00:37:01 - Why Children Need Emotionally Available Parents
    00:40:31 - The Challenges and Rewards of Helping Others Heal
    00:44:52 - Jill's Mission to Help Children Build Emotional Resilience
    00:48:22 - Daily Habits for Better Mental Health and Balance
    00:50:01 - Why Animals Can Be Powerful for Emotional Healing
    00:50:31 - Final Reflections on Healing, Purpose & Living in Balance

    Follow Abdullah Boulad:
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    Follow Jil:
    https://www.instagram.com/moorechill.byjilmoore/

    You can order Abdullah’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BC9S5TCF?ccs_id=c64f2588-7eb1-4592-b4d1-647a0f379b51

    Follow THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic:
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    51 分
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy: How Horses Help People Heal | Denise Stergoulis

    Equine-Assisted Therapy: How Horses Help People Heal | Denise Stergoulis
    2026/06/24

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    Can horses help people heal from addiction, ADHD, trauma, and emotional challenges in a deeper, more connected way?


    In this episode of Living A Life In Balance, Denise Stergoulis joins Abdullah Boulad, CEO of THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic, for a powerful conversation about equine therapy, addiction recovery, ADHD, mental health, trauma healing, relapse, personal growth, and the emotional connection between humans and horses.


    Drawing from her own recovery journey, Denise shares how overcoming addiction led her to become an addiction therapist and equine therapy practitioner. She discusses growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia, finding purpose later in life, and the lessons she has learned from helping people navigate recovery, relapse, trauma, and personal growth.


    The episode explores how horses can act as powerful emotional mirrors, helping individuals build self-awareness, trust, confidence, and connection. Denise also explains why recovery is about much more than stopping a behavior, it is about addressing the deeper issues underneath and creating lasting change.


    Whether you are interested in mental health, addiction recovery, ADHD, personal development, trauma healing, or equine-assisted therapy, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and inspiration.


    About Denise:
    Denise is an experienced Integrative therapist with specialist recognition in substance addiction. She combines her extensive experience with an incisive, challenging, and empowering style to maximize healing and growth. She combines traditional methods with specialist equine-assisted psychotherapy to develop a highly tailored plan for a wide variety of clients.


    00:00:00 - From Addiction Recovery To Helping Others Heal
    00:01:32 - The Power Of Hope In Recovery And Healing
    00:03:11 - Growing Up With Undiagnosed ADHD And Dyslexia
    00:04:52 - Leaving London To Find Purpose In Australia
    00:07:39 - How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed Everything
    00:09:50 - Why Horses Became A Lifelong Source Of Strength
    00:12:17 - Building Confidence Through Horses And Purpose
    00:14:19 - From Media Career To Motherhood And Identity Loss
    00:18:59 - Reinventing Life After Raising Three Children
    00:22:06 - From Patient To Addiction Therapist At The Priory
    00:23:43 - Going Back To University Later In Life
    00:26:41 - What Working In Addiction Recovery Taught Me
    00:30:47 - Why Addiction Recovery Is Harder Than Most People Think
    00:33:48 - The Habits Behind Long-Term Recovery Success
    00:37:27 - How Equine Therapy Helps People Heal Faster
    00:43:55 - How Horses Detect Human Emotions And Anxiety
    00:47:34 - Why Equine Therapy Helps People Get Unstuck
    00:50:27 - Inside An Equine Therapy Session
    00:58:04 - Who Can Benefit Most From Horse-Assisted Therapy?
    01:03:34 - Finding Purpose, Passion And Balance In Life

    Follow Abdullah Boulad:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullahboulad/
    https://www.instagram.com/abdullahboulad/

    Follow Denise:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-stergoulis-mbacp-accred-714187104/

    You can order Abdullah’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BC9S5TCF?ccs_id=c64f2588-7eb1-4592-b4d1-647a0f379b51

    Follow THE BALANCE Rehab Clinic:
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebalancerehabclinic/
    https://www.instagram.com/thebalancerehabclinic/

    #AddictionRecovery #EquineTherapy #HorseTherapy #MentalHealth #ADHD #RecoveryJourney #PersonalDevelopment #TraumaRecovery #Neurodiversity #AddictionTreatment #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney #LivingALifeInBalance #Podcast
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    1 時間 7 分
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