In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo, Transformational Coach speaks with Zolal Habibi about a life shaped by loss, resilience, and a commitment to something larger than herself.

At just seven years old, Zolal lost her father, a writer and human rights activist, to political violence. What could have defined her life through grief instead became the moment that reshaped how she saw the world. Rather than identifying as a victim, she made a decision early on to view her experience through strength, responsibility, and purpose .

That internal shift influenced every decision that followed. From understanding the broader reality of injustice to choosing action over helplessness, Zolal committed her life to advocacy and raising awareness. She went on to join the Iranian Resistance and has spent decades working toward freedom, accountability, and change.

This conversation explores trauma, identity, responsibility, and the power of perspective. It reinforces that even in the most extreme circumstances, individuals still have the ability to decide how they respond—and that response can shape not only their life, but the lives of others.

Contact Information:

Debbie Longo Transformational Coach:

Email: debbie@lifeinbloomny.net

Website: https://lifeinbloomny.net

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-longo-life-in-bloom-ny/

Zolal Habibi:

Website: https://www.ncr-iran.org/

Additional Resources: https://maryamrajavi4change.com/ https://iranfreedom.org/ https://oiac.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zolalhabibi

Email: zolalhk@gmail.com