In this episode, I dive into the powerful lessons from Dr. Gabor Maté’s book When the Body Says No — a deep look into how stress, trauma, and emotional suppression don’t just affect the mind, but actually show up in the body.

We explore how the habits we learn from a young age — like people-pleasing, saying yes when we mean no, or bottling up anger — can lead to burnout, chronic illness, and emotional numbness. This is about more than just physical health; it’s about listening to what your body has been trying to tell you all along.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or like your body is running the show when your mind is saying "I'm fine" — this one’s for you.

After the Bell

In this emotional return to After the Bell, I share the real reason I’ve been silent for the past few months.

After losing my grandfather — the man who taught me resilience, hard work, and how to stand tall during life’s hardest moments — I wasn’t sure if I could keep going.

But the lessons he passed down reminded me that resilience isn’t about avoiding pain. It’s about walking through it with purpose.

This episode marks a new chapter. A new rhythm. After the Bell is now a daily solo podcast — Monday to Friday — packed with raw stories, mindset tools, and mental strength strategies to help you navigate your own challenges.

If you’ve ever lost someone, felt stuck, or struggled to show up for yourself — this episode is for you.

After the Bell