Compassionate strategies to support others through grief, stress, and struggle.

In this episode of Resilience Across Borders, host Rachid Zahidi, author of EmoGym Journal, a practical guide and workbook for building emotional clarity, discipline, and healthier habits, talks about how we can truly support someone who's going through a difficult season.

Life brings challenges: grief, financial struggles, burnout, illness, and emotional pain. And often, the hardest part is not knowing what to say or how to help.

This episode breaks down simple but powerful ways to show up with compassion and presence, without feeling like you need the perfect words.

Rachid shares five practical strategies, along with real-life examples, that make a meaningful difference when someone you care about is hurting.

What We Cover in This Episode

1. Listen Without Trying to Fix Everything

Why presence matters more than solutions—and how to make people feel heard without minimizing their experience.

2. Offer Practical Help (Not Vague Promises)

How specific acts of service can ease emotional overload and what to say instead of "Let me know if you need anything."

3. Respect Their Space and Their Pace

Understanding different coping styles and how to support someone without pressure, guilt, or expectations.

4. Encourage Small, Manageable Steps

How little actions—like a short walk or a coffee meet-up—help rebuild emotional stability.

5. Remind Them They're Not Alone

Small, consistent gestures that create comfort and connection during a difficult season.

Key Takeaway

Supporting someone isn't about fixing their pain—it's about showing up with compassion, patience, and presence. Kindness matters more than perfect words.

Connect with Rachid Zahidi

🌐 Blog & episodes: resilience.com
📘 Author of: The EMO Gym Journal - a guide to emotional clarity, focus, and better habits
🎧 Follow the podcast: Resilience Across Borders
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