Best Bisma Anwar Podcasts (2026)

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Winter Coping 21:45

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3y ago21:45

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Join me for the last episode of Season 4 of Therappuccino! Do you struggle with the winter blues? Have you experienced symptoms of seasonal affective disorder lately? Tune in to learn how to deal with feelings of sadness and low mood. I share ways to cope better with holiday stress and have healthy boundaries with friends and family. The winter mon…

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Mental Health and Domestic Violence Awareness 32:05

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Please join me as I speak with Cynthia Catchings a licensed clinical social worker who has over 15 years of experience in the mental health profession, and she has served in different professional capacities (psychotherapist, executive director, and educator). Her clinical work, advocacy, and volunteer service have focused on working with domestic …

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Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 33:34

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Join me as I talk to Shawn Thomas, an expert in media consumption and behavior who currently works at TIkTok as a creator strategist. Shawn is also a freelance producer who organizes events for the Black community in California and Oregon. He is co-host of the QBT podcast, check them out below! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qbt-with-shawny-…

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Mommying While Muslim and why you need to go on a retreat 34:21

3+ y ago34:21

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Join me as I speak with Mommying While Muslim's dynamic duo- Dr.Uzma Jafri and Zaiba Hasan. These are two women who have been in the health and wellness space for almost the past decade. My organization Moxie Living is collaborating with Mommying While Muslim to bring a women's retreat to the DC/Virginia area this October. Tune in to find out more …

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Moxie Living 26:43

3+ y ago26:43

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Join me as I speak with Shireen Quaizar, a school psychologist and Dr. Fareen Malik, a physical therapist as we talk about our project Moxie Living. Our goal is to have a safe space for women to feel empowered, understand their needs, and find support for their mental and physical health. Moxie Living is the embodiment of healthy living and the art…

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Mental health in 2022 29:38

4y ago29:38

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Welcome to Season 4 of Therappuccino! Join me as I speak with Dr. Meaghan Rice about the mental health issues that families, couples, and working professionals are facing in 2022. To learn more about my work please check out therappuccino.comBy Bisma Anwar

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Navigating your relationship with food during the holidays 30:06

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Join me for the last episode of Season 3! I am speaking with Jill Daino, a licensed clinical social worker who is the co-director at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia in New York City. She is also a therapist at Talkspace and has a private practice. Jill speaks to us about healthy ways to navigate our relationship with food and eatin…

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Boundary setting during the holidays 21:44

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The holiday season is upon us and many people are celebrating for the first time since the pandemic started. Of course it is not always smooth sailing and we need to keep taking care of our mental health. Tune in as I talk about how to set healthy boundaries during the holiday season. Learn some strategies to assert yourself with family and friends…

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Mandala- Emotional Wellbeing for People of Color 28:37

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On this episode I am speaking with Tarun Galagali the founder and organizer of Mandala, a peer to peer community for people of color who would like to enrich their emotional wellbeing. Please check out their website below for more information. https://www.mandalaforus.comBy Bisma Anwar

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Meet in the The Pool 32:29

4+ y ago32:29

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Therappuccino is back after a summer break! Join me for an exciting conversation with Naaz Eshtehardi, LMHC as she tells us about her relationship coaching project. The Pool is a group of singles that are invested, emotionally intelligent and looking for companionship. For more information and to join the waitlist now check it out- https://redefine…

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Mental Health First Aid and College Mental Health 31:56

4+ y ago31:56

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Join me as I speak with Sabeen Sheikh, Mental health counselor, College counselor, Doctorate student and Board member of Heal Collective. Sabeen shares her knowledge and perspective on the mental health issues facing college students since the start of the pandemic. She also tells us more about the impact of Mental health first aid training and how…

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Post Pandemic Anxiety 20:35

4+ y ago20:35

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As the world starts to return back to normal many of us are feeling anxious. It can be difficult to cope with the stress of going back to work, school, or socializing. Tune in as I share coping strategies to help you positively deal with this anxiety. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback please reach out to me on therappuccino.com…

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Impact of Covid on Young Adults 32:20

4+ y ago32:20

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Join me as I speak with Psychiatrist Dr.Anita Verma as we discuss the impact of Covid on young adults. She shares her experiences with treating youth over the course of this pandemic. Dr. Verma highlights the most important issues that young adults have been facing during this time. She talks about their stress around life transitions such as going…

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Mental Health 101 26:31

4+ y ago26:31

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Many people are seeking mental health treatment but are not sure how to find a therapist. Let's talk about how therapy is helpful, how to find a therapist, different types and modalities of therapy and myths about therapy. Please reach out to me with any questions or comments through my website therappuccino.com…

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Addressing Trauma during the Pandemic 37:10

5y ago37:10

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Welcome to Season 3 of Therappuccino! Join me for the first episode of the season as as I speak with Whitney Hahn, a mental health counselor who currently works a rape and domestic violence advocate and is also involved with providing mental health services and resources to BIPOC activists. Whitney spoke about her experiences of working with these …

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Seasonal Affective Disorder during Covid 18:56

5y ago18:56

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Hey Everyone! This is the last episode for Season 2. Join me as I talk about 2020 and how it has impacted our mental health this year. I also talk about seasonal affective disorder and how that might affect more people as we are now facing winter in a pandemic. Please reach out to me with any comments or questions via my website therappuccino.com. …

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Mental Health in 2020 40:33

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I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a tumultuous year for all of us. Join me as I speak with Sarah Birdsong, a licensed mental health counselor based in Georgia. We processed what it has been like to go through this year and the impact it has had on our mental health as therapists and individuals. Learn more about Sarah at https://www.birds…

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Elections and Mental Health 27:22

5y ago27:22

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Join me for the second part of my conversation with the hosts of "Therapists are People Too" podcast, Sabeen, Frantzces, and Tonika. We share our thoughts around the current political climate and its impact on mental health. We also processed this election season and what it looks like for each of us as well as our clients. Learn more about "Therap…

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Pandemic Fatigue 28:18

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Join me as I speak with the hosts of "Therapists are People Too" podcast, Sabeen, Frantzces, and Tonika about pandemic fatigue. They share their perspectives and experiences as people and therapists about how this pandemic has impacted them. We process the idea of pandemic fatigue and what it looks like for each of us as well as our clients. To lea…

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Resilience in the Face of Covid- Part 2 32:43

5y ago32:43

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Join me for part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Michael Yee, a psychiatrist at NYU who has been working with Covid patients since the beginning of the pandemic. He shares his experiences, insights, and ways of coping to help us understand the impact of this pandemic on mental health, now and in the future. If you have any questions, comments, or fee…

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Resilience in the Face of Covid 28:06

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Join me as I talk to Dr. Michael Yee, a psychiatrist at NYU who has been working with Covid patients since the beginning of the pandemic. He shares his experiences, insights, and ways of coping to help us understand the impact of this pandemic on mental health, now and in the future. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback please reach out…

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Back-to-(New)Normal Anxiety 26:11

5+ y ago26:11

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As we all deal with going back to a "new" normal we find ourselves trying to deal with anxiety and stress related to what that will look like in these uncertain times. Join me as I talk to School Psychologist, Shireen Quaizer about anxiety around back-to-school for parents, kids, and teachers. She shares some strategies to cope with stress during t…

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The South Asian Connection 44:21

5+ y ago44:21

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Join me as I talk to Anika Sharma and Nehal Tenany of the Woke Desi Podcast. We touch upon issues such as South Asian identity, mental health, and stigmatized topics in the South Asian community. These women are all about breaking barriers with addressing topics such as colorism, gender inequality, and sexual health. Check out their podcast at the …

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Beyond Color 35:00

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Zavel Philip is a licensed professional counselor and licensed drug and alcohol counselor. Join me as I talk to her about racism, being an ally and mental health. She shares her insights on being a mental health provider and her work around racism in her personal and professional life. For more information on the podcast please check out my website…

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Coronasomnia 21:01

5+ y ago21:01

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Let's talk about sleep issues during Coronavirus. Have you been having trouble sleeping during quarantine? Is it hard to stay sleep throughout the night? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then you are not alone. Many people have reported having issues related to sleep over these past few months. Issues with sleep lead to stress, irr…

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Holistic Nutrition and Mental Health 36:04

5+ y ago36:04

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Join me as I speak with Elizabeth Miller. an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and the founder of Soulistic Nutrition. Soulistic Nutrition is a platform to share ideas and connect individuals looking to better themselves holistically. We discuss how physical health and mental health are connected and how we need to look at overall health as holist…

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Collective Trauma 22:02

5+ y ago22:02

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This is a time when we are all experiencing collective trauma. We are dealing with the psychological impact of racism in this country after months of dealing with a pandemic. This trauma has been causing a lot of stress and anxiety and continues to have a negative impact on all of us. Join me as I discuss ways to cope with trauma and engage in heal…

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Coping with Loss and Grief 22:08

5+ y ago22:08

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During this pandemic we have had to deal with many losses. Some of have lost loved ones or acquaintances. Some of us have lost our jobs or means of earning a living. Some of us have lost our social supports and have to adjust to staying at home during quarantine. We have all dealt with some form of loss and have had to grieve this loss. It is hard …

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Let's talk about Suicide 18:47

5+ y ago18:47

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There might have been a time in our lives when we have felt hopeless and helpless. Sometimes feeling depressed and sad causes us to experience suicidal thoughts or even worse plan or intend to hurt ourselves. Join me as I discuss suicide prevention and ways to cope with suicidal thoughts. Check out therappuccino.com for more mental health resources…

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Coping in the time of Coronavirus- Part 2 24:47

6y ago24:47

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The Coronavirus pandemic has been causing a lot of stress and anxiety due to fear and uncertainty. As we navigate these troubling times it is important to be accurately informed about the virus and it's impact. Join me as I talk to Dr. Fatima Ahmed and Dr. Omar Shareef about the physical and mental impact of this pandemic. Resources for more inform…

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Coping in the time of Coronavirus 22:21

6y ago22:21

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The Coronavirus pandemic has been causing a lot of stress and anxiety due to fear and uncertainty. As we navigate these troubling times it is important to be accurately informed about the virus and it's impact. Join me as I talk to Dr. Fatima Ahmed and Dr. Omar Shareef about the physical and mental impact of this pandemic. Resources for more inform…

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Forest Therapy 27:42

6y ago27:42

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Join me as I interview Alexandra (Alex) Crowley who is certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy as a Forest Therapy Guide. Alex spent years studying at Columbia University and working in New York City hospitals, and is now an accomplished nurse practitioner specializing in mental health working in the student health center at Princ…

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Why you need Self Care 22:09

6y ago22:09

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Self care is any activity that we do to take care of our mental, physical, and emotional health. It is something that we all need to help live healthier lives. Tune in to learn more about how you can engage in self care and why it is important. Please reach out to me with any feedback, comments, or questions on my website therappuccino.com or Bisma…

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Goals vs. Resolutions 21:47

6y ago21:47

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Therappuccino is back with Season 2! We are tackling the subject of resolutions since it's a new year. It is better to set goals for yourself rather than making resolutions. That way you can set yourself to work hard and focus on the things you want in your life. Please reach out to me through the all new Therappuccino website! therappuccino.com…

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Codependency in Relationships 33:01

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Join me for the final episode of the season 1 of Therappuccino. I am joined by Aditi Verma, licensed mental health counselor while we talk about codependency in interpersonal relationships. We talk about what codependency is and the signs that you might be in a codependent relationship. We explore the importance of creating boundaries and of being …

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Burnout and Compassion Fatigue 22:11

6y ago22:11

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Have you been feeling burnt out or stressed by your life or job? Are you a health care provider or caretaker who has been experiencing compassion fatigue lately? Believe me, you are not alone. Many people are feeling this way nowadays when we are constantly being bombarded by the tragedies reported in the news. You might feel like you are having tr…

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Mindfulness 21:23

6+ y ago21:23

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Mindfulness is the art of being in the present moment with all of you focus. It has become really hard for us to take pause and reflect on our lives. We forget to check in with our own feelings and emotions and that its when we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed. Mindfulness allows us to be more in-tuned to ourselves and our internal process. Medit…

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Improving your self esteem 25:34

6+ y ago25:34

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Do you suffer from low self esteem? Do you have negative thoughts about yourself? Do you doubt your ability to do things? It can be really difficult to cope with low self esteem and figure out how to let go of the thoughts and feelings that bring you down. Learn strategies to improve your self esteem and think more positively about yourself. Please…

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How to be more Empathic 18:48

6+ y ago18:48

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Empathy is being able to understand someone's perspective and the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes. It is a skill that needs to be cultivated and taught to others. When we have empathy for others we are able to widen our world view and learn new ideas. Join me as I talk more about empathy and why it is so important for each of us to …

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Conflict Resolution 19:33

6+ y ago19:33

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Having issues communicating with people in your life? Having trouble working through conflicts? Listen in as I share ways to improve your interpersonal relationships and address disagreements as well as how to solve them. It is better to focus on the problem and work towards a resolution rather than cause more damage to your relationships. Feel fre…

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Couples Counseling 32:38

6+ y ago32:38

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I am back from taking a self care break! Hope you are all having a wonderful summer and taking some time off to relax. In this episode I am talking to Stephanie Vigoya, a licensed mental health counselor who works with couples at North Brooklyn Marriage & Family Therapy. She is also Assistant Director of Clinical Director at Cayuga Centers. Stephan…

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Gratitude 23:13

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It important to be grateful for the things in our life and express gratitude. Some people like to start their day off with being thankful for what they have, others write a gratitude journal, some express they gratitude for the people in their lives. No matter how we do it, we all have something to be grateful for. What are you grateful for? Let me…

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Why you should go to therapy 22:17

6+ y ago22:17

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There are many misconceptions around therapy and who needs it. Everyone can benefit from therapy, not just people who have a mental health diagnosis. I delve into reasons why therapy can be helpful and what you can expect from the process. If you have an questions, comments, or feedback please reach out to me through my Facebook page, Bisma Anwar, …

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Coping with Stress and Anxiety 28:10

6+ y ago28:10

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We all deal with some stress and anxiety in our daily lives. Let's talk about how to cope with these negative thoughts and feelings. Please reach out to me with any questions or feedback at Bisma Anwar, LMHCBy Bisma Anwar

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The Art of Validation 20:31

6+ y ago20:31

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Bisma Anwar, LMHC talks about the meaning of validation and why it is so important to validate others as well as ourselves. To provide feedback or ask questions reach out to her on her Facebook page Bisma Anwar, LMHC.By Bisma Anwar

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Therapy + Coffee = Therappuccino 28:19

6+ y ago28:19

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Bisma Anwar, licensed mental health counselor explores topics related to mental health and wellness. she also shares her love for coffee and discusses the importance of self care. If you have any feedback or comments or questions please reach out to her on her Facebook page- Bisma Anwar, LMHC.By Bisma Anwar