Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

01/22/2026

How much are your thoughts raising your blood pressure!?

Nearly half of adults live with high blood pressure, yet many still struggle to keep it under control. My guest on this Pause To Elevate podcast is Dr. Eric Loucks, Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University.

We explore why knowledge alone isn’t enough to create change—and how mindfulness can support real, lasting change in cardiovascular health.

He also shares some insights from wisdom traditions, including a nine-step mindfulness framework that shows how awareness becomes action. Moving from mindfulness and curiosity into qualities like energy, joy, ease, concentration, equanimity, kindness, and compassion. The framework offers a practical roadmap for working with stress and everyday choices that quietly shape our health.

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Nearly half of adults live with high blood pressure, yet only a fraction are able to keep it under control. In this conversation, Dr. Kasim Al-mashat speaks ...

01/21/2026

How does your self-talk sound like when things don't go your way?

Psychotherapist and bestselling author Judith Belmont shares CBT tools around finding your "inner cheerleader" and shares such helpful metaphore around self-worth!

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01/16/2026

Can we turn our past pain into strength?

Psychotherapist and bestselling author Judith Belmont shares how your past doesn’t have to define you.

Painful experiences can either weaken us or help us grow wiser and more resilient. By learning healthier thinking patterns and cognitive skills, we reclaim our power and transform emotional wounds into strength and self-awareness.

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01/14/2026

I am excited to be offering an Online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) information session this Wednesday, January 14, at 6:00 pm PDT.

This has been near and dear to my heart and would love it if you can spread the word ❤️

Join us if you are interested in:

• Getting first hand experience of mindfulness.
• Learning why mindfulness may be useful to cultivate.
• Learning about the origin and history of the world renowned MBSR program.
• Obtaining information about the entire eight-week MBSR program.
• Discovering the use of mindfulness for effective stress reduction.
• Have opportunities to ask questions.

To register visit - https://centreformindfulness.ca/event/free-online-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-info-session-january-2026/

01/13/2026

Have you ever felt like you are “not good enough"? Well, you are not alone, and you are not broken!

In this latest Pause to Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mahsat Podcast, psychotherapist and bestselling author Judith Belmont explores why the mind so easily turns against itself, and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, compassionate tools to change that inner dialogue.

We talk about perfectionism, anxiety, and the quiet power of negative self-talk, those automatic thoughts that feel true but often aren’t.

Judith breaks down how core beliefs and cognitive distortions shape our emotions, and how learning to gently question our thoughts can open the door to greater self-worth, balance, and emotional resilience.

This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t require becoming someone new. It begins by recognizing that your worth was never up for debate—and that with the right tools, you can learn to speak to yourself with clarity, courage, and kindness.

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Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat speaks with psychotherapist and bestselling author Judith Belmont about how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps overcome anxiety, de...

01/06/2026

What if the answer to better 2026 isn’t more "doing" but more pausing?? ⏸️

As we look ahead to 2026, one observation stands out: in a world of constant stimulation, pausing has become a radical and necessary act.

In the latest Pause to Elevate podcast, we reflect on how moments of intentional pause—whether through meditation, breath, laughter, journaling or awareness—can shift how we relate to our thoughts, emotions, and the stories we tell ourselves. Pausing isn’t about stopping life; it’s about meeting it with more clarity and choice.

This special 50-minute episode invites you to look back on the past year while gently turning your attention forward. With insights drawn from conversations with guest experts, elite athletes, and everyday humans, we explore what it truly means to pause in order to elevate. When we pause, we loosen the grip of judgment, soften reactivity, and create space to respond rather than react—both to ourselves and to others.

As you listen, consider what pausing might look like for you over the next 12 months. What small moments could support more ease, joy, and transformation in your life?

I also want to extend a deep gratitude to everyone who has supported this podcast and shared it with others, as well to all our amazing guest, including Shannon Thompson, Adam Dorsay, Carol Greco, Tazuko Shibusawa, Heidi B Barkwell, Life Journeys Counselling & Training: Sue Genest MSc, Hazim Hassan, Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, Kelly Podlubny, Anital Sandoval, Jules Kuroda, Frances Mican, Michelle Guy Ripple Affect, Joree Rose, Arun Mansukhani, Theda Phoenix, Anthony Abbagnano Alchemy of Breath - Conscious Breathwork Academy, Dr. John Schinnerer, Collen Worsley, Kylie James Koru Nutrition, Antoni Kindler, Dr. Amy Banks, Nahal Haghbin, Jenna Card, Treena Innes, Jonathan Kemp London, Johanne Ascoli, Dena Jackson, Sharon Pendlington, Courtney Burt McQueen Run Like A Girl, Dr. Tommy Rhee, Dr. Stefanie Broes, and Farhad Khan Sound

May this episode inspire you to enter 2026 with intention, presence, and possibility. ❤️

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01/03/2026

Is love without disappointment and grief possible? What changes in perpective can support a fuller life in 2026?

In this Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Podcast clip, my guest Farhad Khan, and I explore how often we want love without loss, joy without sadness.

But true love opens us to the full range of being human. Through yoga, meditation, community, writing, and connection, we can move through grief with grace — not to escape it, but to honor it.

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Farhad is a internationally recognized sound healing practitioner, meditation, and yoga teacher with over 10,000 hours of training.

12/30/2025

So many of us think healing mostly comes from outside—someone else fixing us, saving us, telling us what to do.

But what if part of healing is something you cultivate from within?

This clip from Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat podcast, my guest Farhad Khan, shares how your thoughts, your daily practices, the way you breathe, move, or connect with nature all can play a role in healing. Even with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or OCD, you can build a toolbox that brings you peace and regulation.

This is about empowerment, not perfection—discovering what soothes your mind, your energy, and your heart 💓

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As a gift to listeners, enjoy 30 days of complimentary access to the Farhad Khan Wellness Platform using promo code DRKASIM30. Here is the link to his membership site - https://www.farhadkhansound.com/join

12/23/2025

What if postponing a healthy habit change is risky!💓

Waiting until things fall apart makes healing harder. Preventative self-care, and use of mindfulness and breathwork can support nervous system regulation. Small daily practices make a big difference.

This clip was part of a conversation with Stefanie Broes, co-founder and CEO of moonbird, a popular handheld breathing device that guides users in calming slow breaths for stress relief and better sleep.

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12/19/2025

Do you know that there is a smple way to improve your heart rate variablity and health? 💓

Stefanie Broes, co-founder and CEO of moonbird shares that when slowing your breathing, your heart rate naturally follows. This creates heart coherence, improves HRV. A simple daily breath practice can make a powerful difference

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12/17/2025

Did you know that a healthy heart doesn’t beat like a metronome? 💓

This was so well described
by Stefanie Broes, co-founder and CEO of moonbird.

She explans what Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures and how the variation is essential for resilience, recovery, and nervous system balance.

High HRV means your body can adapt to stress and restore itself effectively.

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12/13/2025

Have you struggled with sleep or stress lately?😴 😮‍💨

So many of us are walking around with overstimulated nervous systems—struggling to sleep, carrying stress in our bodies, and wondering why it feels so hard to truly unwind.

In this episode of Pause to Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, I share a conversation with Stefanie Broes, co-founder and CEO of Moonbird, to explore how something we do every moment of our lives—breathing—can become a powerful tool for regulation, resilience, and rest.

Stephanie shares her personal journey from PhD research in pharmaceutical sciences to navigating severe insomnia and stress, and how discovering breathwork changed everything. We explore how slowing the breath can act like a “remote control” for calming the body.

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