Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

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Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Registered Psychologist and Mindfulness Teacher/Trainer providing counselling, retreats & workshops.

Watch Kasim's mindfulness TEDx talk, entitled "How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction" -https://youtu.be/JVwLjC5etEQ

11/22/2025

What if fear is an invitation to grow?

In this inspiring conversation, ultra-marathon runner and Run Like A Girl co-founder Courtney McQueen opens up about the mindset that has carried her through 230 km stage races, postpartum challenges, burnout, and moments of deep self-doubt. Courtney reminds us that fear isn’t a flaw, it’s a protective messenger we can learn to work with, not against.

This episode is a meaningful nudge to believe in yourself again, trust your capacity, and keep moving forward—one honest step at a time 💪🏽 🙂

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Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkrKtLhSm7k

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

11/19/2025

Did you know that anxiety, low mood, and even ADHD-like symptoms can appear simply because of shifting hormones?

You’re not “losing it”! Your brain is adapting, especially for women during perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal changes have a powerful impact on mental and emotional health.

In this clip, Sharon Pendlington breaks down the cascade of changes that happen in the body and why they matter.

Watch the full episode on YouTube to learn what you or a loved one can do about it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYdKoGoqPRY

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

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Sharon is Registered Holistic Nutritionist and a Certified Health and Well-being Coach. Learn more about her work by visiting https://www.sharonpendlington.com/.

11/18/2025

Does self-care sometimes feel overwhelming? 😩

Sharon Pendlington reminds us that self-care does not need to be complicated! You can start wherever you are and take a step forward. You matter!

Sharon is Registered Holistic Nutritionist and a Certified Health and Well-being Coach.

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You can watch the full Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYdKoGoqPRY

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

11/15/2025

What if rest isn’t lazy… but medicine?

This is espcially true since life doesn’t wait until we’re “ready” to throw curveballs—tragedy, stress, and upheaval. But what if the way we respond to these events determines our ability not just to survive… but an advantage to thrive?

In this moving conversation, Farhad Khan Sound shares how he worked through depression and anxiety with tenderness, strength, and profound practices of sound healing, yoga, and meditation.

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

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You can watch the full episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNFjHpUS38g

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

11/13/2025

My face and abs are still recovering from teaching the Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL) training with Kelly Podlubny.

It marked the first in-person training since 2020! I am so touched by the way that everyone showed up so whole heartedly, authentically and fully 💓

This was such an amazing group! Congrats to all of you shinning being!

I already look forward to offering this again with Kelly next year, who by the way is the World Laughter Champion🥇

11/12/2025

On this Remembrance Day, may we honor not only those who served and gave their lives, but also those who survived, including civilians who still carry the silent scars of war ❤️

11/04/2025

There’s a lot of stigma and silence around perimenopause/menopause — but it’s time to bring honest, compassionate dialogue to light!

In this informative and heartfelt episode, I share a conversation with Sharon Smith Pendlington, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and a Certified Health and Well-being Coach. We explore the emotional, physical, and psychological changes that come with midlife.

She unpacks how hormonal shifts influence mood, why stress can make symptoms worse, and how mindful awareness can transform confusion into clarity. Sharon shares both professional insight and personal wisdom — reminding us that this stage of life is not an ending, but a meaningful transition!

Please share and spread the word about this 👍🏼

You can watch the full episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYdKoGoqPRY

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYdKoGoqPRY

11/01/2025

How often do you catch yourself thinking you need to be “fixed” because you’re struggling with something? 🤔

Stand-up comedian, Dena Jackson, shares her thoughts on mindfulness and the role we play in our healing.

Please share and spread the word about this 👍🏼

You can watch the full episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyLGSUihVDw

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

10/26/2025

Why is it so hard for us to put our phone down? 📲

Stand-up comedian, Dena Jackson, shares what happens when we stop numbing ourselves with distraction and finally face what we feel!

She opens up about transformation and how humor became her unexpected spiritual teacher, showing that healing and laughter can coexist beautifully. This was a profound and fun conversation!

Please share and spread the word about this 👍🏼

You can watch the full episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyLGSUihVDw

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyLGSUihVDw

10/15/2025

When was the last time you expressed your dreams on paper or used expressive arts? 🤔

Johanne Ascoli shares a beautiful example of what happens when we dare to imagine a life where we want, our energy begins to orient toward making it true!

Please share and spread the word about this 👍🏼

You can watch the full episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yl8cAs1WWU

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

10/11/2025

Do you ever feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your creative spark? 🤔

This was a heartfelt episode with Johanne Ascoli .your.heart. We explore power of expressive arts therapy, how trauma lives in the body, and why slowing down is the key to transformation.

Whether you are curious about somatic healing, nervous system regulation, or simply finding more space to breathe and imagine, this conversation feeds both heart and mind 💓

Please share and spread the word about this 👍🏼

You can watch the full episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yl8cAs1WWU

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

10/09/2025

What is your definition of wealth? Is it just based on money or status? 🤔

Jonathan Kemp realized that his decades of lived experience in navigating mental health and neurodiversity are a form of wealth too. True wealth is not just in possessions but in knowledge, resilience, and the lessons we carry.

He is a former police officer and mental health advocate who shares the mindshift that helped transform his life!

Please share and spread the word about this 👍🏼

You can watch the full episdoe on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ0F_y48K9I

You can also listen to the full episode on -

➡️ Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892

➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4

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829-1641 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7M5J2

Website

http://drkasimalmashat.com/

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