Living a Life in Balance with Abdullah Boulad
Honest conversations about mental health, relationships, purpose, and being human.
I’m Abdullah Boulad, founder and CEO of THE BALANCE and author of Be Human First.
Together with my guests, I explore the experiences that shape us - from addiction and trauma to the search for connection and a more balanced life. We bring curiosity, care, and different perspectives to questions that don’t always have simple answers.
My hope is that you leave each episode with a new perspective, a better understanding of yourself and others, or simply the feeling that you’re not alone.
Thank you for being here.
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It was a pleasure joining the @omrpodcast in Germany:
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From Struggle to Resilience: Emotional Skills for Parents and Adolescents
It was a pleasure to sit with Cheryl Donaldson, Founder of Helping Families Flourish, for a conversation that stayed with me long after we finished recording.
This episode is a thoughtful and deeply human exploration of what it means to grow, to parent, and to support children in finding confidence and balance in an ever-changing world.
🎧 The full episode is available: https://youtu.be/fp00oN6uS3w
Enjoy watching!
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE
From Trauma to Purpose: Sat Dharam Kaur's Spiritual Wisdom & Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté
I had the pleasure of speaking with Sat Dharam Kaur, ND, a naturopathic doctor, Kundalini Yoga teacher, and creator of Beyond Addiction and the Compassionate Inquiry Program alongside Dr. Gabor Maté.
Our conversation explores the deeper layers of healing and how trauma, spirituality, and awareness come together to help us reconnect with who we truly are. Sat Dharam’s journey is a reminder that transformation begins when we meet ourselves with compassion and presence.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/DaYL_XuQYHA?si=oTPbJ...
Enjoy!
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I had the honour of sitting with Dr. Brian Pennie on Living a Life in Balance, and it was one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had so far.
Brian’s story is a powerful testament to the human capacity for change. After more than fifteen years of heroin addiction, he rebuilt his life through discipline, gratitude, and purpose. Today, he’s a neuroscientist and resilience specialist helping people around the world discover their own strength.
This episode is a reminder that no matter how far we fall, transformation is always possible.
The full episode is now live: https://youtu.be/Xa__B0nvXOQ
Enjoy Watching!
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I’m truly grateful to have had Licia Sky, Co-Founder and Global Ambassador of the Trauma Research Foundation which she leads alongside her husband, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, join me on Living a Life in Balance Podcast.
Our conversation was one of those rare moments where words, emotion, and presence all came together. Licia shared her wisdom and vulnerability with such honesty; speaking about grief, embodiment, the future of psychedelic therapy, and the courage it takes to come back to balance again and again.
What moved me most was her reminder that healing isn’t about perfection, but about returning to the body, to awareness, and to love.
It was an honour to share this space with her.
The full episode is now live: https://youtu.be/AUGzMK1MeqE?si=fqVS6...
Enjoy watching!
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I’m grateful to share the latest episode of Living a Life in Balance, featuring Saskia van Houten a psychotherapist at The Balance.
It’s a conversation about transformation, compassion, and the strength it takes to heal.
Together, we talk about moving from survival to safety, the importance of belonging, and how unspoken pain often hides behind strength and control. Saskia also shares her journey through loss and renewal, reminding us that healing isn’t linear, it’s about finding safety, love, and meaning, one step at a time.
Tune in for an honest and heartfelt dialogue about trauma, connection, and the courage to keep growing.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/94gGRzC52dM?si=2CLPy...
Enjoy watching!
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I’m excited to share the latest episode of Living a Life in Balance 🎙️
In this deeply compassionate conversation, I sit down with Gita Chaudhuri, Director of Psychotherapy at The Balance, to explore the terrain of grief. Together, we talk about what it means to grieve—whether from personal loss or collective mourning—and how therapy can help us move through pain without losing the love it reflects.
Gita brings a rare clarity, blending psychological depth with spiritual insight. She shares why rituals matter, how to recognize the difference between normal and complicated grief, and how healing is less about “fixing” pain and more about making space for transformation.
This episode is for anyone who has faced loss, sudden or quiet, and is searching for ways to carry it forward without being defined by it.
🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/7tvuFHENVSQ
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Day two of Living a Life in Balance Podcast in Oxford brought powerful conversations with world-class experts—opening up dialogue on trauma, wellbeing, and the many pathways of recovery.
From stories of addiction to journeys of healing, and from the challenges families face to the support that makes change possible, these discussions remind us why open, honest dialogue matters.
What we’re building here goes beyond a podcast—it’s a space to share experiences, spark hope, and extend real support to people who need it, wherever they are.
Full episodes from Oxford will be shared soon.
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