Posts by Rumaisa Khawaja
Ep. 87: From Being Wrongly Convicted to Becoming a Lawyer (Pt. 1)
Exonerated after 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he did not commit, Jeffrey Deskovic is the Founder and President of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation. An Advocate for wrongful conviction prevention. In October of 2020,, Jeff received his Law Degree, and is helping many. “In the short time Jeffrey has been free, he…
Read MoreEp. 86: Squashing Your Negative Self Talk
In this MiniPod I talk to Paula Sands on NBC KWQC. Take a listen as I talk about my latest Workshop on “Reprogramming Your Brain, Discovering Your Inner Critic, And Squashing Your Negative Self Talk!” Join the FREE workshop here: https://the-rumaisa-khawaja-co.mykajabi.com/3-day-challenge-squash-your-negative-self-talk http://traffic.libsyn.com/realtalkwithru/Episode_86_-RU.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Read MoreEp. 85: How the Secret Service Changed My Life
Melanie was a U.S. Secret Service Special Agent from 2007 – 2016. Between her workplace adventures and her imploding personal life, Melanie is vulnerable and relatable as she shares her journey through a male-dominated workplace, divorce, depression, and the difficult decision to leave the job she loved. Starting over in her thirties was humbling, to…
Read MoreEp. 84: Take a Break Before You Break
In this Mini Pod, the hubs and I sit down and discuss The Benefits of Taking a Timeout During the Day. We may “know” what to do, but why aren’t we doing it? http://traffic.libsyn.com/realtalkwithru/Episode_84_FV1-_Ru.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Read MoreEp. 83: Conviction: The Award Winning Documentary
Filmmaker Jia Wertz pursues stories that explore the conflict between institutional systems and individuals victimized by those institutions in the name of protecting the social order. She is currently investigating the vagaries and inconsistencies of the American Criminal Justice system through the story of Jeffrey Deskovic and other exonerees to have their freedom restored at…
Read MoreEp. 82: How to Cope During the Holidays
CDC guidelines are encouraging folks to avoid holiday travel and large gatherings, and now our holidays may look different than we expected and that can trigger a lot of emotion. Today I share how to cope with a change in holiday plans. Click here for more Living Local | https://www.ourquadcities.com/living-local http://traffic.libsyn.com/realtalkwithru/Episode_82.mp3Podcast: Play in new window…
Read MoreEp. 81: Habits of Unhappy People
Do you live solo? Do you find yourself or someone you know having negative thoughts? I sit down with Paula Sands of KWQC and share some tips on how to start “Embracing Living Alone,” and the “Habits of Unhappy People.” There are so many people that live alone by choice or chance. In this episode…
Read MoreEp. 80: Redefining Success in the Pandemic
Today I talk to Jake Eastburn of KWQC on ways we can Redefine Success during a Pandemic, and what we can do to Reconsider What Makes for a Good Life. http://traffic.libsyn.com/realtalkwithru/Episode_80_fv1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Read MoreEp. 79: Lack of Civility on Social Media & Goal Setting
Between the pandemic and politics, social media can be filled with discord and discouragement. Should we just ignore it? What if it’s our own family members that espouse the opposite opinion? I share with Paula Sands of KWQC how we can bridge the divide. In the second half, I share the myth behind having goals.…
Read MoreEp. 78: Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
Dr. Burns is currently Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is involved in research and teaching. He has received numerous awards, including the A. E. Bennett Award for his research on brain chemistry, the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology through the Media Award, and…
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