The Workroom - Healing Takes Work Tue, 26 May 2026 12:36:52 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2189315 en © 2026 The Workroom - Healing Takes Work yes c8951113-ad66-536c-8783-410b005b2606 Collective episodic false Healing takes work, you don't have to do the work alone, we shine light of topics of healing and how to do the work. healing is not easy but you don't have to do it alone. WE are here to walk each other home. 

The workroom is a space made for collective healing through conversations and reflections. Every event puts a topic under the spotlight and along with experts on the topic. 

Every event is then aired as a series of episodes for that topic. 

May we always walk each other home. 

Stay kind always 
JDV 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Collective https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kqwqvm9g5t20allz7dilv8yt2a84?.jpg The Workroom - Healing Takes Work The Science Behind Burnout & Motivation | Lena Weissenborn The Science Behind Burnout & Motivation | Lena Weissenborn In this episode of The Workroom, Lena Weissenborn joins Yara Mazen to break down what’s really happening behind burnout, fatigue, and emotional overwhelm.

From understanding how the nervous system works to the role of dopamine, adrenaline, and regulation, this conversation connects the science with everyday life.

It challenges the idea that we should always feel happy, and instead explores what it means actually to be balanced.

]]> In this episode of The Workroom, Lena Weissenborn joins Yara Mazen to break down what’s really happening behind burnout, fatigue, and emotional overwhelm.

From understanding how the nervous system works to the role of dopamine, adrenaline, and regulation, this conversation connects the science with everyday life.

It challenges the idea that we should always feel happy, and instead explores what it means actually to be balanced.

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-18989159 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200 2424 1 3 full false Part 2: Trauma, the Nervous System & EMDR | Live Q&A with Trevor Rocca Part 2: Trauma, the Nervous System & EMDR | Live Q&A with Trevor Rocca  In this episode of The Workroom Podcast, Yara Mazen sits down with Trevor Rocca to explore trauma, the nervous system, and the healing power of EMDR therapy.

✨ Key insights you’ll hear in this conversation:

The three states of the nervous system: protection, connection, and disconnection

Why trauma isn’t the event itself but how we experience and respond to it

How unhealed pain can affect others if we don’t take responsibility

The role of community and support in healing

What EMDR is and how it helps reprocess painful memories as safe

🎥 Watch the full conversation and discover how understanding your nervous system can guide you toward healing and resilience.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on growth, healing, and purpose. 

]]>  In this episode of The Workroom Podcast, Yara Mazen sits down with Trevor Rocca to explore trauma, the nervous system, and the healing power of EMDR therapy.

✨ Key insights you’ll hear in this conversation:

The three states of the nervous system: protection, connection, and disconnection

Why trauma isn’t the event itself but how we experience and respond to it

How unhealed pain can affect others if we don’t take responsibility

The role of community and support in healing

What EMDR is and how it helps reprocess painful memories as safe

🎥 Watch the full conversation and discover how understanding your nervous system can guide you toward healing and resilience.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on growth, healing, and purpose. 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-18867324 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100 4512 1 2 full true How Trauma Lives in Your Nervous System & How EMDR Can Heal It | Trevor Rocca How Trauma Lives in Your Nervous System & How EMDR Can Heal It | Trevor Rocca In this episode of The Workroom Podcast, Yara Mazen sits down with Trevor Rocca to explore trauma, the nervous system, and the healing power of EMDR therapy.

✨ Key insights you’ll hear in this conversation:

The three states of the nervous system: protection, connection, and disconnection

Why trauma isn’t the event itself but how we experience and respond to it

How unhealed pain can affect others if we don’t take responsibility

The role of community and support in healing

What EMDR is and how it helps reprocess painful memories as safe

🎥 Watch the full conversation and discover how understanding your nervous system can guide you toward healing and resilience.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on growth, healing, and purpose.

]]> In this episode of The Workroom Podcast, Yara Mazen sits down with Trevor Rocca to explore trauma, the nervous system, and the healing power of EMDR therapy.

✨ Key insights you’ll hear in this conversation:

The three states of the nervous system: protection, connection, and disconnection

Why trauma isn’t the event itself but how we experience and respond to it

How unhealed pain can affect others if we don’t take responsibility

The role of community and support in healing

What EMDR is and how it helps reprocess painful memories as safe

🎥 Watch the full conversation and discover how understanding your nervous system can guide you toward healing and resilience.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on growth, healing, and purpose.

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-18760007 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100 3606 full false The Secret to Stabilizing Your Mind and Body - Ali El Alfy The Secret to Stabilizing Your Mind and Body - Ali El Alfy In this episode, Ali El Alfy dives deep into the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. He shares powerful insights on how understanding our inner activations can help us take ownership of our well-being, stabilize ourselves in challenging times, and embrace life’s lessons—even when doors close or paths shift. 

✨ Key Quotes from the Episode: 

  • "It's amazing what one can do in the way of taking ownership for their well-being, when they have an idea of how their nervous system works."
  • "Life serves you what you need, even if you close a door or turn around."
  • "We are not told how to deal with difficulties, we are told to accept them."


🎥 Highlights:
 

  • (4:16 – 6:03) Yoga as a gateway to presence after university
  • (20:28 – 21:20) The first steps of somatic experience: grounding and slowing down
  • (29:32 – 31:14) Why honesty is the foundation of meaningful communication


If you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect with yourself, regulate your emotions, or move through challenges with more awareness, this conversation is for you. 🌱
 
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations.
 
#Mindfulness #MentalHealth #AliElAlfy #SelfGrowth #Healing
 

]]> In this episode, Ali El Alfy dives deep into the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. He shares powerful insights on how understanding our inner activations can help us take ownership of our well-being, stabilize ourselves in challenging times, and embrace life’s lessons—even when doors close or paths shift. 

✨ Key Quotes from the Episode: 

  • "It's amazing what one can do in the way of taking ownership for their well-being, when they have an idea of how their nervous system works."
  • "Life serves you what you need, even if you close a door or turn around."
  • "We are not told how to deal with difficulties, we are told to accept them."


🎥 Highlights:
 

  • (4:16 – 6:03) Yoga as a gateway to presence after university
  • (20:28 – 21:20) The first steps of somatic experience: grounding and slowing down
  • (29:32 – 31:14) Why honesty is the foundation of meaningful communication


If you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect with yourself, regulate your emotions, or move through challenges with more awareness, this conversation is for you. 🌱
 
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations.
 
#Mindfulness #MentalHealth #AliElAlfy #SelfGrowth #Healing
 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-17683905 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0200 2832 full false Is Medicine the Only Solution? 🤔 Dr. Khaled Diwan Unveils the Power of Functional Medicine | The Workroom Is Medicine the Only Solution? 🤔 Dr. Khaled Diwan Unveils the Power of Functional Medicine | The Workroom Are medications the only way to heal? Or is there a deeper approach?
In this insightful episode of The Workroom, Dr. Khaled Diwan joins Yara Mazen to explore the world of Functional Medicine and how it can completely reshape our understanding of health.

💡 What’s the difference between treating symptoms and addressing the root cause?
🏋️‍♂️ Can exercise help manage anxiety?
🤝 Why is communication a key part of healing?
🍽️ Is nutrition alone enough for optimal health?

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will change the way you see health and treatment.
Stay tuned for the full episode soon on YouTube & Spotify!

🔔 Subscribe now and turn on notifications for updates!
📌 Follow us on podcast platforms to listen on the go!

]]> Are medications the only way to heal? Or is there a deeper approach?
In this insightful episode of The Workroom, Dr. Khaled Diwan joins Yara Mazen to explore the world of Functional Medicine and how it can completely reshape our understanding of health.

💡 What’s the difference between treating symptoms and addressing the root cause?
🏋️‍♂️ Can exercise help manage anxiety?
🤝 Why is communication a key part of healing?
🍽️ Is nutrition alone enough for optimal health?

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will change the way you see health and treatment.
Stay tuned for the full episode soon on YouTube & Spotify!

🔔 Subscribe now and turn on notifications for updates!
📌 Follow us on podcast platforms to listen on the go!

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-16881054 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0200 2506 full false The Hidden Impact of Trauma & Mental Well-Being | Dr. Nayla Grace & Yara Mazen The Hidden Impact of Trauma & Mental Well-Being | Dr. Nayla Grace & Yara Mazen How does trauma shape our lives? Can stress turn into trauma? And is self-diagnosis really reliable? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Nayla Grace joins Yara Mazen to uncover the hidden effects of trauma, stress, and emotional health. From parenting anxieties to the power of mindfulness and nervous system balance, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate mental well-being.

Watch now to learn more!
Available on YouTube & Spotify

]]> How does trauma shape our lives? Can stress turn into trauma? And is self-diagnosis really reliable? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Nayla Grace joins Yara Mazen to uncover the hidden effects of trauma, stress, and emotional health. From parenting anxieties to the power of mindfulness and nervous system balance, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate mental well-being.

Watch now to learn more!
Available on YouTube & Spotify

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-16595976 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0100 3495 full false Finding Strength Through Passion – Hager Aboutaleb's Fitness Journey! Finding Strength Through Passion – Hager Aboutaleb's Fitness Journey! Join us for an inspiring conversation with fitness coach Hager Aboutaleb, a founder of Beat Fitness gym. In this episode, Hager opens up about discovering her passion for fitness while navigating life's tough moments. From her early days playing basketball and squash to her transformation into a leading fitness coach in Dubai, Hager shares how sports and resilience have shaped her journey. Hear her insights on managing stress, balancing life as a single mom, and thriving in a competitive industry. Don’t miss this story of empowerment, passion, and unbreakable strength.

Stay motivated
Love always
JDV

]]> Join us for an inspiring conversation with fitness coach Hager Aboutaleb, a founder of Beat Fitness gym. In this episode, Hager opens up about discovering her passion for fitness while navigating life's tough moments. From her early days playing basketball and squash to her transformation into a leading fitness coach in Dubai, Hager shares how sports and resilience have shaped her journey. Hear her insights on managing stress, balancing life as a single mom, and thriving in a competitive industry. Don’t miss this story of empowerment, passion, and unbreakable strength.

Stay motivated
Love always
JDV

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-16079087 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2459 full false Reframing the diet mindset Reframing the diet mindset In this episode, we explore how to reframe your diet mindset by shifting from restrictive, guilt-driven eating habits to a more balanced and empowering approach. Learn practical tips for viewing food as nourishment, embracing mindful eating, and fostering a healthier relationship with food that supports your overall well-being.

]]> In this episode, we explore how to reframe your diet mindset by shifting from restrictive, guilt-driven eating habits to a more balanced and empowering approach. Learn practical tips for viewing food as nourishment, embracing mindful eating, and fostering a healthier relationship with food that supports your overall well-being.

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-15580971 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0200 3235 full false Exploring the intelligence of the body! Exploring the intelligence of the body! In this episode, we explore the concept of body intelligence, revealing how our bodies possess a deep, innate wisdom. Discover how tuning into this intelligence can enhance your health, improve your emotional well-being, and lead to a more harmonious life.

]]> In this episode, we explore the concept of body intelligence, revealing how our bodies possess a deep, innate wisdom. Discover how tuning into this intelligence can enhance your health, improve your emotional well-being, and lead to a more harmonious life.

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-15490974 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0200 2895 5 2 full false TWR Volume 5 Breathing 101 “part 1” TWR Volume 5 Breathing 101 “part 1” The power of breath work
Join [Seba Khana - Breathwork & Meditation] as she explores the transformative practice of breathwork, emphasizing the theme “Your Body is Your Temple.” Learn techniques to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and cultivate inner peace. Whether you’re new to breathwork or experienced, this episode offers practical tips for incorporating mindful breathing into your daily life.

]]> The power of breath work
Join [Seba Khana - Breathwork & Meditation] as she explores the transformative practice of breathwork, emphasizing the theme “Your Body is Your Temple.” Learn techniques to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and cultivate inner peace. Whether you’re new to breathwork or experienced, this episode offers practical tips for incorporating mindful breathing into your daily life.

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-15334264 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0200 1698 5 1 full false The Workroom: Vol2 Eps5 - Seek the way! - Men Can Heal Too. The Workroom: Vol2 Eps5 - Seek the way! - Men Can Heal Too. Episode 5 of Men Can Heal Too" delves deep into the transformative power of emotional health in men. It uncovers how a man, fully in touch with his emotions, can profoundly impact his own life and the lives of those around him. This episode is a call to action for men to embrace their emotional journeys, recognizing that healing is a personal path, unique in its pace and form. We stand united in the hope that every individual finds their way to healing, fostering a world where emotional well-being is not just an ideal, but a reality.
The workroom is a space made for collective healing through conversations and reflections. Every event puts a topic under the spotlight and along with experts on the topic. 

Stay Kind Always 
JDV

]]> Episode 5 of Men Can Heal Too" delves deep into the transformative power of emotional health in men. It uncovers how a man, fully in touch with his emotions, can profoundly impact his own life and the lives of those around him. This episode is a call to action for men to embrace their emotional journeys, recognizing that healing is a personal path, unique in its pace and form. We stand united in the hope that every individual finds their way to healing, fostering a world where emotional well-being is not just an ideal, but a reality.
The workroom is a space made for collective healing through conversations and reflections. Every event puts a topic under the spotlight and along with experts on the topic. 

Stay Kind Always 
JDV

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-15078242 Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +0200 2871 2 5 full false Vol 4: Between fight and surrender - A Gaza Special Vol 4: Between fight and surrender - A Gaza Special When Pierre Ettienne reached out with frustration about how the world is perceiving the horrid events taking place in Gaza for the past 150 days, so he proposed a question, what is the role of the healing community towards such atrocities. We had to challenge the notion of oneness, is there a spiritual bypassing. 
So here it goes a round table discussion between PE, Seba Khanna and me Yara Mazen of JDV about the struggle between fight and surrender. 
About the role of the healling community, also how we can live while witnessing such injustice taking place. 
we do not propose solutions just a mere effort to try to make some sense out of what we are witnessing everyday. 
We hope this effort is received with an open heart, may it assist those who are seeking assistance in these troubling times. 

Stay Kind 
Love always 
JDV

]]> When Pierre Ettienne reached out with frustration about how the world is perceiving the horrid events taking place in Gaza for the past 150 days, so he proposed a question, what is the role of the healing community towards such atrocities. We had to challenge the notion of oneness, is there a spiritual bypassing. 
So here it goes a round table discussion between PE, Seba Khanna and me Yara Mazen of JDV about the struggle between fight and surrender. 
About the role of the healling community, also how we can live while witnessing such injustice taking place. 
we do not propose solutions just a mere effort to try to make some sense out of what we are witnessing everyday. 
We hope this effort is received with an open heart, may it assist those who are seeking assistance in these troubling times. 

Stay Kind 
Love always 
JDV

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-14444384 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0100 3490 4 1 full false Vol3. E1 - Redefining Self Love. Vol3. E1 - Redefining Self Love. We hear about self love, right left and center, but do u think it mean different things to different people. Join us on this open discussion about self love. 

As the creator of JDV, i have personally struggled so much with simply accepting myself mind body and soul. 

So to do the work together I called in a few of my fellow humans to discuss what self love is to each on of us. 

Driving this discussion my favorite Eiten Zeeriban, a fellow podcaster and on her on quest to doing the work and finding and knowing what Self love is.  

]]> We hear about self love, right left and center, but do u think it mean different things to different people. Join us on this open discussion about self love. 

As the creator of JDV, i have personally struggled so much with simply accepting myself mind body and soul. 

So to do the work together I called in a few of my fellow humans to discuss what self love is to each on of us. 

Driving this discussion my favorite Eiten Zeeriban, a fellow podcaster and on her on quest to doing the work and finding and knowing what Self love is.  

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-13575096 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0200 1927 3 1 full false The Workroom: Vol2 Eps4 - But what is masulinity? The Workroom: Vol2 Eps4 - But what is masulinity? In this episode we take a deep dive in what means to be Masculine. Each of our participate speak from their own experience. 
Give it a watch and tell us what masculinity means to you.

Stay kind always 
JDV

Note: It is an english speaking volume. 

]]> In this episode we take a deep dive in what means to be Masculine. Each of our participate speak from their own experience. 
Give it a watch and tell us what masculinity means to you.

Stay kind always 
JDV

Note: It is an english speaking volume. 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-13356287 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0200 1359 2 4 full false The Workroom: Vol2 Eps3 - To be given space. The Workroom: Vol2 Eps3 - To be given space. In the third episode of Men Can Heal Too of the second edition of the workroom, we answer questions like why cannot my wife be like my mother sometimes? why is it not okay to have different personas for different occasions? Can hanging with the boys be considered healing? 

In this edition of The Workroom, we handpicked 80% men and 20% women attendees to talk about healing from a man's perspective. 

]]> In the third episode of Men Can Heal Too of the second edition of the workroom, we answer questions like why cannot my wife be like my mother sometimes? why is it not okay to have different personas for different occasions? Can hanging with the boys be considered healing? 

In this edition of The Workroom, we handpicked 80% men and 20% women attendees to talk about healing from a man's perspective. 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-13186925 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0200 1461 1 3 full false The Workroom: Vol2 Eps2 - Connect to Heal The Workroom: Vol2 Eps2 - Connect to Heal In this part we explore the reasons behind the stigma of healing for men, is it the ego convincing us that we cannot afford it? is it entitlement or is it fear of losing control? As a 40  yro single mother and entrepreneur i cannot say choosing this path was easy in anyway. 
Listen up to the reflections of Pierre, Seba and Arsalan on what makes it difficult for men to heal. 
We always wish for enlightenment listening and watching the workroom! but sometimes it can be triggering. Always know that a trigger is an opening and an opportunity to healing. 

Stay Kind Always 
JDV 

]]> In this part we explore the reasons behind the stigma of healing for men, is it the ego convincing us that we cannot afford it? is it entitlement or is it fear of losing control? As a 40  yro single mother and entrepreneur i cannot say choosing this path was easy in anyway. 
Listen up to the reflections of Pierre, Seba and Arsalan on what makes it difficult for men to heal. 
We always wish for enlightenment listening and watching the workroom! but sometimes it can be triggering. Always know that a trigger is an opening and an opportunity to healing. 

Stay Kind Always 
JDV 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-13050715 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200 1857 1 2 full false The Workroom: Vol2 Eps1 - Can men heal too? The Workroom: Vol2 Eps1 - Can men heal too? In this Workroom edition, we explore the questions that cause the healing industry to be female dominant. What healing looks like for men, do men heal differently? How do they experience emotions? And do they have access to it? 
Joining us in the workroom for this edition are, Pierre Etienne Vanier, Arsalan Al Hashimi and the ever so beautiful and wise Seba Khanna. 

Stay Kind Always 
JDV 

]]> In this Workroom edition, we explore the questions that cause the healing industry to be female dominant. What healing looks like for men, do men heal differently? How do they experience emotions? And do they have access to it? 
Joining us in the workroom for this edition are, Pierre Etienne Vanier, Arsalan Al Hashimi and the ever so beautiful and wise Seba Khanna. 

Stay Kind Always 
JDV 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-13022199 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0200 1286 1 3 full false The Workroom: Vol1 Eps2 - The Road To Healing The Workroom: Vol1 Eps2 - The Road To Healing In this podcast we talk about all things healing, we sit in a collective healing journey with experts, Yasmine Mobarak psychologist, Nihal Tayeh energy healer and Hibba El Sayad Yoga teacher. 
In this edition we start discovering what healing means, and what it leads to. Do we really need to heal? what does emotions have to do with it. We talk about anxiety and depression and how it can truly affect our physical health. 
Through the series of the Workroom talk we hope that we can shed light on healing from every different angel. 
Stay Kind Always 

JDV 

]]> In this podcast we talk about all things healing, we sit in a collective healing journey with experts, Yasmine Mobarak psychologist, Nihal Tayeh energy healer and Hibba El Sayad Yoga teacher. 
In this edition we start discovering what healing means, and what it leads to. Do we really need to heal? what does emotions have to do with it. We talk about anxiety and depression and how it can truly affect our physical health. 
Through the series of the Workroom talk we hope that we can shed light on healing from every different angel. 
Stay Kind Always 

JDV 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-13022187 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0200 3812 1 2 full false The Workroom: Vol1 Eps1 - The Road To healing The Workroom: Vol1 Eps1 - The Road To healing In this podcast we talk about all things healing, we sit in a collective healing journey with experts, Yasmine Mobarak psychologist, Nihal Tayeh energy healer and Hibba El Sayad Yoga teacher. 
In this edition we start discovering what healing means, and what it leads to. Do we really need to heal? what does emotions have to do with it. We talk about anxiety and depression and how it can truly affect our physical health. 
Through the series of the Workroom talk we hope that we can shed light on healing from every different angel. 
Stay Kind Always 

JDV 

]]> In this podcast we talk about all things healing, we sit in a collective healing journey with experts, Yasmine Mobarak psychologist, Nihal Tayeh energy healer and Hibba El Sayad Yoga teacher. 
In this edition we start discovering what healing means, and what it leads to. Do we really need to heal? what does emotions have to do with it. We talk about anxiety and depression and how it can truly affect our physical health. 
Through the series of the Workroom talk we hope that we can shed light on healing from every different angel. 
Stay Kind Always 

JDV 

]]> Collective Buzzsprout-13022123 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0200 2895 1 1 full false