Inner Shift With Faezeh
Inner Shift With Faezeh is a podcast that explores psychology, mental health, relationships, personal growth, confidence, habits, and wellness. Each episode discusses challenges and lessons that shape us, from navigating heartbreak to building healthy relationships and creating meaningful habits. The host aims to share her learning journey and build a community for growth and healing.
Episodes
#58: Why No One Can Be Your #1 Safe Person — Except You
In this episode, I reflect on something deeply personal: the realization that no one — no matter how much they love you — can be your safe space in every way, at all times.We often expect the people we love to understand us fully, to show up for us consistently, and to meet all of our emotional needs. But the truth is, every person has limits. They have their own lives, their own capacity, and the
#57: The Art of Noticing: Gratitude, Growth & Creating the Life You Want
In this episode, I talk about a simple practice that can completely transform your life: learning to notice the good.The reality is that the world is full of opportunities, beauty, and possibilities — but we only see what we’re looking for. When you start paying attention to what is already working in your life, when you truly feel grateful for things as they are right now, something powerful happ
#56: Surrender the How and When
In this episode, I talk about something that’s incredibly difficult when you have a big dream: letting go of control over how and when it will happen.When we care deeply about a vision for our life, it’s natural to want to plan every step. We want to know the path, the timeline, and the exact way it will unfold. But the truth is, life rarely delivers our dreams in the way we imagined.Sometimes the
#55: Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call
In this episode, I reflect on something I realized recently: many of us only start growing after life hits us with a major event — a breakup, rejection, losing a job, or losing someone we love. Those moments isolate us, force us to look inward, and suddenly we reconnect with ourselves, with our purpose, and with something deeper.But the real question is: why do we wait for the snowball to hit us?W
#54: The Fear of Hope: How Old Wounds Make Us Self-Sabotage
In this episode, I share a realization that changed the way I understand my own patterns. I noticed something painful but important: when things start getting really good, a part of me gets scared. Not because I don’t want happiness — but because being hopeful has hurt me before.Over time, disappointment can quietly become part of our identity. And when life begins to move in the direction we once
#53: Soft Life, Strong Finances: Building Safety and Freedom Through Feminine Energy
Softness and financial strength are not opposites—they support each other.In this episode, we explore how building strong finances through feminine energy creates safety, freedom, and calm—not hustle, fear, or rigidity. Financial literacy and saving money are reframed as acts of self-respect, nervous-system regulation, and long-term care. When your relationship with money is grounded and intention
#52: Uncomfortable Enough to Change, Grateful Enough to Grow
What if the real secret to changing your life isn’t motivation—but a mix of discomfort and gratitude?In this episode, I talk about the turning point that actually creates transformation: when you’re no longer just uncomfortable… but done being uncomfortable. That’s where real change begins. But at the same time, you can’t build a better life from frustration alone—you need gratitude for where you
#51: Secure Love Regulates You: Why Calm Leads to Better Decisions
With the right person, your nervous system relaxes—and when your body feels safe, your decisions become clearer.In this episode, we talk about how emotional safety directly affects the choices you make in relationships. When love is inconsistent, the nervous system stays in survival mode, leading to overthinking, urgency, and reactive decisions. When love is secure, calm replaces anxiety—and logic
#50: What Secure Love Actually Feels Like: Where Emotions and Logic Finally Meet
In this episode, we break down the real, lived experience of secure love: calm nervous systems, consistent actions, emotional safety, and relationships that don’t require constant decoding. Secure love doesn’t keep you anxious, overthinking, or performing—it gives you room to breathe, be yourself, and stay connected to your own life.We talk about how secure relationships allow emotions and logic t
#49: You Don’t Crave What You’re Already Receiving: Secure Love vs. Emotional Deprivation
You don’t crave what you’re already receiving. In this episode, we explore why feelings often labeled as “neediness” are usually signals of emotional deprivation—not insecurity. When communication, presence, and emotional consistency are missing, the nervous system responds with anxiety. When those needs are met, calm returns naturally.We talk about the difference between secure love and emotional
#48: Your Triggers Are Teachers: Finding the Lesson in Difficulty
In this episode, I explore the idea that our difficulties aren’t random — they’re invitations. When something triggers us, it often points to a part of ourselves that’s asking to be seen, understood, and healed.I talk about how challenges reveal where we’re still holding fear, unmet needs, or old wounds, and how resistance can actually slow our growth. Instead of asking “Why is this happening to m
#47: When Things Are Good… Why Do We Fear They’ll Fall Apart?
In this episode, I talk about a fear so many of us carry quietly: the fear that good things won’t last. That the moment life feels stable, loving, or peaceful, something bad is coming.This fear doesn’t come from intuition — it comes from trauma. From growing up in chaos, unpredictability, or disappointment. Our nervous system learns to brace for impact, even when nothing is wrong.I break down how
#46: Your Man Has No Excuse: If He Wanted To, He Would!
In this episode, I talk about one of the most important truths in dating: a man who truly cares will show up — no excuses, no confusion, no mixed signals.I share real examples from my own life — how I manage my career, my routines, my responsibilities, my relationships, my health, and still find the time and emotional capacity to show up for the people I care about. Because when something matters
#45: Healthy Eating, Healthy Routines: Redefining What Health Looks Like
In this episode, I explore what it truly means to be healthy — beyond diet trends, rigid rules, or the unrealistic standards we see online. Health isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating a lifestyle that celebrates your body instead of punishing it.I talk about redefining health through: ✨ the foods that make you feel energized, grounded, and cared for ✨ routines that support your nervous sys
#44: How to Romanticize Your Life: The Art of Slowing Down in a Fast World
In this episode, we explore what it really means to romanticize your life — not in the cliché, Pinterest-perfect way, but in the grounded, everyday moments where presence turns into peace.We talk about the art of slowing down in a world that’s constantly rushing us, and how choosing to move with intention can completely shift the way you experience your day.We share simple, practical tips for addi
#43: Why Online Advice Doesn’t Work
In this episode, I talk about why so much advice online feels harsh, extreme, or impossible to apply in real life. The truth is: a lot of the viral “wisdom” we consume comes from people who’ve been deeply hurt, disappointed, or disillusioned. They’ve seen the dark parts of the world — and their advice reflects that pain.But when we take guidance from someone’s wounds instead of their healing, it r
#42: Healing the Anxious–Avoidant Dynamic: Consciousness, Accountability & Real Growth
In this episode, I explore a perspective most people never consider: we can only share advice from the level of consciousness we’re currently at — and that’s one of the reasons therapy doesn’t always create real transformation.I talk about how some of the deepest healing doesn’t come from analyzing ourselves in isolation, but from sitting with the person who has been impacted by our behavior. The
#41: Love Bombing - Intermittent Reinforcement vs Continuous Reinforcement
In this episode, my sister and I break down the psychology behind love bombing — why it feels so intense, why it’s so confusing, and why so many people get stuck in its cycle.We talk about the difference between intermittent reinforcement (high highs, low lows, mixed signals, unpredictable attention) and continuous reinforcement (steady effort, consistency, emotional safety). One keeps you addicte
#40: Consistency vs. Flow: Finding the Balance
In this episode, I talk about the delicate balance between staying consistent and going with the flow. We all know the power of discipline — sticking to our routines, honoring our commitments, and showing up even when it’s hard. But life also moves in seasons, and sometimes the most aligned thing we can do is slow down, rest, and trust where life is leading us.I explore how to know when to hold on
#39: Setting the Standard: Dating With Confidence & High Expectations
In this episode, my sister and I dive into dating from a perspective we’ve learned through experience: women set the tone. We decide the standard. We teach people how to treat us by what we accept, what we expect, and what we refuse to entertain.We talk about why having high standards isn’t “too much” — it’s a form of self-respect. It’s knowing your value and understanding that the right person wo
#38: The Art of Surrender: Finding Balance Between Control and Letting Go
In this episode, I explore one of life’s most delicate balances — knowing when to take control and when to let go. We talk about the nuances of surrender: how it’s not about giving up, but about trusting timing, people, and ourselves.I share reflections on the parts of life that need structure, discipline, and direction — and the parts that require softness, acceptance, and flow. Because sometimes
#37: Becoming Your Next-Level Self in 2026: A Full-Year Life Audit
In this episode, I walk you through a full-year audit, exploring every area of life: mental health, physical health, relationships, finances, spirituality, and purpose. Together, we reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and where the gaps are so we can set meaningful resolutions for the year ahead.I also talk about why December is the best time to begin your transformation, not January. Because if
#36: Why I Stopped Going to Therapy
In this episode, I open up about why I decided to step away from therapy — and what I’ve learned about healing on my own terms. It’s not that I don’t believe in therapy, but I’ve come to realize that sometimes, we don’t need someone to analyze us or tell us what’s wrong. We need to feel seen, held, and loved.I talk about the shift from seeking external guidance to finding answers within — learning
#35: Growing Up Together (and Apart): The Reality of Adult Friendships
In this episode, my sister and I dive into the beautiful yet complicated world of adult friendships. We talk about how friendships change as we grow, the challenges of staying close when life gets busier, and the bittersweet process of outgrowing certain connections.We share our own experiences — from the effort it takes to keep friendships alive in our 20s and 30s, to learning how to recognize wh
#34: Dating Diaries, Sisters’ Edition
In this episode, I sit down with my sister for an honest and hilarious deep dive into the world of dating today. From first date jitters to red flags, icks, and unexpected lessons, we share our personal stories, cultural perspectives, and the ways our views on love have evolved.We talk about what it’s really like navigating dating in your 20s and 30s balancing intuition, standards, and self-worth
#33: I'M BACK!
After months away from the mic, I’m finally back — more grounded, more honest, and more me. In this episode, I share why I stopped podcasting, how my life completely turned upside down, and what it felt like to lose myself in the process.For a long time, I believed I shouldn’t speak when I was uncertain that I had to wait until I figured everything out. But silence taught me something deeper: even
#32: Navigating Anxiety: Rewiring the Subconscious, Releasing Control, and Trusting Yourself Beyond Fear
In this deeply honest and reflective episode, we dive into the root of anxiety and overthinking—where it comes from, why it shows up, and how it often masks itself as intuition or “gut feelings.” We talk about how the need for control stems from past experiences where we felt helpless or hurt, and how our minds work overtime trying to predict every outcome to avoid going through pain again.But rea
#31: We have built a system of instant gratification instead of real gratitude and real healing.
The way our current comfort system crisis has been built is in a way that will soothe you immediately the wrong way before you can think about finding actual solutions that can change your current circumstances. I believe that’s why a lot of us can’t get out of our loops. Because we have lost the ability to sit with our emotions and feel them without any distraction like doom scrolling, binge eati
#30: Growth mindset entails you choosing who you want to be, not to be true to the current version of you!
We hear a lot in self development space, that you need to be true to who you are whether it's in business, or in dating and personal life. But is this accurate?Personally, I don't think so. Let's say you are a shy person in first grade and basically all your childhood, does that mean you are doomed to suffer till your last breath because you have to be true to that? Who you are rig
#29: Moving to a new country is the bravest and most life changing decision one can make!
Moving to a new country alone is one of the hardest things a person can do. I believe immigrants are the most resilient, strongest and bravest people on this planet. I don't think we talk enough about how dashing it is to say goodbye to your home country, to leave what's familiar behind and step into unknown. In this episode, I am sharing some of the hardships people face when moving to
#28: Life lessons from 2023
In this episode I talked about 4 main lessons I learned :people don't always share the same meaning as the promises that they make to you.balance is everything. Aim for balance knowing it's a moving target.Not all the advice out there applies to me! A lot of it is for privileged people :)The deeper the hurt, the higher our capacity to feel joy.limiting beliefs are what keep us at the sho
#27: Breaking Barriers: Navigating the Modern Maze for Women
Navigating the modern world as a woman can indeed present challenges, and discussions around gender disparities, workplace dynamics, and societal expectations have gained prominence. It's important to note that experiences vary widely among individuals, and while progress has been made, there are still areas that warrant attention and improvement.Workplaces, historically tailored to accommoda
#26: The Significance of Friendships: Finding and Nurturing Meaningful Connections
Friendship, a profound and indispensable facet of the human experience, plays a pivotal role in shaping our lives. From providing emotional support to celebrating our victories, friends contribute significantly to our well-being and personal growth. This essay explores the importance of friendships, strategies for finding friends, and essential criteria that foster strong and lasting connections.T
#25: "Embracing the Spirit: A Festive Journey Through Gratitude and Christmas Cheer"
The arrival of the holiday season, such as Christmas, brings with it a unique and magical atmosphere. Getting into the spirit of Christmas is not just about decorating homes or exchanging gifts; it's also about fostering a sense of joy, gratitude, and connection with others. This festive season invites us to tap into the warmth of togetherness, spread kindness, and reflect on the blessings in
#24: The Influence of Personal Experience and Decision-Making in Overcoming Setbacks
Continuing our discussion from the previous episode, the question of where to steer our course after experiencing a setback often lies in the intricate depths of our subconscious. Our life's compass is intricately calibrated by our upbringing, the company we keep, the books we read, and numerous other factors. The ultimate metric for navigating these uncharted waters is, quite simply, you—you
#23: Embracing the Complex Landscape of Emotions: A Journey Through Our Response to Life's Challenges
At some point in our lives, we've all faced situations where things didn't go as planned or as we had hoped, and the resulting feelings can be overwhelming. But if we dive a little deeper, we find a range of complex emotions associated with these experiences.In her book, "The Atlas of the Heart," Brené Brown delves into these emotions, which can include disappointment, regret,
#22: Decluttering Your Space for Self-Care
Decluttering your living space can be a transformative act of self-care, yielding multiple advantages:1. Boosted Efficiency and Productivity: When you declutter, your surroundings become less chaotic, allowing your mind to focus more effectively. A clear space leads to improved efficiency and productivity.2. Enhanced Clarity on Belongings: Decluttering provides you with a comprehensive understandi
#21: Failing in life can lead to finding your balance just like trying a new yoga pose!
Just as you need to fall a few times to find balance in a yoga pose, you need to fall to your rock bottom a few times to find your balance point in life. Each aspect of my life that currently has some balance is because I had hit a huge rock bottom. This is not to say this balance is going to stay. Balance state is a flow state. It will flow with you as you grow.Maybe right now balance looks like
#20: 75 day challenge before 2024!
As always, I want us all to challenge ourselves to live our life more fully and more authentically. To be healthy, happy and fulfilled has been my goal for the longest time. To achieve that this year, we can start from a challenge before the new year. I know a lot of us have always had new years resolutions and we feel like each year instead of crossing them, we move it to the next year without ev
#19: Self improvement is about decreasing recovery time after rough patches not avoiding them.
Just like how consistently working out reduces recovery time, working on yourself and having a self improvement journey can reduce the time you need to heal. It can make you more resilient after each hard patch in life so you bounce back faster and 10X better. Reducing this time does not mean avoiding it, you do need time to heal and time to sit with yourself and your emotions alone to discover yo
#18: Why cliche relationship advice in modern world might be wrong for you, (and why I have been away from podcast)
“You’ll find the right person when you are fully ok and happy on your own”“You just need to put yourself out there”“You need to enjoy your time alone to let the right person in”“You need to heal your trauma to attract the one”“ You shouldn’t go look for love, love should find you”“ Don’t chase, attract”We all have heard these quotes a thousand times by others trying to coach us on how to find love
#17: First VS Second child and family dynamics: An episode with my sister!
This episode is a special with my sister, Reyhaneh! and it's going to be in farsi!I am so glad she is here with us, we have a great banter in this one! A fun episode to go over our childhood memories, talk about trauma, family dynamics, life and so much more!Hope you listen to this one and enjoy!
#16: Does our trauma make us stronger?
What makes someone build resilience through the hardships of life instead of toxic coping mechanisms to survive?I have asked this question from myself several times as I have seen examples of both in my life. In this episode I want to answer this question to the best of my knowledge. In my view there are two main reasons for this. First reason could be the dosage of trauma we get in a period of ti
#15: Social media isn't toxic; How you utilize it, is.
As you all know, I love talking about nuances rather than just the cliches. The cliche here is that social media is toxic and the information here is almost useless and repetitive, that it can harm people's self esteem and isolate them. Although there is truth to that for most people, the reality is that there are people in this world who have utilized their social media to earn 6 figure inco
#14: Is anything else other than focusing on goals a waste of time?
We have all heard this quote before that I am about to butcher a little bit. It says once you know your goal and you know what you want, everything else becomes a distraction. Although that could be true to some degree, not everything that isn’t our primary goal is a distraction! Let’s say your main goal is to run a marathon. Does this mean any other activity rather than training for Marathon is a
#13: Being aware of our patterns helps us being kinder to others
We all either know someone who could be short with others or we are the one who sometimes could be a bit rude towards people. In my view, this behaviour comes from a deeper wound within that needs some work, like a kid screaming for help and attention! And that's why I believe when we are triggered, we should take the time to process our emotions and get to the root cause of this issue. This
#12: Building a healthy body that ensures your longevity is more important than your body shape
Being on a health journey has changed my life completely and I want to share some tips that could have saved me a lot of time and hassle in the beginning. I narrowed it down to exercise, nutrition and sleep and talked about each in great detail. One thing to keep in mind about all of these points is, you have to consider your own body, anatomy, culture, age and other personal factors into account
#11: Investing in yourself and getting people to invest in you
If you invest in yourself, people are going to see your value and try to match the energy and effort you put in yourself. This means the more investment they put down, the more likely they are to be invested and be around and they will like you even more! So if you are listening this episode, please stop playing cool when you are not cool with low effort from people! Start by investing in yourself
#10: Mental breakdowns, feeling stuck and how to get out!
I didn't publish any episodes last week as I was experiencing a lot of stuck energy and I had to retreat and reserve my energy to come back again with higher energy levels and new lessons 🙂The topic of today’s episode is about feeling stuck in our lives and feeling like nothing is working out in our favor, it’s as if our lives are one roadblock after another! Trust me, I understand. But! I ha
#9: Contradicting advice from outside world, being true to ourselves, finding balance
Are you tired of all the advice out there that sometimes contradicts each other? Should I settle down or should I have high standards? Should I lose weight or not? I think the answer boils down to understanding the balance you should bring in your life. But what is the balance? Well! We talk about it in this episode. To find a balance to be true ourselves while also levelling up. Hope you enjoy li
#8: Self worth, communicating our worth and believing in it
Have you watched the new Air movie? Well, you should! This episode focuses on a lesson I learnt from the movie. I always talk about our self worth, communicating our worth and believing in it but this movie gave me a new perspective and a new vocabulary to talk about this topic. I.e. to talk about being bold and being unapologetic about what matters to us. If you believe you are worth what you are
#7: Power of subconscious wiring, Synchronicities and Alignment with higher self, a personal story.
There are moments in life that feel like magic, and the more in sync we are with the universe and higher power, the more of these moments we'll see. The simplest reason to explain this is to get to the power of mindset and self perspective. If you set your mind into believing good stuff is always coming your way and focusing on the little positive moments in your life and embrace yourself in
How to practice English to become indistinguishable from a native speaker!
This is all I have to say about practicing English as your second language! Most of my advice is based on my personal experience and the IELTS exam I took 3 years ago. Hope this helps you gradually improve your English skills.
Do you have high standards in dating or are you just aware of the value you bring to the table?
In this episode we talk about standards in dating. We all have some standards and to some people, those standards might be so high and they will try to talk us out of having them. Some of these people really and deeply care for us and want to see us happy but not all have good intentions! Even those with good intentions might not know us completely and know what would work for us. My suggestion fo
Your morning routine starts from the night before!
Ever wanted to elevate your day by building a winner morning routine? My suggestion for you in this episode is to keep it simple and add activities in your morning that contribute to any of these 4 categories: nourishing your body, moving your body, mindfulness, connecting with nature and people. As long as you are hitting all these 4 goals daily, you are set for a beautiful day! One thing to keep
Haters are your fans in disguise!
In this episode we talk about haters! Because as you know, we all have them! they're everywhere! They are sitting around, waiting for you to do something with your life so they can talk about it in order to feed their vacant existence. Can you guess why? right! Because their lives are empty and their identity revolves around spreading lies and hate towards others. They honestly have nothing b
Is the voice in your head your intuition or anxiety?
We all have experienced times when we thought about someone or some experience in our life, and our body felt like something might be off. Our mind sent an alarm to our system to make us avoid that person or that situation. Although sometimes this subconscious trigger help us be safe and sound, it can also be a false alarm! In this episode we talk about why this alarm goes off in our body and how
Introduction (Procrastination)
This episode is an introduction to my podcast! Yes!!! My podcast! Finally I am here on this platform to echo my opinion, hang out with all of you and grow with you. In this episode, we also briefly talked about procrastination, fear of success, fear of being seen and why we don't start working on our dreams. Hope you find this episode helpful! Can't wait to talk to you guys soon.
