Dare To Share Your Untold Story

About Dare To Share Your Untold Story

'Dare To Share Your Untold Story' has been brought to you with the intention to break down the barriers of mental stigma, embrace mental beauty and invite guests to a safe place to share with vulnerability, without holding back, their true and full story - no matter what part of the journey that they are in, beginning, middle or end. As a society we are conditioned to keep some of our most painful stories a secret. No matter what we each have suffered with - whatever the struggle, hurdle or strife we face there is always a part of our story that remains untold. The 'untold story' has a lot to do with the impact on mental health which we shy away from sharing. So let's expose what we suppress and embrace the invitation of mental beauty. The notion of embracing 'mental beauty' is the next way to see mental health…and when you dare to share...you break the silence, speak your truth, use your voice, and inspire others to do the same. TOGETHER – we can dare and share…so let's take a vow to 'dare to share our untold stories'!

Publisher

Salima Jadavji

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jan 2021

Latest episode

18 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

133 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Episode 133: Part II: The Unexpected End of an Era — Laying Her to Rest

   For the last time on this platform, the seats are reversed. Rishma Govani steps into the interviewer role, holding space as Salima shares the untold story that could not be spoken until now — the lived experience of losing her grandmother, losing her mother just twenty days later, and navigating the irreversible shift that followed. This episode does not retell events for shock value. It lingers in the spaces grief inhabits quietly: the hospital rooms where time compresses, the moral rupture of withholding water from someone you love, the weight of asking whether intervention has become prolonging suffering, the moment of recognizing when love means release. Salima speaks candidly about what this loss did to her nervous system, her identity, and her sense of safety. She reflects on surviving surgery updates, advocating through uncertainty, absorbing fear for others, and surrendering control when outcomes were no longer negotiable. She names the loneliness of grieving without a settled space to land, the disorientation of being the steady one while internally unraveling, and the humility of discovering that wisdom does not exempt you from devastation. This is not an episode about closure. It is about the beginning of grief. About integration instead of resolution. About learning to live in a body that now carries absence differently. It is also the final episode of Dare to Share Your Untold Story. Not because the work has ended, but because this chapter has completed what it came here to do. What began years ago as a space for daring and sharing concludes here with reverence — laid down in honour of lineage, timing, and the truth that some endings are acts of integrity. Her key message to the listeners of the show is: Time is precious, so take time to really look at how you're spending your time, what you're giving your energy to, and whether it's actually aligned with what matters most to you in the bigger picture of your life; connect with yourself, connect honestly with your emotions; allow yourself to express what's true — without malice, but without suppression either; you are allowed to change after what you've lived through; you're allowed to outgrow versions of yourself that once kept you safe; you don't owe anyone continuity if it costs you truth.

2. 

   4 Mar 2026

   Episode 132: Part I: The Unexpected End of an Era - The Spoken Closing

   SHOW NOTES In this deeply reflective episode of Dare to Share Your Untold Story, the seats are intentionally reversed. Returning guest Rishma Govani steps into the interviewer role, creating space for Salima to explore an untold story of her own — one rooted in discernment, timing, and quiet internal reckoning. What unfolds is not a dramatic turning point, but the slow accumulation of awareness. The kind that builds quietly beneath the surface — through fatigue, resistance, emotional labour, and the subtle toll of holding space for others while navigating your own internal shifts. Salima speaks candidly about the mental and emotional impact of recognizing when something meaningful begins to ask for re-evaluation. The tension between love and misalignment. The guilt that accompanies change. The exhaustion that comes not from burnout, but from staying longer than your inner knowing allows. Together, they examine what it costs to ignore timing — and what it requires to honour it. The conversation traces the psychological weight of leadership decisions that are not visible from the outside, but deeply felt within: disrupted sleep, internal questioning, emotional strain, and the steady pull toward integrity over endurance. This episode explores endings that are not failures. Thresholds that arrive through truth rather than crisis. And the courage it takes to embody the very principles we invite others into — especially when the stakes feel personal. At its core, this conversation is about presence over permanence, discernment over performance, and the mental health impact of choosing alignment even when it unsettles what has been familiar. What unfolds here is not a goodbye. It is a reckoning with timing, and the quiet courage it requires. Her key message to the listeners of the show is: You don't need to perform your pain to be worthy of care; you don't need to explain your history for it to be valid; and you don't need to wait until things fall apart to give yourself permission to pause. Guest Bio: Rishma Govani is a seasoned communications leader, speaker, and storyteller with over 25 years of experience across Canada's media landscape, including CBC, CTV, and Global News. Known for her grounded presence and ability to hold meaningful conversations with depth and care, Rishma has spent her career shaping narratives, fostering understanding, and creating space for stories that matter. She is deeply committed to breaking down barriers of mental stigma and believes in the power of honest dialogue to build connection, compassion, and collective healing. Rishma first joined Dare to Share Your Untold Story in Episode 23, and today she returns to the podcast in a different role — one shaped by her own lived experience, growth, and continued commitment to meaningful conversation. With a deep respect for this space and the journey it has held, Rishma is the right person to guide today's conversation with intention, warmth, and integrity. I'm truly grateful for her presence here — not only for what she brings professionally, but for the way she shows up with heart, clarity, and deep respect for the stories we carry. URL for shoutout: https://www.daretoheal.co and https://www.daretoretreat.co To stay connected and explore what is unfolding next: Visit www.daretoheal.co — where reflections, offerings, and new spaces are shared as they emerge. You can also join the Dare to Hear newsletter directly through the website. For those seeking a lived, embodied extension of these conversations, learn more about the Dare to 'Re-Treat' Movement at: www.daretoretreat.co (http://www.daretoretreat.co) Where to find me: Website: https://www.daretoheal.co The Dare to 'Re-Treat' Movement: https://www.daretoretreat.co Instagram: @daretohealco LinkedIn: @daretoheal LinkedIn: @salima jadavji

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Episode 131: Beyond the Comparison: A Triplet's Journey Through Trauma, ADHD, and Self-Trust

   Growing up as a triplet, Sarah spent much of her childhood feeling overlooked, misunderstood, and constantly compared to her siblings. While they excelled academically, Sarah struggled silently inside a school system that wasn't designed for her brain. She carried the weight of feeling different, disconnected, and uncertain of her own potential. What others couldn't see was that she was developing a different kind of intelligence — resilience, emotional insight, and a powerful physical intuition that would later shape her entire life. Sport became her first safe place. On the court, Sarah excelled quickly, earning Athlete of the Year and multiple competitive awards. It was the first environment where she felt capable, strong, and free. But despite her athletic success, the internal battles continued. During university, Sarah experienced a traumatic assault that shattered the confidence she had worked so hard to build. She describes spiralling into a period marked by isolation, emotional overwhelm, and a deep loss of identity. At her lowest, she found herself on the floor of her shower telling her sister that she didn't want to die, but she understood why others did. That moment became a turning point — the moment she decided she could no longer abandon herself. Sarah began rebuilding from the inside out through movement, self-reflection, and a commitment to living in alignment with her truth. Years later, a formal ADHD diagnosis finally gave language to the struggles she carried throughout her childhood, helping her understand her strengths in an entirely new way. She also shares how chronic emotional suppression manifested in her body through lockjaw and persistent physical pain, a reminder of how deeply the mind and body mirror each other. Her story is a powerful reminder that returning to yourself is possible — no matter how far away you feel. Her key message to the listeners of the show is: If you hit rock bottom, you can pick yourself up and move forward and have a happy life; by fighting for what you love and have, your relationships -- live that authentic life, the more authentically you show up, the more you are in most aligned place within yourself. Guest Bio: Sarah is a Mindset and High-Performance Coach, Fitness Trainer, and Speaker who helps high-achieving individuals and teams build clarity, confidence, and consistent follow-through. With a background that bridges mindset psychology, behaviour change, and movement-based performance training, she supports people in turning intention into action and creating systems that fuel sustainable results in business, sport, and everyday life. Sarah is also a rising voice in the mental health and performance space, known for her grounded, evidence-informed approach and her belief that strength is built from the inside out. Rooted in both lived experience and professional training, Sarah brings an unapologetic honesty to her work that inspires people to stop abandoning themselves and step into their full potential. She is passionate about connecting the mental and physical components of resilience, guiding others to build self-trust, emotional awareness, and aligned action. Whether coaching individuals, speaking on stages, or leading movement-based sessions, Sarah's mission is to help people turn pain into power, reclaim their voice, and create a life grounded in resilience and authentic confidence. URL for shoutout: https://janefinchtennis.ca/ Sarah proudly supports the Jane & Finch Tennis Organization (located in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario), championing their work in empowering youth through sport, confidence-building, and mentorship. Where to find me: Website: Website / Booking Link: https://stan.store/sarahpezzutto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahpezzutto/# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpezzutto/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweatwithsarah

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• Dr Shelley Morgan
• Rishma Dhalla
• Marcia
• Carys Cragg

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Engagement

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