The Ally Show
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<p>Welcome to "The Ally Show," your go-to podcast for inspiring stories of strength and mental health. Hosted by Ali, a former tech professional who has overcome significant mental health challenges during his personal and professional life, this podcast features compelling conversations with ordinary people with real stories. Our episodes dive deep into mental health topics like overcoming grief, therapy, wellness & self-care techniques, and personal growth.<br /><br /></p><p>Join our community where listeners aren't just passive participants but active members of a supportive network. We connect those who have faced mental health struggles with others who understand and support them, particularly within the tech and professional sectors. This podcast is a safe space for collective healing and connection.<br /><br /></p><p>Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms to join a movement combating stigma and promoting empathy and understanding. Let's shift perspectives, discover hope, and support each other. Welcome to "The Ally Show," where stories and discoveries of ordinary people inspire transformation and healing.</p>
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March 14, 2025
#21: Ali Eslamifar— Find Your Voice: Why Wouldn't You Do That?
<p><strong>Support the show on Patreon!</strong> <a href="https://patreon.com/aliesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://patreon.com/aliesi</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode #21 | Special Edition</strong> – This time, we flipped the script. Our great friend and guest of episode 20, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Genevieve Conaty</a>, takes the host seat to interview <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alieslamifar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ali Eslamifar</a> about his journey with The Ally Show, what he’s learned, and what’s next.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, Ali shares:</strong></p><ul><li>The origins of The Ally Show—how a conversation with a friend turned into a podcast.</li><li>What it really means to find your voice and how podcasting helped him reconnect with himself.</li><li>Why he chose mental health as the focus, despite it being the harder path.</li><li>The challenges of running a podcast and how he balances structure with creative freedom.</li><li>Moments from past episodes that changed his perspective on love, vulnerability, and deep listening.</li><li>The unexpected reach of the show, from reconnecting with old friends to finding new listeners across the world.</li><li>Why he’s leaving the U.S. and what’s driving his move to Portugal.</li><li>His vision for the future of The Ally Show and his work in mental health.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rweBLsrjfd1VCu4vVVCOf?si=mxluR5zyRDGtjV-qjbvuew" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Episode #3 with Yvonne Leow </a>– A deep conversation on purpose, love, and self-discovery.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Back-Pain-Mind-Body-Connection/dp/0446557684" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno</a> – A book that reshaped Ali’s understanding of mind-body connection.</li><li><a href="https://linktr.ee/10minpause" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">10min Pause </a>– Ali’s Farsi meditation podcast.</li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mEODWQMAfknTUFtCBxezC?si=ssp5_68qSMSQPmY6yd2eTQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">I Heard My Voice </a> – The Playlist mentioned in the show by Genevieve Conaty.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen & Watch:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Podcast Platforms:</strong> <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theallyshow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theallyshow</a></li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/PnxtPZguXUU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/PnxtPZguXUU</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Join the Conversation:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Support Ali’s Mental Health Projects:</strong> <a href="patreon.com/aliesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">patreon.com/aliesi</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Follow on LinkedIn for Updates:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ally-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ally-show</a></li><li><strong>Follow on Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theally.show/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/theally.show/</a></li><li><strong>Intro Music by Samuel F Johanns: </strong><a href="https://pixabay.com/users/samuelfjohanns-1207793/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pixabay.com/users/samuelfjohanns-1207793/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways and Quotes:</strong></p><p>"When you hear your own voice, everything changes." – Ali<br>"Why wouldn't you do that?" – The question that started The Ally Show.<br>"Mental health isn’t an easy conversation, but it’s the right one."</p><p><br></p><p>Now, what resonated with you in this episode? Let us know in the comments or reach out on Instagram or LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings</p><p>02:32 The Birth of a Podcast: Finding My Voice</p><p>05:03 Navigating the Technical Aspects of Podcasting</p><p>07:37 Choosing Mental Health as a Central Theme</p><p>10:12 The Challenge of Discussing Mental Health</p><p>13:03 The Influence of Mentorship on My Journey</p><p>15:39 Structuring the Podcast: Balancing Creativity and Goals</p><p>18:28 Memorable Moments and Impactful Conversations</p><p>20:46 The Power of Connection and Love</p><p>23:18 Surprising Discoveries in Podcasting</p><p>26:02 Embracing Change: Moving Forward</p><p>28:20 Reflections and Gratitude</p><p><br></p>
February 14, 2025
#20: Genevieve Conaty 🍒 — Plants Know How to Grow, So Do You: A Creative Path to Healing
<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this conversation, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Genevieve Conaty</a> (She/Her) shares her journey from a first-generation immigrant background to becoming a VP of design. She discusses her early life, education, and the challenges she faced in her career, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Genevieve opens up about her health struggles, including chronic pain and PTSD, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of wellness. She emphasizes the importance of community support and shares her transformative experience with intensive outpatient programs for mental health recovery. In this conversation, Genevieve shares her journey of self-discovery and healing through the practices of Chi and Qigong. She discusses the significance of Chi as a vital energy and how it has transformed her mental and physical well-being. Genevieve emphasizes the importance of visualization techniques in Qigong and how they can enhance creativity and personal growth. </p><p><br /></p><p>Our AI Partner for this Episode: <strong>ElevenLabs</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Accountability Campaign: March Madness</strong></p><p>Want to join Genevieve's March Madness campaign and start this spring differently? Sign up here: <a href="https://forms.gle/xvU1GNHnySceCawZ8" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/xvU1GNHnySceCawZ8</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro to the episode by Ali and his AI Twin</p><p>03:33 Introduction and Background</p><p>05:43 Heritage and Family History</p><p>07:52 Early Life and Education</p><p>09:23 Career Path and Design Journey</p><p>11:53 Challenges and Health Struggles</p><p>12:34 The Impact of COVID-19</p><p>17:46 Trauma and Its Effects</p><p>27:33 Path to Recovery and Healing</p><p>37:00 Community Support and Programs</p><p>39:45 Understanding Chi and Its Significance</p><p>38:54 The Journey to Qigong Practice</p><p>47:44The Impact of Qigong on Creativity and Wellness</p><p>49:15 Visualization Techniques in Qigong</p><p>56:20 Embracing Creativity and Personal Growth</p><p>01:07:15 March Madness: A Challenge for Growth</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🍒 Genevieve’s bio</strong></p><p>Genevieve fell in love with the Stanford campus from a distance based on a photograph of the architecture in “the Quad.” After studying mathematical & computational science there, she realized she was most interested in pursuing computational science that involved working with human beings, so she pivoted to a master's degree in what was then called Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. She cut her teeth in UX research at Motorola Labs in the UK, worked for a wonderful London design agency where she met her now-wife, ran her own design agency for five years including a move from London to San Francisco, and helped build the design, product, and UX research team and culture at Indiegogo. She hired Ali at Course Hero where together they designed products to help college students graduate. Her newest mission is to help clients of her coaching practice with their job & career challenges so that they can find fulfillment. She has a bias towards entrepreneurship and fun. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve/</a></p><p>Company: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-red-coaching/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-red-coaching/</a></p><p>Substack: <a href="http://cherryredcoaching.substack.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://cherryredcoaching.substack.com</a></p><p>TEDx Talk: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/genevieve_conaty_how_to_empower_innovation" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ted.com/talks/genevieve_conaty_how_to_empower_innovation</a></p><p>Spotify Artist Profile: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OdBAFKql7Zm0GMCc9lU69?si=xMXquwHGTmiTEyKydWxzcw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OdBAFKql7Zm0GMCc9lU69?si=xMXquwHGTmiTEyKydWxzcw</a></p><p>La Cheim Behavioral Health Center (PHP/IOP): <a href="https://www.lacheim.org/behavioral-health-programs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lacheim.org/behavioral-health-programs</a></p><p>Luminous Ground Online Tai Chi and Qigong Classes</p><ul><li><p>Register: <a href="https://luminousground.com/2006-2/registration/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://luminousground.com/2006-2/registration/</a></p></li><li><p>Follow along with daily practice on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@luminousgroundschooloftaij1500" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@luminousgroundschooloftaij1500</a> (new posts daily)</p></li></ul><p>Courtney Moore - Acupuncture & Healing: <a href="https://courtneymoorewellness.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://courtneymoorewellness.com/</a></p><p><br /></p>
January 2, 2025
#19: Phil Carter — The Hedonic Treadmill: Find Your Answers Within For a Balanced Life
<p><strong>Summary</strong> In this conversation, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgcarter/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Phil Carter</a> shares his journey from a Midwestern upbringing to becoming a successful product leader in the tech industry. He discusses the importance of family values, the challenges of work-life balance, and the impact of paternity leave on his relationship with his children. Phil reflects on his career shifts, the lessons learned from each chapter, and the decision to start his own consulting business for greater flexibility and autonomy. </p> <p>In this conversation, Phil Carter discusses the challenges of modern work culture, particularly in the tech industry, where constant connectivity and high expectations can lead to burnout. He emphasizes the importance of finding balance in life through routines, personal anchors, and prioritizing family and community. Phil also highlights the significance of self-awareness in navigating the pressures of societal expectations and the rat race, advocating for a focus on internal fulfillment rather than external validation. He concludes by sharing his wife's nonprofit, Daring Girls, which empowers young women in East Africa. Support Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/ <strong>About Phil</strong> After starting his career at Bain and getting his MBA from Stanford GSB, Phil Carter has spent the last decade as a VC and product leader helping companies like <strong>Faire</strong>, <strong>Quizlet</strong>, and <strong>Ibotta</strong> build world-class products and accelerate their growth. Phil is now a <a href="https://www.philgcarter.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">growth advisor and angel investor</a> who helps Seed - Series C consumer subscription businesses define their growth strategies, build their growth models, hire their growth teams, scale their growth processes, optimize their growth channels, and achieve their full potential. Phil also teaches a <a href="https://maven.com/philcarter/consumer-subscription-growth" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Maven course</a> on Consumer Subscription Growth and has a <a href="https://philgcarter.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Substack</a> newsletter where he shares additional thoughts. <strong>Connect to Phil:Website</strong>: https://www.philgcarter.com/ <strong>Maven Course</strong>: https://maven.com/philcarter/consumer-subscription-growth <strong>LinkedIn</strong>: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgcarter/ <strong>Substack</strong>: https://philgcarter.substack.com/ <strong>X</strong>: https://x.com/philgcarter <strong>Chapters</strong> 00:00 Intro to the EpisodeChapters</p> <p>03:20 Introduction to Phil Carter</p> <p>06:12 Growing Up in the Midwest</p> <p>08:30 Family Values and Childhood Memories</p> <p>09:59 Navigating Work-Life Balance</p> <p>12:21 Career Shifts and Professional Growth</p> <p>16:54 The Impact of Paternity Leave</p> <p>22:44 Starting a New Chapter: Entrepreneurship</p> <p>24:48 The Pressure of Constant Connectivity</p> <p>27:11 The Dynamics of Tech Culture</p> <p>30:22 Navigating the Rat Race</p> <p>32:49 Finding Balance in Life</p> <p>35:41 Anchors of Stability</p> <p>39:03 Production vs. Production Capacity</p> <p>42:50 Empowering Young Women through Daring Girls</p> <p><br /></p>
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<p>Welcome to "The Ally Show," your go-to podcast for inspiring stories of strength and mental health. Hosted by Ali, a former tech professional who has overcome significant mental health challenges during his personal and professional life, this podcast features compelling conversations with ordinary people with real stories. Our episodes dive deep into mental health topics like overcoming grief, therapy, wellness & self-care techniques, and personal growth.<br /><br /></p><p>Join our community where listeners aren't just passive participants but active members of a supportive network. We connect those who have faced mental health struggles with others who understand and support them, particularly within the tech and professional sectors. This podcast is a safe space for collective healing and connection.<br /><br /></p><p>Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms to join a movement combating stigma and promoting empathy and understanding. Let's shift perspectives, discover hope, and support each other. Welcome to "The Ally Show," where stories and discoveries of ordinary people inspire transformation and healing.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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