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Stress gets a bad reputation. But is it always the enemy? In this episode of Between Us, Ershad and Esther explore what happens in our brains and bodies when we are under pressure, why a little stress can sometimes help us perform better, and when it begins to do more harm than good. From the neuroscience of our fight-or-flight response to the surprising relationship between stress and productivity, we explore how understanding stress might help us manage it better. Can we learn to work with stress rather than constantly fighting against it? KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series that inspires personal growth, promotes positive thinking, and supports physical and mental wellbeing, especially during times of crisis. Through real-life experiences and expert insights, it shares valuable life lessons and explores key topics in health and wellbeing. Also, look for @knowingwhoyouare on Substack, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, ITunes and Amazon Podcasts. Our website can be found here: https://bit.ly/KWYA Be part of the conversation and subscribe to our channel Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

KWYA Livestream 24 This episode was originally recorded on the 3rd of April 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  In this livestream, we discussed the subject of regret. We shared our own regrets, the things we had in common and we had many lovely callers and listeners contribute to this by sharing their own experiences and how regrets from the past have affected their lives. More importantly, we discussed how looking back in the past has helped us shape our present life and we focused on what we can learn from the past and how we can use regret to improve life today. Many friends from Ershad’s music career also participated in the show, which lead to the subject of music and we even did some live songs. A wholesome show with no regrets whatsoever!  We welcome you to watch the whole show!  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/knowingwhoyouare/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Copyright 2024 by KnowingYouWhoAre

Betweeb Us - Episode 1 You buy the notebook. You sit down to write. And then… nothing. What are you actually supposed to put on the page? How do you stop journaling from becoming another habit you start enthusiastically and quietly abandon a few days later? In the first episode of Between Us — Questions Worth Asking, Conversations That Matter, Esther and I sit down to talk about four simple but effective journaling habits that can make writing feel less intimidating, more meaningful, and much easier to return to regularly. This isn’t about filling pages for the sake of it. It’s about learning how to use journaling as a way of noticing your thoughts, making sense of experience, asking yourself better questions and, perhaps, understanding yourself a little more clearly. We explore what to write when you feel you have nothing to say, why some approaches to journaling work better than others, and how a few small changes can turn the blank page from something daunting into somewhere you actually want to return to. So if you’ve ever wanted to journal but found yourself staring at the page wondering, “Where do I even begin?” — this conversation is for you. Stay with us until the end, because the final habit may be the simplest one of all, but it could completely change the way you think about journaling. KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series that inspires personal growth, promotes positive thinking, and supports physical and mental wellbeing, especially during times of crisis. Through real-life experiences and expert insights, it shares valuable life lessons and explores key topics in health and wellbeing. Also, look for @knowingwhoyouare on Substack, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, ITunes and Amazon Podcasts. Our website can be found here: https://bit.ly/KWYA Be part of the conversation and subscribe to our channel Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

This episode was originally recorded on the 20th of March 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  We reviewed several books we had recently read concerning the subject of happiness and mindfulness. We discussed the importance of working on yourself to become the best version of yourself, how to go about doing this, and what we have each done to get to a point where we were happy with who we were and found each other right after this. We had several contributions from callers as well as people sending in messages with invaluable information on how to find happiness and peace and we would like to thank all of them for being part of the conversation!   We welcome you to watch the whole show!  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/knowingwhoyouare/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

This episode was originally recorded on the 13th of March 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  We spoke a lot about the subject of self-care, mentally and physically as well as the importance of having a partner in your life who helps you be accountable for looking after yourself and each other. We discussed the subject of mentors and the importance of having people around you whom you can trust and who can help guide you when you feel a little lost. Thank you again to the many viewers, the callers and everyone who contributed by sharing their own experiences.  We welcome you to watch the whole show!  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/knowingwhoyouare/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

This episode was originally recorded on the 27th of March 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  This episode happened to be on the Bangladesh Independence Weekend so we decided to talk about the subject of freedom. We talked about what we consider freedom, how one achieves freedom and what the different elements are which allow one to consider themselves free. We talked about the importance of being yourself, and being true to yourself, being able to keep your own integrity on this while facing pressure from others to be something else. We had some lovely callers and listeners who sent in messages and shared important experiences. We appreciate their contribution to the show as it enriches us every single time too.  We welcome you to watch the whole show!  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/knowingwhoyouare/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Copyright 2024 by KnowingYouWhoAre

This episode was originally recorded on the 6th of March 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  The main topic was sleep, quality of sleep, what affects a good night’s sleep and what you can do to improve your sleep. We talked about types of food how they affect one’s day and how we can be better at looking after ourselves. We also had some lovely input from our listeners, including a caller who is a mother of three who explained her routines at home, how she manages her time and takes care of the home while also working with all three of children, their home-work, and any help they need to end the day in a happy and content way.  We welcome you to watch the whole show!  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/knowingwhoyouare/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

We’ve been taught that more friends mean a better life. But what if the opposite is true? Discover why a small circle may be the key to emotional wellbeing and lasting fulfilment. KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through a positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis and reflecting inspirational life lessons through the shared experiences of people who have experienced life in its several dimensions. Please subscribe to our channel on your favourite social media platform @KnowingWhoYouAre as well as on our website at: https://bit.ly/KWYA Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

What if our relentless pursuit of safety is the very thing keeping us anxious? Drawing on neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioural economics, I explore fear conditioning, the illusion of security, how uncertainty can fuel growth, and why trying to control every outcome often leaves us feeling less secure—not more. KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through a positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis and reflecting inspirational life lessons through the shared experiences of people who have experienced life in its several dimensions. Please subscribe to our channel on your favourite social media platform @KnowingWhoYouAre as well as on our website at: https://bit.ly/KWYA Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

Martin Farrell is an author, international facilitator and crisis coach now in his sixth decade working in and for civil society in the UK and worldwide.  Martin wrote a book called ‘Good Leaders in Turbulent Times: How to Navigate Wild Waters at Work’. He has dedicated it to all the leaders whom he will never know who, facing the challenges of turbulent times, are courageously aspiring to be the good leaders who will sustain a decent, just and civil society, so we can all live together well for the foreseeable future’.  Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/FfHTz91uB7Q or look further down the podcasts to listen to this on this same channel KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through a positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis and reflecting inspirational life lessons through the shared experiences of people who have experienced life in its several dimensions and also through talks with experts in particular disciplines and fields of interest who can explain and clarify questions related to health and wellbeing. Join othe conversation and subscribe to our channel: YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Instagram: knowingwhoyouare TikTok: knowingwhoyouare Our podcasts are also available on the following audio platforms:  Spotify: KnowingWhoYouAre Itunes: KnowingWhoYouare Amazon Podcast: KnowingWhoYouare Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

We put together some gems to immediately get a taste of the great interview with David Hunter, Transformational Coach. Look for the full interview in our Podcasts David Hunter is a transformational coach who has been working in the NHS for over 20 years in different capacities.  In the last 5 years he has trained to become a coach and has also trained into transformational coaching. He has found the difference between transformational coaching and life coaching is fascinating as in the former, a coach helps people without using strategies or techniques, but having a heartfelt conversation with someone and helping them to understand where their experiences are coming from.  According to him, this has helped him gain some great insights of his own and he has a vision of helping people to take them from an undesired state to a place they desire in their life and know that no matter what life throws at them they will be ok. KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through a positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis and reflecting inspirational life lessons through the shared experiences of people who have experienced life in its several dimensions and also through talks with experts in particular disciplines and fields of interest who can explain and clarify questions related to health and wellbeing.  Join othe conversation and subscribe to our channel: YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Instagram: knowingwhoyouare TikTok: knowingwhoyouare Our podcasts are also available on the following audio platforms:  Spotify: KnowingWhoYouAre Itunes: KnowingWhoYouare Amazon Podcast: KnowingWhoYouare Copyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

This episode was originally recorded on the 20th of February 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  We discussed why we started KnowingWhoYouAre, the importance of being yourself and how to get to a point where you can just be yourself and follow your own goals in life. We had several callers who shared stories of the trails and hurdles they have overcome in life and how they came about pushing forward even when sometimes it seemed impossible. We want to thank everyone who contributed to the live stream and for opening us candidly about their own experiences. It’s YOUR experiences and trust that made this once again a lovely show!  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Instagram: knowingwhoyouare TikTok: knowingwhoyouare Substack: Ershad Alamgir KnowingWhoYouAre We unfortunately had to cut out and edit some of the incoming phone calls as the sound was not adequate for a proper audio presentation. You can see the whole interview on our YouTube Channel with the full uncut version with calls included.  Copyright © 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

This episode was originally recorded on the 24th of January 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  We spoke about the importance of living life on your terms, creating memories and doing whatever you can as opposed to living life for other people based on their expectations and their standards. We talked about the different ways you can approach others, fixing things with a friend or a relative that you feel need to be fixed to live in better harmony as well as the importance of writing things down and journalling.  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  Join our journey and subscribe to our channel YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Instagram: knowingwhoyouare TikTok: knowingwhoyouare Substack: Ershad Alamgir KnowingWhoYouAre Copyright © 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre (Please note that we had to remove some of the phone conversations and recordings of people calling in due to the sound quality. )

Two people may live for exactly the same number of days and yet feel that they have lived very different lengths of time. One may move through life on autopilot, barely noticing the changing light, the passing seasons or the quiet details of familiar places. The other may remain curious—awake to the world, receptive to its smallest changes—and experience each day with a greater sense of depth. Time seems to accelerate when life becomes too familiar. Our routines blur together, and weeks disappear almost without leaving a footprint. But when we begin something new—learn an instrument, explore a different place, read beyond our usual interests, speak to someone we would not normally meet—the world becomes vivid again. Attention sharpens. Memory gathers detail. It can feel as though the clock has been gently reset. This is the gift of the beginner’s mind: not the absence of knowledge, but the willingness to meet life without assuming that we have already seen everything it has to offer. As Shunryu Suzuki wrote:“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” Perhaps we cannot slow the clock itself, but we can deepen our experience of it. We can be more present in ordinary moments, remain curious about familiar surroundings and regularly give ourselves the courage to begin again. Because, as Annie Dillard reminds us: “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” A new beginning does not always require a dramatic reinvention. Sometimes it is simply picking up the brush, opening the book, taking the unfamiliar road or paying closer attention to the life already unfolding around us. The clock may continue moving forward—but through presence, curiosity and wonder, we can make time feel spacious again.  Join our journey and subscribe to our channel YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Instagram: knowingwhoyouare TikTok: knowingwhoyouare Substack: Ershad Alamgir KnowingWhoYouAre Copyright © 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre

This episode was originally recorded on the 27th of February 2022, and we are now re-sharing it as part of the new Social Media Platforms - now solely dedicated to KnowingWhoYouAre.  We discussed the importance of making decisions which are in alignment with your values. Different ideas from different authors and self-help coaches on the subject of creating a game in life, following goals, purposes, and how to achieve these. We had calls from our regular listeners as well as some new ones who have joined the KnowingWhoYouAre team and all their input was invaluable as always.  KnowingWhoYouAre founded by Ershad Alamgir is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth.  We would like to invite you to join us on our journey and take advantage of the wisdom from the many people around the world who have thus far participated in our podcasts as well as our live podcasts.  Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/knowingwhoyouare/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Join our journey and subscribe to our channel YouTube: knowingwhoyouarepodcast Our Website: https://bit.ly/KWYA Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnowingWhoYouAre.ErshadAlamgir Instagram: knowingwhoyouare TikTok: knowingwhoyouare Self help, knowingwhoyouare, knowing yourself, wellness, knowing you, knowing you, Ershad Alamgir, Esther Sonneveld, Fears Copyright © 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre