The InnerView with Mitra & Ben

This is the final episode of the InnerView podcast.

Mitra and Ben area taking a brake from recording to create space for what is new that wants to come through for the next evolution of the podcast. You an expect a new episode in the next 6 weeks. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!

THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE 24What does it really mean to have a relationship with the divine—not as an abstract idea, but as a real, guiding presence in our lives?In this episode, we explore the difference between striving and flowing, control and surrender, and how recognizing divine alignment can make life feel almost effortless. Through personal stories of serendipity, deep reflection, and even moments of doubt, we unpack what it means to trust something greater than ourselves. If you've ever wondered how to tune into a deeper wisdom or find peace in uncertainty, this conversation might just change the way you see everything.What You’ll Learn: Discover how to recognize when you're in alignment with divine flow—and how to course-correct when you're not.Learn an alternative approach to prayer that shifts from asking for specific outcomes to receiving deeper wisdomHear personal stories of serendipity and effortless manifestation that reveal the power of surrendering to life’s unfoldingIf you’re someone who ….Wants to deepen your connecting to God, but isn’t sure how, orWants to cultivate a stronger sense of trust and flow in life, orSeeks to create more synchronicity in your life, …then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Opening & The Meaning of "God"02:00 : Childhood Connection to the Divine06:30 : Recognizing Divine Presence in Everyday Life10:45 : Effort vs. Flow – When Life Aligns Effortlessly15:20 : Signs You're Out of Alignment20:10 : Surrendering vs. Controlling Outcomes25:40 : The Power of Prayer & Asking for Clarity30:15 : Seeing God Within Ourselves34:50 : How Challenges Guide Us Back to the Divine38:00 : Closing Reflections & Final ThoughtsLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Do you keep waiting for life to slow down before honoring that pull toward something deeper within you?In this episode, Ben turns the mic on Mitra and traces the real story behind her wisdom—from a childhood spent talking to God on rooftops in Iran to rebuilding her life as a single mother in a country where she knew no one. She opens up about what motherhood actually taught her about unity, why she stayed in a marriage for 11 years before finding the courage to leave, and what conscious partnership looks like when you stop chasing "perfect." This is a raw, intimate conversation about holding your spiritual hunger and your real-world responsibilities in the same hand.What You’ll Learn: Why the life you're building might be keeping you from the life you're building it for.A simple inner reframe that changes how you relate to overwhelm when it hits.What Mitra learned about the difference between the love that hooks you and the love that actually lasts.If you’re someone who ….keeps putting your inner life on hold until things settle downis questioning whether your relationship has the depth to grow with yousenses the beliefs driving your life were inherited, not chosen…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introduction — Getting to Know Mitra's Story01:20 : A Curious Soul From the Very Beginning03:21 : Talking to God on Rooftops as a Child06:22 : Feeling Different and Learning to Accept It09:11 : Losing a Friend and Discovering Death as a Teacher11:35 : Numbers, Philosophy, and a New Way of Understanding the World19:19 : Leaving Iran and Meeting an Indigenous Chief22:21 : "Take It to the Higher Grounds"27:46 : Why She Got Married — And What Was Really Driving It33:33 : Motherhood as a Mirror for Cultural Conditioning36:03 : Unity, Separation, and What Holding Her Child Revealed40:26 : The Struggle to Balance Inner Life With Outer Survival46:15 : Arriving in Toronto With Nothing — and Starting Over52:11 : What Survival Mode Taught Her About the Spiritual Path59:44 : Meeting Henry and the Love That Comes From Truly Knowing SomeoneLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Benjamin Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you wanting to create more balance and order in your inner and outer world ? In this episode, Ben and Mitra introduce a metaphor rooted in Kabbalah — the idea that everything in your life is a vessel, and the quality of what you receive through it depends on how aligned that vessel is. They apply this lens to your physical spaces, your mind, and even your daily habits, getting specific about what's quietly blocking your clarity. What starts as an ancient concept becomes something surprisingly practical — a way of looking at your bedroom, your desk, and your phone that you won't be able to unsee.What You’ll Learn: There's a specific reason you feel foggy and uninspired — and it has less to do with your mindset than you think.Mitra names the hidden force behind why we accumulate so much stuff, and it reframes clutter in a way you won't forget.Ben flags the trap that most spiritually-minded people fall into with a teaching like this — and it's the very thing that keeps the work from landing.If you’re someone who ….does the inner work but still feels scattered in daily lifesenses your environment is draining you but can't pinpoint whyturns every spiritual teaching into another thing to perfect…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introducing the Vessel Metaphor02:23 : Your Spaces Are a Two-Way Street03:59 : What Belongs in Your Bedroom and What Doesn't08:16 : Why a TV in the Bedroom Is an Open Invitation10:13 : Your Desk as a Vessel for Creativity and Productivity13:09 : The Real Reason We Accumulate So Much Stuff15:11 : Your Phone and Desktop Are Vessels Too19:29 : The Mind as the Most Important Vessel24:39 : When What You Want and What You Do Don't Match29:02 : Why This Shouldn't Become Another Thing to PerfectLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Benjamin Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you struggling to find solutions to a challenge your facing right now? When life destabilizes — a financial hit, a relationship rupture, a career shake-up — most of us rush to fix it before we've found solid ground. In this episode, AI ethics expert and Kabbalist Esther Lancaster introduces a framework for receiving clarity instead of chasing it. Benjamin and Mitra explore what it actually looks like to sit with discomfort long enough to access a deeper intelligence — and why the chaos you're experiencing might be building something in you. This conversation gets practical, personal, and surprisingly relevant to the world we're all navigating right now.What You’ll Learn: There's a specific reason your biggest challenges feel so intense right now — and it has to do with what you're being prepared to receive.Esther shares why the urge to figure it out is the very thing keeping clarity from reaching you — and what to do instead.Benjamin reveals the one question that helped him break a fear-driven loop during a real financial crisis — and it had nothing to do with finding an answer.If you’re someone who ….keeps making decisions from fear and regretting them laterbelieves everything happens for a reason but loses that when pain hitssenses deeper guidance is available but can't get out of your own way to receive it…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What Is Kabbalah and Why Does It Matter Right Now01:39 : The Baseline Belief That Changes Everything04:10 : What Do You Actually Do When the Pain Is Too Much08:00 : Breaking the Vessel to Receive More Light10:30 : The Power of Knowing You Don't Have to Solve It Right Now12:26 : Learning to Trust the Guidance You Can't Yet See19:29 : Alignment Isn't Passivity — It's Structural Compatibility25:50 : Your Challenges Are Fuel — Here's How to Use Them26:31 : Walking Through It With a Real Example: Financial Loss36:14 : Sitting With Shame Until It Gives You the GiftLinks : Esther’s Website : https://www.estherlancaster.net/A simple alignment exercise you can practice today : https://tinyurl.com/2xst2men Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Benjamin Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Does some part of you know that you are living much more limited than you’re capable of?In this episode, Ben shares the story of a man who grew up with no education, no electricity, and no societal programming — and how meeting him forced Ben to confront the invisible rules shaping his own life. Together, Ben and Mitra unpack where our "I can't" beliefs actually come from and why we mistake what's familiar for what's true. They walk through a practical process for questioning the limits you didn't even realize you agreed to. This one includes a surprising way to use AI as a tool for breaking through your own blind spots.What You’ll Learn: Discover where you could be limiting yourself in your life that you may not presently be aware of. Learn how to gently shift your perspective to allow you to transcend those limits with easeDiscover simple yet powerful practices to attune yourself to your higher potential.If you’re someone who ….feels like you're living more limited than you’re capable of is feeling unfulfilled after obtaining that thing you thought would make you happysenses the rules you're living by aren't yours but can't figure out where to start…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : The man with no education who got into Harvard03:09 : Why 80% of your "I can't" beliefs aren't real04:44 : The invisible rules society wrote for your life08:24 : Ben's story — when money didn't equal happiness09:35 : Chasing the symbol instead of the thing you actually want12:48 : Familiar doesn't mean true — how to tell the difference18:19 : Finding proof you've already broken your own limits23:08 : Why asking the right question changes everything27:54 : Using AI to surface the questions you've been avoiding32:12 : The teacher who contradicted himself on purposeLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Benjamin Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Is your beautiful home still leaving you feeling fundamentally unfulfilled?In this episode, Mitra shares a vision of community that might sound impossible—until Ben reveals he's already invested in a company making it real. This conversation moves from Mitra's childhood in Tehran, where children belonged to entire neighborhoods, to concrete housing projects creating trust-based communities today. You'll hear how consciousness shifts and practical design can work together, and why the yearning you feel for something different isn't naive—it's the beginning of creating what comes next. Ben and Mitra invite you to add your voice to a growing vision of how we might actually live.What You’ll Learn: What changes when a neighborhood is built on trust instead of fearDiscover a project that is making the new world vision a real possibility.Get a clear vision for the clear tenets of a community built on trust, unity, harmony, and loveIf you’re someone who ….feels isolated in your neighborhood and wonders if real community is even possiblewants your children to grow up in a village, not just a houseswings between believing change is possible and thinking it's naive…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 - Imagining a New World01:22 - Can We Live Differently?03:18 - How to Create the Shift05:46 - Growing Up in Community: Tehran Story09:26 - Building in Harmony with Nature10:51 - When Neighborhoods Didn't Need Locks27:45 - The Geoship Project: Vision Meets Reality29:50 - What This Community Could Look Like30:49 - The Art Studio Vision33:27 - Your Invitation to Co-CreateLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Benjamin Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

You give generously to others, so why does it leave you feeling drained instead of fulfilled?Ben and Mitra explore why being a giver isn't enough—and why your inability to receive may be sabotaging your relationships and energy. They unpack the hidden beliefs that block us from allowing good things in, and reveal how the laws of the energetic world work opposite to what we've been taught. Through personal stories and a powerful visualization, they show how giving and receiving are actually one continuous flow. This episode offers a fresh lens on generosity that could change how you experience every relationship.What You’ll Learn: There's a reason you feel internal pressure when you give—it has to do with which end of the "tube" you've closed offThe more love you give, the more you have—but only when you understand how energetic exchange actually works.What you gave to one person doesn't need to come back from them—expecting it to is where resentment begins.If you’re someone who ….Prides yourself on being generous but secretly resents that it's never reciprocatedStruggles to accept compliments, help, or gifts without feeling guilty or uncomfortableNotices you're keeping an invisible scorecard in your closest relationships…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Giving and receiving is one02:36 : The scorecard we keep in relationships06:11 : Perpetual kindness and the job seeker story10:16 : Why generous people feel drained12:56 : The hollow tube visualization15:18 : Giving through thoughts and intentions17:02 : The stranger at the bank20:46 : Hidden beliefs that block receiving22:21 : Why energetic laws work in reverse23:59 : Closing thoughtsLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Benjamin Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you feeling stuck on making a particular decision right now? Indecision isn't a lack of knowing—it's noise drowning out what's already clear. Ben and Mitra explore why we get stuck in loops, how other people's "clarity" sneaks into our heads, and what it actually takes to trust yourself when the stakes feel big. They break down a practical framework for working with your mind, heart, and body instead of letting them fight each other. If you've been waiting for certainty before you can move forward, this episode will change how you think about that.What You’ll Learn: The clarity you're looking for might be buried under someone else's opinion of what you should do.Your mind and heart speak different languages—and knowing which one to listen to when changes everything.There's a reason salespeople don't want you to "sleep on it"—and it's the same reason you should.If you’re someone who ….has all the facts but still can't pull the trigger on a decision;notices your body tighten when you talk about the "responsible" choice;wonders whether you're following your intuition or just avoiding discomfort…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Why we get stuck on decisions01:28 : Separating clarity from noise03:47 : The 6-step decision-making process10:59 : A real example: when the "bad" idea lights you up17:42 : Certainty is an illusion20:06 : Imagining the worst case (and why it helps)25:49 : Gathering facts without drowning in them30:11 : What to do when your mind and heart disagree35:23 : Asking the question that cuts through fear37:07 : Why "sleep on it" actually worksLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you searching for a clearer picture of who you're truly meant to become?In this episode, Ben reads Mitra's Gene Keys—a system that uses your birth data to reveal your energetic blueprint, core challenges, and highest potential. Through the process you’ll learn yourself how you could use systems like this to get a clearer sense of your fullest potential and how to address your shadow patterns. What You’ll Learn: How to harness your own Gene Keys profile to support your evolutionHow to distinguish from synchronicity from ego manifestationsHow to understand your shadow patterns so that you can transcend themIf you’re someone who ….feels like you've been settling but can't name whywonders if what makes you "different" is a strength or a problemwants tools for self-discovery without handing your choices to a framework…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introduction to Gene Keys01:46 : Mitra's First Reaction to Being Read04:36 : Understanding Shadow, Gift, and Siddhi06:26 : Life's Work: Wholehearted Commitment10:53 : Evolution: Desire, Lightness, and Rapture16:41 : Radiance: The Gift of Being Different23:48 : Purpose: Competence and Generosity26:43 : Mitra's Story of Survival and Compromise31:02 : Distinguishing Guidance from Fear33:39 : Using Gene Keys Without Losing Your DiscernmentLinks : Run your own Gene Keys profile : https://genekeys.com/free-profile/Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if the harder you push toward your goals, the less likely you are to reach them? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore what it actually takes to invite extraordinary possibilities into your life—the kind that arrive almost effortlessly. Ben shares a personal turning point that completely shifted his understanding of how creation works, and Mitra offers practical wisdom on aligning your energy with what you're trying to bring into your life.If you're setting intentions for the new year or wondering why things aren't flowing the way you hoped, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what might be getting in the way.What You’ll Learn: The difference between setting intentions and gripping expectationsHow to access openness before hitting the road blocks.How to tap into the organizing intelligence of the universe that manifests miraculous outcomesIf you’re someone who ….Keeps pushing hard but feels like you're hitting an invisible wallFocuses more on what could go wrong than what could go rightWants to trust that life is working with you but can't quite feel it…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introduction - Inviting Miracles Into Your Life01:47 : The Invisible Force Behind Creation03:33 : Collaborating With a Greater Intelligence05:00 : When Fear Drives Creation08:13 : Ben's Business Breakdown and Breakthrough13:58 : How to Shift Without the Pain16:52 : Building Trust When You Have Doubts18:01 : Start Small - The Parking Spot Practice24:14 : Focusing on What You Want vs. What You Don't28:37 : The Art of "Whoopsing" - Lightening Self-JudgmentLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

As we step into a new year, many of us feel the pull toward change. But how often do those intentions quietly dissolve?In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore what it really takes to invite lasting newness into your life, and it is more simple than you think. Through Mitra’s wisdom and Ben's personal journeys, they reveal why transformation requires more than focusing just on what you want to accomplish. This conversation uncovers the hidden obstacles that keep us stuck and what makes change sustainable: knowing what you're willing to let go of, distinguishing your authentic desires from borrowed ones, and finding the clarity that turns intention into reality.What You’ll Learn: The death-birth principle: Genuine newness requires releasing what no longer servesBorrowed intentions vs. authentic desire: Recognizing when you're pursuing change because you "should" versus because something genuinely calls to youThe higher ground perspective: A technique for zooming out to get a higher perspectiveIf you’re someone who ….Sets intentions every January only to find yourself back in the same patterns by springKnows what you want to change but can't sustain the effort, no matter how hard you tryFeels torn between what you think you should do and what actually feels authentic to you…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Why New Year Intentions Fail01:01 : The Question You Must Ask First02:59 : Creating Space for Change04:22 : The Theater of Life06:57 : How to Zoom Out When You're Stuck07:32 : The Chief's Journey to Higher Ground16:39 : Letting Go of Perfection22:27 : Discovering What You Need to Release23:56 : Borrowed Intentions vs. Authentic Desire28:24 : Make It YoursLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Tis the season when we get to spend that quality time with family and almost invariably, those emotional triggers within us arise. In this replay episode from last year, Mitra and Benjamin, provide guidance on how to navigate them and harness them to deepen our relationship with ourselves and our family members. What You’ll Learn: Understand why you get triggered and why it is so hard to overcomeReframe how your subconscious understand triggers see them as opportunities for growthPractical steps you can take to start overcoming those triggers today, including mindfulness and somatic techniques  If you’re someone who ….Is easily triggered by one or more family membersIs committed to your personal growth journey, but feels stuck in this department Is looking for solutions that lead to long term healing…then you don’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Setting the Stage – Why Family Triggers Happen00:22 : Understanding Expectations as the Root of Triggers01:24 : Taking Responsibility for Your Reactions03:11 : Preparing for Family Interactions 05:57 : Practical steps - Mindsets07:47 : Recognizing the Reactive vs. Wise Self12:44 : Reframing Triggers as Opportunities for Growth21:05 : Rewriting Relationship Contracts for Healing27:02 : Calling on a Higher Power for Support37:16 : Compassion and Self-Soothing in Difficult MomentsLinks : Sign up for Mitra’s Self Coaching program : https://mitramanesh.comSocial Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_/)@theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Overcoming limiting beliefs, Neuroplasticity, meditation, Power of affirmations, Trauma recovery, How to heal inner child wounds, PTSD, self compassion, Breaking free from trauma cycles, How to live a fulfilling life, Positive mindset tips, healing childhood trauma, psychological triggers, emotional triggers

Do you feel a quiet longing inside you that you keep writing off as fantasy?  In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore the idea that each of us carries a set of deeper yearnings—longings that reconnect us to ourselves and to something essential. They reflect on how these quiet truths often get buried beneath ambition, practicality, fear, or inherited expectations, and what begins to shift when we simply turn toward them.The conversation opens a gentle inquiry: how to listen for what truly enlivens you, notice when you’ve drifted away, and begin again—without needing to change everything at once.What You’ll Learn: How to distinguish between what genuinely nourishes you and what you’ve been conditioned to chaseWhy fulfillment has more to do with alignment than achievementHow small, honest permissions can reopen a deeper sense of alivenessIf you’re someone who ….…feels successful on the outside but quietly disconnected on the inside…keeps postponing a creative, soulful, or deeply personal longing…wonders whether it’s “too late” or “impractical” to honor what truly matters…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introducing the Soul List01:43 : What the Soul List Really Is (and What It’s Not)03:42 : Recognizing Soul Yearnings in the Body06:30 : Success, Achievement, and the Soul09:46 : Worldly Ambition Without Losing the Soul12:19 : Why People Deny Their Gifts15:11 : The Power of Declaring a Yearning17:52 : Mitra’s Vision of Soulful Community21:06 : Patience vs. Egoic Urgency25:19 : Common Fears and Blockages to the Soul List33:22 : Asking the Soul and Taking One Small StepLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you a parent dealing with overwhelmed or feeling that you’re not doing enough for your kids? In this conversation with psychologist and parenting specialist Dr. Nelly Farnoody Zahiri, we explore the missing piece in most parenting approaches: self-compassion. Drawing from her 14 years of practice and personal journey as a mother of 3 children (including twins), Dr. Nelly reveals why extending kindness to yourself isn't just nice—it's essential for raising emotionally healthy children. Together, we unpack the real challenges of parenting beyond the theory, including how to work with your nervous system, understand your child's unique temperament, and break free from generational patterns that no longer serve you.What You’ll Learn: Why your nervous system is the secret key to peaceful parenting—and how to calm it when everything feels chaoticThe game-changing power of understanding your child's temperament—and why "one-size-fits-all" parenting always failsHow asking for help while setting boundaries creates the village you actually need—not the one that overwhelms youIf you’re someone who ….Feels guilty about not being the "perfect parent" despite reading all the right booksStruggles with asking for help while simultaneously feeling overwhelmedWants to break generational patterns…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Peace Parenting00:53 The Real Definition of Self-Compassion02:57 When Your Nervous System Hijacks Your Parenting05:35 Learning Your Own Triggers as a Parent07:59 Setting Boundaries with Your Support System09:08 When the Parenting Expert Becomes the Struggling Parent13:10 Breaking Free from Parental Guilt19:19 The Storm Metaphor: Becoming the Calm Center25:55 Working with Your Child's Unique Temperament32:55 How Children Mirror Our Nervous System41:06 Understanding Temperament as a Game Changer48:25 Hope for the Next Generation of Conscious ParentsLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Dr. Nelly’s book on Peace Parenting Essentials: https://a.co/d/aqlh2WRSocial Media: Dr. Nelly’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/drnellypsychologist/ Dr. Nelly’s LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nelly-farnoody-zahiri-1790779/@mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you curious about how to use AI to support your spiritual growth ? In a world where technology often feels like it's pulling us away from our spiritual essence, this episode reveals a surprising truth: algorithms and AI might actually serve as bridges to higher consciousness. Ben and Mitra explore how the very tools we fear are making us "less human" could become unexpected allies in our spiritual evolution. What You’ll Learn: The surprising science that suggests there is a higher organizing intelligence that influences AIHow AI interactions create a relationship between you, technology, and higher intelligenceThe types of questions you can ask AI to support your spiritual developmentIf you’re someone who ….Feels conflicted between AI use and spiritual practiceWonders if technology blocks inner wisdomSeeks to integrate modern tools with timeless principles…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Finding God in the Algorithm02:04 : The Soul Behind Algorithms - Al-Kharazmi's Legacy04:20 : The Sacred Triangle - You, AI, and Higher Intelligence07:22 : AI as Safe Space for Vulnerability10:05 : The Quality of Your Questions Matters14:23 : Persian Wisdom and Spiritual Seeking17:45 : When Higher Intelligence Shows Up23:11 : Using AI for Dream Work and Parenting27:45 : Finding Resonance vs Taking Things at Face Value32:25 : Keeping Your Inner Wisdom AliveLinks : Dr. Michael Levin’s Research on Algorithms: https://thoughtforms.life/algorithms-redux-finding-unexpected-properties-in-truly-minimal-systems/Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you tired of your mind’s tendency of constantly judging others? This episode explores the exhausting cycle of judgment that runs constantly in the background of our minds - judging ourselves, others, and fearing their judgment of us. Through vulnerable sharing and practical wisdom, they reveal what judgment is protecting us from and how we can harness our mind’s tendency to judge as a springboard for our growth and healing.  What You’ll Learn: Your Triggers Are Teachers - What irritates you most about others reveals what you've rejected in yourselfDiscernment vs. Judgement - Understand the difference between the twoHow to Transcend Judgement - Learn a tool you use while interacting with people that will help foster deeper connectionIf you’re someone who ….Gets stuck in mental loops of criticism and self-judgmentFeels exhausted by your inner criticCraves deeper connections but keeps hitting invisible walls…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Judgement vs. Discernment03:15 : Why We Can't Stop Judging06:42 : The Body's Judgment Signals10:13 : What You Judge in Others13:58 : Breaking the Judgment Loop17:30 : Love or Judge - You Choose20:55 : A Technique to Transcend JudgementLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if the forces keeping you stuck aren't outside you—but inside your own mind?In this solo episode, Mitra uses The Matrix film as a powerful lens to explore the invisible systems that keep us asleep to our true potential. She reveals how we each carry inner characters—the seeker, the guide, the lover, and the doubter—and how recognizing these aspects of ourselves can lead to genuine awakening. This isn't about escaping reality, but learning to navigate life with conscious awareness instead of unconscious patterns.What You’ll Learn: How to identify your inner "agents"—the personal patterns and beliefs that keep you trapped in old ways of beingWhy your higher self never gives up on you—even when you've given up on yourselfThe difference between leaving the matrix and living consciously within it—and why isolation isn't the answerIf you’re someone who ….Feels like you're sleepwalking through life and sensing there must be something moreStruggles with self-doubt even when others believe in your potentialWants to stay engaged with the world without being consumed by its systems and pressures…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 Exploring The Matrix: A Timeless Reflection02:27 Symbolism and Characters: The Deeper Meaning05:58 The Inner Struggle: Doubt vs. Awakening08:50 Identifying Our Agents: The Forces That Keep Us Asleep11:26 Navigating the Matrix: Conscious Living in a Complex WorldLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Do you sometimes lose it over small things yet handle much bigger challenges with ease?In this episode, Benjamin and Mitra explore how unhealed childhood wounds show up in your adult life—from perfectionism to relationship insecurities to unexpected emotional meltdowns. Through a surprising story about a powerful CEO's breakdown and their own vulnerable sharing, they reveal how these hidden parts of yourself create invisible blockages that keep you stuck. What You’ll Learn: Recognizing some of the common disguises of child wound patternsPerspectives on how to approach reconnecting with your wounded inner childAn approach for calling in a higher perspective when you feel stuck If you’re someone who ….Overreacts to small slights despite handling big challenges fineFeels held back by perfectionism or insecurities despite outer successKeeps repeating the same relationship patterns…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What is the inner child?02:39 : Why your inner child matters05:32 : The CEO who lost it09:13 : Seeing things as they are11:48 : From reactive pattern to conscious choice14:50 : Creating safety for your inner child17:28 : When you see the pattern, choice is born20:17 : Calling on higher wisdom25:24 : Bridging psychology and spiritualityLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are there certain habits you have spent years trying to break but have made little to no progress? You know that pattern - in relationships, work, or social situations - that keeps repeating despite your efforts to fix it. In this episode, Ben and Mitra reveal why forcing change often backfires and offer a radically different lens for seeing persistent habits. Through personal stories of transformation, they show how shifting your relationship with patterns might be the missing key.What You’ll Learn: Patterns protect, they don't punish - See why habits you hate might serve hidden purposesYour words create your reality - Learn how "breaking habits" language sabotages changeThe pause that changes everything - Discover how split-second choices create lasting shiftsIf you’re someone who ….Keeps hitting the same wall in relationships, work, or social situationsHas tried everything but certain patterns won't budgeSenses there's another way but can't see it…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 0:00 : Why Your Stubborn Patterns Won't Change01:16 : Patterns as Protectors, Not Enemies03:58 : The Language That Keeps You Stuck06:45 : Your Suffering as an Ally08:55 : Taking Responsibility Without Blame14:02 : Feedback vs Punishment17:41 : Scientific Lens23:05 : How Judgment Blocks Your Growth26:01 : The Power of Small New Responses27:26 : A Story of Transformation Through One PauseLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are there certain desires you have that seem to constantly evade you? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore why manifestation works beautifully in some life areas while failing miserably in others. Through vulnerable sharing and practical wisdom, they uncover the hidden conflicts that block us from achieving our goals and reveal how to know when you're forcing versus allowing synchronicity to work for you.What You’ll Learn: Why wanting something "too much" might be exactly what's blocking it—and what to do insteadHow to tell if your desires are actually yours—or if you're chasing someone else's dreamThe secret to knowing when to push forward vs. when to step back and allow for synchronicity—so manifestation becomes effortlessIf you’re someone who ….Is struggled achieving certain goals that you have held for yearsFeels exhausted trying to manifest what seems easy for everyone elseSuspects there's a deeper reason that dream keeps eluding you…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 What Is Manifestation Really?02:21 Why Do We Want What We Want?05:32 Discovering Your True Desires10:15 When The Universe Gives You Feedback14:01 The Hidden Conflicts That Block Us17:39 Leaving Room for Magic21:33 Finding Your Threshold24:57 Trusting Life's Intelligence28:15 When Synchronicity Takes Over32:06 The Complete Manifestation FrameworkLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if your darkest moments in life are a doorway to your deepest transformation?In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore what happens when our usual ways of finding peace stop working and everything feels uncertain. They share personal stories and ancient wisdom about why these challenging periods might actually be sacred invitations rather than problems to fix. It's an honest conversation about learning to befriend the very experiences we usually try to escape.What You’ll Learn: Why your soul shatters illusions and how to recognize when life demands a U-turnThe crucial difference between isolation and conscious solitudeHow to befriend darkness instead of trying to fix or escape itIf you’re someone who ….Feels like everything that brought you peace has stopped workingFeels lost and confused Wonders if you're depressed or experiencing something deeper...then you don't want to miss this episode.Chapters: 00:00 : What Is the Dark Night of the Soul?01:31 : When Your Beliefs Stop Making Sense05:57 : Taking Responsibility vs Playing Victim09:19 : The Illusions That Need to Shatter15:50 : Letting Go of the Caretaker Identity20:19 : Finding Your Anchor Point in Darkness29:37 : Rituals for Moving Through Hard Times33:15 : Isolation vs Conscious Solitude37:58 : Recognizing the Soul's Invitation39:35 : Befriending the DarknessLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you tired of trying to manage other’s emotions while losing touch with your own needs?In this conversation, trauma recovery expert Mary Richardson joins Ben and Mitra to explore the hidden patterns of codependence that keep us trapped in exhausting relationship cycles. Through raw personal stories—from childhood survival strategies to adult relationship struggles—they reveal how taking responsibility for others' feelings often means abandoning ourselves. You'll discover why setting boundaries isn't about controlling others, but about honoring your own needs, and learn the crucial difference between healthy interdependence and draining codependence.What You’ll Learn: How to tune into you body’s cues to recognize when you are abandoning your own needs in a relationshipThe surprising truth about what boundaries really are (and aren't)How childhood survival patterns hijack your adult relationshipsIf you’re someone who ….Takes responsibility for keeping everyone happyFeels guilty setting boundaries with familyRepeats the same draining relationship patterns…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 Defining Codependence Together02:04 When Love Becomes Enmeshment05:14 Mary's Journey from Addiction to Recovery10:39 The Hidden Costs of Being a Fixer15:36 From Childhood Roles to Adult Patterns23:28 Choosing When to Be Dependent26:31 Understanding True Boundaries37:08 When Boundaries Become Walls42:19 Learning to Walk Away with Love49:25 Breaking Toxic PatternsLinks : Mary Richardson’s website : https://kmrcaz.com/Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Does the thought of death trigger you ? What if that fear is secretly running your life and preventing you from finding the joy and inner peace you desire?In this episode, Ben reveals how his fear of dying was tangled up with shame and the terror of never living as his true self. Mitra shares what she's witnessed sitting with people in their final moments, and why death looks nothing like we imagine. Together, they explore a powerful eulogy-writing practice that helps uncover what you're truly meant to do with your life. This isn't about dying—it's about finally living.What You’ll Learn: How death anxiety drives achievement addiction, resistance to endings, and the feeling that "it's too late"Why shame and death fear are connected—and how dissolving one can dissolve the otherThe eulogy exercise that reveals your authentic desires and transforms how you live nowIf you’re someone who ….Feels a constant rush to achieve more but can't name whyStruggles to end things that aren't working because endings feel scaryFears you'll die without ever living as your true self…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Why Death Fear Shapes How We Live02:07 : The Achievement Trap and Fear of Dying05:07 : Death's Bad PR and Cultural Avoidance09:01 : Shame, Unworthiness, and Fear of Death13:47 : What Actually Happens in the Death Room18:13 : The Eulogy Exercise That Changes Lives24:39 : Moving Beyond Generic to Specific Desires28:20 : How Writing a Eulogy Births New Possibilities31:04 : When the Exercise Feels Too Charged34:31 : Death Informs How We Live35:16 : The Death of This EpisodeLinks : Shame Episode: https://theinnerview.live/episodes/ep41Shadow Work Episode: https://theinnerview.live/episodes/ep48Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you tired of reacting the same way to certain people or situations, even when you know it's not helping?In this conversation, Ben and Mitra explore shadow work: turning toward the parts of ourselves we'd rather avoid. Ben shares his struggles with irrational reactions, while Mitra offers a three-step framework for working with activated patterns. Discover why your most difficult reactions exist for a reason, how lingering discomfort after interactions is actually useful information, and what to do when old fears try to run the show.What You’ll Learn: The pattern recognition test: The simple question that reveals whether a trigger points to shadow work—and why being the "common denominator" is good news.The translator within: How your mind turns everything into a fight, stays neutral, or creates clarity—and how to choose which voice speaks in challenging moments.When to pause: Why timing matters more than technique, and the difference between analyzing while drowning versus waiting until you're dry.If you’re someone who ….keeps having the same frustrating reactions with different people and wonders why the pattern repeatswants to do inner work but feels overwhelmed about where to start or what it might open upknows you're overreacting to certain situations but can't seem to stop yourself in the moment…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introduction to Shadow Work01:15 : Defining the Shadow03:57 : Four Key Mindsets for Inner Work08:48 : The Three-Step Shadow Work Process13:15 : Hearing the Bell: Recognizing When Shadow Is Active20:14 : The Cost of Avoidance24:41 : Working Through Activation and Overwhelm31:47 : The Translator: Choosing Your Response42:09 : Knowing When to Pause46:43 : Finding the Right HelpLinks : Episode 41 on Shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkHPU_6ZGm0https://theinnerview.live/episodes/ep41Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you looking for a way to release emotional “stuckness” without more thinking and analyzing? Ben and Mitra explore how art becomes a healing practice that helps you process emotions and get to clarity about almost any issue you feel stuck on. You'll learn why messy, imperfect artistic expression in any form (movement, painting, singing, etc) often brings the deepest clarity, and discover simple ways to start expressing yourself—no talent required. If you've ever said "I'm just not an artist" or felt like creativity is a luxury you can't afford, this episode will shift everything.What You’ll Learn: How letting go of outcomes opens up healing and insight through creative expression.Simple techniques for how to use your emotions as creative fuel in a variety of artistic expressions, without any previous skill requiredThe repetition technique for creative flow—Ben's simple method for moving from overthinking into pure creative expression.If you’re someone who ….Feels like everything must be productive, leaving no room for creative joyBelieves "I'm not artistic" and thinks creativity is only for talented peopleWants a way to process difficult emotions without more thinking and analyzing…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What Is True Art?02:56 : Common Creative Blocks We All Face07:21 : When Art Becomes Healing11:36 : The Joy Is in the Process14:30 : Ben's Musical Breakthrough Story20:04 : Mitra's Poetry and Painting Journey24:36 : Using Art to Process Difficult Emotions28:55 : Overcoming Music Resistance31:01 : Simple Steps to Start Creating35:04 : Meeting Your Emotions Where They AreLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if the conflicts you're avoiding could become your greatest teachers?Ben and Mitra explore the difference between fighting to win versus fighting to grow. Through personal stories, they reveal how shifting from fear to curiosity transforms any disagreement into an opportunity for deeper understanding. Discover why the energy you bring to conflict matters more than any technique, and how taking responsibility for your inner experience frees you from needing others to change.What You’ll Learn: The Foundation Secret: Discover the one internal shift that determines whether conflict becomes destructive or transformativeThe Mirror Revelation: Learn why your biggest triggers hold the key to your deepest healing and growthThe Agenda Discovery: Uncover the hidden motivation that's sabotaging your conflicts and how to flip itIf you’re someone who ….Gets triggered in disagreements and wants to stay calm instead of reactiveFeels exhausted by conflicts that go nowhere and craves deeper understandingNotices your relationship patterns repeating and wants to understand your part…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Defining Conscious vs Unconscious Conflict01:25 : Fear vs Safety - The Energy That Determines Everything03:15 : Ben's Family Business Triggers and Finding Safety07:34 : The Hidden Agenda - Why We Come to Win12:42 : The Temporary High of Winning vs True Victory16:17 : Representing Yourself Without Needing to Win19:23 : 100% Responsibility for Your Inner Experience25:01 : Seeing Your Own Patterns in What Triggers You27:39 : Everyone as Mirror - What Others Reflect Back31:04 : The Energetic Level - How Your Thoughts Affect Everything33:05 : What Matters Is What You Do After Conflict36:58 : The Butterfly Story - Life's Forgiveness Through LearningLinks : Conflict Episodes:https://theinnerview.live/episodes/ep31https://theinnerview.live/episodes/ep32Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Do you consistently use spiritual practices or mindsets to elevate your state? In this conversation, Ben and Mitra explore the subtle ways we can use spirituality as an escape route from our inner work rather than a path toward it. Ben opens up about his own journey through spiritual bypassing—how his pursuit of elevated states became a way to run from the parts of himself he was afraid to face. Together, they reveal how even our most beautiful spiritual experiences can become obstacles when we use them to avoid the messy, uncomfortable work of being human. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly growing or just getting really good at spiritual avoidance, this episode offers both gentle wisdom and practical tools for honest self-inquiry.What You’ll Learn: The "rubber band effect"—how chasing spiritual highs while avoiding difficult emotions creates tension that eventually snaps back harderWhy spiritual knowledge becomes dangerous—how learning the language of inner work can trick you into thinking you've done the workFrom rejection to curiosity—the practical shift that transforms scary emotions into workable information about yourselfIf you’re someone who ….Reaches for spiritual practices whenever uncomfortable emotions arise; orHas learned a lot about spirituality but still struggles with the same daily patterns; orSuspects you're using spiritual knowledge to avoid rather than face difficult feelings…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What Is Spiritual Bypassing?00:32 : Ben's Story of Inadequacy and Fixing02:52 : The Danger of Guru Attachment04:01 : Why We Outsource Our Inner Work05:55 : Learning the Language vs. Doing the Work09:09 : The "I Know" Trap10:07 : When Spiritual Practices Stop Working12:31 : The Rubber Band Effect12:55 : Big Shadows and Rejection16:44 : Even Enlightened Teachers Are Human19:36 : Making Friends with Your Shadows22:58 : The Shoulding Trap25:03 : Sitting with What Shows UpLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if your inner critic is actually trying to protect you—and you can learn to work with it instead of against it? We all have that inner voice that tells us we're not good enough, smart enough, or capable enough. In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore the true nature of your inner critic through raw, honest conversation about their own struggles with these relentless internal voices. You'll discover why fighting your inner critic only makes it stronger, and learn a completely different approach that transforms your relationship with self-doubt from the inside out. Through gentle inquiry and practical tools, they show you how to find the wisdom hidden within your harshest internal judge—and finally create some peace in your own mind.What You’ll Learn: The difference between survivor and thriving voices - Recognize when your inner critic crosses the line from helpful advisor to harmful saboteur.The slow-down method for creating distance - A simple technique for getting space from self-critical thoughts without fighting them.How to befriend your inner critic through curious inquiry - Transform self-doubt by asking the right questions to reveal what it's really trying to tell you.If you’re someone who ….Struggles with a relentless inner voice that tells you you're not good enough, no matter what you accomplishFeels exhausted from constantly fighting against your own thoughts and self-doubtWants to find peace with the critical voices in your head instead of being at war with yourself…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What Is the Inner Critic?01:44 : The Many Voices Inside Us05:20 : Where Does the Inner Critic Come From?08:58 : When the Voice Becomes Your Enemy10:33 : The Problem with Fighting Back14:37 : Why "Just Be Friendly" Doesn't Work17:34 : Getting Distance Through Slowing Down23:43 : The Power of Healthy Skepticism25:36 : Asking Instead of Telling29:21 : Finding the Hidden Wisdom31:38 : The Process Teaches Us Everything33:04 : Key Takeaways for Your JourneyLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if your body has been trying to give you answers all along, but you just haven't learned how to listen?In this intimate conversation, Ben and Mitra explore how your body holds wisdom that can guide your healing, help you make better decisions, and bring you back to center when life feels overwhelming. Through personal stories and practical techniques, they reveal how to move from living disconnected from your body to developing a trusted relationship with its intelligence. You'll discover why your body's signals are more reliable than your anxious mind and learn simple practices to tap into this inner guidance system that's been waiting for your attention.What You’ll Learn: The Three-Step Body Conversation Method - Learn how to observe, sense, and directly communicate with your body to access its wisdom, even if you've never felt connected to physical sensations before.Your Personal Yes/No Language - Discover how to distinguish between true intuitive guidance and emotional noise by developing your body's unique way of communicating expansion and contraction.The Daily Reset Practice - Master simple techniques for using body awareness to regulate your nervous system and return to center when stress, anxiety, or overwhelm take over.If you’re someone who ….Feels disconnected from your body and struggles to understand what physical sensations mean or how to trust your gut feelingsMakes decisions primarily from your head but suspects there's deeper wisdom available if you could just access itExperiences chronic stress, anxiety, or feeling "off" but doesn't know how to reset or find your center again…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What Is Body Wisdom?00:23 : Your Body as a Neutral Mirror01:37 : Life's Intelligence and Healing Capacity03:55 : Learning to Trust Your Body Over Your Mind07:01 : The Two-Way Connection Between Mind and Body11:14 : Three Ways to Practice Body Awareness14:32 : Building Your Body Vocabulary18:04 : Mindful Movement vs Dance23:38 : Using Body Awareness for Healing27:53 : Nervous System Regulation Techniques32:51 : Making Decisions with Your Body's Intelligence36:59 : The Daily Body Check-In PracticeLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you tired of trying to force your way through life, or frustrated by feeling unable to take action?In this honest conversation, Ben and Mitra dive into the masculine and feminine principles that shape how we move through life. Ben reveals his current struggle with rigidity and control while Mitra offers gentle wisdom about working with our inner masculine and feminine energies. This episode cuts through the confusion about gender roles to focus on the practical energetic principles that can transform how you approach work, relationships, and daily decisions.What You’ll Learn: Why being "50/50 balanced" is actually the wrong goal, and what healthy energy balance really looks like in daily lifeHow to catch yourself when you're stuck in unhealthy patterns before they derail your relationships and well-beingThe surprising connection between organizing your physical space and reconnecting with your inner sense of directionIf you’re someone who ….Feels like you're either pushing too hard or not taking enough action in important areas of your lifeWants to understand why some days feel effortless while others feel like you're swimming upstreamStruggles to communicate your needs without being either too harsh or too accommodating…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What Masculine and Feminine Energy Really Means00:28 : Energy vs Gender - Clearing Up the Confusion03:19 : Defining Masculine and Feminine Qualities06:02 : Ben's Current Imbalance and Body Awareness08:10 : Recognizing When You're Out of Balance11:09 : Healthy vs Unhealthy Masculine Energy15:18 : Finding Balance in Real-Life Situations19:27 : The Dangers of Unhealthy Masculine Patterns26:01 : When Life Actually Calls for Control33:47 : Simple Tools for Reconnecting with Balance40:03 : Understanding Unhealthy Feminine Energy45:28 : Practical Steps to Restore Your Natural FlowLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Do you secretly feel like you're somehow flawed and will never be good enough ? In this episode, Ben gets vulnerable about his years-long battle with what felt like endless anxiety and self-criticism before realizing it was actually shame in disguise. Together with Mitra, they explore how shame hides behind the things we think make us "good people"—like perfectionism and people-pleasing—and what it takes to actually break free from it for good. You'll hear about the mindset shifts that changed everything for Ben, the traps that he fell into along the way, and the surprisingly simple steps you can take now to start this work without getting lost in the overwhelm that often comes with looking at our deeper patterns.What You’ll Learn: Spot the Invisible Enemy: Understand why shame feels like anxiety, perfectionism, or isolation rather than actual shame—and how to identify what's really going on.Escape the Fixing Trap: Learn why treating yourself like a broken thing that needs repair actually makes shame stronger, and what mindset shift opens the door to real healing.Choose Your Own Healing Adventure: Discover why one-size-fits-all approaches don't work and how to find the healing method that fits your specific situation and resources.If you’re someone who ….Constantly feels like you're not doing enough, being enough, or achieving enoughStruggles with saying no, setting boundaries, or putting yourself firstWonders why success and accomplishments never seem to quiet that inner critic…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : How Shame Disguises Itself02:04 : The Two Types of Shame04:03 : Defining Chronic Shame06:10 : Something Wrong With Me08:48 : Breaking the Fixing Mindset11:31 : The Traps We Fall Into14:05 : When Shame Covers Deeper Shame18:52 : Taking True Responsibility23:05 : When Curiosity Isn't Enough26:32 : Finding What Works for You30:05 : Creating Your Anchor Point33:37 : Moving Forward With Gentleness34:27 : Resources and Next StepsLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

In this episode, Ben and Mitra announce they're closing Season One to create space for a fresh start, which leads them into a conversation about why conscious endings matter so much in our lives. They explore how incomplete closures—whether from relationships, jobs, or even everyday situations—accumulate in our subconscious like open apps draining our phone's battery. Through personal stories and practical examples, they discuss the difference between true curiosity and analytical overthinking when processing what we need to let go. You'll learn simple ways to bring closure to anything in your life, from writing and burning letters to creating symbolic pauses that help you move forward with clarity.Chapters: 00:00 : Announcing Season One Closure 03:32 : Why Clean Endings Matter in Life 06:06 : The Hidden Cost of Unfinished Business 09:33 : Finding What Needs to Be Closed 11:20 : Simple Rituals for Bringing Closure 16:01 : Honoring Your Resistance to Letting Go 19:32 : What Real Curiosity Looks Like 21:47 : Curiosity vs Analysis 25:13 : The Energy That Opens Up 27:08 : What's Coming in Season TwoLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if the very thing you've been praying for has already knocked on your door three times, but you missed it each time?You know that frustrating feeling when you're stuck wanting something to change in your life - whether it's finding the right relationship, getting unstuck professionally, or solving a persistent problem - yet nothing seems to be working despite your best efforts? This episode reveals why the opportunities you're seeking might already be present, just not in the form you expected them to take.What You’ll Learn: Recognition of how their own beliefs and expectations might be blocking them from seeing available solutions and supportUnderstanding of when to push forward with effort versus when to step back and create space for opportunities to emerge naturallyPractical awareness of the help and resources already present in their lives that they may have overlooked or dismissedIf you’re someone who ….Feels stuck despite trying everything you can think of to create changeHas a hard time asking for or accepting help from othersTends to have very specific ideas about how your problems "should" be solved…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : The Flood Parable - Missing Divine Rescue01:53 : When We're Blind to Our Own Patterns02:55 : The Art of Balanced Action and Surrender05:46 : How Beliefs Block Opportunities08:26 : The Warehouse Story - When Pausing Opens Doors10:25 : Two Extremes That Blind Us13:12 : Finding Your Own BalanceLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you faced with the anticipation of death of someone or something in your life?In this episode, we sit with the mystery of death—not just the death of a person, but all the endings and transitions that life asks of us. Mitra and Ben explore how our relationship with dying—in all its forms—can shape the way we live, love, and let go. From quiet reflections to surprising truths, the conversation unfolds with curiosity and warmth. It’s an invitation to listen in, not just with your ears, but with your whole being.What You’ll Learn: A deeper understanding of how our resistance to endings might be shaping our lives.Practical ways to soften your fear around death—whether it’s of a person, a dream, or a version of yourself.Understand the difference between health grieving and unhealthy grieving.If you’re someone who ….Is going through a deep personal loss currently, Is going through a major career shift, Is moving homes to a brand new city/country…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Welcoming the Conversation on Death  02:58 : Different Forms of Dying in Daily Life  06:10 : Mitra and Her Mother’s Anticipated Passing  09:21 : The Fear and Avoidance of Endings  12:56 : How the Ego Reacts to Death  16:15 : Holding Space Without Fixing  19:55 : Returning to the Ocean: A Metaphor for Death  23:20 : Grieving While Someone Is Still Alive  26:31 : Choosing Conscious Language Around Death  29:47 : Living Fully by Embracing DeathLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

How do you keep calm and stay neutral when everyone around you is taking sides?In this thoughtful episode, Mitra and Ben dive into what it really means to stay neutral when emotions run high and opinions clash. They share personal insights about navigating tricky moments, balancing heartfelt compassion with honest self-checks. Along the way, they discuss why choosing neutrality doesn't mean being passive, but rather stepping into a place of true inner strength. What You’ll Learn: How to identify the signals that you are out of neutrality and how it is hurting you rather than benefiting you The paradigms and perspectives that allow you to more easily move into neutralitySimple techniques to help you find your neutrality when you are feeling charged about a matterIf you’re someone who ….Finds it challenging to remain balanced during emotional discussions...Wants to cultivate a steadier inner peace, even in turbulent times...Seeks practical tools to reconnect with clarity and compassion when conflicts arise...…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Opening Reflections on Global Events02:30 : Feeling the Collective Pain and Returning to the Self05:50 : Why Clients Are Being Guided Toward Neutrality08:15 : The Truth Check: How Are You Really Feeling?10:30 : Ben on Holding Multiple Emotional Truths13:30 : Zooming Out to the Bigger Picture16:35 : Helping Clients Return to Their Center19:10 : Using Love to Shift Inner State20:10 : Group Hatred and the Power of Perspective22:45 : Closing Invitation to Stay in Love and CuriosityLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Do you have a tendency to be hard on yourself for your “negative” thoughts? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore the difference between the small self that judges and the deeper self that sees with compassion. They unpack how even emotions like jealousy can become invitations to know ourselves better—if we’re willing to stay curious. It’s a thoughtful, playful look at what happens when we stop believing every voice in our head.What You’ll Learn: How to gently shift from self-judgment to self-curiosity when we experience lower emotions like jealousy or guilt.Learn how jealousy, guilt, and judgment can become windows into self-growthWalk away with practical tools to explore your inner world without getting lost in itIf you’re someone who ….Tends to be hard on yourself, orHas been experiencing jealousy recently, orIs experiencing a lot of drama in your life recently …then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introducing the Two Selves – Ani and Atzmi00:57 : Why Being Hard on Ourselves Became Normal03:46 : The Ego Reacting to Itself05:59 : How Jealousy Shows Up in Different Ways07:25 : Curiosity from the Higher Self10:13 : Emotional Shifts and Hidden Beliefs12:28 : Steps for Working with Jealousy15:35 : Role-Playing and Writing Out the Ego17:26 : Uncovering Limiting Beliefs Beneath Reactions22:35 : Letting Go of Repression and Reclaiming PowerLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Is your mind chatter driving you crazy ? If your inner world sometimes feels like a battleground of second-guessing, self-judgment, or overthinking, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how to notice the chatter without getting swept up by it—and what shifts when we stop identifying with every voice in our heads.We explore the tension between the protective, fear-based voices in our heads and the quieter, wiser presence that often goes unnoticed. What You’ll Learn: How to recognize the different “voices” in your mind—and why they’re not all bad.How to connect with a deeper part of yourself that knows how to lead with calm and clarity.A practical approach to navigating overwhelm and finding your inner groundIf you’re someone who ….Struggles with overthinking or inner conflict, orTends to get anxious easily, or Battles with indecisiveness  …then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Naming the Voices in Our Heads  00:41 : Distinguishing Between Me and the Chatter  02:21 : Witnessing the Split Mind  04:09 : Fear-Based Voices in Personal Growth  06:09 : Survival Voice vs. Thriving Voice  09:14 : Who’s at the Head of the Table?  12:06 : Knowing Beyond Thought  13:22 : The Role of the Inner Witness  16:59 : Pausing in Overwhelm  22:33 : Honoring the Inner Child and Survival Parts  Links : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are there certain people who seem to always push the same buttons no matter how much work you’ve done on yourself?So many of us carry deep patterns in our relationships that can feel impossible to shake. Whether it's a close friend, life partner, or family member, the cycle repeats, and no matter how much we’ve grown and worked on ourselves, the old reactions resurface. This episode offers a refreshing take on why that happens—and what it actually takes to break free from it, not just intellectually, but in a real, felt way.What You’ll Learn: Understand why certain people still trigger you, even after all your growth.Learn how to shift a stuck relationship pattern without needing the other person to change.Gain a simple, grounded way to stop looping in old emotional reactions.If you’re someone who ….Keeps getting triggered by a loved one despite your best intentions, orHas done the inner work but still feels stuck in one particular relationship dynamic, orDesires to harness relationships to deepen your spiritual practice…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : When patterns repeat in close relationships00:39 : A real-life example: conflict with a longtime friend01:49 : Identifying the pattern as a sign of unhealed wounds04:11 : Assuming they won’t change—now what?05:30 : True healing means you stop noticing the pattern07:59 : Wanting others to change vs. choosing peace09:45 : When “they” are still in the story, healing isn’t complete13:27 : Letting go of the need to be understood17:24 : The gap between knowing and embodying21:38 : Healing at the energetic level, not just mental or physicalLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Are you currently feeling unfulfilled by a friendship and you’re not sure what to do about it? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore what to do when a relationship starts feeling heavy or out of sync. They talk about the subtle signals of disconnection and how to respond with honesty—first with ourselves, then with the other person. Instead of rushing to end things or forcing harmony, they share a more curious, compassionate approach. It's a gentle, real conversation about honoring change without blame.What You’ll Learn: How to recognize the subtle ways a relationship can start feeling misaligned—even if nothing dramatic has happened.A framework for how to approach your friend about the matter and have an open, heart-felt conversation without avoidance or blameReal life examples of how such conversations can play outIf you’re someone who ….Is at a tipping point with a friend, orIs in an unfulfilling romantic relationship, orIs seeking ways to become more authentic…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : When a relationship starts feeling like a burden01:43 : Why we stay in unsatisfying bonds03:36 : Questions to ask yourself before speaking up06:12 : Having the conversation with your friend07:36 : Mitra’s story of leaving a friendship10:23 : Redefining the relationship with care15:16 : How honoring yourself helps both people18:57 : Realignment as a path to deeper connectionLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if conflicts can be used as an opportunity to deepen connection ? In this episode, we unpack a step-by-step approach for how to accomplish this. It doesn’t matter what the conflict is about or whether its a big or small conflict—the system we offer here applies to all of it. Inspired by the Nonviolent Communication framework by Dr. Rosenberg, it is designed to not only strengthen your relationship with others but also with yourself, building self-awareness and confidence. What You’ll Learn: A deeper understanding of how to differentiate between facts and opinion/judgementsWhat a feeling is and what it is not and why it is so essential to know the difference How to identify your true needs versus your superficial needs (which is what most people focus on)If you’re someone who ….Is looking for ways to resolve a conflict with a loved one, Desires to communicate more confidently with your peers, Is keen on becoming a better communicator…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Starting the Conversation on Conflict  01:13 : The Mistake of Blaming Instead of Observing  03:10 : How to Share Facts Without Judgment  04:32 : Removing the Emotional Charge from Words  07:42 : Speaking About the Exchange, Not the Person  09:07 : What Feelings Really Are  14:34 : Letting Emotions Move Through You  17:35 : Turning Inward Instead of Blaming  22:44 : Understanding Our Universal Needs  25:03 : Needs vs. Requests  29:22 : How to Make a True Request  34:01 : Real-Life Examples of NVC in Action Links : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Mitra Manesh, Ben Dadbin

Are you currently in a conflict with someone you care about and are looking for ways to find a resolution? In this episode, we dive into how we often slip into blaming and misunderstanding during conflicts, which makes coming to a resolution difficult.  There are simple steps you can take—like noticing our feelings and needs—to keep conversations compassionate and seize the conflict as an opportunity for growth. Through a role‑play, we show how swapping “You never listen” for “I feel unheard when I’m interrupted” can open the door to real connection. We touch on some of the basics of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication (NVC) framework for conflict resolution, which we dive deeper into in part 2 of this episode series. What You’ll Learn: Understand the common pitfalls to conflict resolution and how you can avoid themA clearer understanding of how to approach conflicts as opportunities for growth and for strengthening relationshipsHow to make clear, respectful requests that turn potential arguments into collaborative problem‑solving moments.If you’re someone who ….Struggles with passivity,, or Tends to get over-reactive in conflicts , or Is looking for a resolution to an existing conflict…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introducing Conflict as Growth  04:00 : Example of a Common Conflict with Couples05:44 : Questioning Your Point of View  07:32 : Self Reflection on the Matter  09:20 : Separating Facts from Stories  12:12 : Naming Your Specific Feelings  15:31 : Connecting Feelings to Needs  18:08 : Making Clear Requests & Finding Common Ground  Links : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Mitra Manesh, Ben Dadbin

Are you going through a period where you feel like you’ve moved backwards? In this episode, Ben opens up about a nagging sense of “moving backward”  recently and his insecurities about being judged by others. Mitra gently probes to unravel the hidden drivers of his pain. Through Mitra’s inquiry, Ben realizes that his pain is actually his choice and is being driven by a pridefulness and hidden desire to experience drama. It is a real-time and raw journey of self-discovery. What You’ll Learn: A new perspective that allows you to recognize how your perceived “moving backwards” is actually you moving forwardHow to spot your hidden defense mechanisms that keep you stuck in your painWhy you could actually be holding onto your pain out of a hidden pridefulness or a secret pleasure from the drama it createsIf you’re someone who ….Is scared of being judged by others, orFeels stuck in your personal development journey, orIs interested in practicing vulnerability, …then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Feeling Off and Frustrated03:41 : Naming the “Backward” Sensation07:52 : Digging Beneath the Surface11:26 : When Progress Feels Like Regression14:35 : Mitra’s Gentle Probing Begins18:03 : Uncovering Hidden Expectations22:17 : The Pain Behind the Story26:40 : The Power of Being Seen30:12 : A Shift in Perspective34:56 : Reframing Backward as Inner AlignmentLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Do you feel stuck in your spiritual development? People on the spiritual journey often struggle with receiving the full benefits of a chosen path: some get caught up with dabbling in multiple paths at once, others with over-intellectualizing the teachings, and yet others become attached to an outcome which thwarts real learning. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to follow a spiritual path—not just collecting teachings, but embodying them.  In the second half of this episode, we explore Mitra’s profound personal experience on the path of Rumi’s poetry. What You’ll Learn: What true learning is on the spiritual path and how to achieve itThe significance of committing fully to a spiritual pathHow Rumi’s poetry can be approached as a spiritual path in it of itselfIf you’re someone who ….Is ready to up level your commitment to a spiritual path; or Is curious about the path of Rumi’s poetry; orFeels stuck in your spiritual progress…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : What Does It Mean to Truly Learn?00:28 : The Power of Neutrality in Spiritual Growth03:04 : Attachment, Aversion, and the Illusion of “The One Path”04:39 : The Trap of Dabbling and Spiritual Lingo07:41 : Two Ways of Going All the Way09:28 : Curiosity as a Spiritual Practice13:36 : Questioning as a Form of Deep Respect16:02 : Learning from Rumi as a Child19:23 : The Invisible World and the Essence of Love23:44 : Love as a State of Being, Not a FeelingLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Do you struggle with telling people “No” when something truly doesn’t feel aligned for you? In this episode, we unpack why setting boundaries feels so hard and how learning to say “No” can be one of the most loving things you do for yourself and the people around you. We explore the hidden beliefs that shape our boundaries, from people-pleasing to childhood rebellion, and offer fresh ways to reclaim your truth.What You’ll Learn: To tell the difference between a true No and a fear-based yes, so you can stop betraying your own needsA three-step approach to saying no with kindness, clarity, and confidence—without overexplaining or feeling guiltyHow honoring your no can actually strengthen your relationships and create more freedom in your lifeIf you’re someone who ….Tends to be a people pleasure; or Is afraid of conflict; orAre looking for ways to strengthen your closest relationships …then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Why saying no feels like rejection  01:59 : What we’re really afraid of when we say no  03:10 : The three types of no  04:59 : A real-life example: how to navigate a tricky no  08:27 : How to say no with kindness and firmness  10:21 : When people push back or get upset  13:06 : Saying no as an opportunity for growth  16:19 : What alignment feels like when you honor your no  21:22 : Redefining the meaning of no  26:17 : Saying no to your own unhealthy patterns  33:36 : Family dynamics and rebellious no’s  42:08 : How awareness turns conflict into healing  Links : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Mitra Manesh, Ben Dadbin

Does life currently feel like a continual uphill battle for you ? In this episode, Michael Dash shares the deep lessons he learned through adversity, including a life-changing six-year lawsuit that shifted everything he thought he valued. We discuss his journey from addiction and chasing external success to discovering true fulfillment through service, self-love, and a higher purpose. Along the way, we also explore addiction, masculine and feminine balance, and the art of truly loving all parts of ourselves. What You’ll Learn: Learn how adversity can actually become the doorway to your true purpose.Discover the hidden patterns of addiction — even the ones that show up in "socially acceptable" ways Adopting a mindset to slow down, reconnect with your core values, and start living a life driven by service, love, and inner peaceIf you’re someone who ….Is going through a difficult life circumstance currently, orIs a man looking for a greater sense of inner peace, or Is on the recovery journey from addiction …then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : When Are You High?01:51 : Self-Love and Taking Care of the Body04:01 : Detaching from Old Identity06:31 : Showing Up with Love08:01 : Old Self vs. New Self10:01 : The Six-Year Lawsuit and Awakening13:01 : Addicted to Addiction18:01 : Redirecting Energy and Healing22:31 : Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies27:01 : Lessons in Surrender and Freedom30:31 : Finding Alignment and Flow37:01 : A Deeper Desire for Love and LegacyLinks : Michael’s Book: Chasing the High (https://a.co/d/godB751)Social Media: @mdash1 (https://www.instagram.com/mdash1)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgdash/@mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Bio:Michael Dash is an entrepreneur, author of Chasing the High, and a retreat host dedicated to helping others align their lives with purpose and passion. After overcoming a two-decade journey through addiction, legal battles, and burnout, Michael found a deeper calling rooted in service, spiritual growth, and conscious leadership. Today, he leads retreats, speaks internationally, and mentors individuals seeking to break free from old patterns and live in true alignment. Michael is the Chief Brotherhood Officer at Men of Means. Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Mitra Manesh, Ben Dadbin

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know” before really letting something land?In this episode, we unpack the ways the phrase “I know” can block us from real learning, growth, and deeper connection. We explore how staying open—even when we think we’ve heard it all before—can lead to surprising insights and emotional growth. Through personal stories and playful back-and-forth, we highlight the difference between knowing something intellectually and actually living it. If you've ever caught yourself saying “yeah, yeah, I know,” this one’s for you.What You’ll Learn: How to replace reactive habits with presence and real listeningThe language and awareness to move from judgment to compassion—toward yourself and othersWays to respond (instead of react) when someone triggers youIf you’re someone who ….Feels stuck in your personal growth journey, orAcknowledges your stubbornness and wants to overcome it,orValues deep and honest self-reflection…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : The Problem with “I Know”00:58 : Why Knowing Stops Curiosity04:23 : Intellectual vs. Embodied Understanding06:05 : The Mind’s Need to Win and Protect08:55 : The Ego, Ranking, and Separation10:17 : A Story of Betrayal Between Friends14:48 : The Trap of Staying in Judgment17:46 : Feeling vs. Feeding the Emotion20:06 : When Pain Reveals Patterns21:28 : The Power of Turning InwardLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Spring isn’t just about cleaning out your closet—it’s an opportunity to refresh your mind, emotions, and relationships, too.In this episode, Mitra and Ben dive into the ancient tradition of Nowruz (Persian New Year) and explore how clearing physical and emotional clutter can create space for growth and renewal. Mitra and Ben provide perspectives on clearing out old emotional baggage, outdated beliefs, and lingering resentments to room for new energy and opportunities.What You’ll Learn: Practical tips on creating a clean slate for new opportunities and connectionsTo identify which beliefs are still serving you and which are ready to be releasedPerspectives on how to bring a sense of lightness and fun into your inner work and daily lifeIf you’re someone who ….Feels drawn to personal growth and deeper self-reflectionWants practical ways to let go of lingering emotional clutterIs curious about weaving cultural insights into modern self-care practices…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Introduction to Persian New Year02:46 : Origins of Spring Cleaning Traditions05:33 : Emotional Cleansing and Making Amends07:44 : Testing Beliefs with the “Hammer Test”12:16 : Reconsidering Old Habits (Coffee and Diet)15:22 : Embracing Minimalism and Letting Go17:16 : Recognizing Persistent Dissatisfaction22:16 : Shifting Mindsets and Releasing Stagnant Energy28:47 : Practicing Acceptance and Curiosity31:21 : Closing Thoughts and Spring RenewalLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What does it really mean to have a relationship with the divine—not as an abstract idea, but as a real, guiding presence in our lives?In this episode, we explore the difference between striving and flowing, control and surrender, and how recognizing divine alignment can make life feel almost effortless. Through personal stories of serendipity, deep reflection, and even moments of doubt, we unpack what it means to trust something greater than ourselves. If you've ever wondered how to tune into a deeper wisdom or find peace in uncertainty, this conversation might just change the way you see everything.What You’ll Learn: Discover how to recognize when you're in alignment with divine flow—and how to course-correct when you're not.Learn an alternative approach to prayer that shifts from asking for specific outcomes to receiving deeper wisdomHear personal stories of serendipity and effortless manifestation that reveal the power of surrendering to life’s unfoldingIf you’re someone who ….Wants to deepen your connecting to God, but isn’t sure how, orWants to cultivate a stronger sense of trust and flow in life, orSeeks to create more synchronicity in your life, …then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!Chapters: 00:00 : Opening & The Meaning of "God"02:00 : Childhood Connection to the Divine06:30 : Recognizing Divine Presence in Everyday Life10:45 : Effort vs. Flow – When Life Aligns Effortlessly15:20 : Signs You're Out of Alignment20:10 : Surrendering vs. Controlling Outcomes25:40 : The Power of Prayer & Asking for Clarity30:15 : Seeing God Within Ourselves34:50 : How Challenges Guide Us Back to the Divine38:00 : Closing Reflections & Final ThoughtsLinks : Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/ Social Media: @mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin) @theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)Join our mailing list: https://theinnerview.liveKeywords : Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh