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On-Stage & Podcast Intro:
Dr. Nafisa Sekandari is a licensed clinical psychologist, award-winning author, podcast host, and was twice-invited to the White House for her mental health advocacy.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Sekandari has shared her expertise with colleges and universities including Arizona State University (ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU), and community colleges, as well as organizations including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Midwestern University, Deloitte, the Arizona Psychological Association (AZPA), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the Arizona Association of School Psychologists (AASP).
With over 15 years of experience, she helps high-achieving students and professionals overcome anxiety, stress, and burnout. Using holistic, integrative, and brain-based techniques, she empowers individuals to regain control, enhance performance, and build lasting emotional resilience without relying on medication or long-term therapy.
She is the author of several books, including Calm Within: Transform Anxiety Naturally With the 3-Step AIM Program and host of the Mental Health Break Podcast, where she explores practical strategies and meaningful conversations around mental health, resilience, personal growth, and wellbeing.
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INTERVIEW TOPICS & QUESTIONS
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Mental Health, Anxiety & Burnout
- Why are high achievers so vulnerable to anxiety, stress, and burnout?
- What’s the difference between healthy ambition and anxious ambition?
- How can women recognize when stress has crossed the line into burnout?
- What are some practical tools people can use to manage anxiety and overwhelm?
- Why isn’t “pushing through” always the answer?
Success, Mindset & Personal Growth
- How can you pursue big goals without sacrificing your mental health?
- What beliefs keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of perfectionism and self-doubt?
- How can someone turn their personal struggles into a source of strength?
- What does it really mean to create success from a place of inspired ambition rather than anxious ambition?
Your Book & Your Framework
- What inspired you to write Calm Within?
- What is the AIM Program, and how can it help people transform anxiety naturally?
- What are some of the biggest lessons you want readers to take away from your book?
- What inspired you to look beyond traditional approaches to anxiety and explore a more holistic, integrative approach?
- If someone is struggling with anxiety today, what is the first step you would encourage them to take?
Your Online Coaching Program
- You work with high-achieving women through your online coaching program....who is it designed for?
- What makes your coaching approach different from simply reading a book or listening to a podcast?
- What transformation can someone expect when they commit to doing this deeper work?
- Why did you create a program specifically for high-achieving women?
- What would you say to the woman who knows she needs support but keeps telling herself, “I can handle it on my own”?
Your Journey to the Stage
- How did you go from being a clinical psychologist to becoming an author, speaker, and entrepreneur?
- What inspired you to start speaking on stages?
- What have you learned about overcoming fear and self-doubt while putting yourself out there?
Your Podcast
- Why did you create the Mental Health Break Podcast?
- What conversations do you believe we need to be having more openly about mental health?
- What have you learned from interviewing experts and hearing their personal stories?
- Is there a particular podcast conversation that changed the way you think about mental health or wellbeing?
- What can listeners expect when they tune into your podcast?
Your Bigger Mission
- What is the bigger mission behind all the work you're doing....from your book and coaching to speaking and podcasting?
- What do you hope people understand differently about anxiety, stress, and mental health after hearing your message?
- If you could give every high-achieving woman one piece of advice, what would it be?
- What does it mean to truly thrive...not just succeed?
- What are you currently working on or are passionate about?
- Where can people learn more about your work and continue the conversation with you?
What They're Saying...
Francine C
Dr. Sekandari has been a great speaker. I always look forward to her presentations and I learn so much from her. She's very knowledgeable and interactive. She makes talking about mental health easy and fun"
Judy S
Dr. Sekandari has a warm, approachable presentation style that makes it easy to engage with the topics. She explains mental health in a practical way while creating a safe and welcoming environment for discussion. I would definitely recommend her presentations to friends and family because they are informative, relatable, and encourage meaningful conversations about mental well-being"
Mara M
“Dr. Sekandari explains mental health in a practical way while creating a safe and welcoming environment for discussion"
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