BONUS Episode this week.

In this powerful episode, Iranian-American therapist Melika Biglarpour Watson joins executive coach Leili Sadaghiani for a raw and reflective conversation on how to stay grounded, compassionate, and resilient amid the emotional weight of what’s happening in Iran and the internal unrest in the U.S.

From the lens of both mental health and leadership, we explore how to navigate fear, grief, and helplessness—while still showing up for your teams, families, and communities.

Whether you're a leader in the workplace or simply trying to lead your own life with integrity, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt insight to help you cope, reflect, and act meaningfully during uncertain times.

Join us in redefining what it means to lead when the world feels heavy.

Topics include:

• ​Processing collective trauma as an Iranian-American
• ​How to stay emotionally regulated as a leader
• ​Supporting yourself and others without bypassing reality
• ​Building inner resilience when global events hit close to home

Learn more about Melika:

https://www.instagram.com/mbwpsychotherapy?igsh=MWkxbHRyN3MyZTFlMg==

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