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Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
Ruthie Zerai
48 episodes
17 hours ago
Welcome to the Zanta podcast! Hosted by Ruthie Zerai, Zanta is a safe place to explore your self-development and growth with curiosity and compassion. Zanta is a space where you'll be encouraged to build self-trust, move beyond self-doubt and OWN your story. Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business Coach, Daughter of immigrants and a first-generation entrepreneur.
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Welcome to the Zanta podcast! Hosted by Ruthie Zerai, Zanta is a safe place to explore your self-development and growth with curiosity and compassion. Zanta is a space where you'll be encouraged to build self-trust, move beyond self-doubt and OWN your story. Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business Coach, Daughter of immigrants and a first-generation entrepreneur.
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Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
45. Do We Need to Be Happy All the Time? Letting Go of Toxic Positivity.

Do you ever feel pressured to be happy all the time? In this solo episode, Ruthie explores the truth behind toxic positivity and the myth that we should always feel "good". She unpacks why constant happiness isn’t realistic, what emotional sovereignty really means, and how embracing your full emotional range can lead to a deeper, more meaningful life.


When you stop chasing happiness and start allowing yourself to feel everything, you become more grounded, compassionate, and resilient.


In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to recognise patterns of toxic positivity in yourself or others
  • Why happiness is fleeting and meaning is more sustainable
  • How to honour your full emotional range without judgement
  • Simple ways to build emotional resilience and self-acceptance


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If this episode inspires you, don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with more people.


Connect with Guest

Instagram: ⁠Ash Alves⁠

⁠Website⁠

⁠Books⁠

⁠Therapy services⁠


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®


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3 days ago
15 minutes 34 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
44. How to Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person with Psychotherapist and Writer Ash Alves

What does it really mean to be a highly sensitive person? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with psychotherapist and writer Ash Alves to explore how to turn sensitivity into strength. They unpack what it means to live as a highly sensitive person, how to care for your nervous system, and why sensitivity can be one of your greatest superpowers. When you stop apologizing for your depth, you start seeing your sensitivity as a gift.


In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to know if you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP)
  • Why sensitivity is often misunderstood or hidden
  • How to protect your energy and stay grounded
  • Simple ways to care for yourself and own your sensitivity with confidence


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode inspires you, don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with more people.


Connect with Guest

Instagram: Ash Alves

Website

Books

Therapy services


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®


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2 weeks ago
1 hour 1 minute 21 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
43. How to Be Okay With Being Disliked

Afraid of being disliked? Here’s the truth that will set you free. Some people just won’t like you, and that’s okay. In this solo episode, Ruthie chats about what it really means to release the need for approval and find peace in being fully yourself. The fear of being disliked often keeps us performing, people-pleasing, and betraying our own authenticity just to fit in. When you stop chasing approval, you reclaim your energy, integrity, and peace.


In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why the need for approval keeps you playing small
  • How self-approval builds confidence and inner freedom
  • Why being disliked doesn’t mean you’re wrong
  • Simple ways to strengthen self-trust and stay true to yourself


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai Semere is an ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, community builder and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®


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1 month ago
16 minutes 10 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
42. The Cost of Being Too Nice (Niceness vs. Kindness)

Do you ever say yes when you really mean no? Many of us confuse being nice with being kind, but they are not the same. Niceness is performative, while kindness is rooted in truth.

In this episode, Ruthie explores the cost of being too nice and why choosing kindness over niceness is essential for authenticity, boundaries, and self-leadership. You will hear how to move past people-pleasing, trust your inherent kindness, and show up more powerfully in life, leadership and relationships.


In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why niceness is performative and rooted in people-pleasing
  • How trusting your inherent kindness helps you set healthier boundaries
  • Practical examples of moving from niceness to authentic kindness


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review, it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai Semere is a ICF Accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

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1 month ago
20 minutes 26 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
Checking In: Life & Podcast Update

In this solo update, I share what I’ve been up to behind the scenes from travels and soulful connections to public speaking and slowing down to savor life. This episode is a check-in with you, my beautiful Zanta community, and a reminder that more inspiring conversations are on the way. Thank you for being here.


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®


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6 months ago
4 minutes 38 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
41. The Motivation Trap: Why Commitment is the Key to Growth

Do you ever find yourself waiting for motivation to strike before taking action? Stuck in cycles of procrastination, hoping for the right moment?

In this episode, Ruthie breaks down the myth of motivation and why commitment, not inspiration, is the real driver of growth. Relying on motivation keeps you in limbo, while commitment builds consistency, momentum, and lasting change. The truth is, you do not need to feel motivated to make progress. You just need to start.


In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why waiting on motivation is unreliable & keeps you stuck
  • How commitment fuels lasting growth and success
  • Practical ways to self-generate motivation from within
  • How to show up for your goals


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

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8 months ago
12 minutes 49 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
40. How to Trust Yourself & Make Confident, Intuitive Decisions!

Do you ever catch yourself second-guessing everything? Always looking for validation before making a move?

In this episode, we’re exploring the power of self-trust and intuition in personal development and leadership. When you outsource your decisions to others, you give away your power, disconnect from your inner wisdom, and operate from a place of insecurity. But the truth is, you already have the answers.

We’ll unpack what self-trust really looks like, how to strengthen it, and why listening to your intuition helps you lead with conviction. Self-trust is not about always being right, it is about knowing you can handle whatever comes next.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why self-trust and intuition are the foundation of self-leadership
  • How to stop outsourcing your decisions and reclaim your personal power
  • Practical ways to strengthen your intuition and trust your inner voice


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

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9 months ago
12 minutes 30 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
39. The Power of Breathwork with Founder and Athlete Johnny Oduya

Ever wondered how something as simple as breathing can transform your focus, resilience, and well-being?

In this episode, Ruthie sits down with Johnny Oduya, former NHL athlete and founder of HALE, to explore how breathwork helps with mental clarity, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.

Johnny shares his transition from elite sports to holistic well-being, breaking down how intentional breathing can regulate emotions, enhance focus, and unlock meditative states without years of practice. They discuss the science and spirituality of breath, its role in resilience, and why it’s one of the most accessible tools for transformation.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

How breathwork improves emotional and mental resilience Practical techniques to start using breathwork today Johnny’s transition from elite sports to holistic well-being Why breathwork is a must for mindfulness and self-regulation


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Connect with guest:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyoduya/

IG Hale: https://www.instagram.com/hale.center/

Podcast: ⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7CYQDioUU6aWKPQmJ6ocIS

Website: https://hale.center/


Connect with Ruthie

Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.


Podcast production:

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere,

All rights reserved ®


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9 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 42 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
38. Owning Your Gifts, Manifestation, and Embodied Spirituality with Intuitive Tasha Nassar

What does manifestation have to do with trusting your intuition and embracing your gifts? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with the incredible Tasha Nassar, an intuitive energy practitioner, alchemist, and activator, to explore how tuning into your intuition and owning your unique path can transform your life.


Tasha shares her journey of reclaiming her intuitive gifts after years of turning them off and offers insights into the power of living authentically in a world that often asks us to conform. Together, they discuss how manifestation truly works, why your gifts are your superpower, and how to move beyond survival patterns to create a life aligned with your highest truth.


This conversation is a powerful reminder that your gifts, no matter how undervalued by society, hold the key to your purpose and freedom.


In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to identify and embrace your unique gifts
  • Why sensitivity and intuition are strengths, not weaknesses
  • How manifestation actually works and why alignment is key
  • Practical insights for trusting your intuition and owning your story

Tasha Nassar is an intuitive energy practitioner and certified energy healer with over 13 years of experience. She helps clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, reclaim their power, and walk the path of their highest truth. Her work gently guides people to trust their intuition and create aligned lives.


This episode is for anyone ready to reconnect with their intuition and gifts. Don’t miss this inspiring and transformative conversation.


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode resonates with you, hit subscribe and leave a 5-star review. It helps more amazing listeners like you find the Zanta Podcast, and it supports this self-funded and self-produced show.


Connect with the Guest:

IG: ⁠@tashabee

Website: ⁠https://www.tashanassar.com/


Connect with Ruthie

Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About Ruthie Zerai

Ruthie Zerai is an ICF-accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers, and businesses from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast Production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere.

All rights reserved ®

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9 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 47 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
Dare to Dream Big in 2025!

Dare to Dream Big For your life in 2025! Through my Self-leadership 1.0 Group Coaching Program I've helped dozens of women from around the world move into alignment and to create a bigger and bolder vision for their life, I want this for you too. Cohort 8 of Self-leadership 1.0, my signature group coaching program starts on the 29th January and this could just be the growth container and accountability you need to dream and live bigger in 2025. Doors close January 26th.

  • ⁠Book a Free Discovery Call⁠ to see if this program is the right fit for you.
  • ⁠Learn more about the program here.⁠
  • Send me a ⁠DM ⁠or⁠ email⁠ with your questions.


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

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9 months ago
2 minutes 27 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
37. Why Invest in Coaching? The Growth You Didn’t Know You Needed

Why would someone invest in coaching? Ruthie shares her answer to that question in this week’s solo episode. When you work with someone who doesn’t know you, the blank slate offers a unique opportunity for accelerated growth. Coaching isn’t about fixing your life, it’s about having an external, neutral partner who helps you challenge limiting beliefs, uncover your potential, and take aligned action toward the life you want to create.


In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How a coach helps you rewrite limiting stories and step into authenticity.
  • Why neutrality is so powerful for growth and self-discovery.
  • How the coaching space gives you the freedom to show up fully as you are.


Subscribe & Leave a ReviewIf this episode inspires you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps the Zanta podcast grow and connect with listeners like you!


Connect with Ruthie

Instagram: ⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠⁠Voice Note⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

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10 months ago
11 minutes 8 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
36. Quitting Alcohol: Finding Empowerment Through Sobriety With Alisha From the Black and Sober Podcast

Sober curious? Have you ever wondered how rethinking your relationship with alcohol could open up more clarity, joy, and freedom in your life? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with Alisha W., co-founder of the Black and Sober Podcast, to unpack what it means to be sober curious and how questioning your habits can help you thrive. Alisha shares her powerful journey from sober curious to fully sober and how it’s changed her life in unexpected and empowering ways.


Ruthie also shares her own story of transforming her relationship with alcohol, reflecting on how stepping back has brought her more alignment, well-being, and presence.


This episode isn’t about judgment or rules. It’s an open invitation to get curious about what truly serves your life and well-being. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, this conversation is a must-listen.


In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • What it means to be sober curious and why it matters
  • How removing/reducing alcohol can boost your clarity and wellbeing
  • Why questioning your habits leads to freedom and purpose
  • How to break free from societal pressure and live life on your terms


Alisha W. is the co-founder of the Black and Sober Podcast, a podcast platform that she runs with her husband Ricci. Together they inspire others to reimagine their relationship with alcohol and embrace empowered living through sobriety.


Subscribe & Leave a Review

If this episode resonates with you, hit subscribe and leave a 5-star review. It helps more amazing listeners like you find the Zanta Podcast, and it supports this self-funded and self-produced show.


Connect with the Guest:

IG: @blacksoberpod

Podcast: Black and Sober - The Podcast


Connect with Ruthie

Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Send me a voice note with your questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About Ruthie Zerai

Ruthie Zerai is an ICF-accredited Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers, and businesses from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast Production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere.

All rights reserved ®

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10 months ago
1 hour 56 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
35. No More New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Fail and What Works Instead

Tired of resolutions that fade by February? Let’s start 2025 differently. In this episode, Ruthie shares her personal approach to entering the new year with clarity, ease, and purpose. Instead of the pressure of resolutions, discover how to honor where you are, clear space for what’s next, and set goals that truly align with your values.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why prioritizing rest and stillness can help you reconnect with yourself
  • How decluttering your space and mind creates room for growth
  • A grounded approach to setting goals that align with your values
  • Small, actionable steps to stay consistent without overwhelm
  • How to leave room for unexpected opportunities to shape your year


Start 2025 with clarity, ease, and purpose, it’s time to create a year that feels authentic to you.


Access the Year Compass Workbook below:

The Year Compass Workbook


Subscribe & Leave a Review

Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you.


Connect with Ruthie

Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.


Podcast production:

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10 months ago
25 minutes 49 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
34. Outgrowing Limiting Beliefs with Mihret Haile, Founder of Clear Space Wellness

How do you break free from cultural expectations to create a life that’s truly your own?

This week I’m joined by Mihret Haile, a mental health professional, founder of Clear Space Wellness , co-founder of Art Health Canada, and a beloved alumni of my Self-Leadership 1.0 group coaching program, Cohort 1. Tune in to hear about the powerful transformations she experienced during the program and how it has fueled her continued expansion.

Mihret shares her inspiring journey of navigating cultural expectations, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and creating spaces for healing and growth that are deeply rooted in cultural relevance. Together, as two daughters of immigrants, we explore the transformative power of boundaries, the importance of community, and how self-leadership can help us author lives rooted in authenticity and purpose while honoring our roots.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to embrace individuality while honoring cultural roots

• The role of boundaries in reclaiming your authentic self

• Why community and relatability are essential for mental health and growth

• How to find your own third way for your life as children of immigrants and bi-culturals



Mihret Haile is the founder of Clear Space Wellness, a platform and business dedicated to helping people to redefine mental health with cultural roots at the centre, based in Toronto Canada.


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IG: https://www.instagram.com/clearspacewellness/

IG (personal):https://www.instagram.com/itsmihret_/


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About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.


Podcast production:

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere.

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10 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 59 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
33. New Age Says We Create Our Reality. How True Is That? With Effie Klie

Can our thoughts really create our own reality, or is New Age thinking oversimplifying the human experience? In this short episode, I’m joined by Effie Klie, somatic coach and trauma educator, to explore this question and more. We dive into how these ideas can overlook privilege and complexity. Join us for a grounded conversation on growth, transformation, and embracing the full spectrum of life on our growth journeys.


Effie Kli is a trained Somatic Coach and Trauma Educator. Her personal experience with trauma, starting at age ten, led her to discover the transformative power of somatic healing. After years of living in survival mode and struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, Effie turned to somatic modalities, which changed her life. She now helps others reconnect with their bodies and heal from trauma, offering workshops and her signature 12-week program, Healing Trauma Guided by the Body. Effie's mission is to guide people from feeling stuck to living with vitality by trusting their body's innate capacity to heal.


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IG:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.trauma.educator/⁠

Website: ⁠https://www.effiekli.com/⁠


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About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.


Podcast production:

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere.

All rights reserved ®

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10 months ago
12 minutes 31 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
32. Indecision and Overthinking Is Costing You: Here’s How to Stop!

Do you struggle to make decisions or feel stuck in overthinking? In this episode, Ruthie explores why becoming more decisive is not just a skill but an essential part of self-leadership and growth. Indecision doesn’t just delay progress, it drains your energy, limits creativity, and keeps you from evolving.

Discover empowering insights and actionable tips to strengthen your decision-making muscles. Learn how embracing imperfection can lead to greater clarity, momentum, and confidence in your life. Decisiveness isn’t about perfection, it’s about forward movement and learning through action.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why decisiveness is a foundational self-leadership skill
  • How to build confidence in making faster, more informed decisions
  • The transformative power of learning and growing through action


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Instagram: ⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠

Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: ⁠Newsletter⁠

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: ⁠Contact⁠

Send me a voice note with your questions: ⁠Voice Note⁠

Website: ⁠Ruthie Zerai⁠


About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®

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11 months ago
11 minutes 53 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
31. Healing and Growing with Joy and Ease

Are you ready to make growth a little lighter? In this episode, Ruthie explores how to infuse joy, ease, and levity into your personal growth journey. Too often, we believe that transformation must be hard—but what if it could also be fun? Discover how to challenge those ingrained beliefs, bring lightheartedness into your self-work, and reconnect with joy and beauty as essential tools for growth. Tune in to hear Ruthie’s perspective on approaching healing with more ease and setting a new light-hearted tone for your journey.


In this episode, you will learn:

• How to reframe growth as an enjoyable process

• The power of joy, levity, and beauty in self-discovery

• Practical ways to embrace ease without compromising depth


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Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content: Newsletter

Partnership and collaboration inquiries: Contact

Send me a voice note with your questions: Voice Note

Website: Ruthie Zerai


About

Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership, and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a curious soul. This podcast is for those seeking to grow into their full potential, creating alignment in life, career, and business from the inside out by finding their own answers.


Podcast production

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere. All rights reserved ®


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11 months ago
10 minutes 27 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
30. Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Generational Healing with Somatic Coach and Trauma Educator Effie Kli

Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Generational Healing
In this episode, I’m joined by somatic coach and trauma educator, Effie Klie, to explore how trauma affects us and how we can heal—both individually and across generations. We talk about Effie’s personal journey, the power of somatic healing, and how breaking inherited patterns helps us thrive. Tune in for an insightful and empowering conversation on healing and growth.


Tune in to learn:

  • How generational trauma affects us today.
  • The role of somatic healing in processing trauma through the body.
  • Simple steps to start healing and break the cycle of inherited trauma.


Effie Kli is a trained Somatic Coach and Trauma Educator. Her personal experience with trauma, starting at age ten, led her to discover the transformative power of somatic healing. After years of living in survival mode and struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, Effie turned to somatic modalities, which changed her life. She now helps others reconnect with their bodies and heal from trauma, offering workshops and her signature 12-week program, Healing Trauma Guided by the Body. Effie's mission is to guide people from feeling stuck to living with vitality by trusting their body's innate capacity to heal.


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Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you.


Connect with guest:

IG:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.trauma.educator/

Website: https://www.effiekli.com/


Connect with Ruthie

Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.


Podcast production:

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere.

All rights reserved ®

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11 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 11 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
29. Honoring Your Limits: Breaking Free from Toxic Productivity.

Are you overgiving and pushing yourself too hard? It’s time to honor your limits and break free from toxic productivity. In this episode, Ruthie shares how toxic productivity can drain your energy and why balancing your masculine (doing) and feminine (being) energies is key to sustainability and wellbeing. Discover how to set healthy self boundaries, protect your energy, and make space for rest and growth. Tune in to hear how Ruthie found balance—and how you can too—for a more joyful, harmonius and fulfilling life!


In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to identify and break free from toxic productivity patterns.
  • The importance of balancing masculine (doing) and feminine (being) energies.
  • The significance of self-boundaries and honoring your limits.
  • How to protect your energy and create space for rest and growth.


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Connect on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Partnership and collaboration inquiries:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.


Podcast production:

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere.

All rights reserved ®


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1 year ago
10 minutes 48 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
28. High-Functioning Burnout and Mental Health with Dr. Sumi Raghavan

High-functioning burnout is often hidden in plain sight, and Dr. Sumi Raghavan uncovers its true impact on mental health. In this insightful episode of the Zanta podcast, Dr. Raghavan—an expert cross-cultural psychologist, educator, and burnout specialist—delves deep into the signs, symptoms, and impacts of high-functioning burnout, especially within BIPOC communities.

Ruthie speaks to Dr. Raghavan about how to recognize burnout, prioritize mental health, and access culturally relevant and affirming therapy. Dr. Raghavan, a daughter of Indian immigrants, offers BIPOC support therapy services through her private practice in NYC.

Tune in to learn:

  • How to identify and address burnout, including high-functioning burnout
  • Tips for taking care of your mental health
  • The importance of culturally relevant therapy
  • The power of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy


Dr Sumi bio:


Dr. Sumi Raghavan is a clinical psychologist specializing in culture and mental health, with a focus on supporting BIPOC clients. She helps individuals heal from trauma, chronic stress, and burnout, offering both virtual and in-person sessions in her Brooklyn office. Licensed in New York, Dr. Raghavan emphasizes authentic connections and humor in her therapy.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Raghavan is a consultant for Columbia University's Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, working with professionals exposed to trauma. With over a decade of experience as a psychology professor, she delivers workshops and training on managing chronic stress.


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IG:  https://www.instagram.com/drsumiphd/ ⁠⁠⁠

Website: https://www.drsumiphd.com/

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumi-raghavan-403209230/


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About:

 Ruthie Zerai is a ICF accredited Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers.


Podcast production:

This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere.

All rights reserved ®


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1 year ago
1 hour 4 minutes 59 seconds

Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
Welcome to the Zanta podcast! Hosted by Ruthie Zerai, Zanta is a safe place to explore your self-development and growth with curiosity and compassion. Zanta is a space where you'll be encouraged to build self-trust, move beyond self-doubt and OWN your story. Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business Coach, Daughter of immigrants and a first-generation entrepreneur.