In this episode, Bassam and Lana invite Jennifer Wang to discuss the art of communicating well, the challenges of interpersonal relationships, and how mindfulness can aid in healthy mental practice.

Jennifer grew up in Los Angeles (Tongva land) alongside her twin sister, younger sister, mother and father, who moved to the US as teenagers from Taiwan and Hong Kong, respectively. 
Jennifer has been a regular practitioner of mindfulness and meditation for over 15 years in the Theravada Insight, Shambhala, and Plum Village traditions. She has sat multiple residential and silent retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Insight Meditation Society, Deer Park Monastery, Magnolia Grove Monastery, Southern Dharma, and other beautiful retreat centers close to nature. She has also completed multiple instructor certification courses, including in the Shambhala and Insight traditions and at Vanderbilt University.
Jennifer is the co-founder of the Nashville POC Sangha, a facilitator at One Dharma and Wild Heart meditation centers, serves on the boards of the Maddox Fund, Tennessee Environmental Council, and Turnip Green Creative Reuse Center.
Jennifer’s professional journey has brought together her backgrounds in business and social change to the climate change space, focusing on financial innovation for the global clean energy accelerator New Energy Nexus.

In this episode, Bassam and Lana talk with Aaron Petrie on mental health from a performance lens, and how unhealthy pressure, unrealistic expectations, and physical injuries can adversely affect an athlete’s mental health. 

Aaron is an experienced therapist for performers from various domains including athletes, musicians, and business professionals. 

He is certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and a Sports Psychology Coach. His work is not just about achieving excellence on the field or stage but fostering well-being and success in every aspect of life. Aaron's mission is to empower every client to reach their peak performance and live a fulfilling life.

In this episode, Bassam and Lana talk with Milly Roze about sound healing, musicianship struggles, and how music can affect mental health. 

Milly Roze is a musician, singer, producer and vibrational sound healer with a bachelors degree in music engineering. 

Since racking up over 1 million global streams on her 2016 single ‘Lonely Summer’, which charted on Spotify’s global viral 50, rising pop/R&B singer-songwriter and producer Milly Roze is set to dazzle fans. 

Using sound healing techniques, singing bowls and frequencies of emotion, Milly creates experiences for her listener. Raised in Nashville, with Korean, African American and American heritage, Milly Roze values her roots. Now, Milly has guided hundreds of individuals with sound bath classes in Nashville, helping anchor peace for others through sound and music. 

Milly Roze also records, produces and mixes her own material, often showcasing behind-the-scenes sessions at her home studio. In 2021, Milly released a self produced EP called, The Garden. Join Milly for a sound healing, hear her sing at a show, or stream her music online. 
 

Join our hosts Lana Boleyjack and Bassam Habib as they introduce NPL's first mental health awareness podcast!

Your Mind Matters launched in August 2023 with the intention of encouraging conversations about mental health in men of all experiences. This initiative has blossomed into a full-fledged podcast where candid conversations are held to shed light on how mental health is affected from many different angles and for all people.

Tune in every other Wednesday for new episodes with members of the Nashville community who are working to make good mental health feel more attainable for everyone. 

We hope you enjoy listening, and always remember, Your Mind Matters!

Join Bassam Habib and Lana Boleyjack every other Wednesday starting May 15th as we tackle mental health and all things related!