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ALIVE SOUL

Alive Soul Podcast is a space for deep, meaningful reflections on personal growth, high performance, and intentional living. Hosted by Wassim Ballany, this podcast explores practical strategies to live with greater purpose, energy, and fulfillment. Drawing from real-life experiences, challenges, and insights, each episode will help you unlock your potential, overcome self-doubt, and build habits that bring you closer to your best self.


If you’re looking for inspiration to grow in your personal, professional, and spiritual life—without the fluff—you’re in the right place.Join me on this journey of self-discovery and high performance, one episode at a time.


New episodes every Monday!

Self-Improvement Personal Growth Motivation Inspiration Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
13 minutes
Episodes
30
Years Active
2025
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How Do You Stay Optimistic When Life Feels Overwhelming?

How Do You Stay Optimistic When Life Feels Overwhelming?

In a world full of negativity and uncertainty, optimism isn’t just “thinking positive” — it’s a strategy for life. In this episode, I explore what it really means to stay optimistic, especially when …

00:12:40  |   Mon 15 Sep 2025
Do It Anyways: How Motivation Fuels Discipline

Do It Anyways: How Motivation Fuels Discipline

We often mistake motivation for a spark of enthusiasm — that temporary burst of energy that makes us feel ready to go. But true motivation isn’t about excitement. It’s about having a motive — a clear…

00:10:32  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
What It Means to See the Cup Half Full: From Gratitude to Celebration to Ambition

What It Means to See the Cup Half Full: From Gratitude to Celebration to Ambition

Life is never just empty or full — it’s how you choose to see it. In this episode, I explore what it really means to look at your cup as half full. Because gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank yo…

00:15:34  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
The Light at the End of the Tunnel Might Be Closer Than You Think

The Light at the End of the Tunnel Might Be Closer Than You Think

🌑 Have you ever felt stuck in the dark tunnel of life—where the dream feels far away, progress is painfully slow, and doubts and rejections keep piling up?


In this episode, I share a heartfelt message…

00:10:59  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Give Yourself Grace: The Power of Slowing Down

Give Yourself Grace: The Power of Slowing Down

⏳ Have you ever felt like life is one big race you can’t quite keep up with? I know I have. We live in a world that glorifies speed—fast results, constant progress, always pushing for more. 🚀 But the…

00:13:08  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Don’t Be on the Sideline – Be in the Game

Don’t Be on the Sideline – Be in the Game

Life isn’t meant to be watched from a distance. Too many of us stand on the sidelines—⏳ waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect confidence, or the perfect plan before we step forward.


But the trut…

00:14:43  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Show Your Best: Go the Extra Mile, Don’t Play Low

Show Your Best: Go the Extra Mile, Don’t Play Low

In a world where “just enough” has become the norm, what would it look like to raise your standard—not for perfection, but for presence?


In this episode, we explore what it means to show up as your be…

00:12:23  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Every Day Is a Gift: If You’re Alive, It’s a Great Day

Every Day Is a Gift: If You’re Alive, It’s a Great Day

What if the simple act of waking up today was the greatest blessing you overlooked? 🌅


In this episode, I share a heartfelt reminder about something we so easily forget: just being alive is a gift. Not…

00:11:06  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
No Pain, No Gain – Why Growth Starts in the Discomfort

No Pain, No Gain – Why Growth Starts in the Discomfort

After 20 days off from running—between injury and vacation—I hit the road again for a 15K comeback run. And while the pain hit hard, something deeper hit even harder: the truth behind the phrase no p…

00:11:20  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Vacation Mode: The Pause That Refuels You

Vacation Mode: The Pause That Refuels You

It’s hard to believe this is Episode 20 of the Alive Soul podcast! 🎉


In this special milestone episode, I’m sharing reflections from a recent two-week family vacation 🌊👨‍👩‍👧‍👦—a time that reminded me …

00:12:13  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
When Life Takes You on a Detour — Embrace It and Recenter on What Matters

When Life Takes You on a Detour — Embrace It and Recenter on What Matters

Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned 🚧… and that’s exactly where the gift is hidden.


In this heartfelt episode—recorded while sitting next to my kids on vacation—I reflect on how a hip injury paused m…

00:10:29  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
The Delay That Made Me Pause and Rethink Everything

The Delay That Made Me Pause and Rethink Everything

A few mornings ago, I got stuck in unexpected traffic.

What started as a frustrating delay quickly turned into something more—a quiet pause that helped me slow down, reflect, and rethink how I show up…

00:09:12  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Start Small. Aim Big. Trust the Process

Start Small. Aim Big. Trust the Process

Ever feel like you’re giving it your all, while someone else makes it look easy? 😅

Yeah—me too.


This week, I saw a friend post a 4-mile “easy run” at a 7-minute pace 🏃‍♂️💨—and it hit me. What’s effortl…

00:11:26  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
The Messy Middle: Learning to Keep Going When It Gets Hard

The Messy Middle: Learning to Keep Going When It Gets Hard


We all hit that point—where the excitement fades, the finish line feels far, and everything in us wants to quit. That’s the messy middle. 


Whether you’re training for something, building something, or…

00:09:46  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
The Comeback – When Life Knocks You Off Track, Start Here

The Comeback – When Life Knocks You Off Track, Start Here

For the first time in 15 weeks, there was no Monday morning episode—and that moment became the message.


In this honest, reflective episode, I talk about what it feels like to lose your rhythm, fall of…

00:11:29  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
The Power of Volunteering – Living in Service Mode

The Power of Volunteering – Living in Service Mode

 This episode is being recorded during my time on a medical mission trip with SAMS, the Syrian American Medical Society, where I'm volunteering Medical Society in my home country, Syria.

And being her…

00:07:24  |   Mon 26 May 2025
Life Is Short – Make It Count

Life Is Short – Make It Count

Life is short and Time doesn’t wait—and one day, we’ll all look back and ask:

Did I make it count?


In this deeply personal episode, I share the moment I realized how fast life is moving—and how much of…

00:16:32  |   Mon 19 May 2025
The “I Don’t Have Time” Myth – How to Reclaim Your Time and Be More Productive

The “I Don’t Have Time” Myth – How to Reclaim Your Time and Be More Productive


Do you ever catch yourself saying, “I wish I had more time” or “I just don’t have time for that right now”?

⏰ You’re not alone. But what if the real issue isn’t time—it’s how we see it?


In this episode…

00:21:31  |   Mon 12 May 2025
How to Have Bigger Ambition: Own Your Dreams and Live Boldly

How to Have Bigger Ambition: Own Your Dreams and Live Boldly

Have you ever felt like your dreams were too big—or too unrealistic? In this episode, we dive deep into what ambition really means and why it’s not just about dreaming… it’s about owning your dreams …

00:16:17  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Is Your Body’s Fuel Tank Empty? How to Start Your Day with Full Energy ⚡️

Is Your Body’s Fuel Tank Empty? How to Start Your Day with Full Energy ⚡️

Have you ever rushed into the day running on empty—physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually?

In this episode, we dive into how to recognize when you’re low on energy, seal the silent leaks th…

00:15:39  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
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