Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
Episodes
46. How To Go From Surviving To Thriving
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel stuck in survival mode even when your life looks “fine” on paper? In this solo episode, Ruthie breaks down what it truly means to...
45. Do We Need to Be Happy All the Time? Letting Go of Toxic Positivity.
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 shou...
44. How to Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person with Psychotherapist and Writer Ash Alves
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
43. How to Be Okay With Being Disliked
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ruthi...
42. The Cost of Being Too Nice (Niceness vs. Kindness)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Checking In: Life & Podcast Update
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 savo...
41. The Motivation Trap: Why Commitment is the Key to Growth
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself waiting for motivation to strike before taking action? Stuck in cycles of procrastination, hoping for the right moment?In th...
40. How to Trust Yourself & Make Confident, Intuitive Decisions!
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever catch yourself second-guessing everything? Always looking for validation before making a move? In this episode, we’re exploring the pow...
39. The Power of Breathwork with Founder and Athlete Johnny Oduya
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how something as simple as breathing can transform your focus, resilience, and well-being? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with Johnn...
38. Owning Your Gifts, Manifestation, and Embodied Spirituality with Intuitive Tasha Nassar
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does manifestation have to do with trusting your intuition and embracing your gifts? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with the incredible Tasha ...
Dare to Dream Big in 2025!
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
37. Why Invest in Coaching? The Growth You Didn’t Know You Needed
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
36. Quitting Alcohol: Finding Empowerment Through Sobriety With Alisha From the Black and Sober Podcast
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
35. No More New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Fail and What Works Instead
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of resolutions that fade by February? Let’s start 2025 differently. In this episode, Ruthie shares her personal approach to entering the new y...
34. Outgrowing Limiting Beliefs with Mihret Haile, Founder of Clear Space Wellness
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pro...
33. New Age Says We Create Our Reality. How True Is That? With Effie Klie
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ef...
32. Indecision and Overthinking Is Costing You: Here’s How to Stop!
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
31. Healing and Growing with Joy and Ease
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
30. Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Generational Healing with Somatic Coach and Trauma Educator Effie Kli
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Generational HealingIn this episode, I’m joined by somatic coach and trauma educator, Effie Klie, to explore how tr...
29. Honoring Your Limits: Breaking Free from Toxic Productivity.
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sha...
28. High-Functioning Burnout and Mental Health with Dr. Sumi Raghavan
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
High-functioning burnout is often hidden in plain sight, and Dr. Sumi Raghavan uncovers its true impact on mental health. In this insightful episode o...
27. Creating Space For Your Growth
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruthie shares how clearing space—mentally and emotionally, —can unlock your next level of growth. Discover why letting go of outdated beliefs, hab...
26. Toxic Productivity: Why Women Work Too Much with Author and Coach Tamu Thomas
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with toxic productivity, people-pleasing, or perfectionism? In this week’s episode, Ruthie sits down with author, coach, and entrepreneur...
25. Choosing the Right Coach or Therapist For You
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to work with a coach or therapist but you don't know where to start? Well, you're not alone! Choosing the right coach or therapist...
24. How To Stop Over-Giving and Heal from Unhealthy Helping
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over-giving and Unhealthy helping are themes that often come up in Ruthie's client work. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that we need ...
23. Minimalism: The Secret to Editing Your Life with Professional Organiser Saga Lindberg
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The power of minimalism, editing your life, supporting your mental health and well-being by organising your home and so much more in this week's e...
22. How I Became An Accidental Podcaster!
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Ruthie is an accidental podcaster? Meaning that she never planned to start not only one but two podcasts! Ruthie shares how she star...
21. Biculturalism and Creating Your Own Third Way
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ruthie breaks down what it means when one person belongs to two cultures, also known as being Bicultural. Ruthie shares wh...
20. On Moving to Africa and Building the Business and Life of Your Dreams with Entrepreneur Jakiya Brown Thiaw
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ruthie sits down with the phenomenal CEO and Founder of the JBT agency, Jakiya Brown Thiaw. In this open and honest conversation, we learn f...
19. Are You a Recovering Extrovert ? Introvert vs Extrovert Personality
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can your personality change over time? Can you go from being an extrovert to an introvert? And who gives you permission to do so? In this episode, Rut...
18. Mental Health and Conscious Parenting with Dr Zahra Oumar, Educational & Child Psychologist
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ruthie sits down with Dr Zahra Oumar, Educational and Child Psychologist to talk about all things mental health, conscious...
17. How to Get Over your Fear of Disappointing Others as You Grow
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's solo episode, Ruthie shares her thoughts on how important it is for you to move beyond your fear of disappointing others as you gro...
16. Is People-Pleasing a Trauma Response?
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ruthie explores the roots of our people-pleasing patterns. When we're people-pleasing we're not being authentic, a...
15. The Magic of Human Design & The Power of Trusting Your Intuition: An Interview with Coach Jazreena Harlow
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode explores how to celebrate and live out your uniqueness, full out. Together with my guest Jazreena Harlow, we explore the Power...
14. Boundaries 101: The Foundations of Boundaries
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with setting Boundaries? If you do, you're not alone as most of us are beginners when it comes to boundary setting. This episode w...
13. What is Self-leadership ?
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ruthie breaks down a concept that you hear her share a lot about on her platforms which is Self-leadership. This episode is going to ...
12. Bonus episode: Season 1 Wrapped! (THANK YOU)
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ruthie: Reflects on wrapping the 1st season of the Zanta podcast Shares updates on season 2 of the podcast which is coming very soo...
11. Adult Friendships with Entrepreneur and Beauty Creator Delina Medhin
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ruthie sits down and slows down with Delina Medhin, Beauty creator, podcast host and a very successful self-made entrepreneur with over 10 ...
10. Self-compassion Accelerates Your Growth!
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you judge yourself for not being where you want to be in life? Do you spend a lot of time being hard on yourself for "failing" or not ach...
9. How Perfectionism is Delaying Your Progress & Growth.
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is perfectionism holding you back from what you want to do in your life and career? In her coaching practice, Ruthie works with a lot of clients who s...
8. On The Power of Self-Awareness: Noticing is The First Step!
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with judging yourself for not being "there" yet? For not having reached your goals yet? Do you struggle to stay present in t...
7. How To Befriend Your Anger with Therapist Nicole Carter
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ruthie sits down with therapist and clinical supervisor, Nicole Carter. In this episode, Ruthie and Nicole explore how to create a neutral a...
6. You Are The Answer!...(And Why No One Else Can Do This For You).
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Ruthie introduces the mindset shift needed to create the life that you want and deserve. This episode will give you the keys tha...
5. Coaching or Therapy: Which do I Need?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the difference between coaching and therapy? This is a question that Ruthie gets a lot, so in this episode, she breaks down the difference bet...
4. Bonus Episode: Visualise 2024 - Don't set Empty New Years resolutions, but set Aligned Intentions instead.
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruthie discusses why you shouldn't set empty and unrealistic New Year resolutions that you know you won't keep in this bonus episode of the Za...
2. What's Your Origin Story? Unpacking Limiting Beliefs and Fears!
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's your story? In this solo episode of the podcast, Ruthie talks about the importance of understanding your origin story. This episode helps y...
3. Nat Lue On: The Joy of Saying No, Setting Boundaries and Recovering from People Pleasing.
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ruthie is joined by the very successful author, writer and artist, Nat Lue. Nat has done extensive work on helping people around the world ...
1. My Story: Let's Get Personal...
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the Zanta podcast, you learn more about the host Ruthie Zerai, her work, and how she started her coaching career. You’ll al...
Trailer: Welcome to the Zanta Podcast!
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Zanta podcast. I'm Ruthie Zerai, your host. I'm a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepre...