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Jul 2021
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04. How Art Helps with Channeling Emotio...

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In this episode, Waleed Shah opens up on his past experiences and his journey towards art, and how his project “Rock Your Ugly” came to be as an exchange to help people connect with their emotions and channel their feelings.

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro

[0:50] Waleed’s early life

[5:00] Educational system and approach to arts

[7:30] The meaning behind “Rock Your Ugly”

[12:15] Resolution and conflict in movies and series

[15:50] The stories of “Rock Your Ugly” participants

[22:10] Parenting and forgiving parents for their mistakes.

[28:00] The evolution of Rock Your Ugly’s mission.

[35:00] The role of art in helping people connect with each other.

[39:30] The different experiences of grief

[45:00] The story of the girl who was sexually harassed.

[50:00] COVID-19’s impact on mental well-being.

[56:00] The authentic connection of people with their bodies through art

[60:00] Outro

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Music Credits "Over The Rooftops by Many Moons Ago"

Created by Reem Shaheen

Management and production by EMPWR House

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