A space for women to feel like they are not alone in the hardships or struggles that they are facing. Some conversations may be lighthearted, some may touch upon taboo topics, but the overall mission for this podcast is to make every woman realize that she is not alone in whatever struggle she may be going through. We are all in this together, I promise.
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Muslim Women in the Workplace: Advice on Pivoting Careers and Gaining Confidence w/ Maariyah Choudery
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We have all heard the phrase : follow your passion and everything will fall into place. But I also can't help but to think of another very popular phrase which is : some things are much easier said than done. I find it funny that when I was younger and I was asked 'what do you want to be when you grow up', my response was one that was very confiden…
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God's Plan vs Our Plans: The Intersection of Grief and Gratitude w/ Halima Jama
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What do you do when the things you want most are happening for everyone but you? Who do you become when your plans don't fall through? When you are in the waiting period of your life? When I look back on my own life journey thus far, I realize that if everything had gone according to my plans and not God’s Plan, I don't think I would have been as i…
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Self Growth for an Arab Woman: Balancing a Relationship w/ Our Parents and Navigating Emotional Independence w/ Abeer Najjar
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Going after what makes you happy as an Arab Muslim woman doesn’t always come with instant gratification. There is pain and guilt involved when finally making a decision for yourself. I often wonder to myself, will I ever experience happiness without allowing myself to poison the moment by the idea that I’m making others unhappy in return. Grief is …
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Egg Freezing Journey: Discussing Our Biological Clock and the Pressures of Having Children w/ Koko Zuberi
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Each of us are on our own unique life journey and for some of us we have yet to find the one to start a family with, so what do we do when society is constantly reminding us of our ticking biological clock and how do we approach the conversation of having kids when we are truly ready? For the past year, I have been a bit anxious when I think about …
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Spiritual Death of the Heart: What Happens in Between Our Death and the Hereafter
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Death isn’t the greatest loss in life, it’s the spiritual death of our hearts while we are still living. I once heard that we treat death like a mystery, when in fact, it’s the one experience all of us are guaranteed to share. As human beings living in this dunya, we tend to not see the shape of the life we’ve lived until we have reached the end of…
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Am I Worthy of God's Forgiveness: How Do We Bring Our Imperfections to His Perfection w/ Samia Mubarak
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I once heard that if the battle is bigger than you, than it’s not only your battle to fight, God is reminding you to seek His help in these moments, too. I believe that sometimes we tend to focus more so on the state that we’re in when entering Ramadan instead of shifting our focus to our potential in this month. We can be discouraged in where our …
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Connecting to the Quran: Navigating Shame and Imposter Syndrome While Connecting to our Faith featuring Dr. Saadia Mian
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If you find darkness in your heart after you’ve sinned, know that in your heart there is light, and only because of this light you felt the darkness. Ramadan Kareem everyone, subhanallah, what a beautiful gift we have received from Allah to witness another Ramadan. Take a moment to soak this in. May this month soften our hearts to allow the blessin…
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Seeking Closure: What Does it Mean When We Say Closure Comes from Us w/ Sara Kuburic
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What does it truly mean when we say closure comes from us and what if we feel like the relationship isn’t really over? When you really think about it - no one ever really goes away completely. They either live in our minds, our hearts or both. From time to time we may find ourselves in a chapter in our lives where we may be dealing with a generous …
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Highly Sensitive Person: The Signs, Challenges and Strengths of Being Sensitive w/ Dr. Ketam Hamdan
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You know for the most part I’m a pretty laid back person. I only care about two things: the well being and the opinions of every single person on this earth, literally everyone, even strangers. If you ever found yourself in battle with literally yourself on a daily basis, then this conversation is just for you. It will shed light on the possible cu…
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Cultural Constructs: Stigma of Being Single and Navigating Relationships Post Divorce
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How do you handle being pressured into a relationship you don’t want and why does society stigmatize women who choose to be single? At times society tends to be outspoken when it comes to seeing people engaging in different life choices and that includes being single. It seems as though, whatever cultural background you come from, being divorced an…
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Is God Angry w/ Me: The Journey of Surrender and Acceptance w/ Shakirah Sabira
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*Content Warning: this episode discusses topics such as pregnancy loss and miscarriage* How does one come to terms with any hardship in their life where you have to accept what is happening to you while it’s happening to you? From time to time I am hit with the realization that sends a chill down my spine, that everything that has happened to me, n…
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I'm Tired of Being the Strong One: Second Puberty, Past Lessons and Finding Yourself w/ Tahmina Begum
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"It's about time we address the 'second puberty' nobody warns us about." We are opening Season 4 with the founder of Aram Newsletter, Tahmina Begum! Tahmina is a brilliant journalist, writer and editor - alongside her newsletter she has written many articles and one of them discussing the second puberty. She defines this as the necessary shedding o…
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Seeking vs Accepting: How Does Your Heart Feel These Days w/ Sara Luchetti
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Pablo Picasso once said that the first half of life is learning to be an adult, and the second half is learning to be a child. We can all agree that life has been an interesting ride these past few years. It has been extremely rough for some of us and for others it has given us the opportunity to finally come face to face with our fears, our worrie…
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Comedy and Relationship Talk: There's Nothing Funny About Relationship Struggles w/ MaisVault
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Who would have known that one of the worst things about adulting, would be relationship struggles?! As they say, first comes the butterflies, then comes the emotional trauma. Since, we are in the midst of dealing with seasonal depression, I had to bring on my girl Mai, from MaisVault, to cheer us up a bit! Before I give you the scoop on today’s epi…
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Doing Things for the Sake of Allah: Imagine Your Voice Being Known in the Heavens w/ Asmaa Hussein
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'Islam is meant to be practiced by human beings who are flawed and in pain, who struggle to succeed but sometimes fail, and who return to God after those failures.' These words were birthed from pain, on a journey of healing and understanding, words spoken by today’s special guest, Asmaa Hussein. Lately, my duas have been accompanied by a tear soak…
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Honesty is the Best Policy: Haram Police, Halal Dating Woes and Having Strict Parents w/ Salma Hindy
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When it comes to relationships, are we entitled to the "carfax" of this potential partner? And if so, where can we get the honesty is the best policy when it comes to relationship warranties? Dear listeners, you’re in for a treat because this episode is nothing short of hilarious even though we are unpacking loads of trauma. In today’s episode, I s…
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God's Timing: How Much Do You Truly Trust in God's Plan and God's Pace w/ Melanie Elturk
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God’s timing is never rushed by our impatience in this Dunya, for He is always in control of all plans and we are in control of the steps we take toward His plans. One quote that always lingers in my mind is: If your heart became closer to Allah as a result of something that has happened to you, it was the biggest blessing. You know, sometimes in m…
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Eating Disorder: Struggles w/ Body Image, Mental Health and Faith w/ Asma Elbadawi
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*Trigger warning - this episode primarily focuses on eating disorders. If you feel the content discussed could be triggering, please either proceed with caution, or feel free to listen to any one of our previous episodes.* “My journey towards self love has always been a difficult one. Just when I think I have conquered it, years, sometimes months l…
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God’s Plan: When Everything Begins to Fall Apart with Huda Alvi
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It’s understood that Allah’s plans are always greater than ours, but how strong is your trust in Him if after making dua, everything in your life begins to fall apart? Growing up you have probably heard the hadith which stated that “none shall enter the fire of Hell who has in his heart the weight of a mustard seed of Iman”, as well as, “none shall…
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Shame and Silence: The Dangers of Victim Blaming and Lack of Accountability w/ Eman Idil Bare
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In the words of bell hooks: We cannot dismantle a system as long as we engage in the collective denial about its impact on our lives. Protecting the vulnerable and the oppressed is a duty of ours in Islam, yet we have failed to stand firmly in the face of injustice, specifically abuse and the many forms that it comes in. In today's episode, special…
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Spiritual Awakening: Who Am I and Why Am I Here w/ Hanan Abdel-Khalek
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What exactly is a spiritual awakening and why is it so painful? Have you ever found yourself wanting to take a break and crawl into a hole all by yourself but not knowing the reason why? Could it be that almost everything feels forced lately? Forced interactions, forced relationships and even forced conversations? I tend to believe that our mental …
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Career Talk: Resume Do's and Dont's, Salaries and Overcoming Rejection w/ Wardah Khalid
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I'm not sure what's worse : a rejection letter from the company I had just applied for or no reply at all. Did you know that job search depression is actually a thing? I was reading an article that mentioned how looking for a new job but having zero luck can truly be a bit demoralizing. I wonder if I can highlight my ability to stay standing after …
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Finding our Life's Purpose and Using Our Gifts to Serve Allah feat Alex Fox
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Why is it that we stay put in positions that our minds and even our hearts want a way out of? It's no secret or miraculous discovery to know that we all have a purpose, but the most difficult part is finding out what our purpose is and how to better align it with our passions. Recently, I have found myself at a crossroads - one that many others hav…
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Muslim Representation in Media (or Lack Thereof) featuring Arij Mikati
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Raise your hand if you grew up believing that you wanted to be Jasmine from Aladdin only to realize that this movie was perpetuating orientalist stereotypes of the Middle East and Asia. Keep your hand raised if you are exhausted with the idea that being Muslim and being accepted by society are mutually exclusive. Don't you think it's time that we d…
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Arab Women: Carrying the Burden of Our Family's Honor feat. Alya Mooro
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Growing up, I can't tell you how many times I used to hear the words 3aib, haram or the most triggering of all: "What will people say." But in today's episode you're going to hear what Alya Mooro, my special guest, has to say about navigating the many facets of her identity as an Arab woman. It was just last year when I had picked up Alya's book, '…
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The Myth of Coexistence and the Right of Return feat. Lara aka Gazan Girl
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The unconditional support that the U.S. has for 'Israel' is unmatched but will we ever witness a breakup when it comes to this toxic relationship? Recently, the Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission has reported that since 1967, there have been approximately one million arrests of Palestinians by the IOF. More than 50,000 of these arrests are ch…
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'We, the People, Have Become the Media' feat. Sumayya Tobah
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How does one lose their job for reporting the truth, yet their job description is to report the truth? Now that's a riddle that I can't seem to solve. By now, you may have heard of the open letter that was drafted by journalists urging Canadian newsrooms and editors to provide more nuanced coverage on Palestine and to also include Palestinian voice…
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A Conversation w/ Alana Hadid: My Palestinian Identity, Philanthropy and Becoming an Entrepreneur
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Alana Hadid, one of the many gems of our Palestinian community and her family is just as admirable as her. Recently, we have seen Alana and her sisters, including Bella come out full force and show their love for their people and their identity, from raising awareness to attending protests. In today’s discussion,…
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Is God on Your Invite List: How to Make Sense of Our Hardships w/ Halima Jama
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Sometimes Allah (swt) wants a certain level of Jannah for someone and when their good deeds alone can't get them there, He gives them hardship. These are such powerful words that I was fortunate enough to come across in a moment of need. In today's episode, I sit down with Halima Jama to discuss how we can better focus our lens on the blessings thr…
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Loss and Grief: What Death Teaches Us About Life w/ Chaplain Sondos Kholaki
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We say that if we knew our expiration dates, we would live life differently. Yet, it's written that tomorrow is not guaranteed and we still go on living our lives no differently. In today's episode, I sit down with Sondos Kholaki, who is a Muslim Chaplain and author, to discuss a topic most of us intentionally avoid and that is Death. But, what if …
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Conversation w/ A. Helwa: Reflections on Secrets of Divine Love
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No gift is greater than having a Creator who listens to you even when you don't speak. Who forgives your sins even when you don't feel worthy of His mercy. And who always guides us back no matter how far we have been led astray. In today's episode, you'll be listening to a recording of a Clubhouse Chatroom that Alex Fox and I had hosted back in Mar…
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Delaying Our Blessings: Is There A Link Between Our Sins and Hardships w/ Sister Hosai Mojaddidi
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Is it possible that we can be doing something to block or delay our blessings in this world? In today's episode, I am grateful for the chance to re-introduce you to one of my absolute favorite spiritual counselors and that is Sister Hosai Mojaddidi! She is a public speaker, teacher, writer, mentor and mental health advocate, too! Do you ever find y…
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Empowered vs Tolerated: Reclaiming Our Space and Creating Roles for Muslim Women w/ Ustadha Maryam Amir
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If I had asked you to name three female companions of the Prophet (pbuh) on the spot, would you be able to? This is a question that I had struggled with answering before having this discussion, yet ironically there isn't a shortage of female companions from our Prophet's (pbuh) time, nor a shortage in female scholars in today's society. But why is …
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Islamic Mahr Contracts: Why Mahr is a Muslim Woman's Right w/ Dr. Tamara Gray
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The topic of Mahr at times can be so nerve racking when discussed between potential spouses. Questions such as 'how much one should ask for' and 'if there's a limit for the amount requested' are at the top of everyone's list. Often times, we can be so quick in discussing the details of the wedding hall and guest list, but do we also make it a prior…
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Balancing Act: The Pressures of Being a Perfect Daughter and Pleasing Our Parents w/ Dr. Rania Awaad
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Have you ever played a game of tug of war, but with your parents, and it wasn't a game, but actually with your life? The tug of war I'm talking about is the one where what your parents want for you doesn't necessarily align with what you want for yourself. We've all been there, the shouting matches that end up with you and your parents not agreeing…
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Heartbreak: Not Everything That You Lose is a Loss w/ Najwa Zebian
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"These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb." Beautiful words from one of my absolute favorite poems written by Najwa Zebian who is today's special guest on the pod. Heartbreak and pain are sometimes inevitable, so how do we grieve relationships that end, how do we process loss that comes with a broken heart and most imp…
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Singles Edition: Destigmatizing Being Single and Navigating Mixed Signals w/ Hafsa Hassan
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If you're single, it shouldn't only mean that you're not dating. There's more to you than your relationship status. Often times we witness a woman's value being tied to her relationship status. So what message are we sending to those who are single or unmarried? What happened to the belief of trusting in God's timing? In this episode I sit down wit…
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Healing From Abuse: Narcissists, Red Flags and Self Forgiveness w/ Doctor Nahla
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In the words of Lydia Elle: You have to be heard to heal. Trigger Warning: When discussing narcissists, it tends to go hand in hand with the topic of abuse. Within this discussion we cover traits of a narcissistic partner while also touching upon the various forms of abuse. In today's episode, I sit down with Doctor Nahla, where we both share our p…
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Intimacy in Islam: Haram vs Halal, Navigating Sexual Desires and the Power of No w/ Noha Alshugairi
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The topic of intimacy in Islam is a conversation that may at times come laced with shame and stigma. In today's episode, I sit down with Noha Alshugairi, to dismantle the misinformation surrounding this while also educating women about their rights, the power of no in a marriage and diving deeper into what is haram vs halal. I often wonder how we d…
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Setting Boundaries: Communicating Expectations While Navigating Resentment and Anger w/ Yasmine Cheyenne
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Have you ever loved and resented someone at the same time and is it healthy? In Episode 3 of Season 3, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Yasmine Cheyenne, a self healing expert, teacher and speaker, to discuss how to set boundaries rather than having uncommunicated expectations, how to navigate past trauma that has transformed itself into pre…
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Secrets of Divine Love: The Purpose of Our Existence w/ A. Helwa
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"We do not worship God because God needs it, we worship God because we need it. Prayer is not you reaching out for God, it is you responding to God, Who first reached out to you." In Episode 2 of Season 3, I have the pleasure and honor of sitting down with A. Helwa, the award winning author of Secrets of Divine Love. It's not everyday that you come…
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Journey Back to Self: Recalibrating Our Souls and Resetting Our Intentions w/ Sara Luchetti
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Have you ever taken an honest moment to look at the life you have created only to realize it wasn’t your own? I am opening the new season as well as the New Year with Sara Luchetti, an intuitive healer and spiritual guide. The above question is one that Sara has posed and I couldn't help but to really dig deep into my own heart and soul to fully un…
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Season Finale: Here's to Bittersweet Endings and New Beginnings
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Pinch us...no really, please do, because we can't believe we are closing out another season of this podcast. In our Season 2 finale, we can't help but to tear up and laugh simultaneously at the year we have just had. 2020 was a year of reckoning but it was the year that pushed us beyond what we could have ever imagined for ourselves and for this pl…
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Why Do We Marry Our Unfinished Business with Zahra Aljabri
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How do we go from relationship struggles to relationship goals? In Episode 37 of Season 2, we sit down with Zahra Aljabri to discuss what it means to marry our unfinished business, how we can overcome the pain points of our current relationship and how to deal with insecurities from our past. Zahra is a spiritual coach who will help guide us when i…
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Growing Up Sheltered and Dealing with Codependency in Adulthood w/ Zaynab Bajwa
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Most of us have a story or two....ok maybe a whole book series...about how we grew up sheltered. In Episode 36 of Season 2, we sit down with Zaynab Bajwa to discuss the topic of growing up sheltered and if it leads to codependency. For some of us this could be a triggering topic, seeing that it brings back memories of every time our parents basical…
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The Resilient Act of Loving Oneself Through Our Journey Back to God w/ Alia Taha
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If I asked you, do you love yourself, what would you say? In Episode 35 of Season 2, we sit down with Alia Taha, who isn't a stranger to our podcast (she was a guest on Season 1), to discuss the root of self love and the resilient act of choosing to love ourselves despite our flaws, traumas and lived experiences. When you sit across from Alia, you …
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Skincare Journey: How to Deal w/ Acne Breakouts and Avoiding Common Skincare Mistakes w/ Dr. Fatima Fahs
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If you've ever experienced anxiety walking down the skincare aisle of your local drugstore, trust me when we say this, you're not alone! In Ep 34 of Season 2, we sit down with Dr. Fatima Fahs, aka Dermy Doctor, to discuss all things related to skincare. Most of us may have a love/hate relationship with our skincare routine and in this episode we di…
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Our votes have been cast, our ballots have been counted, the new President-elect and VP have been announced and the world can finally let out a collective sigh...temporarily. On this week's Unfltrd Thoughts, we sit down with Arij Mikati, an activist and anti-racism educator, to discuss where do we go from here post election. A projected 161 million…
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Why is God Angry With Me and What To Do If You’re Too Depressed to Pray with Sarah Sultan
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Why is God angry with me? In Ep. 33 of Season 2, we sit down with Sarah Sultan to discuss those shameful but pressing questions we have about Allah and His presence during tough times, the impact trauma can have on our relationship with our faith and what to do when we're too depressed to even pray. We’ve talked about how trauma can have an ever-la…
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On this week’s “Unfltrd Thoughts”, we discuss silly, but still kind of important deal breakers. Whether it’s the type of shoes that they wear (yes, this is a big concern to one of us, apparently) or what reality shows they’re into, we all have those little pet peeves that’ll send us packing. In this light-hearted conversation, we talk about some of…
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