Entry Level Mums

We're back with a brand new episode (PART 1) of our Mum Chat. We've been so busy this year with projects outside of ELM that we're so excited about and we've also elevated into a CIC!

We discuss hitting 100 episodes (on Youtube), random chit chat, our kids, conspiracy theories and bullying.

Come back for PART 2 where we delve into 2 dilemmas sent in by our listeners.

Find us on social media: @entrylevelmums

Available also on Youtube and Apple Podcasts!

On this episode of Entry Level Mums, we’re joined by content creator Aliyah Salah for a conversation that felt like sitting down with an old friend.Aliyah opens up about motherhood, personal growth and navigating major life transitions...all with the honesty and humour so many of you love her for. The conversation felt easy, open and full of belly laughs.We delve into: • Co-parenting and finding your rhythm as a single mum • Her births and postpartum • Raising children in the public eye • Breastfeeding, body changes & her breast reduction • Faith, healing and identity • The realities of evolving as a woman and a mum whilst going through a very public divorceThis episode is full of laughter, vulnerability and the kind of real talk that reminds you none of us are figuring this out perfectly.If you’re a mum navigating change, rediscovering yourself, or just needing a relatable and uplifting chat, this one’s for you sweetie 💛✨ Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe, as Nasra said 41% of you are here but not subscribed haha💬 Let us know your favourite moment below or if you can relate🔔 Also, turn on notifications so you don’t miss our next episodeFollow Aliyah's Youtube channel:  @aliyah_salah  Aliyah's Socials incl Instagram, Tiktok & Snapchat: @Aliyah_Salah*Disclaimer: When Nasra talks about her neurodivergence, it is her personal experience with it and not a generalisation of ADHD. Everyone's experiences and symptoms are different and can be managed through a myriad of different ways.

We're back! Happy New Year!

In this episode of Entry Level Mums, we sit down with Suada, a mother of four and the founder of the Muslim Women Awards. Suada opens up about raising children at very different stages of her life; becoming a mum as a teenager, parenting through her twenties, and welcoming another child in her thirties.

We talk honestly about how motherhood changes with time, confidence, and circumstance, the challenges of raising children in the age of smartphones, and how each child meets a different version of you. Suada also shares the story behind founding the Muslim Women Awards and why recognising Muslim women’s contributions matters now more than ever.

A reflective, honest conversation about growth, legacy, and motherhood through the years.

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Also available on Youtube & Apple Podcasts.

In this powerful and honest conversation, we sit down with Marvyn Harrison, author and founder of Dope Black Dads, to explore what it truly means to be a father in today’s world...especially as a black man navigating neurodivergence, co-parenting, and racism.

We dive into:

💬 Fatherhood and identity

🧠 Late diagnosed neurodivergence

🤝 The realities of co-parenting and raising emotionally intelligent children

✊ Navigating racism — personally and through the experiences of our kids

🌱 Bridging the gap between women, Muslims and ethnic minorities

💛 Building a community for black fathers

✨ And so much more!

This episode is raw, thoughtful, funny in moments, and full of insight for all parents — whether you’re a ND parent, parenting ND kids, or simply trying to raise the next generation with more awareness and compassion

Marvyn's books can be purchased here:

I Love Me: https://amzn.eu/d/edMAr8c

The Best Me: https://amzn.eu/d/fjaqCIa

Socials:

https://www.tiktok.com/@marvyn_harrison ⁨@DopeBlackDads⁩  on youtube

https://www.instagram.com/dopeblackdads

https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@DopeBlackDads⁩ 

In this week’s episode, we open our hearts and read the letters we wrote to our Postpartum Depression (PPD) selves: a raw, emotional, and deeply vulnerable moment for both of us. We also dive into the topic of grief, sharing our own experiences with it.As always, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns. We lighten the mood by asking: what would we realistically get arrested for? 👀 And we explore our own neurodivergent traits and how they show up in everyday life.Grab your cuppas, because this episode is an interesting one. Don't forget to follow, comment and share your thoughts! Available on Youtube and Apple Podcasts.

This week’s Mum Chat had us SHOOK 😭 A mum wrote in about ANOTHER mother in law issue, so we had to unpack that which inspired Nasra to think of a lucrative business idea....We talk all things what we've been up to, half term, boundaries, tv shows and more. 💬 Got a wild story? DM us or send a voice note — it could feature in our next Mum Chat!

In Part 2 of our conversation with Farah, she delves into adopting two children who are siblings - something she had always prayed for after struggling to have children for 15 years.

Farah's book: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Infertility - you can find it on Amazon!

Share your thoughts with us on this episode! We hope Farah’s story reminds you that there’s strength in speaking your truth.Available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — it really helps our mum community grow! 💬💖

*disclaimer* We are not Islamic scholars and we recommend doing your own research into the madhabs and the ruling of adoption in Islam

In this two-part episode, we sit down with Farah Dualeh, who opens up about her 15 year journey through infertility. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive, doctors trying to find an answer, and multiple rounds of IVF attempts. This first part is an honest conversation about hope and holding onto faith when motherhood feels out of reach.

Farah has since written a book about her journey, breaking the silence around infertility in Somali communities to help other women feel less alone. You can find the link to her book below!

FARAH'S BOOK:

Taking Control: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Surviving Infertility

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-Control-Muslim-Surviving-Infertility-ebook/dp/B0FBZQNVYS/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n_wZhcpZn3JP9Q1JMXRYIiAjao7pQPfHW8o64jfPNShcgPAu9aXMJ8rOGN5Om-Z1.fi3Qbj0X1so3qb-sB3hXO1i1B0Pabmxd2hpuw923cRw&dib_tag=se&keywords=farah+dualeh&qid=1761474964&sr=8-1

Share your thoughts with us on this episode! We hope Farah’s story reminds you that there’s strength in speaking your truth.

Available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — it really helps our mum community grow! 💬💖

In this two-part episode, we sit down with Farah Dualeh, who opens up about her 15 year journey through infertility. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive, doctors trying to find an answer, and multiple rounds of IVF attempts. This first part is an honest conversation about hope and holding onto faith when motherhood feels out of reach.Farah has since written a book about her journey, breaking the silence around infertility in Somali communities to help other women feel less alone. You can find the link to her book below! FARAH'S BOOK: 'Taking Control: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Surviving Infertility' on Amazon.Share your thoughts with us on this episode! We hope Farah’s story reminds you that there’s strength in speaking your truth.Available on Youtube and Apple Podcasts 🎧✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe - it really helps our mum community grow! 💬💖

In this week’s Mum Chat, we unpack two dilemmas sent in by our listeners. One young mum shares how she felt ghosted by her friends after having a baby, while another struggles to trust her mother-in-law after a few major slip-ups with her baby. We talk about friendship shifts, setting boundaries, and how motherhood can really test your relationships.

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