FairDinkum Podcast

Yess people, welcome back to another episode! This week's episode of 2 part special with one of most popular and favourite guests, Sheikh Bahdon

In Part 1 of our conversation with Sheikh Bahdon, we dive deep into the meaning of barakah: what truly brings it into our lives, and what quietly takes it away. We discuss modern day poverty, the emptiness behind material success, and the types of rizq that goes beyond money.

Sheikh also shares insights on how to escape a life of ghaflah (heedlessness) and return to living with true presence and purpose.

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0:00 Intro

2:04 What Does Barakah Actually Mean?

7:16 These Actions Will Remove Barakah In Your Life

15:08 “We Live In Modern Day Poverty” - Lack Of True Richness

21:00 Not Everything In Dunya Is A Distraction

33:55 “The Nafs Has Child-Like Tendencies”

40:47 What Is Considered A Purified Soul? | The 4 Types Of Traits A Person Can Have

44:19 Mastering The Winning Muslim Mindset

54:39 Is Your Peace For This World Or The Hereafter? | Signs Of ‘Ghaflah’

1:02:37 Small, Yet Atomic Habits To Do Today

1:06:44 Why We Should Read Surah Al-Baqara More

1:11:10 “Without Intention, It Won’t Hold Any Weight”

Yess people, welcome back to another episode!

This week’s episode Zayd from the Tapped In podcast joins us today on the couch. We spoke on many topics such as battling through hardship on his journey fighting cancer in high school and how they shaped him.

We also discussed the idea of re-discovering Islam as a Muslim, the change each person can make on young people and others around you, the beauty of delayed gratification that builds true discipline and much more!

It was one of those episodes that leave you reflecting long after it ends. We loved this chat with Zayd & we're sure you'll take away something special too.

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0:00 Intro

3:55 Preview

4:49 How Travel Completely Changes You

15:32 Zayd’s Early Life

21:02 “I Fought Cancer Through High School”

28:53 Embracing Hardship Makes A Life Worth Living

34:41 The Type Of Communication We All Need Around Young People

41:26 Re-Discovering Islam As A Muslim

46:50 The Beauty In Delayed Gratification

53:23 Burnout Is Real: The Truth About Being Busy Vs Being Productive

57:30 Are You Actually Living In The Moment?

1:03:14 Tapped In Podcast: The Abundance Mentality

1:12:34 Why Choosing Curiosity Over Judgement Changes Everything

1:20:20 Go-To Coffee Order

1:22:35 Zayd’s First Umrah Experience

Yesss people, welcome back to the FairDinkum Podcast! 🎙️

This week’s episode is a little different from the norm — the FD crew hit the road and headed to Sydney for the weekend to record a few special episodes, including one with our good mate Ahmed, aka *The Bearded Athlete (TBA)*!

In this episode, we dive into some wild topics — from Ahmed’s crazy travel stories in China to the difference between intentional travel vs escaping your reality.

We also get deep on what it means to live consciously as a Muslim, how we often make life decisions driven by fear or practicality, and why it’s time to take full ownership of our choices to make 2026 our best year yet.

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0:00 Preview

0:38 China The Most Underrated Country To Visit?

5:53 China’s World Of Business Will Blow Your Mind

10:56 A Sahabah Is Buried In The South Of China??

15:51 “The Best Thing You Can Master In Life Is..”

21:15 Why It’s Important To Read Self-Help Books As A Muslim

27:10 Intentional Travel Vs Escaping Reality

33:05 “Who Are You?” - Conscious Living

37:39 Do We Just Make Life Choices Out Of Fear??

45:19 Keeping Your Word Shows How Much You Respect Yourself

51:12 The Battles Of Authentic Content Creation

54:57 This Is How Everything Is Your Fault

1:00:13 “Society Is Way Too Soft Now”

1:07:41 Perfect Parenting Doesn’t Exist - Working With Generational Trauma

1:11:57 “There’s Always Someone Struggling More Than You”

1:17:02 Success Is More Than Monetary Success

1:25:07 Should Everybody Have A Personal Brand??

Welcome back to another episode of the FairDinkum podcast!

This episode has been a long time coming, introducing 2 of our past guests we loved bringing on once again. Mahamad Ahmed (aka Mo Social Impact) & Hanad Hersi join us on the couch today speaking on their new organisation Think Village.

Think Village is a non-for-profit organisation that deeply commits to empowering our communities, especially young people and build safer connected neighbourhoods emphasising that "it takes a village".

In today's episode we discussed how a lack of identity impacts young people's decisions, why focusing on mental wellbeing and justice is what we're missing in our communities and practical changes we can make today with the power of communication with young people.

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0:00 NEW FD Intro!

2:30 What Exactly Is “Think Village”?

14:06 Education, Mental Wellbeing & Justice: How They All Connect

23:50 Can We Really Blame Our Environments For Everything?

27:12 Do We Have An Identity Crisis Going Around?

28:18 The Toolkit Every Young Person Needs In Life

35:00 How Important Is It Really To Be Vulnerable?

39:35 Practical Guide To Mastering Vulnerability

47:00 The Challenges of Managing Your Stress

49:40 Annual Retreats For Annual Reflections

54:48 “You Can’t Teach Leadership”

1:05:02 Are Vision Boards A Waste of Time?

1:11:14 African Australian Fellowship Event

1:16:22 Do Match-making Events Actually Work?

1:22:14 Would You Accept A Recommendation For Marriage?

1:26:10 We Have an Epidemic of UNMARRIED People!!

Yesss people, welcome back to another FairDinkum episode! 🎙️

This week we’re joined by the incredible Toltu Tufa, a woman of many talents and qualifications. With a background in psychology, keynote speaking, and sexual education for parents and schools, Toltu brings a wealth of experience to the table.

In this episode, we dive into her inspiring journey with Afaan Publications, where she’s been connecting culture and language within Oromo communities across the globe. We also explore her work in developing programs that address taboo topics, including how sexual education can be approached through parents, families, and schools.

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Yesss people welcome back to another FairDinkum episode!

This week’s episode we have none other, than Mohamed Semra, aka the NEW mayor of Maribyrnong!

We spoke with Mohammed about stepping into leadership, dealing with identity and pressure of what real representation looks like & how we can break out of community cycles! 🎙️✨

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0:00 🎬 Preview 1:16

🔥 New Intro - Our Favourite Parts Of This Episode! 3:35

⚡️ Quick-Fire Questions 7:32

🏛️ New Mayor Of Maribyrnong! 9:58

🌍 Experiencing Discrimination In Sudan & Then Racism In Australia

12:12 The Experience In The Apple Store That Made Me Become Mayor!

16:10 “Start & Figure It Out Later”

22:05 💥 Dealing With Failure - Mohamed’s Rejection Experience That Shaped Him

33:33 🧩 Systemic Issues Are What Really Hold Us Back From Success - Endeavour Youth

42:05 “It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Make Them Feel”

45:46 ⚠️ Why Having No Real Responsibilities Is Ruining The New Gen

56:20 💡Zohran Mamdani Inspiration

1:01:02 🇦🇺 Mohammed As Future Prime Minister??

Yesss people welcome back to another FairDinkum episode!

Why’s everyone suddenly running marathons? 🏃‍♂️😂

We brought on @spraychan - Ali’s running coach, sports physio, Motivo Endurance co-founder & triathlete, to break down the endurance takeover in the fitness world. From training smart vs hard, staying sharp till your 80s 👴🏽, and why enjoyment matters more than anything.

Chasing longevity and purpose in a healthy lifestyle 🙌

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0:00 Preview Clips

1:45 New Intro Style

4:39 Ray’s Go-To Coffee Order

9:25 What Makes Safan Hassan Special

10:33 One Thing You Wish Everyone Knew About Endurance Sports

11:28 Why Our Health Lifestyles Reflect Our Sports Career

15:15 Community Is What Wins People Over Into Running

18:45 Environment Influences The Sports/Fitness Lifestyle You Adopt

20:16 Running Is Humbling: EHRC Story

21:32 Consistency ALWAYS beats Genetics

22:55 “The Top Female Runners In Australia Are In Their Late 40s”

25:14 How Our Luxury Lifestyles Reflect The Scales

27:19 “Training Smart Should Be Your Only Option”

31:50 Enjoyment Is All That Matters

34:20 Training Brings More Mindfulness Than You Think

38:08 “Life Of A Professional Athlete Is Not Fun”

42:30 How To Embrace The Pain Cave

44:50 Motivo Endurance: Human Vs AI Coaches

51:40 Easiest Way To Avoid Any Injury Today

1:01:00 First Thing To Focus On With Getting Started (Males And Females!)

1:05:25 Does Running Really Reduce Testosterone??

1:08:10 Why Stretching Is Overrated

1:11:30 Are Running Events Overpriced??

1:16:00 Coach Ray Wasn’t Happy With Ali’s Marathon

We sat down with the man himself  @MuhammadAlAndalusi for an absolute banger episode!

We delved into all things juggling life, deen, and business! Muhammad also touched on burnout as an entrepreneur and student of knowledge.

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0:00 Preview

1:54 Intro 2:42

Dealing With Burnout

5:25 Building An Online Business So You Can Study Full-Time

10:20 Spanish World For Muslims Is Not What You Think

14:48 Early Life: Your Environment Shapes The Type Of Muslim You Become

25:33 The Only 2 Actions You Need To Start Studying Today

30:15 Travel Will Rewire Your Brain More Than You Can Ever Imagine!

37:12 How To Travel Like A Secret Agent - Understanding Others

41:14 Most Powerful Habits To Unlock In Your Life

48:10 Allah (swt) Will Test Your Intention Through Your Consistency

56:06 Ask Yourself - How Bad Do You Really Want It?

1:01:58 “You Must, Always, Renew Your Intentions”

1:07:30 Muhammad’s Daily Routine For True Success

1:11:26 What Defines A Man?

1:13:51 Muhammad’s Basketball Coach’s Impact On His Life

1:20:28 Advice For People Who Want More In Life

We sat down with our boy Jake for a chat we can’t wait for you all to hear 🎙️⚽️

We delved into his pro football experience after dealing injuries, his work with Suited and Booted & The Unlaced Podcast. We spoke about how far obsession can take you before it breaks you, why resilience can’t be taught but only lived, and what it means to let go of old identities to find new purpose.

Jake also opened up about his professional playing days, the ups and downs of Aussie football, and where he’s taking things next with his creative projects.

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Yesss people welcome back to another FairDinkum episode!

This week’s episode features local legend Rayvo from Talking Trophies, and it’s one for the ages. We get into Melbourne’s machete pandemic, the importance of mastering your craft, how AI is reshaping the world, and why real conversation still matters. Plus, Rayvo shares some untold travel stories, lessons from content creation, and thoughts on consistency, creativity, and staying true to your purpose.

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0:00 Preview

1:29 Intro

2:02 Is Travelling Around Australia Even Worth It? The Harsh Truth

15:51 The Hidden Power Behind Mastery

20:03 Talking Trophies — How Rayvo Started Creating Content

25:22 Consistency Over Everything — The Only Thing That Matters

29:20 The Real Art Of Conversation — Why Most People Don’t Get It

32:46 AI Pranks Are Getting Out Of Hand

41:25 The Beauty Of Travel — Why Everyone Needs To Leave Home Once

49:30 What Really Brings Dictatorship To A Country?

53:22 Staying In The West Vs Going Back Home