God Yay or Nay?

In this Episode I speak with comedian and social worker Jesse Singh.  He shares the skills and lessons he learnt working in a youth shelter.  We talk about the inequality in society and lack of opportunity for a lot of youth these days.  We talk about how people find self worth and its link to mental health. 

We talk about new ways to look at addiction and mental health.  We talk about what trauma is and how it can effect the way you behave right now.  We discuss how we can raise our awareness to be more conscious of the ways our past influences our present.  Jesse also tells us about going on a silent meditation retreat in Thailand and having a breakthrough there.

Follow Jesse Singh on Instagram - @wheresjessesdad

Follow Noor Kidwai on Instagram - @noorkidwai

www.noorkidwai.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak with comedian and host of the podcast “Alex Wood Quits Everything” Alex Wood.  Alex takes us through his journey of his podcast quitting numerous substances and vices.  He also talks about when he realized he was an addict and his struggles quitting alcohol and hard drugs.  He talks about relapsing and how he handled it differently each time.

Alex also explains his eating habits and how he changed those as well.  Also his journey quitting red meat, dairy, and sugar as part of his podcast.  We also have a great conversation about social media and its addictive qualities.  We also talk about how substances influence creativity. 

Alex on Instagram - @woodcomedy

Follow Noor - @noorkidwai

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak with Trevor Millar who is from the Canadian Psychedelic Association.  Trevor started a detox center In Vancouver to get people off of heroin and other opioids.  His Treatment center uses Iboga which is a psychedelic plant medicine that shows amazing results with opioid addiction.  He explains the state of downtown east side Vancouver and the process of getting someone off heroin using Iboga.  A full Iboga dose can last 36 hours and he explains some of the psychedelic experiences.

Trevor also talks about books that influenced him and gave him direction in life.  He explains how if you keep your mind focused on an goal, how opportunities come your way.  He also shares a new way society needs to look at addiction.

Sign petition - www.decriminalizenature.ca

Follow Noor Kidwai and podcast at - www.noorkidwai.com

or @noorkidwai

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest this week is comedian and cast member in the iconic Canadian comedy sketch show “This hour has 22 Minutes” Trent McClellan.  Trent and I have a conversation about fear and the idea of resistance.  How these are things everyone has to face and how to develop a new relationship with them.  Trent also talks about making your own path in your life.

We also have a great conversation on mindfulness and meditation.  Trent shares how these practices were a game changer for his life and career.  We also talk about the importance of gratitude.

Trent’s website – www.trentscomedy.com

Follow Noor at www.noorkidwai.com

Instagram and Twitter - @noorkidwai

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest this week is Pastor and Comedian Dan Taylor.  Dan also runs the Podcast Holy Sh*t.  Dan shares his upbringing in a fundamentalist Christian family which drove him away from religion.  He also shares how he found his love for religion again in college when he started studying bible stories again. 

Dan shares some of the problems he sees in Christianity especially how its been politicized by the conservative movement in the States.  He also shares how it was taken over by consumerism and how consumerism has conflicting values with what Jesus teaches.

We also have a discussion comparing religious experiences to psychedelic ones.

Dan Taylor website-  www.dantaylortalks.ca

Follow Noor Kidwai for comedy and podcast clips - www.noorkidwai.com                                                          Instagram - @noorkidwai                                                           YouTube - Noor Kidwai Comedian

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina Skye is a multi-genre recording artist, author and yoga master.  Her new book “The Simple Art of Mindfulness” part of her “My Mind is my Best Friend” book series is coming out in June 2020. 

Karina tells us how meditation and yoga helped her out of an abusive relationship.  She also explains how she uses mindfulness to stop self-sabotaging behavior.  She goes into detail of her daily practice and drops nuggets of wisdom from her upcoming book.

She talks about the different yoga she has studied and does a deep dive into Kundalini Yoga.  She explains how our breath affect our minds.

Check out Karina’s music and books here - www.karinaskye.com/

Follow Noor Kidwai at:

Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter -  @noorkidwai

Facebook – Noor Kidwai Comedian

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Noor speaks with comedian Marito Lopez.  Marito talks about his difficulties with alcoholism early in his comedy career.  He talks about dealing with resentment and jealousy and how it fueled his addiction.  Marito shares how meditation saved his life and other ways he dealt with his alcoholism. 

They also talk about Gabor Mate’s book “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” which shows a different way to look at addiction and addicts.

Marito’s Blog – maritolopez.wordpress.com

Follow Noor Kidwai

Instagram and Twitter - @noorkidwai

YouTube – Noor Kidwai

Facebook – Noor Kidwai Comedian

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode Noor talks with Ali Rizvi.  Ali is the Author of “The Atheist Muslim”.  He is also a trained physician and writer for “The Huffington Post”.  Ali explains how Islam is viewed in the modern world.  He explains the difference between Identity and Ideology when it comes to being a Muslim and following Islam.

Ali also shares what it was like growing up in Saudi Arabia and his views of religion as a child.  He describes his idea of a spiritual experience.  Ali also describes how he finds meaning in life as an Atheist and how he deals with death.  

Grab his book here - The Atheist Muslim

Follow Noor Kidwai                                                                          Instagram - @noorkidwai                                                               YouTube - Noor Kidwai                                                                   Facebook - Noor Kidwai Comedian                                               www.noorkidwai.com                                                                                                       

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noor talks with Michael Oliver from MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies).  Michael talks about the goals set out by MAPS and legalizing the use of psychedelics for medicinal purposes.  He also shares some of the brightest spots in psychedelic research mainly MDMA and its effects on PTSD.  He shares what its like to partake in a psychedelic therapy session and also the paths to become a psychedelic therapist.

Noor and Michael also discuss the how psychedelics have benefited themselves and how they can be used for personal growth.  They discuss how they have the power to change personal values and the possibility for them to change societal values in the future.

Check out MAPS here:  www.mapscanada.org

Check out Michael’s clothing line hear: http://www.theflyingsage.ca/                                                         15 % Discount code = noor

Michael on Instagram: @the_flyingsage

Please follow Noor Kidwai on:                                               Instagram: @noorkidwai                                                      Youtube: Noor Kidwai                                            www.noorkidwai.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Noor talks with Comedian Brittany Lyseng.  Brittany recently released her new comedy album “Going Up” which is available on all platforms.

Brittany talks about being an elevator mechanic before getting into comedy.  She explains her process of leaving a high paying job to follow her dreams of being a comedian.  She talks about the importance of being able to be comfortable in uncertainty for following her dreams and also living through the pandemic.  She also outlines what it was like preparing for her first comedy album.

She shares stories of her Catholic upbringing, a mushroom trip in Hawaii, and her attempts at trying to meditate and its benefits.

Noor and Brittany also discuss the Differences between their generation and their parents.  How each of the generation look at life and how that influences what they pursue in life. 

Instagram: Brittanythecomedian                                                Comedy Album - Going Up

Follow Noor Kidwai for Podcast updates and clips                       Instagram - @noorkidwai                                                               YouTube - Noor Kidwai                                                                      Facebook - Noor Kidwai Comedian                                                 www.noorkidwai.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.