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We talk with Professor Charlotte De Backer about why food carries love, memory, and trust in ways words often cannot. We connect comfort food and family recipes to cultural identity, memories, and the everyday choices that help relationships survive the digital age. You'll also hear about Charlotte's NEW BOOK 'Understanding Interpersonal Relations'. You can order it @ https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/unde...
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• Food as a language of love and care
• Comfort food as memory linked to specific people
• Why a recipe needs a story to matter
• How food passes culture and identity across generations
• Food as social glue, boundary marker, and human necessity
• Cuisine as soft power and a gateway to empathy for Palestine
• Charlotte’s book 'Understanding Interpersonal Relations'
• Trust and and respect built through hosting and accommodating diets
Go and cook a meal for your family, for your loved ones, for your friend. Be as intentional as you can. Put so much love, so much healing in the process of creating this food.
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A city can keep you busy enough to forget what your body feels like. Then you step into real quiet and suddenly you can hear your own breath again. We sit down with Dr. Rose Aslan, a transformational life coach and former professor of Islamic and religious studies, to talk about nature as a healing practice and a spiritual teacher, especially for anyone feeling overstimulated, anxious, disconnected, or simply worn down by modern pace.
We unpack how her move from massive cities to a small town reshaped her nervous system, her daily rhythm, and her ability to come back to herself. From solo retreats in the Egyptian desert where she began praying for the first time, to a redwood grove that feels like a “redwood masjid,” she shows how outdoor solitude can deepen sincerity, reflection, and gratitude. We also explore the Qur’anic lens on creation as ayat, signs to observe, and how trees and living beings glorify God in ways that can pull us back toward fitra.
You’ll also get actionable ideas: forest bathing as a mindful, sensory practice, slowing down enough to notice what you usually miss, and even ending a walk with foraged tea so you can literally taste the forest. We talk about why many people resist touching nature, why it’s often just lack of knowledge, and how environmental stewardship calls for compassion and responsibility rather than guilt.
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In this episode we make a comeback to In Peace. You will hear exciting news of opening some 1-1 coaching spots for women. The core of episode is in Arabic, with the theme of answering whether time heals the unprocessed wounds and traumas.
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What if real security begins the moment we loosen our grip? We return with a calm, grounded conversation about letting go—guided by autumn’s quiet wisdom and anchored in timeless Quranic lessons that speak to every heart, across background and language.
• A bit about the pause of 'In peace'
• Autumn as a teacher for release and inner seasons
• The story of Musa’s mother as a model of trust
• Letting go as protection and renewal
• Giving during scarcity to loosen money’s grip
• Trusting the Creator rather than created things
• Loving children without clinging or control
• Simple steps to practice surrender with ease
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The heart deserves daily check-ins to remain purified from negative emotions and maintain inner peace throughout our life journey.
• Morning stillness and mindful breathing create space for heart connection
• Midday gratitude practice helps keep the heart light and balanced
• Forgiveness, especially self-forgiveness, is essential for heart purification
• Writing down disturbing thoughts frees the heart from carrying burdens
• Expressing gratitude to others brings light to your own heart
• Avoid complaining, comparing, and blaming which drain heart energy
• Practice mindfulness in everyday moments to stay connected to your heart
• End each day with reflection and intentional release of negativity
• Remember that remembrance of God is the ultimate source of heart peace
• Make your heart a home of peace rather than storage for negativity
May your life be filled with ease, peace, and joy through regular heart check-ins.
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Ramadan carries within it a transformative energy unlike any other time of year – a spiritual atmosphere that rejuvenates depleted souls and offers profound healing for those aware enough to receive it. For Muslims worldwide, this sacred month represents far more than abstaining from food and drink; it's a complete spiritual reset.
The healing begins with reconnecting to the Quran, revealed during this blessed month as a book of guidance and healing. During Ramadan, scripture speaks with remarkable clarity, touching hearts in ways that often bring tears as verses address our deepest spiritual needs. This reconnection becomes especially powerful when approached with pure intention and mindfulness.
What makes Ramadan truly exceptional is how it functions as a spiritual recharge. Many believers report feeling spiritually drained in the weeks before its arrival, their souls "out of charge" from life's demands. When Ramadan comes, it brings a unique energy that refreshes the spirit and prepares us for what lies ahead. This explains why many Muslims consider their true "new year" not January 1st, but the day after Ramadan ends – when they emerge renewed and empowered to face life's challenges with greater resilience.
Fasting itself offers profound lessons about human capacity. Having food within reach yet choosing not to consume it until the appointed time demonstrates our ability to control desires rather than being controlled by them. This practice builds mindfulness in all aspects of life while cultivating deeper empathy for those suffering from hunger worldwide. The physical purification brings lightness and energy, especially when fasting is approached mindfully rather than merely as obligation.
As the final precious days of Ramadan slip away, embrace what remains through increased prayers, charity, and kindness toward all beings. Approach your prayers with complete vulnerability, pouring out your grief, hopes and needs. Make firm intentions to carry forward the positive habits developed during this sacred time, remembering that the Creator who blessed us with Ramadan remains present throughout the year, ready to receive our prayers and support our continued spiritual growth.
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Establishing healthy boundaries is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of self-love. This episode explores how saying no can liberate individuals from guilt and create space for true authenticity and positive relationships.
• Emphasizing the importance of self-love and boundaries
• Addressing societal pressures on women to overgive
• Discussing the emotional burden of always saying yes
• Advocating the right to prioritize personal needs
• Encouraging gradual implementation of boundaries
• Navigating relationships while setting boundaries
• Purifying social circles from toxic individuals
• Celebrating the beauty of living authentically
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Join us on In Peace as we explor the heart of self-love. This episode promises to redefine your understanding of self-love, dispelling the myth that it equates to selfishness. We'll explore how embracing our divine worth can be life-changing, encouraging us to appreciate our existence in all its complexity. By listening, you'll learn practical ways to embrace self-compassion, transforming self-criticism into a nurturing force, especially during life's toughest challenges.
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This episode centers on preparing for the new year through reflective practices that inspire personal growth and intention.
Grab your pen and paper to start intentional change together.
We explore the significance of celebrating wins, acknowledging challenges, evaluating key life areas, and committing to regular self-reflection as essential steps in making meaningful change.
• Importance of preparing for a new beginning
• Benefits of reflecting on past achievements
• Acknowledgment of challenges and personal growth
• Health and wellness reflections
• Assessment of work-life balance
• Consideration of relationships and self-growth
• Commitment to daily reflection practices
May this episode encourage you to embrace a peaceful and fulfilling new year ahead!
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Peace be upon you all!
I am excited to have you here and welcome you to rich reflections, conversations and tools that will help you improve your emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.…
With love,
Diline