Is It Worth A Conversation?

Is It Worth A Conversation?

By ImanSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Is It Worth A Conversation? episodes

  • Stillness, Stagnation, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

    We’ve all had that moment: staring at the same to-do list, the same unanswered email, the same version of ourselves, wondering why we can’t seem to move forward. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to feel stuck. Is it fear? A disconnect from purpose? Or is it something deeper, more emotional, and often unspoken?

    We talk about how stillness can be misunderstood, why momentum isn’t always the goal, and how to start gently unraveling the deeper reasons we freeze. If you’ve been feeling stuck in your work, your identity, or your relationships, this one’s for you. Sometimes the shift begins with simply asking the right questions.

    36 min
  • Life Isn’t an Aesthetic—It’s Messy. And That’s Okay.

    Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s taken over your feed: romanticizing your life. Think aesthetic matcha lattes, sunrise journaling, and perfectly curated routines. It looks peaceful, productive, and like the secret to unlocking happiness. But… is it actually helping us grow, or just giving us something pretty to post?

    In this episode, I unpack the fine line between self-help aesthetics and real self-improvement. We talk about the trap of performative wellness, the pressure to have a Pinterest-perfect healing journey, and how to spot when self-help becomes just another form of procrastination.


    Check out the new website (yes, I worked really hard on it): isitworthaconversation.com

    16 min
  • Leaving the Nest: Somali Girl chronicles on Moving Away from Home
    In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend, Asha, to discuss her decision to move away from her hometown after college. As many know, our community (Somali + Immigrant + Muslim) is not the biggest fan of leaving the nest alone. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about moving away from home.
    You can find Asha (and her cat Mochi) below:
    https://www.instagram.com/ashuni.a/?hl=en
    https://www.instagram.com/mochii.muffin/?hl=en
    45 min
  • An Honest Conversation About Health
    On this episode, I invited health coach and wellness fanatic Ahlaam Ibraahim to discuss all things health. We talked about how her journey with health started and the importance of providing coaching content/sessions for our communities.
    You can find Ahlaam here:
    IG & TikTok: @healthwithahlaam
    E-Book: www.healthwithahlaam.com/e-book
    Website: www.healthwithahlaam.com/
    38 min
  • How to Set Goals in the New Year
    Welcome back to the second season of Is It Worth A Conversation?
    It's only right we start the new season in the new year by discussing how we can intentionally set goals. We all fall into the pattern of setting goals mindlessly without allocating the designated time to reflect. Reflection leads to growth, and that's what we love to discuss on this podcast.
    18 min
  • 10 Reminders to Finish the Year Strong!
    Welcome to the final episode of the first season. I wanted to leave you with ten reminders that will hopefully get you to finish the year strongly. If you want to keep in touch, follow: @isitworthaconversation on Instagram.
    10 min
  • What Does It Mean To Fully Show Up As Ourselves At Work?
    What does it really mean to show up as ourselves at work? Where does that really stem from? And is work identity a full representation of who were are? I invited my dear friend Asha to talk about her experiences in the workspace and how she intentionally shows up in her authentic self.
    In this episode, we laugh, we discuss, and we explore topics that we are still processing and learning about. With that being said, our views do not reflect our workplaces, and we are both happy in our respective jobs lol.
    Here's the link to the feeling wheel: https://feelingswheel.com/
    1 hr 13 min
  • When Life Gets Hard
    TW: Mental Health
    For this episode, I decided to pause my regular programming to talk about my mental health in the past couple of weeks. I wanted to share a raw side of what I go through. I didn't want to paint a perfect picture because my life is not perfect in any shape or form. So, I moved this week's episode and decided to share what I'm going through and how I'll work on getting myself out of the rut I'm in.
    18 min
  • Fear-Based Decisions
    Sometimes, it’s hard to admit that fear is the key driver behind our decisions. Whether your fear is mainly nerves, or full on panic, understanding your decisions and the role fear plays in that can help you make better decisions today. If you’re brave enough to answer this, let me know what role fear plays in your decisions?
    20 min
  • Life Updates
    This episode is a chill one. I talk about some life updates and discuss some of the things that have been irking my soul. After listening to the episode, let me know what books you've been enjoying and would recommend. Let me know on IG: @isitworthaconversation
    30 min

About Is It Worth A Conversation?

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This podcast focuses on all of the ways we have to respond to the things happening in our lives. From college to relationships to careers and family, we continuously have to make difficult decisions…