Leadership & Wellness with Dr. Kameelah: Faith, Healing & Community

In this episode of the American Muslim Podcast, Imam Tariq El-Amin interviews Dr. Kameelah Mu'min Oseguera, the founding executive director of the Muslim Wellness Foundation and an assistant professor of Psychology and Muslim studies at Chicago Theological Seminary. They discuss her formative experiences, particularly her upbringing in Brooklyn's Masjid al-Taqwa community and her relationships with her late mentor Dr. Deborah Majeed. Dr. Kameelah shares insights into her role as a chaplain at the University of Pennsylvania, highlighting the challenges and biases she faced as a Black female leader. She also explains the objectives and achievements of the Muslim Wellness Foundation and the Black Muslim Psychology Conference. The conversation delves into her research on Black Christian views of American Muslims and the importance of spiritual diversity. Lastly, Dr. Kameelah talks about her courses at Bayan Islamic Graduate School, emphasizing the necessity of self-care and the integration of anti-racism in spiritual practice.

00:00 Introduction to Bayan on Demand

00:55 Welcome to the American Muslim Podcast

01:12 Introducing Dr. Kameelah Mu'min Oseguera

02:05 Formative Experiences and Early Influences

07:27 The Role of a Chaplain

21:24 Challenges and Bias in Leadership

24:01 Reflections on Gender and Power in Muslim Communities

26:29 Balancing Multiple Roles

26:48 Founding of the Muslim Wellness Foundation

27:55 Addressing Mental Health Stigma in the Muslim Community

28:33 The Black Muslim Psychology Conference

30:27 Establishing the Omar Ibn Said Institute

33:26 Exploring Black Christian Views of American Muslims

42:48 Day of Learning Event for Black Christians

45:15 Courses at Bayan Islamic Graduate School

51:46 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 

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