LITE It Up

In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah shares some of her heartfelt memories and lessons learned from her late father, Munir Muhammad. This episode is deeply personal and transparent. It is Dr. Aginah's intent to share with the world, the profound impact of her father and to remind listeners that grief has no time stamp...

In honor of Munir Muhammad's legacy, please consider donating towards the Munir Muhammad Legacy Scholarship through PLAN4Success. Our goal is to provide two scholarships in the amount of $500 each to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree. You can contribute any amount by using the link: https://givebutter.com/c/PLAN2GIVE/members/munirmuhammad

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

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Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book. with Dr. Aginah Musherah

This week's episode of LITE It Up features a solo chat with Dr. Aginah Musherah. On this #TransformationTuesday, Dr Aginah discusses the importance of being transparent and sharing your story to help others. Transparency leads to transformation. How will you transform your life and those around you?

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

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Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book. with Dr. Aginah Musherah

In this week's episode, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Melanie Hall has a conversation with host, Dr. Aginah Musherah about the importance of prioritize one's mental health and embarking upon the mental wellness journey to gain insight from within.  Melanie Hall is certified as an Anger Management Specialist II and has a  Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Melanie has helped clients identify poor coping skills, counterproductive behaviors and unchallenged perspectives. She combines research, trainings, certifications and best practices to work with clients holistically from a bio-psycho-social approach. She also utilizes evidence based trainings and theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Brief Therapy to assist clients in changing the course of their lives. She believes her clients have the ability to thrive when given a safe place to explore where they have been and who they hope to become.   

Connect with Melanie Hall 

https://www.insightsts.com 

312-808-1260

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book. with Dr. Aginah Musherah

In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah has a candid conversation with licensed social worker and CEO of Amaris Counseling LLC, Rachael Stewart. Rachael provides guidance through lived experience, about developing strategies to create a successful co-parenting relationship. 

A Chicago native, Rachael desires to see individuals, couples and families walk in complete healing and wholeness while living authentically. Rachael’s passion is to guide individuals, couples and families as they navigate life transitions, career changes, heal from trauma, repair relationships, prepare for retirement and adjust to end of life changes.   Rachael holds a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Governors State University. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-Level 1 and EMDR trained clinician.  Rachael loves to serve in the community and has worked with youth, adults, couples, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings for the past 8 years. Rachael specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Adjustment to Life Changing Events and Adjustment Disorders, Adjustment to Aging, Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce and Divorce Adjustment,  Faith-Based Counseling, Stress Related Disorders and Trauma.

Connect with Rachael Stewart

Visit Rachael Stewart's Website: www.amariscounselingllc.com

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book.

In this week's episode, Dr. Aginah tackles the sensitive topic regarding the state of mental health of young people. Dr. Aginah's guest, Joshua C. Barnett is a licensed social worker in the Chicagoland area. JB shares his expertise in the field of mental health and provides tools for parents to use to help navigate the mental health crisis of young people. Joshua will share information about ways in which parents can provide support and provide their children with the professional help they need to mitigate mental health trauma. 

If you or someone you know are experiencing a crisis and need support, please access some of the resources below:

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book.

In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah has a conversation with her fellow UIC alum and friend, Dr. Greg Jones, about naturopathic medicine. Dr. Greg Jones is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and earned his degree in Naturopathic Medicine with honors from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe Arizona. Dr. Jones practices medicine with an emphasis on pain relief and regenerative medicine, peptide therapy, IV therapy, hormone replacement, functional medicine, and Anti-aging medicine. Dr. Jones has received extensive training in regenerative injection therapy, IV nutritional therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy. Dr. Jones’s goal for every patient is optimal health, energy, and happiness. Dr. Jones is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Medicine, American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine, Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and Clinical Peptide Society.

Connect with Dr. Greg Jones

Visit Dr. Jones' Website: https://www.enovativewellness.com

Instagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones

Tune in to Dr. Jones' podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimization-academy-with-dr-greg-jones/id1537053478

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book.

Parenting isn't a one size fits all approach nor can one expect the same outcome with different children. In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah creates a safe space to discuss the jounrey of motherhood with Early Childhood Education Consultant, Latisha Howze. As women characterized with "Type A" personality traits, Dr. Aginah and Latisha share some their successes and challenges, raising their 3 children.

This episode is transparent and transformative. You'll receive several tips about best practices for raising confident, resilient, and successful children.

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book.

In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah takes her own advice and practices what others may consider to be a radical form of self-care! Traveling is one of the most enlightening and fun forms of self-care. Whether it means traveling with a friend, significant other, or going alone, travel has numerous psychological and emotional benefits. While solo travel isn't everyone's cup of tea--it may be just what the doctor ordered...Solo travel is a completely different level of self-care! Check out Dr. Aginah's tips for traveling solo and the reasons you should buy that plane ticket.  

💫 You'll learn what you’re made of…in good way.

💫 Your strength and resilience is a result of peace rather than hardship. 

💫 If you're an introvert, the experience of peace and anonymity can be blissful.  

💫 It’s a source of pride to map out your own course. You have the freedom to move about as you choose; figuring things out as you go; and trusting that you can handle yourself. 

💫 Solo travel might even raise your standards.

💫 Solo travel is not contingent on relationship status. But if you’re single (and even if you’re not) it can cause an expectation adjustment. 

💫 You could make lifelong connections. When we are alone we tend to open ourselves up to the people and places around us.

You're invited to send show topics and guest suggestions via email: [email protected] . Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow on social media.

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book.

In this special edition of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with Dr. Barbara Bunville, candidate for the position of Alderperson of the 6th Ward in Chicago. A life-long resident of the 6th Ward, Dr. Bunville shares her vision for moving the ward forward.  

Barbara's academic credentials include a Bachelor's in Education; two Master's in Literacy and Forensic Psychology; and a doctorate in Instructional Leadership. She has served the citizens of Chicago for over 23 years, working in numerous communities to help improve the lives of others.    

Barbara is prepared to work with the Chicago City Council to find answers to the ongoing crime problems, expand economic development, improve education for children, seek funding for community programs for youth, seniors, and adults, and address other important issues of concern to Sixth Ward residents.  

Election Day is February 28, 2023. Registered voters may also exercise their right to vote during the early voting period, which began January 26, 2023. Early voting in all 50 wards will begin on Monday, Feb. 13, through Election Day. A full list of all early voting locations and hours can be found here: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/early-voting.html  

For Chicago residents voting by mail, secure drop boxes will be open and available at both Loop supersite locations beginning Thursday, January 26, 2023. Those who wish to receive a vote-by-mail ballot have until Feb. 23 to request one.  

Connect with Candidate, Dr. Barbara Bunville 

www.Friends4BarbaraBunville.com   

Connect with Dr. Aginah Musherah  

www.aginahmuhammad.com or www.liteituppodcast.com

#WomenWhoPersevere #Lead #Inspire #Transform #Empower #WomenInPolitics #Vote #Voting #Voter #VoterAwareness #CityofChicago #ChicagoPolitics #AuburnGresham #Chatham #Chesterfield #Englewood #GreaterGrandCrossing #ParkManor

LITE It Up is back with another great season! For those who are constantly pouring into everyone without taking time to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit, OR those who have wondered why your plans haven't come to fruition within your timeline...this episode is for you! We are constantly on the move yet we don't take time to focus on our personal well-being. At some point, living our lives constantly on the move will catch up with us. Take time to refocus and recenter yourself. When you choose to be still and show gratitude, that's when God will reveal His plan for you. 

This episode will remind you about the importance of exercising self-love, gratitude, and patience.  ❤️🙏🏽💞

Scripture References

"When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen."  ~ Isaiah 60:22.

"And (the Jews) planned and Allah (also) planned. And Allah is the best of planners." ~ Qur'an 3:53

You're invited to send show topics and guest suggestions via email: [email protected] . Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow on social media.

Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting www.aginahmuhammad.com/book.