LUWS - LightupwithShua Podcast

Part 2 Dr. John A. King Dr. King has been where you are. At 45, a flood of traumatic memories from childhood abuse and trafficking hit him like a freight train. He lost everything—his marriage, his home, his sense of who he was. But here's what he discovered: healing isn't about going back to who you were—it's about becoming who you're meant to be. Through years of work combining neuroscience, practical tools, and honest community, he found his way forward. The Phoenix Collective isn't theory from someone who read about trauma in textbooks. It's real-world wisdom from someone who's walked this path and found a way through. Link to his website: https://drjohnaking.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ? visit: https://www.lightupacademy.org I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset. I host a program on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA. For more information please inquire through email You can connect with me here: [email protected] *Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW. Thank you. Shua - شعا ع https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan Copyright © 2017-2026 LUWS ACADEMY LLC & LightupwithShua Podcast All Rights Reserved Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International LicenseLightupwithShua

Part 1

Dr. John A. King Dr. King has been where you are. At 45, a flood of traumatic memories from childhood abuse and trafficking hit him like a freight train. He lost everything—his marriage, his home, his sense of who he was. But here's what he discovered: healing isn't about going back to who you were—it's about becoming who you're meant to be. Through years of work combining neuroscience, practical tools, and honest community, he found his way forward. The Phoenix Collective isn't theory from someone who read about trauma in textbooks. It's real-world wisdom from someone who's walked this path and found a way through.

Link to his website: https://drjohnaking.com/

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Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ?

visit: https://www.lightupacademy.org

I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset. I host a program on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA.

For more information please inquire through email You can connect with me here: [email protected]

*Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW.

Thank you. Shua - شعا ع

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Salams, peace and greetings,

This is your host Shua Khan Arshad for LightupwithShua Podcast.

Before I talk to you briefly, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year 2025, hope you are doing well and have plans for this year. To be conscious and mindful human beings, adults, young adults and parents so that we can lessen all kinds of negativity, hatred, abuse towards one another and create space for more care, compassion, letting go, more listening and understanding, and giving chance to ourselves and others.

I will be talking more on this through my podcast, so do subscribe or visit back so that you can join in this journey that I believe is something that we all want to experience. If you are a listener, viewer or a follower of my podcast then I thank you for doing that. And if you are not subscribed and have come to my channel for the very first time, I would like to welcome you and invite you to browse through my Youtube channel where you will find my interviews with people from various parts of the world and the US.

LUWS Podcast is a blingual podcast in Urdu and in English. I am also announcing that I have actively started Voice Over services. My website is voiceartistShua.com. Please visit and listen to the demos and share it with your networks, I would really appreciate it. Stay updated to my programs this year on LUWS podcast, my VoiceOver services and my Self-Healing and Transformation trainings online and in person.

If you would like to learn more and stay updated to my programs, then subscribe to my channel and let me know if you want me to add you on my email list. Links are below so stay tuned and send your comments, your feedback and I would be happy to connect and reply to your relevant queries.

Thank you for your support for LUWS Podcast and hope you will continue to share, support and find my work beneficial to you in some ways.

Stay healthy, be mindful and take care of your family, friends and people in your life.

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After a little break, I am slowly going to come back to my weekly podcast episodes. I am busy doing voice over auditions and hope to bring some of my experience and stories to this podcast as well.

This episode is in Urdu and will be doing one in English as well.

Please remember to subscribe, like, share and review if you wish. Please send your constructive feedback which will help me tremendously to improve my programs.

Thank you for listening. Stay in touch and stay tuned.

Lightupwithshua Podcast

Part 4

Guest: Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi

Visit: https://www.borderpoint.com/about/

Ihsan (Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi) is a faith-based life coach whose focus is reintroducing meditative spiritual practice to those seeking to develop a wholistic, practical and balanced approach to faith, religion and spirituality in our current modern world.

He is the creator of the Soul of Islam Radio Podcast, the Islamic Meditation Program and numerous other courses, retreats and programs including Awakenings Academy to help believers integrate the practical and spiritual dimensions of life with a faith-based approach designed to evolve our relationship with our Lord and Creator. =======================================================

The summary of our conversation:

1. Gratitude and Faith: Gratitude is deeply linked to faith in Islam, where expressing gratitude to God and creation fosters a closer relationship with God and increases consciousness and awareness.
2. Value of Time: Time is a precious and non-renewable resource, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing worship and mindfulness to find blessings (Baraka) in our time and activities.
3. Slowing Down and Mindfulness: Rather than rushing, slowing down and being present in each activity, even mundane chores, transforms them into acts of worship and brings enjoyment and excellence.
4. Living Purposefully: The purpose of life involves living in a way that pleases God, fulfilling one's role as a representative of God by promoting good, preventing evil, and supporting God's will in creation.
5. Hope and Connection: Maintaining hope and faith, recognizing that all experiences serve God's purpose, and finding light and energy in the connection with God, nature, and the company of pious people bring joy and freedom to the soul. ======================================================

Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ? visit: https://www.luwsacademy.com/luws-podcast

I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset.

Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA.

For more information please inquire through email or phone. You can connect with me here: [email protected]

*Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW.

Thank you.

Shua - شعا ع

https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan

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What is "Sohba"?

"Sohba" is an Arabic word, which means the company that you keep. Such as your friends.

Part 3 Guest: Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi

Visit: https://www.borderpoint.com/about/

Ihsan (Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi) is a faith-based life coach whose focus is reintroducing meditative spiritual practice to those seeking to develop a wholistic, practical and balanced approach to faith, religion and spirituality in our current modern world.

He is the creator of the Soul of Islam Radio Podcast, the Islamic Meditation Program and numerous other courses, retreats and programs including Awakenings Academy to help believers integrate the practical and spiritual dimensions of life with a faith-based approach designed to evolve our relationship with our Lord and Creator. =======================================================

The summary of our conversation: 1. Understanding Other Beliefs: The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding other religions and historical contexts to better appreciate Islam, suggesting that a well-rounded religious education enhances one's own faith.

2. Teaching Through Companionship: The best way to teach children about Islam is through companionship and living by example, as the Prophet did with his companions, rather than through formal academic methods.

3. Parental Self-Improvement: Parents should first work on their own spiritual and personal development before trying to teach their children, emphasizing the importance of seeking truth and self-improvement.

4. God Consciousness and Awareness: True consciousness comes from being aware of and connected to God. This awareness helps in understanding the deeper aspects of existence and human emotions, beyond just chemical or material explanations.

5. Wealth and Spiritual Growth: True wealth is internal, rooted in faith (Iman) and relationships. Managing emotions like anger through spiritual practices leads to personal growth, surrendering to God's will, and using challenges as opportunities for spiritual ascent. =====================================================================

Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ? visit: https://www.luwsacademy.com/luws-podcast I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset.

Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA.

For more information please inquire through email or phone. You can connect with me here: [email protected]

*Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW.

Thank you. Shua - شعا ع

https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan

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Part 2

Guest: Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi

Visit: https://www.borderpoint.com/about/ Ihsan

(Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi) is a faith-based life coach whose focus is reintroducing meditative spiritual practice to those seeking to develop a wholistic, practical and balanced approach to faith, religion and spirituality in our current modern world.

He is the creator of the Soul of Islam Radio Podcast, the Islamic Meditation Program and numerous other courses, retreats and programs including Awakenings Academy to help believers integrate the practical and spiritual dimensions of life with a faith-based approach designed to evolve our relationship with our Lord and Creator.

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Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ?

visit: https://www.luwsacademy.com/luws-podcast

I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset.

Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA.

For more information please inquire through email or phone. You can connect with me here: [email protected]

*Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW.

Thank you. Shua - شعا ع

https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan Copyright © 2017-2024 LUWS ACADEMY LLC & LightupwithShua Podcast All Rights Reserved Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International LicenseLightupwithShua

Guest: Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi

Visit: https://www.borderpoint.com/about/ Ihsan

(Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi) is a faith-based life coach whose focus is reintroducing meditative spiritual practice to those seeking to develop a wholistic, practical and balanced approach to faith, religion and spirituality in our current modern world.

He is the creator of the Soul of Islam Radio Podcast, the Islamic Meditation Program and numerous other courses, retreats and programs including Awakenings Academy to help believers integrate the practical and spiritual dimensions of life with a faith-based approach designed to evolve our relationship with our Lord and Creator.

=======================================================

Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ?

visit: https://www.luwsacademy.com/luws-podcast

I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset.

Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA.

For more information please inquire through email or phone.

You can connect with me here: [email protected]

*Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW.

Thank you.

Shua - شعا ع

https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan

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Part 4

Guest: Ambereen Mirza

Ambereen Mirza, an entrepreneur, educationist, and international development executive, is Managing Partner of PoliKey, a social enterprise working on a policy issues ranging from sustainability to education.

She is also the immediate past President and Chief Executive Officer of OPEN Global, a nonprofit founded 25 years ago as the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America in Boston.

Ambereen holds a Master of International Public Policy degree from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in International Relations and History from Tufts University. She has always been passionate about International Affairs and socio-economic development.

Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ?

visit: https://www.luwsacademy.com/luws-podcast

I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset.

Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA.

For more information please inquire through email or phone.

You can connect with me here: [email protected]

*Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW.

Thank you.

Shua - شعا ع

https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan

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Part 3

Guest: Ambereen Mirza

Ambereen Mirza, an entrepreneur, educationist, and international development executive, is Managing Partner of PoliKey, a social enterprise working on a policy issues ranging from sustainability to education. She is also the immediate past President and Chief Executive Officer of OPEN Global, a nonprofit founded 25 years ago as the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America in Boston.

Ambereen holds a Master of International Public Policy degree from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in International Relations and History from Tufts University. She has always been passionate about International Affairs and socio-economic development.

Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ?

visit: https://www.luwsacademy.com/luws-podcast

I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset.

Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA.

For more information please inquire through email or phone.

You can connect with me here: [email protected]

*Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW.

Thank you.

Shua - شعا ع

https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan

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