What Uzma did in 2024 the many times she stepped out on recordings or published late because of jet lag is on this episode. Using real examples from her own journeys last year in the USA, to a whirlwind trip to Europe and a dream Kiwi vacation, unpack the good and the bad in planning trips that met the unique needs of at least one Muslim family. This should sound familiar but there are some tidbits shared based on her 1 year study of travel points and discount travel, and the good stuff is towards the end.

You'll find Southwest Airlines mentioned often, but they don't pay us, so boo on them. We also talk credit card travel portals and airport lounges, but that's barely skimming the top of halal and discount traveling, so stay tuned this month to hear experts teach us how to travel so much better than we are now.

Excuse the sound of music and pounding feet in the background. The old folks and kids can't hear how loud they are, but that's #momlife #podcastlife

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1. For a free online course on discount travel points (they don't pay us either1): https://10xtravel.com/my10x/
2. Podcasts for travel points
a. https://pointmetofirstclass.com/podcast (neither does she)
b. https://10xtravel.com/podcast/
c. https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-miler-on-the-air/ (neither do they)

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Well, all good things must end, but for Zaiba Hasan, founder and cohost of this podcast, it's the beginning of new opportunities and ventures. When you've done what you meant to do and more, it makes sense to conquer the next mountain in your life.

God bless you, Zaiba, and may the view from the next peak weigh heavy on your scales. We can't wait to follow what you do!

From Uzma: I love you to the moon and back. I also know where you live, sis, so save me a pillow. 

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Brought to us by Living Our Beliefs podcast, our gracious hosts Meli Solomon melisolomon55 decided to bring together an interfaith discussion on marriage....not the successful ones or bad ones, but the ceremony itself. We were happy to participate and learned a lot about what we have in common.
 
From Living Our Beliefs podcast: Wedding ceremonies are universal and central to many religious and cultural groups. But they vary widely. In this conversation with four guests from different religious traditions – Judaism, Mormonism, Islam and the Baha'i faith – we explore the role of the officiant, who that is, the role of the Divine, contracts and other things. This conversation grew out of the Elevate Podcasting summit hosted by BYU Broadcasting. Steve Perry, host of their In Good Faith podcast, has joined me in co-hosting this discussion.

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@sarajolena joins us on this episode to discuss religion, epistomology (meaning), colonization of earth and people, and magic, so hold onto your hijabs. We BARELY talked about HP on this episode, and instead focused on what animism, or "magic," can mean to people who profess deep religious faith. It may give some of us more to chew on than we first imagined.

Furthermore, to have Sara Jolena describe herself as "witchy" Quaker was a very educational conversation, basically Uzma's nerdy HP dreams come true. We invite you to listen to the magical/spiritual work of motherhood. There is a lot to learn about our own biases against each other and against the earth. 

Tune in at 6pm EST om Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or head over to our website and check out Sara Jolena's website for great info and resources.

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⛪🕌✝🌙☪Thanks for coming back for PART TWO of this special episode with @3blackmenpod and @halfwaytherepodcast. This week, we continue to hear what a gospel of inclusion looks like by people who look and pray differently, but believe in the same God and values we think we need to save our ailing world. 

From our reactions to hidden and overt racism, to what is Godly behavior, and having tough conversations with those who may not practice as we do, we end up on a journey through rivers and streams to keep reaching for God.🎧📲

💗We'd like to thank @byuradio and In Good Faith Podcast for hosting us and providing professional recording resources for this very special episode.  💗

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2. Halfway There Podcast
3. In Good Faith Podcast
4. Young Christians
5. Black Church Movement
6. Virtual Church
7. Christian Podcasts

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⛪🕌✝🌙☪In this special TWO PART episode, @3blackmenpod and @halfwaytherepodcast help us dive into an essential conversation: fathering and parenting in a faith-centered world to create safe spaces for all children to embrace a gospel of inclusion. Our Christian brothers join us in candid and colorful conversation in a moment when it's hard to remember who or what to believe in anymore

To all the Muslim men who've wanted to come on as guests, don't have FOMO! These are our brothers in faith, too, and we are so blessed that they've got not just our backs, but our children's as well. And, they're super fun to talk to, but you'll have to listen to get it. Dear Muslim moms and ALL moms, hear how fathers of faith guide their children spiritually while allowing them the freedom to explore and question everything. 🌻🌻

This first part of this series finds us exploring the challenges of passing on our faith to our children, avoiding weaponizing religion, and cultivating values that go beyond religious teachings. Tune in at 6pm EST and share this episode, follow our amazing guests, and come back next week for the close for even more topics we cover! 🎧📲

💗We'd like to thank @byuradio and In Good Faith Podcast for hosting us and providing professional recording resources for this very special episode.  💗

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New Episode Alert! 💡 This week, we’re diving deep into parenting mental health hurdles with the incredible Dr. Saira Pasha, AKA @drmindyourwellness. 🌱✨

As Muslim American kids face rising pressures, mental health and substance abuse are real issues our community must confront. Join us as Dr. Pasha shares her insights on nurturing resilient, healthy minds in our kids while breaking stigmas around mental wellness. ❤️🧠

Tune in for this empowering conversation—because it’s time we talk openly about the struggles and solutions that keep our kids healthy and thriving. 🎧

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What do you get when you cross a parenting and spiritual coach with a very spiritual Masters psychology student mom? Join us as we dive into the heart of Islamic parenting styles, exploring what it means to raise resilient Muslim children in America. Guest cohost today is a dear friend of ours, grand supporter of the podcast, and former guest, Saira Sufi of @teamwatience.

From nurturing faith to navigating modern challenges, this episode is packed with wisdom on balancing tradition, love, and strength. 💪✨ Hear examples of these styles and challenges faced when practicing any combo of them in this episode that lends itself to real life practice.

Tune in to hear how these incredible moms and their kids thrive in today’s world, staying true to their roots while building resilience for tomorrow. 💖🎙️

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Our guest today is Shahnila Ahmad, a fellow podcaster and ICF certified and Gottman certified emotional coach @bravemuslimparents. We talk to her about the struggles of parenting vs. kidding, emotional regulation, and navigating some challenging situations that inevitably arise. 

Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or head to our website to take a listen, and share this episode with a Muslim mum (or dad) navigating through the ins-and-outs of their parenting journey.

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Noha Alshugairi, MS, LMFT and co-author of Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home, joins us today to be thanked for writing THE manual on Muslim American parenting we needed. Just kidding! Even she says that's not what it is, but it IS the text that gave us hope that there were other moms out there who knew our struggles and would help lighten them. 

On this episode, Khala Noha covers the role positive discipline plays in shaping emotionally resilient kids. What are the most common concerns that Muslim parents bring her, what cultural influences help or hinder Muslim families, and why must our kids fail? That last one really begs the question about why we parents are so afraid of failure. All this, and more, in store for our listeners.

You might be surprised to learn what this therapist's beliefs and practices are about therapy and who should be doing it. What won't surprise you is her commitment to the spiritual development of Muslim parents and their kids. We didn't even release the episode and got eager listeners chomping at the bit to share how much they love Khala Noha, and everything they've learned from her.

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1. Resources recommended by Khala Noha: https://sakina.gumroad.com/

2. Khala Noha's linktree with ALL the info you need: https://linktr.ee/sakinacounseling

3. Purchase for your home library: Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home
4. Khala Noha on IG: @nohaalshugairi

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