Trigger warning: Mentions of eating disorders

Spiritual, mental, and physical well-being are very much interconnected.

We focused this week's episode on preparing for Ramadan, with a special focus on mental health struggles that some people might face during this time. In this episode, Saba and Rifoo looked into some reasons behind these seasonal struggles and some simple yet, important steps that we can take to relieve some difficulties and enjoy the blessed month to the best of its possibilities. 

(00:21) - Introduction

(01:27) - Why Ramadan can be a stressful time for some people?

(02:06) - Unmet expectations can be hard

(02:50) - Feeling of guilt and shame that come with expectations

(04:00) - There could be many reasons behind these unmet expectations

(05:50) - Intention and effort matters

(06:30) - Don'be too hard on your self

(08:30) - Brief explanation on eating disorders

(09:50) - Some simple things you can do if you struggle with an eating disorder

(11:50) - Delay your Suhoor

(12:26) - Consult your clinician before Ramadan

(13:50) - Importance of actively looking for best practices from valid sources

(14:40) - Gut health is related to mental health

(16:23) - Cooking healthy can help you eat healthy

(18:25) - Ask for help if you need it, accept it when offered and reach out if you know someone is struggling

(19:40) - Planning is key!!

(19:50) - Plan according to 3 x 10 days of Ramadan

(23:00) - Actions that can be taken to physically prepare for Ramadan

(23:20) - Fasting before Ramadan

(24:30) - Cleaning

(26:00) - Journalling

(27:00) - Extreme changes in sleeping patterns can be distruptive in many ways

(29:20) - Maintain the good habits formed during the Ramdan even after