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The Mindful Muslim Podcast episodes

March 18, 2024The Mindful Muslim Podcast #55 – Ramadan Special: Reflection and Growth with Dina Aziz
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
In this Ramadan special episode, we spoke to Dina Aziz! She is a Muslim influencer and social media personality, who published her Ramadan Planner: A guide to reflection and growth during the holy month this year! (15th February 2024).
With each Ramadan, Dina shares glimpses of her planner, providing invaluable support and preparation for her eager followers embarking on their spiritual journey. Her book that Dina shared online garnered over 1 million clicks and brought wide-spread praise:
“So easy to follow . . . I don’t know what I would have done without it“
“Using this planner is the most productive and closest to God I have been for any Ramadan”
“This has made a massive difference in how I’m using the days of Ramadan”
We spoke about:
Her journey from being an influencer to an author
What Ramadan means to her and her inspiration behind writing this planner
Her journey of creating this planner and how it can be used to ease your Ramadan experience
The many features of her planner and where you can get a copy
& so much more!
You can connect with Dina in the following ways:
Instagram @dinaaaaziz
Twitter @dinaaaaziz
You can also purchase her Ramadan Planner here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/297081/dina-aziz.
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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38 min
February 26, 2024The Mindful Muslim Podcast #54 – Relationships, Toxicity and Mindfulness with Mindful Muslimah
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
In this episode, the Mindful Muslim podcast meets Mindful Muslimah! She has spent the past twenty-five years as a community leader, an educator, and a mentor. She also regularly serves as a public liaison between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities.
Mindful Muslimah is passionate about self-work and creating space for meaningful conversations. She continues to inspire and educate young women across the globe, on how they can bridge the gap between their Muslim and “modern” selves, without compromising their Islamic identity.
We explored:
Hey journey towards becoming a Mindful Muslimah and what that means
A deep dive into relationships and scrutinising some of the common issues presented by Muslim women today
How to navigate toxic and abusive relationships plus some thought provoking case studies
Signs of trauma and how it can lead to resentment
Features of a healthy relationship and what we can do to build one
& so much more!
You can connect with Mindful Muslimah in one of the following ways:
Mindful Muslimah Website
Instagram @mindfulmuslimah
Youtube @mindfulmuslimah
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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1 hr 8 min
December 20, 2023The Mindful Muslim Podcast #53 – Bedridden with Religious OCD with Osman Mohammed
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
Osman is a medical school student who has struggled with Religious OCD (ROCD). He shared his story with Inspirited Minds on our Mindful Messages Blog, which can be found HERE. He features on this episode, speaking with Adam Afghan about his lived experiences and his journey towards healing.
In this episode, they spoke about:
His symptoms of ROCD and how he realised what he struggles with
How his ROCD led to panic attacks and severe illness
How his relationships with others and himself were affected as a result of his struggles with mental health
His journey towards coping with and healing from ROCD
His advice for fellow Muslims struggling with ROCD
& so much more!
You can connect with Osman on Instagram @osman.md_ or via email at [email protected].
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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54 min
October 16, 2023The Mindful Muslim Podcast #52 – Men’s Mental Health and the Cost of Living Crisis with Jamilla Hekmoun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da1cwUyj8P0
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
This month, we spoke to Jamilla Hekmoun, who is a Research Fellow at the Woolf Institute in Cambridge. She is currently writing up her PhD on Muslim men’s mental health. Jamilla is a former Board Trustee at the Muslim Youth Helpline and Chair of the Muslim Mental Health Alliance; a network of organisations aiming to collaborate on mental health in the sector, for which Inspirited Minds is a member. She is an Executive Board Member at the Muslim Council of Wales and is also Head of Community Engagement at SEF-Cymru, an education charity based in Wales.
In this episode, we spoke about:
Jamilla’s personal experience of anxiety and depression which she published in a book chapter on her lived experiences
Her thoughts on the cost of living crisis, financial stress and how that links to mental health, specifically men’s mental health
Her research on men’s mental health and how men are usually the providers within families, especially in Muslim households and so feel the impact of the cost of living crisis more so
The taboo and stigma around men’s mental health
& so much more!
You can connect with Jamilla on twitter @JamillaTweets or instagram @jamillajamillajamilla
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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1 hr 12 min
September 04, 2023The Mindful Muslim Podcast #51 – Unpacking Religious OCD with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q18Q4nFF_1c
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
This month, we spoke to Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi, who is an expert on OCD and the Founding Director of Khalil Center – the first Islamically oriented professional community mental wellness center and largest provider of Muslim mental healthcare in the US. He is licensed as a psychotherapist in the state of Illinois, holds a Doctorate of Psychology, a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors of Science in psychology and Islamic Studies.
He is currently a visiting scholar for Ibn Haldun University (Istanbul, Turkey) and Adjunct Professor at American Islamic College, Hartford Seminary. He is also a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding at the Global Health Center, conducting research on topics related to Muslims and Mental Health. Dr. Hooman is an international public speaker and trainer currently serving as a Clinical supervisor of graduate students of clinical psychology at the Village of Hoffman Estates (DHS). He also delivers seminars on specialized topics around multiculturalism and psychology.
In this episode, Dr. Hooman shed light on:
The clinical definition of ROCD and its symptoms, and what Islam says about it
Most common misconceptions about ROCD and how to tell the difference between an intrusive thought stemming from OCD versus from shaytan
How mosques, community centres and organisations can be more inclusive of people with OCD
Best treatment methods available to help people with ROCD
Practical ways to deal with OCD and support a love one struggling with OCD
& so much more!
You can connect with the Khalil Center via twitter.
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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21 min
July 20, 2023The Mindful Muslim Podcast #50 – The Politics of Muslim Mental Health with Dr. Tarek Younis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-2ODu0aZ18&pp=ygUQaW5zcGlyaXRlZCBtaW5kcw%3D%3D
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
This month, we spoke to Dr. Tarek Younis, who is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University. He researches and writes on Islamophobia, racism in mental health, the securitisation of clinical settings and the politics of psychology. He teaches on the impact of culture, religion, globalisation, and security policies on mental health. As a registered clinical psychologist, he primarily attends to experiences of racism, Islamophobia, and state violence in his private practice.
He has recently launched his book called The Muslim, State and Mind: Psychology in Times of Islamophobia.
Our conversation delved into:
His latest book and the inspiration behind it
His opinions on the apt definition of Islamophobia and the impact it has on Muslims on a personal and interpersonal level
The intricate link between Islamophobia and psychology, and how trauma is intertwined with this
His experience with victims of Islamophobia and how marginalisation impacts Muslim access to mental health services
His personal journey towards psychology, politics and mental health
& so much more!
You can reach find Dr. Tarek’s book at: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-muslim-state-and-mind/book279425.
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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1 hr 29 min
April 22, 2023The Mindful Muslim Podcast #49 – Trauma, Care-Giving and Islam with Dr. Omar Reda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l7Jz82OgdE
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
This month, we spoke to Dr. Omar Reda, who is a board-certified psychiatrist, Harvard-trained trauma expert, the founder of Healing Trauma Institute, and the author of many books including Untangled and The Wounded Healer. Dr. Reda lives with his wife and 3 daughters in Colorado, USA.
Our conversation explored:
The definition and impact of trauma
Breaking generational trauma cycles
Nurturing environments for families and communities to heal from collective traumas
Carers and the impact of care-giving on mental, physical and spiritual health
Using Islam as a toolkit for healing
Self-care of the Prophet
& so much more!
You can reach out to Dr. Omar Reda in the following ways:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omar-reda-9852065a/
Website: http://www.dromarreda.com/
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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50 min
March 20, 2023The Mindful Muslim Podcast #48 – Living with Religious OCD with Zainab Ahmed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEqWLLncfs
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
This month, Sivan spoke to Zainab Ahmed. Zainab is a volunteer with The Lantern Initiative, which is a Muslim mental health charity. She also works for How Are You Peterborough as a digital and communication specialist, where she regularly engages with the Muslim community to understand what they need from mental health services. The projects Zainab has been involved with include facilitating weekly Chai & Chat sessions, assisting at Connecting Muslim Mums sessions, delivering workshops and organising and hosting events. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing and going for walks.
Their discussion explored:
The different types of OCD, including religious OCD and relationship OCD
Her journey towards receiving a diagnosis and what helped her on her healing journey
More about Exposure Response Therapy (ERT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
How she struggled with negative, intrusive thoughts and what helped in dealing with them
The misconceptions surrounding OCD and how its not only about cleaning
More about her work with The Lantern Initiative
& so much more!
You can reach out to The Lantern Initiative in one of the following ways:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.thelanterninitiative.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelanterninitiativeuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelanterninitiative/?hl=en
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lantern_uk
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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1 hr 5 min
February 17, 2023The Mindful Muslim Podcast #47 – Trauma, Grief and Marriage with Mostafa Karim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGrwjzsn8cI
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
This month, Sivan spoke to Mostafa Mohammed Karim. Mostafa is a marriage coach and founder of Muslim Marriage Services (MMS). He was educated at the Universities of Liverpool (Pharmacology) and Cambridge (Islamic Philosophy) and holds post-MBA Professional Membership of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI). As a former foster carer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in SEND, child development, children’s mental health, safeguarding and guardianship. Mostafa also has 20 years expertise in matrimonial issues.
Outside of work, Mostafa enjoys being a virtual encyclopaedia, going for long walks, watching cat videos and volunteering as a school governor at Finchwoods Special Needs Academy, Liverpool.
Their discussion explored:
Bereavement and its impact on mental health
His Muslim Matrimonial service and how it stands out
Childhood trauma and how it can trickle into marital life
How the purpose of marriage is very important and sets the tone for the relationship
The current landscape of divorce and why they are higher than ever before
The fine line between working on the relationship and giving up
& so much more!
Launching in Jan 2023, MMS will have an innovative and forward-thinking domain designed for global organisations. If you would like to find out more about the Muslim Marriage Service, check out:
Their website: www.muslimmarriage.global
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muslimmarriage/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimmarriage.global
You can learn more about Mostafa Karim on Linked In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mostafakarim/).
If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].
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49 min
February 17, 2023 The Mindful Muslim Podcast #46 – Accepting the Qadr of Allah (SWT) with Adam Afghan and Humzah Hussain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAQh6Q6yMbs

The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.

This month, Sivan spoke to Humzah Hussain and Adam Afghan. Humzah was born and raised in London and is an Arabic/Islamic teacher, Imam, Khateeb and Youth Worker. He studied in Egypt before being accepted into the Islamic university of Medinah, where he is currently studying in his 4th year specialising in the Science of Hadeeth. He has an advanced diploma in psychology and a passion in helping Muslims fulfil their true potentials and all people who may be suffering from mental health issues. He is also the Islamic Advisor for Inspirited Minds, and has an upcoming podcast of his own called Medinah Students.

Adam Afghan is a Researcher and Mental Health activist. Adam's struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD and intrusive thoughts culminated with him eventually seeking help to improve his wellbeing. He has since written a number of papers and eBooks on Mental Health and Islam, focussing on practical solutions to manage mental health. He has also been featured on Inspirited Mind's 'The Mindful Muslim' and 'Freshly Grounded' podcasts. He is passionate about raising awareness around mental health and reducing the stigma for men to share their struggles.

They has a fruitful discussion on:

* The importance of studying Islam and understanding our purpose in this life

* The Qadr of Allah, what it means and how to accept the pre-destination of our lives

* Ahadith and Prophetic examples of emotions such as sadness and grief

* The importance of reaching out for help and hardships we face

* The beauty of living your life for the sake of Allah

* Separating Waswasa and OCD

* & so much more!

If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at [email protected].

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1 hr 3 min