This Episode Dua and Afroze talk to Areej, and how her divorce made her a stronger woman, how it was the best decision for her children and her life. Areej’s story is both compelling and heart breaking. From migrating to the US from Palestine at the age of 18, to fighting for her motherhood amidst her divorce battle, Arreej’s story is one of triumph, grief, ambition, and persistence. Dua and Afroze highlight a message that they’ve always stood by, that w woman’s divorce does not define her, but it certainly shows that a woman worth does not entail the tolerance of emotionally and/or physically abusive marriages. Areej’s story embodies just that as well as how Islam can be weaponized in order to control a woman in a marriage. 

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Join us this week and get to know your podcast hosts, Dua and Afroze on a more personal level! Want to know how we met? How we manage our friendship and podcasting business? How  different we are? Listen to it all as we casually discuss various topics such as  men, communication, friendships, relationships, self respect and more!

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This Episode Dua and Afroze talk to John, a software engineer and analyst at Facebook. While remaining anonymous, John delves into Facebook's algorithm and it's biases pertaining to Palestinian content, how politics influences the training set of the algorithm, and how the reach of a post on instagram works. John reveals how certain words are blacklisted purposefully by Facebook, while other biases exist due to blindspots that in the end still block the Palestinian narrative. 

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Special guest Erik Al-Hussaina joins Afroze to talk about the bleak origins of zionism. Dating back to 1799 to when the idea was first described, to the Balfour Declaration lobbied by Britain to the League of Nations, Erik and Afroze reveal the troubling intentions of establishing an ethno-state. While many argue that to be anti-zionist is to be anti-semitic, Erik and Afroze delv deep into this misleading logic; in fact- by providing historical context Erik and Afroze make the case of how Zionism is anti-semitic itself. From dismantling the "Human Shields" argument to drawing the distinction between self-determination and zionism, Think Like a Lady Podcast has decided to make an avid effort to join the Pro-Palestinian cause in debunking dangerous rhetoric that ultimately serves to fuel the violence against Palestinians, the Occupation and the Israeli Apartheid regime. 

Dua wasn't able to join us this week, but will be back again next week! 

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S2E4: The History of Islam in America

This week on Think Like a Lady Podcast, Dua and Afroze delve into the origins of Islam in America. From the Muslim slaves that were brought to the Americas during the slave trade to the first Mosque established in the United States; Dua and Afroze analyze how the pinnacle of Islam is in large part credit due to the black roots in this country and the inherent presence of Islam in black history. As we discuss how Islam is part of the fabric of American life, history and culture, we find that the contributions of muslims is among those who built this country and formed its legacy. 

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Have you ever doubted your faith in Islam? This episode Dua and Afroze invite Hossain Albgal to talk about their journey's in doubting Islam. In both the female and male perspectives in doubting Islam, Afroze and Hossain both describe having gone through a recoil effect; in which doubting the religion caused them to become even closer to the faith. Dua, Afroze and Hossain discuss why it's ok to ask the tough questions, and how getting the wrong answers can be emotionally distressing and often cause an existential crisis. 

Ever wonder how your fasts impact your metabolism? Well Dua and Afroze can help! This week on Think Like a Lady Podcast, we discuss the 4 stages of fasting (otherwise known as the 4 states of fasting), some crucial hormones that come into play during your fast over the course of 30 days such as leptin, ghrelin, insulin and glucagon. We provide some insight on how your macronutrient ratios in your meals impact your fasts and how that can either lead to weight gain or weight loss. Dua and Afroze also discuss how discipline can be achieved in Ramadan when it comes to not only your health and nutrition, but also your spirituality and your daily habits. 

Ramadan Mubarak Everyone! 

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S2E1: The Quantum Physics of Islam- Out Thursday! 

Welcome back Think Like a Lady listeners! We are finally back!! TLAL launches our special Ramadan edition episodes about the science behind Islam!! Dua and Afroze discuss the Quantum physics related to much of the phenomenon laid in Quranic scripture and Hadith. From exploring string theory to the dimensions of heaven and hell to navigating the law of conservation mass of our souls, join Dua and Afroze as they delve deeply in the conundrum that is our universe. 

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Everyone deserves the opportunity to enter into the university of their dreams with the right credentials and academic marks, right? Wrong. The College Admission scandal shed light on the harsh reality that someone who works hard for four years with exceptional grades and athletic abilities can have their well deserved spot at a prestigious school yanked out from underneath them by a student without merit simply because their parents have money. This episode discusses the intricacies  of privilege amongst the elite class of society and how this continues to expand the gap between socioeconomic classes.

This episode is our last episode for this season! Thank you to all of our listeners that have joined us for Season One. 

Keep checking our instagram to get the exact dates for our first episode of Season Two in January, 2021. We wish all of our listeners a great winter break, holiday season, and Happy New Year! See you in 2021!

Inter-generational Trauma, what does it mean? This episode Dua and Afroze discuss the experiences of having grown up with immigrant parents, and the some of the toxic parenting methods found in Arab and South Asians culture. From talking about the repercussions of physical discipline as a form of parenting, to crossing the line to abuse, to the emotional and mental trauma that immigrant  and first generation children endure. Dua and Afroze anecdotally describe how they’ve seen inter-generational trauma break the cycle, and what healthy parenting looks like. 

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