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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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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 osmanwmohammad@hotmail.co.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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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: Salam@thelanterninitiative.co.uk
- 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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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 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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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, we spoke to Soumaya Ettouji. Soumaya is a personal development coach and the founder of The Healed Sister, a coaching programme that teaches muslim women the ins and out of inner work and healing, without compromising their spiritual values. The programme comes in the shape of one on one and group coaching but also a self-paced online course and has supported more than 130 women around the world.
They discussed:
- Healing from past wounds to become a better version of yourself
- Ways to heal without compromising Islamic values
- Cultivating healthy relationships
- Tawaqul and self-work going hand-in-hand to make changes in your life
- Understanding the love of Allah and healing through that
- & so much more!
You can find out more and get in touch with Soumaya via her website (https://soumayaettouji.com/), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealingmuslimah) and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/soumayaettouji).
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 podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk.
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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...
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This month, Sivan spoke to Sheikh Saeed Nasser about his work as an integrative counsellor, bereavement counsellor, interpreter and clinical supervisor. He shared his experience of working within the Muslim...
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The Mindful Muslim is a space to have open, honest, raw conversations on mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality is back, this time in video form. This month, Sivan speaks...
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Clinical Psychologist Nomir Ahmed from an NHS Mental Health Trust in London gives his insight into Self-Harm and Self Destructive Behaviours in this month’s The Mindful Muslim Podcast. Some of...
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February has been a great month of opening up conversations that are often quite difficult to face, sometimes complex and even harder to accept. Although we have focused heavily on...
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This month we have approached a subject that isn’t spoken about very often and although some of the weeks have been awkward to discuss it’s been a good way to...
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This month we have been talking about the dreaded “who are you?” question, where everyone has something to say, but it’s not always everything we have to say. Whether we...
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This month we have been looking at student stress – from results day, to accommodation, to lectures, to procrastination. However, what better way to hear about it, than hearing it...
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Our theme this month is around postnatal depression, however it would be an injustice if we ignored the other side of the matter. Males in general are forgotten when it...
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Ramadan is brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered within ourselves and our communities. Alas, there are forgotten gems within society which we often isolate and stigmatize, but this is...
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An idea created with pure love and understanding of the complexities we all feel in our daily lives. MIM Apparel are a conversational clothing brand who are looking to kick...
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This month we have focused on food and mental health, (what better timing with Ramadan around the corner?) We have talked about the relationship we maintain, the relationship we should...
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We’re making some movement toward defeating the stigma around mental health, but what about the negative ideas around therapy and intervention? For your FAQ’s to be answered about therapy, a...
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With sweaty palms, and shaky breath, brother AbdurRahman fidgets nervously as he takes us through his gripping journey of how he arrived in the UK. Become witness to his hard...
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Have you ever started something, feeling pumped and ready to take on the world; as if nothing could get in the way, or shatter your dedication to then be at...
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“You can be alone in your room at 2am, and it’s like a sudden shock to your body…” “I was told they thought I was having a heart attack…” Do...
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Islamic psychology or Ilm al-Nafs, (the science of “the self” or “psyche”), refers to the medical and philosophical study of the psyche from an Islamic perspective. The contributions of many...
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In the same way that paracetamol is often seen as the answer to all types of pain, ruqyah is usually seen as the answer to all mental illnesses. Today we...
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School is fundamental for a young person’s socialisation and academic development, but are the settings succeeding in helping young people flourish, find their self-worth and discover their skills and talents?...
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According to the Prison Reform Trust, 10% of men and 30% of women have a psychiatric admission before they enter prison. Personality disorders are most prevalent amongst prisoners – 62%...
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At Inspirited Minds, we firmly believe that we should make the most out of every situation and build a mindset that is able to see some positive in every negative....
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Inspirited Minds is always looking for new ways to grow and improve, and in as many different ways as possible. Our aim is to support and aid those who are...
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