HABIBI LIFE: Actionable Tools for an Abundant Life: Recent Episodes
Shahada Karim
We're here to help you fall in love with yourself. But to get there, you'll have to explore nutrition, fitness, health and wellness to truly learn about yourself, and learn what it takes to help you truly thrive. The journey is non-linear and often uncomfortable. But we're with you every step of the way. You got this!
This episode is dedicated to those who provided valuable feedback on the previous installment, on the subject of advocating for yourself. Thank you to everyone who continues to listen! We love and appreciate you all.
Speaking up for yourself and your values can be easier said than done. But there are practical ways to advocate for yourself. Join us as we explore the difference between values and beliefs, and the best ways to improve your life to reach your highest and your healthiest potential.
A recent announcement at USC Keck School of Medicine has researchers focused on NUTRITION to combat Long-COVID. They are specifically focused on inflammation. We explore the best ways to help lower inflammation with easily accessible fruits, vegetables and nuts... to help promote health for all.
Thermogenesis has been hailed as the ultimate hack to boost your metabolism and burn fat. While there is scientific evidence to back some of these claims, you do not need to run out and spend tons of money on some magic pill or supplement. There are practical ways to encourage thermogenesis by using simple ingredients and whole foods.
Who you are and how you behave can be encouraged, cultivated, or suppressed by the company you keep. Learn the best ways to navigate your social circles as you endeavor to rise to your highest and your healthiest potential.
True wellness is not just for those with access. True wellness comes from within you, and is reflected in the way you move through your environment. Learn the best ways to optimize your wellness without spending time, energy and (most importantly) money on things to help you reach your highest and your healthiest potential.
Instead of looking for the quick fix to boost your metabolism, learn practical and sustainable ways to keep your body healthy from the inside out.
We are constantly working to strike the balance between what we do, and who we are. Learn how to identify an imbalance, and how to practically address it to bring your entire existence into practical harmony.
Reducing stress is a full time job. Make that job a little easier by making small adjustments in your daily nutrition. We touched on some nutrition in Episode 23, but now we're ready to dive even deeper into the link between nutrition and its effect on your stress levels.
Spring cleaning isn't just for your living spaces! It's also for the things that weigh you down and keep you from truly thriving from the inside out. Join us as we explore practical ways to make space and protect your peace.
Do you participate in comparison? Envy? Do you feel depression over not measuring up to who and what you think you know? Learn to take real steps to work on yourself, mind your business, and truly thrive from the inside out.
Stress is part of life, but we don't have absorb everything around us. Learn practical ways to protect your peace, no matter who you know or where you work.
If you have a big dream and grand plans to get there, the last thing you probably want to hear is that it's best to start small. Join us as we illustrate that small, measured steps are the best way to get a return on your physical and energetic investment.
RETRACTION: At the end of the podcast, we announce that we'll be back on February 27th. We will actually be back on March 6th. So sorry for the miscommunication!
Get ready for some pre-Spring cleaning! Join us as we work though the best ways to get rid of the things that impede your progress and hold you down. Here's to calm and clarity in our physical, mental and emotional spaces.
Let's take a deep dive into the uncomfortable waters of getting to know yourself. It is only through this practice that we come to understand who we are, and why we are worthy of love. Join us as we explore practical ways to learn more about... and fall in love with yourself.
We're about a month into the New Year. How are you doing? Now is the time to check in with yourself, and find out if you're doing the things to truly help you reach your highest and your healthiest potential.
Being open to the idea of growth can be overwhelming and sometimes even discouraging. But there are practical steps you can take to learning, expanding and growing into your highest and healthiest potential. Join us as we explore the benefits of being open, and learning new things for the duration of your life.
Having trouble staying consistent? You're not alone! There are practical ways to help you get on track, keep progressing, and get BACK on track in the event you lose your way. You got this!
Gastric Bypass Surgery is a controversial topic for the most obvious reason in the health and wellness sphere: many people believe that it is a 'shortcut' or a 'cheat' in the quest to live a healthy and balanced life.
We talked to Tanya (Evans) about her choice to get the surgery, and what it actually means to make a life-changing adjustment.
We asked six women what it meant to own their power, and they replied with six very different answers. What's interesting is that although each individual answer was different, they all fit into an overall perspective about what it means to own your power, and the most practical ways to get there.
We hope you enjoy this episode, and maybe glean a little insight along the way. To learn more about these phenomenal women, please follow the links below.
MARIA LEGUIZAMON
CHARITY BAILEY
ALYSSA BRAYBOY
RACHEL AUTUMN
CHARLENE KETCHUM
MELINDA SILVER
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Thank you so much for hanging out with us for Season 1! Before we go, here are a few updates concerning Habibi Bath & Body, Habibi Body Sport, and Habibi Life. For more information on products and programs, please refer to the following links:
HABIBI BATH & BODY:
https://habibibody.com/
2023 COMMUNITY CLEANSE:
https://www.habibibodysport.com/product/2023-community-cleanse/
Here is the final installment of my experience with pain, paralysis and recovery. If my story helps in any way, then it was worth the time to tell it. Thank you so much for listening.
Here is the second installment of my journey through partial paralysis. I explore new feelings of depression and do my best to navigate a family tragedy… while trying to teach myself to walk again.
This is the first installment of my journey through pain and paralysis. Losing the use of my body was shocking and horrid, and fighting my way back to mobility was tougher than I ever truly let on to anyone around me. I hope that you find my story helpful, and that you remember that none of us is perfect, and none of us is ever finished doing the work to reach our highest and our healthiest potential.
One of the most valuable things we can do in the teaching space is remind others that they are not alone. It's false to only show up for the high points, and never be able to truly empathize in the less shiny spaces. Often when I speak, it is not just from a space of academia. I have walked those shadowy miles as well, and I truly hope you understand that I see you. There is no elevation in the teaching space; only the reality that we are stronger together. I am sharing my story in the hopes that you affirm: you are never alone... and you are always enough.
If you're wondering why you can't seem to move effectively from wishing to achieving, this podcast is for you! The end of the year can bring up feelings of anxiety if we feel like we haven't accomplished certain goals. Not to worry. Join us as we explore practical ways to set, execute and achieve your goals.
Do you feel like it's impossible to bridge the gap between where you are, and where you wish to be? From surface goals like losing weight, to esoteric aspirations like inner peace, there are practical steps you can take- to get closer to your highest and healthiest potential.
We all have those moments when we forget how truly amazing we are, and how we have the potential to truly reach our highest and healthiest selves. Self doubt can range from annoying to debilitating, and it can steal time away from us that is better utilized honing our individual greatness. Join us as we explore real and practical ways to dispel doubt and tap into the best parts of ourselves.
We all have those moments when we forget how truly amazing we are, and how we have the potential to truly reach our highest and healthiest selves. Self doubt can range from annoying to debilitating, and it can steal time away from us that is better utilized honing our individual greatness. Join us as we explore real and practical ways to dispel doubt and tap into the best parts of ourselves.
NEW EPISODE DROPS NOVEMBER 14th!
How are you with boundaries? Are you good at setting and enforcing them? Are you good at respecting them? Do you even understand the nature of boundaries, and why they should exist for you in relation to others, and vice versa? Join us as we explore the co-dependent personality (which may or may not be you... no judgement), boundaries, and practical ways to navigate both.
Setting boundaries is a healthy practice any time of the year, but it becomes crucial during the holiday season... when it seems like everyone and everything needs your attention! Learn the difference between being reliable and being codependent, and find out why setting boundaries can be the healthiest choice for everyone involved.
It's the most wonderful/stressful/chaotic time of the year! How can you practice being calm and centered in spite of the frenetic energy all around you? Join us as we explore practical tips to navigate the holiday season, and every season to come.
Here we go! The Holiday Season affects us all, whether or not we celebrate. Between traffic, product shortages and so many people out all at once... we're all affected by the holiday feeding frenzy. So how can we navigate the coming months with ease and efficiency? Stay tuned to find out!
Ready to make a change? Join us as we explore what it means to have choice and power over what you eat, no matter where you are. You have everything you need to navigate the Holiday Season and beyond... all you have to do is make the choice and execute the practices to reach your goals. Here we go!
Food choices remain a touchy subject, so strap in and let's get ready to tackle this thing head on! The moment you decide to reclaim your power is the moment you can start to affect real change in your life. So what are you waiting for?
Sooooooo many disclaimers on this one, because people are often ready to fight you over the connection between what they eat and how they navigate their mental health and well-being. This episode is full of quotes from actual scientists and medical outfits, so let's approach this with an open mind, shall we?
You are what you eat, and what you eat can affect how you FEEL. You are not powerless in the quest for mental health and well-being. Learn what it takes to truly feel your best both physically and mentally.
NEW EPISODE DROPS OCTOBER 10th!
If you feel bombarded by all the claims of super-foods and supplements to help you look and feel your best, this podcast is for you! There's a chance you know someone who ingests more supplements than actual food in the quest for ultimate health and wellness... or that YOU are that person.
Learn what defines a super-food, why you should or should not take a supplement, and how to navigate the world of wellness without falling into an expensive and unfulfilling trap.
If you know someone who has more supplements in their kitchen than actual food, grab a smoothie and have a seat while we get into this controversial subject. Purveyors of supplements (especially those loaded with superfoods) will tell you they've found the ultimate biohack. In reality, they've likely found a great way to literally flush money down the toilet. Join us as we break down the origin of nutritional supplements, and share the best ways nourish your body with foods that can actually get the job done.
If you've ever wondered how to practically apply intuitive eating habits in a real world scenario, turn up the volume! We take the abstract concept of intuitive eating and break it down in a way that is accessible for everyone, especially the emotional eater. Intuitive eating is not a trick or feat designed only for those with the most willpower. It can be a valuable tool to help you address that monster of emotional eating habits: giving into the binge. And it can help you navigate all of your emotional eating tendencies with growing efficacy over time. Let's get into it!
Are you confused by what intuitive eating actually is, and how to apply it to your life? Join us as we break down this abstract concept, and share practical actions to help you navigate your relationship with food.
NEW EPISODE DROPS SEPTEMBER 26TH!
Do you shy away from the subject of meditation? Do you believe that meditation is meant for someone other than you? If so, this episode is for you! Join us as we debunk the most common myths associated with meditation. We explore the most common forms of this practice, and outline the best ways to incorporate meditation into your daily life.
Does meditation feel like an indulgence? Do you consider meditation unnecessary, or something that only the privileged can afford? Join us as we debunk common meditation myths, and explore the reasons why you might consider making it a non-negotiable part of your life.
If truly resting your body feels like a never ending quest, you're not alone. Learn how to practice seven forms of rest to reset from the inside out. Join us as we explore the best ways to rest, and learn to incorporate those practices into your daily routine. Take the time to take care of yourself, so that you are better able to take care of everything else in the rest of your life.
If you're tired all the time and constantly chasing some form of rest, you're not alone. Join us as we break down the seven types of rest you need to truly reset, and outline practical ways to help get you there.
Getting real rest doesn't have to be fancy and it doesn't have to cost you a penny. It just has to work.
The new episode drops on September 5th!
How many times has someone tried to tell you that your body is toxic (due to environmental factors or less nutrients in our food due to factory farming and soil exhaustion {okay that part is true but there's a workaround for that too}... or simply waking up in the morning)? How many times was that statement tied to a potential sales pitch? The wellness industry is lousy with programs, supplements, shakes, mixtures and practices that promise to detox your body... for a price. The reality is, you already have everything you need (including the intelligence to process information and execute acquired knowledge) to detox your body over the short and the long term. Here's to living up to your happiest and healthiest potential without fear, judgement or shame. Enjoy the episode!
There is no shortage of influencers and companies trying to sell you a detox program. The reality is, you can detox your own body without spending a bunch of money or relying on some program to keep you free and clear. Joins us as we detail the major detox systems already functioning in your body, and share exactly what you can do to keep them in peak condition.
THE NEW EPISODE DROPS AUGUST 29TH!
Welcome to the first pancake for the HABIBI Life Podcast! If you don't know what the first pancake is... well... stay tuned (and maybe check out the pinned reel on my Instagram).
Here's a quick intro so that you know who I am and what I believe in regarding of health, wellness, and the quest to reach our highest and healthiest potential. Join me as we explore subjects both popular and uncomfortable, and learn what it means to fall in love with yourself... and truly live an abundant life.