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Kaiynath Rabnawaz
A weekly podcast by Kaiynath Rabnawaz, a 22 year-old British Muslim graduate in Biomedicine and a physician associate masters student. Episodes are released every Sunday and are centred around candid conversations about Islam, culture, society, mental health and studying. Follow the Kaiynath on Instagram and Tiktok @thewordaffairs and check out the website www.thewordaffairs.co.uk
Kaiynath sits down with some deep and some funny Reddit threads to discuss with the audience in this episode!
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In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the research behind gratitude and how to implement it in your life, in these chapters:
Chapter One - Why you should practise gratitude.
Chapter Two - Steps to incorporate gratitude into your life.
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You know what dua is, but you don't know how to maximise it? This episode is for you - packed with hadiths, evidence and relation to self-development.
Chapter 1 - Understand the importance of dua.
Chapter 2 - Maximise your dua with the dua sandwich method.
Chapter 3 - Maximise the time you make dua at.
Chapter 4 - Shift your focus to sabr and tawakkul
Chapter 5 - Understand the answer to your dua.
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Chapters of the episode:
Chapter 1 - understand singlehood is a blessing.
Chapter 2 - maximise singlehood to achieve maximum happiness.
Chapter 3 - prepare for your long-term commitment by figuring out what you want.
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In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the three types of lesson we all need to hear at some point in our life surrounding judging, shaming, praising and prioritising.
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We're back with another episode after Ramadan! Join us to have a deep chat on how haya is transmitted through not just the way you dress. but how you avoid conforming to the beauty standards and seeking validation.
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In this episode we discuss the reminders and pieces of advice when it comes to dealing with how we view the world and how we can use it to benefit Ramadan
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In this episode, Kaiynath sits down with Dina Aziz, the author of the 'Ramadan Planner' and discusses how to plan your Ramadan effectively but more specifically, the lessons we learn behind this blessed month and how to change our lifestyle for the better. How to find Dina on social media:Instagram: @dinaaaazizTwitter: @dinapapiiTiktok: @dinawithdaninaHow to find Kaiynath:Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairswww.thewordaffairs.co.ukHow to find Kaiynath's business: Instagram and Tiktok: @priveflorals
Kaiynath sits down to discuss some Reddit threads which could be controversial or common practice? Who knows, find out in this episode!
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Praying is a duty of all Muslims but sometimes, one that is ultimately hard to maintain. In this episode, Kaiynath discusses 4 ways you can shift your mindset into being more consistent with praying and give it the priority it deserves.www.thewordaffairs@thewordaffairs on instagram and tiktok
In this episode we discuss what the fear of failure is, the symptoms relating to it and how to overcome it - and with our Reddit threads making a return!
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This episode is a discussion of 3 major ways you may be limiting yourself, and that's why you are not achieving what you want in life and you cannot change your life. Kaiynath discusses how to identify these 3 mistakes, and how to fix them so that you can maximise what you want in life.
In this episode, we highlight the 5 take-aways of 2023 and the lessons we will take with us into 2024, but also, with insights and reminders from the listeners.
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We are in Agadir so enjoy a little episode on a rooftop terrace somewhere in Morocco, with some inquisitive self-reflection and life lessons!
In this episode we run through a Reddit thread and a question from the listeners, in a thought-provoking conversation that will make you think.
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This episode discusses the theory of the hedonic treadmill and how to use the hedonic adaptation prevention model to escape it - but more specifically, how Islam actually encompasses this and is the way out of it.
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In this deep, nostalgic and somewhat melancholic episode, the idea of forming core memories that are only realised upon reflecting is discussed, from all the highs to the lows of it.
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In this episode, we talk about how the actions of one person can snowball positively into the actions of others.
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This episode talks about how overachieving can at times feed into a negative and self-doubting narrative that affects our gratitude. We also discuss the current situation of the Palestinian genocide, and how we must never stop talking about Palestine.
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This episode touches on evil eye and what it is, and the ways it can manifest into - as well as some real life stories of it.
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In this episode, Kaiynath discusses why Palestine is so significant and beloved to the Muslims, delving into the history behind it by linking it to the Qur'an and Hadiths, as well as talking about the correct terminology to use, and rejecting the brainwashing of the media.
In this episode, the journal article referred to can be found here: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/293252#:~:text=The%20Prophet%20Muhammad%20gave%20good,there%2C%20If%20God%20wills%22.
The reference to Plan Dalet - the Israeli Zionist plan of apartheid and creating the genocide can be found here: https://imeu.org/article/plan-dalet
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In this episode we sit down and discuss the effective ways of to-do lists, getting stuff done and writing it down. And as usual, Reddit serves with some interesting stories with this week's dilemma being about Muslim women.
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In this episode we explore the creepy and mysterious Reddit threads with a bit of a dark turn.
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In this episode we discuss how you can view your life as a show with seasons, new characters and new arcs.#
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In this episode the Reddit threads POPPED off! Tune in for juicy stories and shocking situations.
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In this episode we talk about the concept of consumption and possession and how its changed throughout the generation - from the first migration to today.
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In this episode we talk about practising the art of solitude and how choosing yourself will actually allow you to understand the importance of sticking to boundaries, values and morals.
In this episode, we discuss the power of dua and specific duas to make, as well as during which times they are most accepted. Not only this, but a small chat on powerful formulae you can create to get the best effect of your dua!
In this episode, Kaiynath discusses how wellbeing, taking time out for yourself, showing up for yourself and depending on Allah are all crucial add-ons to daily routines.
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In this episode Kaiynath discusses the changes an environment has on you, with the impacts and the way it can represent you, as well as how mums always know best!
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Kaiynath sits down for a refreshing and forward episode about creating a life with intentional changes to finally achieve what you so desperately want in life - by putting out good thoughts and positive mindsets to receive them in return!
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Kaiynath sits back and talks about her umrah journey with the audience - a beautiful and uplifting experience with so many different takes and turns, including how a specific dua she made was answered right there, but also tested too.
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Kaiynath is back after a long break from podcasting and social media with an honest conversation, messages from the lovely listeners and a story that is close to her heart, talking about grieving and death.
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In this episode Kaiynath has a heavy discussion surrounding the fear we should have of Allah - out of respect, humility and awe. A beautiful hadith. An understanding of the true aspect of fear and tawakkul.
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In this episode Kaiynath finds some amazing Reddit threads to actually pleasantly surprise the listeners with this week!
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In this episode, Kaiynath finds some interesting Muslim threads on Reddit!
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In this episode Kaiynath discusses the various perspectives regarding Islam that is portrayed to younger children surrounding the obligatory acts, as well as answers some of your responses on the topic. And as usual, some interesting Reddit threads.
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Kaiynath is back with another episode and talks about the setbacks and aims we have when setting goals, and the difference between motivation and deadline. With a spin on goals in the sense of Islamic aims and aspirations, and Reddit threads!
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In this episode Kaiynath sits down and goes through a new set of Reddit threads including a handpicked thread sent in by the listeners!
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In this episode Kaiynath talks about all things ghosting, isolating and mental break-ing. It's a solid episode with a different perspective on why people ghost friends, messages and calls. Also the usual Reddit threads - with a beautiful message on how to deal with wanting male attention!
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Kaiynath is back with another episode to discuss some crazy Reddit threads ranging from all sorts of issues - join her for a lighthearted episode and some shockers.
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In this episode Kaiynath and Yasmin sit down and talk about the benefits of having righteous friends and people who will keep you on the right path! Apologies for the slight audio difference. They also sat down and discussed anonymous questions sent in and a reddit thread as usual.
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In this episode, Kaiynath goes into detail about the positives and negatives of the Muslim community when it comes to welcoming new people and judging our own fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. And as usual, a Reddit thread to finish it off.
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A deep and mentally challenging episode in which Kaiynath sits down and talks about the age old traditions and practices regarding the birth of daughters, the negativity where it arose from and how Islam came to abolish these practices. TW: miscarriage.
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In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the links and connections between income, rizq and wealth. Charity is an act that does not decrease our wealth in Islam, yet sadly the message has been lost roughly in today's generation. And Reddit threads!
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In this episode Kaiynath is in Morocco! Join her for a little chat on threads, confessions and questions from Reddit. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs
Daanish Mahmood, also known as Daanish.medic on Instagram and Tiktok, joined Kaiynath this week to have a deep conversation about Islam and how it reformed productivity for him, as well as the massive impact it had on his journey through medicine. It got a little emotional as well!
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Kaiynath sits down to reflect on the whole concept of gut instinct and why it is so strong when coming to make decisions and warnings about situations. And we are back with the Relax with Reddit segment!
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Kaiynath sits down for a deeper conversation this week, discussing why she dropped out of the masters - many reasons and the importance of mental health and happiness. Get your headphones and your snacks!
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In this episode Kaiynath sits down to talk to Zoulfa Katouh, the author of the new novel - As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow. Zoulfa opens up on the Muslim-based novel, what it means to her to represent Muslims in the current literature world and her own experiences as a Muslim in a predominantly non-Muslim country. The book is out now in all bookstores across the world! And as usual, the episode comes with the juicy Reddit threads!
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In this episode, Kaiynath talks about the benefits of journaling but more importantly, the concept of reflecting back on life and understanding your own emotions to situations and the different stages we face. And as usual, your Reddit threads are back! TW: suicide and self harm.
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In this episode, Kaiynath sits down to talk about the struggles of hijab and the concept of whether it is a journey, and how it links to the differences between men and women when it comes to visually representing Islam and being a visible Muslim. And as usual, some classic Reddit threads.
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In this episode, Kaiynath asked the Instagram followers what their major icks and red flags were in the opposite gender - aaand the responses just kept on coming!
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In this episode, Kaiynath sits down to talk about how you cannot expect to grow and thrive in an environment which has negatively impacted you and caused trauma and emotional distresses. And this week, there are some anonymous stories sent in by the listeners with some really good take home messages.
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In this episode Kaiynath goes through some Reddit threads sent in by a listener which includes a trigger warning as it talks about self harm, abuse and SA.
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In this episode Kaiynath sits down and talks through some anonymous articles written in the Sister Guide, shocking and raw stories that open up new perspectives.
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Amirah joins Kaiynath on this week's episode to sit down and talk about her journey with hijab, her relationship with Allah and answer some of your questions regarding relationships and marriage, as well as a good old Reddit thread rant!
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In this episode, Kaiynath talks about her recent absence on social media and how she benefitted from it, including how she changed the way she uses it now. She goes through the reasons as to how social media can sometimes have a negative effect and also answered some of the questions you guys sent through on Instagram!
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On this week's episode of The Word Affairs podcast, we have a special guest - the first ever listener who reached out about the podcast - Hamzah, a.k.a @h1_m__ on Instagram (drop a follow guys). As he is currently a second year medical student progressing onto third, Hamzah joined Kaiynath to talk about the harsh reality of studying medicine and being at medical school, as well as answering questions from the listeners, including some on marriage and imposter syndrome. And as usual, Reddit saved the day at the end, coming through with some amazing threads to discuss.
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In this crazy episode, Kaiynath reflects back on advcie given by older people to their younger self in the past...and then somehow goes down a tunnel of horror creepy stories that literally gave goosebumps to her!
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Kaiynath is back with another episode and this week she sits down to rant about the hate we can sometimes receive online and the differences in opinion - a great conversation to have, discussing the good and bad to social media and why it can be really challenging sometimes. As usual, this week's Relax With Reddit segment comes with some juicy stories!
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In this episode Kaiynath sits down to discuss some questions and ideas sent in by the listeners, ranging from education, university, tech all the way to love, marriage and tiktok!
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In this episode, Kaiynath sits down to talk about how the cost of living has increased massively in the UK and how it's affected people around us. With petrol, food banks and the NHS being discussed, Kaiynath shares some stories on how different money looks today. And as usual, the weekly Relax with Reddit feature is back!
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In this episode Kaiynath goes through reddit threads in detail and discusses some of the crazy stories out there!
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In this week's episode Kaiynath discusses the past and present experiences with burn out, how to identify it and why it is so important to do so. Along with the classic Reddit segments, which this week contains some really interesting conversations.
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Trigger Warning: this episode contains personal stories and explanations regarding black magic and evil eye, including death.
In this episode, Kaiynath delves into the concept of black magic and what the Qur'an says about it, including the revelation of Surah Al-Nas and Surah Al-Falaq. With many stories sent in by the listeners, Kaiynath delves into personal experiences with magic and nazr.
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In this week's episode, Kaiynath sits down to discuss what mahr is, the hadiths regarding mahr and what you guys would want as your ideal mahr! Also, this week's Relax with Reddit may be a little different but its just as shocking or maybe even more...
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Kaiynath is back with another episode this week and we're talking all things permissible and non-permissible - haram and halal! Kaiynath discusses the meanings of what it truly means, the concept of eating halal and more importantly, the concept of earning halal and how it affects your relationship with your Creator when you eat haram. The episode rounds off with the weekly Relax with Reddit segment.
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In this slightly different episode, Kaiynath looks through some anonymous questions sent through on Sisters Guide, an online forum website where people send in their dilemmas and questions for someone to answer, ranging from absolutely anything to everything. Join Kaiynath as she goes through some easy and others, slightly thought-provoking dilemmas to see what the world is getting up to.
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This week's episode features a serious casual chat on the pressures of social media in terms of fitnah and insecurities and how it can affect your mental health, but also, the differences in expectations and reactions of men and women. And Kaiynath discusses some juicy Reddit threads!
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A much awaited episode - Kaiynath delves into the problematic and troubling issues surrounding caste and race and how these effectively can affect one's faith, deen, happiness and humility. With the usual Relax With Reddit threads!
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In this Kaiynath talks about the concept of whether girls genuinely support each other when it boils down to success, working hard and pretty looks. A little update on life as well as the classic Reddit rants!!
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In this week's episode, Kaiynath answers all of your fun questions that you asked on Instagram! There's all sorts of questions from food to marriage and cats, of course cats! And the weekly reddit segment makes an appearance too.
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In this episode Kaiynath delves into buying planners focused on productivity and the problems that come with it, as well as the concept of capitalism and how the society is rapidly changing with the notion of consumption. And a reddit segment as usual!
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In this episode Kaiynath talks about what tabarruj is and the evidences surrounding it, but on a deeper level, the true concept of hijab. What we need to understand is hijab is a commandment and we can move on to deeper conversations. And the weekly Relax With Reddit segment too!!
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Zara, the podcaster of 'unwind' joins us on this week's episode of The Word Affairs! Join Kaiynath and Zara as they talk about mental health in relation to overthinking and anxiety and how getting closer to Islam allowed them to face these feelings, including the true essence of tahajjud alongside some stories of the prophets! And of course, this week's episode ends with a Relax With Reddit thread.
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In this very candid episode, Kaiynath sits down to talk to you all about a recently requested episode on children and innocence as well as how with age and getting close to deen, hearts can be softened and open up. Join her in this episode as the Relax with Reddit thread is back and candid, open conversations are discussed.
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In this episode, Kaiynath talks about changes and the lessons she learned in 2021 by reflecting back and sharing her memories and views with the rest of the listeners. Join her as she talks about the plan of Allah and how it is always better than what we plan, the concept of sabr and tawakkul and the different dimensions we can see it through and of course, a Relax With Reddit thread to ponder over at the end of the episode.
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Kaiynath recently asked people on Instagram if they wanted to know anything - and the questions just piled up! In this episode, Kaiynath sits down and answers your questions, every thought and inquiry you've all had about the podcast, life and her experiences with deen. Join her in this episode for all the juicy details and follow her on Instagram to be a part of the next poll.
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The guest for this week's episode is the loveliest soul ever - Iram, a second year medical student and the owner of the incredibly aesthetic Instagram account @iramslife - a personal inspiration of mine. Join Kaiynath and Iram on this week's episode as they delve into all the setbacks they faced during their academic journeys and how they overcame them. Hardships can actually be a blessing from Allah and the two of them discuss how today they are so thankful for all the difficulties they went through in life. And patronising comments?! Of course they've had their fair share of condescending tones and disrespectful comments, which they share in this episode!
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Hey guys, Kaiynath is back with another episode! This week Kaiynath talks about the power of Allah, the power of dua and how it is answered - with a personal experience of how a certain dua was answered 4 years later by Allah. Islam is beautiful as we have a direct connection with Allah through praying and conversing, and the fact that dua has the ability to change qadr and is heard by Allah from the minute it is uttered. Join Kaiynath for a catch-up, a personal experience and the weekly segment of Relax with Reddit.
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In this episode, Kaiynath interviews Anisa - a second year physician associate student from London who is currently completing her masters and running her own business - Ladies In Healthcare. Join them for as they discuss the PA masters course, applying, expectations from parents and the South Asian community on marriage, children and the concept of 'time,' including many more pressures faced by South Asian women.
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Trigger Warning Abuse, Domestic abuse and mentions of suicide.
In this episode Kaiynath begins by discussing a little of everything - what it's like to work full time in the UK, answering messages from women and avoiding the men, and the concept of halal and haram income. With the online confessions, there may be some upsetting confessions for some listeners so a trigger warning has been placed.
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In this requested episode by TWA listeners, Kaiynath goes to town about how the beauty standards of today have warped our brains into thinking we are simply not good enough. Add imperfections into the mix and sprinkle it with the struggles women face when it comes to the hijab - wearing it, wanting to take it off, not wearing it properly or wanting to put it on for the first time. It's a heavy one, with some confessions at the end of the episode as well, taken from the world of the internet!
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Join Kaiynath to relax and unwind for the day with Reddit threads - just a little reminder that these are quite deep and complex conversations and so prepare yourself for them. New installment to the podcast? Relax on Reddit.
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As chosen by the listeners, this week Kaiynath talks about the depth of Allah's mercy and how forgiving God is. Sometimes the act of sins and our behaviour can weigh us down and cause difficulties to pray. Kaiynath discusses the relevant hadiths and stories with personal experiences to understand why sinning and praying are connected to Allah's mercy, and how creating a relationship with God helps to pray regularly.
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Kaiynath is joined by her best friend Rabia Nasir as they sit down and talk about friendships and judgment towards others, university and cities, and wearing the hijab when getting closer to Islam.
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Very often we are told that when we're feeling low we need to take a day-off and care for ourselves - run that hot bath, light those candles, watch that film on Netflix. But what about when you've been feeling low and numb for weeks on end? The difference between caring for mental health and caring for mental illness is something we tend to mix and Kaiynath discusses her various experiences with mental health journeys, especially with the impact of studying and how mental illness need the professional help they deserve.
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In this episode Kaiynath delves into how she first connected with Islam and how she began studying the Qur'an and Arabic in her spare time with hadiths and relevant commentaries. Just like academic studying, Islamic studying requires dedication and commitment and courses can help you on the way too.
Show Notes:
Tafseer notes: https://thethinkingmuslim.com/naktafseernotes/
Abdur Rahman's mastering Medina Arabic: https://abdurrahman.org/arabic-learning/madina-arabic/
Hadiths information: https://sunnah.com/bukhari , https://islamclass.wordpress.com/ , https://repository.bsi.ac.id/index.php/unduh/item/220862/CITSM-2017---Hadith-Degree-Classification..-20-25.pdf
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Racism within our communities and between communities is most likely the main cause for the difficulty of interracial marriages and in this episode, Kaiynath delves into the reason why there is no room for racism in Muslim communities, in relation to the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the sunnah. Join her in this week's episode to understand the why the backlash against interracial marriages needs to stop and how it can happen in the first place.
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Show Notes:
https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/1138/what-does-the-quran-say-about-interracial-marriages
In this episode Kaiynath discusses why waking up early pretty much changes your life and routine - better habits, more blessings and more time to commit to the things you want to achieve. With the chat about GCSEs, A-Levels and university, Kaiynath dives into the significance of early mornings and just how important Fajr is for the Muslim lifestyle.
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Amirah, a fourth year medical student at the University of Leeds, and Zohaib, a surgeon in Manchester, join Kaiynath on the podcast this week where they discuss the work of Lifesavers organised by the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) and how the organisation reaches out to members of the communities by holding events in mosques to teach people about essential skills such as life support, CPR and resuscitation. They answer questions on what BIMA is and what Lifesavers do, how it all began and how you can get involved, whether as a volunteer or to learn the techniques. All Muslims and non-Muslims can join and you do not have to be from a healthcare background - simply join and learn these essential life skills!
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Why is there such a contrast of opinions towards working women in the South Asian communities? Kaiynath delves into the different attitudes certain people of communities hold against South Asian women who work and put their career first, and how it stems from generational changes and patriarchal expectations of women and their stereotypical roles.
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In this detailed episode, Kaiynath delves into the true meaning of modesty and the hijab for Muslim women. She talks about her own journey with the hijab and how due to social media and other influences, it can be difficult to truly obtain the correct form of modesty. By learning, un-learning and re-learning what modesty really means, girls nowadays are faced with many external and internal struggles of wearing the hijab.
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In this episode, Kaiynath delves into what burnout syndrome is and how prevalent is can be in a stressful workplace and even through studying. Not only does it cause negative feelings and exhaustion, it can lead to creating distance from the one aspect you want to achieve, whether that may be working and earning money, studying to achieve good grades or even in your faith towards your religion and praying consistently.
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Statistics on education burnout syndrome: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/11/students-staff-academic-burnout-national-college-health-assessment#:~:text=The%20National%20College%20Health%20Assessment,higher%20in%20this%20year's%20assessment.
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Study of empathy and burnout relationship in practitioners: DEVELOPING CLINICAL EMPATHY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PATIENT CARE - St. George's, University of London, FutureLearn
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In this episode, Kaiynath discusses how working life can sometimes take a hit and lead to burn-out and how the words of others can affect how you view different careers and jobs. Remember - there is no such thing as the 'best' career! Someone working in retail is just as 'good' as someone working as a doctor!
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Kaiynath is back for another episode with her 16 year-old brother Armaan Rabnawaz, a.k.a the bestie! In this episode, they discuss and have a chat about friends and the all-time questions, and talk about productivity and planning as well as having the generic argument about toxic masculinity and femininity.
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In this episode Kaiynath discusses the different viewpoints of manifesting, words of affirmation and journaling - and how it can all tie in with God and religion.
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The very first guest joins The Word Affairs podcast this week and it is Vidushi from Minnesota, America! A friend of Kaiynath's, Vidushi is currently a senior in high school and a tiktoker who makes desi content, and in this episode, Vidushi and Kaiynath discuss what it feels like to be judged in the communities for simply being who we are by the elder generation, the other women and sometimes even by people their own age. They talk about competition, judgement and how sometimes women can be the gateholders of patriarchy.
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The podcast hit 1000 plays! A small number in comparison to others albeit, but still some warm and gooey news! Kaiynath delves into the concept of timelines in this episode and discusses why we tend to fear how long it will take to achieve what you want, as long periods of time scare us off the things we want. As everyone has different dreams and visions, their journeys will be different and so timelines will differ. Sometimes we fall into the trap of adhering to society's expectations of completing a 'checklist' - a list of all the things you need to get done by x,y or z age. But as the pandemic has taught us, some plans and goals may come to a complete standstill for a while. And that is completely okay.
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In this episode, Kaiynath talks about how some friends are most likely to be fake if they cannot be happy for you. Being happy in someone's happiness is a sign you want the best for them and sometimes if some people cannot be happy for you on your success, jealousy could be around the corner and the evil eye (nazr) is a sign. With what good friends look like, the red flags of fake friends and an approach to friends from the Islamic perspective, Kaiynath goes into detail with examples of how to spot fake friends. Cut them off!
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The three ways to truly know a person from an Islamic perspective - https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-lifestyle-matters/6-hadith-about-friendship-that-you-may-be-surprised-to-read
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Kaiynath finished her degree on a random Thursday this week! After three long years of university, studying and stress, here is an episode where she delves into what makes university so important for development and growth and how we need to take every day as it comes. With Asian cultural and community expectations and personal realisations about stress, Kaiynath discusses the effects of what finishing her degree feels like and how burn-out can really affect people.
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As you may have noticed, the current headlines and new outlets are covering the ethnic cleansing and destruction of Palestine by the Israeli Zionists. In this emotional episode, Kaiynath discusses why the words being used are misleading and diluting the atrocities committed by the Israelis.
This is not an act of evil against just anyone. This is an act of evil against the whole of humanity.
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Kaiynath is back with another episode and it's another storytime! In this episode she talks about the time when she had to defend herself and draw the line with authority figures as she was not being treated right. As humans, we tend to overstep boundaries and let them be overstepped too. In this episode Kaiynath opens up about how important it is to speak up for yourself especially if you are being belittled or treated wrongly.
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In this deep and serious conversation, Kaiynath opens up about mental health challenges including the big overthinking consumer. Overthinking is currently something she has faced a lot and struggled with and with experiences and examples, she talks about how it can consume her as well as the people around her. With some tips and advice for people who struggle with overthinking, Kaiynath engages with the fact that nowadays thousands of people are suffering from this issue in a world where we talk so much yet meet so little.
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In this week's chatty and more relaxed episode, Kaiynath talks about how actually starting a podcast has helped her put herself out there after taking inspiration from the award-winning podcast Not Overthinking. By putting yourself out there, whether it is just for fun or for a career-driven motive, Kaiynath discusses the benefits of using the internet world to get yourself across to other people, whether it be through a podcast, social media, Youtubing or blogging.
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Not Overthinking - Ali and Taimur Abdaal
Teenager Therapy - Flighthouse
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Comparing a traditional 9-5 job, minimum wage and graduate jobs to the new hustle culture and small businesses can lead to different thoughts and opinions. Kaiynath chats about how rich is rich and what some people would classify as wealthy. Would you put wealthy and financially stable together or on a spectrum?
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Kaiynath talks about one of the niche duas of Islam today - Istikhaara. Generally referred to as the dua used to ask Allah for His guidance and counsel, Kaiynath delves into the misconceptions surrounding Istikhaara and a few stories relating to it, as well as the ways duas can be answered.
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In the generations of today, loneliness affects us all but in different ways. Kaiynath talks about the differences in loneliness with the older and younger generation and how personal experiences with people her age and the elderly have affected her. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk thewordaffairspodcast@gmail.com
Ever thought about how quickly motivation fades and leaves you back to square one? Kaiynath discusses why she thinks and agrees with others about the need to replace the term 'motivation' with discipline - we need to replace the short-term, temporary fix with a long-standing commitment to working harder and consistent.
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First of all, the audio quality is really poor at the beginning due to the wrong microphone being used but apologies! But apart from that, this week Kaiynath sits down to review 'Reclaim Your Heart' by Yasmin Mogahed, a highly acclaimed self-help book centred on Islam and emotional wellbeing. Although quite sceptical of self-help books, Kaiynath goes into the details of how this book has been life-changing and has helped shape her perspective of being a Muslim with a heart and emotions.
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As the end of final year is soon approaching, Kaiynath sits down and takes the time to reflect back on her university experience right from first year to now, in the middle of the pandemic. One thing to always remember is that whilst university is worthwhile and valued, it may not be for everyone and at the end of the day, it is okay to go down a different route and have things unplanned.
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As a British South Asian herself, Kaiynath can relate very well to the troubles and hostility faced by the rest living in the UK. Kaiynath talks about the recent documentary she watched - 'Here Today, Here Tomorrow' and how it reflects the views of the South Asians living in Britain in the 1980s but also, the differences in views and opinions of the younger and elder generation, and how there are parallels between the era of the past and today. With personal stories of facing hostility and the stories collected by Kavita Puri for her series on BBC Radio 4 - '3 Pounds In My Pocket,' Kaiynath talks about the racism, hostility and dynamics faced by people of colour in the past years and recent events. 'Here Today, Here Tomorrow,' Zia Mohyeddin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPvpVHO_Jf0 'They came from south Asia to help rebuild Britain. The racism they saw then is back,' Kavita Puri - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/20/south-asia-racism-testimonies-hostility '3 Pounds In My Pocket,' Kavita Puri, BBC Radio 4 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03xq6h7 Contact Kaiynath: thewordaffairspodcast@gmail.com www.thewordaffairs.co.uk
So as a Muslim herself, Kaiynath has understood how it feels to be perceived and judged based on your religion, but from social media and influencers she has learned how difficult it can be for people who have found their way to Islam and converted. Kaiynath talks about the pressure Muslim converts face from other Muslims and the public and non-Muslims, as well as the issues in the Muslim communities as well as the classic argument of Islam vs. culture.
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The Word Affairs is currently no. 9 in Society and Culture in Uzbekistan! As a biomedical student, Kaiynath has spent the past weeks studying the mechanisms of cancer and how difficult it actually is to acquire mutations leading to it. Kaiynath looks into why cancer is actually quite rare despite the amount of mutations in a lifetime, the money spent on cancer and research into it and opens up about personal stories of how cancer affects us and the ones we love emotionally.
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2021 is here! And with the new year, Kaiynath takes a minute to reflect back on what 2020 taught her and how she has changed as a person in the past year. With reflections and storytimes and snippets of advice, 2020 ends on good and bad notes for all of us and we can only hope that the new year brings around a fresh change and hope for the future.
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Back with another episode and this week, Kaiynath spills about the struggles of spending and saving and why you shouldn't beat yourself up about spending too much and worrying about savings. There is a balance to everything and the same goes for money too, as well as a little hint on investing.
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Have you ever read a book or watched a film that has stayed with you for a lot longer than it should have? Ever resonated on a personal level to the media you watch or the books you read? Kaiynath is back with another episode on literature and discusses how McEwan's 'Atonement' novel has touched her since the first time she read it and a personal opinion - the books are always better than the movies but the movie to this one did a pretty good job. Here are 3 reasons (alongside a bit of fangirling) why everyone should read this novel and how it's got a bit of cheeky psychology behind it too.
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The number of people suffering from some aspect of imposter syndrome has recently increased, with up to 20% of most university students suffering from self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. Kaiynath discusses the research surrounding the phenomenon and focuses on how early upbringing and different family dynamics play into this condition in later adulthood life.
Kaiynath is back with another episode and this time, she talks about a recent failure she experienced, how she felt and what she learned from it. With passages from her novel and Dr. A'id al-Qarni's 'Don't Be Sad' book, she sums up her failure, what caused it and how it changed things around for her once she reflected on the lessons it taught her and ultimately, in the end, even showed gratitude for it!
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Another personal episode of The Word Affairs podcast, where Kaiynath goes back a few years and talks about the time she was in hospital because the doctors thought she had a brain tumour after a simple routine eye check-up. She talks about the experience and what she realised about the doctors, nurses and the NHS in general and how it changed the way she thought about life.
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Kaiynath gets a little personal in this episode and discusses the triggering of mental breakdowns, the intrusive thoughts and how to deal with it, with personal stories alongside. If you ever need to talk to someone, do not delay it - talk to whoever you can. Someone out there somewhere is thinking of you, caring for you and wants the best for you. Please do not ever think you are alone.
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"Allah is the best of planners."
As Muslims, it is a phrase we hear often and are reminded of from time to time. Kaiynath discusses how this reminder has changed the way she perceives life and situations and how if we integrate this into the way we approach decision-making, we will find comfort in knowing our Creator knows what is best for us and everything is a part of Allah's decree.
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In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the good and the bad of the American-Pakistani Islamic speaker Nouman Ali Khan's book 'Revive Your Heart: Putting Life Into Perspective.' She reads some excerpts from specific chapters and attempts the Arabic here and there too!
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Kaiynath is here to and explain and apologise for her disappearance in the recent weeks on the podcast! Listen to the episode and head over to www.thewordaffairs.co.uk to fill out a quick response on what you thought about this week's quick episode.
As all teenagers tackle the milestone of GCSE examinations, many are faced with the effect it has on their mental health. After tutoring GCSE Science students for the past three years, Kaiynath talks about how she noticed the mental health effects of exams on students and how she created a welcoming, safe atmosphere for them to open up and help them through their journey of GCSEs and the ups and downs of their mental health.
By some its considered an essential of the modern day world, but journaling has been around for centuries. Kaiynath reflects back on 5 things she learned from 10 months of writing in a journal and as she continues to do so, many other people have also realised the benefits of sitting down with yourself and letting your mind run free on paper with a pen in your hand.
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What's All This About Journaling? - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/style/journaling-benefits.html
You may already be an early bird, or actually a night owl, but the benefits of waking up early and starting your day before anyone else are vast and work for many people. Kaiynath talks through some of the advantages of waking up earlier and relates it back to some of the Sunnahs in Islam and how we can integrate our day to combine both religion, productivity to succeed and become more efficient throughout the day.
People think differently and thoughts do not always align, but we need to realise that it's okay! Kaiynath talks about how we are all individuals and discusses some examples of times when people have thought differently to her, and how everyone relates to being affected by other people's opinions.
Kaiynath talks about practising Islam and how sometimes people can get caught up with struggling with the idea of the bare necessities of being a Muslim as being conceived as not enough and how easy it is for us to compare to one another.
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BAME communities frequently appear in the statistics in health and social services and Kaiynath explores how the statistics represent Black, Asian and Minority Ethnics in the health services of England and Wales and how our lifestyles and factors influence the data collected that we see today. Show notes: BAME and its definitions- https://www.london.gov.uk/questions/2018/0064#:~:text=The%20acronym%20BAME%20stands%20for,to%20country%20origin%20or%20affiliation Population distribution in England and Wales - https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/uk-population-by-ethnicity/national-and-regional-populations/population-of-england-and-wales/latest Mental health and BAME communities - http://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bitc-factsheet-bame-women-mentalhealthandcovid-19-may2020.pdf BAME women and COVID-19 pregnancy in the UK -http://www.healtheuropa.eu/bame-women-account-for-majority-of-uk-covid-19-pregnancy-admissions/100564/ South Asian communities and diabetes - https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-11/south_asian_report.pdf The taboo of mental health amongst South Asians - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36489893
So recently, Kaiynath came across an online website called Real Talk The Game, consisting of decks which have questions surrounding personal, intimate conversations that require you to think about what you hold close to you and what memories stand out the most. Normally done with friends and family, but as there were no guests, she went through the Late Night deck herself! Try the game out for yourself and see what type of conversations it can lead to.
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Real Talk The Game, as played by the Teenager Therapy podcast - https://realtalkthegame.com/
Welcome to The Word Affairs! If you're looking for a podcast touching on topics like Islam, culture, mental health and the occasional geeky research, then this is the place for you. My name is Kaiynath, I'm 20, currently at university and can talk for as long as humanly possible.
Healthy competition is motivating and powering most of the times but the line between healthy and unhealthy competition is blurred and at times, we can cross into the darker side of it. Kaiynath discusses the differences between the two of them and how integrated competition is within the South Asian communities.
Show Notes:
Unhealthy and Healthy Competition, Skybound - https://goskybound.com/unhealthy-and-healthy-competition/
Kaiynath talks about her personal experience of growing up with Islam and identifying as a Muslim throughout the years, and her Muslim identity now at the age of 20. The influences of culture, upbringing and exposure to the British culture impact how we take on Islam and our responsibility of representing faith and how we want to teach the foundations and principles to our children in the future. New episode every Friday! Show notes: Identity and Upbringing in South Asian Families, by Michela Franceschelli: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313822252_Identity_and_Upbringing_in_South_Asian_Muslim_Families
In this episode, Kaiynath reflects on the generations of the South Asian communities and how cultural norms and expectations have changed and expanded as the generations have grown and time has moved on. The way we dress, the careers and commitments we choose and even talking about mental health has changed, making us very different from the very first people who brought us here. Show notes: A study by Soorkia, Snelgar and Swami (2011) investigating the perceptions of seeking psychological help amongst South Asian university students: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13674676.2010.494176
In this episode, Kaiynath talks about the power and importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and more importantly, how causes cannot be compared in order to belittle and gaslight them. The racism and discrimination faced by many on a daily basis, whether direct or casual, is discussed and how everyone should stand up for what they believe in and for what is right.
In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the psychology behind the Underdog Effect and how each of us may have experienced this at some point in our lives. The making of the classic underdog is broken down and theories of as to why we all resonate so much with them are talked about.
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https://www.vox.com/2015/3/20/8260445/underdogs-psychology - Vox's take on the representation of the underdog in sports
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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167207307488?journalCode=pspc - 'The Appeal of the Underdog,' research by Vandello et al.
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https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7313&context=etd - 'Selling the American Dream: The Comic Underdog in Film' by Anne Glenisla Hart
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https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3898&context=etd&httpsredir=1&referer= - 'The underdog effect: Definition, limitations, and motivations. why do we support those at a competitive disadvantage?' by Nadav Goldschmeid, research investigating various theories of the Underdog Effect
In the very first episode of The Word Affairs, Kaiynath will be introducing the podcast, talking a little bit about what are the main aims of each episode and introducing herself. The affair of this week's episode is motivation! What does it mean to be motivated? And how is it linked to the concept of discipline? And of course, every episode ends with a weekly recommendation.
Some of the interesting pieces of research this episode focuses on are linked down below if you'd like to look it up later on:
The Not Overthinking podcast's take on motivation - https://www.notoverthinking.com/episodes/a-critique-of-not-overthinking
Comparing motivation and discipline - http://www.wisdomination.com/screw-motivation-what-you-need-is-discipline/
Anas Nuur Ali - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIVGp0SVAKw
The genetic studies of genius - https://www.verywellmind.com/lewis-terman-biography-2795523