The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya: Recent Episodes
Angela & Safiya at Hamda-Loves.net
Angela Soumas is a nutritionist and Mindest coach, and Safiya Ascoli-Ball, a Pilates and Taekwondo Instructor. Masha' Allah, by the Will and Grace of Allah, we both converted to Islam several decades ago. We're passionate about our Faith and its many benefits on all levels of human life, whether spiritual, physical, mental, or social. We share our knowledge on how to lead a wholesome life through articles on our website, recorded videos and our weekly show on Heritage Radio. Find out more about all our projects on our website: hamda-loves.net.The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is first broadcast live on Greater Manchester's Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm UK time. Please note that whatever we say is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure. If you are in doubt, do consult a healthcare practitioner, before applying any change to your lifestyle.
In this episode we explore what to do or not do, what to eat or not eat , all in our quest to stay healthy! Staying healthy during the winter months can be difficult, but it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Winter typically means more time spent indoors and a time when germs are easily spread—this can lead us to get sick more frequently. Luckily, there are ways to prevent illness and stay healthy all year round, so you do things you’d like to do, rather than stay at home sick with a cold.
This episode is also available on Spotify and Stitcher on our Channel Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 12th October 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
What is insulin? What is insulin resistance? In this show we are going over 15 insulin resistance symptoms because insulin resistance is extremely common. Although it is common, it often goes undiagnosed because doctors do not routinely test for fasting insulin. We also explore some of the causes of insulin resistance and what you can do to reverse it, because the good news is: it is reversible.
This episode and many others are also available as a podcast on Spotify and Stitcher at Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 24th of August, 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
What is actually stress? what is the process involved? how does it affect my body? what can I do about it? Don't stress, Angela & Safiya will be answering all of these questions in this new episode of the Wellness Show.
You'll learn about the stress response (fight or flight) and what processes are involved from the event causing the response, to the hormones released to help you deal with it and recover from the initial shock; what happens if your brain cannot de-escalate after the event; the physical impacts; and finally, as usual, Angela and Safiya give you valuable short-term and long-term strategies you can follow to try and reduce the stress you may experience.
This episode (and all others) is available on YouTube at Wellness with Angela & Safia.
Useful link:
https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgon...
This episode was broadcast live on 5th October 2022 on Heritage Radio
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, on DAB, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Vitamins are nutrients that our bodies need to develop and function normally. They include vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, choline, and the B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate/folic acid).
In this episode, Angela and Safiya discuss the importance of C: What is its function and where to find it. What should you do if you fear you're not getting enough from your diet? We are delving deeper into vitamin C, beyond taking it to prevent a cold. We are also talking about anaemia and aging and much more!
This episode, and more, is also available on YouTube on our Channel Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 21st of September 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Vitamins are nutrients that our bodies need to develop and function normally. They include vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, choline, and the B vitamins.
In this episode, Angela and Safiya discuss the importance of all the B vitamins (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Biotin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Folate/folic acid).
B vitamins are important for making sure the body’s cells are functioning properly. They help the body convert food into energy (metabolism), create new blood cells, and maintain healthy skin cells, brain cells, and other body tissues.
This episode - and many more - is also available on YouTube at our channel Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 5th October 2022 on Heritage Radio
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
In this episode, Solace CEO, Aliyah Quadri talks to Angela & Safiya about the charity, which she set up over 10 years ago, to support other female converts like herself who may be struggling for a number of reasons, whether these are due to non-Muslim family rejection, marital issues or simply trying to navigate their new life. Solace supports new Muslims as well as those who converted years ago.
This was an inspiring, honest discussion with another trailblazing sister, masha Allah! We can't wait to follow the new projects she announced, such as the marital workshops!
Solace:
"Supporting Reverts beyond the Shahaadah - Embraced Islam. Lost family, lost friends. Solace is a registered charity committed to helping revert sisters in difficulty. Help us help them"
Solace: https://www.solaceuk.org/
https://www.solaceuk.org/walkwithher/ [Correction from the interview: The fundraising target is only £150 to join the walk]
Honest Tea Talk YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HonestTeaTalk
This episode - and more - is available on our YouTube channel at Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 21st September 2022 on Heritage Radio
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Kids fighting, mum and dad screaming to get things done, feeling like you're always rushing and it's a mess everywhere... Sounds familiar?
Don't panic, our super expert Kathleen Roche-Nagi of Approachable Parenting is here to guide you!
Drawing on her experience developing and delivering AP's 5 Pillars of Parenting programme, she suggests a few tweaks which can make the whole difference, from pregnancy to teens, and even on how to choose the right partner who will become the right parent!
This episode is packed full with tips which, we hope, will inspire you, insha Allah.
Links to websites and books mentioned in the show:
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Approachable Parenting: https://approachableparenting.org/ look up Kathleen's parenting courses and pre-marriage workshops too.
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Dunstan Baby: https://www.dunstanbaby.com - How to recognise your baby's different cries.
- 5 Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com - Discover which acts make you feel loved
- Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus, by John Gray - Understand male and female natural behaviours to avoid unnecessary arguments.
This episode - and more - is available on our YouTube channel at Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 14th September 2022 on Heritage Radio
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone/
In this episode, we had the great pleasure of having two trailblazers share with us their inspiring journey with sports and advice on how to lead a more active, healthier lifestyle. This show was in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester, more information at:
https://beeactive.tfgm.com/
Anna Stishova is a Russian convert to Islam and a female paddler living in Bolton.
She started paddling (kayaking and rafting) in Russia as a teenager. After moving to UK, she had a quiet and not very active life. She rediscovered paddling years later in London at a local canoe club. White water kayaking at that moment was very male-dominated, especially on the river trips, so she decided to switch to marathon flat water racing. It was more organised, structured and respectful, and there were many women competing on entry levels.
In 2017 she attempted her first Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon Race as the only hijabi woman in the race. She competed another two times in that race since.
She qualified as a paddlesports instructor (PSI) and became a #ShePaddles Ambassador with British Canoeing last year to encourage more Muslim women and girls to take up paddling. She is also a member of the Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG) for British Canoeing, where they help to develop an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy plan for British Canoeing for years to come.
This summer, with Anderton Centre, she held the first ever UK Family Eid Paddle Event, where many Muslim families came and tried kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP).
In addition, she also set up the Muslim Girls Paddle Sports Club - with monthly sessions between July and October to allow Muslim girls and women to try the paddlesports like SUP and kayaking in a female-only group led by female coaches. Definitely a woman to follow!
Instagram: @kayakinghijabi
kayakinghijabi@gmail.com
Rukia Rahman is an Asian woman, mum of two adult children, whose journey to a more active lifestyle began when she got ill with Fibromyalgia which forced her to find solutions for her own health, then went on to coach others to do the same. She now leads walks and hikes in and around South Manchester.
You can reach her at: rukiabrahman@yahoo.co.uk
This episode -and all our shows- are on YouTube on our channel Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 22nd June 2022 on Heritage Radio
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Sports injuries, be they acute like a twisted ankle or a pulled muscle, or chronic like nagging knee pain, are nearly inevitable especially when doing exercise intensively. Learn how you can protect your body and what can help you when injury does happen. Fom the PRICE protocol to rest and good nutrition, Angela & Safiya have it all covered in this new episode of the Wellness Show.
This episode - and more! - is also available on YouTube on our channel Wellness with Angela & Safiya.
This episode was broadcast live on 10th August 2022 on Heritage Radio
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
In this episode, Angela and Safiya discuss the importance of vitamin D and C: What their function is and where to find them, and what you should do if you fear you're not getting enough from your diet or the sun.
This episode and more are all available on our YouTube channel at Wellness with Angela & Safiya
This episode was broadcast live on 27th July 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone
"He lives most life who breathes most air"
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, 19th Century British poet
In this episode, you will find out why many physical and mental health conditions nowadays are linked to bad or not enough breathing, and how to breathe better and deeper.
A good source of knowledge on this is James Nestor, a scientific journalist, author of "Breathe: The Science of the Lost Art", you can find many videos on YouTube.
We also mention the Wim Hof breathing method, also easily found online.
You can listen to this episode - and many more! - on YouTube at Wellness with Angela & Safiya (ep11)
This episode was first broadcast on 2nd March 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
What happens when three adults with ADHD have a chat ??
They start well, then go off on a tangent… or 10!
They speak fast and interrupt each other
They get excited and lose their train of thoughts
They forget to check the time and feel rushed
They get distracted in their head and cannot remember a word that was said over the last 30 seconds at least!...
Does this sound familiar? Well, listen up then! In this episode, we are exploring what ADHD is especially when discovered as an adult with our guest Maria Dowse, a mum of 5, a home educator, who is still finding time to study for a Master in psychology and counselling as a mature student AND with ADHD! Listen to how she found out and what tricks she uses to keep on top of things.
Don't miss our tips to find out if you have ADHD and what to do to still achieve what you want to in life...
This episode was first broadcast on 1st June 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone. Or listen on YouTube at Wellness with Angela & Safiya (ep24)
We spent 30 days refraining from eating, drinking, and other things during the daylight hours and suddenly it all goes away and we're back to our usual life again. So what are the good habits we should keep from Ramadan, and which should we ditch, to continue to reap the benefits for our health long term? Listen to Safiya and Angela list some of the good habits, how to establish them in the long term, and even add new ones.
This episode was first broadcast on 26th May 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
The gut microbiome plays a very important role in your health by helping control digestion and benefiting your immune system and many other aspects of health. An imbalance of unhealthy and healthy microbes in the intestines may contribute to weight gain, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and other disorders. Studies now also show that an unhealthy gut can lead to mental issues including depression. Learn how to improve your gut health to improve your general health and mood in this episode packed full of information, tips, and recipes, as always!
This episode was first broadcast on 1st June 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
For decades, researchers have said that saturated fat in a person’s diet can cause potential harm. Recommendations have typically pointed to a “low fat” diet as the best way to reduce the risk for heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. However, other researchers now argue that saturated fats may not be as inherently harmful and can be included as part of a health-promoting diet. Angela and Safiya go through the latest findings, and benefits of fats for your health, and put back fats where they belong: on your plate.This episode was first broadcast on 15th June 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Cardio, everyone talks about it, everyone seems to be doing it, but what is it exactly and do we truly need it? Angela & Safiya explore this crucial question with mobility specialist Hamza Jonce.
Hamza Jonce finds it very difficult to define himself or to select a specific job title, which would clearly explain what he does, as he has numerous related qualifications and is always reviewing and upgrading his skills and knowledge. He is never stationary.
Having been naturally into sports as a child and young person Jonce Hamza initially trained as a sports therapist and personal trainer. He quickly realised that there was a lot missing and that fitness as a goal on its own without addressing problems with posture, quality of movement and indeed nutrition was very short-sighted and would lead to further health problems, injuries, and imbalances. This lit a spark inside him and lead to his infinite purpose of striving to find ways to help himself and others to function at their optimum potential, and to become the movement specialist he is now.
Topics:
Definition of the word 'cardio-vascular system' vs 'cardio' in the modern fitness world, basic exercises; fast-twitch/slow-twitch muscles, endurance
What's the best approach for general health and weight loss
Don't miss great tips from Hamza he gives in the last 10 mins to improve your mobility, and integrate movement into your daily life!
Links:
Hamza Jonce: joncegeorge@gmail.com - Instagram: @joncegeorge
It's not your mama's yoga YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/Dallapage
Dr Tracy Sims - Roar, and Next Level
Dr Gary Gray, Gray Institute: https://grayinstitute.com/
Chek Institute: https://chekinstitute.com/
This episode is available on YouTube in its entirety [search for our channel "Wellness with Angela & Safiya" then go to ep20]
This episode was first broadcast on 11th May 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Dive into this in-depth analysis of what leads many young people to become depressed, and the false beliefs that can lead them to a vicious circle of negative thinking, with Lamaan Ball, a father of four teens and young adults, Director of Public Qur'an Campaign, and active in Dawah (spreading information about Islam) for nearly 30 years.
!!Trigger warning!! mentions of depression, self-harming, drug use, and suicide.
Find Lamaan Ball's writing on these websites:
Blog: https://investigatingislam.org
Dawah website in 7 languages: https://islamic.org.uk
Public Qu'ran project: publicqurancampaign.org
Timeline:
00.00 - 00.24: Lamaan's journey as a son of Muslim converts who found his own way to Islam
00.25 - 00 - 00.50: Arrogance vs inquisitiveness; teen rebellion/identity; drug addiction, chemicals in the brain; link with the Qur'an
00.50 - 1h14: mental health statistics in the UK; how to break the negative thinking cycle, negative beliefs about oneself
1h14-1h35: Tips on how to recognise signs that someone is planning to commit suicide, how to help them; Mental health and connection with the Qur'an (surat-al-Asr), compassion.
This episode was first broadcast on 4th May 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Sister Lauren Booth joins us 8 mins in for a short chat about living the Tayyib Way, respecting nature, the environment and our bodies, all Amanah from Allah. You can find her series on her channel Lauren Booth Official. She gives tips on how to make your Ramadan and your iftar more green, especially in mosques.
Ressources mentioned
https://www.greeniftar.com/en/
https://www.ifees.org.uk/projects/pla...
30 mins in, Angela & Safiya continue their discussion on fasting, the different types there are, who fasts and why, whether it is for religious or dietary reasons, and the benefits of fasting from food over a period of time. As usual, a show packed full of tips on how to start and break your fast a healthier way!
“Self-care is anything you do to nourish yourself, that’s beneficial to your health" - in this episode Angela and Safiya explore why self care is important to balance our hormones, reduce stress and as a result be healthier. Find out how to create boundaries, me-time moments and crucially when and how to say No!
This episode was first broadcast on 23rd February 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm.
In this new episode of The Wellness Show, Angela and Safiya look at everything to do with sleep! why do we sleep? what happens inside our body when we sleep? how can we improve it and reap all its benefits?
This episode was first broadcast live on 9th February 2022 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm.
This episode is dedicated this time to mental wellness and specifically the power of Du'a to achieve this and reach your goals generally, by turning to Allah for guidance, support and purpose.
To contribute to our project collecting personal stories of Du'a that were answered please email us at: prayers.answered.project@gmail.com and read further info at: whenmyprayerswereanswered.com
This episode was broadcast live on 19th January on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
In this new episode of The Wellness Show, Angela and Safiya give an uncompromising round-up of all the negative effects that refined sugar has on our bodies and suggest useful tips to reduce or even remove it totally from your diet.
This episode was first broadcast live on 2nd February on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio in Greater Manchester on 90.6fm, or online from anywhere in the world either at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Find out more about our various projects and get more information on these topics at our umbrella website: hamda-loves.net.
In this episode, Angela and Safiya explain what a calorie truly is and whether the common idea of reducing calories and doing more exercise really helps towards losing weight.
Find out what Basal Metabolic Rate is and its importance in your daily energy expenditure, how to feel more satiated, and why it can be a problem to focus on calories.
This episode was broadcast live on 29th December 2021 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm.
In this episode, Angela and Safiya explain what a calorie truly is and whether the common idea of reducing calories and doing more exercise really helps towards losing weight.
Find out what Basal Metabolic Rate is and its importance in your daily energy expenditure, how to feel more satiated, and why it can be a problem to focus on calories.
This episode was broadcast live on 29th December 2021 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio device locally on 90.6fm, or online at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
In this episode, Angela and Safiya first explore the various ways to keep your cells healthy, what foods can protect them and what foods can damage them, the various myths around fats, and the damaging effects of refined carbs. In the second half, you'll discover why we tend to make new resolutions for the New Year, how to break down your big goals into smaller more manageable ones and be more successful at achieving them.
Do not miss our simple tips to make small changes that make a big difference!
This episode was broadcast live on 22nd December 2021 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live on your radio device locally on 90.6fm, or online at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
In this first edition, Angela and Safiya introduce themselves, their journey that led them to become a nutritionist and a fitness instructor, and discuss various related topics.
This episode was broadcast live on 8th December 2021 on Heritage Radio.
The Wellness Show with Angela & Safiya is on Heritage Radio every Wednesday at 12pm. You can listen live locally on 90.6fm, or at heritageradio.org.uk, or download the Heritage Radio app on your phone.
Please note that whatever we say is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure. If you are in doubt, do consult a healthcare practitioner, before applying any change to your lifestyle.