The Mindful Muslim Podcast

The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this Ramadan special episode, we spoke to Dina Aziz! She is a Muslim influencer and social media personality, who published her Ramadan Planner: A guide to reflection and growth during the holy month this year! (15th February 2024). With each Ramadan, Dina shares glimpses of her planner, providing invaluable support and preparation for her eager followers embarking on their spiritual journey. Her book that Dina shared online garnered over 1 million clicks and brought wide-spread praise: "So easy to follow . . . I don't know what I would have done without it" "Using this planner is the most productive and closest to God I have been for any Ramadan" "This has made a massive difference in how I'm using the days of Ramadan" We spoke about: Her journey from being an influencer to an author What Ramadan means to her and her inspiration behind writing this planner Her journey of creating this planner and how it can be used to ease your Ramadan experience The many features of her planner and where you can get a copy & so much more! You can connect with Dina in the following ways: Instagram @dinaaaaziz Twitter @dinaaaaziz You can also purchase her Ramadan Planner here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/297081/dina-aziz. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, the Mindful Muslim podcast meets Mindful Muslimah! She has spent the past twenty-five years as a community leader, an educator, and a mentor. She also regularly serves as a public liaison between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Mindful Muslimah is passionate about self-work and creating space for meaningful conversations. She continues to inspire and educate young women across the globe, on how they can bridge the gap between their Muslim and “modern” selves, without compromising their Islamic identity. We explored: Hey journey towards becoming a Mindful Muslimah and what that means A deep dive into relationships and scrutinising some of the common issues presented by Muslim women today How to navigate toxic and abusive relationships plus some thought provoking case studies Signs of trauma and how it can lead to resentment Features of a healthy relationship and what we can do to build one & so much more! You can connect with Mindful Muslimah in one of the following ways: Mindful Muslimah Website Instagram @mindfulmuslimah Youtube @mindfulmuslimah If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. Osman is a medical school student who has struggled with Religious OCD (ROCD). He shared his story with Inspirited Minds on our Mindful Messages Blog, which can be found HERE. He features on this episode, speaking with Adam Afghan about his lived experiences and his journey towards healing. In this episode, they spoke about: His symptoms of ROCD and how he realised what he struggles with How his ROCD led to panic attacks and severe illness How his relationships with others and himself were affected as a result of his struggles with mental health His journey towards coping with and healing from ROCD His advice for fellow Muslims struggling with ROCD & so much more! You can connect with Osman on Instagram @osman.md_ or via email at osmanwmohammad@hotmail.co.uk. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da1cwUyj8P0 The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, we spoke to Jamilla Hekmoun, who is a Research Fellow at the Woolf Institute in Cambridge. She is currently writing up her PhD on Muslim men’s mental health. Jamilla is a former Board Trustee at the Muslim Youth Helpline and Chair of the Muslim Mental Health Alliance; a network of organisations aiming to collaborate on mental health in the sector, for which Inspirited Minds is a member. She is an Executive Board Member at the Muslim Council of Wales and is also Head of Community Engagement at SEF-Cymru, an education charity based in Wales. In this episode, we spoke about: Jamilla's personal experience of anxiety and depression which she published in a book chapter on her lived experiences Her thoughts on the cost of living crisis, financial stress and how that links to mental health, specifically men's mental health Her research on men's mental health and how men are usually the providers within families, especially in Muslim households and so feel the impact of the cost of living crisis more so The taboo and stigma around men's mental health & so much more! You can connect with Jamilla on twitter @JamillaTweets or instagram @jamillajamillajamilla If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q18Q4nFF_1c The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, we spoke to Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi, who is an expert on OCD and the Founding Director of Khalil Center – the first Islamically oriented professional community mental wellness center and largest provider of Muslim mental healthcare in the US. He is licensed as a psychotherapist in the state of Illinois, holds a Doctorate of Psychology, a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors of Science in psychology and Islamic Studies. He is currently a visiting scholar for Ibn Haldun University (Istanbul, Turkey) and Adjunct Professor at American Islamic College, Hartford Seminary. He is also a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding at the Global Health Center, conducting research on topics related to Muslims and Mental Health. Dr. Hooman is an international public speaker and trainer currently serving as a Clinical supervisor of graduate students of clinical psychology at the Village of Hoffman Estates (DHS). He also delivers seminars on specialized topics around multiculturalism and psychology. In this episode, Dr. Hooman shed light on: The clinical definition of ROCD and its symptoms, and what Islam says about it Most common misconceptions about ROCD and how to tell the difference between an intrusive thought stemming from OCD versus from shaytan How mosques, community centres and organisations can be more inclusive of people with OCD Best treatment methods available to help people with ROCD Practical ways to deal with OCD and support a love one struggling with OCD & so much more! You can connect with the Khalil Center via twitter. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-2ODu0aZ18&pp=ygUQaW5zcGlyaXRlZCBtaW5kcw%3D%3D The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, we spoke to Dr. Tarek Younis, who is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University. He researches and writes on Islamophobia, racism in mental health, the securitisation of clinical settings and the politics of psychology. He teaches on the impact of culture, religion, globalisation, and security policies on mental health. As a registered clinical psychologist, he primarily attends to experiences of racism, Islamophobia, and state violence in his private practice. He has recently launched his book called The Muslim, State and Mind: Psychology in Times of Islamophobia. Our conversation delved into: His latest book and the inspiration behind it His opinions on the apt definition of Islamophobia and the impact it has on Muslims on a personal and interpersonal level The intricate link between Islamophobia and psychology, and how trauma is intertwined with this His experience with victims of Islamophobia and how marginalisation impacts Muslim access to mental health services His personal journey towards psychology, politics and mental health & so much more! You can reach find Dr. Tarek's book at: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-muslim-state-and-mind/book279425. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l7Jz82OgdE The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, we spoke to Dr. Omar Reda, who is a board-certified psychiatrist, Harvard-trained trauma expert, the founder of Healing Trauma Institute, and the author of many books including Untangled and The Wounded Healer. Dr. Reda lives with his wife and 3 daughters in Colorado, USA. Our conversation explored: The definition and impact of trauma Breaking generational trauma cycles Nurturing environments for families and communities to heal from collective traumas Carers and the impact of care-giving on mental, physical and spiritual health Using Islam as a toolkit for healing Self-care of the Prophet & so much more! You can reach out to Dr. Omar Reda in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omar-reda-9852065a/ Website: http://www.dromarreda.com/ If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEqWLLncfs The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, Sivan spoke to Zainab Ahmed. Zainab is a volunteer with The Lantern Initiative, which is a Muslim mental health charity. She also works for How Are You Peterborough as a digital and communication specialist, where she regularly engages with the Muslim community to understand what they need from mental health services. The projects Zainab has been involved with include facilitating weekly Chai & Chat sessions, assisting at Connecting Muslim Mums sessions, delivering workshops and organising and hosting events. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing and going for walks. Their discussion explored: The different types of OCD, including religious OCD and relationship OCD Her journey towards receiving a diagnosis and what helped her on her healing journey More about Exposure Response Therapy (ERT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) How she struggled with negative, intrusive thoughts and what helped in dealing with them The misconceptions surrounding OCD and how its not only about cleaning More about her work with The Lantern Initiative & so much more! You can reach out to The Lantern Initiative in one of the following ways: Email: Salam@thelanterninitiative.co.uk Website: https://www.thelanterninitiative.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelanterninitiativeuk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelanterninitiative/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lantern_uk If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGrwjzsn8cI The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, Sivan spoke to Mostafa Mohammed Karim. Mostafa is a marriage coach and founder of Muslim Marriage Services (MMS). He was educated at the Universities of Liverpool (Pharmacology) and Cambridge (Islamic Philosophy) and holds post-MBA Professional Membership of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI). As a former foster carer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in SEND, child development, children's mental health, safeguarding and guardianship. Mostafa also has 20 years expertise in matrimonial issues. Outside of work, Mostafa enjoys being a virtual encyclopaedia, going for long walks, watching cat videos and volunteering as a school governor at Finchwoods Special Needs Academy, Liverpool. Their discussion explored: Bereavement and its impact on mental health His Muslim Matrimonial service and how it stands out Childhood trauma and how it can trickle into marital life How the purpose of marriage is very important and sets the tone for the relationship The current landscape of divorce and why they are higher than ever before The fine line between working on the relationship and giving up & so much more! Launching in Jan 2023, MMS will have an innovative and forward-thinking domain designed for global organisations. If you would like to find out more about the Muslim Marriage Service, check out: Their website: www.muslimmarriage.global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muslimmarriage/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimmarriage.global You can learn more about Mostafa Karim on Linked In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mostafakarim/). If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAQh6Q6yMbs The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, Sivan spoke to Humzah Hussain and Adam Afghan. Humzah was born and raised in London and is an Arabic/Islamic teacher, Imam, Khateeb and Youth Worker. He studied in Egypt before being accepted into the Islamic university of Medinah, where he is currently studying in his 4th year specialising in the Science of Hadeeth. He has an advanced diploma in psychology and a passion in helping Muslims fulfil their true potentials and all people who may be suffering from mental health issues. He is also the Islamic Advisor for Inspirited Minds, and has an upcoming podcast of his own called Medinah Students. Adam Afghan is a Researcher and Mental Health activist. Adam's struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD and intrusive thoughts culminated with him eventually seeking help to improve his wellbeing. He has since written a number of papers and eBooks on Mental Health and Islam, focussing on practical solutions to manage mental health. He has also been featured on Inspirited Mind's 'The Mindful Muslim' and 'Freshly Grounded' podcasts. He is passionate about raising awareness around mental health and reducing the stigma for men to share their struggles. They has a fruitful discussion on: The importance of studying Islam and understanding our purpose in this life The Qadr of Allah, what it means and how to accept the pre-destination of our lives Ahadith and Prophetic examples of emotions such as sadness and grief The importance of reaching out for help and hardships we face The beauty of living your life for the sake of Allah Separating Waswasa and OCD & so much more! If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2m5T2PQDKI The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, we spoke to Soumaya Ettouji. Soumaya is a personal development coach and the founder of The Healed Sister, a coaching programme that teaches muslim women the ins and out of inner work and healing, without compromising their spiritual values. The programme comes in the shape of one on one and group coaching but also a self-paced online course and has supported more than 130 women around the world. They discussed: Healing from past wounds to become a better version of yourself Ways to heal without compromising Islamic values Cultivating healthy relationships Tawaqul and self-work going hand-in-hand to make changes in your life Understanding the love of Allah and healing through that & so much more! You can find out more and get in touch with Soumaya via her website (https://soumayaettouji.com/), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealingmuslimah) and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/soumayaettouji). If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKFmZOHTNsQ The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode we spoke to friends Lily Syed and Naila Huggins. A graduate of International Relations from the University of Birmingham, Lily has conducted research into the effects of Islamophobia on the Muslim youth and the discriminatory application of counter-terrorism legislation on the UK’s Muslim communities. With 7 years experience in counter-extremism and supporting victims of hate crime, domestic and sexual violence, she has embarked on a career change with the ambition of becoming a human rights lawyer to further support and improve standards for British Muslims. Having visited Bangladesh, Palestine and China, she is determined to support the Rohingya, Palestinians and Uyghurs. Lily is currently on a scholarship with the University of Law studying MA Law. She will then undertake the LLM with LPC funded by the Law Society. Naila is a mixed race revert and has been a Muslim for 9 years. She is the only Muslim in her immediate family. Her family has been her biggest test and she has unfortunately been estranged from some, as the case with many reverts. She is a health and social care graduate and has worked within the sector for 7 years and has been working within children social services for the past 5 years. Working within children's social service has had a big impact on how she understands people and working systems. As a mixed-race black revert woman, she feels it is very important as Muslims that we are brave enough, where able, to be that voice for the community as we are often not correctly represented within organisations and systems. They discussed: Experiences with colourism, racism and racial confusion Struggles with identity and sense of belonging Growing up in families and communities and facing discrimination Islam and inter-racial marriages & so much more! If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01tqe2Wr8JA The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month we spoke to Abu Musa and Ahmed Tomal from My Tazkiyah, which is an organisation that helps Muslim males and females struggling with pornography addiction and sexually destructive behaviours find recovery and freedom. Abu Musa is the Co-founder of My Tazkiyah. He has many years of experience in working with addicts and has conducted extensive research on Porn and Sex addiction amongst Muslim communities. He has a degree in BSc Biomedical Science and has been involved with mental health studies exploring different therapeutic interventions such as CBT and Psychotherapy. Abu Musa has also worked as a Teacher and Youth Worker, liaison with street active young people, helping them to recover from Drug and Alcohol addiction. Ahmed Tomal is a BACP qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. He specialises in providing counselling for Muslims who want to overcome their addictions, stress, anxiety, manage their anger and learn more about themselves and those around them. He welcomes, enjoys and has experience in working with people from all walks of life. He is qualified and trained in supporting people with a variety of mental health and relationship issues through counselling and psychotherapy. They spoke about: Causes, conditions and side effects of pornographic addictionsThe effects porn addictions have on relationshipsPreventative measure to ensure safe spaces for families You can find out more about My Tazkiyah via their website and through social media on Instagram, twitter and Youtube. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzrLji2xzug The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, Sivan spoke to Sakinah Abdul-Aziz about Suicide within Muslim Communities. This is Part 2 of a 2-part episode. The 1st part is available on Papyrus’s own podcast called HOPECAST (Available on Spotify) and features our very own, Meanha Begum! Meanha is the Head of Operations at Inspirited Minds and has been supporting the charity from 2014. She has many years experience of working in Crisis and Suicide Prevention services within the NHS and third sector organisations. She has worked closely with the UK's leading mental health professionals, Imam's and community leaders and is an avid fundraiser. Sakinah Abdul Aziz worked as a Community Development Officer for Papyrus UK, a national charity aimed at the prevention of young suicides up to the age of 35. Sakinah's role involved engaging communities across London, raising awareness about suicide and equiping communities with skills in suicide prevention. Sakinah is passionate about engaging and building relationships with diverse minoritised communities, unpacking conversations around suicide and smashing the stigma associated with it. In this episode, they spoke about: The stigmas surrounding suicide in Muslim communitiesDeconstructing negative language around suicide and creating neutral language around the topicEducating and equipping those around you with knowledge about self-harm, mental health and suicidal thoughtsUnderstanding those around you who are affected by suicidal thoughtsThe importance of creating safe communities so that the topic of suicide is normalised You can find out more about Papyrus UK on their website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter and Youtube. You can get in touch with Meanha via email at meanha.begum@inspiritedminds.org.uk. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNQLgV5TQYM The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month we spoke to LaYinka Sanni, who is an Emotional Wellness Coach supporting women to transform their lives from the inside out for over 5 years. Through workshops programmes and talks that she delivers, LaYinka speaks from and with heart. It is her mission to empower women to come home to themselves, so they can live a life of excellence and fulfil their greatest potential. They spoke about: Toxic positivity and importance of being truthful with your emotionsThe work required to change your life after therapyProcessing trauma and dismantling the beliefs you form from traumaWays to get closer to Allah (SWT) through our relationship with ourselves and embracing our imperfectionsFinding yourself and ‘coming home to yourself’Breaking down the idea we have to do things for everyone else and neglect ourselves You can find out more about LaYinka at layinkasanni.com and reach her via email at hello@layinkasanni.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & TikTok @layinkasanni. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a71Mcj1s2c The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, we spoke to Sameer, a Muslim brother who has been actively involved in community cohesion and interfaith work from a young age. This has provided him with an opportunity to enhance his skills in facilitating dialogue and discussion amongst people. In addition, he has also worked within the field of education over the last ten years, ranging from primary, secondary, SEMH and evening faith supplementary schools. As a result of working with a wide array of people in different settings and due to personal life experiences, Sameer soon came to realise the importance good mental health and the lack of support available, specifically in the BAME community. This led him to train as an Integrative Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Islamic Psychologist. Currently, Sameer is working in a pastoral/welfare capacity within schools and with the National Mental Health Charity, MIND, on their BAME project, which intends to encourage more people from the BAME to access counselling services. Alongside this, he is also offering counselling services through his private practice, delivering workshops for the wider community and CPD for schools and educational institutes. They spoke about: His training to become a counsellor and psychotherapistThe importance of having men in the field of mental health and its benefits within IslamReflections on therapy from a faith perspectiveThe Western models of psychology and mental health and how they coexist with IslamHow to use both Islam and therapy to give meaning to our experiencesHow to become more aware of our social and emotional mental health needs as a MuslimThe qualities of a Muslim that coincide with being a counsellor You can find out more about Sameer’s work at www.noortherapy.co.uk, or via Instagram @noor_therapy. You can also reach him via email at info@noortherapy.co.uk. If you would like to ask our team a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss one of the episodes or even feature as a guest speaker, then please do get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk Support our Podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ilo-J-ReRk The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, Sivan spoke to Faisal who is a creative entrepreneur based in Cambridgeshire and has a background in marketing, coaching/mentoring and community development. After being diagnosed with ADHD and dyspraxia in November 2021, he feels that it’s now part of his duty to raise awareness about neurodiversity in the Muslim community and beyond as being undiagnosed for 26 years of life impacted his life, upbringing, education, relationships, spirituality, mental health and career. Faisal's creativity as an artist has helped him therapeutically throughout life and he likes to show the impact it can have in wider society and his mental health. He continues to implement awareness in society about neurodiversity, most recently helping create the neurodiversity training package and support groups for staff at London Fire Brigade. He also has created social media awareness channels to raise awareness about ADHD which have received a worldwide response - especially from the Muslim community. A video Faisal created about having ADHD in November went viral, the reaction from the Muslim world showed him the importance of raising awareness about it. He believes that Muslims need to also learn that learning difficulties are different to mental health issues however can exist and can impact them further. Their discussion explored: Impacts of ADHD on mental, physical and spiritual well-being and as well as social, educational and work livesMisconceptions and stereotypes surrounding ADHD and neurodiversityNavigating life after a late ADHD diagnosis and being able to understand childhood experiencesRegaining confidence and building self-esteemManaging lifestyles and self-care practices to embrace ADHDHelping others understand ADHD You can find Faisal on Instagram @adhdvisualized. If you would like to ask our team a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss one of the episodes or even feature as a guest speaker, then please do get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk Support our Podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWXRqI3SqXE The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, Sivan was joined by professionals Isma Ahmed and Qasim Malik. Isma is a Key Worker for the NHS. She also works at Inspirited Minds as a mental health writer for our very own Mindful Messages Blog, and is a British Islamic Medical Association ExCo Director. Qasim is a Junior Doctor working in paediatrics and an education fellow with an interest in the wellbeing of healthcare professionals. The discussion delved into: What its like to work in the NHS and health care sectorsThe concept of emotional burnout and compassion fatigueHow to deal with your wellbeing as a healthcare professional and the stigma involved with reaching out for supportThe importance of self-care and knowing when to take a step back to care for your mental health& so much more! Isma can be contacted via email on Isma.ahmed@inspiritedminds.org.uk, and you can follow Qasim on twitter @QasimMalikMed. If you would like to ask our team a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss one of the episodes or even feature as a guest speaker, then please do get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk Support our Podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7bYi9D50yM The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This episodes sees us talking with Rayesa Gheewala, a Divorced Muslimah Coach. Rayesa has served the Muslimah community since 2016 and supports women in reinventing and thriving as a whole, healthy, and best version of themselves. She focuses on empowering women to flow toward the next chapter of their lives with peace, clarity, confidence, compassion, tawakkul, and joy. She delved into the following topics: Using the difficulties in your life such as divorce as a way to return to your fitra and improve your relationship with AllahThe importance of communicating and prioritising your thinking, feeling and emotions in relationshipsThe stigmas surrounding divorce and how to find peace during and after divorceHow to Reinvent Yourself for the next chapter after DivorcePeaceful Parting, Processing grief, Closure through acceptance and hope& so much more! Rayesa can be found on instagram @rayesagheewala or on her website. If you would like to ask our team a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss one of the episodes or even feature as a guest speaker, then please do get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our Podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOutEF6zTWw The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, Sivan was joined by Zahra Aljabri and her husband James Faghmous. Zahra is a spiritual coach, writer, award-winning entrepreneur, wife and mother of four. Zahra empowers successful, bold Muslims to apply the insight of Islam into their day-to-day life. Supporting those who aim to evolve and transform, into the next-level version of themselves. She equips these talented and ambitious leaders to step into the power that is hidden within them. Her approach results in astounding personal transformation. James Ph.D. is a four-time chief dad officer and four-time entrepreneur. Prior to starting Limitless Love, James was an award-winning scientist, researcher, and speaker having lectured on every continent on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and entrepreneurship. James’ life goal is help Muslims live beyond a mediocre job and average life to help create the Muslim Serena Williams, Steve Jobs, or J.K Rowling. He is passionate about creating generational defining talent that uses Islam as a source of inspiration to do more as opposed to settle for less. In their discussion, they explored: How to cultivate an abundance mindsetWhat are the tenets to love and successWays of nurturing your mental wellbeing& so much more! You can find out more about Zahra and James, and their platform Practical Muslim on Instagram @practicalmuslim. If you would like to ask our team a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss one of the episodes or even feature as a guest speaker, then please do get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk Support our Podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.