The Mindful Muslim Podcast
The Mindful Muslim Podcast features conversations on mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality, aiming to address mental health issues within the Muslim community.
Episodes
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #55 – Ramadan Special: Reflection and Growth with Dina Aziz
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #54 – Relationships, Toxicity and Mindfulness with Mindful Muslimah
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 liais
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #53 – Bedridden with Religious OCD with Osman Mohammed
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 e
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #52 – Men’s Mental Health and the Cost of Living Crisis with Jamilla Hekmoun
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #51 – Unpacking Religious OCD with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi
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 profess
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #50 – The Politics of Muslim Mental Health with Dr. Tarek Younis
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #49 – Trauma, Care-Giving and Islam with Dr. Omar Reda
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #48 – Living with Religious OCD with Zainab Ahmed
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 Ho
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #47 – Trauma, Grief and Marriage with Mostafa Karim
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #45 – Healing & Inner Work in Islam with Soumaya Ettouji
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #44 – Racism, Colourism & the Muslim Identity with Lily Syed and Naila Huggins-Grimley
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 researc
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #43 – Pornographic Addiction in Muslim Communities with Abu Musa + Ahmed Tomal from My Tazkiyah
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #42 – Suicide Within Muslim Communities (Part 2) with Sakinah Abdul-Aziz
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 Papyru
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #41 – Self-Transformation, Compassion & Care with LaYinka Sanni
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 wor
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #40 – Psycho-Education and the Muslim Identity with Sameer Mohammed
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #39 – Living with Undiagnosed ADHD with Faisal Hussain
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 co
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #38 – Emotional Burnout in Healthcare Settings with Isma Ahmed & Qasim Malik
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 a
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #37 – Divorce and Returning to Your Fitra with Rayesa Gheewala
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
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #36 – Success, Love and Abundance with Zahra Aljabri and James Faghmous
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 an
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #35 – Being a Muslim Woman in Clinical Psychology with Dr. Dawn Reeves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grkZnKaH-3E
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 had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Dawn Reeves – a qualified Clinical Psychologist for over twenty years. Dr. Reeves converted to Is
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #34 – Motherhood, Boundaries & Cultivating Positivity with Sophina Khan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHjkc6pu8Us
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 the eloquent Sophina Khan, who is a Registered Nurse (BSc (Hons) RN, IP, ANP), Aesthetic Practitioner at Revita Clinic in Birmingh
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #33 – Islamophobia and Mental Health in Our Communities with Dr Shazad Amin
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 had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Shazad Amin of [Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) UK](https://www.mend.org.uk), who is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in the NHS. He qualified from
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #32 – Unlearning Behaviours Through Living With BPD with Aiysha Khalil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucV8OP4pmpE
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 (our host) meets Aiysha Khalil. Aiysha is a working muslimah, currently employed within the NHS. She graduated in Psychology and has lived with a
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #31 – Recovering from Childhood Trauma, PTSD and OCD with Madiyah Rana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTB1wBmCkaY
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.
Our host, Sivan, meets Madiyah Rana in this episode. Madiyah Rana is a published author of a book for teenage Muslimahs. She is a mother of two under three, and is
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #30 – Depression and Self-Harm in the Midst of Faith and Poetry with Wajid Haqq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcfQgn7pwVs
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 meet Wajid Haqq, a.k.a ‘Heretic’, a spoken word artist who shares his experiences with depression, religious PTSD and self-harm. He really explor
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #29 – Psychosis, Mania and Psychological Wellbeing with Hanif Bobat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Rl7tAukEM
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 episode sees Hanif Bobat discuss his lived experiences of mental illness and the work he has done to address mental health stigma. Hanif currently works as a D
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #28 – Intersecting Culture, Trauma and Pressure with Samia Quddus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foAavK7NDVU
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 meet Samia Quddus, a fully qualified psycho-therapeutic Integrative Therapist (MBACP) and primary school teacher with a specialism in social, em
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #27 – The Disparity between Religion and Psychotherapy with Dr Sara Betteridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIKQoH34lxk
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 meet Dr. Sara Betteridge who is a psychologist and family therapist in Adult Mental Health. Our host, Meanha Begum, has an open discussion with
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #26 – Gambling Addiction, Escapism in the Landscape of Islam with Suhayl
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 time we have a candid conversation with Suhayl. Our host, Meanha Begum, dives into Suhayl’s lived experience of gambling addiction and suicidal thoughts, and has struggled immensely in dealing with the conse
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #25 – Culture, Identity and Islamic Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy with Maya Salam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylAWSCa1DEQ
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds platform that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
We’re back with an enlightening episode with Maya Salam. Our host, Meanha Begum, explores Maya’s work as a psychodynamic psychotherapist who has her own practice &
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #24 – Self-Stigma, Compassion and Neurogenesis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daqUqfuN6Ug
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds platform that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
Our host, Sivan Kader, has a thought-provoking discussion with our guest about her studies in the field of neuroscience (for which she has an MSc qualification), h
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #23 – Diabetes, Bulimia and Self-Esteem with Lauren Greaves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSpqoiNeJLs
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds platform that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.
We’re back with an enlightening episode with Lauren Greaves. Our host, Sivan Kader, learns about Lauren’s experience with diabetes as a teenager and how this grew
Are humans like sheep?
Introducing Peer Pressure
It is part of our fundamental human nature that we want to fit into our local society / environment. We all want a sense of belonging and according to Maslow’s theory of human motivation it is one of five categories of human needs. This is what makes peer pressure possible – the individual has always sought to be feel and be accepted by others as part of the collec
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #22 – Overcoming Challenges with Sheikh Saeed Nasser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd46gP7tocw
This month, Sivan spoke to Sheikh Saeed Nasser about his work as an integrative counsellor, bereavement counsellor, interpreter and clinical supervisor. He shared his experience of working within the Muslim community in this capacity and shed light on several aspects of life from relationships to mental health. Sheikh Saeed also spoke openly about h
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #21 – Depression, OCD and Suicidal Thoughts with Adam Afghan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-uQsO_El8g
The Mindful Muslim is a space to have open, honest, raw conversations on mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality is back, this time in video form.
This month, Sivan speaks to Adam Afghan who shares his experience with anxiety, depression, OCD and intrusive thoughts. Adam opens up about how he struggled with anxiety as a child and experienc
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #20 – Self-Harm and Self Destructive Behaviours
Clinical Psychologist Nomir Ahmed from an NHS Mental Health Trust in London gives his insight into Self-Harm and Self Destructive Behaviours in this month’s The Mindful Muslim Podcast.
Some of the things you’ll find out about are:
What Self-Harm is
The most common reasons for someone to inflict self-harm on themselves
The Self-Harm cycle
Misconceptions around Self-Harm
Treatments and supp
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #19 – Domestic Violence and Mental Health
February has been a great month of opening up conversations that are often quite difficult to face, sometimes complex and even harder to accept. Although we have focused heavily on sexual abuse, trauma and the effects it has on the brain, this podcast is an interesting combination of various taboo topics. We had the pleasure of hosting Hanfia Iliyas from Eden Houses UK and Sofia Buncy, from M
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #18 – Sexual Health in the Muslim Community with Imam Alyas Karmani
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This month we have been talking about sexual health, intimacy and pornography in the Muslim Community and we were honoured to h
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #17 – Premarital Relationships and Marriage with Haleh Banani
This month we have approached a subject that isn’t spoken about very often and although some of the weeks have been awkward to discuss it’s been a good way to break the ice around this taboo topic. Premarital relationships is a growing concern, especially for young adults and we are at a time where proverbs such as “when nikkah becomes hard, zina becomes easy” are more
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #16 – Who are you?
This month we have been talking about the dreaded “who are you?” question, where everyone has something to say, but it’s not always everything we have to say. Whether we avoid the question intentionally or because we frankly have no clue who we are, or whether or not we want to answer with what is socially accepted or what is in line with our values – this podcast will
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #15 – The Stresses of being a Student
This month we have been looking at student stress – from results day, to accommodation, to lectures, to procrastination. However, what better way to hear about it, than hearing it from 2nd year Psychology student at the University of Birmingham, Rayhan Ahmed. He left his hometown where he grew up and had never left, he went into a new environment, with different people and received a big
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #14 – The Struggles of Fatherhood
Our theme this month is around postnatal depression, however it would be an injustice if we ignored the other side of the matter. Males in general are forgotten when it comes to mental health, and fathers are totally neglected when it comes to pregnancy and related issues. However, we want to change this. Fathers should hold the same significance and importance as the mother when a new life is
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #13 – Ramadan and Eating Disorders
Ramadan is brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered within ourselves and our communities. Alas, there are forgotten gems within society which we often isolate and stigmatize, but this is the year we want to change that.
Whilst Ramadan is an extremely positive time, for some it is a nightmare, and not because of the perfect ordainment from Islam but because of their own mental health is
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #12 – MIM Apparel and Conversational Clothing on Mental Health
An idea created with pure love and understanding of the complexities we all feel in our daily lives. MIM Apparel are a conversational clothing brand who are looking to kick start the dialogue about mental health with uniquely produced designs, each with their own narrative. This month Shumi and Tajmina share MIM Apparel’s story on how fashion can be used to creatively represent mental he
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #11 – Food, Wellbeing and Mental Health
This month we have focused on food and mental health, (what better timing with Ramadan around the corner?) We have talked about the relationship we maintain, the relationship we should have according to the sunnah, different food groups and their effects on mood and much more discussion to come. Meanwhile, we have had the pleasure of Safira, from Tiffin and Tea complementing our theme. To hear
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #10 – A Therapist on the Couch
We’re making some movement toward defeating the stigma around mental health, but what about the negative ideas around therapy and intervention? For your FAQ’s to be answered about therapy, a different perspective of Islamic Counselling, and to hear what it’s like for a therapist to have received therapy alongside an alternative and inspirational attitude on how to move forwar
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #09 – From Syria to UK: The Journey of a Refugee
With sweaty palms, and shaky breath, brother AbdurRahman fidgets nervously as he takes us through his gripping journey of how he arrived in the UK. Become witness to his hard swallows as he fights back tears remembering his trauma and reliving the pain of leaving his family and his home. Listen in to empathise with his frustration, understand his concerns and take from what he has to say to th
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #08 – Secrets of Effective Motivation
Have you ever started something, feeling pumped and ready to take on the world; as if nothing could get in the way, or shatter your dedication to then be at a much slower pace a few days or weeks later? Weighed down, practically dragging your feet to the finish line which is no longer in sight?
Sounds pretty similar right? Whether that is starting the gym, eating healthier, being more organise
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #07 – Anxiety: How does it feel?
“You can be alone in your room at 2am, and it’s like a sudden shock to your body…”
“I was told they thought I was having a heart attack…”
Do you know what it is like to have anxiety? Want to know the real truth behind the so called “nerves” or “stress” and lack of “faith in Allah”? Listen in with Meanha with guests Jamilla and Mary sufferers and survivors of Anxiety and Panic disorder who take
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #06 – A Brief History of Islamic Psychology: A Discussion with Dr Rania Awaad
Islamic psychology or Ilm al-Nafs, (the science of “the self” or “psyche”), refers to the medical and philosophical study of the psyche from an Islamic perspective. The contributions of many Muslim scholars of the past on studying the mind and proposing treatments for mental conditions is extremely important and underpins many of our modern techniques. Join Meanha and o
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #05 – Jinn, Magic and Ruqyah
In the same way that paracetamol is often seen as the answer to all types of pain, ruqyah is usually seen as the answer to all mental illnesses. Today we discuss what ruqyah actually is, what it entails and what it can be used for. We also look at the differences between sihr (black magic), jinn possession and mental health problems. Join Zahra, Salina and Abutaher from the Inspirited Minds te
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #04 – Mental Health Interventions in Schools
School is fundamental for a young person’s socialisation and academic development, but are the settings succeeding in helping young people flourish, find their self-worth and discover their skills and talents? Safeguarding, equal opportunities, bullying awareness, vulnerability warnings and many other policies are in place within schools to ensure a healthy and safe educational environment for
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #03 – The Mental Health of Prisoners
According to the Prison Reform Trust, 10% of men and 30% of women have a psychiatric admission before they enter prison. Personality disorders are most prevalent amongst prisoners – 62% of male and 57% of female sentenced prisoners have a personality disorder. Prisoners also experience anxiety, depression and suicide attempts are at a much higher rate than in the general population, especially
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #02 – New Beginnings at the End of Ramadan
At Inspirited Minds, we firmly believe that we should make the most out of every situation and build a mindset that is able to see some positive in every negative. So, whilst some of our hearts are heavy with the departing of Ramadan and we may be missing feeling that “spiritual high” where we were not only motivated to practice Islam but were more productive in general – the
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #01 – Ramadan: The Month of Change
Inspirited Minds is always looking for new ways to grow and improve, and in as many different ways as possible. Our aim is to support and aid those who are in need from all kinds of avenues, and so we are launching a new project where you can benefit by just listening. We bring you The Mindful Muslim Podcast where members from Inspirited Minds and guests speakers will be talking about mental h
