Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast She Should Know
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| (2/2) Off Rhythm: Understanding Irregular Cycles, Bleeding & Fibroids | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:23:27 | |
Not every cycle follows the textbook. For so many women, "irregular" becomes the norm. Anovulatory cycles, breakthrough bleeding, fibroids, heavy periods get brushed off as "just how your body is." This session breaks it down: what's actually happening when the cycle goes off script, and the fiqh of navigating irregular and breakthrough bleeding with clarity instead of guesswork. No more wondering in silence what counts, what doesn't, and what you're even supposed to do about it. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Off Rhythm: Understanding Irregular Cycles, Bleeding & Fibroids | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:31:00 | |
Not every cycle follows the textbook. For so many women, "irregular" becomes the norm. Anovulatory cycles, breakthrough bleeding, fibroids, heavy periods get brushed off as "just how your body is." This session breaks it down: what's actually happening when the cycle goes off script, and the fiqh of navigating irregular and breakthrough bleeding with clarity instead of guesswork. No more wondering in silence what counts, what doesn't, and what you're even supposed to do about it. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Reframing the Conversation around Menstruation | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:29:57 | |
Menstruation carries a weight far beyond the physical — years of silence, shame, and cultural taboo. This session breaks that silence, addressing the stigma head-on and reclaiming the conversation through the lens of our deen If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Reframing the Conversation around Menstruation | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:27:02 | |
Menstruation carries a weight far beyond the physical — years of silence, shame, and cultural taboo. This session breaks that silence, addressing the stigma head-on and reclaiming the conversation through the lens of our deen If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Cycle 101: Anatomy, Hormones & the Fiqh of Tracking and Worship | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:30:23 | |
This is the session everything else builds on. Dr. Sarah Hemeida and Aalimah Sarah walk through the essentials of reproductive anatomy and hormones so the cycle finally makes sense; then we move into the fiqh side: how to track with confidence and what that tracking means for prayer and other forms of worship. A starting point for understanding your body and your practice, together. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Cycle 101: Anatomy, Hormones & the Fiqh of Tracking and Worship | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:33:02 | |
This is the session everything else builds on. Dr. Sarah Hemeida and Aalimah Sarah walk through the essentials of reproductive anatomy and hormones so the cycle finally makes sense; then we move into the fiqh side: how to track with confidence and what that tracking means for prayer and other forms of worship. A starting point for understanding your body and your practice, together. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) More than Air - The Healing Found in Breathwork | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:28:43 | |
In this episode, we explore the science behind breathwork: what it does for the nervous system, the body, and stress, and how something as simple as a breath can become a form of healing. We also look at the spiritual side of how it connects us to presence, to calm, to remembrance. More than air, it's a tool we already carry with us. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) More Than Air: The Healing Found in Breathwork | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:30:05 | |
In this episode, we explore the science behind breathwork: what it does for the nervous system, the body, and stress, and how something as simple as a breath can become a form of healing. We also look at the spiritual side of how it connects us to presence, to calm, to remembrance. More than air, it's a tool we already carry with us. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Burnout: No, You Don't Just Need a Nap | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:25:23 | |
Aalimah Sarah and Dr. Sarah are sitting down to have the honest conversation about burnout that most of us needed years ago. What it actually is, how it shows up in the body, why Muslim women are particularly vulnerable to it, and why it won't go away on its own no matter how many early nights you have. Because burnout isn't a tiredness problem, it's a systemic one. And the solution isn't a nap, a bubble bath, or pushing through with more sabr. It's understanding what's happening, why it's happening, and what real recovery actually looks like. Consider this your permission to finally take it seriously. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Burnout: No, You Don't Just Need a Nap | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:23:53 | |
Aalimah Sarah and Dr. Sarah are sitting down to have the honest conversation about burnout that most of us needed years ago. What it actually is, how it shows up in the body, why Muslim women are particularly vulnerable to it, and why it won't go away on its own no matter how many early nights you have. Because burnout isn't a tiredness problem, it's a systemic one. And the solution isn't a nap, a bubble bath, or pushing through with more sabr. It's understanding what's happening, why it's happening, and what real recovery actually looks like. Consider this your permission to finally take it seriously. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Finally, the Book Episode | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:26:49 | |
We've been teasing it, posting about it, and talking around it for months — and now it's finally here. Dr. Sarah sits down with Aalimah Sarah Ahmed to talk about A Light of Her Own: Muslim Womanhood as a Path to Allah — what it is, why she wrote it, and what she hopes every Muslim woman takes away from it. This is the conversation behind the book: the idea that sparked it, the questions it tries to answer, and why Muslim womanhood is not something to work around on the way to Allah ﷻ, it's the path itself. If haven't order your copy yet, consider this your sign. Order on: www.bysarahahmed.com If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Finally, the Book Episode | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:29:20 | |
We've been teasing it, posting about it, and talking around it for months — and now it's finally here. Dr. Sarah sits down with Aalimah Sarah Ahmed to talk about A Light of Her Own: Muslim Womanhood as a Path to Allah — what it is, why she wrote it, and what she hopes every Muslim woman takes away from it. This is the conversation behind the book: the idea that sparked it, the questions it tries to answer, and why Muslim womanhood is not something to work around on the way to Allah ﷻ, it's the path itself. If haven't order your copy yet, consider this your sign. Order on: www.bysarahahmed.com If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) We Answer Your Questions | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:30:45 | |
Time for an our semi-annual pod where Dr. Sarah and Aalimah Sarah take your questions! We covered a lot of ground with this one, asking about everything from social media culture, intuitive eating, to islamic parenting and suffering marriages. This one is for ya'll! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) We Answer Your Questions | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:31:53 | |
Time for an our semi-annual pod where Dr. Sarah and Aalimah Sarah take your questions! We covered a lot of ground with this one, asking about everything from social media culture, intuitive eating, to islamic parenting and suffering marriages. This one is for ya'll! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Deen, Discipline, and Optimization | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Shaikh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith for an honest conversation about optimization culture, peptides, longevity, and what it looks like to pursue physical health as an act of faith. We talk about navigating the overwhelming world of biohacking, sorting hype from substance, body image in Muslim communities, and why deen and discipline might be more connected than we think. Whether you're deep in the wellness world or just starting to ask better questions about your health, this one is worth your time. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Deen, Discipline, and Optimization | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:31:00 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Shaikh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith for an honest conversation about optimization culture, peptides, longevity, and what it looks like to pursue physical health as an act of faith. We talk about navigating the overwhelming world of biohacking, sorting hype from substance, body image in Muslim communities, and why deen and discipline might be more connected than we think. Whether you're deep in the wellness world or just starting to ask better questions about your health, this one is worth your time. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Peptides — What's All the Hype About? | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:30:27 | |
From injury recovery to skin health to the growing longevity conversation, peptides are everywhere right now. But what are they actually, and does the science hold up? Dr. Sarah and Aalimah Sarah Ahmed unpack the evidence behind two of the most talked-about peptides, BPC-157 and GHC-Cu, so you can understand what's hype, what's real, and what might actually be worth your attention. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Peptides — What's All the Hype About? | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:30:00 | |
From injury recovery to skin health to the growing longevity conversation, peptides are everywhere right now. But what are they actually, and does the science hold up? Dr. Sarah and Aalimah Sarah Ahmed unpack the evidence behind two of the most talked-about peptides, BPC-157 and GHC-Cu, so you can understand what's hype, what's real, and what might actually be worth your attention. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Do You Even Lift, Sis? Women and Strength Training | 18 May 2026 | 00:30:08 | |
Women carry everything: their families, their grief, their responsibilities, their faith. But how many of us are actually taking care of the body that's doing all that carrying? Dr. Sarah and Aalimah Sarah Ahmed talk about pain, fear, muscle strength, bone density, and what gets in the way of Muslim women showing up for their own physical health, and why it all matters far more than we've been told. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Do You Even Lift, Sis? Women and Strength Training | 12 May 2026 | 00:25:47 | |
Women carry everything: their families, their grief, their responsibilities, their faith. But how many of us are actually taking care of the body that's doing all that carrying? Dr. Sarah and Aalimah Sarah Ahmed talk about pain, fear, muscle strength, bone density, and what gets in the way of Muslim women showing up for their own physical health, and why it all matters far more than we've been told. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Depression & Anxiety in the Muslim Community | 04 May 2026 | 00:29:36 | |
In this episode, Aalimah Sarah Ahmed and Sheikh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith explore one of the most misunderstood conversations in our community: depression, anxiety, and what it means to struggle mentally while holding onto your deen. Honest, grounded, and long overdue. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Depression & Anxiety in the Muslim Community | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:28:35 | |
In this episode, Aalimah Sarah Ahmed and Sheikh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith explore one of the most misunderstood conversations in our community: depression, anxiety, and what it means to struggle mentally while holding onto your deen. Honest, grounded, and long overdue. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Preference or Prejudice? Race, Marriage, and Real Change | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:32:00 | |
You've probably been in a conversation about race that went nowhere. Everyone was careful, no one was honest, and nothing changed. This episode is about why that keeps happening, and how to break through it. We had guest Bayanne Elkhatib MS, LPC-A (the Texas Therapist) on the mic to help us get to the root of what makes these conversations so uncomfortable, what we're really asking when we call something a preference, and where the line between preference and prejudice actually falls. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Preference or Prejudice? Race, Marriage, and Real Change | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:30:39 | |
You've probably been in a conversation about race that went nowhere. Everyone was careful, no one was honest, and nothing changed. This episode is about why that keeps happening, and how to break through it. We had guest Bayanne Elkhatib MS, LPC-A (the Texas Therapist) on the mic to help us get to the root of what makes these conversations so uncomfortable, what we're really asking when we call something a preference, and where the line between preference and prejudice actually falls. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Beyond Distracted: Adolescent ADHD from Diagnosis to Daily Life | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:23:46 | |
If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Beyond Distracted: Adolescent ADHD from Diagnosis to Daily Life | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:25:41 | |
Your child can't sit still, forgets everything, and loses focus in the middle of a sentence, and you've been told to just be stricter, make more du'a, or wait it out. But what if there's more to the story? In this episode, Aalimah Sarah sits down with Dr. Sarah Hemeida to talk about ADHD in children and teens: what it actually is, how it shows up differently across ages, and why it so often goes unrecognized in our communities. From navigating diagnosis to practical strategies for the Muslim home, this is the conversation Muslim mothers have needed. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) More Than Money: The Full Picture of Giving in Ramadan | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:28:25 | |
Ramadan is known as the month of giving , but what does that really mean? In this episode, we go beyond the donation box to explore the full, rich picture of generosity in Islam: your time, your attention, your presence, and your heart. We draw on the lives of the women Companions who embodied true open-handedness, and ask what it looks like for us to carry that same spirit today. Whether you're stretched thin or simply unsure where to start, this episode will expand how you see giving and inspire you to pour freely, in whatever form you have to offer. If you want to support Empowher this month, please join our dollar a day campaign at donorbox.org/empowherhealth If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) More Than Money: The Full Picture of Giving in Ramadan | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:26:07 | |
Ramadan is known as the month of giving , but what does that really mean? In this episode, we go beyond the donation box to explore the full, rich picture of generosity in Islam: your time, your attention, your presence, and your heart. We draw on the lives of the women Companions who embodied true open-handedness, and ask what it looks like for us to carry that same spirit today. Whether you're stretched thin or simply unsure where to start, this episode will expand how you see giving and inspire you to pour freely, in whatever form you have to offer. If you want to support Empowher this month, please join our dollar a day campaign at donorbox.org/empowherhealth If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Ramadan for the Overwhelmed Soul | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:20:19 | |
This Ramadan feels different. We are not entering it light and carefree, we are arriving burdened. Carrying grief from what we’re witnessing around the world. Carrying political tension, social unrest, community fractures, private anxieties, and the quiet exhaustion of simply trying to stay faithful in heavy times. In this episode, we talk about what it means to fast when your heart already feels worn out. How do we show up to worship when we’re mentally drained? How do we hold space for global pain while still tending to our own souls? Is it possible that Ramadan was designed precisely for moments like this? This conversation is for the tired believer. The overwhelmed mother. The activist trying not to burn out. The woman scrolling through headlines before suhoor. The one who feels both spiritually hungry and emotionally depleted. Ramadan isn’t asking you to pretend you’re not heavy. It’s inviting you to bring that heaviness to Allah. Let’s talk about how. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Ramadan for the Overwhelmed Soul | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:27:53 | |
This Ramadan feels different. We are not entering it light and carefree . We are arriving burdened. Carrying grief from what we’re witnessing around the world. Carrying political tension, social unrest, community fractures, private anxieties, and the quiet exhaustion of simply trying to stay faithful in heavy times. In this episode, we talk about what it means to fast when your heart already feels worn out. How do we show up to worship when we’re mentally drained? How do we hold space for global pain while still tending to our own souls? Is it possible that Ramadan was designed precisely for moments like this? This conversation is for the tired believer. The overwhelmed mother. The activist trying not to burn out. The woman scrolling through headlines before suhoor. The one who feels both spiritually hungry and emotionally depleted. Ramadan isn’t asking you to pretend you’re not heavy. It’s inviting you to bring that heaviness to Allah. Let’s talk about how. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Mental Health and the Work of Healing with Sh. Mikaeel Smith | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:23:44 | |
Aalimah Sarah Ahmed sits down with her husband, Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, for a candid conversation on the evolving landscape of Muslim mental health. They reflect on his recent work in counseling and therapy, his ongoing writing and research, and the unique challenges Muslims face when seeking healing in a space that often separates the psychological from the spiritual. Together, they explore what it means to approach therapy with faith intact, how Islamic scholarship can inform ethical and effective care, and why our communities must move beyond coping toward true healing of the Muslim soul. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Mental Health and the Work of Healing with Sh. Mikaeel Smith | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:27:23 | |
Aalimah Sarah Ahmed sits down with her husband, Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, for a candid conversation on the evolving landscape of Muslim mental health. They reflect on his recent work in counseling and therapy, his ongoing writing and research, and the unique challenges Muslims face when seeking healing in a space that often separates the psychological from the spiritual. Together, they explore what it means to approach therapy with faith intact, how Islamic scholarship can inform ethical and effective care, and why our communities must move beyond coping toward true healing of the Muslim soul. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Carrying Our Years With Us | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:30:27 | |
The new year doesn’t erase what came before it . We carry our memories, our joys, our grief, and our lessons forward. In this first episode of the year, we reflect on the passing of Dr. Sarah Hemeida’s grandmother and the way our loved ones continue to shape who we become. We talk about entering a new year with gentleness, giving ourselves grace as we set goals, and honoring the years, and people, that made us who we are. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Carrying Our Years With Us | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:28:34 | |
The new year doesn’t erase what came before it . We carry our memories, our joys, our grief, and our lessons forward. In this first episode of the year, we reflect on the passing of Dr. Sarah Hemeida’s grandmother and the way our loved ones continue to shape who we become. We talk about entering a new year with gentleness, giving ourselves grace as we set goals, and honoring the years, and people, that made us who we are. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (3/3) Uncomfortable Truths: Racism in Muslim Spaces | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:23:38 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Amina Knight for an honest and necessary conversation about racism within the Muslim community. We explore how racial bias and colorism show up in our masājid, families, institutions, and online spaces — often quietly, sometimes painfully. Dr. Knight helps us unpack why these patterns persist, how they harm individuals and fracture the idea of ummah, and what accountability, healing, and allyship can look like moving forward. This episode is an invitation to reflect, listen deeply, and begin doing the work our faith already calls us to. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/3) Uncomfortable Truths: Racism in Muslim Spaces | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:29:51 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Amina Knight for an honest and necessary conversation about racism within the Muslim community. We explore how racial bias and colorism show up in our masājid, families, institutions, and online spaces — often quietly, sometimes painfully. Dr. Knight helps us unpack why these patterns persist, how they harm individuals and fracture the idea of ummah, and what accountability, healing, and allyship can look like moving forward. This episode is an invitation to reflect, listen deeply, and begin doing the work our faith already calls us to. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/3) Uncomfortable Truths: Racism in Muslim Spaces | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:32:13 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Amina Knight for an honest and necessary conversation about racism within the Muslim community. We explore how racial bias and colorism show up in our masājid, families, institutions, and online spaces — often quietly, sometimes painfully. Dr. Knight helps us unpack why these patterns persist, how they harm individuals and fracture the idea of ummah, and what accountability, healing, and allyship can look like moving forward. This episode is an invitation to reflect, listen deeply, and begin doing the work our faith already calls us to. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Reflections from Makkah and Madinah | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:30:43 | |
In this episode, Aalimah Sarah Ahmeds shares reflections from her journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Reflections from Makkah and Madinah | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:24:59 | |
In this episode, Alimah Sarah shares reflections from her journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah — moments that softened her heart, challenged her intentions, and reshaped how we see worship, patience, and return. From the overwhelming weight of standing before the Kaʿbah to the deep tranquility found in the city of the Prophet ﷺ, these are not polished takeaways, but honest notes from a soul in transit. Lessons in surrender, love, crowd, tears, and the gentle reminder of who we are when the world falls quiet in sujud. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| Cultivating Muslim Leaders in Healthcare: A Conversation with AMMSA | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:48:25 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Maleeha Ahmad, AMMSA National Conference Chair, to explore the powerful work happening at the American Muslim Medical Student Association (AMMSA). We dive into how this organization is shaping the next generation of Muslim healthcare leaders — fostering community, strengthening faith identity, and creating spaces where Muslim students and professionals can thrive in medicine with confidence and integrity. Maleeha shares the mission behind AMMSA, the importance of representation and mentorship, and how faith-centered support networks are transforming the journey for young Muslims pursuing healthcare careers. If you’ve ever wondered how the intersection of Islam and medicine can empower future practitioners, this conversation is for you. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Face Value: The Modern Obsession with Youth | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:29:44 | |
In a world where TikTok trends dictate beauty standards and “snatched” faces flood our feeds, how are we really feeling about aging—and ourselves? In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind our collective obsession with anti-aging. From skincare routines and Botox to filters and fillers, we explore how social media, Hollywood ideals, and a perfection-driven culture shape our relationship with our appearance and the natural process of growing older. It’s a deep dive into the science, society, and soul of beauty—asking: what does it mean to feel beautiful in an age that fears aging? If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Face Value: The Modern Obsession with Youth | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:28:37 | |
In a world where TikTok trends dictate beauty standards and “snatched” faces flood our feeds, how are we really feeling about aging—and ourselves? In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind our collective obsession with anti-aging. From skincare routines and Botox to filters and fillers, we explore how social media, Hollywood ideals, and a perfection-driven culture shape our relationship with our appearance and the natural process of growing older. It’s a deep dive into the science, society, and soul of beauty—asking: what does it mean to feel beautiful in an age that fears aging? If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Products, Procedures, and the Aging Face | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:27:22 | |
What really happens to our face as we age—and which interventions actually work? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tanya Khan, MD, an oculoplastic surgeon and board-certified ophthalmologist, to explore the science of beauty and aging. From skincare basics to Botox, lash serums, fillers, and surgical options, Dr. Khan walks us through what changes occur in each decade, how women of color may experience aging differently, and which solutions are worth considering. Whether you’re curious about prevention, products, or procedures, this conversation blends science with practical insights to help you make informed choices about your skin and self-care. Disclaimer: this is an informative episode. For any questions regarding Islamic guidelines for specific procedures, DM us or reach out to your local Islamic scholar. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Products, Procedures, and the Aging Face | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:35:38 | |
What really happens to our face as we age—and which interventions actually work? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tanya Khan, MD, an oculoplastic surgeon and board-certified ophthalmologist, to explore the science of beauty and aging. From skincare basics to Botox, lash serums, fillers, and surgical options, Dr. Khan walks us through what changes occur in each decade, how women of color may experience aging differently, and which solutions are worth considering. Whether you’re curious about prevention, products, or procedures, this conversation blends science with practical insights to help you make informed choices about your skin and self-care. Disclaimer: this is an informative episode. For any questions regarding Islamic guidelines for specific procedures, DM us or reach out to your local Islamic scholar. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (2/2) Living with PCOS: Breaking Stigma and Finding Strength | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:33:27 | |
PCOS isn’t just a diagnosis — it’s a lived experience that impacts every part of a woman’s life. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Faiza Rafi, Ph.D., LSSP, who not only brings her expertise as a psychologist but also shares her personal journey of living with PCOS. From the struggles she faced, to the lifestyle changes that made a difference, to her heartfelt message of hope — this conversation is both real and inspiring. For every woman walking a similar path, this episode offers honesty, encouragement, and empowerment. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| (1/2) Living with PCOS: Breaking Stigma and Finding Strength | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:33:56 | |
PCOS isn’t just a diagnosis — it’s a lived experience that impacts every part of a woman’s life. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Faiza Rafi, Ph.D., LSSP, who not only brings her expertise as a psychologist but also shares her personal journey of living with PCOS. From the struggles she faced, to the lifestyle changes that made a difference, to her heartfelt message of hope — this conversation is both real and inspiring. For every woman walking a similar path, this episode offers honesty, encouragement, and empowerment. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| PCOS Myths: What TikTok Gets Wrong | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
Social media is full of advice about PCOS — but how much of it is actually true? In this episode, we address the most common myths about PCOS circulating online, explain what the science really says, and give practical guidance to help you filter through the noise. If you’ve ever wondered whether those trending PCOS 'cures' or tips actually work, this episode is for you. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| Can the Real PCOS Stand Up? | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:34:18 | |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most commonly discussed women’s health conditions — but also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we break down what PCOS actually is, how it’s defined medically, and clear up common misconceptions about what it isn’t. From symptoms and diagnosis to lifestyle considerations, we unpack the confusion so women can approach PCOS with knowledge, clarity, and confidence. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| "He’s Right for Me, But My Parents Disagree" 2/2 | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:29:17 | |
"What do you do when you’ve found someone who is compatible with you in all the important ways — faith, character, and values — but your parents don’t approve? Many young Muslims struggle with the heartache of navigating between their desire to marry the right person and the duty to honor their parents. In this episode, we explore the balance between obedience and personal well-being, the fiqh and ethics of parental approval in marriage, and practical steps to approach these difficult conversations with wisdom, compassion, and clarity." If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||
| "He’s Right for Me, But My Parents Disagree" 1/2 | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:28:18 | |
What do you do when you’ve found someone who is compatible with you in all the important ways — faith, character, and values — but your parents don’t approve? Many young Muslims struggle with the heartache of navigating between their desire to marry the right person and the duty to honor their parents. In this episode, we explore the balance between obedience and personal well-being, the fiqh and ethics of parental approval in marriage, and practical steps to approach these difficult conversations with wisdom, compassion, and clarity. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org | |||