The Mindful Muslim Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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.