Episodes
Part II of a special conversation with one of my teachers, Imam Suhaib Webb Suhaib, William, Webb has a degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma, and Islamic Law from al-Azhar in Cairo. He was named as a "Faith Leader to Watch" by The Center for American Progress in 2016, selected by the Muslim Community as one of CNN’s 25 Most Influential Leaders;  as well as one of "Five Hundred of the Most Influential Muslims" by the Royal Islamic Studies Center in 2021. He is was a...
Published 03/23/24
A special conversation with one of my teachers, Imam Suhaib Webb Suhaib, William, Webb has a degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma, and Islamic Law from al-Azhar in Cairo. He was named as a "Faith Leader to Watch" by The Center for American Progress in 2016, selected by the Muslim Community as one of CNN’s 25 Most Influential Leaders;  as well as one of "Five Hundred of the Most Influential Muslims" by the Royal Islamic Studies Center in 2021. He is was a resident...
Published 03/10/24
Published 03/10/24
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Published 04/02/23
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Published 03/12/23
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Published 02/23/23
After a long hiatus, sharing with you the audio counterpart of qalb. thepsiritualheart, an Instagram page that briefly touches upon some of the commonly used words in the Holy Qur'an.
Published 02/10/23
After a long hiatus, sharing with you the audio counterpart of qalb. thepsiritualheart, an Instagram page that briefly touches upon some of the commonly used words in the Holy Qur'an.
Published 01/29/23
After a long hiatus we are back with a brilliant conversation with Aisha Rasul who in her own words is a "global nomad." Mother of 3 boys. Two teenagers & 1 young adult, Aisha had an early start in both marriage and mothering.Passionate about mental health & well being she has done a mix of trainings, courses, diplomas, certifications & worked intermittently. Then finally completed a two years masters program in 2020.Having lived in 3 countries outside of Pk , she is soon moving...
Published 06/07/22
We are in conversation with the Internationally acclaimed Hosai Mojadiddi, who has been serving the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, public speaker, author/writer, spiritual counselor, and mental health advocate. She currently teaches self-development and spiritual development classes for adults and youth and is actively involved with promoting social-emotional learning and mental health advocacy to students and educators via workshops and training. She’s a wife and mother of...
Published 03/01/22
Our guest on "dhaani" is Dr. Azra Raza  - Describing her groundbreaking ideas in the highly acclaimed bestselling book, THE FIRST CELL: And the human costs of pursuing cancer to the last, She is bent upon shifting the treatment focus from trying to kill every last cancer cell to find the first and preventing cancer from developing altogether. Dr. Azra established cash awards at her alma-mater FG College, Islamabad, 20 years ago for the topmost students in Science, Urdu and Humanities. Dr....
Published 01/26/22
Welcoming 2022 with a a subject/idea/ topic very very close to my heart. This is an excerpt of  a talk which our guest speaker, Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam conducted during one of the Online Yoga sessions. This short podcast is power packed with : - The different kinds of 'Nafs' - Acute awareness of our intentions - What triggers us, and how to manage our triggers 'intelligently' Thank you for tuning in and listening.
Published 01/01/22
Closing 2021 with this exceptional conversation with Heydieh Soroush, a specialist in spiritual healing through the Islamic tradition. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and a Master of Divinity in Spiritual Healing and has spent over a decade helping clients connect with their hearts and live a life of presence and awareness through their connection with the Divine. Heydieh utilizes the healing power of prayers and mindfulness-based practices to guide clients in stepping into their...
Published 12/14/21
Our guest today is Ahmed Ali Ahsan, currently residing in Singapore and Sales Director at GE. He has acquired 13 plus years of experience in various conglomerates working out of Pakistan, Europe & The Far East. In this episode Ahmed talks about : - What is EI - The importance of self-reflection & articulation - Compassion fatigue and dealing with it
Published 12/05/21
As part of a week long series of Yoga and Emotional Intelligence, our first guest was Hassan Tariq. A HR professional who has extensive leadership experience in the corporate world since the last 20 years, working both in Pakistan and Netherlands. Given the nature of his work he has studied human behaviour especially around EQ. And if this was not enough he also mentors/ coaches individuals on both personal and professional levels.
Published 11/23/21
Our guest today is Martine Batchelor, who lived in Korea as a Seon nun under the guidance of Master Kusan for ten years. She is the author of Meditation for Life, The Path of Compassion, Women in Korean Zen and Let Go: A Buddhist Guide to Breaking Free of Habits. She is a member of the Gaia House Teacher Council.  She teaches meditation retreats worldwide and lives in France. Her latest works are the The Spirit of the Buddha, What is this? and The Definition, Practice and Psychology of...
Published 10/12/21
 Our guest today is Dr. Noshene Ranjbar. Born raised in Tehran, Iran until immigrating to the US in adolescence, Dr. Ranjbar developed a passion for a holistic view of medicine and healing from early on in her life. Throughout her studies and life experiences, including her own illness as well as caring for her mom who suffered from several autoimmune illnesses and cancer, to fostering refugee children with PTSD, to working with American Indian communities across the U.S., to working...
Published 09/14/21
Our guest today is Sara Jamil,  a Freelance Communication Designer by day, a passionate teacher at heart and wordsmith by night, Sara took the Covid pause to fully embrace the cliché of “life is short” and went public with a personal project, Jam Musings. An amalgamation of her need for words and her explorations into faith, Jam Musings is an ongoing love letter to life, inspired by His words; a legacy of sorts to leave behind, all made more visual with her own brand of colour and form. As...
Published 08/31/21
My Grandmother, the rock of our family , the loving soul of us!
Published 08/21/21
Delighted to have Shaykh Ebrahim back on the podcast. At the cost of sounding confident I can assure you that the next 30 minutes will not be a waste of your time. Shaykh Ebrahim has very articulately and eloquently taken us through the dis-ease that we might feel in our bodies, hearts, and minds - and how we can discern from the pathological manifestation of certain emotions to the need for reformation on a spiritual level. In this podcast we talk about: - What is Spiritual Healing? - How...
Published 08/09/21
Our guest today is Steven C. Hayes,who is a Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and is the author of 46 books including Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (which for a time was the best-selling self-help book in the United States), and his new book A Liberated Mind. An expert on the importance of acceptance, mindfulness, and values he is ranked among the most cited psychologists in the world. Social Media : Website:stevenchayes.com In the podcast we talk...
Published 07/27/21
Our guest today is Nicole Paine, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Mobility Specialist who has been practicing for over 15 years in the UK and Canada. Nicole aims to teach you how to evaluate your current state of health, inspire you to take action, improve your lifestyle and habits so you can reclaim and restore your health. Nicole qualified as a Chiropractor in 2006 (Canada) which began an everlasting exploration into alternative healthcare. She has trained in...
Published 07/20/21
Our guest today is Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam who is an eternal student of the Qur'an and passionately teaches it as well. She is a freelance journalist and editor, and also works as a Communications­ Practitioner. In all of these, she is aided by her love for languages and literature. Social Media Handles: Website: chaaidaani.wordpress.com Twitter: @farahnazzahidi Instagram : @farahnaz_zahidi_moazzam In this podcast we talk about : - Various human dimensions - Balance, moderation -...
Published 06/22/21
Our guest today is Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam who is an eternal student of the Qur'an and passionately teaches it as well. She is a freelance journalist and editor, and also works as a Communications­ Practitioner. In all of these, she is aided by her love for languages and literature. Social Media Handles: Website: chaaidaani.wordpress.com Twitter: @farahnazzahidi Instagram : @farahnaz_zahidi_moazzam In this podcast we talk about : - Various human dimension - Balance, moderation -...
Published 06/22/21
Our guest today is Dr. Pat Ogden, PhD, a pioneer in somatic psychology, the creator of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy method, and founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (sensorimotor.org). Dr. Ogden is a clinician, consultant, international lecturer, and Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books in somatic psychology: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015). Her...
Published 06/15/21