Froth & Bubble

This week Affi and Iman discuss the horror that unfolded at the US Capitol, when a mob of insurrectionists attacked the building at the order of Donald Trump. The UK government and their consistent disregard for the most vulnerable in our society and the tragic death of Mohamud Mohammed Hassan, as a result of police brutality. Follow us on Instagram: @FrothandBubblePodcast Write to us, send dilemmas and questions for the upcoming Q&A/Dilemma Season Finale on: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com

This week, Affi is joined by the inspirational Dr Samira, a General Practitioner (GP) at our beloved NHS. Dr Samira wears many hats including owning a YouTube channel where she provides health information in both Somali and English for the elderly back home, she is the founder of Somali Career Fairs and the Vice President of the British Somali Medical Association. Affi and Dr Samira sat down and had a chat about many things including Dr Samira's journey into medicine, the importance of compassion, the dramatic rise of mental health issues and the importance of research and to make an informed decision. Links mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman return from their short hiatus with a Somali accent challenge and stories of how things can get lost in translation! They also discuss how other countries have influenced the language and the origin of words. Join in on the fun and guess what their answers might be! Follow us: Instagram: @frothandbubblepodast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman talk about The Crown and the infamous 'There were three of us in the marriage' situation, seeking redemption from black women and this week's Red Table Talk, why everyone isn't cut out for a life of crime as well as using 'science' to establish how attracting someone is. Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman discuss how they are/will be dealing with the Christmas period as Muslim parents, they talk about how to approach the subject with young children and their own personal styles of parenting. They also cover when they met Craig David, their newfound interest in herbal medicine and Trump's rumoured pardon of the Tiger King, as well as many other random, but fun topics. Follow us: Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Stay safe and be kind x This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman discuss their usual medley of topics, they of course had to discuss the supermodel, Halima Aden, who this week broke Muslim internet with her annoucement of quitting her fashion career because it was forcing her to compromise her hijab. They also cover their joy at Sccotland becoming the first country to make period products free, how unsustainable current period prducts are and the general shame that surround periods for young girls.There is a slight venture into phobias and wedding drama as well. N.B We had some slight issues with our internet this week so do bare with us if the audio is a little funky! x Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, we are joined by the incredibly talented Idil Ibrahim, an award-winning director, producer and changemaker. She talks to us about her journey into filmmaking, her projects and the stories she wants to tell, as well as sharing her advice to anyone interested in getting started in the creative arts. Idil's films have been featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Toronto International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, Cinéma du Réel in Paris, and Sundance Film Festival, among others. She was also selected as one of OkayAfrica's "100 Women" for 2018. Please note this episode was recorded as the US election results were announced. See links below for more information about where you can find Idil. Links mentioned in this episode: Idil's website: https://www.idilibrahim.com Instagram: @i_am_idil Follow us: Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Email us: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Music by Kobefei This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week we talk extensively about our very different accounts of a fateful September day involving lactic acid and running. We discuss why it's important to support Somali/black owned business and the unconscious biases we hold as well as two very interesting dilemmas. Follow us on Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Email us your dilemmas on frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The brilliant Amal Nuur joins us this week for a chat about her amazing journey to losing over 40 kg, the challenges and the wins, setting yourself small and achievable goals, the link between mental health and over/under eating and her own bucket list. It gets emotional at times, but we promise it's a great chat! Links mentioned in this episode:** Follow Amal Nuur on Instagram @ amalnuur Follow us on Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Be kind. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Links mentioned in this episode: Home Girls Unite Instagram @ homegirlsldn Accent challenge by Just The Hijabis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAzF_clResM Follow us Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Music by Kobeofei This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman discuss their usual medley of topics! Links mentioned in this episode: Our Guest: Instagram@idilomar_ Idil's Nonprofit organisation: Instagram @sama.wada Other links: Ayan's World on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7Lmcju9vH4 Sheeko Sheeko on Instagram: @Sheekosheeko24 Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3onXDYm FIND US: Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week,Affi and Iman discuss estranged family members, the anxiety and fear in reaching out and trying to mend old wounds, the sweet film Rocks and the rather underwhelming Social Dilemma, both on Netflix. They talk about the way society deals with women who cheat and much more! Follow us on: Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frohandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Music by Kobeofei. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover all the insane things that have happened during their hiatus, including conversations around miscarriages, Islambophobia and the use of a Hadith at the Savage Fenty show and much more! Links mentioned in this episode: Miscarriage charity: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/about-us/the-charity/ Mohamed BK song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciRA6DJ4dis Follow us on Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Music by Kobeofei This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman discuss dilemmas that have been sent in to them. Join in on the convo on Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover mental health in the Somali community. They discuss why it is so prevalent, drawing on research from various studies. They share their experience with witnessing people in crisis and misunderstanding it as a personality trait. They also have their very first guest, therapist and coach Nimo Omer, who share her thoughts and experience with mental health in the community. She talks about the importance of seeking therapy as a preventative tool and gives lots of information on what to do to improve one's mental health. Nimo is also the founder of Serene Therapies, an online therapy service which offers a 30min FREE consultation! Links mentioned in this episode: https://sophia.stkate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1334&context=msw_papers Follow Nimo Omer on Instagram @iamnimo_ Follow Nimo's online therapy service @ serene_therapies This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover their labour and delivery stories. They share their anxieties, fears, lows and moments of joys. The examine the contrast between their expectations of the early motherhood journey and their personal experiences and reflect of the lessons they have learnt. They also cover the impact lockdown has had on single parents, their disappointment in the current government and even throw in a rant about education and the unfair hatred teachers receive. Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover the pressures of getting married as a Muslim woman and the difficulties in dating for marriage. Why dating apps aren't serving us and tips for women on that journey. They also cover some interesting dilemmas...... Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Twitter: @frothandbubblepodcast Links mentioned in this episode: Hare Psychopathy Checklist: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/hare-psychopathy-checklist-test-will-tell-if-someone-sociopath-a7439616.html This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover colourism. They discuss its roots and why it is damaging to black and brown people. They cover Indian Matchmaker and how it perpetuates the idea that White is Right as well as sharing their own experiences of colourism, including being told not to wear certain colours or being offered unsolicited advice on needing to bleach their skin. Sound from Zapsplat.com Indian Matchmer sound bite from Netflix This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover toxic friends. They discuss how certain reality shows distort our views on what a healthy female friendship looks like and comment on toxic traits. They share their own experiences of being in a toxic friendship and how it affected their mental health as well as some DILEMMAS. Follow us on Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Email us on frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover fast fashion and the impact it is having on the environment, and its links to modern slavery as well as other organised crime. They discuss their own anxieties about the rate at which we are consuming as well as ways to live more sustainably. Come join them for a thought-provoking conversation. Why don't you say hello and send them an email on frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Follow @frothandbubblepodcast on Instagram for more resources Links mentioned in this episode: Wrap initiative: https://www.wrap.org.uk/content/love-your-clothes-waste-prevention https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/environment-costs-fast-fashion-pollution-waste-sustainability-a8139386.html Shaykk Hamza Yusuf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq0--DfC2Xk https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22476774 https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/apr/07/fast-fashion-speeding-toward-environmental-disaster-report-warns Vouge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0SYEYKm6ec https://theconversation.com/fashion-production-is-modern-slavery-5-things-you-can-do-to-help-now-115889 Lucy Siegle: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/apr/23/the-eco-guide-to-fast-fashion Dana Thomas: https://www.forbes.com/sites/celiashatzman/2019/10/04/fashionopolis-author-dana-thomas-on-how-fast-fashion-is-destroying-the-planet-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover mental health; what it means to them, how they look after it and times when their mental health has suffered. They discuss what instantaneous selfcare is and what we should all do regularly to maintain our mental health long term. Come and join the discussion over on Instagram where we share our after thoughts and resources... Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.mind.org.uk/ www.anxietyuk.org.uk www.bipolaruk.org.uk www.thecalmzone.net www.menshealthforum.org.uk www.nopanic.org.uk www.rethink.org For more information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ Mindfulness tips: https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/ How to maintain good mental health: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/ways-to-improve-mental-health-daily-habits-walk-tall-exercise-a8050651.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799 Follow us on Instagram @Frothandbubblepodcast Send us an email @frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com

This week, Affi and Iman answer questions about their lives to help you get to know them a little better. They cover the meaning of their names, whether they are morning birds or night owls, friendships they've lost and what their favourite cultural activities are. There are lots of laughs and some telling revelations (rap battle??? LOL), so grab a cup of tea or coffee and join them down memory lane..... Links mentioned in this episode: Example of Dhaanto on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TvMbHEQVaA Example of Buraanbur at a Somali wedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKiX2C0D9_E Egyptian Somali Dhaanto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/anbessa2011/7000769453 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover the shocking and harrowing sexual abuse stories that have been shared on the TL. They discuss why we should believe victims, the dangers of using ceeb/shame culture to oppress victims and what the men are saying about this. For support, please visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/sexual-abuse/ https://www.safeline.org.uk/ Links mentioned in this episode: Books: The Macho paradox: why some men hurt women and how all men can help by Jackson Katz Beyond Blurred Lines: Rape Culture in Popular Media by Nickie D. Phillips https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/violence/VAW_Prevelance.jpeg?ua=1 https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2019/10/peril-progress-prosperity-womens-well-being-around-the-world-feature/ Unbelieve Netflix series: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2019/09/05/netflix-series-explores-costs-of-not-believing-rape-victims Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/may/17/surge-sexual-attacks-children-somalia https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a20060854/welcome-to-puntland-where-men-dont-consider-rape-a-crime/ Follow us on our socials Instagram: @Frothandbubblepodcast Twitter:@ Frothandbubblepodcast Email: @ Fothandbubblepodcast@gamil.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, [Affi] and [Iman] cover love, lockdown and the obvious red flags to look out for as summer lovin' starts to emerge all over the place. They talk about maintaining healthy relationships during extended periods of time at home together, the importance of communicating effectively, 90 day fiance and discuss why women seem to attract the same type of men all the time! Follow us on our socials Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Twitter: @Frothandbubblepodcast Email: @frothandbubble@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman touch on the beautiful and complex history of Africa! They talk about the importance of teaching Africans and non-Africans alike about the importance of the continent's influence and the role it played in the advancement of the Western world. As well as the continued part black creators and artists have in setting the tone for contemporary pop culture. *Follow us on our socials Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Twitter: @frothandbubblepodcast Email: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Affi and Iman cover racism in the UK; what it's like to be a black, British women navigating life and their first experiences of discrimination... Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/03/racism-george-floyd-britain-america-uk-black-people Afua Hirsch https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/11/lets-end-delusion-britain-abolished-slavery Kenan Malik https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/apr/22/government-aware-for-years-that-hostile-environment-hurt-windrush-generation https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6621047/How-Meghans-favourite-avocado-snack-fuelling-human-rights-abuses-drought-murder.html Meghan Markle and avocado https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/854265/kate-middleton-pregnant-morning-sickness-avocado Catherine Middleton and avocado https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/downloads/files/mbrrace-uk/reports/MBRRACE-UK%20Maternal%20Report%202018%20-%20Lay%20Summary%20v1.0.pdf Black women being more likely to die from child birth https://play.acast.com/s/thehighlowshow/7820668b-af83-4efc-84c8-37ddc75af970 The High Low podcast interview with Candice Brathwaite Books I am Not your Baby Mother by Candice Brathwaite The Windrush Betrayal: Exposing the Hostile Environment by Amelia Gentleman Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored by Jeffrey Boakye The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America by Nikesh Shukla Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible by Elizabeth Uviebinené and Yomi Adegoke Taking Up Space: The Black Girl's Manifesto for Change by Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi Socials Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast Twitter @frothandbubblepodcast Email@ frothandbubble@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week- mental health awareness week- Affi and Iman cover 'pick me' culture, it's attributes and why it's detrimental to women and society as a whole. They also discuss how to challenge friends and family who display ‘pick me traits', and their challenges overcoming their own internalised misogyny. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.thecalmzone.net/ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ https://nopanic.org.uk/ https://papyrus-uk.org/ https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ Our socials Follow us on Instagram @ frothandbubblepodcast Twitter @frothandbubblepodcast Email us on frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, [Affi] and [Iman] cover [their expectations surrounding turning 30. Why does it seem like such a defining moment? They explore the science behind the seemingly unreasonable fears. The conversation also steers towards social media and how fuels though anxieties surrounding getting older. ]..... Topics discussed: A quick introduction to us and who we are. The age-old tale of getting older, in particular turning 30. Social media and its role in fuelling the anxieties surrounding getting older Links mentioned in this episode: https://metro.co.uk/2017/04/03/are-you-having-a-midi-life-crisis-how-the-stress-kicks-in-when-you-turn-30-6545011/ https://observer.com/2017/06/turning-30-major-life-changes-turmoil-saturn/ https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/28792-life-is-mostly-froth-and-bubble-two-things-stand-like This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm