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The #hdwghpodcast is a relatable, fun weekly podcast that follows the journey of four young muslim women in London navigating adulthood and everything in-between. Coming to the table with unique experiences, backgrounds and views with laughs. These women discuss how they’ve got to this point in life and where they want to go

How Did We Get Here Podcast


    • Feb 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Episode 41: What Makes a Good Friend?? | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 71:32


    Hey guys, we are back with another episode! This week we spoke about the importance and value of our friendships. Its often the platonic relationships in our lives that have the most impact on us growing up. We spoke about everything from understanding love languages to communication styles and ways to be a better friend. Please continue to support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 41: Stop Policing Women's Bodies!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 65:15


    Hey guys, this week we discussed vogue Paris Instagram post (which has since been deleted) glamourising a celeb wearing a headscarf, despite the ongoing anti hijab laws that has been passed over the last 10 years. We also spoke about hypersexualisation of women and if that really is freedom.. it was really interesting to hear everyones views and we would live to hear what you guys think and start some conversations in the comments section! Please continue to support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Ep 40: Do we really have an "Expiration Date" ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 50:35


    Hey guys, we are back with another episode! This week we spoke about the pressures that women often feel in their early twenties, and the need to have it all. Societal pressures can often influence the way think about ourselves and the way we interact with each other. Let us know what you think and what are your experiences in society. Do you feel like you're enough and how do you drown out the noise and focus on who you want to be instead? Please continue to support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 39: Is Representation Over-rated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 62:00


    Hey guys, the whole group is back and this is one of our fave episodes in a long time!! This week we spoke about if representation today positively impacts minorities and if it's over rated. There are so many layers to this and we really enjoyed discussing our different POVs. Let us know what you think and your experiences in society relating to representation and change. Please continue to support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Ep 38: Was Molly Mae Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 48:58


    Hey guys, welcome back to another video! This week we spoke about Molly Mae's controversial “We all have the same 24 hours…” We spoke about privilege, grind and influencer culture. Let us know in the comments if you guys agree and what your thoughts are

    Episode 37: New Year, NEW VIBES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 47:56


    Hey guys!! Hope you guys are having a good year so far, may this year bring you blessings and baraka

    Episode 36: Are Billionaires Ethical- A 2021 Round Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 51:24


    Hey guys, this week we spoke about some of the lessons we've learnt this year. Honestly this year has been the year of “realising stuff” word to kylie

    Episode 35: Is Honesty the Best Policy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 53:57


    Hey guys, welcome back to another video. This week we discussed if honesty is the best policy? We spoke about different scenarios and if each of us would be honest or not in certain situations lol. We definitely all had different answers

    Episode 33: Saver or Spender? Financial Literacy | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 62:34


    Episode 33: Our Mental Health Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 43:35


    Hey guys! This week Cariama, Mariyam and I spoke about our mental health and wellbeing especially during the colder and darker months. We shared the methods that help us when we are going through difficult times, and the important role faith has for us. We spoke a lot about our experiences and we'd love to hear what you guys think and what methods and thoughts help you. Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 32: Do We Regret Going To University?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 56:48


    Episode 31: Misogyny in society

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 37:12


    Hey guys, welcome back to another video. This week was just me and Khaoula, and we discussed misogyny and how it happens on such a wide scale that it affects us everyday on a micro level. We spoke a lot about the experiences we have had recently we'd love to hear what you guys think and if you guys have had anything similar happen to you. Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 30: Reacting to @MahdiTijani 'Surgical Dissection' of us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 46:18


    WELL GUYS... This is not our typical video we would make, but after seeing this Youtubers 3 hour live on us and how disrespectful he was about women, we though that it is really important that we discuss why that video and similar energy from beta males are so damaging to women and also to men in the Muslim community. We discussed various themes that brother brought up in his live including (TW) domestic violence, daddy issues, scaremongering of not having children and not getting married, using Islam to put forth your opinions and so much more. We would appreciate your love and support with this one, don't forget to like comment and subscribe. And this platform was started and remains a place to advocate and be a safe space for Muslim Women. Thank you for your support always Keep up with us on socials

    Episode 29: Muslim and proud in the age of Islamophobia.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 39:52


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we spoke about media coverage and how it impacts society's ideology and perception. We touched on different cases such as Shamima Begum & Sabina Nessa. We discussed how being muslim and proud can sometimes cause discomfort for others in society, and how the media can impact this too. There were some really interesting things that came out. Leave your opinions in the comments below, we would love to know your experiences! As always please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 28: Why Millennials Aren't Getting Married

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 42:42


    Hey guys, we are finally back!! Alhamdulillah we have taken a well needed break and we are back with consistency and good vibes!!! Thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we discussed a theory that Mariyam was discussing with her friends- thats millennials aren't getting married and we would be the generation to be the least married, which is really interesting, let us know what you guys think about it's and if you guys agree. Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 27: Is your self-worth affected by your upbringing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 43:44


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we spoke about self love and self worth. We discussed if our self-worth is affected by the way we were raised, there were some really interesting things that came out. Leave your opinions in the comments below, we would love to know your experiences! As always please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 27: Girl Talk- Periods, Self Confidence and Being Vulnerable

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 61:58


    Episode 26: Should your partner tell you if they've cheated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 53:05


    Hey guys, thanks for tuning in to another episode! This week we discussed the juicy topic of cheating and whether we would take our partners back. - What would you do - stay or leave? We also touched on: Should your partner tell you if they have cheated? "scandalous" - you'll find throughout the episode we all shared a difference in opinion. We ended with storytime and how we would go about escaping unwanted male attention in public places whilst being alone. We would appreciate your feedback as always, and we hope you enjoyed the episode! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 25: Toxic Traits and What Gives Us the Ick | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 39:44


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we spoke about some of our toxic traits and what gives us the Ick! Let us know what some of your icks are! Remember to support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms Stay in touch with us on Instagram @hdwghpodcast_ Our Instagrams: @ammah_k @carmzyym @khaoula.bht @mariyamba

    Episode 24: Polygamy and Social Norms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 41:33


    Hey guys, we have really ben MIA, with had a nightmare with editing but alhamdullilah we are back! Todays episode is about polygamy and trying to discuss it in a rational way lol. Of course we know polygamy is permissible in Islam so there is no disagreeing with that but we just wanted to discuss how we feel about it because everyone is allowed their opinon on it (Its not fard) and it is a choice Let us know what your thoughts are as always, we would love to hear, thank you guys for all the love a support!

    Episode 23: Marriage and expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 54:24


    Episode 22: "Pretty Privilege"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 49:52


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we spoke about how important do we think looks are on the way people view us and the concept of ‘pretty privilege'. We also touched on friendships and putting yourself out there which was quiet interesting. We really loved discussing this and would love to know your thoughts down below as always! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 21: Mid Twenties Crisis??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 32:04


    Episode 20: “Madonna Wh*re Complex” and who is “Wifey Material”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 49:16


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we discussed the psychological theory by Freud “The Madonna Whore Complex” and how virginity is viewed in the male gaze. Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 19: "Share The Love of Your Life or Be Single Forever?" | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 42:57


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we were random and discussed different scenarios which was so funny. Let us know how you would react to them in the comments below! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 18: Discussing Blue Therapy and Solving your Dilemmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 67:47


    This week we spoke about BLUE THERAPY triggering the hell out of us and how funny it was and we also have opened our dms and emails to your dilemmas so please send them in, we will leave it listed down below. Thank you guys for your continuous support and love, please like, comment and subscribe

    Episode 17: Palestine and Media Censorship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 47:38


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This episode was definitely needed, we believe that if you have a platform however big or small you should be speaking on injustice when you can. Today's episode was about what has been happening in Palestine over the last few weeks, also about using your voice, influencer culture and media censorship. While we are all saddened and angry by what is going on in Palestine it is important that we amplify Palestinian voices and share the truth. Also most importantly than anything keep them in your prayers. Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms, we have left some donation links and interesting and educative video links down below

    Episode 16: Trying to Become a More Practicing Muslim | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 61:01


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This episode was pre recorded before Eid, we chose not to put out an episode last week in light of what is going on in Palestine which we will talk about more in our next episode In shaa Allah (God Willing) please keep them in your duas (prayers). We hope you all had an amazing Eid despite everything that is happening which we know feels heavy on a lot of our hearts. This week we spoke about the journey of trying to become a more practicing Muslim and how people react to that, both friends and family and in the work place when it doesn't fit their ideals. Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 15: Having Your Period During Ramadan and Eating in Public | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 53:17


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode! ✨ This week we discussed the pressure of hiding your period in Ramadan, the complexities of giving dawah in this modern age and the reason why many in the ummah feel disconnected from the deen. We would appreciate your feedback as always and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

    Episode 14: Ramadan and Freshly Grounded Game!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 63:08


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode and Ramadan Mubarak!

    Episode 13: Hate and Cancel Culture in the Muslim community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 61:58


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode

    Episode 12: Navigating Your Twenties | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 33:39


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we spoke about navigating your 20s and some of the things we are still learning on our journey. Some of you have asked us to speak about this topic so we hope you enjoyed it. We would appreciate your feedback as always and we hope you enjoyed the episode! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 11: Social media the influence on relationships and body image | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 70:24


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we spoke about social media and it's influence it has on our expectations on relationships and the way we see body image and how that can be toxic. We would appreciate your feedback as always and we hope you enjoyed the episode! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 10: How the System Works Against Us| How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 55:24


    Hey guys this is a pre recorded video so some of the stuff we spoke about is a bit old but nevertheless I hope you guys all enjoy it! In this episode we spoke about us being a bit discombobulated and then about sociopolitical stances in the world and why they don't sit well with us! We would appreciate your feedback as always and we hope you enjoyed the episode! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 9: Discussing THE Interview, Race and Sexual Assault (Trigger Warning) | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 53:09


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we touched on some of the important topics and issues that have been discussed around the world and we thought it was quite important to get it out this week. We spoke about the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview and how British culture navigates racism. We also spoke on the (TRIGGER WARNING) kidnapping and murder of Sarah Everard and how there needs to be a shift in society. We would appreciate your feedback as always and we hope you enjoyed the episode! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 8: Feminism and the Sexualisation of Muslim Women | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 47:18


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week was all about feminism and how Muslim women have been sexualised today, which was really interesting because we really had different views. Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    EP.7: Embarrassing moments (Almost getting eaten by dogs!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 58:48


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we spoke about some embarrassing moments and some slyly traumatic ones

    Episode 6: Getting the ICK, Living with In-laws, Paying on the First Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 71:01


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we made up some scenarios and discussed them which left us triggered

    Ep 5: Loneliness, Surviving Another Lockdown and Attachment styles | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 64:46


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we discussed loneliness which is SO relevant at the moment and definitely relatable. It was really nice having all girls back in the studio! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 4: OUR STRUGGLES OF WEARING THE HIJAB | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 57:28


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we discussed the hijab, our stories and the importance of having a good relationship with Allah. We really enjoyed recording this episode so we really hope you enjoy it! Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving a comment to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms

    Episode 3 “THEY TRIED TO MAKE ME MARRY A 14 YEAR OLD” | How Did We Get Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 88:18


    Hey guys, thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week we finish our relationship chronicles with discussing interracial relationships and the different roles in a relationship. Unfortunately we had to record this episode via zoom so sorry for the bad audio quality. Nevertheless we still hope you enjoyed it

    Episode 2: Relationships (Part 1) - navigating relationships as Muslims, friendships, love languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 79:22


    Hey guys, welcome to episode 2 of How Did We Get Here Podcast. This episode is all about relationships, how difficult it is to navigate them as Muslims, the importance of friendships, love languages and a load of waffle in between! We hope you enjoy! (Part 2 will be coming soon, discussing the answers from the polls on our IG) Stay in touch with us on Instagram: @hdwghpodcast_ Please support us by liking our videos and posts, leaving comments to start discussions and subscribing on all platforms! Our instagrams: @ammah_k @carmzyym @jasminelens @khaoula.bht @mariyamba Camera man & Editor: @adam_raiis

    Episode 1: 2020 in Review, Working From Home, COVID-19 Vaccine | HOW DID WE GET HERE PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 101:00


    Hey everyone, welcome to the first episode of How Did We Get Here Podcast! In today's episode we discussed how 2020 has been for us, navigating work as young women, our views on the COVID vaccine and a lot of other things in between... We hope you enjoy this episode, there will be much more to come from us with weekly uploads and video content, any feedback is appreciated in the comments. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to get more content from us! Take Care, from Khaoula, Carima, Jasmine, Ammah and Mariyam Our socials: Instagram- @hdwghpodcast_ Twitter- @hdwghpodcast

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