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You know those moments when you can't sleep and your mind has the most random thoughts? This podcast is a series of ramblings that came as a result of me waking up too early and thinking too much...my mind wonders from politics, conspiracy theory, refugees, life goals, aspirations, God, dreams and s…

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    • Mar 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    15th Night of Shaban: Shube Baraat. Reflection and Duas.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 59:59


    Thoughts, reflections and duas on a special calendar night in the Islamic faith.

    Are they laughing at me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 13:06


    Have you ever been in a situation where you're in front of people and your mind is like "they're talking about you?" In this episode I reflect on this and other chaos that lead to a panic attack.

    You are worthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 10:39


    Trust me...

    Do I have split personality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 26:23


    I feel like two people...one who has their shit together and one lost soul.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 13:26


    Actions and Solution speaks louder than just words spoken.

    Follow up to S2 E7...some clarifications and thanking you! ❤

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 7:26


    Thank you for listening.

    S2 E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 59:58


    This is me opening my heart and letting my soul bare. I don't share this podcast episodes...I just record and upload then leave it to the universe. 2019 was the worse year of my life personally as it was the year I started to fall...but it was also the best year of my life on terms achievement and campaigning...which side won? The professional or the personal? This is a one hour episode and my thoughts are as usual all over the place...I hope some parts make sense. I hope you're Okay, sending you positive energy ✨

    S2 E5 Perceptions and fake faces

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 20:59


    One day, I hope we get to a positive point. #mentalhealthawareness

    S2 E6- Find your forward: Trapped in the now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 29:37


    I am tired of hoping. Tired of thinking and trapped in dark thoughts of now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 60:06


    This is one of my longest most raw episode. I tried to summarise years of thoughts into an hour so there are many things I missed out but it's a start. In this reflective open session, I explore: The robotic cycle of work, working for those who take the joy out of your work, finding your inner peace, acceptance, mental health and the importance of balancing your spiritual, professional and personal life. #Ramadanmubarak to listeners who are marking the holy month.

    Awkward movie kinky scenes...and dramatic life advice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 19:21


    I breathe too much and tell you random things. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you put your hand under your armpits? I explain the answer here....sorry in advance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 18:26


    This pandemic has disrupted our routine and way of life. Everyone has a different way of coping with quarantine...please understand the needs of self; in terms of food, shelter, security, mental health and wellbeing are a priority. You must check in with you first! Once these needs are met. If you don't challenge yourself or adapt parts of of the other hierarchy of needs then you will have quarantine blues. These are series of episodes featuring my G.O.A.Ts Nazrin and Hanan, we will analyse the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and explain how they apply to COVID19.

    TUESDAY BOOK REVIEWS!! Week 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 20:39


    What a way to kick start the year! In this episode I gush over John Green and share with you my reaction to the top ten books of the last decade. You won't believe what the number 1 book is!!! (Still shocked)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 19:49


    Under the duvet with Iffy is baaack!! In this episode I rant, reflect, swear, insult and cry. Basically your typical start to Thursday. Good Morning! X

    TALKING MUSLIMS!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 16:10


    In this episode I am joined by the cast of "Talking Muslims". A brand new epic podcast featuring the voices of opinionated, hilarious and awesome people. Tune in! Follow them on @TalkingMuslims

    Happy New Year!! 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 25:33


    Reflection, reaction and reminders for the new year. 2019 has been a messed up one but also full of blessings. I learnt powerful lessons and I am excited to turn a new page...

    TUESDAY BOOK REVIEWS!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 5:14


    My usual ramblings will be taking a pause on Tuesdays! I dedicate this day to books!! Reviewing new and old books. Sharing my favourites, updates of Soul Tracing- Cherished and celebrating indie authors! Are you an author who needs a shout out?? Reach out!! @ifkaspeaks@gmail.com , Instagram @ifkaspeaks.

    Haunting words....it doesn't have to be this way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 4:28


    It's true...democracy is not just during voting. You always have a voice. You always have a right. Do not ever give up.

    DECEMBER ELECTION 2019 live reaction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 21:54


    Reflecting on the results. What does it all mean?

    I envy you....

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 12:28


    Trying crash but there's something on my mind.

    *Work. Eat. Shit. Repeat. *

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 12:46


    Arguments, pointless talks and no point nonsense. What is the point of it all?

    Change the world! ...forget Negative people!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 26:26


    Late night thoughts and weekly Sunday reflection. In this episode, I discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with positive energy, reigning in your ideas when advising others....(compromise and collaborate). You can change the world if you keep an open mind! Goodnight. X

    Midnight is our new 4 am.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 28:57


    What do you do when you can't sleep and so many thoughts go through your mind? Talk to yourself about it obviously...No? Is that just me?

    My life is a confusing state of WTF.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 44:36


    Reflecting at midnight. Are men born born to persue women? Are women supposed to wait and be ready to be wooed? What does that even mean? In this episode my mind wonders from this to my own self loathing as usual.

    Follow up to late night reflection.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 10:12


    Clarifying.

    50 Shades of Late night thoughts! Let's talk about sex.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 18:48


    Can't sleep so naturally my mind wonders. In this episode I get into some level haram stuff. Don't worry I'm already in trouble with the Lord. #Sendhelp.

    Gospel singing & Adulthood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 26:13


    I can't sleep so naturally my mind wonders. In this episode I share awkward adulthood realisations. Deep life moments, social media cringe and random preachings about nothing. Oh and I also butcher singing. Apologies in advance to your ears.

    Bedroom talks and Games night!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 14:58


    Surprise guest appearance by epic humans then my reflection of Games night.

    Episodes featuring Salma, Sima & Yusuf

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 13:30


    Crazy humans!

    Stop thinking too much! Just go for it!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 30:09


    According to science men just get on with things but women take way too long to think about things...is that true? In this episode I share my thoughts on this and many other things on my mind about politics, career, change of hair colour and life itself. *WARNING* strong language.

    Conservative party conference reflection.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 21:10


    In this episode I get all political

    IS DEMOCRACY DEAD?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 23:03


    Everyone is protesting and headlines are dramatic...but what is going on?? Is Democracy really DEAD???

    dead is democracy
    How to react to headlines!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 9:27


    So many dramatic headlines trying to lure us and we easily react with anger or shock....but what happens when you and all of your network all share the same headlines? Your timelines will be filled with negative energy! In this episode I talk about how I stopped reacting to headlines and the importance of finding a positive message to add to the conversation. Good Morning! X

    Work life balance and people's perception of you...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 23:05


    I am not who you think I am... no one is who you think they are. The human mind creates an image of a person based on what you read about them, see them update on social media and or see for yourself. However people wear many hats and faces. Some of those are public, professional, private and or free spirit. To truly care about someone you must understand all the amazing hats they wear. In this episode I shatter the perceptions you had of me and discuss the importance of work, life balance. Good morning! X

    Love, sacrifices and race. What do they mean to you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 27:54


    Someone wrote in and asked me to talk about "Love". As usual, my brain went into overdrive. You can't talk about love without talking about life, expectations of culture, our inner racism even though we claim to be progressive and our values. I also discuss the role of faith, judgemental eff brains and the emotional baggage we carry. Dramatic start to Friday! Have a good one.

    Overcoming the fear of rejections and facing the green monster of envy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 23:33


    You know that sinking painful feeling you get after a rejection? Whether it's from a Job, relationship, social situation etc...? In this episode I share fool proof ways of overcoming those. I also discuss the method that works for me when my inner envious demon surfaces. Have an epic day! X

    Morning motivation with a mix of wisdom and dramatic moments.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 10:10


    In this episode I explore The awkwardness of writing bios and the importance of believing we are greater than what society expects of us. I also create a dramatic visual of roads and success ladders because I am over the top like that...Good morning and have an epic Wednesday!

    Mass Shootings & Explicit Scenes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 29:14


    Another dramatic mix of confused topics. I was on Twitter and saw a hypocritical past tweet by Trump. Then decided to make a reaction episode talking about the latest mass shootings. My brain however decided to include knife crime in the UK, New Zealand shooting and more. I also somehow talk about swearing and discuss the graphic adult scenes in Soul Tracing - Taboo.

    6 am Deep thoughts: Self care & Genocide.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 14:26


    Sunday reflection about taking a moment to pause and take time out for yourself...suddenly my mind wonders as always. In this episode I explore The Holocaust and subsequent Genocides. As well as the lessons we must learn from the past, so that we can reflect on our choices today in order to create a better tomorrow. #DeepStuff.

    Cringe moments & Insomnia.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 16:41


    The older we get the wiser we get in many aspects of life. However the older we get, our mind becomes consumed by adulthood responsibilities and chaos of life. Consequently we forget to look up sometimes. Losing track of the changes around us... the movies, fashion, music and even technology of our generation is moving to the next stages. If we don't pause and occasionally look up, we find ourselves in awkward situations where the most obvious trends of today are alien to us. In this episode I continue my battle with insomnia and share how my old school soul met with confusion, as my siblings and friends watched in horror when I didn't recognise modern artists.

    I need your help!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 20:58


    Monumental life moments and dramatic challenges. Have you ever had deadlines that you pushed and said I'll do the task later? Have you panicked at the last minute and all hell hit the fan because you were rushing? In this episode I share my struggles and as usual find a solution after a dramatic rant!

    Reflect, react, reclaim your time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 51:30


    When you can't sleep and your mind wonders...talk it out! The solution will come to you as you ramble on. In this episode I struggle to find a solution to my insomnia and end up making a list of reasons...eventually the answer comes...

    Value your time and your mental health.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 7:48


    This is a reminder for us to check in with our self. The most valuable assets you have are your intelligence, your time and your abilities. If you are in a toxic environment this can be damaged, so check in. Are you Okay? Did you accomplish your tasks? If not. Reassess and replan but...you're not a failure. X

    IfkaSpeaks (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 0:59


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