I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)

Send me a Text Message!First episode of 2025 and it is a doozy!For this The Whole Muslim, I am featuring the Ad'iyah Collective, an organization that was created so that Muslim Women can have a safe, inclusive space during their pregnancy-ending journey.The subject of abortion has been in the news A LOT, especially because so many politicians are working so hard to take away our rights to bodily autonomy. I talk to the founder of the Ad'iyah Collective, AZ (name withheld for privacy), and we discuss how the collective helps Muslim women navigate a deeply personal transition that is already so taboo and with the current political climate has become downright dangerous to even discuss openly!You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0zPcB4yV0J8To get in touch with the Ad'iyah Collective you can follow them on Instagram or visit their Website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adiyahcollective/Website: https://www.adiyah.community/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!Another year down and it has been a doozy!Ongoing genocides and the re-election of the Cheeto and so much more! We collectively have to do better. The time for words and lessons is past and now we got to dedicate ourselves to action. Action that will bring about the change that is needed to fix this mess of a world we have created. Clean it up, fix it up and leave it a livable planet for our kids.I'm sort of leaning towards that direction too. I seem to be at some sort of impasse and I am not sure if I will continue podcasting after I come back from my break in January. Although, I'm not even 100% sure about that decision but it is something I am thinking over. And even if that is the case, it won't be a permanent goodbye, more like podcasting infrequently as compared to before. AND I will still be posting other content on my Instagram and YouTube (links below) so please follow me there to keep up with me and what the future holds. And to get in touch with me directly for any suggestions or feedback you can DM me or send me an email at: shehla.faizi01@gmail.comMy deepest gratitude to all y'all who have stuck around with me for these 4 years in my podcasting journey. I'll still be here, in a sense, and I hope you'll follow me in me growth from this moment on. Love Y'all

Send me a Text Message!It's no secret, when times get tough and we need answers, you gotta turn to the smart people!Well that's what I did, because I was getting also experiencing post-election stress, so I turned to one of the smartest people I knew, Dr. Uzma Jafri, producer and host of the "Mommying While Muslim" podcast. And we sat down and discussed in an Instagram Live about what comes next for the future of America? What should the people who don't approve of the cheeto and all his shenanigans do to make sure that lunacy and fascism does not reign supreme, especially in lieu of him and his backers really wanting to enact Project 2025?This episode is a recording of that live discussion, and the reason I put it out as an episode is because I think it has lots of insights that will benefit listeners about 'what to do next?'Inaction is not an option, folks. Resistance and revolution is the way forward!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/TBiMD4LviZ0And also in my Instagram reel here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDNLtKZRCRF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==To find out more about the "Mommying While Muslim" podcast you can visit their website www.mommmyingwhilemuslim.com or visit their Instagram at: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!The presidential elections are now over and... the cheeto is back. I wish I could be anymore respectful about this but I can't bring myself to pretend.Cheeto's last presidential reign was a complete joke and this time he's got a whole bunch of jokers that he wants to push into the spotlight with him.As disastrous as that is, what I find even more concerning is the terrible attitudes that some democratic voters have adopted where they are now pointing fingers at minorities as the cause for the tangerine's win. Including Muslims.This episode is a PSA for all the furious democrats that want to have a hissy fit. You have a right to be mad at the situation, but get your facts straight Muslims and marginalized groups were not the reason that Trump is back. Please, lecture white people who voted for him in droves. Do not endanger Muslims and Minorities with your online rage.You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/JvTg5V9Ep5USupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!Strange are the times when news outlets are constantly under scrutiny for how they are (or are not!) covering the news.I sit down with content creator, Maureen Johnson, a.ka. '@realgodivagodess', and we talk about how questioning news narratives got her and other content creators into hot water with big news media outlets.And that ignited her fire to create news content on social media, as an alternative to what is out there in the mainstream.And she has been a thorn in their side ever since!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/JmRfcCN5XFoYou can find Maureen and her FANTASTIC news breakdowns on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube  through her handle @realgodivagodessSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!Spooky season is upon us and we are all out there looking for a good fright. But is Critical Race Theory one of them?That is what I try to find out by sitting with, Aja Martinez, a multi-award winning author of multiple books on CRT.We discuss what it actually is, why is there so much fear around it and is thatfear based on any facts?So, come join us around the podcast fire as we dispel some myths and tell you about the real socio-political demons you should be afraid of!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/CMojJ6ThOi4You can get in touch with Aja about her work through email: aja.martinez@unt.eduor through the portal: https://academia.eduYou can also purchase her book through the link " Counterstory: The Rhetoric and Writing of Critical Race Theory" Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!Humanity is literally stuck in the WORST movie remake of "Groundhog Day", where we keep doing the same things and in this version things start to get worse!I started my podcast in 2020, which was also a presidential election year, and here we are again four years later, but this time add the active genocide to the mix...I know I sound negative, but the truth is the truth. But that doesn't mean that nothing can be done. This episode explores what we are up against and what we need to do, because y'all, this podcaster ain't about to give up and neither should you!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ifdIrqzRJvcSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!In the last Presidential elections one-in-three Americans did not vote. That is an alarming number! And with the upcoming elections in November, I sit down with Marlón Duran, the Texas Regional Field Organizer for the Jill Stein campaign, and we discuss the reasons why so many Americans do not vote and what can be done about it.Tune in to this episode on the importance of exercising your right of self-determination, even when everything around us seems like one huge dumpster fire!You can also view this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-f9Cpvm-i6I Be sure you are registered to vote before the upcoming elections. Find out if you are at https://vote.gov/ Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!For this seasons very first Gift of the Gab, I interview my friend Jessica Elgamil, who is a certified yoga teacher by trade, and she just returned from an aid mission to Egypt.She recounts how the opportunity came about to help Palestinian refugees, who had escaped the genocide in Palestine through the Rafah border in Egypt. But escaping the war is only the first step for refugees, in the very difficult process of rebuilding their lives.I discuss with her the experience with the aid distribution in Egypt and what else (besides monetary aid) is needed by the refugees to help them get back on their feet.You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/9tWjK255WpkYou can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicaelgamilAnd you can also help Palestinian refugees in Egypt through Egyptians for Palestine on Instagram @egyptians_for_palestiniansSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!In this week's episode we tackle a subject that has long been a subject of political discourse, especially when it relates to the carceral system within the United States.I've covered the subject of addiction before on the podcast, but in this episode I interview, Ustadh Tabari Zahir, the founding director of the "Lamps of Light Project". A project dedicated to helping Muslims overcoming addictions through their services and one that also serves to eliminate the stigma around it, so that more people can seek help for it.Ustadh Zahir, delves into the methodologies of treatment and also how the hardships in his past became the driving force of what he does now.You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/3R2rIiHrjqwIf you want to learn more about the Lamps of Light Project, you can visit their website at: www.lampsoflight.orgYou can also follow them on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube through the handle @lampsoflightprojectAnd if you believe in the mission of Lamps of Light please do consider donating to their cause here: Donate to Lamps of LightSupport the Show.Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!The Summer is over and I am BAAAACK! Season 10 has begun, and unfortunately the world is still on fire...But don't worry, all hope is NOT lost because it is election year and guess what?! People are sick and tired of the madness and they are rising up for what matters to them and they are demanding better from their elected officials.So, this season will be dedicated to helping my listeners make informed choices about WHAT they want from their elected officials.So, stay tuned all this season as I bring in guests who are in the socio-political sphere, to bring in all important perspectives about what is good for our and our children's futures!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/4Bh-m2d3I6ISupport the Show.Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!This is it! My 100th episode and having y'all as my audience for four years now! I can't thank y'all enough for being there with me, during the evolution of my podcast AND me!And that's the recap I do for this episode, sort of taking a trip down memory lane about how all this started, how my segments developed, and a look back at some of my more memorable episodes!Use this link to watch this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XPmEX2QBu7oYou can view some of the episodes that I have mentioned in this episode through these links:My interview with Zaakirah Muhammad: https://youtu.be/QpEXjjTIP14?si=elK96VcFz0ZBRmWyMy interview with Tom Facchine: https://youtu.be/ET0Ide6DsM4?si=a0FjTQI47pAvaqRyMy interview with Khalidah Bilal on Domestic Violence: https://youtu.be/KbIbgp0L-jM?si=88NB4ieCQHB06RMhMy interview with Shariea Shoatz on Childhood Sexual Assault: https://youtu.be/eE5NKrYEzNg?si=wyfK0atBxnO8GFJJMy interview with Professor Rudolph Ware on Colonization: https://youtu.be/mbalV4_1ZW4?si=jH-RlbFB5ebENIMcMy interview with Clarke Jones: https://youtu.be/g0ZSmmWCn2k?si=lnV1rui9Y2WV1PClI couldn't have gotten here without all y'all and would love feedback on what my future episodes should be about. You can email me questions and comments at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com. And don't forget to follow me on social media to get all the extra tidbits of that I can't release as a podcast episode! (links below!)Support the Show.Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!Summer has begun! And you know that means so many of us will be traveling on vacation! Heck, I just came back from Japan! And the experience got me thinking about how we can make travel more than just a chance to unwind. It can also be a chance for us to learn from different cultures and break a lot of preconceived notions.This solo episode breaks down how travel and becoming a better person can and should go hand-in-hand!Support the Show.Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!When doing the work of activism for a cause, it sometimes happens that we experience tunnel vision; assuming that it is the only thing that is important. That is what sort of happened to me, I lost sight for a bit of the bigger picture.Ever since October 7th, the World at large has been raising its voice for a free Palestine and as important as that is, we shouldn't forget that that isn't the only major atrocity that is happening in the world. The same demons of of corporate greed and capitalism are responsible for the genocides in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, and the list goes on and on.That is what I discuss in this episode about the importance of not micro-focusing our activism and to check the fact that are we biased when it comes to WHO we will raise our voices for? Because if we are then we will end up perpetuating the cycles of oppression that we need to abolish forever!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/q2Ea6GjBk7I To Support efforts in Palestine be sure to donate and share to the fundraisers listed by Operation Olive Branch: https://www.instagram.com/operationolivebranch/To find out more about the situation in DRC and to donate to help the people on the ground, please follow Friends of the Congo: https://www.instagram.com/congofriends/To learn more about the situation in Sudan please follow the Red Maat collective:https://www.instagram.com/red_maat/   And to help the people in Sudan please donate here: https://www.instagram.com/sudanese_american_physicians/ To learn more about the Uyghars and their heritage please follow Uyghar Collective Here: https://www.instagram.com/uyghurcollective/following/Support the Show.Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Send me a Text Message!For this The Whole Muslim segment I interview one of my FAV returning guest, Khalidah Bilal, (you can watch my first interview with her on her work with domestic violence victims here) who is a licensed Life Coach and the founder of Kindred Barakah.Kindred Barakah is an initiative through which Khalidah helps provide transitional services to all, like, individual and group coaching sessions, financial assistance, end-of-life services and more! Kindred Barakah helps people get through the difficult points in their lives, and Khalidah works tirelessly to make sure no one is turned away!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/6wvlp1vDuJATo find out more about what services Kindred Barakah provides, visit their website at: www.kindredbarakah.comSupport the Show.Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

You might think that a henna studio and a comedy stage can't ever come together, but my guest this week, Marena Riyad, would prove you wrong!I talk to Marena, who founded the Haus of Henna AND Kufiya Comedy right here in the DFW Metro area and we discuss how she came into such unusual professions to begin.I explore her passion for bringing to the forefront her Palestinian heritage through the art of story-telling and comedy AND how that has translated to her holding a multicultural Kufiya Comedy Festival this year, coinciding with world Kufiya Day!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/vWkoaXXiRMgTo find out more about the Kufiya Comedy and the Kufiya Comedy Festival you can use the following links:Website: https://www.kufiyacomedytx.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kufiyacomedy/You can also use my code "PEACE" to get an extra 10% discount on the tickets! (limited time only)You can also find the Haus of Henna on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thehausofhenna/Support the Show.Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

The world is topsy turvy and we gotta do what we can to make it right! That's why as a part of my 4 year and 100 episodes celebration, I will be creating a video series called "100 Good Things", in an effort to bring a sense of hope to the ongoing effort to bring collective liberation to all those who are oppressed.Find details of that in this episode and as always you can watch this episode on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/NtWuQrH77aYAnd to watch this series of videos please follow me on Instagram and YouTube (links below!)Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

In this Gift of the Gab, I discuss collective liberation with my guest, Tai, a Sudanese-Canadian activist, writer and the founder of, The Red Ma'at Collective.She opens up about how her past as an asylum seeker really shaped her journey to heal her trauma through the practice of yoga. And how that led her to create circles of healing and collective liberation for other people.We talk about the importance of collective liberation and how it is the means of freeing people globally from the systems of oppression and exploitationYou can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/QTDvGM5ZhpgYou can use the links below to find out more about Tai and The Red Ma'at Collective :Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/red_maat/https://www.instagram.com/redmaat_collective/https://www.instagram.com/redmaat_healing/Websitehttps://www.theredmaatcollective.org/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

When life presents to you your favorite Muslim children's story-book author, you gotta interview him!In this episode I interview the renowned creator of the "Ilyas and Duck" children's story books, Omar Khawaja and it was an absolute pleasure being able to find out how this dynamic boy and duck duo came into being, and why it has such great appeal amongst kids!We go into the reason behind the creation of Ilyas and Duck and how it has grown into a complete Ilyas and Duck universe, through online webtoons and in-person shows! And with a new book just released, this well-loved series of children's stories is here to stay!You can also watch this interview on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SEVXVGnWhvoTo find out more about Ilyas and Duck books and where to buy them from you can check out the book website: https://www.littlebigkids.com/And you can also follow them on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ilyasandduck/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

The very first Gift of the Gab  of the season and I could not be more honored than to have my first guest on, singer-songwriter, Leila Hegazy!Her protest cover-versions of popular songs are a hit, and a ray of light in a social-media scape that still seems to be denying what is happening in Palestine. We deep dive into how she got into creating these thought-provoking covers, the process and the reaction to them from her audience.You can also watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/AXalw0X7jfMTo follow Leila Hegazy on social media you can use the following handles:Instagram: @leilahegazyTikTok: @leila.hegazyShe is also in a band with her twin sister and you can find them on social media with handle @hegazybandSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Opening this season with a bang with a guest I've been wanting have on for FOREVER!In the very first episode of 'The Whole Muslim' for this season, I feature, Sarah Albassri or "Instructor Sarah" as she is known on social media.Sarah is a 3rd year Ph.D student, but her claim to fame online is for being a Tae Kwando instructor, who got famous showing off all her amazing moves while being VERY pregnant!But life hasn't always been smooth sailing for Sarah and we delve deep into how she was forced to immigrate to the U.S. in 2013 because of war breaking out in Syria. It was a tough adjustment for Sarah but lucky for her (and us!) that she found community within a Tae Kwando dojo and the rest is history!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/O7rZID3dNA8You can find Sarah on Instagram and TikTok with the handle  @InstructorSarah  Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Your favorite podcaster is BACK! And I am 4 years and 9 seasons in (please, don't ask me the math, I'm just making this up as I go :D)But I have been in a bit of an emotional rut, I had really looked forward to celebrating my 4 years and upcoming 100 episode. But with how the situation is in Palestine, I cannot bring myself to do so...So, for now I will just be bringing you more episodes, more interviews and more perspectives as usual. And maybe if the situation changes, I might do a giveaway.But until then, if you are an ardent listener of mine and understand how dire the situation is in Palestine, please pressure your representatives for a ceasefire and the allowance of aid to the people of Palestine.You can also donate to the following organizations that are working tirelessly to help the people in Palestine and the Gaza Strip:UNRWABait-ul-MaalThis Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P4g3laILbaUSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode discusses sexual assaultIn this episode, I talk to content creator and a recent convert to Islam, Clarke Jones.We trace her tumultuous Faith journey, and how she came to Islam, a few short weeks after October 7th, and the beginning of the relentless Israeli aggression against Palestinians. How that inspired her to be a content creators, and raise awarenessabout the atrocities in Palestine. And how her novel "makeup tutorials" are a clever workaround to the slew ofsocial media bans around the subject.You can also view this episode on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/g0ZSmmWCn2kFind Clarke's blog and social media handles below:Blog: https://bestierebellion.com/TikTok and Instagram: @clarkeunleashed Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

In this episode, I talk to fellow podcaster from the 'Mommying While Muslim' podcast,Dr. Uzma Jafri.Not only is she a Physician and co-hosts an award-winning podcast, but she isactually trained in civil protest protocols!And at this time when protesting for the rights of the people of Palestineis so important, she gives important pointers on how to do it safely!The Mommying While Muslim podcast is also dedicating their December series to highlight the situation in Palestine, so don't forget to follow them on all major platforms!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/kpSVpixhj8I Follow this link to find Mommying While Muslim podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast/You can also get in touch with them via email at: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.comSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

Having social media presence under any capacity does create its share of issues. But I never expected blatant censorship and shadow-banning would be one of them. Social media is not exactly the friendliest place for socially aware Muslims and those POC who refuse to stay silent on social justice issues.In this episode I highlight some of the hurdles I have personally faced when trying to raise awareness about the plight of the Palestinian people, and I'm just a small time creator! I can only imagine how hard it must be for larger influencers who are putting everything on the line to be on the right side of history!Below are some of the links for some of the things I have discussed in the episode:Man sets himself on fire to bring attention to the genocide in Congo: https://themessenger.com/news/man-sets-himself-on-fire-while-holding-sign-stop-the-genocide-in-congoMy protest song (cover of "Zombie" by the Cranberries): https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy9Qnc-NO20/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==My metrics comparison video, and how suppression and shadow-banning affects content creators: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzB9zVvtl-7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kRgF72oOMwMSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

In this episode I talk to, Dr. Rose Aslan, a certified Transformational Life Coach, and we talk about her time in the academic and public sphere, when she and other public Muslims became the "face" of an entire community. Especially after 9/11 and the Trump administration.How that crippling pressure of representing and collectively defending Muslims can take a toll, especially when media rhetoric is less than favorable towards Muslims.You can watch this episode on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/jO1eqxj6MVUYou can also follow Dr. Rose Aslan through these links:https://compassionflow.com/https://www.instagram.com/dr.rose.aslan/https://www.facebook.com/rsaslanSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

Sorry, ladies and gentlemen, this year will have no Halloween episode. Because we can all see that the horrors that humanity wreaks on itself are far more horrendous than any spooky story I could possibly find.This episode is my monologue on the genocide that is going on on the Palestinian people. The oppression and killings are happening with blatant cruelty and our taxpayer dollars are funding it!A ceasefire has to happen and it has to happen now! Call your Representative and call President Biden to demand a ceasefire and additional aid passage for the people of Gaza.Below are links to contact your Representative and demand action, petitions you can sign to make your voice heard and accounts you can follow that will help you give a more balanced perspective about what is happening in Palestine:https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/take-action/#act-nowhttps://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/email-congress-to-stop-fueling-violence/https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1UPPbp0d9QlRn1wvQ91YJQHLfd22WSp1d9b6dO4i0RmI/mobilebasichttps://docs.google.com/document/d/119OD9wiAUtPPBpetZN_P7jjcHMHiR6ZJcWqOahS71Lo/mobilebasic?pli=1You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Zw25fyWbDqUSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

*Trigger Warning* Episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideationIt's another heavy one folks! But I am hoping that this one helps shed some light on how difficult it can be to get suicide research data, especially in underrepresented communities.In this episode I talk to, Amelia Noor Oshiro, the Muslim suicide researcher, who has dedicated her PhD study to researching the potential causes of suicide within Muslim communities.We discuss the various factors that are known to impact suicide ratesin immigrant and marginalized communities and how her research could help provide help to those that are under-represented in suicide research.You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SZ01E2bin1gIf you are Muslim and wish to help Amelia's research you can fill out her survey here:  www.tinyurl.com/muslimcommunitystudyAnd you can also follow Amelia on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/muslim.suicide.researcher/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

What does a podcast host do when they hit a creative block? They ask their audience of course!Y'all I'm fast approaching 100 episodes and 4 years and I'm not sure how to carry on bringing y'all the best that I can! So, please help me out! If you have ideas or subjects you want me to cover, people you'd love me to interview, PLEASE tell me! Send me an email at : shehla.faizi01@gmail.com . Or just send me a DM on my socials (links below!).But, I need y'all's help BAD, because I am stuck!You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel too: https://youtu.be/WPSQJ6P3hacSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

*TRIGGER WARNING* - Discussion of Substance Abuse and Suicide.This is a difficult discussion to have but an important one. No one wants to believe that themself or their children could be in a position where their vulnerability gets the best of them and they could end up in the depths of substance abuse and suicidal ideation.But that is exactly what happened to my guest, motivational speaker, Belal Elkadri, and I am so grateful he sat down with me to have this frank discussion on this important topic. He gives insight into what often leads people, especially children, down these paths and how we as parents and the community can do more to be sources of support and help.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWUalru1xC4To get in touch with Belal or to find out more about the topics he speaks on you can use the following links to his website and social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrotherbelal/Website: https://belalelkadri.com/Please, if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide call the Suicide hotline at: 988They can and will help you! You can find more helpful resources at their website: https://988lifeline.org/Or if you are just having a hard time and cannot reach your counselor or cannot afford one there are warmlines you can call. You can find the number in your state here: https://warmline.org/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

How do you get people to become more sex-positive? You pivot your medical career and train to become an intimacy coach and at the same time start a podcast to get more people aware about their sexual wellness! And that is exactly what Dr. Sadaf Lodhi did! In this episode we have a wonderful conversation about how she discovered the lack of knowledge even within medical professionals about sexual fulfillment led her to become an intimacy coach to shatter the taboos around sex that hinder a lot of people from getting the most from their sex lives.You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/A_xZFfmG7qUYou can find out more about Dr. Lodhi through the following links: The Muslim Sex Podcast: https://drsadaf.com/podcastWebsite: https://drsadaf.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsadafobgyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsadafobgyn Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

Information and access to reproductive health is essential for all women but there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all . That is where HEART to Grow comes in, which provides reproductive health information and workshops specifically catered to Muslims of all different backgrounds.I had the good fortune of interviewing Kiran Waqar, the Social Media and Youth Engagement Coordinator at HEART, and we talked about the need that led to the formation of the organization and how it helps create access to reproductive health for Muslim women through community driven needs.You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sjHiFLt6MUoTo find out more about what HEART does through it's social media handle @hearttogrow, and on its website: https://hearttogrow.org/You can also find their Sex Talk book on Amazon over here: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Talk-Muslims-Healthy-Relationships/dp/0578377446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z1C722OJP0D6&keywords=the+sex+talk+a+muslims+guide&qid=1692318123&sprefix=the+sex+talk%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

Season 8 is here!! And because I have been in an extra mood all Summer, I decided to start it with a bang with not one, but TWO guests!This episode of "The Whole Muslim" segment features returning guest, Professor Rudolph "B-Ware" and his partner in rhyme, Chime "Chizabam" Umesi and we dive in on how they came together to form the rap/hip-hop duo, Slum Prophecy. We explore its beginnings and how B-Ware and Chizabam strive to create music through it that transcends conventional hip-hop to bring in a sound that is mature and is also spiritually driven!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/FOBAz2pCaDcYou can download Slum Prophecy's current album here: https://the-ink-of-the-scholars.myshopify.com/products/slum-prophecy-vol-iv-whips-chains Follow Slum Prophecy, Chizabam and B-Ware on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/slumprophecy/ https://www.instagram.com/chizabam/https://www.instagram.com/butchware/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

It is the last episode of the season and what better way to end a season than with a bang!I had the great pleasure of interviewing Historian and Academic, Professor Rudolph Ware and I got to do what I love to do the most: tackle difficult subjects!And for this episode we discussed colonization and its impacts on BIPOC communities in the U.S. and globally, specifically how colonization affects how we see ourselves in the context of the bigger picture. Professor Ware breaks down how colonization created racial and social hierarchies around the world and how we are  seeing the affects of it even now.This episode is absolutely essential for all those who want to start their journey of decolonization and standing in their own power as members of BIPOC communities!You can also view this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/mbalV4_1ZW4You can follow Professor Ware on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/butchware/You can find his books, "The Walking Quran" and "Jihad of the Pen" through these links: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469614311/the-walking-quran/https://academic.oup.com/jis/article-abstract/32/3/436/6304990?redirectedFrom=fulltextSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

War is Hell, but we often only see it as a conflict of grown ups and overlook how it impacts the children caught in the middle of it.For this segment of "Gift of the Gab" I interview Dr. Nour Akhras, a pediatrician and who has been on a number of medical missions in war-torn areas. Her experiences there and how 9/11 impacted her being Muslim in America, inspired her to write her book, "Just One: A Journey of Perseverance and Conviction".We discuss her experiences working within the areas of conflict and what are the impacts of war and displacement on children?You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0kuy3-RP5q8You can find out more about Dr. Akhras's work and her book through these links:https://nourakhras.com/https://www.instagram.com/nourakhrasmd/https://www.facebook.com/nour.akhrasProceeds from Dr. Akhras's book go to support MedGlobal that do incredible humanitarian work in areas of conflict. Please consider supporting them: https://medglobal.org/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

May is 'Mental Health Awareness' and there could be no better time for me to have a discussion with, Allissa Torres, the Director of Mental Health Equity at the non-profit organization, Mental Health America (MHA)!We talk about the stigma around mental health in BIPOC communities and the need to overcome taboos through education and resources. MHA provides a number of educational resources and tools, including free diagnostic tests, guidance toolkits and resources specifically for people of color!You can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WKKu7BM0Q9sTo find out more about the MHA organization click on the following links:MHA Website: https://mhanational.org/Mental Health Screening Tests: www.mhascreening.orgMHA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

I welcome my guest, Saira Sufi, to take a deep dive into the discussion of how one of her twin son's diagnoses of a rare bone marrow disorder, Aplastic Anemia led her and her remaining son to become staunch advocates for bone marrow donations. Recruiting bone marrow donors of racial minorities is important, because finding bone marrow matches for minorities and mixed race individuals is especially hard. This is why Saira works hard to raise awareness and to recruit as many people to be bone marrow donors as possible.This episode is a testament to the fortitude of a family in memory of a very special young boy.To find out more about being a bone marrow donor please visit the following website and consider being a donor yourself. It is a chance to truly change someone's life!https://bethematch.orghttps://www.aamds.org/www.teamwatience.orgYou can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/xgImkpUhWJgSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

Happy Eid to my Muslim listeners and to EEEEVVERYONE! Even though Ramadan is over but with my kids fasting this time I learned some new lessons from the month and by the end of it we will be celebrating Eid!This episode is just a few reflections from Ramadan that sort of came up for me and how Muslims in the U.S. are trying to make Eid extra special for their kids.You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/pJvitSrLthkSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

It is that time of year again! Ramadan and all the Muslims be fasting from dawn to dusk! And my kids doing it too (Bless them!) Watching my kids I suddenly realized how different it is being a Muslim kid celebrating Ramadan in the U.S. as opposed to in a Muslim country. So, join me as I take a nostalgic look and comparison between Ramadan here and Ramadan when I was growing up in Pakistan.You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Rf4sH5DopksIf you have any questions you'd like me to answer about Ramadan, please feel free to send me an email at shehla.faizi01@gmail.comYou can also DM me in my socials below!Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

*TRIGGER WARNING*: Episode speaks of suicide and suicidal ideation. Listener Discretion is advised.This episode is a tough one because life threw a curve ball and it hit me square in the face. I discuss everything from major life changes to a very real mental health crisis I faced. I was caught unaware, but I got lucky, because it could have ended very badly for me.I learned that suicide and suicidal ideation are not reserved for those who are "very depressed".Please, if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide call the Suicide hotline at: 988They can and will help you! You can find more helpful resources at their website: https://988lifeline.org/  Or if you are just having a hard time and cannot reach your counselor or cannot afford one there are warmlines you can call. You can find the number in your state here: https://warmline.org/If you are unsure of either of these resources you can find more information about how they work in this "Smarter in Seconds" video by the wonderful Blair Imani: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmNMLBpA3kZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkOr if nothing else, I'm always here if you need someone to talk to in private about this to sort this out. You can always email me at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com, or you can DM me on Instagram @imamuslimpodcastThis episode is also available to view on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XpzbHwHahDYSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

Sometimes your ideal guest just falls into your lap in the form of a book! That's exactly what happened when I was sent a copy of, "Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion" , by one of the leading experts on the history of representations of Arabs and Muslims in the US. media, Evelyn Alsultany.I had the great privilege of talking to her about how Muslim representation has evolved over the years, and how she outlines in her book that certain Muslim tropes in the past have been very problematic even when they move past the "terrorist" narrative. We also talk about her co-authored media benchmark, the Obeidi-Alsultany test and how studios are using that to create more authentic Muslim diversity in the media context.You can also watch this interview on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/0y3bjwK0kuEYou can find out more about Evelyn on her website at: www.evelynalsultany.comYou can also follow her on Twitter: @evelynalsultanyAnd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evelynalsultany/You can buy Evelyn's book, "Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion", wherever books are sold and also on the NYUPress website: https://nyupress.org/9781479823963/broken/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

I know the Winter was hard without me! But I am back and bringing to you season 7 of "I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)", with all new solo episodes, interviews and the crowd favorite 'Ask a Muslim' segment. So, if you have any questions that you'd like this Muslim to answer just send them my way via email at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com . Or send me a DM on my socials (links below!)And not just that, I have been podcasting now for THREE YEARS! Can you believe it??? I can't! And also I am coming up on 100 episodes, so tell me y'all should I do a giveaway for three years or 100 episodes? (unfortunately, I can't do two giveaways :')But thank you to all of you who have stayed with me for so long , and enjoy this episode of my breakdown for this season. And if you'd rather watch this episode you can do so here: https://youtu.be/0igNaxZWyGkSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

The end of 2022!!! How did that happen?? I mean, it started off with my 2 year, 50 episodes celebration giveaway. But the rest of the year...it's been a tricky, y'all, lots of things happened for me and for America. Some good, some not so good and I do a roundup of all that the year brought for me in terms of experiences and new episodes! I got to interview some amazing guests and you can check out all my previous episodes on your favorite platform through my linktree: https://linktr.ee/iamatopodcastI had some episodes that were especially impactful for me that I mention in this episode and you can find them in the following links:The Muslim Perspective: https://youtu.be/7UD43DkuBQAGift of the Gab!: Talking About Combating Sexual Assault Towards Children with Shariea Shoatz: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/podcast/episode/79aa03c8/gift-of-the-gab-talking-about-combating-sexual-assault-towards-children-with-shariea-shoatzThe Whole Muslim with Dr. Sameena Zahoor: Fostering Change: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/podcast/episode/7b5a875c/the-whole-muslim-with-dr-sameena-zahoor-fostering-changeGift of the Gab!: Examining the Foster Care System from the Inside with Nahela Morales: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/podcast/episode/7d9d6a42/gift-of-the-gab-examining-the-foster-care-system-from-the-inside-with-nahela-moralesThe Whole Muslim: Re-Writing Perspectives with Leah V. : https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/podcast/episode/7cdfb525/the-whole-muslim-re-writing-perspectives-with-leah-vYou can also watch my year end roundup on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/qeFJ1Y0-lKcThank you again for being with me through my podcasting journey. I'll be taking January off, but I'll be back with a new season in February of 2023! See you then!!Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

In this episode I have the incredible opportunity to interview author, body-positivity activist and the first International plus-sized model, Leah V!We talk about how her passion for writing gave way to her starting her modeling career, in an industry that doesn't take kindly to plus-sized models! But Leah V. pushed through the odds and has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times and has modeled for big brands like UGG, Adidas, Athleta, Dove, Target and SOOOO many more!We discuss how all this culminated to her going back to her roots of writing and publishing her latest dystopian, fiction novel, "The Union". Set in the future, "The Union" puts systems of class, race and oppression under the microscope in the most unconventional way possible. And I'm not gonna lie, I was not prepared by how uncomfortable 'the turning of tables' made me! You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/0r2Raiq6dVw To get your own copy of "The Union" you can find them at your local bookstores or you can find them on Leah V. 's website: http://www.leahvernon.com/unashamedleahvernonbookYou can also follow Leah V. on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lvernon2000/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

In this episode of my 'Gift of the Gab' segment, I interview DEI Practitioner, Rahimeh Ramizany, and we discuss the importance of being inclusive in the workplace to the religious needs of practicing minority groups.  Specializing in religious inclusivity for minorities, Rahimeh helps companies create an environment that is accepting and accommodating for workers of Faith.You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LarTgOv7wZcTo find out more about Rahimeh and what she does, you can find her on the following links:https://rahimehramezany.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahimeh-ramezany/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahimehramezany/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rahimehramezanySupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

In this episode of the Gift of the Gab, I interview, Nahela Morales, well knownin Muslim circles as a public speaker, humanitarian and co-founder of theMuslim convert organization, EMBRACE. But what most people don't know is that as a child, she had been in the U.S.foster care system and we closely examine her experience with the system and whatwe can do to make it better!You can also watch this episode on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/H5acQQh4RXwTo find out more about Nahela Morales and all the wonderful work she does, please visit her website at: https://nahelamorales.com/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

You know I'll never miss a chance to share a good, spooky story! And this year, for Halloween,  I decided to do a little bit of online hunting for some ghostly tales from other parts of the world!From Venezuela to Myanmar, I got your global, spooky fix right here in this episode!Also, I didn't share ALL of the stories I found, so if you want to read the rest of them, you can find them on these links:https://www.holbrooktravel.com/blog/cultural/spooky-ghost-stories-around-worldhttps://www.secret-retreats.com/blog/general-info/6-famous-ghost-stories-from-around-asia.htmlSupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast...

This week I interview foster parent and co-founder of the Muslim Foster Care Association, Dr. Sameena Zahoor. We talk about how she went into fostering and how that led to the creation of the MFCA and delve into the real need for licensed foster parents, especially within the Muslim community.You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/32iwCR8aswkTo find out more about of what the Muslim Foster Care Association does and donate to support their cause, you can find them through these links:https://muslimfostercare.org/https://muslimfostercare.org/donate/https://www.instagram.com/muslimfostercare/https://www.facebook.com/mfcassnhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOdFEYJmOcyPTMhm0ref4gPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and to listen my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/Support the show

Calling all my fantasy nerds!!I'm so happy to have on this "The Whole Muslim" episode fantasy cosplayer and Tiktoker, A'isha Saleh!Join us as we talk about her inherited passion for all things fantasy and how that and the deep desire to see more Muslim women representation in popular media inspired her to create her AMAZING, hijab-friendly fantasy cosplay videos!This episode is best watched because I do show some of the amazing work she does in her videos. You can view it on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_U9v_91vLRMYou can view her amazing cosplay videos on TikTok and Instagram through these links:https://www.instagram.com/nosi1ence/https://www.tiktok.com/@nosi1encePlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and to listen my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/Support the show

In this episode of Gift of the Gab, I interview fellow podcaster, RJ Zimmerman, who documents his journey of sobriety in his podcast "Untapped Keg".Me and RJ discuss all that he has learned on his journey and how that has also uncovered a simultaneous exploration of emotional wellness for him.We delve deep into how that has changed him and how other men could benefit from emotional healing.You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/GYruwhEOsGkTo listen to "Untapped Keg" and to get in touch with RJ on social media you can follow these links:https://www.untappedkeg.com/https://www.facebook.com/UntappedKeghttps://www.instagram.com/untappedkeg/https://www.youtube.com/c/UntappedKegFollow these links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and to listen my episodes in one place:https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/Support the show

*TRIGGER WARNING* : Sexual Assault Discussion. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.In this episode of Gift of the Gab, I interview founder and CEO of the Buddy Speaks Foundation, Shariea Shoatz, and how she works to raise awareness against childhoodsexual abuse. Shariea has also authored the book "My Voice is my Super Power" which is an invaluable tool to help parents arm children with the body safety rules, so they do not fall victim to devious grooming tactics of sexual predators.This discussion is charged and may be triggering but it is an important one to help protect our children!You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/eE5NKrYEzNgTo find out more about the Buddy Speaks Foundation, please visit: https://buddyspeaks.org/Use this link to buy the book "My Voice is my Superpower" and other great support products: https://buddyspeaks.org/shop-1To Donate to the Buddy Speaks Foundation you can Cashapp at: $buddyspeaksYou can find the book "The Body Keeps The Score" here: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Support the show