Podcast appearances and mentions of zahra pedersen

Ti kameler for Ameera er en indsigtsfuld komedie om den 29-årige Ameera, der begynder at date for at finde en mand og blive gift. Som læser får du et unikt indblik i de kulturelle koder, der gælder, når unge muslimer er på udkig efter en ægtefælle. Anbefalinger: Zahra Pedersen, Ti kameler for Ameera. Sara Rahmeh, Langt væk og lige om hjørnet. Medvirkende: Zahra Pedersen og Anne Glad. Tilrettelæggelse Mette Willumsen.

What is Halal Makeup? How does it become wudu friendly? And how do you create products that the consumers trust and love? All of this and more, in today's podcast episode! Connect with Dr. Alia:Website: www.claudianour.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/claudianourConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Fredagspanelet debatterer konsulenter i kulturbranchen. For kan man tale om, at der bliver brugt for mange penge på at hyre folk til at promovere forskellige kulturtilbud - frem for at bruge pengene på udvikling af kulturen i sig selv? Vi tager også temperaturen på vores lyst og tryghed til at vende tilbage til kulturlivet i lyset af corona. Og så kaster vi os over en tilbagevendende debat om byggeboomet af højhuse, der gradvist erobrer himmelrummet. Vært: Astrid Date

My book has finally launched here in Denmark and to celebrate this wonderful news, I've asked you all to ask me your questions about the writing process, concept development, when to contact a publisher and more!I hope you enjoy this episode! Connect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Dr. Alia Amir is a Sweden-based linguist & social interaction researcher, currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Mid Sweden University. She is the author of “Doing Language Policy” and created the taxonomy of language policing in second language interactions.Connect with Dr. Alia:Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.aliawhsInstagram: www.instagram.com/muslimscientistseuropeTwitter: https://twitter.com/muslimscieuFacebook: www.facebook.com/muslimscientistseuropeConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

LI$H 2X is a Muslim hip hop artist who has performed alongside other artists like Lil Kim, G-Units Kidd Kidd, Fred The Godson and more. Lish is currently making noise with her new release of her 1st EP "COVERED GIRL", which is available for download and streaming on all major platforms. Connect with Lish 2x:Instagram www.instagram.com/Lish2xTwitter www.twitter.com/Lish2x_Clubhouse @Lish2x_YouTube: Lish 2XConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Quranic verses mentioned in this podcast episode that center the beauty of sex from an Islamic perspective - 2:187 & 2:223Dr. Shaakira Abdullah, also known as 'The Halal Sexpert', is a sexologist who provides sexuality education to the Muslim community from an Islamic Perspective.Connect with Dr. Shaakira:Website: www.lovebeyondlove.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thehalalsexpert Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lovebeyondloveConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Farah Khaleck is surviving Scleroderma through an ongoing stem cell treatment.As a brand she champions positivity, self-love, confidence, motivation and inner-strength.Connect with Farah:Website: www.thefarahfoundation.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/farahkhaleckFacebook: www.facebook.com/fkhaleckTwitter: https://twitter.com/farahkhaleckConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Order Ameenah's book, This is why we pray, here: https://amzn.to/3ezq9n6Ameenah Muhmmad-Diggins is an American Muslim Author and founder of Haute and Muslim. Her best selling book " Bashirah and the Amazing Bean Pie" made history in 2019 after being adapted into a stage play by a major U.S. children's museum. Her newest Children’s book, THIS IS WHY WE PRAY, A Story about Islam, Salah, and Dua is now available for pre order - Just in time for Eid! Connect with Ameenah: Website: http://muhammaddiggins.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ameenah_diggins Haute and Muslim website: www.hauteandmuslim.comConnect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Do you suffer from high functioning anxiety? Roda has lived most of her life with high functioning anxiety. She has come to a point now, where she is learning about how to live with it successfully as well as comfortable opening up about it and helping inspire others to still live their best life despite it.Roda imam is a homeschooling mum of 3. She’s also a business coach and the co-founder of the sustainable fashion brand Lacaro Designs London.Connect with Roda:Instagram for coaching: www.instagram.com/rivirtualcoachingInstagram for clothing: www.instagram.com/lacarodesignsldnConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Anxiety webinar sign up: https://www.subscribepage.com/living-with-anxietyMecca Nandi is an International Co•Wife Coach. She assists women struggling with Polygyny & Marriage and has been doing it for the past 18+ years. Her main focus is to assist women towards Holistically Healing and helping them find HER - Healthy Emotional Resilience.Connect with Mecca:Website: MeccaNandi.comMecca's advice line: https://clarity.fm/meccanandi Facebook: Mecca The Co•Wife CoachInstagram: @mecca_nandiClubhouse: Mecca NandiLinkedIn: Mecca NandiConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Are you interested in knowing how you can use your creative arts to influence positive change? Then this episode is for you! Listen in as I'm talking to Sara Atiyat; an artist based in North Carolina and owns a business where she sells her own calligraphy, watercolour and digital illustrations. Connect with Sara:Instagram: www.instagram.com/scriptedbysaraFacebook: www.facebook.com/scriptedbysaraSara's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScriptedBySaraCoConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

What does empowerment look like? How does business come into the picture? And how do you mix faith into it? I hope you enjoy listening in on my conversation with Halimah as we discuss this and so much more!Halimah Deoliveira is a Public Speaker, Author, Business Strategist, Philanthropist, Creator of the Not Without My Hijab Play, and the Boss Hijabi Society. Her educational and professional background is in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing. She empowers Professional Muslim Women to build Boss Brands that make a Social Impact while staying true to their Faith.Connect with Halimah:Website: www.halimahdeoliveira.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/beyouinhdFacebook: www.facebook.com/BeYouInHDBuy Halimah's book here: https://www.halimahdeoliveira.com/shop/p/pray-and-grow-rich-a-faith-choiceConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Sara Rahmeh is a spoken word poet and writer with palestinian roots who aims to promote diversity in literature. She recently published her first poetry collection, 'Langt Væk og Lige om Hjørnet'; available to purchase in Denmark. Connect with Sara:Website: www.sararahmeh.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/sararahmehcphFacebook: www.facebook.com/sararahmehcphConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Do you have to only do one thing at the time to be successful or can you do everything you want and still be happy as well as make money? What is it really like to be a multi-passionate muslim woman in business? Nasra is a multi-hyphenate creative designer who lives in London.She co-founded an award-winning modest wear brand, and a content creating business, shooting content for brandsand influencers. Connect with Nasra:Website: https://mailchi.mp/a5799851bf65/doseofstarsInstagram: www.instagram.com/twentyfivestarsInstagram: www.instagram.com/doseofstarsConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

For the article that we discuss in this episode, please follow this link: https://www.amaliah.com/post/39277/single-mothers-in-islam-sumaiyahFaizah is a Certified Life Coach and the Founder of Floraison Coaching & Therapy ltd. and a Writer with Inspirited Minds. She hopes to have her own practice offering a holistic approach to wellbeing and mental health, with the ability to incorporate an Islamic approach for those who need it.Connect with Faizah:Website: www.floraisoncoaching.wixsite.com/floraisoncoachingFaizahs articles: www.inspiritedminds.org.ukInstagram: www.instagram.com/floraisoncoachingConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Mental health continues to be a taboo filled and stigmatised subject in many communities around the world, including the Muslim one. But why is that and how do we change it?Today's guest is Lobna Hleihl; a qualified therapist and social worker whose goal is to be able to create awareness around mental vulnerability and the possible treatments of it among people with a Muslim background.Connect with Lobna:Website: www.lobna.dkInstagram: www.instagram.com/lobna.mental.sundhedConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Join me as I talk with Ahlam about challenging restrictive cultural norms and beliefs about being a Muslim woman who travels independently and is ambitious about her career.Ahlam is an award winning human rights activist, international scholar and PhD Fellow. Over the last decade she has worked in the UN and NGO-sector and conducted over 70 field missions in fragile and war-affected parts of the world.Connect with Ahlam here:LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/ahlamchemlaliInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/ahlamchemlaliTwitter: www.twitter.com/ahlamchemlaliFacebook: www.facebook.com/ahlamchemlaliConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenTwitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen

Join me as I chat with Jennifer Ogunyemi about life as a female business owner, creating a network to empower female Muslim entrepreneurs and dismantling damaging beliefs to become THE boss in your business.Jennifer is a business owner, author, business mentor and speaker. She's the founder of Sisters in Business which is the biggest award winning network of Muslim business owners in the UK.Connect with Jennifer here:Website: https://www.sistersinbusiness.co.ukInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sisters.in.businessPersonal Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennifer.ogunyemiConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen

Listen in on my conversation with Souha as we discuss many of the cultural and societal pressures that we as Muslim and minority women have to juggle every single day. ⁠⁠Souha is the host of the Danish podcast ‘Skamløs' (Shameless), where she discusses the cultural phenomenon of shame and honour with regards to young women’s role within minority societies. ⁠Follow Souha here:Skamløs podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/skaml%C3%B8s/id1535466089Instagram: www.instagram.com/skamlospodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/SkamlosPodcastFollow me here:Connect with me here:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenClubhouse: @zahrapedersen

Listen in as Ola and I talk about her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and battling depression to finding a healthy balance in life that now inspires many women to explore fitness with a purpose.Ola is a certified personal trainer and functional fitness specialist as well as a swim Instructor. She's behind the fitness brand BeFit4Akhirah where her mission is to inspire and motivate women to getting active, staying fit, and being strong with a purpose.⁠Connect with Ola here:Website: www.befit4akhirah.comFB/IG/Twitter/LinkedIn: @BeFit4AkhirahConnect with me here:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenClubhouse: @zahrapedersen

Do you want to get married but don't know where to Find the right people?Have you met someone but don't know how to Connect with them?Or maybe you've connected with them but don't know how to Keep them?Well doll, Wajeeha can help! Wajeeha Amin is a qualified psychotherapist and relationship coach who works with individuals and groups to find, connect and keep a partner for life. Connect with Wajeeha:Website: www.wajeehaamin.co.ukInstagram: www.instagram.com/wajeeha.aminConnect with Zahra:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen

Welcome to the very first episode of Salaam Doll; the podcast where Muslim women don't fit the stereotypes, they break them!I'm your host, Zahra Pedersen - join me today as I introduce myself and explain why I set up this podcast. In the future you can expect many amazing guest interviews with incredible, inspiring and badarse Muslim women around the world. You don't want to miss it so make sure you subscribe now. Follow the links below to connect with me, inshallah! Website: www.zahrapedersen.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen

Dagens gæst, Zahra Pedersen, mener, at tiden er inde til at få ryddet op i Christiansborg. Vi taler om det nye parti Frie Grønne, som Zahra er en del af, men vi får også diskuteret racisme i Danmark, og hvordan Zahra mener, at vi skal gøre op med det i dansk politik.Dagens vært: Pauline Kloster

For the last six months I've been busy writing my first book, set to be published in spring 2021. Here are some of the things that I learned in the process which I hope can help you if you're planning on writing a book as well.

There's no doubt about it; during the corona lockdown there was a lot of pressure to get the most out of the sudden free time. And with people on social media bragging about all the wonderful things they've managed to do, I on the other hand, has been less than productive. Here's a small collection of all the things I didn't do - can you relate to any of this? Please don't forget to leave this podcast a review before you leave.

Today is my birthday! And because of that I thought it would be fun to share with you all some of the biggest lessons I've learned so far in life and why they mean so much to me. I hope you enjoy listening in.

As we are nearing the end of a decade, instead of looking back thinking about all the things we want and still need, perhaps it is time to look at the things we can get rid of instead, to make space for new blessings.This New Year, I suggest that we all look at some of the toxic things that are taking up space in our lives in the hopes that we can reevaluate them and remove them from our lives.Don't forget that you can take part in the conversation by visiting the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave a me a comment.

As we are nearing the end of a decade, instead of looking back thinking about all the things we want and still need, perhaps it is time to look at the things we can get rid of instead, to make space for new blessings.This New Year, I suggest that we all look at some of the toxic things that are taking up space in our lives in the hopes that we can reevaluate them and remove them from our lives.Don't forget that you can take part in the conversation by visiting the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave a me a comment.

As we are nearing the end of a decade, instead of looking back thinking about all the things we want and still need, perhaps it is time to look at the things we can get rid of instead, to make space for new blessings.This New Year, I suggest that we all look at some of the toxic things that are taking up space in our lives in the hopes that we can reevaluate them and remove them from our lives.Don't forget that you can take part in the conversation by visiting the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave a me a comment.

As we are nearing the end of a decade, instead of looking back thinking about all the things we want and still need, perhaps it is time to look at the things we can get rid of instead, to make space for new blessings. This New Year, I suggest that we all look at some of the toxic things that are taking up space in our lives in the hopes that we can reevaluate them and remove them from our lives.Don't forget that you can take part in the conversation by visiting the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave a me a comment.

Why do we set different standards for our religious leaders when it comes to financial compensation? You don't work for free, so why should they? Here's my two cents about the matter. Don't forget that you can join the conversation and have your say by leaving a comment on the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

I apologise for the sound quality on this one, my dears! I thought my earring was the culprit but it was my unruly Moroccan hair that was rubbing up against the microphone and making a scratchy sound in the background. But I didn't have it in me to re-record the whole episode so as annoying as it is, we all just have to live with it. Don't forget that you can take part in the conversation by visiting the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave a me a comment.

Dating is difficult. Period. Full stop. No discussion there. Dating as a Muslim on the other hand.... you know what; it's still difficult! From my personal experience, today I bring you what I believe to be the pros and cons of dating as a Muslim. Feel free to add points to the conversation over on the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave a comment - I look forward to reading your thoughts.

There are more ways than one to lose fat efficiently and depending on your lifestyle and personal motivation, what works for one, might not work for you. Today I'd like to share with you 3 of the most efficient ways that I personally utilise myself and recommend to the majority of my clients when they're trying to reach a successful, healthy and lasting weight loss. Take part in the conversation by leaving a comment on the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

Guess, what - eating a "healthy" diet doesn't guarantee you'll lose weight or automatically be healthy. There are other factor you need to be aware of in order to make sure that you will actually see th results you desire. Take part in the conversation by commenting over on www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and don't forget to leave a review of this podcast on whichever platform you're listening in from!

Progress is more than just whether or not you're losing weight or gaining muscle and I want to make sure you understand all your options when you want to see if your hard work is paying off. I hope this episode can help you understand that just because the scales aren't moving as fast as you want them to go, it doesn't necessarily mean that what your doing isn't working. Jump over to www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and join the conversation there - I'm looking forward to reading your comments!

I've had the worst types of anxiety attacks on flight - I'm talking about some of the most public and embarrassing displays of unadulterated fear on not one... not two... but several flights. BUT TODAY! Today, I've managed to overcome this crippling fear and actually enjoy and look forward to flying. Do you want to know how? Well, this is the episode for you! Want to take part in the conversation? Go to www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave me a comment there!

To my beautiful three subscribers! Times, they are 'a' changing! This podcast is changing format and I hope you will stay tuned for future episodes because this change... honestly... excites me! Don't forget to have your say - do you like this new format? - over on www.converstaionswithzahra.co.uk

Kan tro gives videre imellem forældre, børn og børnebørn? Eller er vi henvist til at søge vores egen tro og livsfundament? Og hvad sker der, hvis troens fundament knirker imellem generationerne? Gæster: Fitnesstræner Zahra Pedersen og imam Abdul Wahid Pedersen. (Sendt første gang 12. marts).

This audio is taken from a Facebook live video which may compromise the sound slightly.

This audio is taken straight from a Facebook Live video which may compromise the quality of the audio - I hope you can overlook this factor and enjoy the content none the less.

This audio is taken from a Facebook Live video which may compromise the sound quality. I hope you can overlook this factor as I believe the message is important to share with you guys also.

This audio is taken from a Facebook Live video which may compromise the sound quality. I hope you can overlook this factor as I believe the message is important to share with you guys also.

The other day I was watching a video from a health coach where in it, she was sharing her opinion of what helps her maintain her youthful glow and clear skin. And somewhere through the video, it struck me just how much we keep preaching the same things over and over again to basically the same audience as well.Regardless of where you turn or who you ask advice from, the answers will usually always be the same; eat a healthy and balanced diet avoiding junk foods and too much sugar, prioritise quality sleep, make sure you manage your stress levels, move your body and move it daily and drink plenty of water.Have your say and leave a comment on the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

So obviously we’ve only just entered the Ramadan and by default in the next month we as Muslims will be fasting for the majority of the day. This is not what I’m referring to however when I’m talking about not eating enough. What I am talking about is what happens when we hope that by restricting our calorie intake drastically, we can achieve a great weight loss result.So in short, I’ll just say this for those of you who are impatient and just want to get to the point – not eating enough food will not necessarily give you the weight loss results you’re after and in many cases, when it’s not done correctly and safely, it could have the opposite of the desired reaction which is it might restrict weight loss and slow down your metabolism.Take part in the conversation by commenting on the blog on www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

Today’s episode is about what you can do to get the most out of the month of Ramadan or how you can potentially spend less time on things that don’t matter so you can focus on the things that do.So this year, I’ve decided to take a bit of a hiatus from Instagram. I would have loved to say social media in general but unfortunately, I think that would do more harm than good to my business. And since I don’t use Instagram for anything other than just for the fun of it, but it still tends to take up a lot of my time every day, I thought it would be a great place to start when it comes to taking a full break.Have your say in this conversation by leaving a comment on the blog at conversationswithzahra.co.uk

This is a topic I’ve had to learn to get comfortable talking about in the last five or so years because of the industry I’m in – when people come to see me to get personal training or help with their diets, many of them talk about lacking motivation or seeking my help because they feel motivated to do the work.And that’s all very nice and well except, many times, I believe that when people come in to see me they have a very unhealthy relationship with motivation in the first place. And to be honest, this goes for many other people as well, not just for the ones whom I work with.Take part in the conversation here: www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

Today I want to talk to you about knowledge versus action – do you need more knowledge in your life or do you need to take more action?This is a question that I’ve been faced with a lot in my professional life as an entrepreneur and self-starter when it comes to running my own business as a one-woman band – having to wear different hats and often having to learn how to do things and learn things as and when they come.But I’ve also encountered it a lot as a health coach when I work with clients – in my work, how much new information am I actually giving my clients and how much is it just about helping them to apply what the already know so that they can reach their goals successfully.

Here I am – bringing up that dirty, four-letter word again; diet.It must be done. And because of the industry I’m in, I simply can’t avoid this subject – not now, not ever. But trust me, I wish I could. Because, I don’t know if you know this, but dieting, in its conventional sense, you know, the way that most of us know diets to be – restrictive, boring, unpleasant and so on – I have to deal with that on the other end whenever I speak to clients and just my general audience on social media.And let me tell you, it’s hard. It’s really hard dealing with people’s wrongfully ingrained understanding of what a diet is and what life, following a diet should be like.But hopefully, after today’s episode, you might be a little less confused about diets and dieting in general and with a little wish to a shooting star, maybe you’ll be able to enjoy altering your diet in whichever way you need to, in order to get healthy and fit and just Be Damn Happy In Your Body!Have an opinion on this subject? Share it over on the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

Today’s conversation is all about the many health benefits you can reap from fasting during Ramadan – or of course just fasting in general if you’re not Muslim and just want to know how to potentially lead a healthier life.I’m going to take you through some of the things that happen to your body when you abstain from food for longer periods of time and hopefully by the end of today’s episode, you’ll feel a little bit better about your effort and struggles during the month of Ramadan.Join the conversation over on the blog at www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

I am very familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed and because of this, I have developed a few tactics that I use regularly to try to stay afloat in those situations where everything seems to be too much for me to handle. And today I want to share those with you! Have a listen and share your thoughts with me by leaving a comment on the blog over on on www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk - I look forward to hearing from you!

If you listened in to my podcast last week, you’ll know that the last episode was all about how you can start to prepare your body for Ramadan, which at the time of recording this episode is just about 6 weeks away. And in that episode, I spoke a little about getting comfortable with being active during the hours when you fast. And today I want to talk a little more in depth about this subject because I know that a lot of people are very hesitant and worried about working out during the month of Ramadan. So if you’re interested in knowing how to exercise safely while you’re fasting, this episode was made for you!Do you have something to say about this subject or maybe you just want to give me some general feedback - hop on over to the blog on conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave it there - I look forward to hearing from you!

Once again we’re at that time of year where many of us Muslims are looking at ways to prepare ourselves for the month of Ramadan.As I’m recording this episode there’s just over 6 weeks before Ramadan begins and I believe this is a great time to start making some small adjustments in your life that will greatly benefit your overall experience during those weeks of fasting.So in today's episode I’d like to share a couple of things with you that can help prepare your body for what’s to come.If you want to take part in the conversation or just have general feedback, please visit my blog on conversationswithzahra.co.uk - I look forward to hearing from you!

Last week I shared an episode with you about the 10 things you need to know about weight loss and I really enjoyed creating the episode for you and laying down some truths that I’m hoping were helpful.Today I want to do the same but this time, I thought I’d share some truths about fitness and exercising. So sit back, relax and hopefully, enjoy what I’m about to share with you.Share your thoughts and comments about this episode over on the blog by visiting conversationswithzahra.co.uk - I look forward to hearing from you!

There are a lot of things that you should know about weight loss. Not only because it’s a huge subject but because if you want to be able to enjoy losing weight, it is important that you understand exactly what it entails in the first place.Today I share with you 10 of the most important things that I think you need to know. I hope that by sharing these 10 things, you'll have a much more enjoyable experience during your weight loss but also as you maintain what you have achieved. Jump on over to conversationswithzahra.co.uk and share your thoughts with me about this subject - I'd love to hear from you!

Everyone talks about wanting to make a habit out of something they want to change in their life – like going to the gym, drinking a glass of water before every meal, reading a book instead of watching TV and so on.But it’s easy to say to someone that we want to create new, better and healthier habits - it’s entirely different to actually create a habit that lasts.In this episode I give you 6 practical tips that you can follow from today that will help you in making a change and creating those all important habits in your life.What do you think about today's episode? Have your say by visiting conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave me a comment on my blog.

Simply because I enjoyed recording the previous episode about the 5 worst excuses not to exercise, I thought it would be fun to do the same format but for healthy eating this time. And this one, I have to admit, was slightly different because when it comes to food and our relationships with it, it can be difficult to manoeuvre around the topic at times. But I've done my best to debunk the 5 worst excuses I've heard as to why people don't eat a healthier diet. What do you think about this episode? Have your say over on the blog by visiting conversationswithzahra.co.uk and leave me a comment there.

I have heard many excuses from people as to why they don't exercise, but there are some that I genuinely consider to be the worst, and today I'm sharing those with you. In case you're wondering, I generally have a low bullshit tolerance so if some of this sounds harsh to you, that's ok - but I still hope you can take away something helpful from the episode.What is the worst excuse you have heard or used yourself?Let me know by leaving me a comment on my website www.conversationwithzahra.co.uk

I've spent the last few years trying to figure out why most of us are so bad at looking after our healths. Working as a health coach I've had a first-hand experience and insight into how people's minds work and through this I've come to the conclusions I'm sharing with you in todays episode. These are not scientifically proven theories or university researched ideas - they're simply my own thoughts on this subject that I hope can help inspire you to stop prioritising too many things above your health. I'd love to hear what you think about this subject so please do leave me a comment on my website by visiting www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk and have your say. And if you have nothing to say on the subject, I'd appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave me a review on this podcast or help spread the word of it by telling a friend about it. Live in Love!

I've been an entrepreneur for the last 5 years and in those years I've learned a lot about what it really means to work for yourself. It can literally be the most rewarding thing ever but at the same time, if you don't know what you're getting yourself into, it can also be one of the most exhausting things you'll ever have to do in your life. In this episode, I share with you the top 5 things that social media doesn't teach you about being an entrepreneur and hopefully I can help shed some light on those not so romantic sides of this lifestyle if you're considering joining those of us who are already living it.Please feel free to jump on over to my website and leave a comment there if you want to take part in this conversation - I'd love to connect with you there!

One of the biggest reasons why I wanted to start this podcast was because I wanted to talk about some of the realities of what it means to be a Muslim woman in the Western world today.It's not always the easiest subjects to talk about because for many people, these subjects are emotionally charged, very personal and often, even to the people who do not take part in the religion, loaded with personal opinions and assumptions.For me, being a Muslim woman in public who doesn't wear the hijab and openly speaks up about why I don't, I've often come across resistance around the way I choose to live my life. In this episode I want to have a conversation about why I believe it's toxic to only give value to the hijab when it comes to Muslim women.You can find the YouTube video I talk about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-dOxZLB0LE

Most of us are procrastinating one something in our lives right now. There's something we know we should be doing and instead, we do everything we can to avoid doing it - the dishes have never looked this sexy and suddenly, the prospect of being 'stuck' on the phone with your aunt doesn't seem so bad. But the reality is that the thing we're avoiding usually has the potential to do something great for us in our lives - if only we had enough discipline to get it done. But how do we get that? Sometimes, in order to get enough discipline to finish something in your life, all you have to do is understand what it means to and change your perspective of it entirely. After all, we can't expect to change the things in our lives that we don't understand - why would this be any different?

Uprooting your entire life and becoming a nomad can be a scary thing but it can also be a hugely rewarding adventure if you're lucky.Drawing from my own experiences from travelling around Europe with my dog for just short of a year, in this episode, I'm sharing some of the great lessons I learned about the reality of being a full time traveller. But hey, if there's something you feel I missed out on in this episode, perhaps a lesson you learned during some of your own travels, why don't you share it over on the blog by visiting www.conversationswithzahra.co.uk

I strongly believe that the way we speak to and about cancer patients and survivors can have a big effect on them - and it can be both positive and negative. In this episode I'd like to discuss a phrasing that I find to be harmful and has even affected me both during my own struggles with cancer as well as long after the fact. I hope that this episode can make you think twice about how you talk to the people in your lives who are affected by cancer and hopefully, together we can make it easier for them to share their journeys with us in return. Live in Love!

Are you tired of letting fear get in the way of you rocking the life you know you're meant to live? Do you know you could break all the barriers and be the best you could possibly be if only you could push through your fears of doing the thing?Maybe you want a new exciting job or you want to sell all your possessions and travel around the world or maybe, you just want to finally start the podcast you know you'd love to share with the world... honey, you're not alone in feeling too crippled by fear to take action.But don't worry, there are things you can do to finally move on and start living your life to the fullest, EVEN IF you're terrified of doing it.Listen in and hear my three biggest lessons I've learned about how to take action despite feeling fear and start living a life you know you'll love!

Zahra Pedersen and Aatif Nawaz return for another episode of Simply Healthy. How does one set a good example for kids to stay healthy and have a good quality of life? If you would like to send in a question, email us on muslimpodcastnetwork@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook/Twitter pages.

Zahra Pedersen and Aatif Nawaz return for another episode of Simply Healthy. What's your new year's resolution? Find out what Aatif's and Zahra's are. And also...how can we make the most of our own new year's resolutions? If you would like to send in a question, email us on muslimpodcastnetwork@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook/Twitter pages.

Zahra Pedersen and Aatif Nawaz return for another episode of Simply Healthy. With the holiday season in full swing, the discussion centres on how to stay healthy during the festive break. If you would like to send in a question, email us on muslimpodcastnetwork@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook/Twitter pages.

Zahra Pedersen and Aatif Nawaz return to discuss abs. How do we build core strength and also...what do we need to do to achieve that elusive six-pack? If you would like to send in a question, email us on muslimpodcastnetwork@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook/Twitter pages.

Zahra Pedersen and Aatif Nawaz return for another episode of Simply Healthy. In this show, they tackle personal trainers. How do you hire a personal trainer. And what can you expect from one? If you would like to send in a question, email us on muslimpodcastnetwork@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook/Twitter pages.

Zahra Pedersen and Aatif Nawaz debut the latest show on MPN: Simply Healthy. In the first show, they tackle weight-loss - the mentality and the motivation. If you would like to send in a question, email us on muslimpodcastnetwork@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook/Twitter pages.