Mindful Muslim Mental Health

We want to empower people to live better lives. To support people going through Mental Health through the provision of education, counselling and combining Islam.

A Parent’s Guide: How to Help Your Child Manage Exam Stress 02/18/2025

A Parent’s Guide: How to Help Your Child Manage Exam Stress In this episode, we dive into the challenges of exam stress and how parents can support their children in navigating this crucial time. Our host, Ayesha Aslam, sits down with three insightful guest speakers, Zeenat Ehsan (Parenting Coach and Secondary School Teacher), Moeez Siddiqui (Integrative Muslim Therapist), Shahana Hoque Ali (Holistic Health Practitioner) to explore practical strategies, mindset shifts, and emotional support techniques that can make a difference. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/35324415

Exercise Isn’t Just for Your Body—Discover Its Mental Health Benefits! 01/23/2025

Exercise Isn’t Just for Your Body—Discover Its Mental Health Benefits! In this episode, Ayesha Aslam sits down with Jerome Kumedzina, the Chief Instructor of Karate Meets Lifestyle, to explore the powerful connection between fitness and mental health. Discover how physical activity can impact emotional well-being, build resilience, and inspire motivation in your daily life. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/34969570

The Balancing Act of Caring for Elderly Parents with Dr Deen 11/28/2024

The Balancing Act of Caring for Elderly Parents with Dr Deen Today, we address a challenge many of us encounter: juggling responsibilities toward our elderly parents, children, and work. Join us as we explore this topic from both psychological and Islamic perspectives, uncovering ways to find balance and meaning in these vital roles. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/34196875

Ramadan and Mental Health Preparations 03/12/2024

Ramadan and Mental Health Preparations Join us with guests Ayesha Aslam, Mooez Siddiqui and Hamid Saber discussing the personal journeys and how to prepare for Ramadan. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/30336953

Why is rest important? 02/01/2024

Why is rest important? Assalamu Aalaikum, We are back with another episode! in this one we take a look at why rest is important for our general wellbeing and mental health. Hosted by Badriya and Salma. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/29752638

Body image 02/23/2023

Body image Disclaimer: please overlook the amount of times we say positive in our intro. :)) Me and Salma discuss what it means to have a positive body image. How to have positive and helpful thoughts with respect to your body. and eliminate the overly negative thoughts. Be real with us ! We hope to convey the islamic way to view your body. The balanced , helpful way. Your body is different to others. And so appreciate that you look different from others. It's meant to be ! The most beautiful and the perfect creator made you and is sustaining you , remember this. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/26012121

Our relationship with food Part 2 09/28/2022

Our relationship with food Part 2 More discussion on how to have a healthy psychological relationship with food. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/24512280

Our relationship with food Part 1 09/26/2022

Our relationship with food Part 1 In this episode we discuss how food affects our physical and mental health. In particular, it impacts our mood and focus. We also highlight how to take your time when it comes to managing your food intake. We hope to be balanced people in this area and other areas of life. That is the ultimate aim, spiritually speaking. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/24487749

Self-worth 07/07/2022

Self-worth We discuss how self-worth (a person's view of themselves) can be affected by the voices around a person, in their family/friends, via social media and growing up. There is further discussion on the difference between self-confidence and self-amazement. Yours sincerely, Badriya and Dila /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/23666762

How to communicate better 06/02/2022

How to communicate better In today's episode we discussed the art of communication: how to communicate in a way that wins hearts instead of breaking hearts. Yours truly, Badriya and Dila /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/23306237

Slowing things down 04/15/2022

Slowing things down This episode is about becoming more introspective. Cancelling the noise, which may include, scrolling through instagram and things outside of your day's plan. We seek to become more reflective thinkers through this episode. In particular, we discuss taking time out for deep thought/ deliberation. In this seclusion time, one would benefit from analysing their weak points and strong points, in terms of their character. From there, the character development can progress. One step at a time we can get closer to Allaah by bettering our character. This seclusion time can also allow room for choosing good deeds that match your strengths and excelling in them. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/22804007

Optimism 02/16/2022

Optimism This is a lone episode. Featuring just Badriya. She discusses how to remove negative self-talk. And how to increase optimism. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/22157873

Setting Boundaries 11/15/2021

Setting Boundaries In this episode, we discussed the importance of setting appropriate boundaries in today’s world. Is it possible to have boundaries that are too rigid or too relaxed? And is it necessary to have boundaries for ourselves as well as others? We further explored the challenges that a person may face in work, family and cultural settings and suggestions of ways to tackle this. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/20991050

The effects of labelling 09/26/2021

The effects of labelling We investigated the effects of labelling from a societal (offending) perspective as well as the impact of labelling on special needs students. We also considered the role of ‘diagnostic labels’ in a mental health context. Do labels always have damaging effects or does this depend on the context and the type of label? Does this vary depending on the giver and receiver of each label? /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/20600873

What you focus on, grows. 08/22/2021

What you focus on, grows. In this episode, we mentioned the ways in which our thoughts can shape our mindset and consequently how we react to situations that we face in our lives. We also explored the theme of gratitude and how redirecting our focus will allow us to grow in the best way possible. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/20219369

How the pandemic changed us 07/24/2021

How the pandemic changed us In this podcast, we engaged in self-reflection and mentioned the positive influence of the pandemic on our lives. We discussed the ways in which our relationship with Allaah, other people and ourselves were impacted but this global outbreak. We ended with practical steps and life skills that we have gained and would like to implement in the future. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/19915511

Loneliness 04/01/2021

Loneliness In today’s episode we discussed loneliness and how being alone as well as being with people can impact our lives. We spoke about the importance of having the balance between the two and why favouring one more than the other can possibly be a hindrance for growth. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/18549716

Living Healthier Lives 03/01/2021

Living Healthier Lives In today’s episode we talked about the importance of looking after our physical health and how it can aid our mental health. We discussed issues such as motivation and how to actually get started on your journey of living a healthier lifestyle; including things such as food and exercise. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/18073682

Self Awareness 01/06/2021

Self Awareness Badriya is joined by Zaynab, who is also a psychology graduate. they discuss everything surrounding self-awareness, ranging from reliance on God, personal struggles with eating disorders, learnt helplessness and many more gems. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/17444093

Toxic Positivity 12/03/2020

Toxic Positivity Today’s podcast episode covers the phenomenon of toxic positivity and how it is rampant in today’s society. We have a discussion on how pushing positivity can turn toxic and how we might all be participating in it. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/17052776

Regret 11/01/2020

Regret Bardha, Rukia and Yasmin discuss the feeling of regret, using certain situations as examples, and how debilitating this feeling can be. We delve deep and explore what the underlying causes could be. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/16566818

Regression 10/01/2020

Regression Today we are joined by our guest, Zoveen, who gives us an insight into what it feels like to have regressed in either habits, personality traits, virtues, etc. and how to overcome the sometimes overwhelming feeling of disappointment and getting back on track to progress. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/16190411

Personal Growth 09/01/2020

Personal Growth In this episode we discuss the perspectives of change reflecting in personal growth, and what growth means for different people. We also touch on where in our personal lives we have experienced the most personal growth and the role that failure plays in growth. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/15515888

Expectations of being a Woman 08/01/2020

Expectations of being a Woman The group address the expectations of being a woman in today's world, including the influence of culture, gender roles, and how media plays a huge role in women's perception of themselves as well as of other women. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/15240413

Black Lives Matter - Realising your Potential 07/01/2020

Black Lives Matter - Realising your Potential In this podcast episode we discuss the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, we try to shed light on how racism and stereotypes are used as a way to divide us. Our aim is to evoke thought and understanding so that we can eradicate the racism that is still prevalent in society. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/14954048

Anxiety and Islam 06/01/2020

Anxiety and Islam This time we are joined by Hana, discussing everyday anxiety as well as the disorders surrounding anxiety and how we three personally use Islam to help overcome our own anxieties. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/14603450

Rahma - Mercy 05/15/2020

Rahma - Mercy In this final Ramadan related episode we discuss the Rahma (Mercy) of Allah and how we can implement it in ourselves and show it to others. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/14150369

Patience in Times of Difficulty 05/08/2020

Patience in Times of Difficulty The ladies expand on what patience means to them and how patience is an essential concept used in times of loss, bereavement and difficulty. An appreciation to times of hardship is also discussed in the limelight of patience. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/14144822

Gratitude 05/01/2020

Gratitude This episode centers around the concept of gratitude. The trio Bardha, Badriya and Salma discuss how gratitude can be a tool to aid one to combat negative feelings and thoughts and some insight into how they themselves foster gratitude and grow gratitude. /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/14144801

Pandemic Real Housewives 04/26/2020

Pandemic Real Housewives Ayesha Aslam from Sakoon Counselling talks Real housewifes during COVID19 with an Optometrist, Paediatrician and Head of Sales and Marketing /episode/index/show/islamiccounselling/id/14150423

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