Mindful Muslimah joins us today because listeners of her podcast of the same name may believe, “Oh my God, she does it all!” From homeschooling, to cooking with multiple aged kids with multiple food issues, to running businesses and teaching, she has her hands in everything. How DOES she do it all? As our title suggests, she doesn't do it all…at once. And definitely not without her secret sauce, which she describes during the course of this episode. Moms in all stages of mommying should tune in, but moms who were just born or are early on in their journeys, please tune in. Had we had this epis ..read more

Khalila Lister, founder of Power of Voice Academy, comes on today as a TedX speaker and homeschooling mom of 4. Today, she trains people to take the stage or just gain confidence in public speaking. In this time of trial for the ummah and particularly for the people of Gaza, we are seeing more people speaking up for liberation. They’re making their cases more freely than they’ve ever been able to do before. Thanks, social media! If you’ve always shied away from the stage or the mic because “it’s not my place,” or WORSE, “I can’t” speak in front of audiences. This month’s series is Muslim Moms ..read more

Dr. Nour Akhras is a pediatrician infectious disease specialist who has gone on multiple medical missions during her career, even while pregnant! And then she wrote a book about it. That definitely kicks a$$ for our series this month! Listen to her medical mission journey, from the life-changing first trip to now, and how she was able to put that into words. Publishing a book is hard, too, so she describes all the hard things she had to face that helped her write it. It’s hard to say it now given the state of the world, but so timely. We can all do hard things because all of us have kicka$$ in ..read more

 Someone we've followed online was later recommended by prior guest @hindmakki, and y'all know we don't believe in accidents! We kick off our November Series: Kickass Muslim Moms with her. Yasmin Turk recounts her journey from GED to mommy to PhD. It's not a normal path for everyone, but the takeaway is definitely, never underestimate the power you have within you to accomplish things. Especially at this time in history, it is critical to channel our talents, and we each have them, towards making the world safer and peaceful. We can do this. We can do great things. Tune in at 6pm EST wher ..read more

Saira Sufi was specifically requested by listener fans who remembered her story and resilience and wanted to see how she’s doing today.Saira rejoins us this year, 5 years after the death of her son. The last time she was on, it was just 2 years after her great loss and since then, she’s had A LOT happen, including personal and emotional growth, and a couple of trips with Zaiba and Uzma. We admire her unwavering faith, love of Hadi, gentle wisdom, and support of this podcast, among other spectacular things she does. We are so fortunate to call her a role model, momsister, and beloved friend. Tu ..read more

Warning: neonatal loss Abeeha Hasan contacted us several years ago after experiencing the neonatal loss of her precious Jennah. It was really raw the first time around and since then, listeners asked us how she is, what’s up, and even notified us of her goings on since she was last here. There’s a LOT of big things she’s gone through and she was kind enough to come back and talk about it again as well as fill us in on what grief looks like now. If you take nothing away from today’s episode, remember therapy, therapy, and more therapy. Abeeha will explain why. Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcas ..read more

Sumiya Khan trusted us with her raw story of love and loss 3 years ago and she’s back to let us know what she’s been up to. You’ve asked about her over the years, about her passion projects and profession, so we have some wow updates straight from Sumiya herself. Make sure to check out @widowedandmuslim, her biggest production since she was last on the podcast! Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or check out our website landing page. Remember to tune into the last episode where she was on, linked in our Shownotes you can also find on our website. Links: Listen to Gri ..read more

In this FIRST episode, Zaiba Hasan and Uzma Jafri introduced themselves as two American Muslim mothers, born and raised in the USA and their unique places in history and geography. What did it mean for their kids who were also born here? They have a combined eight children and over 25 years of parenting experiences to share.  So for those moms who feel alone dealing with Islamophobia, getting their kids to pray, enjoining the good and forbidding the evil, all while managing their emotions during drivelines and PTA meetings, this episode, nay, this podcast, is your place to vent, to be se ..read more

Are some things meant to be? Indeed! Sevim Kalyoncu’s earth consciousness and motherhood as it’s inspo is inspo for us! As Director of Green Muslims, she’s showing us how to get our hands into work to make real change. ? Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or head over to our website and SHARE this episode! Links: Green Muslims Website: https://www.greenmuslims.org/ Sama’s book recommendation: A Wind in the Door Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.com Email: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.com FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim group IG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast YouTube ..read more

How does a fashion designer’s daughter get obsessed with lizards and oil spills? Hear Sama Wareh’s inspiration for becoming a naturalist and Director of the Art & Wilderness Institute. What is a naturalist? You’ll find out in this episode! Having met our very own female Indiana Jones, we don’t have enough good things to say about the work of the Art & Wilderness Institute and its programs. They’re getting Muslim families outside to learn about the earth and its many gifts. You don’t have to be a survivalist to be a good steward of the planet, but you do have to get to know the planet t ..read more