Best Quadri Podcasts (2025)

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Supporting Your Kid's Healthy Weight with Dr. Maheen Quadri 35:03

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In recent years, science has shown us that obesity is a common health condition and it really goes beyond just nutrition and physical activity or just calories and calories out. There's so much more to it. In this episode, Dr. Maheen Quadri, a pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist at Lurie Children's, shares her insights into the multifacete…

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What Every Parent Should Know About Genetic Testing with Dr. Mindy Li and Annie McRae, MMS, CGC, PA-C 39:49

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Genetic screening and testing have advanced greatly over the last few decades. Dr. Mindy Li, a medical geneticist, and Annie McRae, a physician assistant and genetic counselor from Lurie Children's discuss the evolving nature of genetics, the value of genetic counseling, and the promising future of genetic testing and therapies.…

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What To Do When Your Child Won't Poop with Dr. Peter Osgood 40:47

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Everyone poops. And when it comes to kids in health, poop is a big deal. In this episode, Dr. Peter Osgood, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Lurie Children's and the founder of the iPoop Constipation Management Program, explains that constipation is one of the most common issues addressed in pediatrics and offers solutions to help "get things goin…

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What to Expect in Your Baby's First Year: Month-by-Month Milestones 15:06

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The first year of a child's life can be exciting and overwhelming for parents, especially new parents. In this episode, Drs. Rob Sanchez and Nina Alfieri dive into what the first year of parenting really looks like, from key developmental milestones and tips to support your baby's growth to the unforgettable moments they've experienced firsthand as…

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Is This Normal? Your Newborn Questions Answered 33:42

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Lurie Children's pediatricians Dr. Nina Alfieri and Dr. Rob Sanchez discuss important insights and advice for new parents navigating their first month with a newborn. From safe sleeping practices and feeding options, to understanding baby's growth and development and bowel movements, the conversation aims to equip new parents with the knowledge nee…

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Keeping Kids Safe in the Summer 29:06

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In this episode Dr. Michelle Macy, an attending physician of emergency medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, covers a range of safety tips for common summer injuries, including heat-related concerns, water safety and road trip precautions. Dr. Macy provides practical evidence-based advice to help parents keep their child…

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Raising Kids in a Screen-Filled World with Alyssa Cohen, MD, MSc 27:22

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This episode is for families who want to foster healthy relationships with digital devices. Dr. Alyssa Cohen, a pediatrician and health services researcher at Lurie Children's, explains the positive and negative impact media may have on child development, offering practical strategies for balancing screen use in the daily lives of families. Dr. Coh…

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Keeping Young Athletes Safe and Strong with Sigi Wolf, MD 35:42

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More than half of school aged kids in the U.S.report playing on a sports team or taking sports related lessons in the past year and experts agree that youth sports not only help get kids physical activity, but can have a variety of psychological, social, and academic benefits. One downside is the potential injuries that come with playing sports or …

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Building Better Bedtime Habits with Dr. Irina Trosman and Allison H. Clarke, PhD 34:30

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Sleep is just as important to your child's development and well-being as a balanced diet and exercise. Yet, establishing healthy sleep habits can be a challenge at every age and stage of childhood. In this episode, two experts from the Sleep Medicine Center at Lurie Children's, Dr. Irina Trosman and Allison Clarke, PhD, talk about common sleep-rela…

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Recognizing Eating Disorders in Children with Gregg Montalto, MD 42:58

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Eating disorders have been on the rise in children and adolescents following the COVID-19 pandemic and the Eating Disorder Program at Lurie Children's is equipped to offer comprehensive care that is practical and tailored to meet the needs of this population. In this episode, Dr. Gregg Montalto, a leader in the Eating Disorders Program, talks about…

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Building Confidence in Shy and Anxious Children 36:32

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In this episode, Sara Budowsky, LCSW, a Lurie Children's clinical social worker and psychotherapist in The Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, shares insights on differentiating between shyness and social anxiety, the types of fears children experience and supportive strategies to build confidence in young people. She also dive…

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Fatherhood and Family Health with Dr. Craig Garfield and Dr. John James Parker 33:08

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Dr. Craig Garfield and Dr. John James Parker (JJ) Parker discuss the often underappreciated significance of fathers in family health. They share insights from their experiences as both dads and doctors, which have informed their development of programs and research on the beneficial effects of fathers on child development and family well-being.…

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Navigating Infant and Toddler Challenges with Dr. Miller Shivers 30:30

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The infant and toddler years can be a challenging time for parents when it comes to navigating behavioral issues. Lurie Children's Little Ones program is the only program of its kind in Illinois that supports parents of young children directly by offering expert guidance, assessment, and intervention. Dr. Miller Shivers is a clinical psychologist i…

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Water and Swimming Safety 7:41

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In this summer bonus episode of Kids' Wellness Matters, Dr. Nina Alfieri and Dr. Rob Sanchez discuss water and swimming safety tips for families and give advice for multiple layers of protection to prevent drowning.By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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Summer Hydration Hacks 8:51

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Hydration is essential all year long but is especially important during the hot summer months. In this episode of Kids' Wellness Matters, hosts Nina and Rob give practical tips and hacks to help kids get enough water and discuss ways to recognize the signs of dehydration and much more.By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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Sun Safety 6:24

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Keeping kids safe while enjoying the summer sun means stocking up on SPF, but the sunscreen aisle can be overwhelming, especially to new parents trying to prevent sunburns on young children. Kids' Wellness Matters hosts Nina and Rob share their tips on SPF and other sun safety tips in this summer bonus episode of the show.…

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Understanding Autism with Dr. Joshua Ewen 28:05

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Autism is one of the most commonly known developmental disorders in children, but its symptoms aren't always obvious. Usually beginning in early childhood, the signs of autism spectrum disorder can appear as difficulty in social communication but vary widely. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Ewen, a pediatric neurologist and neurodevelopmental pediatric…

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A Closer Look at Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Kids 25:25

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More children are being prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses than ever before to help correct myopia or nearsightedness, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode, Drs. Noreen Shaikh and Magdalena Stec, pediatric optometrists and co-directors of the Myopia Clinic at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, ta…

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Understanding ADHD in Kids with Andrea Spencer, MD 29:05

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ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood and may cause children to be overly active and have a tough time paying attention and controlling impulsive behaviors. But there are effective treatments and ways to manage symptoms and help children with the disorder thrive. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Spencer, a child and ad…

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Navigating Food Allergies in Kids 35:15

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Food allergies are one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, and several studies have suggested that food allergies have increased dramatically over the past several decades. Dr. Ruchi Gupta is a Luire Children's physician, food allergy researcher, and food allergy mom, who has been at the forefront of improving childhood and adult allergi…

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Helping Kids Navigate Anxiety Disorder 24:00

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Anxiety disorders are on the rise in children and teens, but there are resources and evidence-based treatments to help kids who are struggling lead productive, happy lives. In this episode, two Lurie Children's experts, child and adolescent psychologist John Parkhurst, PhD, and clinical social worker Mallory Hilliard, LCSW, CADC, explain the signs,…

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Protecting Kids From Gun Violence with Emily Lieberman, MD 28:00

2y ago28:00

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Firearms are the number one cause of death for kids in the United States. It's a startling statistic that Lurie Children's physician and mass shooting survivor, Dr. Emily Lieberman, wants to change. This episode covers the importance of secure gun and ammunition storage to help prevent accidental and intentional shootings, the mental health impact …

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Limiting Lead Exposure in Your Home with Helen Binns, MD 22:47

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Exposure to lead at a young age can disrupt brain development, making lead intoxication a serious health concern. But lead lurks in many places and knowing where it may be hiding and how to protect children from exposure is important. Dr. Helen Binns, a pediatrician and director of the Lead Evaluation Program at Lurie Children's, specializes in car…

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How to Handle Teenage Substance Use with Maria Rahmandar, MD 25:12

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It's never too early or too late to talk with children about the dangers of substance use. In this episode, Dr. Mariah Rahmandar, a Lurie Children's attending physician in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Lurie Children's and the Medical Director of the Substance Use and Prevention Program, discusses how parents can help preve…

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Safely Integrating Babies and Dogs In The Home with Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB 22:42

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For families with dogs or who spend time around them, understanding dog behavior is essential to the safety of both children and pets. Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB, a veterinary behaviorist, addresses the potential risks of having dogs in the home and offers tips for avoiding negative encounters, especially dog bites. This episode offers a comprehe…

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How Reading Impacts Early Brain Development with Mariana Glusman, MD 22:48

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Reading and interactive learning can have a profound impact on a child's brain development. Dr. Mariana Glusman, Attending Physician in Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care at Lurie Children's, shares how parents can nurture their children's cognitive, emotional and social development through meaningful, engaging interactions at home. As a …

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Supporting Teen Mental Health with Aron Janssen, MD 25:52

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The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on a growing mental health crisis in the United States, impacting a record number of teens and many younger children, too. In this episode, Lurie Children's pediatric psychiatrist, Aron Janssen, MD, shares ways parents, communities and healthcare providers can give kids the support they need. Dr. Janssen is the Vice…

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A Parent's Guide to Concussion in Kids with Jacqueline Turner, APRN 17:26

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Concussions have a major impact on the daily lives of millions of children each year. In this episode, Jaqueline Turner, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, discusses the importance of concussion prevention and management for young patients and offers insights into rule changes in youth spo…

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Get to Know the Hosts of Kids' Health Matters 6:41

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The hosts of Kids' Health Matters, Dr. Nina Alfieri and Dr. Rob Sanchez, talk about what you can expect on upcoming epsiodes of the show. Alfieri and Sanchez are both pediatricians at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and new parents. Get to know this doctor duo and some of the topics they plan to cover during the first season of…

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Welcome to Kids' Health Matters 0:24

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Find out more about Kids' Health Matters, a podcast for parents and caregivers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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#E102- A Change Of Plan: Why I am Delaying My Return to podcasting. 4:57

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In this quick episode, I share a few reasons why I'm delaying my return to podcasting until June 2023 in sha Allah just to update my regular listeners. For any questions, feedback, and suggestions, please email me at [email protected] And you can also find me on Instagram @humanhabitguyBy Ibrahim Sulieman

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#E101-Time-Out-Why I Decided To Take Two Months Of Podcasting. 6:21

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In today's episode, I share with you several reasons why I decided to take two months of podcasting after 100 episodes of consistently sharing something every week. For any questions, feedback, and suggestions, please email me at [email protected] And you can also find me on Instagram @humanhabitguy…

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#E100-Taha Saleh's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 1:03:43

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In today's episode- which is alhamdulillah the 100th episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Taha Saleh for life lessons from his life story, and for the knowledge, experience, and wisdom he's gained thus far in his life. In this episode, he shares with us his experience traveling to different countries and why …

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#E99-Human Drives And Motives. 16:13

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What's driving you? In today's episode, I share with you several types of human motivational drives and motives from the wonderful book 'psychology from the Islamic perspective' by Dr. Aisha Utz, who passed away in March 2019 May Allah have mercy on her soul. For any questions, feedback, and suggestions, please email me at [email protected] A…

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#E98-Part 2- Abdul-Quayyum Quadri's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 37:13

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In today's episode, which is part 2 of a two-part episode, we continue with our conversation and discussion with our dear brother, Abdul-Quayyum Quadri as he kindly carries on sharing with us life lessons from his life story. In this episode, he shares how he manages his days and time and how he has overcome some of the hardest personal challenges …

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#E97-Part 1- Abdul-Quayyum Quadri's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 38:22

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In today's episode, which is part 1 of a two-part episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Abdul-Quayyum Quadri Who is an enthusiastic fitness personal trainer, for life lessons from his life story, and for the knowledge, experience, and wisdom he's gained thus far in his life. In this episode, he shares with us …

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#E96- Part 2-Zed Shah's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 49:04

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In today's episode, which is part 2 of a two-part episode, we continue with our conversation and discussion with our dear brother Zed Shah as he kindly carries on sharing with us life lessons from his life story. In this episode, he shares what motivates and inspires him and how he manages his days and time and how he has overcome some of the harde…

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#E95-Part 1-Zed Shah's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 52:25

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In today's episode, which is part 1 of a two-part episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Zed Shah, Who is a successful lawyer and family man. And he kindly shares with us his life experience, knowledge, wisdom and a ton of other lessons from his life story such as making the big emotional decision to move away …

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#E94-Abubakr Muhammad's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 41:11

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In today's episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Abubakr Muhammad for life lessons from his life story, and for the knowledge, experience and wisdom he's gained thus far in his life. He kindly shares with us how his early life experiences have shaped who he is today and the story behind how he developed a grea…

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#E93-Part 2-Paul Smith's Story-The Road To Islam And Life Lessons. 26:03

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In today's episode, which is part 2 of a two-part episode, we continue with our conversation and discussion with our dear brother Paul Smith as he kindly carries on sharing with us life lessons from his life story. In this episode, he shares how he sustains his motivation and commitment to achieving his long-term goals, the story behind how he went…

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#E92-Part 1-Paul Smith's Story-The Road To Islam And Life Lessons. 32:13

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In today's episode, which is part 1 of a two-part episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Paul Smith for life lessons from his life story, for the knowledge, experience and wisdom he's gained thus far in his life. He kindly shares with us how his early life experiences have shaped who he is today and the story b…

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#E91-5 Habits Of A Good Muslim Student. 9:47

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In today's episode, I shared with you five habits of a good Muslim student, inspired by an Islamic lecture I attended recently. It's a reminder of the importance of developing lifelong good learning habits in sha Allah. For any questions, feedback and suggestions, please email me at [email protected] And you can also find me on Instagram @hum…

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#E90-7 Habits Of A Good Father 11:21

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In today's episode, I shared with you seven habits of a good father inspired by an Islamic lecture I attended recently. I hope those of you who are fathers today like myself and future fathers will benefit from it. After all, there's always room for improvement. For any questions, feedback and suggestions, please email me at [email protected]…

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#E89- The Link Between Good Self-Control And A Calm Mind. 11:41

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In today's episode, I bring your attention to an article summarizing the research studies about the relationship between good self-control and a calm mind and as a keen student of human nature, someone who's deeply interested in the emotional side of the human experience, I share with you my thoughts on it. For any questions, feedback and suggestio…

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#E88-Wayne Curtis's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 45:51

3+ y ago45:51

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In today's episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of Wayne Curtis who runs a successful family business of 47 years in my local neighbourhood in the beautiful city of Sheffield. He shared with us his knowledge, wisdom and what it takes to run a successful business consistently and many other life lessons from his life experience.…

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#E87-Ahmed Abdiraz Hussein's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 30:21

3+ y ago30:21

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In today's episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Ahmed Abdiraz Hussein for lessons from his life story and for the knowledge and wisdom he's gained thus far in his life. Ahmed is a member of the Somali community in the city of Sheffield, a well-known hardworking and dedicated father and in this episode, he sha…

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#E86-Book-Healing Body & Soul. 13:44

3+ y ago13:44

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In today's episode, I once again try to bring your attention to another great book with beneficial knowledge and information that can help us to change our habits for the better in sha Allah. The book recommendation in this episode is called, Healing Body & Soul, by Dr Amira Ayad. subtitled your guide to holistic wellbeing following Islamic teachin…

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#E85-The Power Of Dhikr ( Remembrance of Allah ) 15:37

3+ y ago15:37

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In today's episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Sheilk Saeed Salah, for the topic of the power of dhikr or remembrance of Allah. In this episode, he shares with us what is the definition of dhikr or remembrance of Allah, The importance of it, what are some of the benefits of developing this beautiful habit an…

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#E84-Guleed Hassan Jama's Story-Life Lessons And Inspiration. 32:53

3+ y ago32:53

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In today's episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Guleed Hassan Jama for life lessons from his life story and for the knowledge and wisdom he's gained thus far in his life. He kindly shares with us how his early life experiences have shaped who he is today and what inspired him to want to make a difference in t…

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#E83- The Power Of Repentance And Why We Should Develop This Beautiful Habit. 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

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In today's episode, I had the honour and pleasure to pick the brains of my dear brother Sheilk Ali Yusuf once again, this time for the topic of the power of repentance, and why we should develop this beautiful habit, from an Islamic perspective. For any questions, feedback and suggestions, please email me at [email protected] And you can also…