Listening to the Wound: Where Trauma Meets Tenderness

Ep. 19 When the Systems Fail to See You | Listening to the Wound.

What happens when you give your best and the systems you work within still fail to see you? In this episode, Dr. Shumaila Hemani shares stories of erasure and resilience, offering Sufi-inspired wisdom and practical tools for honoring your worth when institutions overlook you. Learn how to protect your gifts, challenge diminishing narratives, and create spaces that truly see you. Listen to my song “Anticipating” created for the Suicide Prevention & Hope Tour Canada, read my memoir Writing in the Wound at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399 [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399], and download the Rest Planner at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS]. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are not alone. 💜

Ep 18 — When Your Gifts Are Misunderstood | Listening to the Wound.

What happens when the talents that make you unique are misread, minimized, or rejected? In this episode, Dr. Shumaila Hemani shares personal stories and Sufi-inspired wisdom on honoring your gifts even when others can’t see them clearly. Learn how to navigate the hurt of misrecognition, why your gifts may challenge existing narratives, and how to protect and nurture your creative spirit. Listen to my song “Anticipating” created for the Suicide Prevention & Hope Tour Canada, read my memoir Writing in the Wound at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399 [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399], and download the Rest Planner at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS]. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are not alone. 💜

Ep 17 — When the World Feels Cruel | Listening to the Wound

When life feels heavy, unkind, or relentlessly unfair, how do you keep your heart open? In this episode, Dr. Shumaila Hemani shares Sufi-inspired wisdom and personal reflections on finding tenderness in the midst of cruelty. Learn practices to stay grounded, acknowledge pain without losing hope, and embrace compassion as a form of strength. Listen to my song “Anticipating” created for the Suicide Prevention & Hope Tour Canada, read my memoir Writing in the Wound at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399 [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399], and download the Rest Planner at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS]. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are not alone. 💜

Ep 16 — Rest Without Guilt | Listening to the Wound.

What if rest wasn’t something you had to earn? In this episode, Dr. Shumaila Hemani challenges the cultural and personal narratives that make you feel guilty for slowing down. Discover why rest is essential for healing, how guilt around rest is shaped by systemic pressures, and ways to reclaim rest as a sacred, life-affirming choice. Listen to my song “Anticipating” created for the Suicide Prevention & Hope Tour Canada, read my memoir Writing in the Wound at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399 [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399], and download the Rest Planner at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS]. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are not alone. 💜

Ep 15 — The Sacred Story of You | Listening to the Wound.

Ep 15 — The Sacred Story of You | Listening to the Wound. Your wounds hold wisdom. In this episode, Dr. Shumaila Hemani explores how listening deeply to your life’s hardest moments can reveal your sacred story, restore your voice, and transform your sense of belonging. Learn how to turn pain into purpose, heal through silence and listening, and reclaim your story from diminishing narratives. Listen to my song “Anticipating” created for the Suicide Prevention & Hope Tour Canada, read my memoir Writing in the Wound at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399 [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLH1R399], and download the Rest Planner at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FB49S3PS]. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are not alone. 💜