I Thought I’d Never Workout Again

I Thought I’d Never Workout Again

I went from hating working out and losing hope… to finally building a routine I actually enjoy. In this episode, I share how I got to the other side, which seemed impossible. How I’m navigating Ramadan, the new curveball thrown into the mix and what happens when I miss a workout, and the fear of losing it all.

Ramadan Is Coming, But Why Do I Feel So Behind?

Ramadan is only a few days away. May Allah allow us to experience this blessed month. In this episode, I share what it looks like to prepare for Ramadan as a recovering perfectionist, with all its highs and lows. I talk about the areas I struggle with and explore what success in Ramadan really means to me. Note: I realised after recording that I mixed up the Islamic months. Please bear in mind that whenever I mention Shawwal in this episode, I actually mean Sha’ban (the month before Ramadan).

If I Let Go, Am I Giving Up On My Du'a?

In this episode, I discuss what if letting go doesn't mean giving up on your dua, but finally trusting Allah with it? I reflect on the reminder from Belal Assad that helped me reframe surrender. Mentions: How to Attain Tawakkul by Belal Assad [https://pie.yt/?v=https://youtu.be/oz0FBjKWq-g?si=8ChyrIbRMA5P36fO&pieshare=1] Sometimes holding on does more damage than letting go (GIF) [https://live.staticflickr.com/546/19352776889_155c3e4274.jpg]

I Never Thought I’d Love Winter, Until I Stopped Resisting It

In this episode, I discuss what winter means to me and how I changed my view of winter. This winter may be your chance to see things different too.

What Happened When I Let Myself Make ‘Ugly’ Art?

In this episode, I discuss how perfectionism kills creativity and how to rediscover your creativity even if it looks 'ugly'.