starting anyway | a little life update

i have been gone for a bit

Long time no episode… I didn’t plan to disappear; it just kind of happened. In this episode, I’m just catching up, talking about life lately, and sharing some things I’ve been feeling and learning without even noticing.

living in a loud digital world

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much we consume mentally, not just physically. All the scrolling, the noise, the opinions, and the constant input. It’s a lot. No wonder our minds feel tired. I’m trying to be more intentional with what I let in, even if it’s just putting the phone down a little more often.

starting anyway | a little life update

A quiet life update on slowing down, trusting Allah, and taking small steps forward again. Reflections on growth, pauses, and beginning with intention. Note: volume goes a bit lower after 23:00 - My mic disconnected, unfortunately

this world is a deception

What if we’re not living in reality, but in a deception within a deception? In this episode, I dive deep into the disturbing intersection of artificial intelligence, climate collapse, and spiritual disconnection. We explore how AI is not “in the cloud” but grounded in real-world destruction. I unpack the theory that society is willingly building The Matrix in real time and how Islam has already warned us that this world is a test, a delusion, and a distraction.

books to read to get out of your reading slump

I don't read because I am bored. I read to understand people, choices, pain, love, and everything in between. In this episode of Something 20, I dive into three unforgettable books that left a mark on me: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is a story of power, sacrifice, and identity behind the face of Hollywood Verity is a haunting thriller that made me question everything about truth, love, and manipulation Lastly, there's We Were Liars, which is a beautifully broken tale of grief, memory, and the lies we tell ourselves to survive Each of these books carries lessons beyond fiction. Join me as I reflect on what each author taught me about being in your twenties when you are figuring out who you are, what matters, and what to leave behind.