Is this really the beginning ?

How reconnecting with my faith healed me

A soft conversation about grief, self-worth, and the unexpected ways faith can heal us. In this episode, I talk about how reconnecting with Allah changed my relationship with loss after losing my Ayeeyo, taught me what it means to love people for the sake of Allah, and even transformed the way I see taking care of my body.

Why did we stop treating the mind?

At some point, we stopped caring for the mind. This episode explores mental health through an Islamic lens : why emotional and psychological well-being was once central to our tradition and how silence slowly replaced care. A reflection on faith, balance, and what it really means to heal.

Love Letter To Her

This episode is my love letter to ayeeyo. It’s me remembering her : the little things she did, the way she loved, the lessons she left behind. It’s not just about memory, it’s about the bond we had and how it still shapes me today. This is my way of saying thank you, of keeping her close, and of sharing a piece of her with you.

Is this really the beginning ?

Every good story starts with an intro, and this is mine. I share the messy, funny, and real reasons behind this podcast: why I write, why I talk (too much), and why I decided to hit record. Consider this the first entry of my diary

Welcome to the diary of a somali kid

This isn’t a full episode… it’s an invitation. Diary of a Somali Kid is coming soon. Blending culture, roots, and everyday moments, get ready to turn the pages of a diary told out loud.