Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentally-fit-muslim/subscribe Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering inst ...
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Discover the compelling journey of overcoming bipolar disorder in this heartfelt episode. Follow along as Saba shares her personal story and triumphs. Listen to find out more! ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Me…
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Prophet Muhammad Never Saw a Therapist, Why Should I?
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That's a valid question and this came up when I was watching a really good video on the Yaqeen Institute Youtube channel titled "Prophet Muhammad's Approach to Mental Health" with Dr. Rania Awaad. However the question that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) never saw a therapist is simply not true. Listen to find out more! --…
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How Muslims Manage Bipolar Disorder | Mentally Fit Muslims
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------Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means…
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Muslim Bipolar Taking Meds and What That Means for You
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What is it like to take medications for an illness you can't see? And how is that related to pride, humility and your connection with Allah...Listen now to find out more.Disclaimer: the advice in this video does not replace medical advice from a mental health professional. Please seek help from a doctor or call 911 when you are in an emergency.----…
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How to Create a Crisis Safety Plan for Depression
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Get your crisis safety plan here: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/post/safetyplanfordepressionDo you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidanc…
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How to Increase Your Spiritual Health and Get Closer To Allah
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Discover how running can bring you closer to Allah and get support for your mental wellbeing. Learn about the power of runner's high, tap into Fauja Singh's inspiring story, and find out how to make running part of your spiritual practice and spiritual health with Mentally Fit Muslims. To read more, visit https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/post/spi…
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How to Deal with Bipolar Disorder as a Muslim Woman
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Saba Malik, host of the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast, shares her story of how she got bipolar and recovered from it. Listen to her story to learn some practical tips on how you can deal with mental illness as a Muslim. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now …
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Uncovering the Hidden Strength of Muslims with Mental Challenges
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Support our show. Visit https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain Read the full post for this episode at https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/post/strength
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Support our show. Visit https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain
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Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be…
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How to Be Mentally Fit According to Islam
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Find out the types of intelligences in islam according to imam muhasabi and how they can help you achieve optimum mental fitness. Read the article related to this episode at https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/post/mentallyfit Support the showOleh Saba Malik
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How Muslims Can Manage Bipolar Disorder With an "Allah-Centered" Plan
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Become a sustainer today by visiting https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain Support the showOleh Saba Malik
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Moral Intelligence Is More Important Than Emotional Intelligence
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Tips For Mental Health: What To Do When You Have Sensory Overload and Too Much Mental Stimulation
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This episode is for all of you who have ever felt like your mind was spinning out of control. I want to share with you 5 tips on what to do when sensory overload strikes, so that next time it happens, you can feel more in control and know the best way to take care of yourself. --- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is …
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How to Treat Depression by Connecting with a Higher Purpose, Nature, Meaningful Work, Friends and Family
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This winter can be tough if you're struggling with depression. I know the feeling all too well. So in this month's episode, my friend Maleeha Mohsen and I discuss Johann Hari's book “Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed And How To Find Hope." The author explores seven reasons why people might feel sad or lost and how connecting to different aspe…
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Muslim Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy Nonprofit "Mentally Fit Muslims" is Now LIVE!
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Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. My husband and I are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. This means we are eligible to recei…
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How to Overcome Postpartum Depression Stigma and Shame When You are a Muslim Mom
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Are you a Muslim mom who is suffering from postpartum depression? Don’t worry, it’s not your fault! Postpartum depression is much more common than we realize and can be very isolating. I’m here to empower you with the knowledge of how to cope with postpartum depression as a Muslim woman. I have experience with postpartum depression, and I wanted to…
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What Dua to Say When You Feel Afraid
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Do not let fear take over your life. Put Allah at the centre of your life, love Him and fear Him using this powerful Dua to stay grounded. For more info, visit: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggle…
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Dr. Farah Islam on the Truth about Spiritual Bypassing & Toxic Positivity
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This episode is about how to be at peace with negative emotions, why spiritual bypassing is a problem, and what toxic positivity is. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with …
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How to Sleep When You Can't Using Ayatul Kursi | Mini Mental
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This week’s episode is a personal reflection on how to deal with insomnia. I share my experience of not being able to sleep and the positive effect Ayatul Kursi had on me. This is a great resource for anyone suffering from sleeping issues or wanting a calmer bedtime routine. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, …
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How to Deal With a Child Who Has Mental Health Challenges as a Muslim Mom
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What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in you…
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What Dua to Say When You are Angry
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“The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that, “Yes, I am powerful.” For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumduli…
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Muslim Mom with Postpartum Depression Shares Her Story
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I recently found out that an old friend of mine actually tried to commit suicide because she had postpartum depression. But it was Allah’s mercy that saved her. Stay tuned to listen to her amazing story. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered ch…
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What Dua to Say When You are Stressed
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Ramadan, Mubarak. It is not going to be a normal Ramadan. And I actually got really emotional on the second day, just thinking about how it’s gonna be a lonely one. And even though there’s a lot of virtual events, it’s just not the same. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally …
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Muslim Teenager with Bipolar Shares Her Story
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Getting a mental illness in high school can be life-changing, and alhamdulillah today I talk to my youngest guest who shares her experience with bipolar while going to high school. And today we just chatted about how she’s doing, how she’s recovering, and what she does to stay well. Alright, enjoy the show. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitm…
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How to Deal with COVID-19 Mental Health Issues
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I find COVID has an invisible hook. And many of us are like a fish in this ocean, in this pandemic ocean, and we’re hooking on to this bait without knowing what is going on. Listen to this epsisode to find out more. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a r…
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What Are Psychiatric Medications and What Are Their Side Effects
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Alhumdulillah brother Omar is back and in this episode, we discuss medication for mental disorders. We also talk about how having patience and trying different things out can lead to recovery. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This…
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How to Deal With People Who Criticize You
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“What will people say?” Four words cause so much pain to so many people especially when it comes to mental illnesses in the Muslim community. Because of the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, people don’t get help. Not only have I seen research about it in the Muslim Mental Health Journal but I’ve seen examples of it in my own circle of f…
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Dr. Nafisa Sekandari's Anxiety Experience and How Diet Plays a Role in Mental Health
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Today I talk to Dr. Nafisa Sekandari about anxiety, gut bacteria, and aromatherapy. She is is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety-based disorders. She’s also the founder and director of Mental Health4Muslims.com and the creator of the online self-paced course “Transforming Anxiety”. She currently has her own podcast called “Men…
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Four Journaling Prompts for Mental Fitness | Mini Mental
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I remember my first journal. I made it from an old binder, some clear wrapping paper, and a stapler. I starting writing in it and felt like I escaped to my own little world. In writing, I found control over my monstrous thought. We try to manage all of our thoughts in our heads. For people with mental health challenges that can be like trying to br…
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How to Deal With Mental Health Ignorance and a Parent with Schizophrenia
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Raising awareness about mental health issues falls on every Muslim. It’s not just the people who suffer but everyone needs to speak up about it. When it comes to spreading myths and stigma about mental illnesses, there are a lot of people lined up. But when it comes to spreading awareness about it, we retreat. In this episode, I also to talk to Naz…
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What to Say When You Start Something Good as an Alternative to Something Bad
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Dangerous behaviors are often part of having mental health challenges. In this mini mental, I discuss how you can turn those behaviors into healthy ones. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own per…
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How to Deal with People Who Blame You for Your Mental Health Issues
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For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast …
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What Dua to Say For Anxiety, Stress and Depression
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Show notes: www.sabamalik.com/podcast/this-is-the-dua-hack-for-anxiety-stress-and-sadness/ For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We a…
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Drug Addiction and How to Find Your Way Back
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For October’s podcast, I sit down with my friend Lisa and talk about her life long experience and struggle with alcohol and drug addiction in her family. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own per…
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How Believing in Allah and Pleasing Allah Actually Benefits Your Mental Health
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This mini mental is about who do we please, perfect and perform for. What reasons are we doing it for and more importantly whose pleasure are we seeking? We don't worship Allah to boast our mental health. Rather, that improvement is an added bonus of believing in Allah instrincally. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdu…
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Muslim Father with Bipolar Shares His Story
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Do you have bipolar and are lost? Meet Bro. Omar who is not only mastering his bipolar but helping other Muslims do the same! For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental …
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What to Do When You Feel Sad and Down
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The Ayah referenced is from Surah Muzzamil (73:1-2) and “Meaningful Prayer” by Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangdha of Qalam Institute. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental …
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How to Deal With Stress as a Parent
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In this episode of the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast, I have an inspiring conversation with homeschooling mom and educator, IrambintSafia. She shares her unique teaching style that allows kids to learn through discovery, while also helping them to be ethical and empowered human beings. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhum…
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How To Boost Your Self-Esteem and What to Do When You Don't Feel Enough
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Are you enough? Do you have confidence that Allah will provide for all of your needs, protect you from harm, and give you the strength to overcome challenges? If not, then listen to this Mini Mental to hear why not being enough is okay. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally F…
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Muslim Woman Battles Bipolar Disorder and Shares Her Story
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Asqarini is a dreamer, poet, and writer. In this episode, she shares her story of how she got bipolar and recovered from it. She also shares lessons she learned about the stigma around mental health in the Muslim community. Asqarini was born in Jakarta, Indonesia and has published many articles, short stories and poetry. For more info, visit https:…
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Uplifting Quote on Depression by Yasmin Mogahed
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There are many misconceptions about depression in the Muslim community. In this Mini Mental, I share a powerful and encouraging quote by Ustadh Yasmin Mogahed with an enlightening perspective. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This…
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