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Signing off for the next two weeks, so that I can come back with better, more meaningful content. If you have suggestions, leads, recommendations please feel free to drop me an email on saadia@dhaani.online.  Wanted to share some thoughts, so here they are in this 5 minute podcast

And just like that - we are 100 Episodes old. A joyous moment indeed, and no one better than Nouman Ali Khan as my guest on the show.  Nouman Ali Khan is a Pakistani-American Muslim Speaker, theologian and Arabic instructor who founded the Bayyinah Institute for Arabic and Qur’anic Studies after serving as an instructor of Arabic at Nassau Community College. He has been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre of Jordan In this podcast we talk about: - What does it mean to love Allah? - What do we mean by loving people around us for the sake of Allah - The spiritual condition of a sealed heart - Tools for unsealing the heart - Trauma & Its contemporary modes of treatment

Our guest today is Sotoda Saifi is the Founder of Self Love School and 6 Days of Self Love Program. She specialises in Psychology, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork and Coaching.Her passion is to help women explore their subconscious minds and heal through the art of Hypnotherapy & Breathwork. At the moment she offers Private Hypnotherapy & Coaching sessions online, Online Courses and E-Books. She also has tons of free- resources on her website www.SotodaSaifi.com/freebies  There is more details about Sotoda here www.sotodasaifi.com/about Social media links: Instagram: @Sotoda_Saifi & @self.Love.School Youtube: Self Love School- Sotoda Saifi Spotify: Self Love School with Sotoda Saifi Website: www.Sotoda.Saifi.com In this podcast we talk about : - Childhood trauma and its' manifestations - 4 different attachment styles - Working out of unhealthy attachments - What if no therapist is available?

Our gues today is Dr Divi Chandna an internationally recognized speaker and expert in Mind Body Spirit Medicine. She is a family physician turned intuitive coach. After graduating, she started to understand that health had everything to do with emotions and the mind. Dr. Divi shifted from Western Medicine to Intuitive Medicine and now uses her intuitive gifts to help people self-heal and expand. She coaches clients on health, relationships, money & more! Dr. Divi also teaches many on-line classes, teaching people to tap into their own intuition, create greater happiness and living their highest truth.  She believes that our highest state of wellness lies in our connection with our true Selves, our intuition, our innate knowing and us living our authentic life. Dr. Divi is a celebrated author, media guest and Ted X speaker. Social Media Handles: Instagram: @DrDivi Facebook:facebook.com/divi.chandna In this podcast we talk about: - What & Why is Intuition - Intuition vs Impulse - Sharpening the skills - Knowing when to use the 'Knowing'

Kirthi Jayakumar is a feminist researcher and lawyer from Chennai, India. She founded and runs The Gender Security Project, one of the few WPS centres in the global south, which works at the cusp of gender, security, peace, and conflict through research, reportage, and documentation. Kirthi coded an app for survivors of gender-based violence called Saahas, which works as a web and mobile app. She taught herself to code and created a web app, a mobile app and a Facebook ChatBot to support survivors of gender-based violence across 196 countries, and to assist bystander intervention. Her areas of interest include gender studies, peace and conflict research, security studies, and international human rights and humanitarian law. Kirthi was a Commonwealth Scholar at CTPSR, Coventry University and graduated with an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies. She also holds an MA in Sustainable Peace in a Contemporary World from UPEACE and a BALLB (Hons.) from SOEL, Chennai. She also formerly founded and ran the Red Elephant Foundation, a civilian peacebuilding initiative that works for gender equality through storytelling, advocacy and digital interventions. Kirthi is a Vital Voices Engage Fellow, and a former Vital Voices Lead Fellow. In this podcast we talk about - The Gender Security Project - Gender violence and its ramifications - Peace building & Peace builder - Harmony through happiness

Our guest today is Marta Zaraska a Canadian science writer published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, The Atlantic, etc. Her new book, “GROWING YOUNG: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100", is a Globe and Mail bestseller. GROWING YOUNG was endorsed by Adam Grant, Dan Buettner, Emeran Mayer, among others, and named by The Wall Street Journal one of the best books of 2020 on longevity and aging. LINKS: Book: http://www.GrowingYoungTheBook.com Social - Twitter & Instagram: @mzaraska In this podcast we talk about: - The role of kindness, compassion & social relationships in our lives - Kale & Fitbit - Our busy lives & screaming needs - How we can integrate the above in our individual & community living

Our guest today is Professor Maja, a sociologist, author and TEDx speaker. She is also a confidence-builder and apology-hater. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Sociology in 2014 (focusing on the sociology of women’s health), with no clear career in mind, until she attended an academic conference that completely changed the trajectory of her research, career and life. Her full-time job is on the public speaking circuit where she gives talks and workshops to girls and women about all things related to confidence, communication and mindset. Social Media Website: professormaja.com In this podcast we discussed - The nature of excessive apology -Gender & Cultural disparities - Women & their downplaying biases - Changing the script so that we can re-build our confidence

Our guest today is Azam Jamil, who has more than 44 years of experience in Hospitality, Tourism, Management, Marketing, Operations, Peoples Management and Training & Development. His schooling journey started from Aitchison College Lahore, Burn Hall Abbottabad, University of Karachi and finally to Cornell University in Ithaca New York. Azam is one of Pakistan’s leading authorities on Executive Development. Azam has also been a professional sportsman and was Pakistan’s national champion. He has represented Pakistan in tournaments at home and abroad. He is also a qualified pilot, holds a Commercial Pilots License and has flown for Air Search & Rescue in Colorado, USA. Music is Azam’s passion; he has been playing for over 4 decades. Social Media Youtube: Azam Jamil Developing People In this podcast we talk about : - Navigating our challenging lives - Tarbiyat (Upbringing) & Taaleem (Education) -Honesty & Authenticity - The art of losing - Eg0 & Vulnerability

Our guest today is Agustín Fuentes, trained in Zoology and Anthropology, is a Professor of Anthropology at Princeton. His current explorations include the roles of creativity and imagination in human evolution, multispecies anthropology, evolutionary theory, and the structures of race and racism. Fuentes’ books include “Race, Monogamy, and other lies they told you: busting myths about human nature” (U of California), “Conversations on Human Nature(s)” (Routledge), “The Creative Spark: how imagination made humans exceptional" (Dutton), and “Why We Believe: evolution and the human way of being” (Yale).  Social media: twitter: @Anthrofuentes Facebook:@AgustinFuentesAuthor website: afuentes.com In this podcast we talk about : - What makes culture - The place of emotions in cultures - Misunderstanding Darwinism - Our place & work in the cultures - How we can make this world a better place

Our guest today is Wale Elegbede, who is described as a community servant by the La Crosse Tribune Editorial Board, he is an advocate for people, community, and diversity. He has brought people of all backgrounds together through positive dialogue and collaboration. As he says "Being a father and husband  are my MOST important roles" and all the rest follow You can find out more about Mr. Elegbede on: Website: waleelegbede.com Twitter: @welegbede Instagram :@welegbede In this podcast we talk about : - Pillars of community building - Breaking bread with your brothers - Compassion as the antidote of hate - Common base of Abrahamic Religions

Our guest today is Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT, YA-CEP pain-relief and wellness expert, with 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities and corporations worldwide. Jill is the former anatomy columnist for Yoga Journal, has been featured in Shape, and Self, Women’s Health, O, The Oprah Magazine, the Today Show, and is a contributing expert on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is the author of The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body, and a contributing author on SMFR in Fascia, Function and Medical Applications. She is the creator of dozens of instructional yoga DVDs, including Rolling Along the Anatomy Trains with Tom Myers.  Website: tuneupfitness.com In this podcast we talk about : - What is Fascia - How does body movement help us - Maintaining the health of our connective tissue - Emotional health weaved into the connective & nervous system network - Yoga & Fascia - 3 key takeaways from Jill & her expertise

Vineet KKN ‘Panchhi’ is based in Dehradun, India, and writes simple poetry in Hindustani. He spent many years in Training and HR before deciding to follow his heart and starting a boutique brand agency. He is also interested in Human Relationships and spends a considerable time with his motorbike and car.  social media Web: vineetpanchhi.com/ Facebook : facebook.com/VineetPanchhiOfficial/ Youtube : youtube.com/user/vineetpanchhi In this podcast we talk about : - What defines a good relationship - Shame, Vulnerability , Investment -Alain de Botton & his theory - Communication & Authenticity - Personal recitation of a 'nazm' - Followed by an English translation

Originally from Madrid, Spain, Carlos has been steeped in all aspects of the yoga tradition during more than 40 years of practice and study. He spent 18 of those years as a monk of the Saraswati order, under the name Swami Gitananda, including 9 years of traditional training and practice in India. During this time he learned the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga, becoming one of the senior monks of the tradition and teaching meditation and philosophy to tens of thousands of students around the world. He combines this experience and traditional training with his academic background, which includes two Masters Degrees: one in Sanskrit, from U.C. Berkeley (where he has taught) and another one, in Religious Studies, from U.C. Santa Barbara. He is currently working on a book on the topic of “Karma and the Journey of the Soul”, as well as an updated History of Yoga and a new translation of the Śivasūtra, an important Tantric text of the Kashmiri tradition . As a teacher, Carlos is renowned for the breadth of his knowledge and the clarity with which he conveys it. His great love of the Indian yoga traditions, his insight, his humor and his deep connection with his audiences give him the ability to transmit the deepest scriptural teachings in a way that is clear, meaningful and applicable. Studying with Carlos is an enjoyable and transformative experience. Carlos Pomeda Website : pomeda.com In this podcast we talk about : - Philosophic world view - Yogic Philosophy - Consciousness & Mediation - Heart & Mind supremacy

Our guest today is poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama’s , whose work centres around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. Working fluently on the page and in public, Pádraig is a compelling poet and skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. A profoundly engaging public speaker, Ó Tuama has worked with groups to explore story, conflict, their relationship with religion and argument, and violence. Using poetry, group discussion and lectures, his work is marked both by lyricism and pragmatism, and includes a practice of evoking stories and participation from attendees at his always-popular lectures, retreats and events. Website : padraigotuama.com In this podcast we talk about: - Who is Padraig - On Being project - Growing up to be a poet - The lyrics & rhythms of poetry - Vulnerability & Its routing - Rumi & Reflection On another note , dhaani.online is refreshed and updated, have a look at it and do subscribe to our newsletter * Photo Credit : Trevor Brady

Our guest today is Mahein Kazi , born and raised primarily in Pakistan, after having completed her Bachelor’s degree in Statistics & Economics, Mahein moved to Germany after marriage. Her interest in foreign languages led to her German Language Diploma from the Goethe Institute in Munich. She taught German as a foreign language before moving on to teaching Business English. Truly a global citizen she has lived in Pakistan, USA, Germany, The Netherlands before settling in Canada with her husband and three children. She went back to University after a gap of nearly two decades, completing her specialized honours degree in Cognitive Science, with a focus on the sub-disciplines of Psychology and Philosophy of Mind, with the highest distinction of ‘Summa cum Laude’ at York University, Toronto. She has been an avid volunteer at the Halton Multicultural Council in various ongoing projects working among others with seniors & immigrants. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mahein-kazi-0bab851ab/ Facebook: facebook.com/mahein.kazi In this podcast we spoke about : - What is Cognitive Science - What is awareness - Nature Vs. Nurture perceptions - Artificial Intelligence and its proponents - To comply or not to comply - Keeping the sacredness of consciousness alive We have our website dhaani.online - refreshed and uploaded, have a look and do subscribe to the newsletter  Much love!

In conversation with Dr. Helen Redman, who is an experienced General Practitioner in South Birmingham, UK. Helen has a long term interest in menopause management and also works as a Specialist at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre in Stratford upon Avon. Helen is passionate about raising awareness of issues related to the menopause and believes that access to correct, evidence-based information about the menopause is critical in supporting decision making for long term health benefits. In this podcast we talk about - The tornado called Menopause -The Taboo behind Menopause - Physical & Nutritional diet to manage this tornado - HRT & Holistic approach - Do men have menopause too?

Our guest today is Dr. Abdallah Rothman is the founder of Shifaa Integrative Counseling, co-founder and Executive Director of the International Association of Islamic Psychology, and the Principal of Cambridge Muslim College. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), working at the intersection of Islamic spirituality and mental health practice. Dr. Abdallah holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology and his clinical practice as well as his academic research focus on approaching psychotherapy from within an Islamic paradigm and establishing an indigenous Islamic theoretical orientation to human psychology that is grounded in the knowledge of the soul from the Islamic tradition. He is a student of Professor Malik Badri and in addition to his academic training has studied privately with a number of traditional Islamic scholars throughout the Muslim world. Social Media Links Links http://www.shifaacounseling.com/blog https://www.cambridgemuslimcollege.ac.uk/about/people/principal/ https://www.islamicpsychology.org/ In this podcast we spoke about: - The relationship between human psychology & Islamic spirituality -Taboos surrounding mental health - Spiritual bypassing - Grief Management

In conversation with Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, C-IAYT, ERYT-500, YACEPR, has taught yoga since 1971. She holds a doctorate in East-West psychology and is a physical therapist. Dr. Lasater is the president emeritus of the California Yoga Teachers Association, and is one of the founders of Yoga Journal magazine. She trains yoga teachers in asana, kinesiology, yoga therapeutics, and the Yoga Sutras, and she leads workshops and retreats throughout the US and abroad. She is a pioneer in the teaching and practice of Restorative yoga. Dr. Lasater writes extensively about yoga. Her feature articles, columns, and essays appear in numerous books, magazines, and anthologies. She is the author of ten books on yoga, her newest is Yoga Myths: What You Need to Learn and Unlearn for a Safe and Healthy Yoga Practice (Shambhala). For more information, please visit www.judithhansonlasater.com. In this podcast we talk about - Pelvis & the Spine - The Main seat - Movement & Pelvis - Emotional, psychological & cultural relations with the pelvis

In conversation with Mr. Shad Moarif - who in 1986 established Pakistan’s first centre for Remedial Education and Assessment of Dyslexics( READ, Karachi) and introduced the practice of Educational Assessment & extensive clinical diagnostics to identify Language Learning difficulties. It helped parents understand there were reasons why their children were displaying behavioural difficulties. He combined his knowledge of psychology, learning difficulties & learning theories to explain them. Between 1998 and now Mr. Moarif has practised in Canada, lived in France, served as Vice-President, International Dyslexia Association, until Karismath took him to Switzerland in 2009. He finally settled in London after I re-married in 2010. Have conducted training workshops and seminars on Education & keynoted in several international Conferences on Education  in Canada, USA, UK, Singapore, Kenya, Bangladesh and Pakistan. His commitment to educating rural populations came from the realization that they would benefit from remedial approaches to learning. It meant using highly specialised knowledge, skills and instructional design to make learning easy for them. Shad Moarif Social Media Handles  Twitter: @ShadMoarif Facebook: Karismath, Shad and Shad’s Blogs Linked-In   Karismath Website: www.karismath.com In this podcast we talk about : - The journey from Banking to serving the community - The birth of Karismath, modulation & hurdles - Teaching & Empathy - Urban Vs Rural mindset

Our guest today is Maya Lasker-Wallfisch who lives in London where she works as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and educator. She has specialized in working with people whose lives have been impacted by the Holocaust and other displacement trauma. Her book Letters to Breslau (Briefe nach Breslau) has been published by Suhrkamp For more details please click https://www.suhrkamp.de/buecher/letter_to_breslau_-maya_lasker-wallfisch_17847.html?d_view=english In this podcast we talk about: - What is Distance Transgenerational Trauma -Holocaust and its trauma driving into Maya - Maya struggling with her childhood and adult life -The joy of being heard