Best Anwar Ahmed Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 151: Prophet Abraham, Sacrifice, God's Covenant and land of Israel with Dr. Ali Ataie 1:41:41

1d ago1:41:41

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A special discussion for the Haj and Eid-ul Adha season, Parvez and Omar are joined by returning guest Dr. Ali Ataie. The show dives deep into the Prophet Abraham(as) in the monotheistic scriptures/traditions, including Abraham's service of sacrifice, the innumerable blessings bestowed to Abraham and his covenant with God. The conversation then exa…

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Episode 150: Protests, Encampments, and the BDS Movement with Zahra Billoo 1:56:14

1M ago1:56:14

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For the show's 150th episode Parvez & Omar are joined by the second guest ever to appear on the podcast, Zahra Billoo , Civil rights Attorney and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA). Zahra brings her years of tireless Civil Rights work and activism to bear as she discusses the recent pr…

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Episode 149: A Physician's Medical Mission to the Gaza Strip with Dr. Mohammad Subeh 1:56:08

3M ago1:56:08

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Parvez and Omar are truly honored to host Dr. Mohammad Subeh who just returned from a five week medical mission to the Gaza Strip, specifically the Rafah Crossing to the south. Dr. Subeh shares his background born to a Palestinian refugee family living in Kuwait and then forced to flee overnight at the start of the First Persian Gulf War and invasi…

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Episode 148: Islam in the Inner City and the Work of Islah LA with Dr. Jihad Saafir 2:19:38

3M ago2:19:38

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Here is an episode that's been a few years in the making! We finally had the privilege of sitting with Dr. Jihad Saafir of Islah LA to discuss his background, academic training, as well as the remarkable and pioneering work that Islah LA and Islah Academy are doing to serve the community in South Los Angeles. As you've come to expect from the podca…

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Episode 147: Imam Tahir Anwar, His Silicon Valley Roots, Religious Education, and Advice for Ramadan 1:22:57

4M ago1:22:57

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It's not too often that you come across a Silicon Valley raised and Dar-ul-Uloom trained Imam but that's exactly who joins Parvez and Omar to kick-off the blessed month of Ramadan. Imam Tahir Anwar, Imam of the South Bay Islamic Association and Lecturer at Zaytuna College returns to the show! This time around the discussion includes a deep dive int…

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Episode 146: From SoCal to Al-Azhar and Back with Shaykh Jamaal Diwan 2:04:33

5M ago2:04:33

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Parvez and Omar are honored to be joined by Shaykh Jamaal Diwan, co-founder and Resident Scholar at The Majlis. This was a wide-ranging conversation with Shaykh Jamaal discussing his personal journey connecting with his faith, his studies at Al-Azhar University, and the principles underlying The Majlis. Beyond his personal journey the conversation …

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Episode 145: Integrating Islamic Spiritual Approaches into Professional Psychology and the Khalil Center with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi 1:31:23

5M ago1:31:23

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For our first episode of 2024 we present an interview conducted during our trip to Chicago with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi, Founder and Executive Director of Khalil Center. Dr. Keshavarzi discusses his journey connecting with his faith, becoming a clinical psychologist, and how he integrated his studies in Islamic theology and spirituality towards creat…

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Episode 144: Black Power and Palestine with Professor Michael Fischbach 1:32:17

6M ago1:32:17

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We are back to close out 2023 and continuing our discussions on Palestine, this time through the prism of the Civil Rights struggle in the United States. Professor Michael Fishbach joins us to discuss his 2019 book Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. Professor Fishbach chronicles how Black Power activists and others in the …

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Episode 143: The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine with Dr. Rashid Khalidi 51:09

7M ago51:09

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We are deeply honored and privileged to be joined by the eminent historian and perhaps leading academic on Palestine in the United States, Professor Rashid Khalidi. Dr. Khalidi discussesed his new book The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 which chronicles his personal and ancestral connecti…

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Episode 142: Media Coverage of the Palestinian Crisis with The Intercept’s Murtaza Hussain 49:53

8M ago49:53

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We are back to discuss the ongoing crisis in Palestine, this time focusing on the one-sided and ideologically motivated media coverage. To offer his analysis and perspective, and discuss the possible factors that may change that status quo, we are joined by The Intercept's veteran journalist Murtaza Hussain. About Murtaza Hussain Brooklyn-based jou…

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Episode 141: Historicizing and Contextualizing the Palestinian Struggle with Dr. Ussama Makdisi 1:36:05

8M ago1:36:05

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We had the pleasure of sitting with Dr. Ussama Makdisi, Professor of History at the University of California Berkeley for a detailed, highly enlightening and impassioned discussion of the history of the Palestinian struggle. Dr. Makdisi masterfully contextualizes what is happening right now in Palestine within the broader history of the Western col…

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Episode 140: Diffused Congruence Celebrates 10 Years! 24:46

9M ago24:46

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10/3/2013 - 10/3/2023 Parvez gets on mic to ruminate on 10 years of the podcast, its genesis, mission, accomplishments, pitfalls avoided, and future plans. We are immensely proud and grateful for these past 10 years but we could not have done it without you, our listeners! Thank you for your continued support, feedback, and for sharing the show. We…

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EP#80: Thank you. 16:04

9M ago16:04

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We couldn't be more grateful to have such an incredible team and community behind us. We did NOT do this alone, and so this episode is dedicated specifically to everyone who took part in this journey with us. Thank you. Seriously.. thank you.Atlas and Anwar officially signing off. See you soon!By Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed

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EP#079: All great things must come to an end. 1:26:53

9M ago1:26:53

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I think the title speaks for itself... see you inside.By Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed

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Episode 139: What is Palliative Care and Its Implications? In discussion with Dr. Aziz Ansari and Omer Mozaffar 1:43:09

9M ago1:43:09

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We continue making our way through our Chicago recordings with a very special conversation about Palliative Care, a topic that is hardly discussed in the Muslim communities but can impact the lives of young and old alike within the community. Palliative care specifically deals with relieving serious health-related suffering, be it physical, psychol…

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Episode 138: Habeeb Quadri, Educator Extraordinaire 2:02:21

10M ago2:02:21

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Next stop in Chicagoland takes us to Skokie where Parvez and Omar had the honor of sitting with author, educator and school administrator, Habeeb Quadri. We had an in-depth conversation about his experiences growing up in Chicago, what inspired him to become an educator, and his journey from teaching inner city schools in Detroit and Chicago to ser…

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Episode 137: Ahmed Rehab and ”the Chicago Way” 1:58:04

10M ago1:58:04

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Next stop on Parvez & Omar's Chicago sojourn is the beautiful CAIR offices on historic State Street in downtown where they had the privilege of sitting with Ahmed Rehab. Ahmed's ability to articulate a clear and convincing analysis of contemporary social and political issues while maintaining a fidelity to Islam's normative teachings and practices …

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Episode 136: Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia 1:47:28

11M ago1:47:28

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Parvez and Omar have the opportunity to sit with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia and learn about his lifelong journey towards Islamic scholarship, from childhood, schooling, coming to America, and ultimately, the establishment of Darul Qasim, an institute of traditional Islamic higher learning headquartered in the Glendale Heights suburb of Chicago. About Sh…

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EP #078: Facing the Man in the Mirror 1:04:21

11M ago1:04:21

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Life is full of ups and downs, left and right turns, flying and falling, and in order to find success in it all, in our opinion, we must be willing to face the man in the mirror. But what does it mean to embrace the challenge of that? When people say "its you versus you", who is the you that you're facing? And "what" are you facing? These questions…

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Episode 135: Umair Haseeb, from Chicagoland to the Maghreb and Back 2:50:12

11M ago2:50:12

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We are joined by Umair Haseeb. They discuss his family background, growing up in Chicagoland, the spark that led to his spiritual awakening, and his studies towards Islamic scholarship abroad. About Umair HaseebUmair Haseeb formally studied Arabic, the basics of Islam, and Quran in Chicago, which lead him to move to Morocco and Sahara to pursue a f…

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EP#077: Where We've Been + Where We Are Going 1:25:18

12M ago1:25:18

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An updated look into the lives of your favourite co-hosts, Atlas and Anwar, as we continue to evolve, grow, and explore what it means to be a man in this world. From traveling to foreign countries to being a TV star, a lot has shifted, including our perspectives on this podcast. Join us as we update you, and each other, on whats new and whats to co…

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Episode 134: Professor Adnan Zulfiqar’s Work in Law, History and Religion 2:17:23

12M ago2:17:23

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We visited the Stanford University campus to sit with Professor Adnan Zulfiqar to discuss his journey and his work in the fields of law, history and religion, as well as some of the research he is currently doing in the areas of criminal law & procedure, Islamic jurisprudence, and rule of law in the Global South. We found Adnan's experiences to be …

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Episode 133: Shaykh Jabir Tarin on Islamic Scholarship, Muslim Mental Health, HFSAA and more! 1:46:35

1y ago1:46:35

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Parvez and Omar return from a short post-Ramadan hiatus and meet with Shaykh Jabir Tarin to discuss his path as a young man to scholarship, his work in the growing and important field of Muslim mental health and counseling, as well his involvement with the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America (HFSAA). About Shaykh Jabir Tarin Shaykh Jabir Tarin…

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EP#076: Men Trusting Other Men + Tips to Finding the Right Mens Group 1:27:43

1y ago1:27:43

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Our intention with this episode was to give you a modern mask co-host update, but something came up that we felt was much more pressing: men trusting other men + how to find a solid mens group and brotherhood. Atlas has been thru a series of mens groups over the last 6 months, and one of his biggest intentions was to learn how to trust men more. Th…

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Episode 132: Raising Muslim Children: Challenges and Insights with Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi 2:17:08

1y ago2:17:08

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Parvez and Omar are joined by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, as they discuss the challenges (and joys) of raising Muslim children. She shares some of her own experiences growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and also offers insights about how to instill a love of the Deen and a strong Muslim identity in our children. About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi Hosa…

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Episode 131: Shaykha Muslema Purmul’s Journey to Religious Scholarship 1:38:26

1+ y ago1:38:26

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Parvez and Omar are joined by Shaykha Muslema Purmul, co-founder and Religious Director at The Majlis. They discuss her family’s journey from Afghanistan to Southern California, as well as her motivations to pursue her religious studies at Al-Azhar University, and the work she is doing today as Religious Director at The Majlis. About Muslema Pumul …

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Episode 130: The True Story of a Muslim Mystic, a Hollywood Epic, and the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC, with Shahan Mufti 1:56:18

1+ y ago1:56:18

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Parvez and Omar are joined by Shahan Mufti, author of American Caliph, The True Story of a Muslim Mystic, a Hollywood Epic, and the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC.The new book is the first full account of the largest ever hostage taking on American soil and of the tormented man who masterminded it. Informed by extensive archival research and access t…

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EP#075: Breakups, Breakthrough's, and the Masculine in Relationship with Gabby and Atlas 2:04:04

1+ y ago2:04:04

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In this weeks episode, we put Atlas in the hot seat by bringing on his partner, Gabby, Women's Life Coach, to talk about their relationship. From behaving strictly based on their coping strategies, to being fully controlled by their subconscious attachment styles, all leading to a break up where they didn't speak for a year and a half until they re…

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Episode 129: Spiritual Manipulation, Charismatic Leadership, and the Dangers of Cults, with Yousuf Azhar 2:49:20

1+ y ago2:49:20

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Parvez and Omar sit down with Yousuf Azhar who shares his personal experiences joining and then leaving a Muslim cult, the corrosive spiritual manipulation and abuse he suffered, and the patterns to look out for. About Yousuf Azhar Yousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damas…

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EP#074: "I Don't Need You to Fix It!" - The Struggle of Holding Space 1:19:03

1+ y ago1:19:03

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One of our favourite things to do as men is fix things. We love a job, a task, a problem - we love to seek out answers and provide help for those around us. And - that isn't what is always needed, which can be really frustrating to understand sometimes. That's why we wanted to have this conversation - not to "fix" it, but to hold space (see what I …

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EP#073: The New Years Episode You Didn't Know You Needed w/ our Producer Chris Smith 2:21:10

1+ y ago2:21:10

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This was a fun episode. We decided to bring our produce, Chris "Clyde" back into the room for a New Years conversation and the energy was hot! Not only do we discuss the details of one of us changing our name (wait, whaaaat?), but we got real honest about our journeys thru 2022. This episode is full of great stories, exciting adventures, and a ton …

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Episode 128: Muslims in the Media, with Sue Obeidi and Dr. Eveylyn Alsultany 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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Parvez and Omar take a visit to Souther California to sit down in person with Sue Obeidi and Evelyn Alsultany to discuss the state of Muslims in the media. About Our Guests Sue Obeidi is the Director of the Hollywood Bureau for the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Obeidi ensures that MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau is a partner with the entertainment …

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EP#072: The Modern Renaissance Man w/ Voy and Jose 1:49:27

1+ y ago1:49:27

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This week we invited two leaders in the mens work space, Voy and Jose, to have a discussion with us. Voy is a Life Coach focused on empowering men to create a life without limits. Jose is also a Life Coach with his main focus being to empower men who lead to embody their truth, live their vision, and increase impact. Together, they co-found "The Mo…

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Episode 127: The Power of Storytelling, with Ahmed Khan, from the Creative Minority Podcast 1:40:20

1+ y ago1:40:20

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Parvez and Omar are joined by a fellow podcaster, Ahmed Khan. They sit down at Zaytuna College in Berkeley to discuss the power of storytelling, and the inspiration behind some of their respective work in the world of podcasts. About The Creative Minority Podcast The Creative Minority seeks to engage with contemporary intellectual issues ranging fr…

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EP#071: In Honor of Stephen "tWitch" Boss - Somethings Not Working 1:35:31

1+ y ago1:35:31

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Same outcome - new perspective. This weeks episode was inspired by recent events surrounding the unexpected and incredibly sad news about the passing of tWitch. On paper, he had it all. But within, none of that mattered. It's time to get back to the drawing board, because something is not working. Click Play - you're going to want to listen to this…

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EP#070: Can You Be Alone & Not Lonely? 1:14:06

1+ y ago1:14:06

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The title speaks for itself, but to percolate your senses a bit more, here are some other questions we address: what does "alone" mean? What does "lonely" mean? Is it the same for everyone? Can you be physically alone and also not feel lonely? Are the two words one and the same? As men, we are told that "being able to do it on our own is a sign of …

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EP#069: Transforming Health Care for Men w/ Dr. Premal Patel 1:14:36

1+ y ago1:14:36

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It's nearing the end of Movember - mens health month. So what better way to close it out than with an incredible guest episode from the man himself, Dr. Premal Patel. Dr. Premal is the medical director and co-founder of Mens Health Clinic Manitoba, a brand new space created specifically for the purpose of supporting men with their health AND to als…

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EP#68: Is Your Relationship Affecting Your Health? 1:34:35

1+ y ago1:34:35

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Movember - a time to really hone in on the importance of both our prostate and mental health. And this year, we felt it was incredibly important to dissect one of the biggest influences to our mental health (and maybe even to our prostate) - our intimate relationships! The saying goes, "the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our…

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Episode 126: The Midterm Elections & The Problem of Democracy, with Shadi Hamid 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

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Parvez and Omar sit down with returning guest Shadi Hamid to discuss the midterm elections and his new book, The Problem of Democracy: America, the Middle East, and the Rise and Fall of an Idea. In The Problem of Democracy, Shadi Hamid reimagines the ongoing debate on democracy’s merits and proposes an ambitious agenda for reviving the lost art of …

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EP#067: Failure, Authentic Success, and the Struggle to be Proud of Ourselves 1:28:00

1+ y ago1:28:00

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We spend most of our lives focusing on being successful men... but when do we stop and ask ourselves: who is this "success" really for? Do I want it because it gets me validated and seen by the world, or do I want it because it actually means something to me? Does it allow me to be who I really am, or do I have to wear a mask everywhere I go? Is su…

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Episode 125: Zaki Returns to Discuss Polarization in Social Media, Muslim Twitter and More! 1:12:56

1+ y ago1:12:56

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Zaki Hasan, co-founder of the show, returns to catch up with Omar and Parvez. They discuss the impacts of social media on the polarized state of politics, Muslim Twitter and much more! About Zaki Hasan Zaki Hasan has been a media scholar and critic for more than twenty years. His film reviews and analyses have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicl…

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EP#066: Becoming the Architect of Your Life 1:31:00

1+ y ago1:31:00

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It is one thing to know that we are the creators of our life, but it is a whole other to actually implement and follow thru on the necessary habits and routines to help us achieve our goals. So how do we do it? What are the tangible practices and real, practical, tangible perspectives that we can draw on to help fuel us forward? How do we know when…

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EP#065: Traversing thru the Seasons of Your LIfe 1:19:18

1+ y ago1:19:18

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Do you struggle with change? Do you find yourself rejecting times of transition? Are you stuck in a certain season of life? Are you even aware of what season you are in right now? Inspired by the arrival of fall, we felt like this was the perfect time to unpack the concept of transition and change. Because like the seasons show us, change can be di…

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EP #064: Self-Awareness vs. Self-Development - Why One Needs The Other 1:17:07

2y ago1:17:07

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Self-awareness and self-development are not the same thing - they are incredibly different. Think about all those books you've read - you "know" the information now, but have you put any of it into practice? What about that new habit you took on - did it bring you the vitality you were looking for, or did it silently leave the room? Now imagine if …

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Episode 124: A Discussion with a Pioneer in the American Muslim Experience, Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi 2:28:23

2y ago2:28:23

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Parvez and Omar make a trek down to Orange County to sit with a pioneer in the American Muslim experience, Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi and learn about his life's journey from India to Madinah to United States and to discuss his legacy and impact on the American Muslim community. About Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi is the imam and reli…

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EP #063: Andrew Tate - Monster? Or Misunderstood Man? 1:15:03

2y ago1:15:03

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Andrew Tate - the most googled man on earth at one point. A man labelled as a misogynist and a danger to young minds, he was officially banned from social platforms last week... Now, we unpack his journey, including his latest video on youtube titled "My last Message", to help bring a zoomed out perspective towards his behaviour and how it was poss…

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EP #062: Finding Your Edge As a Man 1:10:18

2y ago1:10:18

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Finding our edge as men is something we all crave, but we often chase it in unhealthy ways, and often without any awareness that we are doing so. So our purpose with this weeks episode is to dive in: what is our edge, how do we find it, how do we know when we have moved too far beyond it, and what exactly are healthy ways of finding our edge that a…

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EP#061: Will Smith Speaks Up... & So Do We 1:43:14

2y ago1:43:14

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Will Smith is one of the most iconic actors and celebrities in the world, and now, he is under fire for his behaviour at the Oscars earlier this year. If you haven't caught wind of it yet, youtube his name and it will be the first thing to pop up. Now, 3 months later, Will released a fresh video giving some more context into what happened and why i…

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Episode 123: The Journey of Michael Wolfe 2:12:32

2y ago2:12:32

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Parvez and Omar sit down with Michael Wolfe to discuss his journey to Islam, his pilgrimages to Mecca, and his work with Unity Productions Foundation (UPF). About Michael Wolfe Michael B. Wolfe is an American poet, author, and the President and Co-Executive Producer of Unity Productions Foundation. A secular American born in Cincinnati, Ohio to a C…

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EP#060: Mens Mental Health Thru the Eyes of a Psychologist w/ Katrina Shaw 1:32:14

2y ago1:32:14

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Katrina Shaw is a registered psychologist and founding partner of MenzLeague, the corporation we recently partnered with. We decided to bring her on for many reasons, of them being: (1) she frequently works with men in her therapeutic practice, (2) she is a part of a mens organization which are more commonly found to be men only, and (3) she brings…

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