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Wives of Jannah: Islamic Relationship Advice

Megan Wyatt, relationship coach and trainer for Muslim wives & couples

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The goal of Wives of Jannah is to strengthen Muslim women and their marriages through Islamic based relationship coaching, programs, written work, and resources like this podcast. What guides me in my work are three words: mouda, rahmah, and sakinah- the three words used in the Qur'an to describe marriage in chapter 30: ayah 21 - those translate to love, mercy, and tranquility. Marriage is something you learn while in it which means none of us arrive in our relationships knowing exactly what ...
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Welcome to the One Meaningful Life podcast inviting you to build the life you were made for, fisabillilah. Here you’ll find inspiration, guidance, and tools to live intentionally, build better relationships with the people you love, and create and achieve meaningful goals. My name is Megan Wyatt, and I’m the founder of One Meaningful Life, bringing to you my flavor of Islamic personal development. Life is hard, and there are so many challenges you’re going through but the one area you can ha ...
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Historians At The Movies features historians from around the world talking about your favorite movies and the history behind them. This isn't rivet-counting; this is fun. Eventually, we'll steal the Declaration of Independence.
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Are you feeling alone, in pain, and invisible in a significant relationship in your life? Relationships can test you, challenging you to understand and manage your emotions and interactions thoughtfully. In this episode, discover three powerful questions that can guide you toward a God-conscious, empowered place, helping you make strategic decision…
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Happy 6th birthday to HATM! This week we have something special for you: the film that started it all! And as a bonus, we asked the screenwriters of National Treasure, Cormac and Marianne Wibberley to join me and Joanne Freeman to talk about the creation of the film, what it has to say about history, and the movie's legacy. This is a fun time. Abou…
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On the Day of Judgment you stand alone. This episode is meant to help remind the heart of the importance of your own spiritual self-care; tending to your iman, your spirtual heart, and your worship. Being a wife or any other role you serve is a means to earning the pleasure of Allah no doubt. But sometimes, other things become a priority over seeki…
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This week Megan Kate Nelson and Kate Carpenter drop in to talk about Kevin Costner's new American epic, Horizon. Our reviews (and our drinks) are mixed but this is such a fun episode as we talk not only about where Horizon succeeds and fails but also about what Costner's career has to say about The West in general. This one is fun. About our guests…
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This week Kevin Levine, Waitman Beorn, and Rich Condon drop in to talk about the most famous battle of the Civil War. We jump into Ted Turner's 1993 production, asking if it is an apologist film, talk about the events surrounding the battle, and talk about our favorite Civil War books and films. About our guests: Waitman Beorn is an assistant profe…
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Have you ever felt frustrated because you've had the same goals for a really long time but haven't made any solid progress? In this episode, Megan shares the top 7 common mistakes she has discovered in her own life and through working with coaching clients that can hinder meaningful change. Tune in to learn how to identify and overcome these obstac…
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Gaza. It has been at the core of our hearts, minds, and prayers for months. The question is who are *you* meant to be serving right now and how are you meant to help? In what way are you being called to get out of your daily grind, comfort zone, and routines to do more for the sake of Allah? This episode will guide you in transforming your emotions…
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Do you try to shame yourself into changing? Setting goals from a place born out of shame isn't setting you up for wholistic success. In this podcast, Megan dives in to what she's learned after 16 years of coaching Muslims from all over the world and how shame-based goals take away fulfillment, gratitude, a strong connection to Allah, and ultimately…
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"Allah does not like those who oppress themselves or allow for oppression to be upon themselves. We are people who are taught to be strong and not stand for oppression. If you're in a situation that's abusive, and you feel like your soul, your rights, your Haqq, and what Allah has given you, and other people are taking them away, don't let anyone g…
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In this interview with Sh. Tarik Ata, as we discussed a cure for despair, hopelessness, and depression from an Islamic perspective. Personally, I experienced one moment where I felt like I might cry and another where my heart just felt like it was expanding, Alhamdulilah. There was a lot of knowledge packed into this conversation and it only made m…
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This week poet and screenwriter Jimmy Santiago Baca joins Jimmy Patiño and me to talk about his 1993 epic Blood In Blood Out. We talk about Jimmy's life story, the challenges facing Chicanos in the 70s & 80s and the film's legacy today. This is a special pod. Hope you like it. About our guests: Jimmy Santiago Baca is a poet and activist of Chicano …
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This week Greg Eghigian drops in to talk about Steven Spielberg's first extraterrestrial film and his new book charting the global history of UFO sightings. We get into the histories behind the sightings, how the Cold War affected how we think about space aliens, and whether or not one should put gravy on Devil's Tower. About our guest: Greg is a p…
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This week Jamie Goodall joins #HATM regulars John Wyatt Greenlee and Leah Lagrone to get to the bottom of a serious question: to which generation does The Goonies belong. We are up to no good in this episode and even through in some pirate history to boot. HATM never says die. About our guests: Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee is a medievalist and a cartogr…
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This week Julio Capó, Jr. drops in to talk about The Birdcage. We get into Robin Williams' queer performances, what this film meant then, and what it means now. We also talk about Julio's scholarship of Miami's immigration and LGBTQ+ history, along with our mutual love of Florida. One of the best pods we've ever done. I hope you enjoy. About our gu…
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A limiting belief is an idea, not proven, but deeply believed that says, one way or another, you will not reach your desired goal. They can be operating behind the scenes until you bring them out into the open to challenge them. Limited beliefs can be handed to you by others. "You're not the kind of person who is smart enough for that," or "You're …
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How can you prepare for highly stressful and uncertain tests in life? Is there even a method for that? Research was conducted during the pandemic to find out of the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic was having a positive or negative impact on the faith of Muslims. What this research has revealed are recommendations on how you can develop great…
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This week Max Felker-Kantor and I talk about what may be the world's most unlikely history movie: 21 Jump Street. We talk about the real-life attempts to embed police officers undercover in schools, the rise and fall of D.A.R.E., and the role DARE played in creating the carceral state. This is such a surprising episode with some real revelations an…
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This week Liz Covart drops in to talk with Kelsa and I about the final episode of Franklin, along with her thoughts on the show as it was. We get into the diplomatic manuevering at Paris, Liz's Codfish moment, the brigand that was William Augustus Bowles and ask if the French lost the American Revolution. About our guest: Liz Covart is a historian …
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This week marine biologist and world reknowned shark expert Melissa Cristina Márquez dives in to talk all things Jaws. We talk about her career as a scientist, the role of sharks in the ecosystem, and the impact the book and film had on global shark populations. This is a different look for HATM and a lot of fun talking to an inspiring scholar. We'…
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Listen. You don't need to have watched the Franklin series at this point. Listen to THIS POD. This one. Everything you need is here. We've got Kelsa Pellettiere. We have Michael Hattem. We have JOANNE FREEMAN. We have colonial ideologies and diatribes on where an American Revolution series should go. We have disappointment in Michael Douglas. We ha…
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This week Kelsa and I ask the tough questions about the series: Are they spending too much time on Temple? Is Lafayette the best character? How will they resolve the series? Which Founding Father would have had an OnlyFans account? Stick around for the wildest discussion on the American Revolution you've ever heard.…
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This week we are joined Bathsheba Demuth to talk about the Chris Hemsworth-led In The Heart of the Sea. Bathsheba is the author of one of my favorite books, Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait and we talk about the history of whaling, her work with Indigenous communities in the Yukon, and of course, Moby Dick. This is one …
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This week my good friend and native Coloradan Kathleen Belew drops in to talk about the movie that etched the word "wolverines" into our lives forever: Red Dawn. We talk about how Red Dawn depicts Cold War fears on the big screen, and how it has been perceived in the *checks notes* forty years since its release. As usual, Kathleen and I talk about …
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This week the legendary Seth Cotlar joins in with Kelsa and me to talk about Episode 5 of Franklin. We get into the dynamics between John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, talk about the need for more meat some of these storylines, and address the needs of the colonies to those of Ukraine in the present day. It's another great trip to the 18th century.…
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This week Agnes Arnold-Forster jumps in to talk about the emotional roller coaster that is Pixar's Inside Out. We talk about how historians have conceptualized emotions, their role in the human experience, and Agnes' new book which charts the history of nostalgia. This is such a cool pod because we go places we rarely get to visit. I hope you dig i…
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This week HATM friend Lindsay Chervinsky drops in to talk about Episode 4 of Franklin. We talk about the very real possibility all of this could fail, spies galore, a young Louis XVI (with a head!) and a villainous John Adams? Join in with us now! About our guest: Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a presidential historian. She is the author of the award…
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This week Elsa Devienne drops in to talk about Gidget and the history and transformation of the California beach. We get into the fascination with the US and the environment, as well as the influence of Hawaii on California beach culture. We also jump into issues of body image, gender dynamics, and queer representation in beach movies and the globa…
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This week begins our first episode covering the new series on Apple TV, FRANKLIN, starring Michael Douglas. Each week we'll recap the episode, fill in with historical backstory, and offer plenty of snark. We have a permanent cohost for the series in Kelsa Pelletiere, one of the foremost Franklin scholars in the world. And we'll rotate in new guests…
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This week Drew McKevitt returns to talk about Robocop (1987). We get into depictions of Detroit as a failed city and of Robocop as both the commercial answer to the Terminator and maybe the antithesis of Dirty Harry. And we dive deep into Drew’s new book to talk about the rise of the gun culture in the United States. Hanging with Drew is always a b…
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This week the pod welcomes back Thomas Lecaque and John Wyatt Greenlee along with #HATM newcomer Anna Waymack to talk about maybe the best medieval movie ever made: A Knight's Tale. We talk Chaucer, romance, Heath Ledger, the Black Prince, and that fucking soundtrack. Let's go. About our guests: Thomas Lecaque is an associate professor of History a…
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This week Jeff Melnick and Erik Baker jump in to talk about Steven Spielberg's Munich. We talk about the history behind the attacks in 1972, why they were relevant in 2005, and why they remain relevant today. And yes, we absolutely discuss the warfare and attempted genocide in Palestine today. This is a really important conversation and I hope that…
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This week Christina Abreu drops in to discuss Cuban-American history, Cuban music, and the representation of Cubans in film. We explore the origins and characteristics of Cuban music, as well as the migration of Cubans to the United States in the 1950s. We also discuss the relationship between Cuban-Americans and other Latino groups, as well as the…
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People change! Couples change and grow all the time in my coaching practice, Alhamdulilah. And those that do, and especially those who experience rapid change, have specific qualities in common. I want to share this because it's important to know in our relationship spaces *** Submit a realtionship question at www.wivesofjannah.com/askaquestion…
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We've reached the end of the mission here at Historians At The Movies. This week Sarah, Colin, Luke and I talk about the final thrust of the air war in Germany, POW camps and escape attempts, Rosie's legacy, and the melancholy of leaving the war behind. We also give our final thoughts about the series, where to place it alongside Band of Brothers a…
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This week Karen L. Cox swings by to talk about the South, the 70s, and why Burt Reynolds was so damn cool. This is probably the first time you’ve heard Smokey and the Bandit on a history podcast, but that’s what we are here for. This one is fun. About our guest: Karen L. Cox is an award-winning historian and a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organiz…
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This week Sarah, Colin, and Luke drop in to talk about the penultimate episode of Masters of the Air. We've a lot to talk about in this episode- inlcuding the air war in Italy and Romania, which highlighs the strategic and tactical operations of the 15th Air Force and the role of the Tuskegee Airmen. We also revist the prison camp storyline, to tal…
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This week Mary Hicks and Margari Hill drop in to talk all things DUNE. We focus on Dune Part 2 but also talk about the historical influences on Frank Herbert as he wrote Dune, along with how Dune influenced the science fiction and fantasy that came afterward. We talk about the parallels between the fictional universe and historical events, such as …
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This week Sarah, Luke, Colin, and I continue to follow the Bloody Hundredth in what amounted to a tonal shift for the series. We talk about life inside German POW camps, the Great Escape, the Battle of Berlin, and Black Monday. We dive into the Red Cross and also compare the experiences of American prisoners in Europe and the Pacific, along with th…
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Ramadan is our most blessed and sacred month and can also be, ironically, a form of increased stress in relationships. Learn what to let go of, what to focus on, and how to have conversations that support you and your husband's Ramadan goals. *** Visit www.wivesofjannah.com for to review on-demand online relationship courses, how to apply for our m…
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This week Matt Guariglia drops in to talk about Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruises's Minority Report. We also discuss the history of policing in New York City and its impact on other cities. We jump into as eugenics, race and ethnicity in policing, gender dynamics, and the influence of World War I on the evolution of criminality in New York City and …
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From the sister who asked the question after hearing my response: "I finally had the chance to listen to your response and all I have to say is thank you. On a personal note, I teared up listening because I was finally able to hear words of encouragement and have an advocate by my side. I am honestly honored to have made it onto your podcast and, a…
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This week Sarah, Luke, Colin, and I dive into the latest episode of Masters of the Air, talking specifically about the experiences of Americans in German POW camps, heterosexual and homosexual relationships of American servicemen, a perceived anti-British bias on the show, and our first glimpses of the Holocaust on the series. This is our deepest d…
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This week Edda Fields-Black joins in to talk about her book on Harriet Tubman and the film Harriet. We talk about the importance of accurate terminology in black history, the role of religion in enslaved people's lives, the challenges of escaping from South Carolina, and the emotional impact of historical research. We also get into the need for mor…
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This week we hit the halfway point in Masters of the Air. Dr. Sarah Myers had to drop out of formation this week so we welcome back Dr. Luke Truxal and Dr. Colin Colbourn to talk about Black Week for the Bloody Hundreth as well as how air crews dealt with the loss of Buck Cleven, Crosby's role as group navigator, the disaster at Munster, and Colin'…
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