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In order to make sense of this confusing world around us, we like to be in control. We strive to understand every situation, drive our minds insane trying to manipulate the future, and dwell on situations we cannot control. This episode discusses various ways you can let go of certain situations and how to find inner peace rather than inner turmoil. The future is uncertain, but the present is clea...

Every person on this planet is looking for love. But, how do we know we’ve really experienced it? What’s “true love” and how do we know we’ve found “the one?” Is love supposed to be completely seamless? Is it supposed to be accompanied by pain? We date and date and date to extract pieces of knowledge from each person we meet in hopes of creating our own unique definition of love. But, what happens...

We've all felt depressed, anxious, and have experienced some sort of heartache. But, how do you move on when life seems so meaningless, purposeless, painful, and unfulfilling? Life will always be challenging, and we have to learn how to manage depression and anxiety every single day in order to feel more grounded and present. We all crave inner peace, but achieving that is harder than it may seem;...

Life can be exciting, wonderful, magical, purposeful, and joyful. But life can also be difficult, stressful, sad, painful, and heartbreaking. Drastic, unexpected changes in life can bring about suppressed emotion, uncertainty, and confusion. In this episode, I ask myself what the fu*k I’m doing with my own life and discuss how I’m learning to adapt to major life changes. So, what the fu*k do you w...

What do you want for your life? Money? Happiness? Perhaps both? Here’s an idea: why not make money by doing something that makes you feel TRULY happy? In this episode, I talk about my most recent decision to quit my financially stable job to create my own business. Starting a new business comes with high risk and an immediate low payout. But what’s the cost of chasing your dreams? Priceless. It’s...

Do you feel stuck in a current job or career path? Is what you’re doing making you TRULY fulfilled, or is it just paying the bills? Too often, we take the safer route even if it’s not bringing happiness. We settle. It’s time you took action of your life, and started living the dream you’ve ALWAYS wanted to create. It’s time to start setting realistic goals for yourself and turn those dreams into r...

Every single one of is trying to find love. After all, that is the essence of our existence. But, as humans, we crave that connection, love, lust, and a soulful connection with that one person we’re meant to be with forever. But, how do you know you’ve found your soulmate? Is the relationship you’re in making you genuinely happy? Is it making you fulfilled? Are you questioning various aspects of y...

Everyone wants to workout and be healthy, but most of us don’t know where to start. How many sets should you do? How long should you workout for? What workouts are best for you? What foods should I be eating? These questions tend to intimidate people and can often be discouraging. In this episode, I ask three important questions that will help you get into the fitness spirit. What’s the secret to...

There's no better feeling in the world than love, but with love comes grief. Love and grief are interconnected, and you can't have love without grief. At some point in our lives, the people we love the most will leave us, and that's a harsh reality that every single person has to face. Through the loss of my dad, I've learned that grief is ever evolving; each day brings about a new challenge and a...

We're all guilty of daydreaming and envisioning that perfect like we've always dreamed of. Being imaginative and envisioning a life full of abundance is the first step towards manifesting the life you were destined to live. In order to create and turn your dreams into reality, you must actively think of what it is you want; tap into your imagination and think about your dream home, dream job, goal...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that America is currently undergoing one of the largest Civil Rights Movements in history. America is bleeding, and the people of this country are coming together to fight for real, overdue change. No matter what side of the spectrum you are on, no matter what side you are fighting for, passion can cause hatred and resentment towards those on the op...

Life is full of ups and downs, but how exactly do we navigate through our emotions when we hit rock bottom? With the current social climate of the world, plus the added stress from quarantine, plus whatever else we were already dealing with in our personal lives, the weight of the world can seem a little too overwhelming at times. Some of us suppress difficult emotions, and some of us allow our em...

Is your heart telling you to strongly pursue something? Is your intuition telling you to tread lightly? We're told to listen to logic and reason to get through difficult situations. We're told that emotions cloud judgement and make it difficult to see a situation clearly. But sometimes, we need to just say "fuck logic" and tune in to what your heart and soul really want. Maybe what your heart want...

When we aren’t feeling well or need an extra boost of energy, we’re so quick to pop a pill or drink an energy drink. As humans, we look for that one thing that brings about immediate relief. Most of the time, though, the solution is simple. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating well? Are you supplying yourself with the macronutrients your body NEEDS every single day to perform optimally? Ar...

Being motivated is easy when everything is going well. On the other hand, LOSING motivation is easy when you’re losing momentum. In order to achieve our goals, we need to create a clear objective. What is it you WANT to achieve? What is it you WANT to manifest? Understanding your “why” during moments of self doubt and moments of little motivation is what will help you regenerate your drive and des...

We all have great ideas, but some of us have trouble turning those dreams into reality. Sometimes we struggle with application, and sometimes we struggle with staying productive. On this episode, my sister Dunya and I discuss 10 ways to stay productive. From how to stay productive during your work day to keeping on track with your goals, these tips and tricks can be applied to anything that you’re...

With the hustle and bustle of our normal day to day lives, it’s easy to just go through the motions. We get into the habit of doing things we THINK we NEED to do while often neglecting the things we KNOW we WANT to do. In this episode, I discuss various ways you can improve upon every aspect of your life simply by removing any person or activity from your life that doesn’t serve a positive purpose...

As time in quarantine drags on, it becomes easier to feel stuck; it becomes easier to look at everything you DON’T have and everything you COULD be doing if only everything was back to normal. When we feel low or lost, we tend to dwell in the past or generate unnecessary anxiety worrying about what may or may not become of the future. The reality is, no matter how much you think of the past and th...

It’s easy to get accustomed to a routine so much so that it becomes mind numbing. We live most days just going through the motions and doing whatever it takes to get by. As the days in quarantine drag on, it’s easy to get lost in your mind, trapped in your thoughts, and suffocated being forced to stay home all day. To feel less stuck and helpless, I encourage you to be more mindful with everything...

As we approach week god knows what of quarantine, many of us are starting to feel suffocated, trapped, antsy, anxious, or depressed. For the first time, there are not many ways to physically escape and no where to run away. Not only are most of us trapped within the confines of our homes, but many of us are starting to feel trapped within the confines of our minds. In this episode, I’m joined by m...

When everything seems normal, we attribute our success to money, wealth, material items, and status. Our society is founded upon having more, being the best, and rising to the top in order to achieve “ultimate” happiness. But now, for the first time in a long time, life as we know it is on hold. Right now, you’re not being judged on your success, money, wealth, material items, or status. Right now...

The normalcy of our day to day lives is evolving due to this pandemic the world is facing. The unknown and uncertain future seems scary, suffocating, and indefinite. But what if this is the universe’s way of telling the whole ENTIRE world to slow down? To be still? In today’s episode, I explain how you can best utilize this time for self reflection, self discovery, and rest. Infinite time has been...

It's easy to stay positive and motivated when life seems beautiful and amazing. But, how do you stay positive when life knocks you off your feet? In this episode, I'm joined by my sister and best friend to discuss 10 easy ways to stay positive when life just seems impossible to get through. These 10 fundamental points can be utilized by anyone and everyone at ANY time regardless of age, socioecono...

In today’s episode, I am joined by my lovely friend, Nicole, and we dive right into the topic of body image insecurities and eating disorders. Too often, we forget that the body and the mind are one entity; our body is our mind and our mind is our body. We are quick to shame, criticize, and talk down upon our own bodies, and we let our mind’s run rancid with negative rhetoric. We forget that our b...

When life gets difficult or challenging, it’s so hard to stay positive or motivated; it’s hard to see the bigger picture and the lesson to be learned when you’re faced with adversity and pain. In this episode, I play around with the notion that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be. You have to trust that the series of events unfolding in your life right now, are preparing you for something...