In Balance

In this episode, I sit down with Amirah Zaky , sexual intimacy educator and vaginismus expert, for an honest and compassionate conversation about fear, intimacy, and navigating first-time sexual experiences as Muslim women. We discuss the emotional and psychological barriers that can make intimacy feel overwhelming, how shame and cultural expectations impact our relationship with our bodies, and t...

In this episode, I am joined by Humeyra, the co-founder of Ruh, a platform dedicated to Muslim therapy and mental health, and a therapist specialized in family and marriage counseling. Together, we explore what’s really behind the rising struggles in Muslim marriages, from unmet expectations and communication breakdowns to cultural pressures, mental health and faith perspective on this topic. Hume...

In this episode, I’m joined by Bayan Fares , founder of the Badan Collective, to talk about navigating identity, balancing cultural and societal expectations, and the role of faith in maintaining mental health—especially during difficult times for Palestine. Bayan also shares how reconnecting with her heritage through tatreez has empowered her and inspired others in the diaspora. Please leave a re...

Sharing with you all a few reflections I've been having on our fitrah as women, whether or not we're made to be working and how work can only be positive for us if we keep one specific thing in mind! Please leave a review as it helps the podcast to be discovered by likeminded sisters who are navigating life as Muslimas! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for tuning in this season, I hop...

This one is for the sisters who struggle with what is probably one of the biggest blessings Allah has decreed for women. In this episode, Subhi shares with us her journey with hijab: how she started wearing, how she drifted apart from it before deciding to take if off, only to re-embrace it again a few years later Alhamdulillah. A beautiful message of hope, proving that faith is a journey and a si...

This Ramadan, I'm partnering with MyTenNights to encourage you to automate your donations. Learn more here: ⁠https://mytennights.com/partner/assia-boukrouh⁠ Allah said in the Quran " If you are grateful, I would certainly give you more. ” (14:7) We often fail at noticing the simplest blessings in our life, but for some reason, it required personal development gurus for people to realize t...

Alhamdulillah, we're back for a second season of In Balance! In this first episode, I give you a little update on what's happened since the last episode aired a year ago and my reflections on what being a righteous person actually means. Please leave a review as it helps the podcast to be discovered by likeminded sisters who are navigating life as Muslimas! Thank you so much from the bottom of my...

How does it feel to be 30 and not married? 40 with no kids? What about starting new projects or a new fitness journey at this age? Does age truly mean anything? In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Sumayyah for the big sister talk you didn't know you needed. In a society that always makes women feel like their prime is at a certain age and that their worth decrease with time, we t...

Why is there so much taboo around our period? Why are we not embracing the beauty of something Allah chose for us?  In today’s episode, I’m having a great conversation with Hind Al Khatrash, founder of sustainable period care LEAP on how she started this wonderful brand in Kuwait, broke stigmas and learnt to make period something to cherish and be proud of.  I hope you find this conversation as up...

In this episode, I am joined by Noor Al Mandhari, a remarkable social entrepreneur and athlete from Oman who shatters stereotypes and defied expectations by climbing Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp.  Through her extraordinary journey, she shares the profound physical, mental, and spiritual lessons she gained. Discover how Noor's resilience, faith, and determination are not only reshaping per...

Trigger Warning : This episode delves into mental health issues such as depression. Whether you've never been married, are currently married or went through divorce yourself, this episode is going to show you the power of resilience and teach you more than you can imagine about marriage and yourself. In this episode, I am joined by the beautiful Soumaya Ettouji, founder of The Healed Sisters....

This episode is going to blow your mind and soften your heart, no matter how old you are. Today, I'm joined by the wonderful Husna Jolay, an 18-year-old Islamic lifestyle content creator with over 300k subscribers on YouTube and 250k on Instagram. In this heartfelt conversation, Husna candidly shares with me her journey of discovering the true meaning of Islam and deepening her connection with...

There shouldn't be taboos in Islam, especially when it comes to the way Allah created us and taking care of our health, yet sexual education is something that has always been ignored or put to shame in our community. Today, I am joined by Sameera Qureshi who I discovered a while back through her amazing Instagram page called Sexual Health for Muslims. I was so pleasantly surprised to discover...

Trigger warning: this episode deals with topics such as depression, ongoing violence, graphic content and trauma. In this episode, I'm honoured to have a very insightful and deep chat with Halima and Amira, two Palestinian American licensed clinical professional counsellor who founded Amaly. Amaly's goal is to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health in our communities by providing s...

Salam loves ☁️ Get yourself ready for some laughs with this heartfelt conversation with the beautiful Alizar, founder of Ruuq - the first hijab bodysuit brand! In this episode, Alizar shares her journey as an Arab woman who hasn't been Muslim her whole life, what made her take that decision, the struggles she faced along the way, especially with her family and the Ummah online and her advice o...

Let's be honest: as much as social media aims to connect people to each other and inspire, it can also be a very toxic space that makes us feel like we're behind and negatively impacts not only our mental health but also our imaan. In this episode, I am joined by the beautiful Ghena from Deen and Chai, a fellow Islamic Lifestyle content creator who really inspires me and has so much wisdom...

Your body is an amanah from Allah, make sure to take care of it ✨ In this episode which is all about finding wellness through food, I am joined by the lovely Ashiya who is a nutritional therapist and founder of Tayyib Wellness. I discovered her account on Instagram 3 years ago and thought it was a wonderful resource for Muslimas looking to learn about health and wellness.  You’ll first hear Ashiy...

Salam everyone, I hope you're well insha'Allah! Thank you all so much for your support on the first episode, it means more than you can imagine. If you enjoy the podcast, please make sure to leave a 5 star review! In today’s episode, I am joined by the lovely Lamyaa, the founder of Minara. And if you don’t know what Minara is, it is a new Muslim tech start up completely dedicated to mindfu...

After receiving so many requests for turning my written thoughts into a podcast, I finally did it. However, it didn't feel right for me to launch this new project without a short introduction (I'm saying short because the other episodes are way longer!) In this first episode, I get personal, tell you about the event that led me to create The Mizaan and share what you can expect from In Bal...