(Part 1) Picking up the Pieces After Burnout: A Conversation with Edina Leković

09/08/23 • 39 min

In this two-part episode, I'm joined by Edina Leković, a prominent spokesperson for Muslims in the post-9/11 United States. We explore her journey from defending Muslim rights to experiencing burnout and rediscovering herself.

With over two decades of expertise in storytelling and community-building, Edina shares her personal and professional evolution. This episode is a must-listen if you've ever felt overwhelmed while dedicating yourself to others' well-being, whether you're an activist, a professional supporter, or a community helper. Edina opens up about her toughest days and the healing journey that followed.

Edina is a community scholar at UCLA, narrating LA's Muslim history, and serves as the executive director of the Robert Ellis Simon Foundation, focusing on mental wellness services for underserved LA County residents.

Tune in for a candid conversation that delves deep into Edina's remarkable life story. Find her on Instagram: @lamuslimhistory & @EdLek.

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Tune in for a candid conversation that delves deep into Edina's remarkable life story. Find her on Instagram: @lamuslimhistory & @EdLek.

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Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev

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Shazia's story begins in a small American town, where she faced unique challenges as a Muslim. It was not until later in her life that she renewed her connection with the Divine after losing her son soon after his birth and then going through a divorce. Despite the taboos around these topics in her community, Shazia is unapologetic about sharing her story to let other women know they are not alone and that they, too, can find fulfillment after tragedy.
Keep listening to more about Shazi's serendipitous encounter with a spiritual teacher that helped her find a deeper approach to Islamic spirituality, in contrast to the Islam she was raised within a traditional Indian-American Muslim household. Along the way, Shazia has explored numerous healing modalities, reexamined cultural and religious norms as a Muslim woman, and found a way to live a balanced life.
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Ever felt an unquenchable thirst for understanding the greater purpose of existence? Ever wondered how to navigate life's challenging terrains with the compass of spirituality?

In this episode, we venture into the realm of embodied spirituality with the guidance of our esteemed guest, Dr. Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi. From her fascinating journey that meandered through Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, the Emirates, and Palestine to Austria, Dr. Al-Rawi's insights are a refreshing look at the depth of Islamic spirituality from a women-centered lens.

Come listen to a conversation about the mystical realms of Islam, the importance of honoring oneself as a Divine creation, and the potency of gratitude.

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Rahma with Rose - (Part 1) Picking up the Pieces After Burnout: A Conversation with Edina Leković

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I'm Dr Rose Aslan

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and I'm a transformational life coach , breathwork teacher and scholar of religion who supports helpers , rebels , misfits , marginalized and spiritual and spiritually curious folks .

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