Rahma with Rose
Dr. Rose Aslan
Welcome to "Rahma with Rose," a bold space of warmth, understanding, and pluralism in a world that often feels chaotic, polarized, and judgmental. You are not alone, and the stories I share here will reinforce this.
Join Dr. Rose Aslan, transformational life coach, scholar of religion, and breathwork teacher, as she delves into inspiring stories, practical tips, and thought-provoking and heartfelt conversations with thought leaders, healers, coaches, mental health professionals, scholars, and others.
Get inspired and learn about it, and join me in the quiet revolution of women healing around the world.
Links: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan and website: compassionflow.com
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Balancing Religion and Culture in a Secular Society: A Conversation with Shahira Qudrat
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10/11/24 • 33 min
In this episode, I sit down with Shahira Qudrat to discuss her lifelong spiritual journey and the challenge of reconciling her Afghan cultural upbringing with her American identity.
As a young Afghan-American woman, Shahira found herself caught between two cultures—balancing the traditional religious values of her family with the modern, secular expectations of American society.
Shahira also opens up about navigating difficult life experiences like an early marriage, divorce, and mental health struggles, sharing how she learned to find healing and purpose through her personal relationship with God. From her teenage years of exploring various religious traditions to the wisdom she shares with us, her journey is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This episode is filled with powerful lessons on the role of curiosity, community, and the many different paths that can guide us home.
Shahira Qudrat is a 1.5-generation Afghan-American Muslim woman and a dedicated daughter, sister, mother of five, and wife. With over 20 years of experience in private and non-profit sectors and the multicultural identity space, Shahira is a business leader specializing in strategy and planning. Her core strengths include organizational change management, high-functioning team development, business strategy planning, and project management, which she leverages to merge passion with purpose in her professional endeavors.
Find Shahira on Instagram @shahira_qudrat
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
09/08/23 • 37 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.
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
Nurturing Our Mental Health from a Spiritual Perspective: A Conversation with Maryam Qadri
Rahma with Rose
08/11/23 • 37 min
Discover how Maryam Qadri found unity and love through her multi-faceted, multi-religious spiritual journey, from her initiation into Sufism to her exploration of essential spirituality through her fluid religious identity and practice. Maryam comes from a Christian background and has explored various religious and spiritual wisdom traditions during her life journey. Her unique experiences underscore the importance of seeking the ultimate truth and following the heart's whispers.
Maryam Qadri is a sociologist by degree and a Sufi in training. She is a writer, content creator, and co-founder of Essential Spirituality. Her newest publication is The Mystical Garden: A Collection of Sufi Poetry and Prose.
Maryam unravels the power of healing modalities and their impact on her mental health journey, championing the benefits of bibliotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Discover how they can reshape distorted thoughts and negativity bias. Learn how journaling can empower us, especially when we make it a daily practice to write down things we appreciate.
We round off our discussion by addressing ways to cope with anxiety and depression. Explore the role of physical exercise, music, mirror work, faith, and bibliotherapy as vital tools. Maryam speaks to the power of self-acceptance, respect for pluralistic beliefs, and sincerity in our spiritual journey.
Find Maryam Qadri online: www.essentialspirituality.org and purchase her book, The Mystical Garden: A Collection of Sufi Poetry and Prose here: https://a.co/d/4fEgEjw
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
What We Never Learned as Kids to Live a Balanced Life
Rahma with Rose
06/15/23 • 23 min
In this episode, Rose delves into the subjects we never learned as children and why it is crucial to learn about them as adults. We explore the gaps in our education regarding topics such as emotional intelligence, understanding the significance of mental health, and our monthly cycles (for women). She reflects on her academic achievements, including getting a doctorate. She emphasizes that her more profound understanding of herself and the world has come instead from her life experiences and process of self-discovery.
Rose shares her journey of searching for external solutions and guidance, only to realize that the key to contentedness fulfillment lies within oneself and surrounding oneself with kindred souls. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Rose encourages listeners to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and embrace the power of knowing oneself.
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
09/27/24 • 52 min
In this podcast episode, I chat with Samia Bano about her spiritual journey and how she overcame childhood sexual abuse to find inner peace and become a peacebuilder in her community. Samia shares how healing came through counseling, connecting with other survivors, and cultivating spiritual practices, including finding solace in prayer.
Reflecting on her faith, Samia explains how she initially embraced a dogmatic approach to Islam but later found peace by embracing pluralism. Her move from Pakistan to the U.S. and college experience helped her develop a more inclusive and open-minded understanding of Islam. We also discuss Samia’s heart-centered approach to navigating diverse Muslim communities, from conservative to progressive spaces.
The episode wraps up with a conversation on the pursuit of happiness and spiritual enlightenment. Samia emphasizes the importance of detachment and practical steps to cultivate lasting happiness. Known for her work as a Happiness Expert, author, and podcaster, Samia uses her signature program, combining positive psychology with spiritual wisdom, to help others overcome limiting beliefs and create a joyful, impactful life. A survivor, Reiki healer, and mental health advocate, Samia is also a bridge-builder between people of different faiths and cultures.
Samia Bano is a Happiness Expert, author, speaker, podcaster, and coach. Known for her book and podcast, Make Change Fun and Easy, Samia guides clients through her signature program, combining positive psychology with spiritual wisdom to overcome limiting beliefs and create a life of impact and joy.
A survivor of child sexual abuse, Samia began her journey toward inner peace at a young age. Samia has an inter-spiritual approach and is a bridge-builder between people of different faiths and cultures. Samia is also a Certified Reiki Healer, Crisis Counselor, and advocate for mental health awareness.
Find Samia online here:
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
Exploring Inner Strength and Overcoming Adversity: A Conversation with Zaahida Mahomedy
Rahma with Rose
12/15/23 • 46 min
In this podcast episode, Zaahida Mahomedy shares her spiritual awakening and personal growth journey. Beginning her spiritual exploration at 13, influenced by her grandmother's devotion to the Qur’an, Zaahida navigated the challenges of growing up in a conservative Indian Muslim community in apartheid South Africa. Her journey took a significant turn in her mid-20s when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. This health crisis deepened her spiritual path and highlighted the connection between emotional well-being and physical health.
Zaahida emphasizes the importance of emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and setting boundaries in the healing process. She talks about redefining her identity as a Muslim woman and advocating a holistic and personal engagement with the Quran. Zaahida's story is an inspiring example of resilience and transformation, demonstrating the power of faith and inner work in overcoming life's challenges and embracing authentic living.
Visit Zaahida on Instagram: @liveinspiredza or her website: https://zaahidamahomedy.com/.
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
On Being a Professional Muslim: Rose Aslan Interviewed on "I'm a Muslim (And That's OK!)" Podcast
Rahma with Rose
12/08/23 • 48 min
In this episode, Rose candidly converses with Shehla Faiza on her podcast, I'm a Muslim (And That's OK!), sharing her experiences as a "professional Muslim" in the U.S. and why she eventually left that role. Rose discussed the challenges and pressures she faced while representing Islam in academia and interfaith activism, particularly during the Trump era. She also discusses her decision to relocate to Istanbul and shift away from academia. This time, Rose is the guest being interviewed instead of the host, and she offers a deep dive into the complexities of public representation of Islam in the United States. Rose gives props to those continuing the hard but necessary work while also realizing that her time in that field had come to an end, at least in her former roles.
Watch this episode on Youtube on Shehla’s channel here.
Visit her website: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
12/01/23 • 52 min
Listen to my chat with Dr. Rebecca Masterton as we explore her journey of finding spiritual meaning in secular British society. Rebecca talks honestly about feeling out of place in a society where deep spirituality isn't often a priority. She shares her story of how finding Islam brought her peace and a sense of fitting in.
In our conversation, Rebecca also gets real about balancing intuition with rationality and the dangers of blindly following spiritual teachers. From being a normal British teenager with a thirst for knowledge, to following a Hindu guru as a college student, later joining a Sufi order, and finally finding her path within Shi'ism, Rebecca's journey reveals her curiosity about the world and deep longing for connecting to the Divine.
Influenced by her deep understanding of Shi’i theology, she highlights why it's key to balancing our inner feelings with smart thinking – this isn't just about believing; it’s about understanding ourselves and the choices we make in our lives. Tune in for a real, down-to-earth discussion about navigating faith, questioning norms, and forging your own path.
Find out more about Dr. Rebecca Masterton at her website: https://onlineshiastudies.com.
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
Finding Peace within the Ambiguity of Life and Spirituality: A Conversation with Amanda Quraishi
Rahma with Rose
11/17/23 • 58 min
In this episode, I speak with Amanda Quraishi, aka Q, about her life journey through numerous religious and spiritual communities. We walk through the sensitive territory of leaving a cult in her youth, exploring various spiritual paths, and becoming a Muslim interfaith activist in the post-9/11 United States.
Q shares her candid struggles with mental health, the challenges of representing Islam for several decades, and how she endured and came out of intense burnout from community activism. Q discusses the complexities of navigating spirituality in a modern context, her struggles with spiritual identity, and how she now embraces sitting in peace with the ambiguity of life. We discuss ways in which Q found herself again after intense introspection and healing work and how she practices self-care and connection with others.
Amanda Quraishi, aka Q, is a writer from Austin, Texas.
Visit her website: amandaquraishi.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaTheQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaquraishi/
Fediverse: https://realsocial.life/@imtheq
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/imtheq.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@amandaquraishi
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
Challenging the Status Quo: A Fresh Perspective on Healing
Rahma with Rose
06/15/23 • 17 min
I’m Dr. Rose Aslan 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.
Welcome to "Rahma with Rose," where I create a bold space of warmth, understanding, and pluralism in a world that often feels chaotic, polarized, and judgmental. You are not alone and the stories I share here will reinforce this.
Each episode will delve into inspiring stories, practical tips, and thought-provoking and heartfelt conversations with thought leaders, healers, coaches, mental health professionals, and other individuals who are part of the quiet revolution of women healing around the world.
Listen to Rahma with Rose for: inspiring stories of personal growth and healing; interviews with women on their unique healing journey; insights into spirituality and self-awareness in real-life contexts; explorations of diverse healing modalities and their impact; critical reflections on religion and its role in spiritual growth; embracing compassion, love, and acceptance for ourselves and others
So, join me on this podcast exploration as we explore what happens when we allow compassion into our lives, one story at a time.
If you resonate with the podcast, share it with others who might find solace and inspiration on their healing path. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. Let's empower each other and pave our own paths of healing and spirituality.
Find out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
Website: https://compassionflow.com
Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new
Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
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How many episodes does Rahma with Rose have?
Rahma with Rose currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does Rahma with Rose cover?
The podcast is about Islam, Health & Fitness, Healing, Spirituality, Feminine, Compassion, Women, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, God, Prayer, Podcasts and Mindfulness.
What is the most popular episode on Rahma with Rose?
The episode title 'On Being a Professional Muslim: Rose Aslan Interviewed on "I'm a Muslim (And That's OK!)" Podcast' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rahma with Rose?
The average episode length on Rahma with Rose is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rahma with Rose released?
Episodes of Rahma with Rose are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Rahma with Rose?
The first episode of Rahma with Rose was released on Jun 15, 2023.
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