Finding the Silver Lining Within Our Hardships and Embodying Gratitude with Lina Bettayeb

12/18/19 • 65 min

In Episode 39, Lina Bettayeb joins us as she dives into the family trip that had completely changed her life.

At the age of 16, Lina and her family embark on a journey to Umrah. Her memory jumps from a joyous van full of her loved ones on their way to complete their pilgrimage to waking up in the hospital connected to several life-saving machines.

Although, she still can't piece together the memories of what happened that day, Lina tells us that her dad was the one to fill her in: A reckless driver crashed into their vehicle leaving Lina and her mother both paralyzed.

Lina spent one year in the hospital and was told by multiple health professionals that she would never be able to walk again.

But she didn't let that stop her from trying. She spent her time in the hospital with her nose nuzzled in books, conducting her own research and working on a rehabilitation plan that was best suited for her.

Through this experience that had shook the core of her livelihood, Lina explains how she trained her brain to see the silver lining within this hardship and how she truly connected to her faith for the first time and strengthened her relationship with God.

Lina's message to the world is to truly believe in the power of our mind. She explains to us how our positive thinking and overall attitude towards life's situations has a real impact on the way our body heals.

As you listen to Lina share her story and her message, we hope that you can take away a new definition of gratitude.

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In Episode 39, Lina Bettayeb joins us as she dives into the family trip that had completely changed her life.

Lina spent one year in the hospital and was told by multiple health professionals that she would never be able to walk again.

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Creating a Sisterhood and Finding Your Purpose on Social Media with Erim Kaur

In Episode 38, we are joined by our special guest Erim Kaur, the big sister you never knew you needed.

Erim opens up about losing her mom at the age of 8, growing up without any sisters and being raised by her father and grandparents.

Using her life experiences and her past childhood, Erim is now stepping into the role of big sister, helping those who grew up without a mother or sister, navigate life. She hosts Sister Sundays, which focus each week on different topics like relationships, dealing with conflict and self love.

When it came to finding her purpose on social media, Erim says she didn't set out to become this big sister, but instead it grew out of necessity and her supporters giving her this inspiring role. Erim's supporters began looking up to her and her practices before she even realized her purpose.

We also talk about Erim's faith and how she's choosing to honor her Sikh beliefs. Coming from a community that remains misrepresented, Erim is working to bring the Sikh people into the spotlight and highlighting all of their accomplishments.

Erim also shares with us her new and exciting project! If you've got damaged hair, listen up! Erim gives us the inside scoop into her new business venture, By Erim. As a child, her grandmother used to apply oil treatments to Erim's hair to help her achieve the long, healthy locks her mother had before her passing. And now, Erim is sharing that secret potion with the world. We can't wait to get our hands on a bottle!

We hope this episode provides young women out there who grew up without any female figures to find solace in the content that Erim shares. She has expressed how this social media community is a two way street and the bonds that have been created are irreplaceable!
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Kissing 2019 Goodbye and Finally Taking Our Own Advice

In Episode 40, we’re kissing 2019 goodbye. Ma3a salama!
We sit down to answer all of your questions. Some are intense and raw, like “What stands between you and becoming a happier person?”
Others are a bit more silly, like “What’s the stupidest thing you’ve been dared to do?” You guys are not going to believe Dounya’s answer!

We discuss stress, dealing with conflicts, mistakes we’ve made in the past and all things in between. We laugh, we (almost) cry and we let it all out.
In this episode, you’ll also come to find out just how hypocritical we are. Yup, we don’t practice what we preach. We’re calling ourselves out and putting it all on blast. This also ties into our announcement at the end of the episode.

You’ll just have to listen to find out.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making 2019 a year for the books. We could not have made it to this point of our podcasting journey if it wasn’t for you and your support. You have made the handwork, sleepless nights, stress-induced acne and dark under-eye circles worth it all!

But on a serious note, thank you for making our small circle much bigger than we could have ever imagined it to become! This sisterhood is here to stay!
We have so many incredible things planned for 2020, so make sure you stay tuned for Season Two!
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