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Reflections & Realisations

Alveena Salim
Psychology
Mental Health
Parenting
Trauma
Faith
Attachment Theory
Authenticity
Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
Cultural Identity
Emotional Awareness
Self-Awareness
Mary Ainsworth
Education
Attachment Styles
Personal Development
Daniel Kahneman
Child Development
Relational Poverty
Emotional Resilience

Reflections & Realisations is a faith-based psychology podcast exploring how our past shapes who we become and how we can heal through self-awareness, spirituality, and compassion.Hosted by Alveena, a Psychology MSc student, writer, and seeker, the podcast blends mental health insights, spirituality, and personal storytelling to explore themes of identity, healing, and growth.Each episode unpacks ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes19Foundeda year ago
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Health & FitnessIslamReligion & SpiritualityMental Health

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01:52 Growing Up in the Suburbs of London

02:44 A Father Who Worked Three Jobs Seven Days a Week

03:07 From the Slums of Waterloo to Sidcup — His Father's Vision

08:29 How Training Found Him — And Changed Everything

09:23 Pumping Iron, ... more

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00:00 The Last Big Argument — and What Happened After

00:48 Why We Hate Conflict But Explode When We Do Fight

01:29 Passive Aggression and Withdrawal — The Cycle We Were In

02:41 Calling It Out — How We've Changed

03:36 A Psychological ... more

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00:00 Why Dr Rahat Left Conventional Medicine to Ask Why

03:51 Longevity, Functional and Preventive Medicine — What's the Difference?

04:28 What People Get Wrong About Longevity

05:51 Health Span vs Lifespan — Adding Life to Your Years

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00:00 – Introduction

02:24 – Authenticity vs. Approval-Seeking

07:14 – Overthinking and Mental Health

12:13 – Burnout and Journaling

20:02 – Masks, Strength, and Vulnerability

29:43 – Shame, Guilt, and Self-Forgiveness

38:14 – R... more

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Dr. Rahat
Longevity Physician
Pura Longevity Clinic at Sheikh Shahput Medical City
Episode: Why You're Getting Sicker Despite Doing Everything Right. On Longevity and Prevention
Dr. Catherine Iscoe
Motivational keynote speaker and author of The Self Respect Playbook
Speaker, Author, Career Divorce Coach
Episode: Beyond People Pleasing: Dr. Katherine Iscoe on Breaking Free from Guilt, Shame, and Overthinking
Scott Neal
Fitness coach, community builder, co-founder of the Hype Club
Hype Club
Episode: The Body That Keeps Showing Up: Scott Neal on Chronic Illness, Discipline, and Training for Life
Katie Golding
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Forbes Middle East top 10 women in marketing, run coach, mom of two
Various regional organizations including Sky News Arabia, Gulf region media brands
Episode: Lessons from the Top: Katie Golding on Leadership, Resilience, and Staying True to Yourself
Shahbaz Khan
Father of three, working professional, who shares his life story
Private sector professional; UAE-based
Episode: Breaking the Mold: Mental Health, Burnout & Identity as a British Muslim Man
Saima Raja
Entrepreneur, artist, life coach, and teacher
Independent; has built a school in Zanzibar
Episode: Why We Say "I'm Just a Teacher": Overcoming Cultural Barriers, Modesty, and the Power of Authenticity
Silicon Valley Host
Interviewer on Reflections & Realisations
Episode: Resilience, Faith, and Breaking Barriers in Silicon Valley
Kausar Tahir
A clinical pharmacist and the founder of MeNow Health
MeNow Health
Episode: From Shame to Strength: How Sharing Stories Transforms Women's Health

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Alveena Saleem
Host of Reflections & Realisations; focuses on psychology, faith, and personal growth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • A problem in every Muslim’s house

    Excellent reflection and I hope that every parent listens to this lecture. It will help them understand their children and their challenges. Thank you! Impressive!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Muslim children
    United States8 months ago

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Lessons from the Top: Katie Golding on Leadership, Resilience, and Staying True to Yourself
Q: What does it take to build a life you're proud of and keep choosing it every day?
She describes running as her clarity and discipline, a non-negotiable that anchors balance across career and family. She highlights intentional choices—reducing social media vanity, cutting nonessential commitments, and prioritizing faith, fitness, and family—to sustain long-term purpose and impact.
Lessons from the Top: Katie Golding on Leadership, Resilience, and Staying True to Yourself
Q: What does it actually take to lead as a woman in this region?
Katie explains that opportunity being present matters, but true leadership requires confidence to walk through doors, staying true to one's values, managing self-talk, and maintaining honesty even when it's uncomfortable. She notes the importance of not letting fear or doubts derail progress and emphasizes the value of mentorship and facilitating opportunities for others.
Resilience, Faith, and Breaking Barriers in Silicon Valley
Q: Did you feel that you fit in when you went to Silicon Valley?
She acknowledges standing out as a visibly Muslim, Pakistani-Canadian woman in her 40s, which she leverages as a unique perspective, while also noting some inclusivity challenges like networking events with alcohol, but she focuses on finding places and people aligned with her values.
Resilience, Faith, and Breaking Barriers in Silicon Valley
Q: So Kausar, tell me about Silicon Valley. How did you get there?
She explains the ongoing effort to apply to accelerators, the intense Dubai boot camp experience, the Dragon's Den style pitch, and how being selected to go to Silicon Valley transformed her project into a scalable MVP with multilingual capabilities.
Lessons Beyond Borders: Community, Resilience, and Womanhood in Zanzibar
Q: Why Zanzibar? Why not Pakistan?
The choice was driven by a deliberate search for the place with the lowest literacy rates where her skills could make a direct impact, and Zanzibar offered a setting where community-led approaches could thrive without the constraints she felt in other systems.

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A faith-aligned psychology show that bridges science and spirituality to explore how past experiences shape identity, relationships, and healing. Across episodes, listeners hear conversations about attachment, trauma, mental health, and resilience, often framed through Islam and broader spiritual perspectives. Notable strengths include candid personal storytelling, actionable mental-health strategies, and a thoughtful integration of psychology with faith-based meaning-making. The format tends to feature practitioners, educators, and entrepreneurs who share practical insights for growth, empowerment, and compassionate living, making it appealing to listeners seeking both intellectual depth and spiritual grounding.

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1. Dr. Rahat
2. Dr. Catherine Iscoe
3. Scott Neal
4. Katie Golding
5. Shahbaz Khan
6. Saima Raja
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8. Kausar Tahir

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