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Reflections & Realisations

Alveena Salim
Psychology
Parenting
Faith
Attachment Theory
Trauma
Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
Cultural Identity
Emotional Awareness
Self-Awareness
Mental Health
Personal Development
Child Development
Daniel Kahneman
Relational Poverty
Emotional Resilience
Islam
Echoism
Let Them Theory
Self-Discrepancy Theory

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 monthlyEpisodes17Foundeda year ago
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Health & FitnessMental HealthIslamReligion & Spirituality

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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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00:00 Introduction & What Scott Has Overcome

01:11 Welcome to Reflections & Realisations

02:15 Who Was Scott Neal Growing Up?

06:35 Team Sports & the Making of a Coach

09:22 Not Knowing Who You'd Become

10:59 The First Diagnosis: Chron... more

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00:00 Beginning life and career in London

10:01 Mentorship and career opportunities

15:50 Overcoming news addiction habits

18:13 Managing pandemic-related fears

21:42 Coping with work burnout

29:52 Recognizing humanity in others mor... more

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Did you know many men struggle in silence with burnout and mental health challenges? In this deeply personal conversation, Shahbaz Khan opens up about his journey as a British Muslim, growing up between cultures, facing racism, and navigating the pre... more

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Kausar Tahir
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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!

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    United States7 months ago

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Thoughtful, compassionate exploration of tough topics.
Grounded in psychology with a spiritual lens, very relatable.
Teaches practical self-awareness without oversimplifying.
Hosts personal stories that feel genuinely earned and honest.

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From Shame to Strength: How Sharing Stories Transforms Women's Health
Q: When was that moment for you that created a shift?
Kausar talks about experiencing discomfort in her late 30s and realizing that something was off with her health.

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A faith-based psychology show exploring how past experiences shape thoughts, feelings, and relationships through a lens of self-awareness, spirituality, and compassion. Episodes thread psychology concepts like attachment, trauma, and mindset with culturally infused perspectives, personal storytelling, and practical paths to healing. A distinctive focus is the integration of faith (notably Islam) with mental health, anchored by a thoughtful host who blends academic insight with lived experience to foster honest conversations about belonging, identity, and growth. Listeners may appreciate its slow, reflective style, emphasis on emotional resilience, and the invitation to connect science and spirituality in everyday life.

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