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Nurture Yourself with Nafisah
This show is for the immigrant Muslim mom navigating motherhood in today’s world. Each week, join your host Nafisah as I share gentle guidance, practical tools, and real stories from my journey and other Muslim moms. We talk about nurturing your mind, heart, and faith while raising kids who feel confident living Islam, even when the world pushes back. The goal is to walk with you to honor your deen, care for yourself, show up for your family and most importantly reconnect with who Allah created…
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EP 13: Building Without Burning Out: How Muslim Moms Can Pursue Goals Without Losing Themselves
How do you pursue your goals without sacrificing your faith, family, or well-being? In this heartfelt conversation, Sister Rabiah Ahmodu—accountant…
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EP 12: Allah Sees You: But Do You See Yourself?
Turning 40: Gratitude, Repentance, and Remembering That God Sees You In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on a milestone age and why it shouldn’t take a…
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EP 11: Balancing Deen and Ambition Without Tearing Yourself Apart
Can Muslim women pursue ambitious goals without sacrificing their faith, peace, or family life? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur…
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EP 10: Beyond Rituals: What It Really Means to Live Islam Every Day
What does it mean to truly live Islam—not just practice it? In this episode, I explore the difference between performing the outward acts of worship and…
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EP 9: Protecting Cultural and Islamic Identity in a Non-Muslim Environment.
Raising Muslim children in a non-Muslim environment comes with real tension—and real responsibility. In this episode, I sit with an early childhood specialist…
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EP 8: Was That Version of Me Only for Ramadan?
Ramadan came… and you showed up differently. More present. More intentional. More connected to Allah SWT. But now that it’s over… you’re wondering: Was that…
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EP 7: Your Relationship With Allah
Ramadan Mubarak !!! This episode is a heartfelt reminder for Muslim moms in the diaspora to work on building a relationship with Allah, especially in this Holy…
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EP 6: Life Is Indeed Short – A Ramadan Reminder for Muslim Moms
Life is short. Ramadan is a gift. The question is: what will we prioritize? In this episode, I speak directly to Muslim moms in the diaspora who want to enter…
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EP 5: When Faith Feels Distant
A compassionate path back to Allah for Muslim moms in the diaspora There are seasons where faith doesn’t disappear; it just feels far away. In this episode…
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How do you care for what has been entrusted?
Amanah: Caring for the Hearts Allah Entrusted to Us What does it really mean to take care of what Allah has entrusted to you? In this episode, we reflect on…
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Know your Lord, Know yourself and Know your purpose
Many of us are searching for clarity about who we are, why we feel disconnected, and what we’re meant to be doing in this season of life. But Islam teaches us…
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How Do You Stay You in a World That Changed You?
FAITH, IDENTITY, AND MOTHERHOOD IN A WORLD THAT QUIETLY PULLS YOU AWAY. Moving to a new country changes more than your location. It can quietly shift your…
Nurture Yourself with NafisahThe Nurture Yourself Podcast is back.
After a season of pause, reflection, and realignment, I have returned with more clarity, intention, and purpose. This relaunch episode is for the immigrant…
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What Does it Take to be the Best You?
In this episode of Nurturing Yourself with Nafisah Banks, I share my reflections on what it truly takes to become the best version of yourself. Join me as we…
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Life’s Quiet Blessings
In this episode of Nurturing Yourself Podcast, I invite you to pause and reflect on the quiet blessings we often overlook. Join me as I explore the…
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The Trap of Unrealistic Expectations and How to Escape It
In this episode of Nurturing Yourself with Nafisah Banks, I delve into the challenges of setting unrealistic expectations and how they impact our lives. I…
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How to Sit with Yourself to Develop Self-Awareness
In today's episode, I explore the transformative power of self-awareness and how it is a cornerstone of personal growth. Join me as I share the basics of…
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Beyond the Roles: Finding your True Identity
In this episode of Nurturing Yourself with Nafisah Banks, I delve into personal identity, particularly for moms who often find themselves defined by their…
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Are you People pleasing or Geniunely Serving ???
Are you doing things for others to be in their good books, or are you genuinely doing things to serve from the bottom of your heart? In this episode, I discuss…
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Beyond the “I don’t have the time” Myth
In this episode, I debunk the Myth “I don’t have time.” I share how it has a root cause and how it’s a mindset block that hinders working moms from fully…
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38 & Thriving : Lessons of growth and living fully (Part 2)
In this episode, I share 9 more of the lessons that have helped me to keep basking in this fleeting world. Here is the last 9: The magic is in doing, not in…
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38 & Thriving : Lessons of growth and living fully (Part 1)
In this episode, I share some of the lessons that have helped me to keep basking in this fleeting world. Here is the first 9: 1. Seek to know God and build a…
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The Solution to Maximizing your Earning Potential
Get over the feelings of being stuck, get to the root of why you feel that way, and deal with it. Use these reflection questions to get started. 🎯What are…
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How Self-Nurturing can prepare you for lifelong success.
Self-nurturing in my opinion entails taking care of one's physical, emotional, and mental well-being and engaging in activities that promote self-care…
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Too long a break
Welcome Back to the Podcast, now Nurturing Yourself with Nafisah Banks. The goal remains for you to fill your cup, step up in power & maximize…
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A Note to Self: And Maybe to You Too || EP 22
As we end the Gregorian Calendar, many of us start feeling the weight of unfulfilled expectations. It's easy to be hard on ourselves for the things we didn't…
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5 Things To Work Towards As You Navigate This Fleeting World. || EP 21
At times, we require certain reminders to navigate this fleeting world —reminders that will rouse us to be better for ourselves, our lives, our loved ones, and…
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Defining Your Identity. Is It Just About The Labels And Titles? || EP20
Just as self-discovery is an ongoing process, so is the idea of reflecting on our identities as individuals. With the recent happenings in the world, there's…
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Does life happen for you or to you? || EP19
In this episode, I delved partially into the essence of just asking for the things we want and went on to talk about the lessons I learned as life was…
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Lessons from “Battle on Buka Street” movie : Reflections to Develop Self-Awareness. || EP18
https://bit.ly/45HNeMP Join the Facebook Community When one gets old, they fight with caution. What path are you threading to purge yourself from the…
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Nurturing Yourself for Long-Term Success || EP17
https://bit.ly/45HNeMP Join the Facebook Community “Investing in yourself is the most important investment you will ever make in your life.” -Tim Ferriss In…
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Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap || EP 16
https://bit.ly/45HNeMP Join the Facebook Community. “The reason why we struggle with insecurity is that we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s…
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Being In Alignment || EP 15
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download my Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself…
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The Beauty Of Knowing Thyself And Consciously Practicing Gratitude || EP 14
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download my Free eBook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself…
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Dealing With The Fear Of Being Judged || EP 13
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download my Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself…
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Seeking External Validation: Unlocking the Power Within | EP 12
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download my Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself. https://bit.ly/45HNeMP…
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The Key To Effective Self-Improvement: Learn, Unlearn, And Relearn | EP 11
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download my Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself. There are certain…
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My Top 10 Self-Improvement Podcasts
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download the Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself. My decision to start…
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Top Mistakes People Make On The Journey Of Self-Improvement | EP 9
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download the Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself. We all make mistakes…
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Things that Hold You Back From Exploring New Ways of Thinking or Doing Things. (Self-Improvement) | EP 8
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download the Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that different kind of date with yourself. In this episode, I…
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My Struggles as a Mom and a Spouse | EP 7
https://bit.ly/3zZaJ5d Download the Free ebook Reflect and Realign, it is about time you go on that date with yourself. In this episode, I share my struggles…
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My Struggles: Owning them and Taking Responsibility | EP 6
Identifying our struggles, owning them, and working toward a solution is part of the crucial steps needed to design and live our definition of a fulfilling…
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Questions to consider when Idealizing your Definition of a Fulfilling Life. | EP 5
What exactly do you want for yourself? To start designing and living our definition of a fulfilling life, there is the need to question certain…
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On the Self-Awareness Journey: Acceptance. Acknowledgment and Gratitude | EP 4
Do you expect life to be a smooth sailing ship at all times? Every level of success has its upheaval, and to get outstanding results we need to acknowledge…
Nurture Yourself with NafisahSelf Awareness: The number one Rule for Improving Self | EP 3
In this episode, I talk about the importance of self-awareness, its benefits, and a few activities that you can start exploring to know who you are, and where…
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Understanding Self-improvement and Why You Should Pay Attention to it. | EP 2
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY. What one thing do you do on a yearly basis to improve yourself? Do you notice something about yourself that you will like to…
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10 Tips for Navigating Life Trials. | EP 1
These tips are based on my experience with battling Colon Cancer and I strongly believe they could work for any challenges you are facing at any point in your…
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INTRODUCTION
I am grateful I finally gave myself permission to do this. Welcome to The Struggling to Thriving Mom Podcast, a podcast created to empower more millennial moms…