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Dr Sam’s Musings
A random mishmash on life, love, faith, business and everything in between.
Episodes
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45-ish! Eek! 😱
In this episode, I share some valuable life lessons I reminisce upon as I approach the end of my 45th year on earth!
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These made me smile!
In this episode, I share about paying attention to, and allowing ourselves enjoy the human interactions that make us smile.
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You’re not a tree!
In this episode, I share about how you can always change your mind and move differently as you grow and evolve. You don’t have to remain stuck in one place or…
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One time is done time!
In this episode, I share about truly understanding that repeated bad decisions is a choice a person makes and that the only acceptable apology after one slip…
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Let it gooooo!
In this episode, I share about how seeking closure or comeuppance can be an impediment to real healing.
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Coexistences
In this episode I talk about how multiple and sometimes even opposite realities can coexist in our lives at the same time.
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Expert to Novice
In this episode , I share about how life can switch up in an instant and we are left trying to figure things out all over again.
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Intentions vs perceptions
In this episode, I share about how what we believe we are putting out and how it is being received are not always in tandem.
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The rude guest!
In this episode, I share about the unpredictability of appearance of grief and how we can take control of that
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Storms and anchors
In this episode I share about how I anchor when life’s storms hit and the importance of having constant anchors even before they do.
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That good good pain!
In this episode, I share about good pain that brings refinement, growth and elevation.
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Understanding not being understood !
In this episode I talk about the liberation that comes with understanding that we will never always be understood by everyone and that’s very okay!
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Under the influence
In this episode, I talk about the subliminal effect of influence from the things we see and experience and how we must be discerning and intentional about what…
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Project YOU 2026
In this episode, I share about how you can begin to unlock and improved version of yourself in 2026 and some of my planned steps of achieving this in my life.
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YOU are hurting YOU!
In this episode, I share about how often times our disappointments and hurt in people, things or situations are based on our expectations and how managing them…
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Legacy Shmegacy!
In this episode I talk about the dangers of approaching the concept of legacy in a way that does not factor in how little of an influence we actually have over…
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Stay local!
In this episode I share how to develop a local vs a global response to our trials by focusing on gratitude and really building that gratitude mindset before a…
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Different gifts for different people!
In this episode, I talk about playing up our strengths from the things that are natural gifts to us from God, whilst we work on building up parts of our lives…
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A thousand YOUs
In this episode, I talk about how there’s a different version of us in the minds of everyone we meet and all we can do is to be authentically ourselves and not…
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Every blessing has its ‘curse’
In this episode, I share about how everything we aspire for also comes with its cons and we as we prepare to enjoy its pros, we must also anticipate and…
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We will all collect!
In this episode I share about how we will all suffer collateral damage if we don’t try to enjoin good and forbid evil around us
Dr Sam’s MusingsMuch ado about healing!
In this episode I talk about beginning to understand what healing truly means!
Dr Sam’s MusingsDua audacity: My hajj story!
In this episode, I share about my audacious hajj dua and some lessons learnt from my recently concluded hajj trip!
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Present your wishlist!
In this episode, I share about shifting our prayer mindset and appreciating the wisdom of the ways God answers our prayers.
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Season of less, yet a lot more!
In this episode I share about the change of my life’s trajectory and my current season of doing less but feeling and gaining so much more.
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Na collabo!
In this episode, I talk about how anything is a mixture is several things and we should accept and lean into that!
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Choices, no not my book!
In this episode, I reiterate that we always have the power and choice over how we respond to things even if we don’t have the power over how and when they come…
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Expectations and disappointments!
In this episode I speak about the disappointments that follow unhealthy expectations amongst spouses!
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Sometimes victim, sometimes villain!
You’re not always the victim, sometimes you’re the villain in the story. Not everyone who hurt or disappointed you intended to do so, they might also be…
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For the umpteenth time, just START!
In this episode I talk about being brave enough to put one foot in front of another to do the things we want to do despite not knowing how the journey will go!
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Don’t care so much!
In this episode, I share about perceptions and why they shouldn’t mean so much to us and why we should try to show up as often as possible as our authentic…
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The unnecessary journey
In this episode I talk about the pressure we put ourselves under chasing the things we don’t need or have been blinded to the fact that we already have!
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Butterflies and diamonds
In this episode I share about growth and lessons learnt in different phases of life
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The thing about likability
In this episode, I share my thoughts about whether or not it’s that important to be liked by others and the impact that can have.
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You don’t always smell your own funk!
In this episode I share how sometimes we cannot tell when we are being wrong or missing certain perspectives or insights and how listening to others can help…
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The art of unlooking!
In this episode, I share about a concept called Al Taghaful and how it can be a valuable tool in all aspects of our lives.
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On chances and cancel culture
In this episode I share my thoughts on ‘Cancel culture’ and how many chances is one too many after people hurt us.
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‘Choose your soul’
In this episode I share about how to ensure you’re making the right decisions for your own soul regardless of what others think.
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Find your tribe!
In this episode, I share how important it is to find your tribe in every season of life!
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Thousands of You
In this episode I talk about how there are many versions of us in the minds of as many people we have met and how we have pretty much no control over that!
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You’re just human!
In this episode I talk about understanding that we cannot do everything, at least not very well, and the beauty in outsourcing!
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It’s in the little things!
In this episode I talk about paying attention to the little ways that remind us of the nearness of God to us and His mindfulness of us and how they play a…
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Best vs Best!
In this episode I talk about how we should focus more on being the best version of ourselves rather than trying to best everyone else!
Dr Sam’s MusingsExpiry date!
In this episode I talk about how some of our unique gifts come with a time line and so we must use them as soon as we can!
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Bonus episode: The power of Ayyub (Job)
In this episode I talk about a super power of Ayyub, a prophet of Allah
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The destroyer of all pleasures!
In this episode I talk about something many do not like to talk about; death!
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What’s your legacy?
In this episode I share about the importance of being intentional about the legacy of our lives and what we are doing to ensure we leave this world just that…
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Humility in seeking knowledge
In this episode, I talk about how we need to be humble as regards gaining knowledge especially from people we have some ‘superiority’ over
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Schadenfreude
In this episode I talk about deriving joy from others misfortunes; proven or presumed.
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The glory and the story
In this episode I share about not envying the glory of others without knowing the full story!
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The beauty of rock bottom.
In this episode I talk about how hitting rock bottom is many times the best thing to happen to us if we see it as a beginning and not an end!
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Choose your pain!
In this episode I talk about making the right decisions in our present to afford us the future that we desire.
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Get a grip!!
In this episode I share a little about emotional mastery in a bid to have better control of life and its twists and turns!
Dr Sam’s MusingsSeason Premiere: New Year… but what’s new??
Welcome back!!! In this episode I talk about setting realistic goals and not setting ourselves up for failure from the jump!!
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Mixed bag of emotions
In this episode I share some of my thoughts on the ongoing genocide in Gaza and dealing with the mixed bag of emotions that comes with it.
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Projections
In this episode I share how the way we view and perceive things are heavily influenced by the states of our hearts and minds.
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A little ‘pick- me -up’ for anyone who needs it!
Just spreading some positivity with this one!
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Little drops of water!
In this episode, I talk about the power of consistency in achieving goals.
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That thing called trust!
In this episode I talk about my take on trust and how it helps me deal with life and people a lot better!