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Voice of IslamBreakfast Show Podcast 07-04-2025: World Health Day & Habits for Lasting HappinessTopic I: World Health Day
Topic II: Habits for Lasting Happiness
Introduction and NEWS
Presenter(s):
Daniyal Zia & Bilal Ahmed
Guest(s):
• Dr Margaret Harris
• Farah Baig
• Imam Usman Manan Sahib
• Imam Abdul Azeem Ahmed
Producer(s): Tehmina Cheema and Aqsa Rana
Researcher(s): Areeba, Tashifa Asif, Hassam Waleed Khan, Faiza Mamsoor, Faryal Munir and Saleha Sadiqqa
Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema2025-04-071h 48
WarriorGMR HQEnding "Suisilence" with Anne Dunsmore - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 50Anne Dunsmore dedicates her efforts to breaking the silence around suicide by using music and community-driven events to make open discussion about mental health both inviting and accessible. She believes that “one minute of caring can give someone else one more minute of life."2025-03-1534 min
WarriorGMR HQService Before Self ft. Col. Sam Whitehurst - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 49Colonel Sam Whitehurst is a U.S. Army veteran with nearly three decades of service as an infantry officer After retiring about six years ago, he joined Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, where he now serves as a Vice President 2025-03-1546 min
WarriorGMR HQOvercoming Trauma and Building Resilience ft. Dorothy Odell - WarriorGMR HQ - Ep. 48Dorothy Odell, founder of Unstoppable Overcomers, shares her personal story of resilience and her work helping veterans, first responders, and individuals overcome trauma.Her mission is rooted in experiences of personal and family struggles, including growing up with chronically ill parents, battling low self-esteem due to bullying, and navigating abusive relationships.2025-03-1545 min
WarriorGMR HQDefying Limits and Elevating Mental Health Awareness ft. Dean Stott - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 47Warrior GMR HQ Podcast is honored to have Dean Stott, world-record holder and one of the world's most lethal humans.Dean Stott is a former UK Tier One Special Forces operative (Special Boat Service) who transitioned into becoming a global security expert after a parachute accident ended his 16-year military career. He conducted high-stakes evacuations, including the Canadian Embassy in Libya and missions in Afghanistan and Israel. He broke two cycling world records, raising $1.4 million for mental health charities and co-hosts initiatives with his wife, focusing on philanthropy and community building.2025-03-1554 min
WarriorGMR HQAn interview with an incredibly smart gamer ft. WTF Media - WarriorGMR HQ Podcast Ep. 46One thing that struck us with this episode's guest is crushing the gamer stereotype of being unaware or clueless. Tune in for this episode that will make you think twice.2025-03-1554 min
WarriorGMR HQCreative Mastery and Finding Joy ft. Substantial - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 45Gamer dads will absolutely love this episode. Mom gamers of course will do!Substantial, an MC, producer, visual artist, and consultant, has contributed to music in Arknights and PUBG Mobile. He also runs Substantial Art and Music, helping visual artists, musicians, and small businesses.Substantial shares how his father's passing at age 10 inspired him to channel emotions into art and music. His purpose was solidified at Pratt Institute, where he committed to inspiring others through creativity.2025-03-151h 06
WarriorGMR HQWarriorGMR is a now a Movement ft. CEO and Founder Josh Otero - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.44This episode features Josh Otero, founder and chairman of the Warrior Gamer Foundation, reflecting on the organization's growth, initiatives, and vision for supporting veterans through gaming, mental health advocacy, and innovative technologies.2025-03-1524 min
WarriorGMR HQUltimate Pain & Sacrifice Can Lead to Ultimate Fulfillment ft. Kate McKay - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.43Kate says, "Trauma is in my DNA." But we'd say, so is strength. Tune in for one of our favorite episodes. We love this one because Kate is a major testimonial to resilience, strength, and stamina. With an incredible amount of focus and determination she overcame the darkest days and endured the most dreaded trauma imaginable. Turning it around, she has competed at top levels and is a shining beacon to others.2025-03-1544 min
WarriorGMR HQA Work in Progress By the Nation's Most Elite Warrior ft. Chris Webber - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.42In this amazing interview, Chris Webber discusses his loneliness following separation from the military, his acknowledgement that he’s still a major work in progress. Relatable, refreshing and insightful is the theme for this week’s interview. Despite Chris’ incredibly demanding job as a Naval Special Warfare, SEAL, Combatant Craft Crewman. Quite easily referred to as the most intense, demanding, and specially driven duties within the US Military.2025-03-1555 min
WarriorGMR HQGamer, Author, Marine, Actor ft. Rod Van Blake - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.41A young man is told, "get a real job" by his mother. So a few days later he's off to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) for what will be a 20 year decorated career in the US Marines. He falls in love with fantasy and fiction, by reading hundreds of books including the entire Star Wars series. Hiding in his work restroom to cure his voracious reading need, he finds inspiration to write his own books. He soon finds it's more difficult than he suspected, but as a Marine, he put all his energy into it... Come with...2025-03-1559 min
The TakeAnother Take: The story of Hind RajabEvery Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on Feb. 16, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Six-year-old Hind Rajab spent three hours on the phone with Palestinian emergency services, crying for help, stranded in a car under Israeli fire in Gaza. Her relatives were killed while trying to escape. 12 days later, she was found dead. What happened after Hind’s phone line went dark? In this episode: Nebal Farsakh (@FarsakhNebal), Director of Media at the Palestine Red Crescent Society Ra...2024-12-2824 min
WarriorGMR HQRevisiting Sam Peterson from Patriot Powerup (Original Ep. 29) - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.4040 Episodes down and we've scored Sam Peterson, the first repeat guest on the podcast! He started off by providing a comprehensive overview of the Patriot Power Up treatment program, highlighting its unique approach to addressing mental health issues such as PTSD, TBI, depression, and anxiety.2024-08-0339 min
WarriorGMR HQMindset Transformation ft. Crystal "Ms. Mindset" Privett - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.39We interview Crystal Privett, founder of Mindset Service and 7-time author and New York Times best seller! Crystal is a renowned energy psychologist, mental health specialist and personal transformation coach that adores helping others raise their level of consciousness with the magnificent mind.2024-08-031h 03
WarriorGMR HQThe Struggle of Millenial Veterans ft. Jenna Carlton - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.38A proud and motivated female navy veteran having served one tour of four years, Jenna Carlton discovers she doesn't quite fit in. She then discovers she isn't alone...2024-08-0350 min
WarriorGMR HQThe Benefits of Gaming for Veterans and Civilians ft. Lorenzo Paluzzi - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.37Lorenzo is an IT professional that is dedicated to helping the US Military and Government be the best that they can be. He works within one of the largest DoD Veteran focused non-profits called AFCEA, where he is President of the DC chapter.2024-08-031h 01
WarriorGMR HQYouth Empowerment and Protection ft. Tomia Chu -WarriorGMR HQ Ep.36Tomia Chu is a social worker who's passionate about community development, human rights, child protection, youth empowerment, humanitarian response and peace building.2024-08-031h 02
WarriorGMR HQHealthyGamer meets WarriorGMR ft. Kruti Kanojia, cofounder of HealthyGamerGG - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.35Kruti Kanojia, the CEO of Healthy Gamer, discussed the organization's mission to enhance the mental health of the gaming community through various initiatives, including content creation, coaching, and a foundation for research and advocacy.2024-08-0359 min
WarriorGMR HQStress Management ft. Trisha "The Stressalist" Houghton - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.34Trisha addresses Nervous System Dysregulation (NSD) caused by a "stuck" fight/flight stress response from repeated high-performance, high-stress situations. Trisha has been a private coach, trainer, educator, and consultant for over 6 years and currently discretely works with Special Forces, Navy SEALs, active duty, transitioning service members and those battling the corporate world.2024-08-0354 min
WarriorGMR HQApplying Psychology through UX Design in Gaming ft. Roshelle from Blizzard - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.33Roshelle, a UX researcher at Blizzard and an Air Force veteran, shares her unconventional career path, and discusses the value of inclusion, communication, and teamwork.2024-08-0346 min
WarriorGMR HQeSports and Gaming: Balancing Fun and Health ft. Josh Hafkin from Game Gym - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.32Since 2018, Game Gym has offered a healthy and holistic approach to video games with structured sessions and certified coaches designed to help kids game better and smarter! Join us with founder and CEO Josh Hafkin to learn more.2024-08-031h 02
WarriorGMR HQBuilding Healthy eSports Teams ft. Kristin Anderson from FitGMR - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.31With her deep understanding of gamers' needs and a background in enhancing eSports performance through sleep, nutrition, and mental conditioning, Kristin and her husband, Mike Anderson, are revolutionizing how competitive eSports athletes achieve peak performance.2024-08-031h 11
WarriorGMR HQ2D Anime Fighter "Spirit's Edge" ft. Redd Tingle - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.30Award-winning filmmaker and anime enthusiast Redd Tingle is bringing his long-held vision to life with Spirit’s Edge, a high-speed, 2D anime fighting game set to make a significant impact on the fighting game community.2024-08-0349 min
WarriorGMR HQInnovating Veteran Mental Healthcare ft. Sam Peterson from Patriot PowerUp - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.29In this episode, Sam shares a powerful story that compelled him to serve his fellow soldiers in his current capacity. As a previous bomb technician in EOD, he got to see his share of post-traumatic stress. As the career field with the #1 rate of suicide, he too was about to pull the trigger when his phone rang...2024-08-0354 min
WarriorGMR HQSuicidality, Resilience, and Purpose ft. Kairi Jaye - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.28Kairi J. Sariah, an Air Force Intelligence and Special Operations Veteran, discovered the therapeutic power of gaming after navigating through her darkest hour with a loaded gun. Embracing her true self in the gaming community, she has since emerged as a passionate advocate for mental health and combatting veteran suicide.2024-08-031h 00
WarriorGMR HQEmotional Intelligence ft. Jamil "Alyx Vance" Higley - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.27Jamil Higley is an emotional intelligence coach modeled for Valve’s character, Alex. She works for Rice University as a leadership development coach.2024-08-0356 min
WarriorGMR HQRealistic Military FPS ft. With Them: Frontlines - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.26A cutting edge FPS with actual replicas of military members inside it! The technology of this video game can also be harnessed to address PTSD symptoms. Learn more in this episode.2024-08-0359 min
WarriorGMR HQPassion and Purpose ft. Nick "The Machine" Lavery - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.25"The Machine" Nick Lavery, one of the most sought after military personalities in the world, joins us to drop knowledge. Be prepared, it is a POWERFUL interview.2024-08-0358 min
WarriorGMR HQCreating a Desired Success Pathway ft. Carmen Drummond - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.24As the National Minority Veteran Program Manager, Carmen leads a team of over 400 Minority Veteran Program Coordinators to enhance outreach and support for minority veterans. Today she talks about creating a career you never want to retire from.2024-08-031h 09
WarriorGMR HQThe Healing Power of Humor - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.23A (more serious) extension of our last episode :)2024-08-031h 09
WarriorGMR HQClick This to Hear TERRIBLE Gamer Jokes - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.22Our apologies...2024-08-031h 25
WarriorGMR HQThe Power of Gaming ft. WarriorGMR Stream Team - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.21Our official stream team consists of incredible individuals who share their personal stories and discuss how gaming has empowered them.2024-08-031h 26
WarriorGMR HQA Smorgasbord of Topics - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.20Did you know VR is used to help hoarders throw away their things? This and many other random topics on episode #202024-08-0341 min
WarriorGMR HQMilitary eSports ft. Regiment Gaming - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.19Regiment Gaming is the biggest military gaming community on the planet and they are serious! In this non-stop stomach aching humorous episode we examine eSports in the Olympics, people watching, gaming topics, and the hilarity of military service.2024-08-011h 31
WarriorGMR HQResilience vs. Victim Mentality ft. former Jocko Guest Derek Herrera - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.18We interview Derek Herrera, world famous speaker and probably the most humble and gracious person you'll ever meet. Our main question: Do you think being exposed to diverse experiences increases resilience?2024-08-011h 04
WarriorGMR HQHigh School vs. Collegiate vs. Professional eSports - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.17In traditional sports there are lots of pipelines to fulfill the demands of professional athletics and to create a return on investment. Does such a pipeline exist for eSports?2024-08-011h 08
WarriorGMR HQeSports Pipelines for Underprivileged Youth ft. Dr. Tarrin Morgan - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.16Dr. Tarrin Morgan is building a pipeline for underprivileged kids to get into gaming, game development, eSports, marketing, and all the associated careers around them. 2024-08-0141 min
WarriorGMR HQNeuroscience, Meditation, and Flow States ft. Jim Poole, CEO of NuCalm - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 15Revolutionary Brain Science debuting from NuCalm. Activate your brain's secret buttons to turn off stress. 2024-08-011h 07
WarriorGMR HQOvercoming Loss, Determination, Purpose, and Vision ft. Dr. Dreher - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.14A powerful episode on overcoming total loss, catastrophe, pushing on, finding oneself, finding purpose, maintaining a vision for the future, and slowly, steadily, patiently moving into becoming the person of your dreams.2024-08-0159 min
WarriorGMR HQHow to Enter the Gaming Market ft. Drew Schwarz D.C. - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.13Dr. Drew is an expert in musculoskeletal disease, ergonomics, hydration, nutrition, a huge gamer. We talk about the requirement for authenticity to thrive in the gaming business.2024-08-0152 min
WarriorGMR HQMotivation, Preparedness, and Optimism ft. 1SG Joshua Johnson Colorado ANG - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 12Today we're focusing on mental health and wellness particularly for the veteran and university students.2024-08-0131 min
WarriorGMR HQFamily Gaming, Confidence, and Visualization ft. Dr. Jannell MacAulay - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.11Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a U.S. Air Force veteran and combat pilot, has over two decades of experience managing human performance under high-stress situations. With a Ph.D. in strategic health and human performance, she pioneered the use of mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy in the US military.2024-07-301h 05
WarriorGMR HQeSports Career Pipeline ft. Danny Martin - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.10With eSports becoming a more viable career opportunity, what pathways are available for people to enter this space?2024-07-3051 min
WarriorGMR HQFlow, Happiness, Joy and Meaning - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 9A more in-depth flow state conversation. We really love this topic, and hope you do too!2024-07-3035 min
WarriorGMR HQPerformance Under Pressure - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.8P.S. Thank you to everyone supporting our mission and podcast!2024-07-3059 min
WarriorGMR HQJim Kwik, It Takes Two, and Disadvantaged Gaming - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.7Discussing gaming as a personal solitary event versus group/family/friends fun. We also discuss how to “train” for gaming as compared to traditional sports.2024-07-3049 min
WarriorGMR HQMindset, Visualization, and how to Break Barriers - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.6How can we conquer and find ourselves in order to compete globally with the best?2024-07-3054 min
WarriorGMR HQLevelEx w/ CEO Sam Glassenberg - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.5Video games are being used to train doctors. Learn more in this episode!2024-07-3056 min
WarriorGMR HQRestraint, Trauma, Therapy ft. Verizon's Military Lead Jason Hill - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.4Why do the biggest, toughest acting people have the least self-control? Why is being open about the trauma and “dark” times in our life a sign of strength?2024-07-2941 min
WarriorGMR HQVeterans Day 2023 ShenandoahU Champions and Flow States - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.3Today we talk about our Veteran's Day event at ShenandoahU, and what it means to be in a flow state.2024-07-2534 min
WarriorGMR HQPsychology and Gaming ft. John Drozd Ph.D. - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.2How can we achieve flow states (being in the zone) while gaming? Join us in a discussion with Dr. John Drozd, an OG Gamer who has actively contributed to the birth of the modern eSports scene!2024-07-2551 min
WarriorGMR HQPilot - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.1Does gaming help me change personalities, identities? Can I game too much? Does gaming help me in real life?2024-07-2348 min
The Ezra Klein ShowThe Disastrous Relationship Between Israel, Palestinians and the U.N.The international legal system was created to prevent the atrocities of World War II from happening again. The United Nations partitioned historic Palestine to create the states of Israel and Palestine, but also left Palestinians with decades of false promises. The war in Gaza — and countless other conflicts, including those in Syria, Yemen and Ethiopia — shows how little power the U.N. and international law have to protect civilians in wartime. So what is international law actually for?Aslı Ü. Bâli is a professor at Yale Law School who specializes in international and comparative law. “The fact that peop...2024-05-1757 min
Spoonful of SugarRapid Review - PsychiatryMS3 Bilal Rana goes over the highest yield topics for psychiatry for USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1. Best of luck to everyone studying!2024-04-291h 17
Spoonful of SugarBarbiturates and BenzodiazepinesIn this episode, MS3 Bilal Rana will go over the most pertinent information regarding barbiturates and benzodiazepines, a topic that can be more confusing than it needs to be!2024-04-2229 min
Spoonful of SugarCSF Analysis Part 2 - Meningitis and Guillan-Barré SyndromeWelcome to part 2! In this episode, Bilal Rana will go over easy ways to remember how to differentiate meningitis using CSF findings as well as touch upon high yield points about GBS.2024-04-1524 min
Spoonful of SugarCSF Analysis Part 1 - HydrocephalusYou'll definitely run into questions about CSF. In this episode, Bilal Rana will go over some must know points about communicating and noncommunicating hydrocephalus, as well as hydrocephalus ex vacuo.2024-04-0817 min
Spoonful of SugarSchizophreniaArguably one of the most complicated topics concerning the psychiatry questions seen on USMLE/COMLEX. In this episode, Bilal Rana will work through the differentials related to schizophrenia to clarify the pitfalls students find themselves in.2024-03-1831 min
Spoonful of SugarDefense MechanismsThere are a long list of mature and immature mechanisms. Our very own Bilal Rana will go over all of them!2024-03-1123 min
Spoonful of SugarPsychotherapyThere are quite a number of psychotherapy modalities discussed on USMLE/COMLEX. In this episode, Bilal Rana will be talking about the most high yield ones.2024-03-0407 min
The TakeThe story of Hind RajabSix-year-old Hind Rajab spent three hours on the phone with Palestinian emergency services, crying for help, stranded in a car under Israeli fire in Gaza. Her relatives were killed while trying to escape. 12 days later, she was found dead. What happened after Hind’s phone line went dark? In this episode: Nebal Farsakh (@FarsakhNebal), Director of Media at the Palestine Red Crescent Society Rana Faqih, Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator Hisham Mhanna (@MhannaHesham), ICRC Spokesperson in Gaza Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana and Sarí el-Khalili with our host...2024-02-1923 min
Spoonful of SugarPersonality DisordersWhat are personality disorders? Do you remember the different clusters of personality disorders? (Hint: A, B, C). If you need a refresher, MS3 Bilal Rana is here to help you review and understand how to approach this topic! As always, we use lots of questions to keep you engaged.2023-11-2837 minSpoonful of SugarPharmacology of Mood Disorders Part 2Part 2 of 2 in our 2-part series on the pharmacology of mood disorders. In this second part, MS3 Bilal Rana covers mood stabilizers and antipsychotics. Tune in for a packed and powerful review!2023-11-151h 06Spoonful of SugarPharmacology of Mood Disorders Part 1A few weeks ago, MS3 Bilal Rana hosted an episode on Mood Disorders. This is a two-part follow-up to that episode, with a packed and powerful review of the pharmacology of mood disorders – what are the drugs we use to treat mood disorders, and how do they work? In part 1, we cover SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, atypical antidepressants, MAU inhibitors. Let’s go!2023-11-151h 04Spoonful of SugarMood DisordersDid you know approximately 21% of US adults experience a mood disorder at some point in their lives? This is an extremely important, not to mention commonly tested, topic that all medical students should be familiar with. In this episode, our newest team member MS3 Bilal Rana will review Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Grief, and Postpartum Blues vs. Depression vs. Psychosis. Stay tuned for a future episode on the pharmacology related to these disorders!2023-10-1140 min
Manteau d'ArlequinAutopsie mondiale / Hartaqāt (Hérésies)- Autopsie mondiale d’Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam, mise en scène Clément Poirée, théâtre de la Tempête, jusqu’au 22 octobre du mardi au samedi 20 h, dimanche 16 h, 01 43 28 36 36
- Hartaqāt (Hérésies), trois textes de Rana Issa, Souhaib Ayoub et Bilal Khbeiz, musique Raed Yassin, conception et mise en scène Lina Majdalanieet Rabih Mroué, chorégraphie ("L’Imperceptible Suintement de la vie ») de Ty Boomershine, théâtre du Rond-Point du 19 au 30 septembre, mardi au vendredi 20h30, samedi 19h30, relâche les 24 et 25 septembre, 01 44 95 98 21 Dans le cadre du Festival d’automne. Spectacle en arabe et français, surti...2023-09-2214 min
Fiday Focus |Gul Bukhari, Annie Zaman, Gulalai Ismail:Three Pakistani Women Talking Politics|Disappearance of Sarmad Sultan, UN Letter to Pakistan over Concerning Press Freedom, and IHC orders Govt to Appoint Chairperson of NHCRH and NSCWSarmad Sultan is a historian and a social media activist, he has been missing for the past 24 hours, and his Twitter Account has been deactivated. His family says that he has gone out of town, however, the speculations are that he has been picked up by security/intelligence agencies.
UN has sent a letter to Pakistan about the concerning press freedom situation in Pakistan and the persecution of journalists including Gul Bukhari, Asad Ali Toor, Absar Alam, Bilal Farooqi, Ajeeb Ali Lakho, Rana Arshad Sulehri, Mian Dawood, Amir Mir, Fakhur Durrani, and Ahmed Noorani.
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IliktronikIliktronik Vol 02: Electronic South AsiaWelcome back! Today we're venturing to South Asia, focusing mainly on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Don't worry, there's far more to explore in future shows. Much like the last show, we'll be exploring a variety of genres from house to progressive trance to even a bit of indie synthpop.
I'm going to try to keep putting these out every week and a half to two weeks, depending on...well my overall level of motivation and ability. Thoughts, insights, recommendations or requests welcome!
Love,
Libby
1 Hello - BLOT!
2 The Fall - Albab...2020-02-261h 21