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Mommying While MuslimSERIES: Muslim Moms on Death & Dying: Muslim Chaplains at the DeathbedOur favorite Muslim chaplain, Kristen Jawad, is the essence of compassion and understanding in serving the spiritual needs of Muslims nearing the end of their earthly journey. Knowing that she is providing comfort, solace, and support for individuals and families during these challenging times makes us so hopeful for our community getting its needs met by strong warriors willing to do this hard work. 🤝Kristen recognizes the unique challenges and specific religious requirements that Muslims face at the end of life, helping Muslims find peace and fulfillment as they navigate this sac...2023-07-0739 min
Love Is Us: Exploring Relationships and How We Connect#1: Division of Labor with Kristen Jawad Does it seem like one person does all the work around your home? This can be a source of a lot of tension for couples, families, and roommates, and one that many people struggle to address effectively. Kristen Jawad, a coach to women and couples, talks about "Fairplay," a game created by Eve Rodsky. The game helps people have conversations about how we get things done in a way that is connecting, rather than polarizing. Join us as we talk about the many ways you can use the tool and create more gratitude, understanding, and a sense of equity...2023-01-2435 min
Illuminated Lifeways With Kristen JawadUzma Jafri - Mother, Mobile Doctor & PodcasterUzma Jafri, MD, CMD,grew up in Houston, Texas and has lived in the West Valley for 13 years. Dr. Jafri is double board certified in family medicine and geriatrics, trained at Banner Good Samaritan, now BUMC. She worked as a hospitalist for 6 years specifically in the Sun Cities for geriatrics. Since 2011, she provides black bag doctor service for seniors 65 and older at bedside no matter where on the longterm care spectrum they live. She is adjunct faculty at BUMC Geriatric Fellowship program and trains physicians in geriatric medicine, focused on providing evidence based, responsible and sensitive longterm...2022-02-0256 minIlluminated Lifeways With Kristen JawadAdasha Turner - Founder of Modest Family SolutionsAdasha Turner, CNIM R EEG T is a retired self-taught Board Certified Surgical/ Clinical Neurophysiologic Specialist (IONM). Owner of Adasha Turner Neurodiagnostic Services with prior employment and contracts at UW Rehab, Stanford Traumatic Brain Injury Institute, Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Arizona.She performed real time biofeedback studies including mapping of the eloquent cortex of the brain, spinal cord and nerve conduction pathways during Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular and Orthopedic trauma surgeries.With 25 years plus homeschooling experience, Adasha 2020 served as interim Vice Principal of Muslim Association of Puget Sound MAPS- Sunday School. She serves as Co...2022-01-271h 03Mommying While MuslimWhen They’re “All Grown Up”Chaplain Kirsten Jawad joins us today to engage in thoughtful conversation about parenting mindfully in an era when our young people are so much more dynamic than in the past–from flying the nest to staying in it and what work is required to keep our relationships healthy, faithful, and rewarding. While it’s great that our kids don’t want to leave yet, we still serve in our maternal roles to support their continued independence, resilience, and to help our mom-adult child relationship reach another level. Even when our kids fall off the path of Islam, there is a p...2022-01-2149 minIlluminated Lifeways With Kristen JawadMichaela Corning - Muslimah Maker & Barakah Collective FounderFrom Michaela Corning.Com"When I embraced Islam in 1999, I realized very quickly how difficult it was to find modest attire especially for my corporate America life. In addition to everything in mainstream retail being short, tight and cropped, if I did find something more modest it was either very frumpy and matronly or didn’t represent me culturally. I loved wearing abayas to special events or to the mosque, but not at my day-job. This need is what prompted me to start my business in 2000. I started with importing a few scarves and abayas from Kuwait an...2022-01-1935 minIlluminated Lifeways With Kristen JawadZaiba Hasan - Mompreneur & PodcasterZaiba HasanExecutive Director / Host of Mommying While MuslimCEO/ Founder of Emerge ConsultingZaiba Hasan is an American Muslim who grew up biracial and bicultural. Born and raised in Chicago, Zaiba’s Irish/Pakistani heritage and interfaith upbringing gave her a head start on navigating between identities. It’s therefore no surprise that she is frequently invited to speak at interfaith events, since her background makes her a natural at bridging gaps between Muslims and non-Muslims in the United States. A degree in Political Science and Communication further shaped Zaiba’s outlook on iss...2022-01-1951 min
My Soul Life with Susan ScollenAdvocating Your Needs with Kristen JawadKristen is a Healthcare Representative, Wellness Educator and Birth and Post-Partum Doula. Kristen's courageous journey through a difficult post-partum period has led her to supporting mums and families with post-partum and mood disorders. Kirsten is an advocate for two aspects of support in parenting - educational and emotional and is passionate about learning how to identify and communicate feelings and needs. Be inspired.Come and hang out with me :)Instagram: My.Soul.Life.PodcastThanks for being here and remember, you're already living your Soul Life. Let's keep growing a...2021-11-071h 02