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dhaaniWhat is Emotional Intelligence ? - Part 1 , with Hassan Tariq - Episode 118As part of a week long series of Yoga and Emotional Intelligence, our first guest was Hassan Tariq. A HR professional who has extensive leadership experience in the corporate world since the last 20 years, working both in Pakistan and Netherlands. Given the nature of his work he has studied human behaviour especially around EQ. And if this was not enough he also mentors/ coaches individuals on both personal and professional levels.2021-11-2319 min
dhaaniEpisode 101 - with me :)Signing off for the next two weeks, so that I can come back with better, more meaningful content. If you have suggestions, leads, recommendations please feel free to drop me an email on saadia@dhaani.online. Wanted to share some thoughts, so here they are in this 5 minute podcast2021-03-0205 min
dhaaniMenopause 101 - with Dr. Helen Redman - Episode 84In conversation with Dr. Helen Redman, who is an experienced General Practitioner in South Birmingham, UK. Helen has a long term interest in menopause management and also works as a Specialist at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre in Stratford upon Avon.Helen is passionate about raising awareness of issues related to the menopause and believes that access to correct, evidence-based information about the menopause is critical in supporting decision making for long term health benefits.In this podcast we talk about- The tornado called Menopause-The Taboo behind Menopause2020-11-0335 min
dhaaniKarismath - With Shad Moarif - Episode 81In conversation with Mr. Shad Moarif - who in 1986 established Pakistan’s first centre for Remedial Education and Assessment of Dyslexics( READ, Karachi) and introduced the practice of Educational Assessment & extensive clinical diagnostics to identify Language Learning difficulties. It helped parents understand there were reasons why their children were displaying behavioural difficulties. He combined his knowledge of psychology, learning difficulties & learning theories to explain them.Between 1998 and now Mr. Moarif has practised in Canada, lived in France, served as Vice-President, International Dyslexia Association, until Karismath took him to Switzerland in 2009. He finally settled in London after I re...2020-10-1339 min
dhaaniTrangenerational Trauma - With Maya Lasker Wallfisch - Episode 80Our guest today is Maya Lasker-Wallfisch who lives in London where she works as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and educator. She has specialized in working with people whose lives have been impacted by the Holocaust and other displacement trauma. Her book Letters to Breslau (Briefe nach Breslau) has been published by SuhrkampFor more details please click https://www.suhrkamp.de/buecher/letter_to_breslau_-maya_lasker-wallfisch_17847.html?d_view=englishIn this podcast we talk about:- What is Distance Transgenerational Trauma-Holocaust and its trauma driving in...2020-10-0631 min
dhaaniThe Secrets of Divine Love - with A. Helwa - Episode 79 In conversation with A. Helwa who believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate, poetic, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access 'Divine lo...2020-09-2938 min
dhaaniWhite Supremacy , Privilege and People of Color - With Faiza Khan & Moni Mohsin - Episode 78In this podcast we are in conversation with Faiza Khan and Moni Mohsin Faiza is a london based editor and critic with bylines in the Guardian, The New Republic, the FT. She is currently a consulting publisher with Bloomsbury Publishing. Moni Mohsin was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. She started her writing career at The Friday Times, Pakistan’s first independent weekly, where she served as the Features Editor. She is now a freelance journalist who has written for, among others, The Guardian, 1843, Prospect Magazine, The Nation, The Times of India, India Today, Vogue India and Nikkei Asian Review. She...2020-09-2237 min
dhaaniOlder & Bolder ! - With Hazel Kahan - Episode 77Our guest in this episode is Hazel Kahan - Born in Lahore when it was still British India, the daughter of two Jewish refugee physicians, Hazel was educated by nuns, monks, missionaries, cosmopolitans and psychologists in India, Pakistan, England and Australia, swerving every now and then to gather world wisdoms offered by activists, New Agers, hippies, entrepreneurs, Muslims, Jews, Marxists, Hindus, atheists and other people of good faith. Hazel worked in the corridors of power in New York City, not always without friction and one day abandoned her briefcase and airline miles for the woods of the east end o...2020-09-1535 min
dhaaniA Teenage perspective of The Lockdown 2020 - Episode 76In conversation with 3 boys placed in 3 different continents - it was a complete pleasure to talk to these young individuals who are ready to embark on a new academic chapter in their life. My name is Emaad Saad. I was born in New Jersey, and spent ten years in Canada, after which I moved to Karachi where I'm now in A-levels at KGS as a pre med student. I believe in education and have an immense respect for educators, prompting my decision to co-found Nativlearning, an online educational course creator in native languages. I'm also an avid reader, chess player, a...2020-09-0827 min
dhaaniOral Hygeine, Immunity functions, Menopause & Stress - Dr. Bilal A Shaikh- Episode 75Our guest today is Dr. Bilal A Shaikh who graduated from the de’Montmorency college of dentistry Lahore in 1992 and started private clinical practice as an associate in Feb 1994. In 1998 he went for his post graduate, Masters programme in prosthodontics from Guys, kings & St’ Thomas’ school of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical sciences ( Now kings College London) . And now runs a private practice in lahore with a focus in Dental Implantology, prosthodontics & General dentistry and also a health care consultancy called Admoray solutions in Toronto , Canada. He was also a director of clinical training of a Swiss dental implant company called Biodenta Canada...2020-09-0137 min
dhaani"I am a Product of the Society " - Shabina Mustafa - Episode 74Our guest today is Mrs. Shabina Mustafa , a woman of strength, grit and gumption. The story of Shabina Mustafa’s life is truly as inspirational as the school itself. She had a happy carefree childhood being the youngest among five siblings. She moved to Karachi after her marriage to Flight Lieutenant Syed Safi Mustafa who was martyred only after one year of his marriage with Shabina in 1971. Widowed at the young age of 21 with her infant son, her life practically began from that point onward. During all the hardships and challenges of being a single parent, her resolve to im...2020-08-2530 min
dhaaniThe power of reading & writing with Aliya Farooq Pasha - Episode 73Our guest today is Aliya Farooq Pasha, who has taught English Literature and Language for over a decade from high schoolers to undergrads. Aliya's love for the subject also continues in news papers and magazines, where she has been a contributor and also the Editor of a magazine called Matrixmag published out of Islamabad , Pakistan.Aliya believes that Lahore is her soul city and is currently busy writing a book on the real life stories of 4 women who have loved and lived in Lahore.In this Podcast we talk about:- The importance...2020-08-1833 min
dhaani"Empathy, for me is , redefining the term voiceless" - Zain Mustafa, Episode 72Our guest today is Zain Mustafa who is the President and Founding Member of the Society for the Protection of Animal Rights (SPAR) which came into existence in July 2017, triggered by the unfortunate loss of a Husky puppy whom he rescued from its owner who had it suffering in a small concrete floor enclosure outside his house on the footpath on the June heat of Karachi, lonely, neglected and in poor physical health which led to his untimely demise though multiple vets tried for 48hrs to save the pup. It was through SPAR’s tireless efforts that Sindh Welfare an...2020-08-1135 min
dhaani"For me food is like a lens, for looking into the world..." - Shayma Saadat - Episode 71Our guest today is Shayma Saadat an internationally published food writer (Globe and Mail, BBC, New York Times, CBC, Toronto Star, among others), whose work focuses on culture and identity. She is also a cook, food stylist and photographer and recipe developer. A proud Torontonian, Shayma is a Pakistani-Afghan with Persian ancestry, and loves to combine the food of her heritage—which she calls Silk Route Cuisine—with the bounty of her home in Canada.Shayma's Social media handlesWebsite: thespicespoon.com/Instagram: @SpiceSpoonIn this podcast Shayma spoke about :- Culture & Heritage- Food as her lens- The external and internal impact of c...2020-08-0432 min
dhaani"For my dear friend anxiety, who has been misnamed..." Karla Mclaren - Episode 70Our guest today is Karla McLaren, M.Ed. is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and empathy pioneer. Her lifelong work focuses on her grand unified theory of emotions, which revalues even the most “negative” emotions and opens startling new pathways into self-awareness, effective communication, and healthy empathy. She is the founder and CEO of Emotion Dynamics LLC and the developer of the Empathy Academy online learning site.Karla's latest book : Embracing Anxiety , which is available now to orderKarla Mclaren Social Media :Website : karlamclaren.comIn this podc...2020-07-2842 min
dhaani"Dose makes the poison" -Dr. Marvin Singh - Episode 69Our Guest today is Marvin Singh, M.D is an Integrative Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California, and a Member of the Board and Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He is also trained and board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology.As Dr. Singh says in one of his interviews"My best piece of wellness advice is to never give up or get discouraged. Find a provider who’s beliefs and goals are aligned with yours and who has the training and expertise you need to help you optimize your health and well-being but will also guide yo...2020-07-2135 min
dhaaniSchemas & Cognitive Distortions with Diane Malaspina - Episode 68Diane Malaspina (Ph.D.) is an experienced, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (e-RYT 500), an Applied Psychologist, and a Senior Teacher for international yoga training program, Yoga Medicine©. Combining yoga tradition and modern science, she teaches evidenced-based methods for healing, stress prevention, and sustainable well-being through yoga sessions, workshops, and teacher trainings - both locally and across the globe. A wife, puppy mom to Luca, and a vegetarian based in Virginia Beach, VA, she’s up for anything that’s outside. Preferably in warmer climates with the sun shining and the sea nearby.In this power packed podcast we spoke a...2020-07-1432 min
dhaani"We think if we were to do all the right things - we would be able to avoid difficulty" Jason Crandell - Episode 67Our guest today is Jason Crandell , a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than a decade. Considered a teacher’s teacher, Jason has taught on countless teacher training faculties, leads trainings globally, and regularly presents teacher training content at esteemed conferences. Jason’s primary teacher is Rodney Yee—who was kind enough to say, “Jason is taking the art of teaching yoga to its next level.”For the past 10 ye...2020-07-0738 min
dhaani"If you can't see it, you can't be it" - Amneh Shaikh Farooqui - Episode 66Our guest today is Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui, who is a management-consulting professional and gender specialist with fourteen years of experience in economic development, poverty reduction, environment and health initiatives. Amneh supports and helps lead a not-for-profit organization called the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Institute (www.ecdipakistan.org) which specialises in microenterprise, technical skills development and value chain development programmes focused on women and young people in Pakistan. ECDI employs traditional skills in craft, handwork and agriculture as a means of lifting marginalised artisan, rural producer, farmer and slum-dwelling urban communities out of poverty and market development approaches in a range s...2020-06-3034 min
dhaaniFraming the View with Arsalan Aziz - Episode 65Arsalan Aziz is an architect, based in London, UK and his experience ranges from a small bespoke architectural firm dealing with residential design to one of the leading architectural practises in London, dealing with award winning large scale luxury residential developments and large scale mixed use developments. Following this Arsalan has also worked in conjunction with a London property developer as the lead architect and project coordinatorIn this podcast we talk about :- What is Design-The hierarchy of clarity, vision & purpose- Our 5 senses and the spaces around us2020-06-2329 min
dhaaniHeart Consciousness - with Emil Ihsan Alexander - Episode 64Emil Ihsan Alexander is the creator of Soul of Islam Radio and the Spiritual Excellence personal growth and spiritual development program which consists of key courses and resources to help members of the global community rediscover the power and the practicality of classical and traditional faith-based spirituality in the context of modern life and living.His most popular program to date is the Islamic Meditation Program, which is a six-week online course designed to reintroduce believers to ancient principles of meditation and mindfulness deeply embedded within the prophetic path so as to live happier, healthier and more connected lives.In the...2020-06-1631 min
dhaani"Growth for me is building others " Nabila - Episode 63Nabila has been in the styling and image building industry for over 35 years. Starting from a humble background she knew she had a special liking for hair and scissors. In her own words she is " chic, defiant, disruptive, legendary, phenomenal, rebellious, magical, power & bold"Brick by brick , Nabila has built her empire , constituting of state of the art salons and miraculous image-related solutions. In life as well as in work , a simple philosophy guides Nabila, to look good, feel good & live better. In this crisp and fun podcast we talk about ;- Nabila and her...2020-06-0932 min
dhaaniThe Nervous System , Immune Functions & Lymphatics with Tiffany Cruikshank - Episode 62Tiffany Cruikshank is the founder of Yoga Medicine® (@yoga_medicine), a community of teachers focused on fusing anatomy and western medicine with traditional yoga practices to serve the medical communities. She has trained thousands of teachers around the world, graced the cover of over 15 magazines, been featured regularly in major media outlets, authored 2 books. With a background in Acupuncture and Sports Medicine, Tiffany has worked with celebrities, athletes, and corporate professionals alike in her own private clinics and Nike World Headquarters. Tiffany also founded and continues to run two nonprofits — one conducting research on yoga’s therapeutic benefi...2020-06-0233 min
dhaani"We don't always get to choose...sometimes we are chosen ! " Dr. Arshia Qasim - Episode 61Dr. Arshia Qasim is a neuro-rehabilitation physician who has explored the neuroscience of creativity, and how artistic expression can help bridge the gaps in communication and prove therapeutic in a variety of neurological conditions including aphasia. Founder of the NeuroArt Faculty at Alhamra Art Centre Bernardsville in New Jersey, she holds an MRCP and Msc. in Clinical Neurology from the University of London and has also taugh at Purdue University.She is activist and spokesperson for understanding disability, the inclusion of disabled people into our mainstream societies and workforce, and the need to develop research and academic tools in our...2020-05-2631 min
dhaaniUnderstanding Allah's Agency with Shaykh Ebrahim - Special Episode Ramadan 2020Our last episode with Shaykh Ebrahim for this Holy Month of Ramadan , 2020In this podcast Shaykh Ebrahim talks about :- Understanding how Nature works-Ebbs flows / Expansion Contraction- Understanding the need for opposites- Judgements & Presumptions- Whats works best in our favour2020-05-2220 min
dhaani"We need to do some re-parenting of ourselves" - Dr. Alexandra Solomon - Episode 60Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University, a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a regular contributor at Psychology Today, and the author of Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want (February 2, 2020; New Harbinger) and Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want (2017; New Harbinger), which was featured on the TODAY show. She is an international speaker and teacher whose work has been featured on six continents. In this podcast we talk a...2020-05-1933 min
dhaaniFinding the Cracks within with Shaykh Ebrahim - Special Episode Ramadan 2020As part of our special episodes for every Friday of this Holy month of Ramadan with Shaykh Ebrahim, bringing forth an episode which is short, poignant and resourcefulIn this podcast Shaykh Ebrahim talks about :- Reactions Vs Responses- The vessel & the water- Finding cracks and dealing with them- How to do deal with themIf you like this episode please share it with your family and friends2020-05-1523 min
dhaani"Nature is exacting it's price " - Mr. F.S. Aijazuddin - Episode 59FAKIR SYED AIJAZUDDIN, OBE, FCA, is a leading art-historian, specializing in the history of the Punjab and contemporary politics. In addition to his corporate career in the oil industry, banking and insurance, he served as Provincial minister for Culture, Tourism, & Environment, and was Chairman Lahore Arts Council. He has taught at LUMS and FCC University. Latterly, he was the Principal, Aitchison College, LahoreHe has published 19 books on miniature painting, on 19th century British artists working in India, on diplomacy, on old Lahore (1800-1900, 1900-1947), on antique maps of Pakistan, an account of Henry Kissinger’s secret vis...2020-05-1238 min
dhaaniThe Magic of Allah's names with Shaykh Ebrahim - Special Episode Ramadan 2020As part of the special series, this is the 3rd episode with Shaykh Ebrahim where he talks about:- The names of Allah-The lights and its refraction-Abstract hierarchy-The purpose of various names-Using or not using the names to our benefit2020-05-0821 min
dhaaniSleep for Immunity - Dr. Habib - Episode 58In this podcast Dr. Mahsin Habib talks about:- The process of sleep- Brain health & Sleep- Gut health & Sleep- Sleep hygiene- Sleep inducing medication- Hunger & Sleep- Immunity functions & SleepDr. Habib is open for online consultations, should you feel you need more information, feel free to contact him through his websitenexthealth.org2020-05-0530 min
dhaaniLayers of Ego with Shaykh Ebrahim - Special Episode Ramadan 2020In this podcast Shaykh Ebrahim speaks about :- What is the Ego?- Personal conditioning and constructs- Why should we & how can we dismantle the various layers of this nafs- How will this dismantling help us find our purpose2020-05-0125 min
dhaani"Many different calls to God can exist in harmony" - Sonam Kalra - Episode 57Multiple award-winning singer and composer Sonam Kalra is that rare breed of musician who has been trained in both Indian and Westerntraditions of music and is equally adept at both. She has a beautiful, powerful voice with an honesty and sensitivity that is rare. But even more important than that is the fact, that she is a musician with a message. And it is this unique combination of all these qualities, that has taken her to prestigious stages across the world including The Sydney Opera House and MTV’s Coke Studio.Sonam’s unique brainchild, ‘Sonam Kalra & the Sufi Gospel Projec...2020-04-2842 min
dhaaniRamadan & Growth - Shaykh Ebrahim - Special Episode Ramadan 2020Shaykh Ebrahim has very graciously agreed to collaborate with 'dhaani' for these special episodes during the month of Ramadan 2020.Every Friday a new episode will be published for this month.In this episode he talks about:- Growth vs. Stagnation- The intent- Generosity & Courage- Gratitude as a virtue- The basic premise of all the pillars of IslamIf you like this episode , please help spread the word and share with your friends & family2020-04-2425 min
dhaani"The opposite of fear is....faith" - Ihsan Alexander - Episode 56Ihsan Alexander is the creator of Soul of Islam Radio and the Spiritual Excellence personal growth and spiritual development program which consists of key courses and resources to help members of the global community rediscover the power and the practicality of classical and traditional faith-based spirituality in the context of modern life and living.His most popular program to date is the Islamic Meditation Program, which is a six-week online course designed to reintroduce believers to ancient principles of meditation and mindfulness deeply embedded within the prophetic path so as to live happier, healthier and more connected live...2020-04-2132 min
dhaaniExisting underlying health conditions & COVID 19 with Dr. Mahsin Habib - Special EpisodeAs part of our special series on COVID 19, we have here yet another information packed podcast with Dr. Mahsin HabibIn this podcast Dr. Habib talks about:- Pre-existing underlying conditions that make people more susceptible to COVID 19- The innate importance of Vitamin D, C and Zinc in these challenging times- Natural foods & Supplements that might help with your immune structureDr. Habib is also offering online consultation should you feel that you need more information on the above, or any other health related issuePlease contact him through : nexthealthmed.com2020-04-1728 min
dhaani"Music was to be my vehicle...for my journey " Tina Sani - Episode 55Tina Sani began her journey with music in 1979. Over four decades later, Ms. Sani may be appreciated amongst the leading ghazal singers of the day.A purist by temperament, Sani initiated formal training in Indian classical music with Ustad Nizamuddin Khan Sahib, son of Ustad Ramzan Khan Sahib of Delhi gharana, and later with Ustad Chand Amrohvi.Over time, she merged her commitment to the classical discipline with a native love for Urdu poetry. In this regard, Tina may be seen to follow in the footsteps of ghazal maestros such as Khan Sahib Mehdi Hasan, Begum Akhtar, Mukhtar Begum, Farida...2020-04-1443 min
dhaaniBuilding & Sustaining our Immunity Functions during COVID 19 - Dr. Mahsin Habib - Special EpisodeAs part of our special COVID 19 series, Dr. Mahsin Habib is back on dhaani to talk to us, inform us, educate us on our immunity functions and how important it is to look after ourselves in this challenging times and also for all times to comeIn this episode we talk about :- Essential colorful diet- The do's and dont's of dairy, nuts & seeds- The importance of Turmeric, Vitamin D & Omegas- Essential micronutrientsDr. Habib is open to online consultations, should y...2020-04-1229 min
dhaani"If you are busy doing things, you are not really being with each other " - Lissy Ann Puno - Episode 54Our guest today is Lissy Ann Puno, A Singapore-based, Counselling Psychologist, Lissy Puno has extensive years of experience promoting psychological health and emotional wellness in the United States, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and now as the founder of the International Counselling & Psychology Centre in Singapore.Lissy is a certified presenter for the internationally recognized “Getting the Love You Want” couples workshop now on its 30th year and the “Connected Parents, Thriving Kids” workshop for parents. She is the author of the following books, Affairs Don’t Just Happen: Protect, Repair, Recover; Stay Connected, an interactive j...2020-04-0743 min
dhaaniThe Power of Intention with Sheikh Ebrahim - Episode 53Shaykh Ebrahim Schuitema is a Sufi Teacher from the Darqawi-Shadhiliya Tariqa and currently lives in Gauteng, South Africa. Shaykh Ebrahim received his chain of transmission in the Tariqa from the late Shaykh Mustafa Bassir of Morrocco, may Allah bless his soul. Shaykh Ebrahim is also the founder and Leading Partner of Schuitema Associates, a business transformation consultancy that is based in South Africa and Pakistan.An absolute gem of a podcast , short, powerful and poignant . We talk about :-What exactly is intention-How do we give power to the intention2020-03-3133 min
dhaaniCOVID 19 and All that you need to know with Dr. Mahsin Habib - Special EpisodeDr. Mahsin Habib is based in the USA and in an Internal Medicine specialist.Extremely chuffed to inform you that dhaani & Dr. Habib have collaborated to inform our listeners, on a weekly basis, about COVID 19. Dr. Habib will be sharing with us the latest updates on the virus, how we can build the physical and emotional resistance. Updates and tips on immunity management, sleep patterns, diet, exercise and mental well-beingThis episode is a full round- up conversation , which will be broken down in detail in the coming weeks. In this episode Dr. Habib talks...2020-03-2442 min
dhaani"Urdu Literature is my addiction" - Taimur Rehman - Episode 52Taimur Rehman aka Qasid, is a narrator of Urdu Literature and Poetry from Pakistan. Since 2012, Taimur has performed at South Asian Literature Festival London, TEDx Change, TEDx Islamabad, TEDxNUST, TEDxMultan, TEDxAIOU, Islamabad Literature Festival, Children's Literature Festival, Teachers Literature Festival, Faisalabad Literature Festival, Open Islamabad, Jashn-e-Urdu Dubai and many other places. In his own words, “Urdu Literature is my addiction!” Taimur also holds the honour of being endorsed by the legendary Oscar Winner lyricist Gulzar Sb for his works. He also is the creative mind behind the famous Urdu Shawls known as Orhnis and Doshalas, as a tribute to Urdu...2020-03-1732 min
dhaani"In my opinion advertising is ...commercial art" - Khurram Koraishy - Episode 51A graduate of the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, Koraishy started his career with a brief stint in sales at the agrochemical and pharmaceutical company, American Cyanamid. Khurram has been part of Unilever, PepsiCo, Damas, Tapal Tea & Al-Karam fashion. Having worked both globally and locally in Pakistan , Khurram has led various award winning campaigns. Since mid-2016 Khurram has been involved with ECOM PK Pvt. Ltd as a partner focusing on strategy and business development. In 2014-15, Koraishy has also served as the Chairman of the Pakistan Advertisers Society, which is an industry body that represents the industry’s interest in...2020-03-1043 min
dhaaniColors and their healing powers - Dr. Deanna Minich - Episode 50DR. DEANNA MINICH (pronounced DEE-A-nuh MIN-ik) is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Dr. Minich holds master’s and doctoral degrees in Human Nutrition and Medical Science, respectively, and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals about health. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and a registered yoga teacher. Her passion is bringing forth a colorful whole-self approach to nourishment called Whole Detox and bridging the ga...2020-03-0354 min
dhaani"Anything that you do, there has to be a huge respect for it..." Marina Khan - Episode 49Lively, witty and humorous, our guest today is Marina Khan -a seasoned actor, director and producer. Born in Pakistan , in a family of discipline, form and force - she owes most of her values and grounding to her parents. With her mother being exceptionally interested in dramas/soaps/movies - it was only natural that Marina would take up the tube as her main interest. Acting behind the camera was another ball-game, and she shares with us the sequence of events that led to it.Marina has been part of the Pakistan Media industry since the last 30...2020-02-2528 min
dhaani"Thats the real key to happiness ...kindness, kindness and then kindness" Carole Pertofsky - Episode 48An absolutely wonderful , insightful and tremendously helpful conversation with one of the leading ladies in the field of positive psychology and happiness. Carole spoke about the various kinds of happiness that we experiences in various ages and stages of life, the neurological state of happiness and stress. She patiently explains how the hormones changes when we are going through the spectrum of stress. She shares with us how to manage frustrations, anger, irritability - really through gratitude, gumption and resilience. Carole also shares with us how various countries across the world respond to happiness, and why Bhutan is the...2020-02-1852 min
dhaani"We have sufficient water... but we can't seem to manage the demand" - Laila Kasuri - Episode 47An enlightening podcast on the current "water situation" both globally and in Pakistan. Our guest, Laila Kasuri has a Bachelors degree from Harvard University in engineering sciences, and a Masters in Water Resources Engineering from University of California, Davis. Laila talks about the various factors that affect water consumption, disposal and wastage. She gives us a nationwide picture of this amenity and then takes us on a macro level in terms of water stress and management. Also touches upon individual consumption and the dos and donts of making sure that we do not run out of water. She also...2020-02-1139 min
dhaani"Everybody is a story-teller...we make sense of our lives through stories" - Mohsin Hamid - Episode 46Mohsin Hamid was born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1971 - and having degrees from Princeton University and then Harvard Law School, he soon realised that practicing Law was not meant for him. Mohsin Hamid is the author of four novels -- Moth Smoke, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, and Exit West -- and a book of essays, Discontent and Its Civilizations.His writing has been translated into forty languages, featured on bestseller lists, and adapted for the cinema.In this podcast Mohsin talks about his journey from Law to...2020-02-0429 min
dhaani"Every time there is an emotional pain, there is a physical component to it" - Alistair Moes - Episode 45Alistair is an International Anger Management Expert and Author, who has been working professionally as a counsellor/educator since 1989 and as an anger management specialist in private practice since 1995. Alistair co-leads a team of six therapists. He has worked with those who have enormous challenges in the world: from high performance business leaders, gold medal winning Olympic and professional athletes to people that are close to homeless. Anger is an equal opportunity emotion. Alistair has developed a manner of working, which is respectful, solution-focussed and based on both academic theory and extensive experience. This experience includes working with trauma, and...2020-01-2849 min
dhaani"Forgetting to laugh ...is like forgetting to sleep or breathe" - Moni Mohsin , Episode 44Having a podcast with Moni Mohsin, face to face , was the much needed dose of laughter, humor, intellect, wisdom and experience. Honored and humbled to have her on 'dhaani' - A platform that wants to promote well-being, on the emotional, psychological, physiological, spiritual level - and laughter , humor and wit is an intrinsic feature of the human life. We spoke about privacy, laying safe boundaries, the need for solitude, social media and intrusiveness, and last but not the least Moni was generous to share her "Social Butterfly" snippets with us.Moni Mohsin was born in 1963 in Lahore, Pa...2020-01-2151 min
dhaani"I am just supposed to learn about me" - Yousuf Bashir Qureshi - Episode 43A graduate from the University Of Nebraska in Food science, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi opened up a cafe' in Nebraska called the 'Silk Cafe' back in the 90s'. From painting windows to walls to TV sets, YBQ has also designed clothing for celebrities such as Sheryl Crow, Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington, and Madonna. Fabric, colors, weaves always resonated with YBQ , even as a child. From putting flowers together in his younger years at a cadet college to zipping coffee for his clients in his cafe, to now where he runs his fashion own label by the name of YBQ...2020-01-141h 02
dhaaniPower of the brain with Dr. Mahsin Habib - Episode 42Our first podcast of 2020 starts with an amazing conversation with Dr. Mahsin Habib.Over a decade ago, Dr. Mahsin Habib and his team identified the need to improve the existing annual physical model. We have travelled extensively to research breakthrough advances. Now, by putting it together and carefully blending all the components into a unique product like nobody else can, we have created the most complete physical with our personal touch. Dramatic improvements in the annual physical allow us to detect disease at a very early stage, but more importantly, to prevent disease.These tools were designed...2020-01-0757 min
dhaani"When you see the results of hijama (wet cupping) , you will know how beneficial it is" - Sondoss Zaouali - Episode 41Sondoss is a qualified medical nurse, and she is a practising Wet Cupping Therapist. She spent over 10 years in nursing covering a variety of specialities. She discovered Wet Cupping Therapy (Hijama) few years back and got fascinated about it. She learnt and has been trained to carry out WCT by doctors who are experts in the field. Her medical knowledge allows her to understand the science behind the WCT and to be updated about the latest research. She practices WCT in a holistic way as she believes body and mind are fully connected and that they are both connected...2019-12-3135 min
dhaani"The first emotion that we need to have with ourselves is that of worthiness" - Rujuta Diwekar - Episode 40Delighted to have Rujuta Diwekar on the 40th Episode of dhaani -Winner of the 'Nutrition Award' from Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Rujuta is India's leading sports science and nutrition expert and amongst the world's most followed Nutritionists. She is also a best-selling author and the country's foremost speaker on health and wellness. Her books have sold more than 1 milion copies in 7 languages and continue to define the discourse on food and exercise across the country.In this podcast , Rujuta talks about the precursor to developing a healthy relationship with and for food - that...2019-12-2430 min
dhaaniIslam & The modern world - Kulsoom Omar - Episode 39A hugely important and pertinent subject, Islam and the Modern World -Kulsoom Omar takes an unusual approach to the modern day challenges that we are facing as individuals, parents & millennials. Kulsoom talks about the therory of liberalism and individualism and how it has slowly seeped into our cultures more than our faith. The shift from the "We" to the "I" has led to rather disturbing situations and how we can attempt to deal with them - as soon as we realise the presence and importance of The Creator, there will be many though processes that will f...2019-12-1740 min
dhaani"There is a misconception that abandonment(of children) happens only because of poverty" - Tahera Hasan - Episode 38Our guest today is Tahera Hasan - a lawyer by profession, she specialises in family law and deals with international adoption cases, custody cases, divorce and khula matters and family settlements. She is experienced in litigation issues connected with children. Ms Hasan has assisted foreign courts when required, with reference to the Pakistan Adoption process by rendering opinions, giving affidavits and all other related documentation. She has also assisted courts in Karachi in understanding the process for International adoption and the process of home studies conducted in the Applicant’s home country. Her work also focuses on advisory work on struct...2019-12-1034 min
dhaani"When you see good in yourself , you will see good in others..." - Adeel Husain - Episode 37Our guest today is the award winning actor/director Adeel Husain who talks about the learnings and the learner, the optimism and the optimistic, the purpose and the purposeful, the authenticator and the authentication. Candidly, Adeel talks about his learnings and experiences as life flowed out for him. The power and freedom of taking his own decisions , owning up to all the good and most importantly to all the bad, the optimism that always kept him afloat. Adeel also talks about his love for Japan and everything Japanese, his acting career, his characters and how he strives to make su...2019-12-0348 min
dhaani"We spend 1/3rd of our lives sleeping..." Dr. Amar Herekar - Episode 36Dr. Amar is a Neurologist who is board certified in neurology, epilepsy and sleep medicine, originally from karachi, he went to albuquerque NM where he completed my Neurology residency and subsequently sub specialized in Epilepsy and Sleep medicine from the Cleveland clinic in Ohio. Dr.Amar has had previous experience directing an epilepsy center and sleep center in Kansas for 3 years and then worked for a large group of neurologists in the Dallas area but recently moved to El Paso to establish his own practice.In this podcast we talk about all things related to sleep. From the...2019-11-2636 min
dhaani"Take a pause, take a moment, and just be..." Jill Satterfield - Episode 35Jill Satterfield, named “one of the 4 leading yoga and Buddhist teachers in the country” by the Shambhala Sun Magazine, is the founder of the School for Compassionate Action: Applied Embodied Mindfulness, Contemplative Psychotherapy and Educational Support for Communities in Need and Those Who Serve Them. As a pioneer in the field of mind body awareness, Jill has been teaching internationally, consulting and instigating mindful and creative educational programs for over 35 years.Jill is founding faculty of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Mindful Yoga and Meditation Training and a guest teacher for UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. Jill and...2019-11-1945 min
dhaani"There are two things I value the most ...love & laughter" - Navid Shahzad - Episode 34A woman who takes great pride in her city Lahore, to her sense of wonder and curiosity, to her new and old ventures and her ancestry. Whether it has been appearing in front of the public delivering wit and laughter or dealing with teachers and cirriculums to establish better teaching methods, whether it is English or Punjabi, whether it is silence or narratives - our guest - Navid Shahzad delivers all. Actor, Author, Public speaker, Educationist - this woman openly professes her romance for the line, her love for self awareness and development and her deep bond with silence.2019-11-1248 min
dhaani"I know I have been connected to the borders since i was very young" - Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla - Episode 33Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla currently serves as Executive Director at The 1947 Partition Archive. Previously, she was an experimental condensed matter physicist and completed her tenure as a post-doctoral researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley, in December 2012. She studied quantum confinement at interfaces that include oxide heterostructures and domain walls in multiferroics. After a 2008 visit to the oral testimony archives at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial she was inspired and began interviewing Partition survivors in 2010. In 2011 The 1947 Partition Archive was born. She has personally interviewed over 100 Partition survivors and rallied...2019-11-0529 min
dhaani"Temporarily suspend science and sense your moment to moment reality" - Tarik Dervish - Episode 32Tarik Dervish is an Ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist and yoga teacher trainer. He has been practising and teaching the two subjects in tandem since 2001 and has specialised in raising awareness of ayurveda within the yoga community ever since. He is the current Modules Officer for the British Wheel of Yoga and works with the Helios Foundation, a health charity that supports people living with chronic health conditions. He trains Yoga teachers to teach yoga with an ayurvedic approach and runs workshops in Ayurveda all over the country. His goal is to help people take control of their health through traditional m...2019-10-2950 min
dhaaniIn search of 'Asaar-e-Azal - The Essential Mystery' - Dr. Azra Raza - Episode 31A gratifying and soul searching conversation with Dr. Azra Raza - i was fully immersed in her words that were carefully articulated either with scientific terms or lyrical poetry. Her own life balanced with medical catastrophes and poetic subtleties. We spoke about her curiosity of existence to her memorizing poems since a young age. She explained to us the different stages of a cancer cell, the different stages of the human heart. Widely peppered with her favorite verses and couplets, it is a treat to listen to her wisdom, her openness about the failure of cancer treatment, her hope of fu...2019-10-2253 mindhaaniThis world in view of our Scriptures - Special Season Episode 3 - Kulsoom OmarThe importance of this world, the 'duniya' in the light of Scriptures - What does it mean to live in this world? What is this realm supposed to perceived and taken as? The expectations that we attach to this world, deeply ingrained belongingness that we associate with it. Kulsoom Omar sheds light on many aspects of this world - but primarily highlights how and why we are supposed to be totally awareness of its finiteness, ensuring that we live our lives fully, yet deal with it as if it a vessel to get to the means.Remarkable insight by Kulsoom...2019-10-1840 min
dhaani'Kis kis ko bataiyngay judai ka sabab hum" Amy Singh - Activitst - Episode 30In conversation with Amy Singh from Chandigarh, India who is a poetess, Education facilitator, social activist, TEDx speaker and the mastermind behind the utterly beautiful initiative called 'Daak'In her most lively, lovely and humble ways Amy tells us of her love for Lahore, her heart feeling for the entire city that embodies culture, color and a complete soul for her. Although she has never been to the city herself, yet she feels and breathes is sitting almost 250 kilometers away. Although the distance might not be large, but it is the gnawing divide that is large, divisive...2019-10-1535 mindhaaniArt of Making Dua - Special Series Episode 2 - Kulsoom OmarIn her wonderful ways of conversation Kulsoom Omar tells us the importance of remembering Allah, the enrichments of Dua, the ways and means of dua and last but not the least the prime times of making Dua.The single message of our conversation comes alive when Kulsoom explains to us how Dua makes us awake, aware, conscious and mindful of ourselves, our needs and our presence in front of the Almighty.2019-10-1145 min
dhaani"Zindagi, Adab, Adaigee" - Zaheer Alam Kidvai - Episode 29When a friend suggested Zaheer Saab for 'dhaani', i jumped at the opportunity and it was not difficult to speak to this Legend of Pakistan. Zaheer Alam Kidvai was born in 1940 and witnessed the partition in 1947. In this conversation, Zaheer Saab catalogues many instances from his growing up years, to enrolling in the Merchant Navy, from travels with his parents to his own captaincy across the oceans, from exposure to poetry to exposure to social media.He candidly shares his opinion on the human existence, the best way or not the best way to sail through life...2019-10-0859 mindhaaniDealing with Praise & Criticism - Special Series Episode 1 - by Kulsoom OmarA pertinent and valid concern for all. How do we deal with praise and criticism in the light of our scripture, what the Quran and Hadees recommend and how it has been dealt with by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)2019-10-0448 min
dhaani"The doctors said I've had a stroke, and i thought it was impossible" - Azmat Abbas Alibhai - Episode 28The story of Azmat Abbas Alibhai, who had a stroke whilst sitting with her family on the lunch table - she narrates her story of helplessness, despair, hope and reverse engineering her entire biological system - setting a target of 100 days and achieving what most medical practioners could not. Azmat shares with us the concept of bio-hacking, the essential needs of the body, the struggle of taking charge and the resolve to stick through the mission of recovery.Azmat Abbas Alibhai is a yoga teacher, clinical nutritionist, naturopath, researcher and writer for the Holistic Health Association of t...2019-10-0135 min
dhaani"Meray humdum meray dost" Nadia Fazal Jamil - Actor - Part 2 , Episode 27In our concluding episode with Nadia we talk about Independent choices, pain and healing, purpose and constant learning , element of invasiveness and being open to change, energy sharing and empathy. Nadia tells us about her love affair with language and its’ trappings. The gem of the podcast lies right at the end of the podcast when she beautifully, tearfully and eloquently recites a poem in Urdu by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, called ‘Meray humdum, meray dost’Nadia Fazal Jamil's Social Media HandlesTwitter: NJLahoriFacebook : Nadia Fazal JamilGive this a listen, and please leave us with a suggestion, rating or reviewYou can subscribe to our...2019-09-2445 min
dhaani"Ambition in me has always been about the battles inside" Nadia Jamil, Actor - Part 1 , Episode 26This happened to be my first podcast sitting face to face with my guest who was none other than Nadia Jamil. The conversation was caffeinated, speckled with pauses, lots of tearful blotches, hearty laugher, admissions , permissions, pronunciations and enunciations. This is a 2-part conversation where Nadia candidly talks about Lahore, lessons, trusting and connecting, her lineage and her parents, her love for nature and her extreme love for words.The beats, rhythms, rhymes of her acting career, her role as a mother, anger management and the importance of establishing boundaries in relationships."...2019-09-1733 min
dhaani"Saying 'I don't know' is very liberating" - Muzaffar Bukhari , Chairperson VLC - Episode 25Muzaffar strongly believes in ' When you hear the calling, answer it' , however, to get to this stage of belief and conviction he went through trauma, grief, untangling, unraveling but most of all he went looking for imperfection. Breaking his own mould and perception of perfection he started his journey of courage, hope and curiosity.Muzaffar received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Northwestern University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2006. Muzaffar has a MBA from Institute of Management Development (IMD), Switzerland, and graduated with distinction in leadership in 2011. Muzaffar started his career with UBS Investment Bank, New Yo...2019-09-1033 min
dhaani"Why is it that i need something out of myself to fulfill something inside of myself?" - Aisha Chapra, Yoga Teacher - Episode 24 Accepting and arriving, experiencing the not so pleasant experiences, staying in the awareness of being aware, not looking for answers and not even waiting for conclusions - is what Aisha believes. Aisha is originally from Karachi, Pakistan and has been teaching yoga for 10 years in Pakistan and abroad. Her teaching supports reconnecting to our movement from the inside-out. She focuses on gentle, light, micro-movements, and how to bring more of us into each shape, and transition of the body. Her practice is influenced by life off the mat and continues to evolve and change with each season of he...2019-09-0342 min
dhaani"It is an unravelling, there is destruction - and then there is rebirth" Atiya Khan - Episode 23Pakistan's first super model, Atiya Khan, shares her experiences as a model back in the Zia regime of 1980s, a counter narrative, a different stamp on the global modelling landscape leading up to her inward journey. The epiphany, her Sufi teacher, her personal life crumbling but the direction was clear and calling. Atiya also shares with us various insights leading up to her documentary "Qalander Code" and her future plans.Atiya Khan has achieved a high level of acclaim and success, undertaking a leadership and pioneering role in the fields of TV production, direction, acting, modelling and...2019-08-2735 min
dhaani"You can help turn the curve of cancer" Dr. Scharukh Jalisi - Episode 22In this podcast we chat with the Internationally renowned head and neck oncologist, Dr. Scharukh Jalisi. He shares with us his knowledge and experience of dealing with cancer patients, the most pressing causes for head and neck cancer, immunity functions & nutritional requirements of the human body. He also talks about the importance of compassion and empathy not just for the cancer patient but also for the caregiver/s and family. We end the chat by Dr. Scharukh giving out advice to the youth in order to change lifestyles and prevention of the disease.Dr...2019-08-2042 min
dhaani"Gratitude, like love, is not an obligation" Professor Jonathan Tudge - Episode 21Jonathan Tudge was educated at the universities of Lancaster and Oxford (UK) and Cornell (USA), and is a professor of human development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA. He has long been interested in the relations among culture, everyday activities and interactions, and development. His books include The Everyday Lives of Young Children: Culture, Class, and Child Rearing in Diverse Countries (Cambridge University Press, 2008), and he has co-edited two other books related to culture and youth development. With Lia Freitas (professor of psychology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) he has been studying the...2019-08-1340 min
dhaani"The day i was diagnosed with cancer, I had played two hours of tennis before that" Shazia Calvert-Davies - Episode 20 Shazia was born in Karachi, Pakistan in the early 70’s. Nomadic trails led her and her mother to Kuwait where they settled for a few years. Later life brought them to London as she discovered the nuances of British boarding schools and a life here in England which she came to love. Shazia qualified from University with a Bachelor of Journalism, Hons. in the U.S. and returned to London where ultimately, she enjoyed a career as an Account Director in advertising . After her wedding in 2001, she gave up work to be a full-time Mother to her two s...2019-08-0633 min
dhaani“It is Important for men to have sensitivity , compassion and kindness and just as important for women to have a strong will and the desire to succeed" - Adnan Malik - Part 2, Episode 19Carrying on from the last episode Adnan talks about the social and cultural construct around masculinity. We talk about expectations, breaking male imagery, parenting skills, self acceptance and self care as tools to break the "BE A MAN" effigy. Adnan shares his own experiences from childhood to college days to the current , the voices from the past, the one movie that made him think and re-think to finding authenticity in his own voice.The podcast concludes with some interesting "Fill-in-the-blanks"2019-07-3036 min
dhaani"The pedestal of stardom came with a lot of baggage" - Adnan Malik , Actor/Director - Part 1 Episode 18The podcast today is the first part of a 2- Episode series about Adnan's relationship with the screen, his search for authenticity, his path to discovery, and off-loading the burden of expectations, public affirmations and external validations. Adnan Malik is an award winning actor and filmmaker based in Karachi and is the director of AMP, a boutique media production house. A majority of his work uses pop culture, gender and identity as a point of investigation. He is currently directing a variety of music videos and TV commercials and is development for a feature film. As an actor he was th...2019-07-2341 min
dhaani"Pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice" Uzma Sultan - Counsellor - Episode 17Kun - Be , Fya Kun - And it isThe magnanimity of Our Creator and the Entire Divinity explained in these few wordsAlso the words that kept ringing in Uzma's ears when her 24 year old son passed away - Too young, too soon.Uzma shares her struggles, journey, learning, growth, healing post her son's traumatic passing on the other realm. We also talk about finding awareness, consciousness, empathy and our baby steps towards spiritual growth. When Uzma felt desolate and alone after she lost her son, she realised that there were no grief support system in our society or culture and th...2019-07-1640 min
dhaani"Biggest reason for renal stones are inter-family marriages" - Professor Dr. Seema Hashmi - Episode 1630 minutes of Renal health, nutrition, care and well- being talk by Professor Dr. Seema Hashmi, who is a Pediatric Nephrologist working at SIUT in Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Seema talks about preventive care, an ideal renal diet for adolescents, nursing mothers, kids and adults. In this episode we also touched upon the relationship between Kidneys and pain killers, high protein diets, carbonated drink consumption, healthy bones and blood formation and smoking.Professor Dr. Seema holds a Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology from the University of Toronto in addition to a Fellowship in General Pediatrics. Her area of research has primarily been genetically t...2019-07-0932 min
dhaani"Home to me is a montage of abstract imagery" - Ashwini Devare - Episode 15Settling, unsettling and then settling again - the layers and learnings of a nomadic life. In conversation with Ashwini Devare, a former journalist and author of two books. Her latest is a memoir , "Lost at 15, Found at 50" which is a coming-of-age story that chronicles Ashwini's journey from Moscow to Singapore, against the backdrop of historic political events, including the Cold War, democracy in South Korea and the dark period of authoritarianism in Burma in the seventies. We talk about her struggles, identity unravelling, belongingness and her new found stability. We also touch about social media and relationships, coping with lost f...2019-07-0238 min
dhaani" One day I want to be able to dance as an amputee" - Atia Naqvi, Clinical Psychologist - Episode 14Grief has many ways of channelising itself through our systems, our conversation today is with someone who decided to live and manifest bereavement in its true authentic sense. Atia Naqvi is a qualified clinical psychologist and supervisor. She is passionate about imparting the importance of the holistic self, by bridging the gap between physical, mental and spiritual health. Last year in 2018 she lost her son to suicide and this event moved her to work towards accepting, understanding and working towards channeling her grief. She has tried to carry her son, Emad's legacy in ways that bring healing to herself and he...2019-06-2536 min
dhaani"My 2 year old became my teacher" - Masooma Kachelo, Facilitator & Therapist - Episode 13Having travelled extensively all over the world, learning and unlearning, Masooma Kachelo is a mother of 3, a practicing therapist since the last 20 years and currently resides and practises in Beijing, China. In our conversation, Masooma takes us through her road of learning, and finally arriving at her current practise of being a family therapist. She strongly believes and upholds the concept of un-labelling children and adults alike, to discover the inner workings of our ourselves and how that determines our relationship with our children and other people we are in close contact with. Masooma shares with us her own parenting...2019-06-1846 min
dhaani"Creativity is Self-Expression" Farahnaz Haidar Sheikh - Episode 12An enormously inspiring and encouraging chat with Farahnaz, who is CEO Five Communications. She has been part of the advertising industry in Pakistan for over 20 years and has been the driving force behind innumerable successful campaigns. Farah candidly shares her learnings, experiences and anecdotes from her professional and personal life. Strongly believes that every being is creative, however different the medium of expression might be. Ranging from her love for coffee, to managing her career , to getting grips with her autoimmune dis-ease, to discovering her love for roadside fruits, to feeling secure within - our chat turned out to...2019-06-1152 min
dhaani"Stay with the discomfort, and respond not react " - Rabiya Mumtaz, Mental Health Counsellor - Episode 11Mental health problems are very common and it is estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health issue at some stage or the other. This week we chat with Rabiya Mumtaz, a practising therapist in Lahore , Pakistan about the stigmas attached to seeking help, the advantages of going to a therapist, the health issues most rampant in society these days. We close the conversation with how stoicism creeps in when men/boys want to talk about their issues and how co-existence is of prime importance Subscribe, listen, rate and reviewOur podcasts are available on:AppleGoogleSpotifyStitcher2019-06-0434 min
dhaaniJourney of the Heart - Explained by Kulsoom Omar - Ramadan Special 2019A wonderful and exquisite last episode of our Ramadan Special 2019. Kulsoom Omar, explains the importance of a clean and pure heart, details down the meaning and levels of 'nafs'. Talks about spiritual cleanse, detox and our constant effort to embolden our physical and spiritual heart.Subscribe, listen, rate and reviewOur podcasts are available on:AppleGoogleSpotifyStitcher2019-05-3138 min
dhaaniWellbeing starts from home - Marium Abrar, CEO Daali Earthfoods - Episode 10When you want to feed your family good clean food, it starts from effort, research and a lot of sweat and blood. Marium embarked on a similar journey only to come up with a nationally acclaimed brand - Daali EarthFoods - where she strives to provide clean oils, flours and spices not just to her family but everyone around her. Marium candidly shares her journey, her dislike of advertising , her love for the sky, ending the chat with some fun questionsSocial Media contactsfacebook.com/daaliearthfoodsSubscribe, listen, rate and reviewOur podcasts are available on:AppleGoogleSpotifyStitcher2019-05-2829 min
dhaaniRespect for Parents - Explained by Kulsoom Omar, Ramadan Special 2019A deep insightful conversation with Kulsoom Omar, where she explains in detail the conduct of children towards their parents , as ordained in the Quran. Elaborates on the Arabic word 'ihsaan' in context to behaviour and emotional management of relationships, especially in context of the parents. Kulsoom also touches upon the duties of parents towards their childrenSubscribe, listen, rate and reviewOur podcasts are available on:AppleGoogleSpotifyStitcher2019-05-2456 min
dhaaniBreaking the Sugary Myth - Andy Strong - Episode 9A hugely informative chat with Andy Strong, a sports and nutrition coach - who entered this field not in the conventional way. He shares his weight loss journey, speaks and debunks certain myths regarding sugar, diabetes, ketosis diet ,intermittent fasting and a lot moreSocial media contacts for Andy StrongWebsite :fundamentallyfit.co.ukPodcast: Fundamentally Fit Podcast with Andy Strong on Apple iTunesInstagram: @funfitpicsEmail: andy@fundamentallyfit.co.ukWe would be highly obliged if you can leave us with a comment, review and/or ratingOur podcasts are available onApple iTunesGoogle podcastSpotifyStitcher2019-05-2147 min
dhaaniSabr - Explained by Kulsoom Omar, Ramadan Special 2019In our second episode of our Ramadan special, Kulsoom wonderfully explains and shares insight into the true meaning and ethos of "Sabr". Most commonly thought, patience is thought of as the direct meaning of Sabr, whereby in its most truest sense patience is just an aspect of this gem.2019-05-1735 min
dhaaniSikander Rizvi & Xanders Cafe' - Episode 8In conversation with Sikander Rizvi, the man behind Xander's Cafe in Karachi, Pakistan. In this episode of dhaani, he shares how he missed casual dining in Karachi and hence the inception of Xanders , the importance of delegating and managing the workforce, the secret to managing stress and last but not the least some fun questions.Subscribe, listen, rate and reviewOur podcasts are available on:AppleGoogleSpotifyStitcher2019-05-1428 min
dhaani"Verily with every Hardship there is Ease" - Explained by Kulsoom Omar - Ramadan 2019 SpecialIn her most casual and easy way to impart knowledge, Ms Kulsoom Omar, explains the above verse in great detail. How, we, mere mortals tend to forget every single time that pain/loss/sadness is always accompanied by healing and happiness.She beautifully explains this multi faceted verse which hold such high significance for those who want to see and delve deeper into the gems of the Quran2019-05-1040 min
dhaani"The most valuable piece of advice came from my mother " Sara Koraishy - Episode 7Most refreshing conversation with Sara Koraishy, the CEO of JWT | Grey Pakistan, who shares her firm belief in being authentic, amongst other things. Being a mother of two kids , she feels they have been the toughest clients to date, however she also managed to bring her key learnings from motherhood into her work space. Conveys her staunch support for communication, inclusivity, belongingness and most importantly vulnerability both at home and in the work space.Give it a listen right till the end for some of her interesting messages and "Fill-in-the-blank" answers.Subscribe, listen, rate and r...2019-05-0737 min
dhaani"Food is the language of love, and i learnt it quickly" - Sadia J Hassan - Episode 6In conversation with Sadia J Hassan , who talks about her culinary journey from Lahore to London - a childhood dream based on authenticity, love and loads of ground spices! She shares her struggles, self discovery and soul connections. The chat finishes with some interesting "Fill-in-the-blank" answersSocial Mediahttps://www.29b.co.ukSubscribe, listen , rate and review :)Our podcasts are available on:AppleSpotifyGoogleStitcher2019-04-3028 min
dhaani"Fibromyalgia is such a large collection of symptoms" - Jonathan Juviler - Episode 5In a candid, most insightful conversation with Jonathan Juviler, a practising osteopath, trained from the British School of Osteopathy. He talks about pain, distinguishing physical and emotional pain. The importance of a good diet. The do's and dont's of Fibromayalgia , ways to maintain and sustain a healthy lifestyle and so much moreSocial Media Contactswww.fourhealth.co.ukAll reviews, ratings, are suggestions are most welcome2019-04-2333 min
dhaaniThe Law & The Lawyer - Momina Randhawa - Episode 4A candid conversation with Momina, who shares snippets from her vast knowledge of Sharia Law. By giving relevant examples and instances she tries to explain the loop holes in the system and lack of implementation and her personal efforts to advocate the rights of women. She also talks about her upcoming book, a real life narrative of 7 different women - different circumstances, however one common thread of - pain.Concluding with her stress management tools Momina talks about the importance to journaling and therapy and having a comforting and loveable relationship with her daughter. Final conclusion with...2019-04-1627 min
dhaani"Love your child for who he is" - Huma Durrani - Episode 3Huma Durrani, An artist, Art Psychotherapist & Doctoral Researcher and the mother of 3 adorable boys. In this conversation, Huma talks about her journey, struggles, moments of joy, her learnings and unlearnings whilst raising her first born, who was diagnosed with autism in Singapore. She shares her insights as a mother and as a therapist and some of the key traits that we must learn to inculcate to provide a safe and happy environment for our children. We end the chat with a quick "Fill-in-the-Blank" round.Social media Detailswww.colouredcanvas.net...2019-04-0932 min
dhaaniSold out to HR - Shafaq JavedIn conversation with Shafaq Javed, the Head of HR at Pepsico Pakistan. She candidly talks about her struggles, aims and aspirations in the corporate world and her role as a mum of two teenage boys. Her career, spanning over 20 years and work experience with the top corporate setups in Pakistan, she talks about the key learnings and unlearnings. Lots of advice and guidelines for aspirants , ending with a "Fill-in-the blank" sectionAll reviews, ratings, are suggestions are most welcome2019-04-0225 min
dhaani"Own your heritage" - Zain Mustafa - Episode 1In conversation with the award winning architect and interior designer , Zain Mustafa , who is currently based in Karachi, Pakistan and following his passions fervently. Just to name a few are Edu tours of interior Sindh - based on the importance of experiential learning and combining heritage with architecture. We also talk about SPAR - Society for the Protection of Animal Rights - which he founded a couple of years ago and runs with his team of dedicated volunteers, a cause extremely close to his heart. Zain also talks about his bucket list, concluding the chat with some 'Fill-in-the-Blank" answers.2019-03-2639 mindhaaniIntroduction2019-02-2501 min