The Exploration Files
I’ll discuss how these amazing people cultivated their talents, how they carved their own paths, where they draw their self-esteem from and more! We’ll also take some deep dives, and talk about mental health, and other pertinent issues affecting our collective narratives today. My goal is to connect with people and find the common threads that bind us.
Episodes
37 episodes
Dr. Shaakira Abdullah - The Halal Sexpert
Today, I talk to Dr. Shaakira Abdullah, the Halal Sexpert. She is a Sexologist & Sexuality Educator. To take one of her classes check it out here: https://linktr.ee/thehalalsexpert
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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48:55
How to become an animator - Adam Dix
Adam Dix is currently a designer at Netflix. He has worked for Disney, Nick, Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, and Bento among many others. He is also an instructor for Character Design at the Art Center. He sits down with me to discuss his pat...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:04:24
Tootles Armstrong - The Importance of Earth Day
My mother comes on and talks about the importance of Earth Day and saving our environment.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:03
Brigette McKern - New Lungs = New Life
Brigette McKern, a talented graphic designer, was born with Cystic Fibrosis. 6 years ago she had a double lung transplant after being on the donor list for 4 years. Due to the transplant, she has to take immune-suppressing drugs, and she is the...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:04:33
Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez - From the Front Lines of the ER
Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez, joins us to talk Covid-19 and what it has been like working in the ER during this pandemic. To support more episodes like this. Please check out my Patreon Page.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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22:45
Yaser Birjas - How To Keep Your Faith Strong In This Trying Time
Sh. Yaser Birjas joined me to talk about how to keep your faith strong in this trying time. If you want your questions answered by Sh. Yaser please fill out this form: https://happypeoplepod.com/co...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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28:02
Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - Covid-19 Mental Health Check Up
Sabaa Afzal, M.A, LPC joins me to talk about how to check in with your mental health during this pandemic. How to socially distance yourself, but not become socially isolated. Sabaa specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression in the DFW area...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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27:41
Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - How to Deal With Narcissistic Behavior and Gaslighting.
Sabaa Afzal, M.A, LPC joins me to talk about Narcissistic Behavior & Gaslighting. She is answering your questions and teaching us how to deal with narcissists. She specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression in the DFW area....
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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22:45
Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - What Is Trauma & Nye Uncovers Childhood Trauma
Sabaa Afzal, M.A, LPC joins me to talk about trauma. She is answering your questions and teaching us how to deal with trauma. She specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression in the DFW area.To Follow & Support Sabaa A...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:52
Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - Depression Can Slowly Overtake You - How To Fight It
Sabaa Afzal, M.A, LPC joins me to talk about depression. She is answering your questions and teaching us how to deal with depression. She specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression in the DFW area.To Follow & Support Sa...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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37:31
Abdul-Kareem AL-Selwady - Pushing Past Failure Towards Greatness
It was such a pleasure to interview Professional MMA Fighter Abdul-Kareem AL-Selwady. His mental and physical fortitude is astounding. He lives his life in physical and mental extremes in order to reach his dreams. To Follow & Su...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:03:20
Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - If You Don't Deal With Your Anxiety, Anxiety Will Deal With You.
Sabaa Afzal, M.A, LPC joins me to talk about Anxiety.She is answering your questions and teaching us how to deal with anxiety. She specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression in the DFW area. To Follow & Support Sabaa Af...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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57:09
Sabaa Afzal - Her path to healing from trauma and anxiety.
Sabaa Afzal, M.A, LPC joins me to talk about what lead her to becoming a psychotherapist. She specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression. We met as anyone in the 21st century meet… on instagram. And I immediately went after her to be on my ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:07
Yaser Birjas - Answering Your Questions About Pain and Patience
Sh. Yaser Birjas sat down to answer the questions y'all have sent in. If you want your questions answered by Sh. Yaser please fill out this form: https://happypeoplepod.com/contactusThe...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:12
Yaser Birjas - Are Women Oppressed In Islam?
Sh. Yaser Birjas sat down to answer the questions y'all have sent in. If you want your questions answered by Sh. Yaser please fill out this form: https://happypeoplepod.com/contactusPeo...
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53:27
Yaser Birjas - How to Connect with God - Episode 4
Sh. Yaser Birjas sat down to answer the questions y'all have sent in. If you want your questions answered by Sh. Yaser please fill out this form: https://happypeoplepod.com/contactusAre...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:22
Yaser Birjas - Answering Your Questions About New Muslims
Sh. Yaser Birjas sat down to answer the questions y'all have sent in. If you want your questions answered by Sh. Yaser please fill out this form: https://happypeoplepod.com/contactusWha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:31
Yaser Birjas - Marriage is Love, Mercy, Passion, & Compassion. Ramadan Series Episode 2
Sh. Yaser Birjas joins me again and we go in depth on marriage. Listening to him talk about marriage and the advice he share is very enlightening. When I went through my divorce, I went to him for counseling. I honestly believe his guidance hel...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:17
Yaser Birjas - The Accidental Imam- Ramadan Series Episode 1
Sh. Yaser Birjas, helped me recover after my divorce. He made me work every step and face every challenge head on. He is the main reason I currently live in Dallas. I can't recommend him more. During the month of Ramadan I'll be speaking with h...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:20
Episode 18 - Dedicating His Life To Making Connections - Sajjad Shah
Sajjad Shah is the man behind the viral instagram account: muslimsoftheworld1 and marketing director of Minder, a muslim marriage app. He was a CPA who left the corporate world behind to focus on telling stories, connecting people, and he...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:17
Episode 17 - How Being Diagnosed With M.S. Changed Her Life - Fatimah Aulaqi
My friend Fatimah Aulaqi joins me today. She opens up about being diagnosed with M.S. How it changed her entire life and how its made her work hard for people in need.To Follow & Support Fatimah:Social Media Links:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:15
Episode 16 - "Where The Hell Are Your Pants?!?!" - Jennifer Armstrong
Jennifer, has lived all over the world for the last 15 years and we talk about her childhood in this episode and an incident that left her legally blind in one eye.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:04:24
Episode 15 - Directing Jack Black, Post Malone, Megan Fox and more! - John Warder
John Warder is the Short Form Creative Director for Mythical Entertainment. He grew up in Texas and made his way to LA. He talks to me about his struggles and the hurdles he had to overcome to get to where he is today. He has such a positive en...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:05:22
Episode 14 - How the Tragedy of 9/11 Lead Her To Convert To Islam - Nahela Morales
Nahela is a single mother to a teenage boy and works tirelessly to support and advocate for people who are marginalized within American and Islam. She talks about being abused as a child and breaking the cycle for her son.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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56:39
Episode 13 - How To Become The Janitor Of Your Soul - Dr. Andrew Stoker
Dr. Andrew Stoker is the Senior Minister of the First United Methodist Church of Dallas. He is a friend and when you are around him you can't help but smile. We talk about a silent retreat he was recently on, how he got his calling to become a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:08
