For the Love of Facts
For the Love of Facts is a podcast where two therapists, Dr. Zamzam Dini and Dr. Kadija Mussa, unpack the truths behind love, relationships, and healing. In a world full of noise and myths, we bring culturally grounded, evidence-based conversations that center faith, connection, and care. No fluff—just facts.
Episodes
14 episodes
What Changes When We Treat The Family, Not The “Problem”
Ever wonder why the same arguments keep showing up—at home, at work, even with friends? We pull back the lens on family systems and show how patterns, roles, and unspoken rules shape daily life. As licensed marriage and family therapists, we sh...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 1
•
30:55
Are Apps Helping Us Find Love Or Just Training Us To Treat People Like Data
Love might be a tap away, but does a wider pool mean deeper connection—or just endless scrolling? We pull back the curtain on online dating to explore how algorithms amplify our biases, why choice overload erodes serendipity, and how curated pr...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
24:29
So You’re Not My Dad, But You Took My iPad
Forget the “instant family” fantasy. We dig into how blended and step families actually form, why genuine trust takes years, and what parents can do to lower stress while building real connection. From loyalty binds to the pressure to use mom o...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
23:56
Choosing Partners: Beyond Sparks to Shared Direction
Ever notice how we spend more time comparing restaurants than vetting the person we might build a life with? We pull back the curtain on compatibility—what actually keeps love steady once the spark cools—and trace the hidden forces that decide ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
28:40
When ending well is the healthiest choice
The story we’re told says divorce means failure, yet the data—and lived experience—tell a different tale. We dig into what actually moves a marriage toward stability or separation, why “falling out of love” is a flimsy diagnosis, and how real l...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
22:02
DM Danger Zone: Are You Micro-Cheating Without Knowing It?
Navigating the murky waters of relationship boundaries has never been more challenging. From digital interactions to emotional connections, the definition of cheating has expanded far beyond physical affairs. But when was the last time you and ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
26:07
The Therapy Misconception: It's a Process, Not a Quick Fix
The profound disconnect between what people expect from therapy and what therapy actually delivers lies at the heart of this revealing conversation. When couples declare "we tried therapy and it didn't work" after just a few sessions, they fund...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
19:29
Beyond 50-50: Finding Financial Harmony in Relationships
Money shapes our relationships in profound ways that extend far beyond dollars and cents. When we partner with someone, we bring our entire financial history—the attitudes, fears, hopes, and habits formed through years of personal experience—in...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
22:36
The Invisible Weight: How Life's Demands Test Your Partnership
The weight of the world doesn't stop at your doorstep. When you snap at your partner after a tough day or find yourselves arguing about who woke up earlier, you're experiencing how external stress infiltrates and shapes your most intimate relat...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
24:37
Me & We: Maintaining Your Identity While Building a Strong Relationship
Have you ever felt yourself disappearing into a relationship, or conversely, kept such rigid independence that true intimacy felt threatening? That delicate balance between maintaining your individuality while building a meaningful connection w...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
25:55
When Little Things Break Big Hearts: The Truth About Trust
What does it truly mean to trust someone with your heart? Trust isn't just about fidelity—it's built through countless small moments where your partner shows up for you emotionally.Dr. Khadija joins us to explore how trust forms the fou...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
28:47
When "I'm Fine" Means Everything But That
We explore the misconception that couples struggle with communication when they're actually struggling with conflict resolution. Silence communicates as powerfully as words, and many people repeat the same ineffective strategies while expecting...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
27:44
Love Isn’t Enough: Why Commitment Is the Real Glue in Relationships
We’ve all heard the phrase “love conquers all,” but does it really? In this episode of For the Love of Facts, we unpack the myth that love alone is enough to sustain a relationship. Using evidence-based research and real-world...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
24:46
Why We Need Relationship Science—Not Clickbait
Ever noticed how the loudest voices in relationship discussions are rarely the most knowledgeable? We certainly have. That's why we created this podcast – a sanctuary of evidence and empathy in a landscape dominated by hot takes and headline-ch...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
5:56