Samia Masood joins us today to talk about her harrowing experience through her son's illness and how she survived it. Life pre diagnosis and post-diagnosis is a real thing and very delineated in a mom’s mind and heart for life and we work out some trauma together. Her ordeal didn't end after her son’s initial fight was over, but the hot coals propelled her t ... Show More
May 8
SERIES: Seasons of Change: Being a Defiant Working Woman With Dr. Qaali Hussein (And Without DEI!)
"Keep your promises, especially to yourself." That's been the carrot I've been dangling for myself as I put together this May's Season of Change Series for the podcast.First on this month, Dr. Qaali Hussein, double board certified surgeon, whom I've wanted to come on for a long t ... Show More
45m 4s
Jan 2026
Resolutions & Reparations
🥳🥳🥳Happy New Year!2025 was hard for me. I'm so grateful for a new year, new slate and I pray yours is even better than I pray for you all.There's a short "episode" today. Big kudos to @faizifortexas running for Texas Comptroller. Do BIG things, y'all, even if you have to do th ... Show More
8m 16s
Sep 2025
Lessons from the Life of Sawdah bint Zama'a (RA)
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. Not the end of a horror film, but the end of a troubling journey of work, life and love lost with a happy ending. Don't be scared.I owe you the completion of the Sahabiya Series, so here's this week's episode on Sawdah bint Zam’a (RA), the second wife of ... Show More
32m 45s
Feb 2025
My Toddler Survived a Traumatic Brain Injury
#podcast #toddlers #braininjury #survival
In this powerful and emotional story, Caroline shares her son’s journey of survival after suffering a traumatic brain injury. From the terrifying moments in the hospital to the long road of recovery, she opens up about the challenges, h ... Show More
1h 49m
Feb 2025
The Fight No Mother Should Face | How Hayley Embraced Life Amidst Unimaginable Loss
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Hayley, who shares the raw and powerful story of her son Eli's courageous battle with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Caroline and Hayley recount their lifelong friendship, highlighting the unwavering support and shared me ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2024
Episode #113- November 23, 2024: Judy Burke and Her Journey with Terminal Cancer
#113 Judy Burke and her Journey with Terminal Cancer In this episode, we speak with Judy Burke, a mother of 3 with terminal adenoid cystic carcinoma. Join us in this surprisingly joyful conversation about living while knowing you are dying. Multiple trigger warnings - death, canc ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2024
Parenting A Child Through Mental Health Struggles With Kristina Kuzmic
I am joined with the beautifully authentic and encouraging Kristina Kuzmic. Kristina shares her own journey of parenting Luca, her son who was struggling with depression, anxiety and even thoughts of suicide.The conversation highlights the importance of curiousity, connection, em ... Show More
42m 56s