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May 11
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Episode 7: Motherhood and the path to Al...

Noura Amkieh
About this episode

In this episode, we discuss the profound journey of motherhood by exploring the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with it. Noor shares her personal experiences, including the struggles of postpartum mental health, the importance of community support, and the balance between joy and grief in motherhood. We emphasize the need for mothers to be gentle with themselves and to seek help when needed, while also reflecting on the spiritual dimensions of parenting within the Islamic context.

You can find Noor on:

https://www.instagram.com/mhp.noorawad/

https://linktr.ee/Mhp.noorawad

You can find me on:

Website: https://nouraamkieh.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nafsandtherapy

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