The relationship between mental health and faith is a topic that has long been riddled with confusion, debate, and much misconception. In this podcast, we sit down with Ziyad Serhan, an accredited mental health educator who co-founded the organization "Educaid" to help shed light on mental health within the community. Support the show
Apr 15
Why Did We Stop Caring About the Uyghur Genocide?
Over 5 million Uyghur Muslims have passed through China's concentration camps and that number comes from China itself. With mosques locked, the hijab banned, and an entire language being erased from children's mouths, East Turkistan is facing a slow, silent genocide the world has ... Show More
48m 49s
Mar 30
Will The Revival of The Khilafah Protect Muslims? Dr. Ovamir Anjum
For over a century, the Muslim world has been divided into nation states, borders, and political systems that often leave Muslims weak, divided, and unable to protect each other. From Palestine and Al Aqsa to conflicts across the Muslim world, many are asking a difficult question ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 10
Iran, Greater Israel And The Temple Prophecy Nobody Is Talking About | Dr. Ali Ataie
Today we discuss Dajjal, Iran, Israel, and the powerful religious symbolism surrounding conflict in the Middle East. As tensions rise across the region, ancient scriptures and end-times prophecy are increasingly invoked in political rhetoric and public discourse.In this conversat ... Show More
1h 28m
Dec 2018
Ep 45 - The Link Between Spirituality and Mental Health
Berak Hussain, a Muslim mental health speaker and Islamic counsellor and therapist, is pioneering the way for not only opening up discussions around mental health in general, but to also help Muslim communities break away from cultural taboos around ignoring mental health issues ... Show More
39m 43s
Nov 2023
Ep. 227 – Mental Health Series with Joe Loizzo
<p>For episode 227 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health by applying the tools of Buddhist wisdom and spiritual practice.</p> ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2022
Season Finale - Are Religiosity and Mental Health Connected? with Dr. Osman Umarji and Dr. Farah Islam
The importance of mental health is discussed everywhere today, from workplaces and schools to television shows and social media. In most cases, however, it has a distinctly secular approach. There is rarely any mention of the role that faith and spirituality can play in mental we ... Show More
42m 33s
Nov 2023
Ep. 228 – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD
<p>For episode 228 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health by applying the tools of Buddhist wisdom and spiritual practice.</p> ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2023
Ep. 210 – Mental Health Series with Reggie Hubbard
<p>For episode 210 of the Metta Hour, we are beginning a special Mental Health Series!</p><p>In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health. Applying the tools of Buddhist wisdom and spiritual prac ... Show More
1h 2m