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.
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Dr. Shaakira Abdullah - The Halal Sexpert
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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 Support the showAv Nye Armstrong
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How to become an animator - Adam Dix
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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 path to becoming an animator. Support the showAv Nye Armstrong
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Tootles Armstrong - The Importance of Earth Day
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My mother comes on and talks about the importance of Earth Day and saving our environment. Support the showAv Nye Armstrong
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Brigette McKern - New Lungs = New Life
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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 reason I am in self-isolation. Listen to her story and get to know a person who benefits from you taking …
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Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez - From the Front Lines of the ER
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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. patreon.com/happypeoplepod Social Media Links: Happy People Podcast Instagram: @HappyPeoplePod Nye’s Instagram: @NyeArmstrong Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, G…
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Yaser Birjas - How To Keep Your Faith Strong In This Trying Time
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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/contactus To Follow & Support Sh. Yaser Birjas: Social Media Links: Yaser Birjas’s Instagram: @yaser_birjas Muslim Counseling: Click Here To support more e…
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Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - Covid-19 Mental Health Check Up
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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. To Follow & Support Sabaa Afzal: Social Media Links:Instagram: @happiness.co.counseling Website: Click H…
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Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - How to Deal With Narcissistic Behavior and Gaslighting.
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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. To Follow & Support Sabaa Afzal: Social Media Links:Instagram: @happiness.co.counseling Website: Click Here To support mor…
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Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - What Is Trauma & Nye Uncovers Childhood Trauma
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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 Afzal: Social Media Links:Instagram: @happiness.co.counseling Website: Click Here To support more episodes like this. Please check…
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Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - Depression Can Slowly Overtake You - How To Fight It
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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 Sabaa Afzal: Social Media Links: Instagram: @happiness.co.counseling Website: Click Here To support more episodes like this. Ple…
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Abdul-Kareem AL-Selwady - Pushing Past Failure Towards Greatness
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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 & Support Abdul-Kareem AL-Selwady: Social Media Links: Instagram: @selwadymma To support more episodes like this. Please chec…
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Sabaa Afzal M.A, LPC - If You Don't Deal With Your Anxiety, Anxiety Will Deal With You.
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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 Afzal: Social Media Links:Instagram: @happiness.co.counseling Website: Click Here To support more episodes like this. Please chec…
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Sabaa Afzal - Her path to healing from trauma and anxiety.
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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 podcast. We hit it off so well… this might become a monthly thing along with my other interviews. God Will…
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Yaser Birjas - Answering Your Questions About Pain and Patience
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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/contactus The Islamic difference between patience and acceptance. Should we speak up against things we consider wrong, or be patient to keep the peace? How does one keep renewin…
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Yaser Birjas - Are Women Oppressed In Islam?
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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/contactus People think that women are oppressed by wearing hijab, is this true? How can I start wearing hijab? Are women who wear hijab less Muslim? Why are women cursed if they…
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Yaser Birjas - How to Connect with God - Episode 4
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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/contactus Are prayers and duaas said in English as effective as being said in Arabic? If you can't fast and pray, how can a person still feel connected to Ramadan? How do you ra…
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Yaser Birjas - Answering Your Questions About New Muslims
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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/contactus What's the best advice for someone looking into Islam for the first time? What should be learned first when it comes to Islam? What path should converts follow if they…
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Yaser Birjas - Marriage is Love, Mercy, Passion, & Compassion. Ramadan Series Episode 2
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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 helped me over come one of the most difficult times of my life. To Follow & Support Sh. Yaser Birjas: Social …
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Yaser Birjas - The Accidental Imam- Ramadan Series Episode 1
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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 him several times. His advice is always so useful and practical. Find Sh. Yaser Birjas here: https://www.in…
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Episode 18 - Dedicating His Life To Making Connections - Sajjad Shah
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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 helping people find partners in a digital age where we are as isolated as we are linked. The driving mission of hi…
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Episode 17 - How Being Diagnosed With M.S. Changed Her Life - Fatimah Aulaqi
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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: Fatimah’s Instagram: @fit_tima Fatimah’s Youtube: Tima Tube Kamilah Hijab Website: kamilahhijab.com/ To support more episodes like th…
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Episode 16 - "Where The Hell Are Your Pants?!?!" - Jennifer Armstrong
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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. Support the showAv Jennifer Armstrong
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Episode 15 - Directing Jack Black, Post Malone, Megan Fox and more! - John Warder
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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 energy and I loved talking with him. Support the showAv Nye Armstrong
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Episode 14 - How the Tragedy of 9/11 Lead Her To Convert To Islam - Nahela Morales
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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. Support the showAv Nye Armstrong
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Episode 13 - How To Become The Janitor Of Your Soul - Dr. Andrew Stoker
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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 minister, what he has learned from Muslims, and what Christmas means to him. I truly love this man like a …
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Episode 12 - America's Imam Used To Identify As Agnostic - Sh. Omar Suleiman
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Sh. Omar Suleiman, is an Islamic Scholar, Civil Rights activist, Founder of Yaqeen Institute, and a friend. I’ve known him for almost 8 years and I am extremely thankful for the guidance he’s given me over the years and the support he gives me and others like me. Its sometimes strange to think that he is younger than me, but maturity and wisdom is …
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Episode 11 - A Rabbi's Opinion & Perspective on Israel - Rabbi Nancy Kasten
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Today’s guest is Rabbi Nancy Kasten and this episode was supposed to be about Hanukkah, since today is the last day of Hanukkah. But our conversation quickly turned to Israel. In this episode she talks in depth on Israel and her opinions on the subject. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 10 - Preparing Yourself For Negativity And Doubt -Alia Salem
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Alia Salem, prepared herself for the backlash she would get from breaking new ground with F.A.C.E. Her job isn't easy and it is often thankless, but she sees the need to help those in need. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 9 - Coping With The Worst Of Humanity And Staying Positive - Alia Salem
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Alia Salem, known to those that don't understand her mission as the 'Imam Hunter'. She shares with me her vision for her organization F.A.C.E. and how she coped with abuse. She is an amazing woman and one I find endlessly fascinating to talk to. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 8 - Raising 7 Children As A Single Mother - Sofia Sharieff
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Sofia Sharieff is a single mother of 7 wonderful children. We talk about the pain of divorce, watching your child struggle for their life, and raising 7 unique unicorn children. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 7 - Take A Leap Into The Unknown For Better Mental Health - Joel Lopez
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Joel Lopez has overcome quiet a bit and he is an exceptional human. We discuss taking leaps of faith and relocating to help restructure your mental health. And how new environments help you grow into the person you want to become. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 6 - Chase The Best In Your Industry & Beat Them - Fawzi Yahya
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Fawzi Yahya, is an amazing film maker. He talks about how you shouldn't try to compete within your small community. Chase the best in the industry, and do better. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 5 - Breaking Expectations and Making Your Own Path - Naim Rahman
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Naim Rahman is a UX/UI designer with a passion for food and free thinking. He defied cultural expectations and made his own path. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 4 - The Difficulties of Motherhood and Fighting Expectations - Sahara Elmoumi
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Sahara and I talk about body image, expectations of motherhood, breast-feeding and my social awkwardness. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 3 - Following Your Dreams & Taking Opportunities - Oliver Caddy
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Today's guest is Oliver Caddy. He was visiting us for a short time and he is an amazing travel companion. Surprise guest towards the end of the episode. Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 2 - Rebuilding After Betrayal - Sadaf Ahmed
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Today's guest is Sadaf Ahmed. I hope those that have been through personal trauma can find hope in Sadaf’s story. The journey is never easy and filled with speed bumps. There is hope and light at the end of dark tunnels. Enjoy! Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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Episode 1 - How To Not Take Stress Home With You - Aceil Rashid
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Victims Advocate, Aceil Rashid, is on the pod today! Support the showAv Happy People Podcast
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