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Rahma with Rose

Rahma with Rose

Dr. Rose Aslan

Welcome to "Rahma with Rose," a bold space of warmth, understanding, and pluralism in a world that often feels chaotic, polarized, and judgmental. You are not alone, and the stories I share here will reinforce this.

Join Dr. Rose Aslan, transformational life coach, scholar of religion, and breathwork teacher, as she delves into inspiring stories, practical tips, and thought-provoking and heartfelt conversations with thought leaders, healers, coaches, mental health professionals, scholars, and others.

Get inspired and learn about it, and join me in the quiet revolution of women healing around the world.

Links: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan and website: compassionflow.com

22 - Launching Season 2: Remaining in a State of Compassion Amidst Challenging Times
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  • 22 - Launching Season 2: Remaining in a State of Compassion Amidst Challenging Times

    Rose welcomes listeners back to Rahma with Rose for the podcast's second season. She offers an update about her life and struggles and describes her Ramadan 2024 experience. She emphasizes the need to stay empathetic and aware while witnessing the genocide of the people of Gaza.

    Rose talks about the difficult but empowering process of unshaming and models why unshaming can be so powerful. She invites listeners to join her on her path towards healing and rahma, or compassion, offering practical strategies for getting closer to their authentic selves.



    Support the show

    Find out more about Rose's work, including the Rahma Collective: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
    Website: https://compassionflow.com

    Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new

    Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev

    Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • 21 - Exploring Inner Strength and Overcoming Adversity: A Conversation with Zaahida Mahomedy

    In this podcast episode, Zaahida Mahomedy shares her spiritual awakening and personal growth journey. Beginning her spiritual exploration at 13, influenced by her grandmother's devotion to the Qur’an, Zaahida navigated the challenges of growing up in a conservative Indian Muslim community in apartheid South Africa. Her journey took a significant turn in her mid-20s when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. This health crisis deepened her spiritual path and highlighted the connection between emotional well-being and physical health.

    Zaahida emphasizes the importance of emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and setting boundaries in the healing process. She talks about redefining her identity as a Muslim woman and advocating a holistic and personal engagement with the Quran. Zaahida's story is an inspiring example of resilience and transformation, demonstrating the power of faith and inner work in overcoming life's challenges and embracing authentic living.

    Visit Zaahida on Instagram: @liveinspiredza or her website: https://zaahidamahomedy.com/.

    Support the show

    Find out more about Rose's work, including the Rahma Collective: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
    Website: https://compassionflow.com

    Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new

    Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev

    Fri, 15 Dec 2023
  • 20 - On Being a Professional Muslim: Rose Aslan Interviewed on "I'm a Muslim (And That's OK!)" Podcast

    In this episode, Rose candidly converses with Shehla Faiza on her podcast, I'm a Muslim (And That's OK!), sharing her experiences as a "professional Muslim" in the U.S. and why she eventually left that role. Rose discussed the challenges and pressures she faced while representing Islam in academia and interfaith activism, particularly during the Trump era. She also discusses her decision to relocate to Istanbul and shift away from academia. This time, Rose is the guest being interviewed instead of the host, and she offers a deep dive into the complexities of public representation of Islam in the United States. Rose gives props to those continuing the hard but necessary work while also realizing that her time in that field had come to an end, at least in her former roles.


    Watch this episode on Youtube on Shehla’s channel here.


    Visit her website: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/


    Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/

    Support the show

    Find out more about Rose's work, including the Rahma Collective: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
    Website: https://compassionflow.com

    Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new

    Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev

    Fri, 08 Dec 2023
  • 19 - Finding the Divine in a Secular Society: A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Masterton

    Listen to my chat with Dr. Rebecca Masterton as we explore her journey of finding spiritual meaning in secular British society. Rebecca talks honestly about feeling out of place in a society where deep spirituality isn't often a priority. She shares her story of how finding Islam brought her peace and a sense of fitting in.

    In our conversation, Rebecca also gets real about balancing intuition with rationality and the dangers of blindly following spiritual teachers. From being a normal British teenager with a thirst for knowledge, to following a Hindu guru as a college student, later joining a Sufi order, and finally finding her path within Shi'ism, Rebecca's journey reveals her curiosity about the world and deep longing for connecting to the Divine.

    Influenced by her deep understanding of Shi’i theology, she highlights why it's key to balancing our inner feelings with smart thinking – this isn't just about believing; it’s about understanding ourselves and the choices we make in our lives. Tune in for a real, down-to-earth discussion about navigating faith, questioning norms, and forging your own path.

    Find out more about Dr. Rebecca Masterton at her website: https://onlineshiastudies.com.


    Support the show

    Find out more about Rose's work, including the Rahma Collective: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
    Website: https://compassionflow.com

    Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new

    Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev

    Fri, 01 Dec 2023
  • 18 - Finding Peace within the Ambiguity of Life and Spirituality: A Conversation with Amanda Quraishi

    In this episode, I speak with Amanda Quraishi, aka Q, about her life journey through numerous religious and spiritual communities. We walk through the sensitive territory of leaving a cult in her youth, exploring various spiritual paths, and becoming a Muslim interfaith activist in the post-9/11 United States.  

    Q shares her candid struggles with mental health, the challenges of representing Islam for several decades, and how she endured and came out of intense burnout from community activism. Q discusses the complexities of navigating spirituality in a modern context, her struggles with spiritual identity, and how she now embraces sitting in peace with the ambiguity of life. We discuss ways in which Q found herself again after intense introspection and healing work and how she practices self-care and connection with others.


    Amanda Quraishi, aka Q, is a writer from Austin, Texas.

    Visit her website: amandaquraishi.com

    Social Media Links:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaTheQ
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaquraishi/
    Fediverse: https://realsocial.life/@imtheq
    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/imtheq.bsky.social
    Threads:https://www.threads.net/@amandaquraishi

    Support the show

    Find out more about Rose's work, including the Rahma Collective: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslan
    Website: https://compassionflow.com

    Support Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new

    Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev

    Fri, 17 Nov 2023
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