The Six Degrees Podcast
The Six Degrees Podcast
Podcast Description
The Six Degrees Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the diverse voices within our Muslim community who have lived experiences with mental health. Through heartfelt stories and unique lessons, our guests openly share their personal journeys, to create understanding and connection. We also invite esteemed scholars and community leaders to provide their insights on mental health and Islamic psychology, bridging faith and well-being. Join us as we explore the intersection of mental health and spirituality, creating a supportive space for dialogue, healing, and growth.
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The podcast focuses on mental health within the Muslim community, exploring topics such as Islamic psychology, addiction recovery, masculinity, and spirituality. Episodes like 'Understanding Islamic Psychology' and 'Navigating ADHD as a Muslim Woman' provide insight into personal challenges and solutions while bridging cultural and religious contexts.
The Six Degrees Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the diverse voices within our Muslim community who have lived experiences with mental health. Through heartfelt stories and unique lessons, our guests openly share their personal journeys, to create understanding and connection. We also invite esteemed scholars and community leaders to provide their insights on mental health and Islamic psychology, bridging faith and well-being. Join us as we explore the intersection of mental health and spirituality, creating a supportive space for dialogue, healing, and growth.
Hosted by Hana and Ahmed, this episode features Heba Moubarak – a maternal and child health nurse, and a mother navigating the silent heaviness of postnatal depression.
Heba shares her raw, deeply personal journey through early motherhood – the emotional numbness, the guilt, and the pressure to hold it all together. From silent tears to intrusive thoughts, she speaks openly about the mental load too many mothers carry alone.
This episode explores the intersections of mental health, motherhood, and faith – and asks what it really means to show up for the mothers in our communities.
Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussion of postnatal depression and suicidal thoughts. If this content may be distressing, we encourage you to prioritise your wellbeing – pause, skip, or seek support as needed.If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
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