You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN4:18 -- Ed lost his spine and betrayed a friend17:19 -- When is it too late to speak up25:54 -- Is AI the END of US32:04 -- The power of self sustainability36:58 -- Community grocery stores44:10 -- Canada's airports are going private?!?!1:00:13 -- Canada is joining the EU?1:08:49 -- COMMENT COMMENTARYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!We’re back with another brand new episode! This week, we’re celebrating Amir’s birthday, talking about the joys of getting older and what happens when your metabolism decides to quit on you 😂. We also get into some wild tech conversations — is your TV spying on you, have hackers officially lost their way, and can we PLEASE leave the iPhone in 2026??And of course, we couldn’t have an episode without getting into some Toronto and Canadian current events. We talk about bike lanes, whether transit is actually more reliable than driving, and the ongoing conversations around Islam, and Quebec’s latest moves. There’s definitely a lot to unpack this week 👀.To finish things off, we dive into an AITA about avoiding a friend — because sometimes you just need to protect your peace lol.So grab a snack/drink, start your chores, or go for a very long drive and hang out with your cousins! We hope you enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for all the love, comments, DMs, and support. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss more episodes and vlogs!WE LOVE YALL! ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN4:00 -- AMIR'S B-DAY7:09 -- When your metabolism quits19:36 -- Your TV is spying on you31:20 -- Hackers have lost their way35:04 -- Can we leave iPhone in 2026??38:06 -- Who gets RID of bike lanes??45:10 -- Is Transit more reliable than driving51:38 -- So Islam is the problem eh?58:47 -- Sharia who?1:04:05 -- Quebec needs a defazz1:08:09 -- AITA: For avoiding a friendAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN0:50 -- We got Hararis in Portland?!?4:00 -- I got robbed7:02 -- The streets of America are sad10:20 -- Toronto Transit woes24:51 -- Immigrants have a hoarding issue36:07 -- Using AI to scam people48:32 -- Update on Lindsey Clancy52:13 -- Is race at play with Clancy?55:40 -- Odyssey ReviewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!We got one of our fave recurring guests, Khalid on the pod this week to talk to us all about Barakah Rewards. A beautiful initiative that he started with an amazing team. We can't wait for you to learn all about it! You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFor more information on Barakah Rewards:https://barakahrewards.com/https://www.instagram.com/barakahrewardshttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebarakahrewardsFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN2:21 -- What is Barakah Rewards?5:40 -- Who's on the team?8:26 -- Is Mississauga the new Halal food capital?9:45 -- Keeping money within the Muslim community14:13 -- Reminiscing on Makkah and Madina21:06 -- When is Barakah rewards going international?24:52 -- Muslim hospitality is peak31:53 -- Leaving the podcast life35:53 -- The art of promotion on socials41:03 -- What's the catch with Barakah Rewards?45:53 -- Dealing with negative people51:28 -- Selling your soul for a cheque53:28 -- Where is Barakah Rewards in 5 years?55:13 -- Why mentors are important1:03:33 -- How can you join Barakah Rewards?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN1:18 -- HIDE YA KIDS! - The EDP Doc.8:40 -- Roblox's DARK underbelly14:43 -- The Lindsay Clansy trial36:48 -- Muslim TikTok needs to STOP this!56:01 -- We need to communicate better57:54 -- AITA: For leading on a non-Muslim man?1:09:51 -- COMMENT COMMENTARYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN3:11 -- Getting "caught" using AI10:05 -- Why does Gen Z hate AI37:33 -- NO MORE AIRPORT38:52 -- Leave our Mayor ALONE!41:09 -- Mamdani Man44:45 -- It was never the Immigrants58:32 -- Spider-Man Review1:02:41 -- COMMENT COMMENTARYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!This episode was recorded before we found out that our grandmother Fatuma Abdulqadir passed away. We miss her everyday and humbly ask you all to keep her in your du'ahs ❤️You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN2:10 -- Spain vs. Argentina10:21 -- Sports are boring14:30 -- HALAL EVERYWHEEEREEE16:24 -- Dealing with burnout19:10 -- Is Gen Z changing corporate culture?23:34 -- Is Hustle culture dead?35:55 -- TAKE YOUR KIDS OUTSIDE!41:52 -- AITAH: Declining to pay for a friend's wedding54:53 -- COMMENT COMMENTARYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN1:12 -- Having a Matrix moment5:25 -- We did a Live show...technically8:27 -- Avatar TLAB live action vs. cartoon20:25 -- Love Island is FINALLY Over35:02 -- What's a proper age gap?37:40 -- Canadians are ANNOYING54:22 -- North America is burning!59:47 -- COMMENT COMMENTARYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN3:14 -- Fitness Trackers are a SCAM15:28 -- If you could not fail24:59 -- Socialism is coming for America!36:53 -- Is Canada moving backwards?43:52 -- They're going to destroy DT Toronto49:36 -- The Muslim country immigrant problem1:01:35 -- COMMENT COMMENTARYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINSSSS!!!!This week we were joined by a very special guest, Hodan Osman - a social worker who pivoted to faith-based therapy and more recently opened up her own practice, ma sha Allah! In this episode, Hodan sat down with us to talk about her journey to becoming a therapist, the stigma behind mental health and thoughts on AI therapy.You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you, cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow Hodan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eblatherapy/For more information about Ebla, visit their website: https://www.eblatherapy.com/Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcastFollow us on:IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN2:61 -- How long has Hodan been doing therapy?5:18 -- What got Hodan into therapy?6:01 -- How do Therapists start their career?6:58 -- How do you choose a Therapist?12:40 -- Can a Therapist turn people away?14:40 -- Are Psychiatrists and Therapists the same?16:56 -- Thoughts on AI therapists?23:30 -- How do you combat loneliness?26:00 -- Convincing your parents to try therapy32:27 -- Can a community member be your Therapist?34:40 -- Taking therapy home with you36:16 -- Does the degree make a difference?38:22 -- Giving therapy and its emotional toll40:20 -- Does a Therapist need therapy?42:50 -- Misconceptions about therapy45:50 -- General advice for your mental health49:00 -- Can you ever complete therapy?50:10 -- Starting a private practice?52:42 -- Prescribing dhikr54:47 -- Working with non-Muslims56:46 -- Can Therapists have biases1:00:00 -- 5 Year goalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy