lost in our thoughts
lost in our thoughts
Diya and Mina
Welcome to the lost in our thoughts podcast with Diya and Mina! We just about discuss everything from A to Z, so listen in if you fancy a safe space and some of our waffling :)
EP 10 - the end... of ramadan 2022
Salaams everyone! In the last of our ramadan specials we have a more relaxed episode with just me and Diya. We talk about our Taraweeh stories and funny experiences and what makes this ramadan different to others. At the end we touch on current affairs including the ELM and the attack on Masjid Al Aqsa.Jzk for the lovely Ayesha for editing this episode, here is her insta :)https://www.instagram.com/ayeshavisuals/Do follow us on insta for any updates and feel free to DM us with any feedback, we love hearing from you guys!https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/
Apr 29, 2022
36 min
EP 9 - loving yourself is loving Allah (ft. Faatimah)
Salaams everyone! This episodes consists of our guest going through some aspects of Allah's name - Al-Jameel (The Most Beautiful) and the importance of self esteem in Islam. She talks of her own personal experience of putting on the hijab in France and the difficulties she faced and links it back to the name Al-Jameel. She ends with practical ways in which we can implement this name of Allah SWT in our own lives, which we hope you all benefit from إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ !Our guest is going by the pen name Faatimah in this episode as she has chosen to remain anonymous, we ask you to respect her wishes and keep her in your duas!Follow us on instagram for any updates and feel free to DM us with any feedback <3https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/
Apr 22, 2022
56 min
EP 8 - her umrah story (ft. Nourshin)
Salaams everyone! In today's episode, we are joined by Nourshin (@ukhti.foodie on insta) where she talks about her umrah stories and the differences between each umrah she has been on. She also discusses her niqab journey whilst dropping some beneficial islamic reminders and advice! We hope you guys enjoy!Do follow us on insta and DM us with any feedback <3https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/
Apr 15, 2022
59 min
EP 7 - a convert's journey to islam
Salaams everyone! In today's episode, we are joined by a very special guest who speaks about how he found islam, knew it was the religion for him and his emotions towards his first ever Ramadhan this year! This is the first of our Ramadhan weekly specials, so we hope you enjoy إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ ! Our guest would also like to be anonymised so we hope that you respect this <3Follow our insta for any updates or if you want to DM us with feedback!https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/And jzk to our amazing editor! May Allah SWT bless her, ameen <3https://www.instagram.com/ayeshavisuals/
Apr 8, 2022
45 min
EP 6 - coping with loss (ft. Intisar)
Salaams everyone! In today's episode we're joined by a special guest - Intisar. We talk about our experiences with death and how we coped with our emotions during our grief. We wanted to record this episode to share our experiences and create a safe space and so we hope you can find comfort in this episode!Feel free to DM us on instagram for any feedback or if you want to discuss some topics we covered in the episode!https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/And a special thanks to our editor, Ayesha!! :)https://www.instagram.com/ayeshavisuals/
Mar 27, 2022
EP 5 - reflections
Salaams everyone! In todays episode we play the freshly grounded game and we let it steer our conversation. Towards the end we are joined by a special guest: Inti! We discuss the following questions: What motivates you to get out of bed every morning?, What's one piece of advice you can give me?, and tell me one islamic reminder that has stayed with you till this day. Do give this a listen to hear what we have to say and we hope you enjoy!Do follow us on instagram for any updates and dm us with feedback!https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/This episode was also edited by the amazing @ayeshavisuals on insta, Jzk sis <3https://www.instagram.com/ayeshavisuals/
Feb 20, 2022
41 min
EP 4 - a conversation on culture (PART 2) ft. Muntasir
Salaams everyone! In todays episode, we're joined with Muntasir (once again) and we talk about the controversial roles of gender in South Asian culture. We hope you guys enjoy and please do DM us with feedback!https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/
Feb 8, 2022
52 min
EP 3 - a conversation on culture (PART 1) ft. Muntasir
Salaams everyone, join us as we talk with a guest - Muntasir - on the topic of South Asian culture. In part 1 we talk about the difficulties of growing up as a South Asian surrounded by Western culture as well as navigating the clashes between culture and religion. (p.s we also have a lengthy discussion on jalebis)Do follow us on Instagram and feel free to DM us :)https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/
Jan 30, 2022
1 hr 7 min
EP 2 - back home stories
Salaams everyone, in todays episode we talk about our back home stories in Pakistan and Bangladesh and we also do a two truths one lie! Follow our instagram for any updates and feel free to dm us with any feedback!https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/
Jan 16, 2022
44 min
EP 1 - get to know us!
Salaam everyone! This is a quick introductory episode where we talk about why we started the podcast, how we met, and our future plans. We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!Please do follow our instagram for any updates <3https://www.instagram.com/lostinourthoughtspod/
Dec 18, 2021
29 min