I speak with Hafsa Farrukh in the aftermath of Dua Zahra case. - Where do we as parents let our guard down? - What are certain red flags that we as should not take lightly? - Why is it harder for girls in our society to open up about their personal lives to their parents than it is for boys? - Role of fathers in our society in being able, conscious parents? This and so much more as I speak with Hafsa about what makes a conscious parent and how we can focus on quality rather than quantity when it comes to spending time with our children.

My conversation with Dr. Omaima Mehmood who speaks with me about the application of her experience, education and exposure in the form of a comprehensive Lifestyle solution to most of the issues facing her patients. This also includes a focus on mental health as importantly as there is on other physical ailments. - What is Lifestyle Modification? - How can she help you or someone you love through any physical or mental issues? - How does spirituality or religion come into play with Dr. Mehmood's LSM system?

My conversation with a successful former Euless City Council Member who is now running for Texas State House (District 92). - Why Salman suspended his run for Senate? - Why he chose to run for State House for Texas instead? - What is the exercise of Re-Districting after each Census? - How has Texas Legislature used this to their favor? Take a listen to a very insightful Salman Bhojani as he shared his experience of public office and educates us on how we can increase our participation and broaden our political horizon.

My conversation with a guidance counselor of over fifteen years and clinical psychologist of over six year. We talk about different aspects of educational institutes and how psychology plays an important part in building the character and personalities of students (if used the right way).

My conversation with a Riffat Yusaf who is a registered psycotherapist and a certified hypnotherapist in Canada in addition to having practiced in Pakistan in relation to various mental health domains. We speak about the challenges faces parents in raising boys in this day and age as we answer questions from parents all over the world.

I speak with Misbah Khan about the attitude of desi parents towards mental health help for children, their involvement and how parental roles vary in terms of approaching mental health help for children. Furthermore, we touch base on: - How early is it for parents to introduce the concept of punishment and reward to a young child? - How does a pattern of reward or punishment help build expectations for a child's development?

- Why do we force the right to exist on a six week old fetus but not on a school going child? Why the discrimination? - Why would so many women in Texas legislature vote for the Abortion Ban? - Why is it that Governor of Texas calls President's business vaccine mandate an 'assault on freedom" but passes the Abortion Ban Bill which makes abortion beyond six weeks of pregnancy illegal in Texas? Let's talk!!!

Why Minar-e-Pakistan incident is reflection of a sick society in context of victim blaming. - Would you blame Ayesha if it were your mother, daughter, sister or wife in her place? - Why it is not about religion and more about or moral and social values? - Why we should not rely on leadership? - Why mental health focus is so critical in earlier years of a child's development - When someone says "No", You Stop!!!

In this follow up to my first conversation with Riffat Yusaf, we explore how to tackle if male household leaders face mental health issues in Desi communities. - How can we help them? - How to make mothers understand that their sons need help just like in any other health issue? - Why are we seeing suicide levels increase in desi communities?

This is a new series I've started where I will speak with a mental health professional of many years; Riffat Yusaf. I ask her questions that I have received from people of different backgrounds pertaining to religion, behaviors, child therapy, how to help friends through therapy and how to not judge anyone if they share the fact that they are seeing a mental health expert. Take a listen, share and let's talk!!!