Islamic Life Coach School Podcast

• Part 3: Microaggressions. How to Deal With Them

  Recognizing microaggressions is one thing—responding to them is another. In this episode, we break down the art of addressing microaggressions with assertiveness, wisdom, and emotional control. Whether you gently correct someone (call-in) or firmly set a boundary (call-out), the goal isn’t to prove a point—it’s to protect your peace.The 3-Step Framework for Responding to Microaggressions: Emotional Regulation – How to ground yourself before responding Choosing Your Approach – The difference between calling in and calling out Holding Your Ground – Maintaining dignity, self-respect, and clarityEvery response you give teaches people how to treat you. The way you hold yourself in these moments determines whether you stay in cycles of silent harm or step into self-respect and empowerment.This isn’t easy work. You’ll have moments of doubt, but your voice matters, and your boundaries are valid. In this episode, we share real-life examples of firm yet compassionate responses and explore the balance between strength and empathy.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If this podcast has benefited you, imagine the value of a one-on-one meeting with me! Click below to schedule your FREE consultation. Discover solutions with no obligation.https://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/appointments

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• Part 2: Microaggressions, Categories

  Microaggressions might seem small and insignificant in isolation, but they function as seeds of harm that, when left unchecked, will grow into deeper patterns of emotional distress and damaged relationships. This episode builds on our previous discussion by providing a comprehensive framework for identifying distinct categories of microaggressions that might be affecting your life.The power of recognition cannot be overstated. When you develop awareness of these patterns, you begin to see where you've been allowing harm into your lives and relationships. This episode offers specific examples within each category, from the invasive questioning so common in Muslim communities .----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If this podcast has benefited you, imagine the value of a one-on-one meeting with me! Click below to schedule your FREE consultation. Discover solutions with no obligation.https://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/appointments

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• Part 1: Microaggressions, Protection Against Silent Disrespect

  This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on microaggressions, framed through the lens of spiritual purification in preparation for Ramadan.Microaggressions may seem subtle and harmless, but they are anything but. These small, everyday slights accumulate into patterns that erode confidence, distort self-worth, and set the stage for bigger harms, whether in relationships, communities, or even within ourselves.This episode explores:What microaggressions are and how they differ from overt discrimination.The spectrum of awareness—from calculated subtle attacks to unintentional biases.How microaggressions shape the brain and train us to tolerate disrespect.Why these behaviors are not “just jokes” or “small annoyances” but the early signs of emotional harm.The impact of microaggressions in marriage, community, and personal relationships.How to recognize, name, and interrupt microaggressions before they become the foundation for toxic dynamics.You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of why microaggressions matter, how they impact you long-term, and the power of awareness to break the cycle.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If this podcast has benefited you, imagine the value of a one-on-one meeting with me! Click below to schedule your FREE consultation. Discover solutions with no obligation.https://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/appointments

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• Your Imprints Are Making Your Life Choices

  “What if the deepest truths you believe about yourself… aren’t actually true?”Your reality isn’t shaped by conscious choices, t’s shaped by imprints. The beliefs you hold about love, money, confidence, and success aren’t objective truths. They’re just thoughts that have been repeated so many times, with enough emotion and reinforcement, that they no longer feel like thoughts… they feel like facts.In this episode, we unravel the power of psychological imprinting:How your subconscious mind collects “evidence” to turn thoughts into hardwired beliefsWhy you feel stuck in patterns that seem impossible to breakHow imprints shape your relationships, self-worth, and financial realityThe hidden ways cultural conditioning has influenced your decisionsHow to reprogram your mind and rewrite the imprints that keep you trappedIf you’ve ever felt like you’re “just not that kind of person” or that certain things are simply true for you—this episode will challenge everything you think you know.You'll learn in this deposits:The Neuroscience of Change: How to Rewire an ImprintSpot it – Identify the belief that feels “true.”Question it – Where did this come from? Who told you this?Interrupt the loop – Say something new to yourself.Live the new reality – Embody the opposite belief in small ways.Your brain is malleable. It wants to change. The same way an imprint was formed is the same way it can be undone, with repetition, emotion, and new experiences.Your mind only works to prove what you already believe.Let’s rewrite your story, together.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If this podcast has benefited you, imagine the value of a one-on-one meeting with me! Click below to schedule your FREE consultation. Discover solutions with no obligation.https://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/appointments

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• Turn Burden of Empathy in a Superpower

  Empathy is a beautiful gift—the ability to deeply feel, understand, and connect with others. But when left unchecked, it will turn into something else entirely: an emotional burden, a trap, even a silent form of self-destruction.In this episode, we’re breaking down the fine line between using empathy as a superpower versus letting it turn you into an emotional pack mule. If you constantly feel drained, overwhelmed, or responsible for everyone else’s emotions, this episode will shake you awake.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How empathy really works (and why most people misunderstand it)The #1 mistake empaths make that leads to burnoutWhy absorbing other people’s emotions doesn’t actually help themHow to use empathy as a tool instead of letting it control youThe difference between healthy empathy and becoming a doormatWhy guilt is a liar—and how to stop falling for itHow to set boundaries without feeling like a terrible personIf you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted from carrying other people’s feelings, this episode will give you the perspective shift you need to start using your empathy for good—without losing yourself in the process.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If this podcast has benefited you, imagine the value of a one-on-one meeting with me! Click below to schedule your FREE consultation. Discover solutions with no obligation.https://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/appointments

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