Podcasts by Not Another Mum Pod

#1 PodGems Week 1 diary: Lockdown loss - Museum of London’s Permanent Collection (Ramadan Stories Project) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.358443

#PodGems Week 1 diary: Lockdown loss

Entering Ramadan 2020, I share my first diary entry where I reflect on the loss of a loved one in Corona times, and say a prayer for ...

Intro track with Nafisa&Tasneem from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.252931

Our intro shows a snapshot of us getting ready for our podcast - trying to put the kids to bed. They come up with every excuse under the sun including wanting '5 more minutes' to 'I ...

Outro track with Nafisa&Tasneem from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.247351

The outro ends our episodes with a reminder of how to stay in touch and all our contact/social media details. It then moves onto a clip of our children still hanging on to us, threatening to ...

1. The Pilot: You&Me (with Nafisa&Tasneem) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.240825

Just two Muslim Mums kicking back, having fun and talking about life, relationships, family, motherhood and more.

 Launched in 2020, Not Another Mum Pod is a fun and relatable podcast that...

2. How we met our other halves...(with Nafisa&Tasneem) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.233794

Join Nafisa & Tasneem for a chat after hours ... where we discuss the Netflix show 'Indian Matchmaking,’ issues within our own culture when it comes to arranged marriages, as well as rev...

2.1. Pre-marriage encounters (bonus track with Nafisa&Tasneem) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.194582

As a little thank you for all your support, here’s a little bonus track following our last episode revealing how we met our other halves! Tune in to hear brief stories of pre-marital encounters ...

3. Lessons from lockdown (with Nafisa&Tasneem) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.186604

Here we reflect on three main lessons we learnt living through this pandemic and how this has shaped our lives today. So many of you will definitely relate! Share your lessons with us too.

4. Losing faith - why I left Islam (with guest Celina Hanif and hosts Nafisa&Tasneem) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.177285

In this new episode, we talk to Celina Hanif about what caused her to leave Islam and how she found her way back again. We discuss what the Muslim community can do to support those having a cris...

4.1. The masjid (mosque) and single mothers of boys - Bonus Track with Celina Hanif from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.169793

Tune in to hear what Celina has to say about how some mosques (masjids) treat single mothers of boys and what impact this has on keeping children connected to their faith. For the full episode, ...

5. Was my husband gay? (Part 1 - Aleenah's Story) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.160800

This episode is the first of two episodes that explores an asexual marriage. The intention behind this candid conversation is to bring to light the serious issues that can happen in a marriage, ...

6. Was my husband gay? (Part 2 - Aleenah's Story) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.090

This episode is the final part of two episodes that explores an asexual marriage. The intention behind this candid conversation is to bring to light the serious issues that can happen in a marri...

11.1 Bonus Track: The Story of Palestine with Eman Askar (@emmasworld.101) from 2023-12-12T18:06:30.067139

Instagram sea shanty on the ‘Story of Palestine’ was viewed 10 MILLION times in 48 HOURS! In honour of Palestine, especially for our audience, from the singer/songwriter herself...

#1 PodGems Week 1 diary: Lockdown loss - Museum of London’s Permanent Collection (Ramadan Stories Project) from 2022-03-07T15:34:50.886276

#PodGems Week 1 diary: Lockdown loss

Entering Ramadan 2020, I share my first diary entry where I reflect on the loss of a loved one in Corona times, and say a prayer for ...

2.1. Pre-marriage encounters (bonus track with Nafisa&Tasneem) from 2022-03-07T15:34:50.577042

As a little thank you for all your support, here’s a little bonus track following our last episode revealing how we met our other halves! Tune in to hear brief stories of pre-marital encounters ...

6. Was my husband gay? (Part 2 - Aleenah's Story) from 2022-03-07T15:34:50.443343

This episode is the final part of two episodes that explores an asexual marriage. The intention behind this candid conversation is to bring to light the serious issues that can happen in a marri...

14. Polygamy Part 1: I'm a second wife - not a home wrecker (with Layla) from 2022-01-07T19:15:15

Villain or heroine, friend or foe? We’ll let you decide as we speak to second-wife Layla who shares her story of how she became caught up in a love triangle.


From dealing with sharing...

12. Child Bride: A Story of Survival & Self-Discovery (Samra Zafar) from 2021-07-02T21:00

“People have this idea that child marriage is like a child being taken, kicking and screaming into a room and being chained or roped up or tied up, and then forced to sign somewhere. Force is not a...

11. LIVE from the Gaza Strip: the untold story behind the horror (with Nisreen Al-Khatib from Quds News Network) from 2021-05-21T22:27:27

Today’s episode is hard-hitting and at times emotional, but really, really important. As the world dissects what’s happening in Palestine, we’re putting aside the politics for now, and focussing on...

11.1. How has the Palestinian attacks affected our Eid? (Bonus track with Nafisa Rahimi) from 2021-05-14T15:30:06

On Eid day, I was elbow deep in cooking and frying, trying to manage kids' Eid breakfast when I got an unexpected call from BBC Asian Network's Big Debate team. They wanted me to talk about how the...

8. The ultimate betrayal: abused by a spiritual figure (Part 1 with Uzma & Ramzia) from 2021-01-22T01:00:59

This episode is the first of two episodes that uncovers Uzma’s story of how she was abused by a renowned spiritual leader. With the help of a trained counsellor Ramzia Akbari, specialising in sexua...

7. Living with cancer (with guest Naadia BE) from 2020-12-25T21:43

This is the heart-breaking story of Naadia's journey of living with terminal cancer; her fears, her heartbreak, not only battling with her health but also her faith. She shares how Keto gave her a ...

6. Was my husband gay? (Part 2 - Aleenah's Story) from 2020-11-27T17:59:53

This episode is the final part of two episodes that explores an asexual marriage. The intention behind this candid conversation is to bring to light the serious issues that can happen in a marriage...

#8 PodGems with Nafisa & Saami: Winter & Snow (Museum of London 'London Lives' Series) from 2020-06-01T16:21:59

This three-minute pod gem is the first of a trilogy of podcasts discussing themes around pictures of collections from the Museum of London (Memories of London Programme) as well as their intergener...

#7 PodGems with Nafisa & Saami: Fun & Games (Museum of London Project Series) from 2020-06-01T16:18:56

This three-minute pod gem is the first of a trilogy of podcasts discussing

themes around pictures of collections from the Museum of London (Memories of London Programme) as well as their i...

#7 PodGems with Nafisa & Saami: Fun & Games (Museum of London 'London Lives' Series) from 2020-06-01T16:18:56

This three-minute pod gem is the first of a trilogy of podcasts discussing

themes around pictures of collections from the Museum of London (Memories of London Programme) as well as their i...

#6 PodGems with Nafisa & Saami: Foods we eat (Museum of London 'London Lives' Series) from 2020-06-01T16:13:29

Museum of London Project Series

This three-minute pod gem is the first of a trilogy of podcasts discussing themes around pictures of collections from the Museum of London (Memories of Lond...

#6 PodGems with Nafisa & Saami: Foods we eat (Museum of London Project Series) from 2020-06-01T16:13:29

Museum of London Project Series

This three-minute pod gem is the first of a trilogy of podcasts discussing themes around pictures of collections from the Museum of London (Memories of Lond...

#5 PodGems Week 5: Interview with 8 year-old Saami on lockdown Ramadan & Eid - Museum of London’s Permanent Collection (Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-25T21:49:58

Here, I interview my 8 year-old son, Saami, giving a snapshot of how Ramadan in lockdown looked like for our family - what was different from last year and what was particularly challenging for us...

#5 PodGems Week 5: Interview with 8 year-old Saami on lockdown Ramadan & Eid (Museum of London’s Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-25T21:49:58

Here, I interview my 8 year-old son, Saami, giving a snapshot of how Ramadan in lockdown looked like for our family - what was different from last year and what was particularly challenging for us...

#4 PodGems Week 4 diary: Lockdown reflections - Museum of London’s Permanent Collection (Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-22T23:39:15

At the end of the fourth and final week of Ramadan, I share a bird’s-eye-view of this holy month and the impact Covid-19 has had on the world and families in Lockdown. This diary entry was part of ...

#4 PodGems Week 4 diary: Lockdown reflections (Museum of London’s Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-22T23:39:15

At the end of the fourth and final week of Ramadan, I share a bird’s-eye-view of this holy month and the impact Covid-19 has had on the world and families in Lockdown. This diary entry was part of ...

#3 PodGems Week 3 diary: In search of laylatul sleep…err…qadr! The Night of Power - Museum of London’s Permanent Collection (Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-15T23:33:56

In the third week of Ramadan, the last ten days hold extra value in worship. Here I reflect on the guilt, the shame and struggles that most mums experience this time, without fail, every year. I sh...

#3 PodGems Week 3 diary: In search of laylatul sleep…err…qadr! The Night of Power (Museum of London’s Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-15T23:33:56

In the third week of Ramadan, the last ten days hold extra value in worship. Here I reflect on the guilt, the shame and struggles that most mums experience this time, without fail, every year. I sh...

#2 PodGems Week 2 diary: Creature comforts - Museum of London’s Permanent Collection (Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-01T23:10:49

In my second diary entry of lockdown Ramadan 2020, I explore tangible and non-tangible items that brought us comfort, and helped us connect more – to our Creator as well as the wider world. This di...

#2 PodGems Week 2 diary: Creature comforts (Museum of London’s Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-05-01T23:10:49

In my second diary entry of lockdown Ramadan 2020, I explore tangible and non-tangible items that brought us comfort, and helped us connect more – to our Creator as well as the wider world. This di...

#1 PodGems Week 1 diary: Lockdown loss (Museum of London’s Ramadan Stories Project) from 2020-04-25T22:59:14

Entering Ramadan 2020, I share my first diary entry where I reflect on the loss of a loved one in Corona times, and say a prayer for all as we live through unprecedented times. This diary entry was...