How does Islamophobia shape our mental health? In this powerful conversation, we explore the deep psychological toll of racism, internalised Islamophobia, and the struggle for belonging. Our guest, Shaista Aziz, a British-Pakistani writer, politician, stand-up comedian, and fearless advocate, shares her personal journey of reckoning with these forces. 

As the co-founder of The Three Hijabis, Shaista has dedicated herself to tackling racism in football and challenging gendered Islamophobia head-on. She speaks candidly about the complexities of identity, community, and faith. 

We discuss the profound impact of recent global events, particularly the genocide in Gaza, on our collective grief and resilience. This episode is an invitation to confront the ways racism permeates our inner worlds and how we can reclaim our mental well-being through solidarity, compassion, and community healing.

🎙 Topics Covered:

✔️ The hidden weight of internalised Islamophobia

✔️ How racism shapes our mental and emotional well-being

✔️ The role of faith and spirituality in resilience

✔️ Collective grief as a form of love and resistance

✔️ The importance of finding and creating spaces for healing

Tune in for an unfiltered discussion on navigating identity, pain, and strength in an unjust world.

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