# Muslimah As Muslim women there aren't many spaces to speak about the struggles we face. My goal is to make a safe community for us to discuss modern issues we encounter, and ensure we can follow our dreams while also valuing our Muslim identity. I hope you find episodes that speak to you. --Asma, your host \<3 Follow us on instagram @muslimah.podcast , and contact us at muslimahpodcast@gmail.com. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep. 59: My Classmates Called me “Noodles” and other Curly Hair Stories (pt. 2)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--59-My-Classmates-Called-me-Noodles-and-other-Curly-Hair-Stories-pt--2-e3ap4cv) _2025-11-10 · Asma Bawla_ In the second part of our curly hair girl series, we read all of our listeners submitted stories!! From nicknames, to receding hairlines, to being told men wouldn’t like our hair type, it is truly an adventure. We also go through tips and tricks to take care of our hair and keep it healthy even in stressful times. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/110972767/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-10%2F412201588-44100-2-ab4688551a2a8.m4a) ## [Ep. 58: I Wore Hijab Because I Hated My Curly Hair and Other Curly Hair Stories (pt. 1)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--58-I-Wore-Hijab-Because-I-Hated-My-Curly-Hair-and-Other-Curly-Hair-Stories-pt--1-e3999ak) _2025-10-09 · Asma Bawla_ In the first part of this two-part episode, Sana and I take a deep dive through our childhood experiences of having curly, “nontraditional” hair in a south asian household. From being told to get keratin treatments, to having our hair constantly braided all the time so it wouldn’t look “messy”, and having our beauty constantly compared to our mothers and sisters, there is a lot to talk about! We… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/109404948/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-8%2F408912457-44100-2-6dffdd871bf44.m4a) ## [Ep. 57: Why Does Post Grad Life Not Hit the Same?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--57-Why-Does-Post-Grad-Life-Not-Hit-the-Same-e37rnlm) _2025-09-05 · Asma Bawla_ Adulting is and can be boring sometimes, and making meaningful memories can feel so much harder to do than it was in college. However, it is still possible to maintain healthy friendships, have fun, and make memories while also working a 9-5! It may require some intentionality, but it is definitely possible. In this episode, I talk about 4 tips that will help you center happiness and create… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/107912310/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-5%2F406990944-44100-2-75af4b3ac987d.m4a) ## [Ep. 56: Undoing Muslim Girl Brainrot](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--56-Undoing-Muslim-Girl-Brainrot-e2u4imc) _2025-01-29 · Asma Bawla_ My sister Sara and I reflect on Muslim girl influencer culture, all the good and bad! Social media has expanded our ability to showcase who we are as Muslim women, but it has also caused a “brain rot”, causing us to lose parts of our individuality and uniqueness as Muslim women. We reflect on some personal examples of this “Muslim girl brain rot” and how we can actively try not to fall for the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/97716364/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-29%2F393902597-44100-2-7bccb1bc32306.m4a) ## [Ep. 55: Muslim Girl Mental Health Chat: Preserving your Mental Wellbeing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--55-Muslim-Girl-Mental-Health-Chat-Preserving-your-Mental-Wellbeing-e2t8av3) _2025-01-09 · Asma Bawla_ Dr. Rahman and I talk about the importance of being proactive about our mental health as Muslim women and how to tackle all of the cultural hurdles and stigmas we face in our community. We also discuss family relationships between spouses, parents and children, and community relationships, and how these impact the way we view ourselves and our self esteem. Lastly, we talk about the anxiety and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/96790947/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-8%2F392753937-44100-2-51bd606258df2.m4a) ## [Ep. 54: I’m a Muslim American and I Don’t Feel Like Voting](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--54-Im-a-Muslim-American-and-I-Dont-Feel-Like-Voting-e2q92gh) _2024-10-29 · Asma Bawla_ The political scene in America has been disturbing, distressing, and disheartening, and a lot of us don’t even feel the energy to vote. Mehak Jamil, a local activist and attorney from my hometown, talks about how important it is to vote in the upcoming election despite how hopeless it feels. She also talks about her efforts to found a political organization to advocate for Muslims, and how vital… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/93669329/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-29%2F388879303-44100-2-68a438700646c.m4a) ## [Ep. 53: Unconventional Decisions I Made as a Desi Muslim Bride](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--53-Unconventional-Decisions-I-Made-as-a-Desi-Muslim-Bride-e2nlee0) _2024-08-27 · Asma Bawla_ Being a desi bride is a full time job!! On this solo episode I reflect on decisions I had to make such as how to wear my hijab for my wedding day, social media presence, gender separation, cultural expectations, and more! I also offer some tips and tricks for navigating this crazy time. Whether you’re going to be a bride soon or just want the tea, this is a great episode to tune into! 🫶🏼 [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/90929024/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-7-27%2F2bd35ad4-2fd4-43aa-c370-f5b0c11210a2.m4a) ## [Ep. 52: Single Girl Scaries with Relationship Coach Lama](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--52-Single-Girl-Scaries-with-Relationship-Coach-Lama-e2k95dh) _2024-05-30 · Asma Bawla_ Being a single muslim woman looking for spouse is no easy task! Lama talks about navigating all the emotions of trying to find your other half, maintaining boundaries, trusting your gut, avoiding dangerous mental blocks, not letting past experiences get in the way, and changing your mindset to truly trust Allah (swt). Check out Lama’s content and coaching services on Instagram @lamaaboubakr ! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/87380849/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F1ebd9c50%2F87380849%2Fcd9109cce873bccb98a224595163e600.m4a) ## [Ep. 51: Law School Reflections, 2L Year Edition!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--51-Law-School-Reflections--2L-Year-Edition-e2iq0eo) _2024-04-24 · Asma Bawla_ I can’t believe I’m finishing up my second year of law school! I talk about the highs and lows of the year, bad and good habits, why I’m so glad I didn’t get into a top 30 law school, advice for incoming law students, and more! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/85835672/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F1ebd9c50%2F85835672%2F2fd0a21c601eafc33d31a0306b97006a.m4a) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qNBJCE8jGnxZ) _2024-04-24 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Ep. 50: Embracing Sisterhood and Feminine Energy in 2024 (Costa Rica Reflection)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimahpod/episodes/Ep--50-Embracing-Sisterhood-and-Feminine-Energy-in-2024-Costa-Rica-Reflection-e2f555t) _2024-02-12 · Asma Bawla_ In this episode, Mariam and I talk about our Costa Rica sisters trip we took this past month and reflect on the nature we saw, the adventures we had, and most of all, the beautiful friendships and sisterhood we created! We also talk about feminine energy and how hard it is to be feminine when working in a corporate, male-dominated environment. We discuss strategies on how to balance being feminine… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ebd9c50/podcast/play/82006653/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F1ebd9c50%2F82006653%2Fa6caf9d7fd42595bf9e773d442eeefc0.m4a)