Alveena | Reflections & Realizations
Reflections & Realizations isn’t just a podcast — it’s a series of introspective conversations I have with myself, and you’re invited to be part of the journey.
I’m Alveena — a Psychology MSc student, writer, and seeker blending mental health, psychology, and Islamic spirituality to unpack life’s challenges and growth.
This podcast was born from years of journaling, therapy, and faith, combining:
🖊️ Unfiltered personal stories and reflections
📚 Psychology insights and research
🤍 Spiritual lessons rooted in Islam
If you’re craving honest, personal conversations about mental health, faith, healing, and self-discovery — this is your space.
No quick fixes. No polished answers. Just me, questioning, processing, and sharing — so you don’t have to feel alone in your own reflections.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Mental health struggles and resilience
- The intersection of faith and psychology
- Healing through self-awareness
- Growth that feels real and personal
Join the conversation. Let’s reflect, realize, and heal — one episode at a time.
Alveena | Reflections & Realizations
Gratitude Nearly Broke Me
Ever whispered “Alhamdulillah” while breaking inside?
This episode explores what it really means to practice gratitude in Islam — especially when life feels like it’s falling apart. Whether you’re navigating burnout, heartbreak, or healing, this is for you.
In this debut episode of Reflections & Realizations, I open up about losing my job, struggling in my marriage, and holding onto shukr when it felt impossible. Through therapy, neuroplasticity, and tawakkul, I began to rewire how I see hardship. And in the darkest moments, I created something that changed everything:
✨ The Gratitude Loop – A 3-step mindset + faith-based tool:
Reframe. Pray. Repeat.
🔁 This loop moved me from spiralling into softening. It's not a quick fix. It’s a practice.
➤ Step 1: Reframe the moment
Ask yourself: What am I missing here?
Is it your health? A tiny mercy? A hot cup of chai? Just notice what’s already present.
➤ Step 2: Pray 2 raka'ah of shukr
Even if your heart isn’t in it. Especially when it isn’t.
Gratitude in Islam isn’t about convenience — it’s about presence.
➤ Step 3: Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
Gratitude is a muscle. Not just a vibe. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.
This is a faith-rooted, psychology-informed tool that helped save my marriage, realign my mental health, and lead me to pursue a Master's in Psychology. If you’ve ever felt like you should be grateful — but secretly weren’t — you’re not alone.
🎙️ A podcast for Muslim women and seekers craving real conversations around Islamic psychology, emotional healing, and spiritual alignment.
💬 What does gratitude look like for you on your hardest days?
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