14 Sept 2026
The Hidden Power of Subconscious Beliefs. I ft. Diana I S3 Ep7
I'm your host, Sekina Yakub, and in this episode of The Hearts Connect Podcast, I sit down with Diana Alghoul for a powerful conversation about self-knowledge, faith, identity, healing, emotions, the subconscious mind, tawakkul, and love. Diana shares her journey from journalism into hypnotherapy, reflecting on how her experiences shaped her understanding of herself, her faith, and the deeper beliefs that influence how we show up in the world. She explores what it means to truly know yourself, let go of identities that no longer serve you, and trust what is already within you. We also talk about emotional healing, learning to listen to the body, creating safe spaces to process difficult emotions, and moving beyond “good vibes only.” Diana reflects on her journey back to Islam, the importance of seeking knowledge, daily spiritual practices, solitude, self-love, people-pleasing, and learning to trust yourself.
Throughout the conversation, we return to the importance of keeping Allah at the centre — and remembering that whatever we face, Allahu Akbar.
Takeaways
Understanding what it means to truly know yourself
Letting go of identities and beliefs that no longer serve you
The relationship between the subconscious mind, beliefs, and behaviour
Faith, questioning, seeking knowledge, and returning to Allah
The importance of emotional awareness and healthy emotional processing
Listening to your body and learning to trust yourself
Creating safe spaces for healing and self-reflection
Solitude, introversion, and reconnecting with yourself
Self-love, people-pleasing, rejection, and healthy boundaries
Balancing personal goals with spiritual values
Understanding hypnotherapy and the subconscious mind
Keeping Allah at the centre through tawakkul and surrender
Chapters
00:12 Introduction to Diana's Journey
01:21 The Deep Connection Between Subconscious and Faith
03:01 Memory and Its Impact on Behavior
04:18 Defining Self: Spirituality, Rationality, and Lightheartedness
04:41 Knowing Yourself to Know Allah
07:12 The Facets of Self and Contextual Behavior
07:49 A Defining Moment During COVID
09:15 Letting Go and Trusting Allah
11:09 The Expanding Universe and Self-Development
12:04 Light Within: Bringing Out Inner Potential
14:51 Misunderstandings About Diana’s Practice
18:29 Daily Practices for Spiritual and Mental Well-being
25:22 Rediscovering Faith and the Power of Allah
33:52 The Role of Solitude and Reflection
39:13 Love, Self-Love, and Conditioning
43:25 Final Words and Advice from Diana
About the Podcast
The Hearts Connect Podcast is rooted in authentic storytelling and spiritually grounded self-development. Inspired by the book Hearts Connect, which documents the lived experiences of African and Afro-Caribbean converts to Islam in the UK, this podcast continues meaningful conversations around faith, healing, identity, and building healthy relationships — with ourselves, with Allah, and with others.
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