A recovering perfectionist on her journey to becoming her best self, whilst trying to enjoy the process. This is my pursuit of progress over perfection.
I went from hating working out and losing hope… to finally building a routine I actually enjoy.
In this episode, I share how I got to the other side, which seemed impossible. How I’m navigating Ramadan, the new curveball thrown into the mix and what happens when I miss a workout, and the fear of losing it all.
14 Feb 2026
Ramadan Is Coming, But Why Do I Feel So Behind?
Ramadan is only a few days away. May Allah allow us to experience this blessed month.
In this episode, I share what it looks like to prepare for Ramadan as a recovering perfectionist, with all its highs and lows. I talk about the areas I struggle with and explore what success in Ramadan really means to me.
Note: I realised after recording that I mixed up the Islamic months. Please bear in mind that whenever I mention Shawwal in this episode, I actually mean Sha’ban (the month before Ramadan).
9 Jan 2026
If I Let Go, Am I Giving Up On My Du'a?
In this episode, I discuss what if letting go doesn't mean giving up on your dua, but finally trusting Allah with it? I reflect on the reminder from Belal Assad that helped me reframe surrender.
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How to Attain Tawakkul by Belal Assad (https://pie.yt/?v=https://youtu.be/oz0FBjKWq-g?si=8ChyrIbRMA5P36fO&pieshare=1)
Sometimes holding on does more damage than letting go (GIF) (https://live.staticflickr.com/546/19352776889_155c3e4274.jpg)
2 Jan 2026
I Never Thought I’d Love Winter, Until I Stopped Resisting It
In this episode, I discuss what winter means to me and how I changed my view of winter. This winter may be your chance to see things different too.
26 Dec 2025
What Happened When I Let Myself Make ‘Ugly’ Art?
In this episode, I discuss how perfectionism kills creativity and how to rediscover your creativity even if it looks 'ugly'.
19 Dec 2025
You Can’t Hate Yourself Into Becoming Better
In this episode, I discuss the importance of uncovering the intention behind your growth, the effects of self-criticism and creating an environment for healthy growth.
12 Dec 2025
How I Stopped Letting My Environment Control Me
In this episode, I explore what it looks like to maintain a carnivore diet and quit sugar in the midst of life's imperfections and how to find the middle ground.
5 Dec 2025
The Journey of Quitting Sugar
In this episode, I discuss why I decided to quit sugar and share my experience going cold turkey.
5 Dec 2025
Breaking My Addiction to Chaos
In this episode, I discuss the struggles of being constantly late from the perspective of a recovering perfectionist.
5 Dec 2025
The Myth of Consistency
In this episode, I discuss the challenges of being consistent in my personal growth journey as a recovering perfectionist and the importance of embracing change.
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