While We're Here is a podcast made on one simple truth: we won't be here forever — so let's talk about it, psychologically! Join journalist Robert Andaluz as he shares psychology through Islamic frameworks and stories in candid conversations with friends and professionals.
While We're Here - Weaknesses in Modern Secular Psychology
Content note: This episode touches on suicide at 8th minute and 17 seconds mark. Please listen with care. Assalamu alaikum and welcome back to While We’re Here! In this episode, we explore the weaknesses of secular psychology and why some scholars are calling for an approach that makes room for faith. The Ruh Report: We mark World Mental Health Day with a look at Pakistan, where ARY News reports that one in four people experience mental health challenges. Dr. Mahennor Channa of Jinnah H...
10 Sept 2026
While We're Here - How Islam Explains Anxiety, Loss & Rejection
While We're Here — Episode 4Host: Robert Andaluz Episode Summary In this episode, we continue our study of psychology through an Islamic perspective, drawing from Dr. Aisha Utz's book Psychology: From an Islamic Perspective. This week's discussion centers on the concept of divine agency — how God's control over our circumstances relates to our own free will, and how surrendering the illusion of human "power" over our stress can bring peace to the heart. In This Episode The Ruh Report — a roun...
1 Sept 2026
Psych in Islam - PART TWO: The Creator, the Created and the Purpose of Our Existence
Episode Summary In this final episode under the name Psych in Islam, host Robert Andaluz announces an exciting transition — the podcast is being renamed While We're Here, with the same content and mission continuing under its new title. To close out this chapter, Robert shares Part 2 of his conversation with his wife, Aida Maravilla, diving deep into what it means to be a servant of Allah, how remembrance of God shapes daily life, and how faith can be a source of courage in moments of fear. A...
14 May 2026
Psych in Islam - PART ONE: The Creator, the Created and the Purpose of Our Existence
In this episode, moderator Robert Andaluz is joined by co-host Aida Maravilla for a rich conversation exploring what Islam says about human identity, purpose, and daily living. Drawing from Dr. Utz's book Psychology Through an Islamic Lens, they dive deeper into the first chapter and examine four powerful Quranic verses that frame Allah as the Creator, Sustainer, and the One in whose hand is all dominion. In This Episode You'll Hear About: The Islamic vs. secular understanding of human nature...
26 Apr 2026
Psych in Islam - Loneliness, Slowing Down and Faith Anchoring
What does the Quran have to say about mental health — and how can its verses bring real peace to the overwhelmed, the lonely, and the searching? In this episode of Psych in Islam, Robert Andaluz and Abdul Rahman Salaam open with the latest news in Islamic psychology, then dive deep into a conversation grounded in Dr. Aisha Utz's Psychology from an Islamic Lens. Drawing from Surah Az-Zumar (39:41), the hosts explore how Islam offers a holistic model for mental well-being — one that nourishes t...
26 Mar 2026
Psych in Islam - Dr. Utz's Findings, Generational Religiosity, and Death
In this first episode of Psych in Islam, we explore the connection between psychology and spirituality through an Islamic lens. Host Robert is joined by Fareed as they discuss insights from Psychology from the Islamic Perspective by Dr. Aisha Utz—highlighting the limitations of secular psychology and the importance of incorporating faith into understanding human nature. Together, they dive into: Why modern psychology can feel incomplete without spirituality The role of Islam ...
27 Feb 2026
Psych in Islam Trailer - Psychology in Islam
In this introductory episode of Psych in Islam, we share the vision behind a podcast exploring psychology through an Islamic lens. As a young convert and intending to be the podcast's moderator, Robert Andaluz reflects on discovering the depth and beauty of Islam beyond media narratives and cultural assumptions. With fellow brothers, join us to embark on a thoughtful journey to explore life’s fundamental questions like: Who are we? Why are we here? And how can we cultivate healthy minds and b...
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