Latest Ahad Podcast Episodes
Episode 281 The Meditation Lady
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - November 13, 2023 04:12 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I tell how I discovered that I have a new nickname: The Meditation Lady! From an unsuspecting group of people I don’t personally know, it turns out that I’ve been referred to as this nickname for a few years. It wasn’t until we recorded this episode, that my husband lear...
Soomaaliya: Dib-u-heshiisiin mise Dhab-u-heshiisiin?
Maamul Wanaag - November 07, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutesSoomaaliya waxa ay soo martay dagaallo badan; ilaa maantana qeybo kamid ah dalka waxaa ka dhaca dagaallo ay dad badan ku dhintaan. Dib-u-heshiisiin dhab ah iyo is cafin ma dhicin. Is-aaminaadda bulshadana waa mid hooseysa. Dowlad-dhiska Soomaaliyana weli waa mid curdun ah. Maxkamadaha ayaa ku ya...
Episode 280 Dani Mfaya, dancer and model
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - November 06, 2023 04:12 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMy guest today is Daniel Ralph Mfaya, also known as Dani. Dani is an extraordinary dancer, model and creative director. Dani grew up in France & currently resides in the United States, but is traveling the world as a dancer on the Sam Smith Gloria Tour. Because my daughter, Julia is the bass pl...
Episode 279 Letter From Love
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - October 30, 2023 04:12 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I share a moving spiritual practice called Letter from Love, inspired and launched by Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the book Eat, Pray, Love. I read examples from Elizabeth and Suleika Jaouad as well as, one I wrote. May these examples and this podcast encourage you t...
Episode 278 Our Humanity
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - October 23, 2023 04:12 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIt is easy to lose sight of our humanity when so many in the world are suffering. Yet it is exactly our humanity that I don’t want to lose sight of as the frightening conflict in Israel and Gaza intensifies. On this week’s episode, I share some heartfelt quotes that have helped me align with lo...
Is-beddelka siyaasadeed ee Laascaanood
Maamul Wanaag - October 16, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesIs-beddel siyaasadeed ayaa ka dhacay magaalada Laascaanood ah caasimadda gobolka Sool. Tan iyo sanadkii 2007, Soomaaliland ayaa maamuleysay magaalada. Dibadbaxyo isku beddelay dagaal oo ka dhashay dilal ka dhacay magaalada ayaa billowday horraantii sanadkan. Muddo ayay magaalada ka jireen dagaal...
Episode 277 Andrea Frade, Transformational Coach
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - October 16, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMy guest today is Andrea Maxine Frade. Andrea is a Transformational Coach, Healer, Bodyworker and Somatic Practitioner. Having been a podcast guest in January 2019, I am delighted to reconnect with Andrea and learn about all the meaningful changes in her personal life, spiritual life and profes...
Ballaarinta Ka-qeybgalka Siyaasadda Soomaaliya
Maamul Wanaag - October 09, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutesDoorasho toos ah oo ay dadweynaha soo doortaan hoggaankooda heer federaal kama dhicin Soomaaliya. Kaa qeybgalka haweenka iyo guud ahaan bulshada ee arrimaha siyaasadeed ee muhiimka ah noloshoodana saameynta weyn ku leh ayaa xaddidan. Dhawaan Somali Public Agenda iyo Raagsan waxa ay la daabaceen...
Episode 276 Indigenous Peoples Day
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - October 09, 2023 04:12 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I share some of the history and facts about Indigenous Peoples Day and our efforts as a country to move in the direction of healing and justice. What might seem to some like a simple name change can lead to real social progress for Indigenous Americans. Today is an op...
Episode 275 Jesse AlFord, Circus Coach and Lighting Designer
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - October 02, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMy guest this week is Jesse AlFord. Jesse is a Circus Coach and Lighting Designer, who stayed in our guest bedroom for a few days at the request of our dear friends and previous podcast guests, Carlo Pellegrini and Hilary Sweeney. Carlo and Hilary are producing The Legend Cirque - an immersive ...
Episode 274 Forgiveness Is Key
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - September 25, 2023 04:12 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsToday marks the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Even though I am not Jewish, I’ve always appreciated the intention and meaning behind this day of reflection, a day to atone for the ways we have harmed others or ourselves. I share once again the Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness, ...
Episode 273 Peeling Layers
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - September 18, 2023 04:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I acknowledge the layers in people, situations, causes and choices. It is easy to fall into the trap that any one or any thing is one dimensional. When we get stuck, in that limited view, it’s helpful to be reminded of different perspectives. Thankfully a devoted listen...
Episode 272 Labor Of Love
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - September 11, 2023 04:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode I reflect on the history and meaning of Labor Day, and the labor of love it takes to live by our values. I try to stay mindful of the companies that take advantage of their employees and avoid doing business with them. It’s challenging to always take that stand, knowing t...
Episode 271 Honoring Bert Hughes
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - August 28, 2023 04:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I honor Bert Hughes, a kind, generous, inspirational man who died on August 16th, touching those of us living in Nyack and well beyond. Bert lived a full, meaningful life, leaving a profound impact on the lives of thousands of people, through music, social justice and hi...
Episode 270 Lynn Sinclair
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - August 21, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMy guest today is Lynn Sinclair. Lynn is my aunt, married to my mom’s younger brother, a mother of 3, grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 2. Even though we rarely see each other, Lynn listens to my podcast and emails me notes of acknowledgement, support or thanks. It’s a meaningful way to ...
Hiigsiga Qarni-jirka Soomaaliya ee 2060
Maamul Wanaag - August 20, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes37 sano kadib, Soomaaliya waxaa u buuxsami doonto 100 sano oo dowladnimo ah. Dalka waxa uu xurnimo qaatay 63 sano kahor sanadkii 1960-kii. 30 sano oo ay dowlado rayid ah iyo mid militari dalka maamulayeen kadib, Soomaaliya waxa ay dowladdii ka burburtay sanadkii 1991. Dowladdii ugu horreysay ee ...
Episode 269 Rays Of Light
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - August 14, 2023 04:12 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I share a recent experience of being struck by the power of the sun’s brilliant rays of light. Those rays of light, illuminated the woods, penetrating everything around me and reminded me to honor the title of my podcast. I recall the origins of my podcast and how ENLIGT...
Episode 268 Gems From Jim
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - August 07, 2023 04:12 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, a man named Jim offers me gems every time I see him. These gems come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Sometimes we exchange words, sometimes gestures of kind acknowledgment, sometimes I simply watch Jim from a far and witness his slow, peaceful, meditative presence. Jim’s...
Puntland 25 sano kadib
Maamul Wanaag - August 02, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes1-dii August 1998 ayaa si rasmi ah loogu dhawaaqay Puntland. Waxaa u buuxsantay 25 sano. Marxalado kala duwan ayay soo martay Puntland 25-taas sano oo ay shaqeyneysay. Sanadkii 2021 markii ugu horreysay ayay doorashooyin heer degmo ah oo toos ah ka billowdeen 3 degmo oo katirsan Puntland. Pod...
Episode 267 Proud Mama
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - July 31, 2023 04:12 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I talk about that feeling, as a parent, of bursting with pride when your kids are doing what they love, aligned with their gifts and thriving. I share why I am currently kvelling about my daughter, Julia, who is on a world tour with Sam Smith. Next week, on August 8th...
Episode 266 Human Enthusiast
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - July 24, 2023 04:12 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode, I talk about my natural tendency to be a “human enthusiast”. You’ll know a “human enthusiast” when you see one - they are eager to interact with strangers, friends and family, they look for the best in others, are outgoing and comfortable initiating connections. Ironic...
Episode 265 Communing with Nature
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - July 17, 2023 04:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this week’s episode I describe what my daily walks in the woods mean to me. Of course I am entertained and engaged with the creatures and elements, but when I commune with nature, I return home to myself and feel connected to the sacred. With the intensified fires, flooding and record-brea...
Episode 261 ALS Awareness
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - July 15, 2023 21:31 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWhen an issue hits us personally, we are more likely to get behind it and do what we can to raise awareness and rally others to get on board. Well, that’s what I am doing today, because our dear friend Wayne Warnecke has been diagnosed with ALS. I want everyone to understand what ALS is and do ...
Sare-u-qaadista Daahfurnaanta, Isla-xisaabtanka iyo Maamul Wanaagga Hay’adaha Dowladda Soomaaliya
Maamul Wanaag - July 15, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutesDadaallo la xiriira la dagaallanka musuq maasuqa ayaa ka billowday Soomaaliya. Markii ugu horreysay baaritaanno fatash ah oo lagu sameeyay howlwadeenno katirsan dowladda ayaa bulshada lala wadaagay. Xubno katirsan dadka baaritaannada lagu sameeyay ayaa hadda xabsiyada ku jira halka qaar kale oo ...
Episode 264 Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer, dancers
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - July 11, 2023 13:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMy guests today are Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer, an inspiring couple who have collaborated in choreography and performance since 1978. As co-directors of their own dance company, Art and Myrna embody the depth and breadth of collaboration, curiosity and creativity. I’ve witnessed their perfor...
Episode 263 Teach Your Children
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - June 26, 2023 04:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWith last month’s new advisory from the surgeon general about the effects of social media on the mental health of youth, I raise the issue of what adults might be modeling for children. As addictive as social media is for young people, I encourage all of us, to look at our own relationship with ...
Episode 262 The Fullness Of June
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - June 19, 2023 04:12 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsI am struck by the fullness of the month of June. Between the school year winding down, proms and graduations, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, packing for camp, starting summer travel, and acknowledging Juneteenth, this is an extra full month! So I am offering a short, simple episode to ...
Dib-u-habeynta Hay’adaha Dowladda Colaadaha Kadib
Maamul Wanaag - June 14, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutesTan iyo burburkii dowladdii militariga sanadkii 1991, dowladnimada Soomaaliya geeddi-socod dheer ayay soo martay. 23 sano kadib markii dowladdii kumeelgaarka ah ee ugu horreysay lagu dhisay Djibouti, weli hay’adaha dowladda waa kuwo nugul, oo aan adeegyadii looga baahnaa qabanin. Podcast-gan ...
Episode 260 Brandon McNulty, Personal Coach & Meditation Teacher
Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - June 05, 2023 04:12 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMy guest today is Brandon McNulty. Brandon is a Personal Coach & Meditation Teacher, living in Arizona. Twelve years ago Brandon was one of 15 teenagers in the independent youth group I directed, called TMAD (Teens Making A Difference). It was a treat to reconnect with him and discover what Bra...
Heshiiska Siyaasadeed ee Jubaland
Maamul Wanaag - June 01, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutesTan iyo markii la yegleelay Jubaland, khilaafyo siyaasadeed iyo xaalado amni ayuu maamulka wajahayay. Muddo xileedka madaxweynaha ayaa hadda khilaaf siyaasadeed uu ka taagan yahay. Howlgallo amni oo la qorsheynayo in ay ka billowdaan deegaannada Jubaland ayaa sidoo kale jira. Podcast-gan oo aa...