Soumaya Najjarin: Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce

Muslim Life Hackers

In this episode, Soumaya Najjarin, CEO of New Beginnings, shares her personal journey through divorce, the motivations behind starting New Beginnings, and the challenges faced by divorced individuals in the Muslim community. Soumaya offers practical advice and insights on rebuilding one's life post-divorce, emphasizing courage and resilience.
Timestamps:
05:22 Islamic Perspective on Divorce
09:43 Stages of Divorce and Healing
17:16 Rediscovering Identity and Purpose
29:11 Learning from Conflicts and Moving On
29:31 The Unique Challenges of Divorce
30:03 Islamic Teachings in Divorce Healing
30:38 Personal Growth and Resilience
33:24 The Reality of Post-Divorce Life
35:09 Practical Steps for Healing
38:26 The Importance of Networks and Resources
About Soumaya:
Soumaya is the Founding Director of New Beginnings Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide divorce support and healing to Muslims facing the challenges of divorce. She also works in the policy and projects space in the NSW Government and is responsible for the design of strategic policy and government projects.
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• New Beginnings Facebook
• New Beginnings Instagram

Resources Mentioned:

• The Alchemy of Happiness by Imam Al-Ghazzali
• The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett
• Setting Boundaries by Rebecca Ray
• Don't Be Sad by Dr. Aaidh Ibn Abdullah Al-Qarni
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Fejezetek

1. Soumaya Najjarin: Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce (00:00:00)

2. Islamic Perspective on Divorce (00:05:22)

3. Stages of Divorce and Healing (00:09:43)

4. Rediscovering Identity and Purpose (00:17:16)

5. Learning from Conflicts and Moving On (00:29:11)

6. The Unique Challenges of Divorce (00:29:31)

7. Islamic Teachings in Divorce Healing (00:30:03)

8. Personal Growth and Resilience (00:30:38)

9. The Reality of Post-Divorce Life (00:33:24)

10. Practical Steps for Healing (00:35:09)

11. The Importance of Networks and Resources (00:38:26)