The Muslim Sex Podcast

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Battling Burnout & Toxic Perfectionsm Nov 17, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Dr. Megan Melo to discuss everything you need to know about being intentional, mindful, and taking control of your own narrative. When burnout and toxic perfectionism rear their ugly heads into our busy lives, they can often times take over. During this discussion, Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Melo talk about ways to incorporate being intentional and mindful in order to combat burnout, perfectionism. Tune in and get some awesome tools, tips, and pearls on the road to healing and taking back your own narrative!

Dr. Melo is a board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician and a Certified Life Coach for Physicians and Allied Health Professionals. You can find out more about her work by visiting her website at https://healthierforgood.com.

Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It’s the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex.

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Tantra with Cordelia Gaffar Nov 10, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Cordelia Gaffar, aka "The Ultimate-Joy Goddess," to discuss everything you need to know about Tantra. If you are curious about Tantra or just want to know more about mindfulness practices, this episode is chalk full of tips, tricks, and anecdotes you won't want to miss!

Cordelia Gaffar is a holistic healing practitioner certified in sports nutrition and a certified Movement 109 Facilitator. You can learn more about her work by visiting her website at cordeliagaffar.com.

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How to Create Intimacy in a Relationship Nov 03, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell to discuss everything you need to know about creating intimacy in a relationship and how to "spice things up!" This discussion not only features some incredible stories from Dr. Stockwell on how she's helped couples solve their own intimacy puzzles, but it also has a ton of tips, tricks, and pearls any couple looking to fix or enrich the intimacy within their own relationships. There are so many scenarios and issues that can cause our sex lives to stall, but as this episode spotlights, it is never too late to find the fun and ignite that spark once again. Enjoy!

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How Depression Affects You and Your Intimacy with Dr. Vineka Heeramun Oct 27, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Vineka Heeramun to discuss everything you need to know about depression and how it can affect intimacy. Dr. Heeramun is based in Utah and has a background in treating an array of mental health illnesses that can be considered treatment resistant. During this conversation, she shares her expertise to highlight how depression and treatments for depression can cause issues with intimacy but can be managed to allow for intimacy to flourish.

After learning all about how depression relates to intimacy in this episode, you can get more from Dr. Heeramun by visiting her website at joyfulhorizon.com.

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Sleep with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown Oct 20, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown to discuss everything you need to know about sleep. Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Afolabi-Brown dive right in on this important topic and its effects on everything from sex, intimacy, energy, and so much more. Find out how and why lack of sleep can cause so many health issues, and more importantly, find out some useful strategies on how to get regulated sleep patterns from Dr. Afolabi-Brown.

Dr. Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician based in Philadelphia. You can visit her website at restfulsleepmd.com

Dr. Afolabi-Brown's acronym (CREATE) for quality sleep:

C - Consistency

R - Routine

E - Environment Optimization

A - Assign the Bed for Sleep & Sex

T - Tackle Technology

E - Eliminate Things You Don't Need

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Painful Sex with Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed Oct 13, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed to discuss everything you need to know about pelvic floor dysfunction and painful sex. Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, DO is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician. and during this discussion, she shares her expertise to discuss the overlooked importance of the pelvic floor, how it is related to painful sex, and what can be done to treat pelvic floor dysfunction. The world of pelvic floor dysfunction can have many twists and turns, but Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Ahmed break down the many paths to progression on this information packed episode. Enjoy!

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Travel and Intimacy with the Nomad MD Dr. Kristine Goins Oct 06, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Lodhi is joined by Dr. Kristine Goins to discuss everything you need to know about travel and intimacy. Dr. Goins is board-certified integrative adult & pediatric psychiatrist and world traveler, who shares your expertise on how travel experiences can help strengthen relationships, creativity, and yes, intimacy! Find out how intentionality within a new environment can help facilitate growth, intimacy, and new perspectives within a relationship on this globetrotting edition of the podcast!

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The Latest on Menopause Research and Treatment from the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting Sep 29, 2023

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Filmed on location from the North American Menopause Society's annual meeting in Philadelphia, in this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Sameena Rahman and Dr. Corinne Menn to discuss everything you need to know about the latest research and treatment for menopause. Find out what the future holds for menopause treatment as Dr. Lodhi, Dr. Rahman, and Dr. Menn break down the most poignant topics taken from this annual get together of world-renowned experts in the field. Not only will you get a recap of everything being discussed at this annual scientific meeting, but you will also get a ton of information on steps and actions you can take now when it comes to menopause.

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Compulsive Behaviors in Intimacy and Porn Addiction with Dr. Shannon Chavez Sep 22, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Shannon Chavez to discuss everything you need to know about compulsive behaviors in intimacy, porn addiction, and what you can do for your own sexual health. Dr. Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and during the conversation, she shares her expertise to dive into topics such as using sex as a vehicle for relief, discussing sexual preferences and behaviors with your partner, masturbation, and so much more. So, sit back, enjoy, and learn a lot in this all-encompassing episode that touches upon how we talk about sex with our partner and how it can sometimes be so difficult to acknowledge our own behavior.

For more from Dr. Shannon Chavez, please visit her website at drshannonchavez.com.

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Childless Not by Choice with Dr. Gail Miller Sep 15, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Dr. Gail Miller to discuss everything you need to know about navigating being childless, not by choice. Dr. Miller is Obstetrics Gynecology specialist based in Colorado and during this discussion, she shares her own personal story and expertise on navigating emotions, grief, and forging a path onward after being unable to have biological children. From working on intimacy within yourself, understanding emotions, and triggers, Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Miller dive into the very normal feelings associated with this difficult topic.

For more information on Dr. Miller's work coaching women who are childless not by choice, please visit her website at pathonward.com.

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