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The Caretakers Podcast

The Caretakers Podcast

Basil Al Hatoum 21 episodes Latest May 23, 2026

The Caretakers Podcast explores what it means to be a caretaker on Earth, covering topics like caring for family, friends, the environment, and oneself. The show dives into strategies for mental, physical, and spiritual self-care, as well as how to care for others globally. It aims to guide listeners on a journey of self-discovery and reflection to become better caretakers.

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It's not a civil war - Sudan is under attack! | Abdalla Hassan on The Caretakers Podcast Jun 9, 2026 00:52:54 I had a chance to speak with Abdulla Hassan, a member of London's Sudanese community. He educated me about the situation in Sudan and what we can do to help.Two reputable organizations to donate to Sudan:https://sadagaat-canada.comhttps://sapa-usa.org
Helping Our Children Regulate Emotions | Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Runda Ebied May 23, 2026 00:50:30 Runda Ebied is a mother of two children and a pediatric Occupational Therapist. Runda currently works with children with various needs -sensory, emotional, developmental, and physical needs in schools and has a private practice where she supports children and their families. Runda is very passionate about the mental health and well-being of children and mothers and has an online platform dedicated
How London's Muslims Should Vote in the 2025 Federal Election! | Hikma PAC Recommendations Apr 7, 2025 00:42:15 Muhammad is the director of advocacy for Hikma Public Affairs Council, a local public affairs group that focuses on combating Islamophobia. Muslims across the country have a decision to make. We are still watching a genocide unfold in Gaza. For months, we have been emailing, calling, and meeting with our MPs so that they can do something to stop it. Some of them have stepped up to the plate, but m
Can Islam ELIMINATE Wealth Inequality? | Imam Aarij Anwer Mar 24, 2025 00:57:22 Imam Aarij Anwer previously served as Director of Religious Affairs at the London Muslim Mosque. Currently, he sits on the board at the London Muslim Mosque and on the board of SPFunds (North America’s largest family of Sharia-Compliant funds). He also serves as a Zakat advisor for National Zakat Foundation. He has a background in Computer Science and Education, and has studied Islamic Sciences at
حلقتنا الأولى باللغة العربية | راشد الحوراني من الأصالة (Arabic Episode with Rashed from Al Asala) Feb 19, 2025 00:29:12 Rashed Hourani is a member of Al Asala, Canada's first dabke group. This is our first episode in Arabic! We discussed Rashed's experiences delivering aid with Al Asala dabke group and the impact that their group has on Palestinians living in the West.
Beyond the Beat: A Conversation with Al Asala's Dynamic Drummer | Ziad Mohamed Feb 17, 2025 00:15:45 Ziad Mohamed is the lead drummer of Al Asala, Canada's first dabke group. He has delivered aid with Human Appeal four times already.Three times in his home country of Lebanon and once in Kenya. He is will known online for his incredible dabble and drumming skills, but most importantly, for his close relationship with his grandparents.0:00 - Introduction3:42 - Good Friendship7:37 - Using Social
Let's Talk Therapy for Muslims - Breaking Barriers with Ruh Care | Omar Khan on The Caretakers Pod Jan 25, 2025 00:28:26 Omar Khan is the co-founder and CEO of Ruh Care. Ruh is a Muslim-led mental wellness brand that aims to help improve the mental and spiritual well-being of the world. They offer three resources to support your mental health journey: Ruh Care Online Therapy Platform: An online therapy platform offering accessible, culturally, and faith-responsive mental health care. Ruh Care Directory: The large
The ULTIMATE form of self-care | Ousama Alshurafa, Author & CEO of Muslim Hub Jan 13, 2025 00:43:05 Ousama Alshurafa is the founder of Muslim Hub and author of The Afterlife Manual. His energetic delivery, combined with his deep understanding of the human psyche, enable him to give jolts of eman to listeners. We met with Ousama at the RIS Convention in Toronto in December 2024. Just days before he launched his newest project "The Rizq Framework". This conversation takes many twists and turns an
From Lebanon to Kenya: How Hand Delivering Aid Changed My Life | SarahDoses on the Caretakers Pod Jan 5, 2025 00:25:07 We sat down with Sarah (known as SarahDoses online) to discuss her humanitarian work with the Human Appeal REACH Program. This episode was filmed at the RIS Convention 2024 in the Human Appeal booth.
Medicine is Political! Advocating for Equity & Palestine | Dr. Yipeng Ge Nov 15, 2024 01:03:42 Yipeng Ge is a Chinese-Canadian, first-generation immigrant, and a humble and grateful guest of this land. He grew up in Waterloo, Ontario, and completed his undergraduate studies at McMaster University in Health Sciences (Honours) with a specialization in Global Health. Yipeng Ge is a family medicine physician also trained in public health in Ottawa. He received a Master of Public Health degree (
First Steps to Finish Lines: A Mom's Marathon Journey | Asma Zaghloul, Certified Run and Life Coach Aug 5, 2024 01:09:01 Asma Zaghloul is a Certified Heroic Life Coach and Certified UESCA Running Coach. When she was 41 years old, she started running for the first time. The mom of four children (with asthma by the way) went from her first steps to completing her first marathon at 44 years old! Her story is an absolute inspiration to all of us.
The Wounded Healer, World Renowned Psychiatrist | Dr. Ahmed Hankir on The Caretakers Podcast Jul 5, 2024 01:18:34 Dr. Ahmed Hankir has lectured at some of the most prestigious universities in the world including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Dartmouth, McGill, Toronto, Cambridge, Oxford, Padua and Coimbra Universities. In recognition for his contributions for advancing global health, he received the 2022 World Health Organization Director General Award for Global Health which was personally presented to him by Dr

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