A software engineer navigates life after losing her mother, reflecting on childhood, discovering Islam, shifting perspectives on mental health, navigating challenges, losing touch with reality, and struggling with mental health and paranoia.
The podcast explores the personal experiences of Alex, highlighting the challenges of mental health and the importance of seeking help and support.
Alex emphasizes the significance of faith and trust in Allah as a source of comfort, strength, and guidance throughout her mental health journey.
Deep dives
The Power of Delusion and Awakening
This episode of the podcast delves into the personal experiences of Alex, who shares her journey through episodes of delusion and the importance of finding her way back to reality. She describes her belief that fame is a way to reunite with loved ones and how this led to some intense experiences and hallucinations. Alex also talks about her struggles with mental health, including bipolar disorder and the challenges of managing it. Despite the difficulties, her strong faith in Allah and the support of loved ones have helped her navigate through these experiences and find hope.
Discovering New Perspectives on Mental Health
Throughout her journey, Alex has learned more about mental health and the importance of seeking help. She talks about the stigma surrounding mental health and how opening up about her experiences has helped her find understanding and support. Alex also emphasizes the need for empathy and compassion when dealing with individuals who are struggling with their mental health. By sharing her story, she hopes to inspire others to seek help, educate themselves about mental health, and break the stigma surrounding it.
The Power of Faith and Trust in Allah
Throughout her experiences, Alex's faith and trust in Allah have played a significant role in her journey. Despite the challenges and doubts she faced, her relationship with Allah has offered comfort, strength, and guidance. She highlights the importance of focusing on her relationship with Allah and finding solace in his mercy and love. By placing her trust in Allah, she has been able to find hope and strength to overcome her struggles and continues to navigate her mental health journey with faith as her guiding light.
After losing her mother, Alex Fox, a software engineer and a tech founder, finds herself navigating a world in which her mind becomes her own worst enemy.
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Recorded at MH Studios Toronto
Executive Producer/ Editor: Muna Scekomar
Recording Engineer: Jonathan Lillo
Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah
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