Never Fully Understood

26. Friendship heartbreak hurts so bad w/ Amina Bint Muhammad Oct 5, 2025 00:55:56 Friendship Breakups, Boundaries, and HealingFriendship heartbreaks hurt just as deeply as romantic ones sometimes even more. In this episode, we unpack what it means to lose a friend you thought would be around forever, the grief that follows, and the slow, gentle process of healing or not…We also talk about the importance of setting healthy boundaries, recognizing when you’ve outgrown certain dyn

I just need you guys to know … #rantseries Nov 29, 2024 00:21:06 Hi my loves,I guess it’s safe to say I’m back-ish. Well, guys, I hope you enjoy this episode. It was just me talking and ranting; life has been lifing lately, and yeah, I just had to make this video/podcast to give you guys a glimpse of what it’s been like for me. I hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to rant with me in the comments below. I am looking forward to seeing your comments and sendi

25. TECH TALES: AREWA WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS W/ MARYAM ALIYU DIKKO Jun 2, 2024 00:21:41 Meet Maryam Aliyu Dikko. A software engineer, co-founder Signature by LPG and CEO Lapetitgateau, and Mother. Speaking with her was incredibly inspiring. It's beautiful to see how one person can embody so many qualities and excel at them all. In today’s episode, she shares how she manages to juggle everything and discusses why more Arewa women need to be in tech. They say everything that has its

24. Aisha’s Love Dash: We Got Married 5 Days After Meeting w/ Aisha B (Yaaysha) May 5, 2024 00:43:01 Embark on a journey with Yaaysha in our latest episode as she dives deep into the her long-distance relationship blossoming into a marriage. She speaks on how her relationship with as build on love, patience, trust and commitment. I am so in awe on how she navigated this journey and I love how she got to reunite with the love of her life. This episode is a heartfelt ode to all hopeless romantics m

22. Exploring the blissfully world of selfcare and well-being w/ Cobi-Jane Akinrele Mar 25, 2024 00:40:29 Hi beautiful people! On today’s episode, we delve deeper into the life of Cobi-Jane Akinrele and how she moved down to the Northern Part of Nigeria alone and started growing her empire. She is a smart, resilient, and hard-working woman. On today’s episode, we speak on well-being, self-care, and the importance of eating right. She also gives us the opportunity to learn about her brand, the clean fo

21. Navigating Ramadan in a busy world and the power of making dua w/ Halima Muhammad Mar 10, 2024 00:43:08 Navigating Ramadan in a busy world and the power of making dua w/ Halima Muhammad Halima Muhammad brought a unique perspective to our podcast, delving into the navigating Ramadan in a fast-paced world. Her discussion on the power of making dua resonated deeply, offering valuable insights on how to connect with Allah in the midst of our busy lives. Her words truly did justice to the topic, guiding

20. From the heart: Stories Shared with courage. Mar 6, 2024 00:21:21 ** TRIGGER WARMING: RAPE** Hello guys, on today’s episode two sisters shared their incredible story with us. I’m really proud of them for having the courage to share, I can only imagine what it was like for them, reliving the whole experience. Please make dua for them especially in this holy month. Here are the instagram account and phone numbers of all the brands mentioned in today’s episo

19. Being Married to a narcissist: how I knew and got out. w/ Samira Mohammed Nov 25, 2023 00:53:03 Samira is incredibly brave! Not only did she escape a toxic situation, but she's also sharing her story to help others. Her resilience is truly inspiring. In our society, it's crucial to raise awareness about emotional abuse and its detrimental effects. I genuinely hope that anyone going through this can find the strength to leave or make their partner understand the seriousness of the issue. B

18. My Mental Health Journey w/ Fatima (Zara) Bamalli Nov 11, 2023 00:42:01 *TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE* Meet Zara. She's this week's guest! On today's episode, she shares her mental health journey, diagnosis, and treatment. I'm amazed by her progress and determination. What I admire most is her openness and willingness to help others. This conversation could really benefit those who need it. Here's a list of some centers she recommends in Nigeria: The Olive Prime Azal

17. Holding on to hope: Grieving a miscarriage w/ Nadine Ibrahim Nov 4, 2023 00:27:56 *TRIGGER WARNING: CHILD LOSS* On today’s episode we have the amazing filmmaker Nadine Ibrahim joining us. She shares her inspiring journey and how she overcame her losses. Nadine's honesty about her experience with miscarriage is truly powerful. It's important to have open conversations about this topic. I think you'll find this episode really meaningful. Enjoy! 😊🎙️ Connect with Nadine on i

16. Breast Cancer Awareness #pinkoctober w/ Ummi Musa Umar Oct 28, 2023 00:36:23 Ummi is a Radiotherapist at National hospital Radiotherapy Centre, and a Breast Imaging Specialist (Mammographer). She is a cancer awareness activist and does a lot of volunteering in order to beat breast cancer. On today’s episode Ummi enlightened us on breast cancer, its causes and how it could be prevented. Listen to this episode hear her story and learn about the impact she is making to her

15. Understanding and Creating Boundaries w/Fatima Bala Oct 11, 2023 00:51:36 On today’s episode we have the award winning author Fatima Bala we delve into the world of boundaries, how to maintain them, understand them and respect them. In a community we’re the lines between haram and halal are blurry in a relationship, Fatima tells us how to stay firm on our beliefs and not compromise our values. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn from it. To get Fatima’s books: http

14. Journey to Selflove: Body image, body Insecurities w/Hana Hashim Sep 30, 2023 00:56:46 Hey there! We've got an incredible podcast episode lined up for you, diving deep into the world of body positivity, body image, and self-love. Join Hana and I as we explore she tell us her empowering self love journey, practical tips, and an inspiring conversations that will make you embrace your true beauty and cultivate a strong sense of self. Get ready to uplift your spirits and embrace the jo

13. My Unfiltered Motherhood Journey w/ Halima Kazaure Sep 23, 2023 00:34:37 Hi guys, on today’s episode Halima speaks to us on her Motherhood journey. How exciting and stressful it has been. If you follow her on Instagram you know how real she has been about journey! I hope you learn a lot from this episode and enjoy it as much I did! She’s such a delight. Find Halima on Instagram: https://instagram.com/limakazaure?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow Halima on Tiktok: https

12. I could no longer be the strong one. First Daughter Expectations. w/ Halima BH Sep 16, 2023 00:50:52 Today’s episode helps us understand first born daughters, apparently it’s not easy (JK) Anyway, personally this episode has opened my eyes to being kinder and more considerate to my elder sisters. Halima did justice to this topic as the eldest sister to 7 siblings! I hope you enjoy this episode. About Halima: Halima comes from a diplomatic family who has called six countries home since 1992. Mos

11. God’s Plan vs Our Plan (How are you?) w/ Sabeeha Hussain Sep 9, 2023 00:48:33 God’s Plan vs Our Plan (How are you?) “God’s plan is always more beautiful than our desire”. Today's episode is all about embracing God's plan and finding peace in His ways. Sabeeha shares her inspiring journey towards contentment. And you're right, happiness, companionship, and friendship are truly precious. By the way, I'm doing great! How about you, my darlings?" Find Sabeeha on Instagram:

Welcome Back: Season 2 Intro Sep 5, 2023 00:03:57 Welcome Back!!! I am super excited to be back. Season two is here and we are all set for you! Are you ready and as excited as we are? Enjoy the rest of the season. If you would like to share your story, email neverfullyunderstoodpod@gmail.com or dm on Instagram @neverfullyunderstood_ https://instagram.com/neverfullyunderstood_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

9. Northern Hibiscus then and now: changing the narrative, being confident, making an impact w/ Aisha Falke Jun 10, 2023 00:47:21 “Believe you can and you're halfway there.”―Theodore Roosevelt In today's episode, Aisha Falke joins and tells us how she got confident and how she maintains it. She also inspires us with the story of how she turned her brand around and made it impactful in her society. There's so much to take from this episode, from confidence, to self-esteem, to lifting other women up and being the change we wan

8. Journey back to yourself: Healing after a divorce with Coach Khadija Ibrahim Jun 3, 2023 00:34:45 Today we sit with Coach Khadija Ibrahim and she answers questions concerning healing after a divorce. A lot of women find it difficult to get back to themselves after leaving a marriage, we speak on the journey back to yourself, understanding, acceptance and navigating shame in a society that is unkind to divorce women. We also speak on how we as a society need to do better, how we should be kin

7. Walking away from Toxic Friendships, mourning friendships & moving on with Ummeeta Rabiu May 27, 2023 00:35:51 Good & Pious friends are the blessings of Allah (S.W.T) hold them tight and do good deed together to be in Jannah together. Having friends is one thing, but having people who would stand by you and be there for you no matter what is an absolute rare blessing. On today’s episode Ummeeta and I share our experiences and how they has shaped us. We open up about the friendships we keep and making

6. Being a GIRL BOSS: starting your own brand, finding the beauty in yourself w/Ruqayya Tofa Basheer May 21, 2023 00:51:28 Being a GIRL BOSS: starting your own brand, finding the beauty in yourself. Hello beautiful ladies. In this episode, Ruqqaya and I speak about beauty standards in the Arewa community and finding beauty in yourself. She also tells us how RAWBEAUTY started, her journey so far, and how she took a hiatus to focus on her family. She speaks on patience, value, and our community in general. if you're re

5. Arewa Women in Media: pursuing your dream, Moving out, arewa christain w/ Hawa Magaji May 6, 2023 00:38:19 Welcome back! On this week’s episode Hawa and I had such a good conversation. She speaks to us on her journey through life and how she got to where she is now. How you can start your career in media and be respectful. If you a dream, and you don’t know where and how to start, listen to this episode, it is definitely the push you need! As you have stopped by, don’t forget to leave us kind rating a

4. Motherhood: finding a balance, giving birth abroad & Selfcare feat Sa'adah Abdullahi Apr 29, 2023 00:58:12 Motherhood is said to be one of the most beautiful experiences in life, it comes with a long of responsibilities and stress yet it is the most rewarding job on earth. On this week’s episode Sa’adah Abdullahi (@sa_a_dah) gives us the gist on how she does it all, as a wife, mother and student. She gives us a break down on what it’s like giving birth in another country alone with your toddler, she

3. Thriving as a single Northern Woman (Overcoming societal pressure) with Aisha Abba Kyari Apr 15, 2023 00:57:33 Marriage pressure is not just a myth. If you think you have it hard, try being a single woman in Northern Nigeria. On this week’s episode our guest Aisha Abba Kyari aka Cracked Diamond breaks down her journey on what it’s like being single in Northern Nigeria, accepting God’s plan, and his timing. She also speaks on how much her experiences have shaped her, how she has evolved as women, her de

2. Arewa girl in diaspora: Identity Crisis, Content Creation & Relationships feat Zainab Hassan Apr 8, 2023 00:51:35 In today’s episode Zainab and I have a candid conversation on what it’s like living in the Uk as a Northern Nigerian woman. We spoke on family, friendships and also how her parents were intentional when it came to connecting with family in Nigeria. We also shared our experiences on how it’s like being considered not “arewa enough” and Zee tells us how to block out the noise on negativity while e

1. Navigating my Deen and having Takwah feat Djamilatou Dewa Apr 1, 2023 00:43:04 If I speak about our offline struggles, I could spend all day typing. Nonetheless, I’m grateful for these experiences, particularly how they’ve shaped my deen. On the inaugural episode of this podcast, Dewa Djamilatou and I delve deep into how our hardships have led us to find solace and contentment in Allah alone. She shares her personal journey, discussing the challenges she’s faced, the power

Intro Mar 22, 2023 00:05:24 Welcome! we promise you, you would not regret clicking on this. We are super excited about this launch.Welcome to the introduction episode of the "never fully understood" podcast by your host Fatima Garba. We are looking forward to carrying you along this journey. In this episode, Fatima seeks a little about what should be expected in this first season. Subsequently. we would get to know

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