Those Avoided Topics

Episoade

• Grounding the Heart: Reclaiming Love and Identity Before Marriage 05.06.2026 1h 8min

  In this raw and deeply reflective episode, host Ibtisam Habib sits down with Mariam Thabit;a petroleum engineer with a background in Islamic psychology—to pull back the curtain on the unspoken realities of marriage. Moving past the fairy tales and societal milestones, they hold a mirror up to the things we typically avoid: from the way unhealed childhood trauma wrecks communication, to financial literacy, to a honest, necessary breakdown of the emotional fairness required in polygamy. This i...
• Visiting a New Mum: The Unspoken Rules 20.04.2026 32min

  In this candid return of Those Avoided Topics, host Ibtisam Habib steps back into the studio, This time with a newborn in tow to tackle a subject most parents feel but few dare to say out loud: Postpartum Visiting Etiquette. Fresh from her own journey into "girl mama" territory for the second time, Ibtisam dives into the social friction that often follows a new arrival. From the "Nairobi vs. Coast" cultural clash to the unintended stress of unsolicited advice and unannounced morning visits,...