Awaken Podcast

How I got out of Rock Bottom

"Welcome to Awaken, a space where truth is not only allowed — it is honored. My name is Zeinab Hamid, and I created this podcast to bring voice to the parts of us that have long been silenced — the parts that question, feel deeply, and desire something more meaningful from life.
Awaken is not just about conversations; it’s about transformation. It’s about peeling back the layers of who we thought we had to be, so that we can remember who we really are. This is a space for the seekers, the empaths, the ones who have carried pain and turned it into wisdom. This is for those who are ready to stop running from themselves and instead begin the sacred journey of coming home to who they’ve always been.
Here, we do not shy away from the raw, the real, or the rare. We lean into it. We explore the intersections of healing, spirituality, self-awareness, and the lessons that life so often whispers to us — if only we would listen. Each episode is an invitation: an invitation to pause, reflect, and awaken something new within yourself.
I believe that healing is not a destination; it is a process, a practice, a way of being. It’s about learning to see the beauty in the breakdowns, the power in the pauses, and the wisdom in the wounds. It’s about realizing that even in the darkest moments, light is present — waiting for us to notice.
Through heartfelt stories, honest reflections, and conversations that reach beyond the surface, Awaken will guide you into deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. My hope is that as you listen, you feel seen, you feel understood, and you feel reminded that you are never alone on this journey.
This is not about perfection — it is about presence. Not about answers — but about asking better questions. And not about doing more — but about finally allowing yourself to be.
So take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s walk this path together. This is Awaken — where the journey inward becomes the bridge to everything you’ve been searching for outward."

No is a complete sentence

"Welcome to Awaken, a space where truth is not only allowed — it is honored. My name is Zeinab Hamid, and I created this podcast to bring voice to the parts of us that have long been silenced — the parts that question, feel deeply, and desire something more meaningful from life.
Awaken is not just about conversations; it’s about transformation. It’s about peeling back the layers of who we thought we had to be, so that we can remember who we really are. This is a space for the seekers, the empaths, the ones who have carried pain and turned it into wisdom. This is for those who are ready to stop running from themselves and instead begin the sacred journey of coming home to who they’ve always been.
Here, we do not shy away from the raw, the real, or the rare. We lean into it. We explore the intersections of healing, spirituality, self-awareness, and the lessons that life so often whispers to us — if only we would listen. Each episode is an invitation: an invitation to pause, reflect, and awaken something new within yourself.
I believe that healing is not a destination; it is a process, a practice, a way of being. It’s about learning to see the beauty in the breakdowns, the power in the pauses, and the wisdom in the wounds. It’s about realizing that even in the darkest moments, light is present — waiting for us to notice.
Through heartfelt stories, honest reflections, and conversations that reach beyond the surface, Awaken will guide you into deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. My hope is that as you listen, you feel seen, you feel understood, and you feel reminded that you are never alone on this journey.
This is not about perfection — it is about presence. Not about answers — but about asking better questions. And not about doing more — but about finally allowing yourself to be.
So take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s walk this path together. This is Awaken — where the journey inward becomes the bridge to everything you’ve been searching for outward."

for the MOMMYS

"Welcome back to Awaken — the place where we speak the truths that often live quietly in our hearts. The messy truths. The tender truths. The ones that don’t always fit into perfect social media squares, but live in the real moments between trying, loving, and simply making it through another day.Today’s episode is for the mothers — especially the ones lying awake at night, wondering if they’ve done enough. The ones who work hard, but still feel the ache of not being able to give their children everything. If you’ve ever tucked your child in with love but then tucked yourself into a bed of guilt, this is for you."

Think Bigger

Welcome to Awaken, a space where truth is not only allowed — it is honored.My name is Zeinab Hamid, and I created this podcast to bring voice to the parts of us that have long been silenced — the parts that question, feel deeply, and desire something more meaningful from life.
In a world that often tells us to “be quiet,” “move on,” or “just get over it,” this is where we slow down and get honest.Here, we explore the raw, unfiltered experiences that shape us — from the heartbreaks and the breakthroughs, to the lessons we didn’t ask for but needed.
I believe we are all students of life, and every challenge, every joy, every twist in our path holds the potential to awaken something deeper within us.My mission is to remind you that you are not broken, you are not behind, and you are not alone. You are becoming.
Each week, we’ll have real conversations — sometimes with guests, sometimes just you and me — about healing, emotional intelligence, relationships, self-trust, and the courage it takes to live authentically.We’ll question the beliefs that no longer serve us, and replace them with truths we choose for ourselves.
So if you’re ready to peel back the layers, face your truth, and awaken the part of you that’s been waiting to be seen, you’re in the right place.Let’s do this — together.
[Main Content — Thinking Bigger]
You know, I never really thought about it this way before…For so long, I kept letting people into my life who had a lot of inner work to do, but refused to do it.I don’t want to call anyone a “fixer-upper” — that sounds harsh — but that’s what it was.
And I used to blame myself for attracting people like that.But the truth is… every single one of them taught me something different.Every single one shaped me into the woman I’m becoming today.
It’s like God didn’t put me through pain for the sake of pain.He put me through lessons — lessons to make me stronger.And this last one? This was the biggest lesson of my life.Not because of how heavy it was — though it was heavy —but because it held so many lessons in one single experience.
Our lives were intertwined.Our friends were friends with both of us.And when push came to shove, the truth went silent,and the lies got projected loud.
And that broke my trust in everyone.Every single person I dealt with in that season betrayed me in some way.And I had to learn from it in a way that felt so heavy, so lonely, so final.
But all of that… it brought me back to me.It brought me back to my real purpose.
For the longest time, I thought my purpose was opening a daycare —a safe place where parents could leave their kids and know they were protected.Because I was that parent who needed that.And I wanted it from the bottom of my heart.
But that dream collapsed.And I thought maybe I wasn’t good enough.I thought maybe that was the end.
But standing here now, I see it so clearly —that “failure” wasn’t the end.It was the expansion.
Back then, I was thinking too small.It wasn’t just about one building full of children being safe.It’s about an entire country of children learning how to feel safe within themselves.
Not safety in a place — safety in their own bodies, their own minds, their own souls.A compass inside them they can carry anywhere.
That’s the vision now.And I see that everything I went through — every betrayal, every closed door —it all prepared me for this.
I didn’t fail.I just shifted.I just thought bigger.

emotional regulation

Calling in real support. Not for money — but for mission.
I’m building something that feels bigger than me.
It started with one reflection… then one podcast… then one webinar…Now it’s a full-blown vision I can’t ignore:To create emotional regulation curriculums for students, and now for parents too.
I’m a mom, a coach, and a woman who’s healing while parenting.And I know I’m not alone.
But the truth is, I can’t do this by myself anymore.I don’t have a team. I don’t have funding.I don’t even have time most days.But I have fire. I have faith. And I have a mission I can’t put down.
So I’m calling in support — the kind that doesn’t need a paycheck to care.The kind that wants to be part of something heart-led and bigger than all of us.
I’m looking for:
Passionate educators
Writers, designers, curriculum creators
People who care about emotional healing, conscious parenting, and disrupting generational cycles
If you're someone who believes kids deserve emotional tools before adulthood, and parents deserve them while still healing, I want to talk to you.
DM me.Comment below.Share this with someone who might feel called.
This isn’t a “job.” It’s a movement.And I’m ready to start — with whoever shows up.
#ParentingWithPeace #EmotionalRegulation #HealingTogether #CycleBreakers #ConsciousParenting #PassionProject

call to action

Calling in real support. Not for money — but for mission.
I’m building something that feels bigger than me.
It started with one reflection… then one podcast… then one webinar…Now it’s a full-blown vision I can’t ignore:To create emotional regulation curriculums for students, and now for parents too.
I’m a mom, a coach, and a woman who’s healing while parenting.And I know I’m not alone.
But the truth is, I can’t do this by myself anymore.I don’t have a team. I don’t have funding.I don’t even have time most days.But I have fire. I have faith. And I have a mission I can’t put down.
So I’m calling in support — the kind that doesn’t need a paycheck to care.The kind that wants to be part of something heart-led and bigger than all of us.
I’m looking for:
Passionate educators
Writers, designers, curriculum creators
People who care about emotional healing, conscious parenting, and disrupting generational cycles
If you're someone who believes kids deserve emotional tools before adulthood, and parents deserve them while still healing, I want to talk to you.
DM me.Comment below.Share this with someone who might feel called.
This isn’t a “job.” It’s a movement.And I’m ready to start — with whoever shows up.
#ParentingWithPeace #EmotionalRegulation #HealingTogether #CycleBreakers #ConsciousParenting #PassionProject

Awaken Acknowledgement

Welcome to Awaken, a space where truth is not only allowed — it is honored. My name is Zeinab Hamid, and I created this podcast to bring voice to the parts of us that have long been silenced — the parts that question, feel deeply, and desire something more meaningful from life.
This is not just another self-help podcast. This is a space for real conversations — about healing, emotional intelligence, identity, grief, forgiveness, and the unlearning it takes to live authentically in a world that teaches us to shrink.
I believe that every experience we go through has a message — and sometimes, that message doesn’t arrive until we sit with it, feel it, and ask the hard questions. This podcast is for the questioners. The ones who feel out of place in surface-level conversations. The ones who were told they were "too emotional" or "too deep." The ones who’ve survived things that they’re still trying to find words for.
Each episode is a reflection — not just of what I’ve lived through, but what I’ve learned, what I’m unlearning, and what continues to evolve in me. I speak from the heart, from my healing, from my mess, and from my rise — because I know I’m not alone in this.
If you’ve ever found yourself sitting in your car after a long day, questioning who you are and what really matters… if you’ve ever looked around and wondered if there’s more to this life than just survival… you are my people. And this space is for you.
Awaken is a reminder that healing is not linear, that growth is not performative, and that self-love is not just bubble baths and affirmations — it’s boundaries, it’s truth, it’s facing yourself in the quiet moments.
So whether you're walking, driving, journaling, or just lying in bed trying to make sense of life… I invite you to listen in, lean in, and feel seen. Because here, we don’t run from the truth — we walk through it, together.
Let this be your invitation to awaken — again and again.

Awaken Be the I wil, I am, and I did

My name is Zeinab Hamid, and I’m a wellness coach, speaker, and storyteller. I created the Awaken Podcast as a safe space to speak truth, feel deeply, and heal out loud.
After years of carrying grief, emotional pain, and the pressure to be strong, I chose to stop hiding and start honoring my inner world. Awaken is where I share real-life experiences, spiritual reflections, and raw emotions—from anxiety and forgiveness to identity and inner child healing.
This isn’t a podcast for perfection. It’s for those still figuring it out, still rising. I speak from the heart so others feel seen in theirs.
Awaken is for the feelers, the overthinkers, and the ones learning to trust themselves again. It’s not just a podcast—it’s a movement of truth, self-love, and emotional freedom.
If you’re ready to come home to yourself, welcome. You belong here.

born a question mark

"Born a Question Mark."
Because I believe some of us weren’t born to follow rules.We were born to question them.
And maybe—just maybe—that’s not the problem.Maybe that’s the purpose.

live video

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