The Authentic Mum

What if nourishing YOU was the secret, mama?
Because the truth is... it is.

When you’re nourished, you’re not just taking care of everyone else anymore.

You’re pouring into yourself too.

You’re more present.

More radiant.

More joyful.

More at peace.

And from that place, you’re able to pour into your family from a full cup instead of an empty one.

Too many mothers are living in survival mode, running from one responsibility to the next, wondering why they feel exhausted and disconnected from themselves.

But Allah SWT never intended for us to live that way.
That’s why I always say these three areas are non-negotiables:

🌱 Nourish your soul.

🌱 Nourish your mind.

🌱 Nourish your body.

When you begin prioritising them, trust me, you’ll start to flourish into the woman Allah SWT created you to be.

Just like Suaad beautifully said in our conversation, a flower can only bloom when it’s nurtured 🌸

So let this be your reminder today:

The secret isn’t doing more. The secret is nourishing you.
🎙️ If you haven’t yet listened to our incredible conversation with Suaad Abdulle on Inclusive Education (Parts 1 & 2), go and tune in now on The Nourished Mum YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

All the links are in my bio 💕

Until next time, have a blessed Friday, mama !

Have you ever felt stuck whenever the thought of doing something outside motherhood crossed your mind?

Well, both Hamida and I have a piece of advice for you:

Start.

Don’t wait until you feel ready because, truthfully, you probably never will.

You’ll always feel like you’re lacking something.

You’ll always have doubts.

You’ll always find a reason to wait.

But starting is what gets you out of your comfort zone.

And once you start...

Keep going.

The beginning will look messy.

You’ll question yourself.

You’ll wonder if you know what you’re doing.

But as someone who started her own coaching business from scratch, trust me when I say this:

Trust the process.

Be open to learning, be willing to grow, and surround yourself with people who will help you become a better version of yourself. The people around you can either stretch your vision or shrink it.

With Allah’s help, you’ll grow into the person you’re meant to become along the way ✨

So consider this your little pep talk today, mama.

🔥Whatever has been burning in your heart... take the first step.

🎙️ Catch up on Beyond Motherhood Parts 1 & 2 with Hamida Sheikh Mohamed, now available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Until next time, stay blessed mama.!

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A little behind-the-scenes reality check, mama...😂
I get asked all the time,

“How are you so confident in front of the camera?”
Well... here’s your proof that I’m really not! 😇

What you don’t see is the stumbling over my words, forgetting what I wanted to say, awkward pauses and the million thoughts running through my head during every recording.

Alhamdulilah for editing because it definitely saves me more times than I’d like to admit 🤣

And if I’m being completely honest, there have been countless moments where I’ve thought about quitting.
Moments of self-doubt.

Moments of wondering if I’m even good enough.

Moments of feeling uncomfortable putting myself out there.
But every single time, I come back to my why.

Because my why is bigger than my fears.

Bigger than my insecurities.

And bigger than any roadblock standing in my way.

So I thought I’d share these bloopers from our recent episode with the beautiful Hamida Sheikh Mohamed to hopefully make your day a little lighter.

But also to remind you of something important...

You don’t need to be perfect to start.

You don’t need to be the most confident person in the room.

You don’t need to have it all figured out.

You simply need to take the next step.

Because the impact Allah SWT may want to create through you isn’t dependent on perfection.

It’s dependent on your willingness to show up.

So don’t give up on that dream, that project, that idea or that calling sitting on your heart.

The world needs what Allah SWT uniquely placed inside of you.

And your children deserve to see what’s possible when a woman trusts Him and keeps going ..

I Hope this inspires you to keep going 🙌
Until next , have a blessed week ahead!💕
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A gentle reminder for you today, mama.

Take care of yourself.

And no… not just on a surface level (although hello, we definitely need that too 😅).

I’m talking about deep soul nourishment.

Holistic healing.

The kind of care that helps you reconnect with you again.
Because the sad reality is… as mamas, we pour into everyone else while quietly abandoning ourselves.

Our children.

Our spouses.

Our homes.

Everyone gets the best of us…

While we are left running on empty.

And mama, can I lovingly remind you of something?

That doesn’t serve you.

And it doesn’t serve your family either.

Because Allah SWT did not create you only to survive motherhood.

You are here to worship Him, to live with purpose and to be a Khalifah on this earth.

And sometimes, in the busyness of motherhood, we forget that..

So let me ask you today mama…

✨ What is your purpose in this season of life?

✨ What impact do you want to leave behind when you’re long gone?

✨ And what are you actually doing about it?

Because your dreams, healing and growth matter too.

And if right now you’re craving clarity, guidance and deep nourishment, my signature 1:1 coaching program for mums — Nourish may be exactly what your heart has been needing.

A safe space for mamas who are ready for change, emotional healing and becoming the woman Allah SWT created them to be ..

DM me “NOURISH” and let’s gently get you there, mama !



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🎙️EPISODE ALERT: EPISODE 51 IS LIVE 🎙️

Beyond Motherhood- Part 2 - with the beautiful Hamida Sheikh Mohamed ..

Have you ever wondered?

“Is it too late for me to rediscover myself?”

“Can I still pursue purpose outside of motherhood?”

Mum guilt ?! You’re not alone..

Because if that question has ever crossed your mind… this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of The Nourished Mum Podcast, we continue our heartfelt Mothers Making a Difference in East Africa series with the beautiful Hamida Sheikh Mohamed.

We dive deeper into the impactful work she’s doing in East Africa, navigating life beyond motherhood, balancing purpose with family life and her heartfelt advice for mamas who are yearning for change, wanting to rediscover themselves or pursue something meaningful outside of motherhood.

Mama, this episode is your gentle reminder that Allah SWT did not only create you to pour into others… He also placed dreams, gifts and purpose inside of you too ..

And sometimes, honouring that purpose becomes part of your ibadah too.

🎙️ Episode 51 is now LIVE on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Drop (051) in the comments and I’ll send the link straight to your DM 💌

Tag a mama who needs this reminder today💕

Alhamdulilah, the first day of Eid was honestly so beautiful 🎈🎉

A day filled with laughter, beautiful memories, quality time with family and friends… and those little moments that remind you just how special Eid truly is.

As mamas, we spend so much time preparing, cooking, organising and making Eid magical for everyone else… so days like this where we get to pause, connect and simply enjoy the blessings around us feel extra special 🥹

A heartfelt thank you to for making our Eid even more memorable — the kids had the best time and it truly added so much joy to our day 💕

May Allah SWT continue to bless our homes with love, barakah and togetherness, and may we live to witness many more beautiful Eids together. Ameen 🤲

How was your first day of Eid, mama? Tell me your favourite part in the comments below 🫶🏽
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Meet the beautiful creative soul behind

But before anything else… Hamida defines herself first as a daughter, a sister, a wife and a mama to 3 amazing children — and she says that has been her greatest joy in life.

Beyond motherhood, she is someone who captures beautiful moments, reflects deeply and lets her words flow through them in the most beautiful way.

She’s a photographer, a writer, an event planner and someone who genuinely loves bringing other people’s dreams to life ✨

But what makes her even more beautiful is that she’s someone deeply driven by faith in everything she does — allowing her values, purpose and love for Allah to guide both her life and work..

Mama, if you haven’t watched Beyond Motherhood – Part 1 with Hamida Sheikh Mohamed

This is definitely an episode you do NOT want to miss.

A heartfelt conversation on motherhood, identity, purpose, faith and the woman behind it all..

Drop (050) in the comments and I’ll send the link straight to your DM 💌

Until next time, have a beautiful and blessed Eid Mubarak, mama 💕