Today, Yusef and Zubi reconnect after a few weeks apart. Yusef gets Zubi's raw reaction to an announcement. We discuss the intersection between societal pressures and artistic expression.

Life is hard.  In this episode, we talk informally about what's been going on in our lives lately. Specifically, about how grief continues to rear its ugly head in many ways in our lives, and how we are learning to be more empathetic.    Give us a call at 828-552-4257 or comment to share your comments! Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

This Episode we are celebrating Yusef's birthday and what it means to be 28. We also hear from our brother Asif as he shares his insight and birthday wishes.  Listen in to hear the 3 Shafiq siblings in this special episode.    Give us a call at 828-552-4257 or comment to share your comments! Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

In this episode of "Ramadan Reflections," we explore the profound spiritual significance of Ramadan. Delving into Islamic teachings, we discuss fasting, prayers, and acts of kindness during Ramadan. Join us for some laid-back chat and personal stories as we explore how Ramadan's all about leveling up spiritually and finding that inner peace. Whether you're Muslim or just curious about the buzz around Ramadan, come hang out with us as we soak in those good vibes and reflect on what it all means. Below are some Children's books discussing Ramadan: https://amzn.to/3xaV8l1 https://amzn.to/3xbsL6g https://amzn.to/3Tzxciu   This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Affiliate links may be included.

This episode we talk about our unhealthy obsession with celebrities - aka "stanning" .  Who are you, or were you, obsessed with? Are you team NSYNC or BSB? Are you a Barb?   Give us a call at 828-552-4257 or comment to share your comments! Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

We are talking about spirituality vs. religion, mediumship, what happens when we die, NDE, and more from our perspectives.  Have you ever been to a medium and was it helpful? Have you had intuitive experiences?  Let us know what you think, should we get into more details on further episodes? What other topics should we discuss?     Books and shows discussed: Option B: https://amzn.to/48EBXNn Netflix show: Surviving Death and Tyler Henry Life After Death   Give us a call at 828-552-4257 or comment to share your comments! Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

In this episode, we discuss the book "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins. Get our hot takes on this non-traditional view on financial planning.  Give us a call at 828-552-4257 or comment to share your comments! Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors ;)

This episode talks about our first big travel experiences after the loss of our mother. We also discuss how that differed from other trips, what we learned and a few practical travel tips we learned along the way! Give us a call at 828-552-4257 or comment to share your stories. Resources: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/about-our-new-products.html General products mentioned: ESim cards, mobile VPN Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

Join us as we have our first episode dedicated to grieving. It's the holiday season which can bring up many emotions, including feeling the loss left by a loved one. We'll talk about how grief hits us all differently, what is helpful and what is NOT helpful to say to someone grieving.  Give us a call at 828-552-4257 or comment to share your stories. Happy Holidays everyone!   Resources:  Grief support for children Elena network and camp Erin https://elunanetwork.org  Hospice grief counseling David Kessler: https://grief.com/free/  MADD: https://madd.org    Free tools I have used:  Everloved: https://everloved.com  Penzu: free online journal https://penzu.com/journals    Books: It’s ok to not be ok : https://amzn.to/480gfDM  Paperback journal: https://amzn.to/3GsJwuV Kitchen table wisdom : https://amzn.to/46M7ThX  When breath becomes air : https://amzn.to/47Ixw4t    Podcasts/Episodes:  It’s ok to not be ok: https://amzn.to/480gfDM  Huberman lab grief episode: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/the-science-and-process-of-healing-from-grief    Getting through the holidays:  https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/holiday-grief-support https://fourseasonscare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Making-the-Most-of-Family-Time-during-the-Holidays.pdf

Today we are talking about navigating open season and choosing a health insurance. We'll talk through the factors to consider when choosing the best plan for you.    Steps in choosing a plan: 1. see what options are available, make sure you look at the correct premiums (self, self +1, self + family) 2. Create a list of expected health care expenses (annual physical, sick visits, specialist visits, RX meds, dental cleanings, eye exam, etc.)  3. do you want to pay a higher premium (less money in your paycheck coming home) or pay a higher deductible and copay (paying more money on your medical bills)? (basically on the front end or back end). 4. Sort and compare the plans that meet your needs the most.  5. don't forget about HDHP plans with an HSA as a great retirement tax savings vehicle 6. Don't forget about Flexible Savings accounts (FSAs) for tax savings on money you would have spent on healthcare anyways    Click here - to read an article I wrote on this: https://zubila.wixsite.com/rxtotravel/post/choosing-health-insurance  FEHB basics cheat sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DxbISg5hZ2WAM4drjFH8TCD1kp6e7sDh/view?usp=share_link

Welcome to Katha Meetha . We are two siblings, Yusef and Zubi. We have always been pretty close and our relationship fluctuates between parental and sibling-like. We recently lost our mother to a drunk driving related accident. This has been seismic and we thought this may be a creative outlet as well as a way to heal together and share some of our knowledge about a variety of topics, in a fun way, and hopefully create a community. khattameethapodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to Katha Meetha . We are two siblings, Yusef and Zubi. We have always been pretty close and our relationship fluctuates between parental and sibling-like. We recently lost our mother to a drunk driving related accident. This has been seismic and we thought this may be a creative outlet as well as a way to heal together and share some of our knowledge about a variety of topics, in a fun way, and hopefully create a community. khattameethapodcast@gmail.com