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In this episode I am joined by spiritual and faith led life coach Ihsan Alexander. Ihsan has had a profound impact on my life; his simple and concise explanations have restored my relationship with my faith. His unconventional approach to Islamic teachings rooted in developing a spiritual relationship with god; has audiences gravitate to and absorb his knowledge and perspectives.

In this episode we discuss his background and story, the two dimensions of religion, disconnec with traditional mosque, understanding sufism and many more topics.

I hope you enjoy and learn as much as I enjoyed and learned speaking with Ihsan.

In this episode Hussain opens up about his own understanding of the month of Ramadan and how his relationship with his faith has developed by its observance. Hussain shares his personal new and profound perception of what the month of ramadan means to him today. This episode goes into a common misunderstanding that prevents muslims from experiencing the full spiritual benefits that the sacred month is meant to provide; Hussain touches on the physical benefits but dives deep into the spiritual development one can attain by also practicing a "spiritual fast"

Do you ever catch yourself overthinking and stuck on a decision? Have you ever seen the results of decisions in the midst of overthinking and over analyzing? In this episode Hussain discusses the results of overthinking and what they have and can produce in life. Going deeper into where overthinking can most commonly stem from; and shifting focus to help alleviate the stress of overthinking.

In this solo episode Hussain opens up about health challenges, easily falling into victim mentality, difficulty of accepting help when it is available; and arriving at peace and inner understanding once feeling unwanted pain and uncertainty. And how all of us have this inate desire to connect with god/universe/singular consciousness.

In this episode Hussain interviews World record holder Spencer Seabrooke. From goal setting, to facing death this episode goes deeper into the mind of an extra ordinary individual. Spencer held the record for free soloing across the longest slack line in 2015. At over 200 feet hanging just under 1000 feet in the air with no saftey harness. Spencer let's us in how he overcomes his fears and sets bigger and bigger goals. Listen to a rare kind of individual in this world. Spence is a living example of going inwards to overcome his fears and giving his life Everything hes got.

With the chaotic year that was 2020, in the episode Hussain interviews Vishal Toora who is a columnist on Equity Guru; A vancouver based financial company. Vishal provides his insight on what he believes the impacts of the pandemic may have on the global finacial infrastructure as we move into 2021 and beyond. Also touching on the heated political climate and the impact the main stream media has had on the population.

In the episode Hussain interviews Jason Morales the 1st ever guest on the EYG podcast. Jason is a certified personal trainer and the owner of the rapidly expanding gym Uplift Fitness. In this episode jason speaks in detail of his childhood and cultivating self confidence. Jason expands on the challenges he faced transitioning from his full time career as nurse to fitness trainer. Like many entrepreneurs Jason faced external pressure and doubt growing his business. In this episode he shares his unique mindset and strategies that guided him through his tough transition, that he believes everyone can benefit from.

In this episode Hussain goes in depth on his path to recovery from being a chronic people pleaser. He shares the consequences he endured from suffering from people pleasing syndrome. Opening up on the challenges of being a people pleaser and a simple yet effective path to recovery. Hussain discusses how the path to recovery begins not by halting our need to please others, but leaning to say no to ourselves.

In this episode hussain talks about the inspiration behind the podcast and opens up on a personal journal entry from 2 years ago that was the catalyst moment that brought the podcast together.