This week Affi and Iman discuss the horror that unfolded at the US Capitol, when a mob of insurrectionists attacked the building at the order of Donald Trump. The UK government and their consistent disregard for the most vulnerable in our socie

27. Dr Samira joins us for a great chat about compassion, following your dream, the importance of information and so much more.

Jan 11th, 2021 1h 21m

This week, Affi is joined by the inspirational Dr Samira, a General Practitioner (GP) at our beloved NHS. Dr Samira wears many hats including owning a YouTube channel where she provides health information in both Somali and English for the elde

26. Somali accent challenge, when things get lost in translation, getting cussed out in Italian and a general chit chat.

Jan 4th, 2021 43m 12s

This week, Affi and Iman return from their short hiatus with a Somali accent challenge and stories of how things can get lost in translation! They also discuss how other countries have influenced the language and the origin of words.Join in on

25. The Crown and HRH Charles, Negging aka Psychological Warfare, Red Table Talk redemption, when kitchen talk goes public and much more!

Dec 13th, 2020 51m 35s

This week, Affi and Iman talk about The Crown and the infamous 'There were three of us in the marriage' situation, seeking redemption from black women and this week's Red Table Talk, why everyone isn't cut out for a life of crime as well as usi

24. Navigating the Xmas period as Muslim mums, holistic health, the time we both met Craig David, rice or pasta and much more!

Dec 6th, 2020 57m 39s

This week, Affi and Iman discuss how they are/will be dealing with the Christmas period as Muslim parents, they talk about how to approach the subject with young children and their own personal styles of parenting. They also cover when they met

23. Halima Aden breaks Muslim Internet, period poverty and alternative products, phobias: holes anyone? And so much more!

Nov 30th, 2020 39m 6s

This week, Affi and Iman discuss their usual medley of topics, they of course had to discuss the supermodel, Halima Aden, who this week broke Muslim internet with her annoucement of quitting her fashion career because it was forcing her to com

22. Idil Ibrahim: award-winning Director and Producer joins us for another guest interview!

Nov 22nd, 2020 1h

This week, we are joined by the incredibly talented Idil Ibrahim, an award-winning director, producer and changemaker. She talks to us about her journey into filmmaking, her projects and the stories she wants to tell, as well as sharing her adv

21. Throw back Monday, supporting Somali/black owned businesses, exercise; what's your fav? Plus, 2 new dilemmas!

Nov 16th, 2020 1h 9m

This week we talk extensively about our very different accounts of a fateful September day involving lactic acid and running. We discuss why it's important to support Somali/black owned business and the unconscious biases we hold as well as tw

20. Mental health and weight-loss, creating positive habits, a new GUEST INTERVIEW and much more!

Nov 9th, 2020 1h 5m

The brilliant Amal Nuur joins us this week for a chat about her amazing journey to losing over 40 kg, the challenges and the wins, setting yourself small and achievable goals, the link between mental health and over/under eating and her own buc

19. There's some struggles in this house.

Nov 2nd, 2020 48m 42s

Links mentioned in this episode:Home Girls UniteInstagram @ homegirlsldnAccent challenge by Just The HijabisYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAzF_clResMFollow usInstagram @frothandbubblepodcastEmail: [email protected]

18. Who run the world? Scary spice, Free School Meals, Backstreet Boys, a guest interview and much more!

Oct 26th, 2020 55m 48s

This week, Affi and Iman discuss their usual medley of topics!Links mentioned in this episode:Our Guest:Instagram@idilomar_Idil's Nonprofit organisation: Instagram @sama.wada Other links:Ayan's World on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/w

17.Estranged family members, forgiveness, Netflix's Rocks and The Social Dilemma as well as the hypocrisy of cheating.

Oct 18th, 2020 1h

This week,Affi and Iman discuss estranged family members, the anxiety and fear in reaching out and trying to mend old wounds, the sweet film Rocks and the rather underwhelming Social Dilemma, both on Netflix. They talk about the way society dea

16. We're back!!! We discuss Chrissy Teigen's miscarriage, Rihanna and Hadith gate, Bad Boy piece of informaTION and much more!

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 4m

This week, Affi and Iman cover all the insane things that have happened during their hiatus, including conversations around miscarriages, Islambophobia and the use of a Hadith at the Savage Fenty show and much more!Links mentioned in this epis

15. Our first full dilemma episode!

Sep 3rd, 2020 50m 32s

This week, Affi and Iman discuss dilemmas that have been sent in to them. Join in on the convo on Instagram @frothandbubblepodcast. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

14. Mental health in the Somali community, the stigma, barriers to support and our FIRST GUEST! Therapist and coach Nimo Omer.

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 20m

This week, Affi and Iman cover mental health in the Somali community. They discuss why it is so prevalent, drawing on research from various studies. They share their experience with witnessing people in crisis and misunderstanding it as a perso

13. Labour, delivery and postpartum stories. Rants and the failings of this government!

Aug 19th, 2020 1h 28m

This week, Affi and Iman cover their labour and delivery stories. They share their anxieties, fears, lows and moments of joys. The examine the contrast between their expectations of the early motherhood journey and their personal experiences an

12. The struggles of dating and marriage; Dating in your late 20s, the pressures of getting married, especially as a woman, why dating apps are problematic and dilemmas.

Aug 12th, 2020 1h 9m

This week, Affi and Iman cover the pressures of getting married as a Muslim woman and the difficulties in dating for marriage. Why dating apps aren't serving us and tips for women on that journey. They also cover some interesting dilemmas......

11. Colourism: we talk Indian Matchmaker, the lack of dark skinned female celebrities and the roots of colourism.

Aug 5th, 2020 1h 4m

This week, Affi and Iman cover colourism. They discuss its roots and why it is damaging to black and brown people. They cover Indian Matchmaker and how it perpetuates the idea that White is Right as well as sharing their own experiences of colo

10. Toxic friends; was Megan thee Stallion getting shot down to a toxic friend? Why the Real Housewives shows distort our views of friendships, toxic traits and dilemmas!

Jul 22nd, 2020 1h 12m

This week, Affi and Iman cover toxic friends. They discuss how certain reality shows distort our views on what a healthy female friendship looks like and comment on toxic traits. They share their own experiences of being in a toxic friendship a

9. Fast Fashion- is Boohoo the front for modern slavery? What impact is fast fashion having on our environment and are we contributing to a dark net of organised crime?

Jul 15th, 2020 45m 13s

This week, Affi and Iman cover fast fashion and the impact it is having on the environment, and its links to modern slavery as well as other organised crime. They discuss their own anxieties about the rate at which we are consuming as well as w

8. Mental health and self care- our own stories of when our mental health suffered and how we overcame it.

Jul 8th, 2020 54m 37s

This week, Affi and Iman cover mental health; what it means to them, how they look after it and times when their mental health has suffered. They discuss what instantaneous selfcare is and what we should all do regularly to maintain our mental

7. Get personal with us! We talk names, our childhood memories, life , tea, our fav cultural activities and quotes...

Jul 1st, 2020 1h 2m

This week, Affi and Iman answer questions about their lives to help you get to know them a little better. They cover the meaning of their names, whether they are morning birds or night owls, friendships they've lost and what their favourite cul

6. Ceeb/shame culture, the Twitter revolution, sexual abuse victims sharing stories and what are the men saying?

Jun 25th, 2020 40m 9s

This week, Affi and Iman cover the shocking and harrowing sexual abuse stories that have been shared on the TL. They discuss why we should believe victims, the dangers of using ceeb/shame culture to oppress victims and what the men are saying a

5. Love, lockdown and red flags, is the lockdown getting to Kimye? What to look out for in a new relationship, when to get out, Ed no neck, the blocka block lady and much more.

Jun 18th, 2020 52m 15s

This week, [Affi] and [Iman] cover love, lockdown and the obvious red flags to look out for as summer lovin' starts to emerge all over the place. They talk about maintaining healthy relationships during extended periods of time at home together