Freshly Grounded

Nine years since his first appearance, Silverback AJ is back, older, wiser, and still lifetime natural. We go deep on what actually transforms a "skinny-fat" body, the truth about protein targets, why strength is the #1 progress metric, and how to set calories without obsessing over the scale. Ajmal breaks down training splits (bro split vs push/pull/legs), cardio vs steps, creatine and shilājit, and why most people stall because of… snacking. We also tackle the steroid question, the famous study everyone cites, and the Islamic line between looking after your body as an amānah and avoiding vanity. Fatherhood, discipline, legacy and practical steps you can start today. 👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded 👉 2 for 2 Show: ⁨@2for2show⁩ 👉 The Ground (Football Podcast): @TheGroundPod ​ 👉 Hot Food Distribution in Gza: https://launchgood.com/freshlygrounded 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.

👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded Faisal sits down with Ilker Abak, a Muslim psychologist from Melbourne, to dive deep into the world of psychology, therapy, and emotional well-being. Together they unpack what clinical psychology actually is, why therapy carries so much stigma, and how emotions like anger, jealousy, and stress can be understood rather than suppressed. Ilker shares powerful insights on: 👉 The difference between therapy and Islamic guidance, and where they overlap. 👉 Why identifying emotions is harder than most people think. 👉 The role of childhood in shaping adulthood and why your past doesn't have to define you. 👉 Anger, avoidance, and the triggers we often mislabel. 👉 Addiction, including the taboo around pornography, and how to break the destructive cycle. 👉 Marriage, parenting, and learning the skill of "fighting fair" in relationships. Most importantly, Ilker highlights the need to demystify therapy, showing that it's not just about "telling someone how you feel" but about building real strategies for a balanced and meaningful life, all while staying rooted in faith. 👉 The Ground (Football Podcast): @TheGroundPod ​ 👉 Hot Food Distribution in Gza: https://launchgood.com/freshlygrounded 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.

👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded Sam Burr, better known as Arabic with Sam, drops in for a heart-to-heart on language, sincerity, and building a mission that actually serves people. We get into his new program Arabic Reconnect, why he refuses "white guy surprises people in their language" content, and his blended method for learning Arabic: science for Qur'ān precision + play for real-world speaking. We also talk Umrah with the family (and why the Ḥaram is more visual than you think), raising kids with British Sign Language, losing 9kg with sleep + black coffee + sane food, Somali life (yes, camel milk), and finding clarity as a creator. 👉 2 for 2 Show: ⁨@2for2show⁩ 👉 The Ground (Football Podcast): @TheGroundPod ​ 👉 Hot Food Distribution in Gza: https://launchgood.com/freshlygrounded 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.

Yohan joins Freshly Grounded to share the story of growing up in a Rastafarian-led, God-centred home in West London, stumbling through Catholic pews and Baptist choirs, then finding Islam via a co-worker who prayed at Heathrow before pulling shifts at Caffè Nero. We unpack what actually tipped him over the line to take shahādah, the lonely stretch many reverts don't talk about, and how fatherhood (now six kids!) and the loss of a brother reshaped his faith and priorities. 👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded 👉 2 for 2 Show: @2for2show 👉 The Ground (Football Podcast): @TheGroundPod ​ 👉 Hot Food Distribution in Gza: https://launchgood.com/freshlygrounded 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.

Imran ibn Mansur (formerly "Dawah Man") sits down with Faisal to unpack the rebrand, the regrets, and the mission he's now chasing. He explains why he "killed" the Dawah Man persona, the context behind viral clips from the masjid, and what changed as he started working with 7–9 figure Muslim entrepreneurs. We get into his "Victory Code" (7 pillars for building anything that lasts), the danger of the tongue for creators, platform nuance (Snapchat, social media), leadership, and how to run Muslim projects with real data, KPIs, and vision. Imrān also addresses past tensions, why he took a video down, and what Righteous & Rich / The Cave actually do. What we cover: Why he "killed" Dāwah Man (brand, audience, leverage) Viral masjid clip: the full story and what he learned Regret, reconciliation, and removing a video From street da'wah to serving CEOs & founders The "Victory Code" Building Muslim networks that move capital, talent, and impact Books shaping his thinking (Built to Last, Insanely Simple, Actions of the Heart)

👉 Dan's Links: https://getclients.com/freshly 👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded 👉 Hot Food Distribution in Gza: https://launchgood.com/freshlygrounded In this powerful episode of Freshly Grounded, we sit down with Dan Henry, entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and a man who went from owning a $2M yacht to embracing Islam. Dan shares his remarkable story: - Growing up in America with a distorted view of Muslims - His unexpected journey to Islam after his ex-wife reverted - The moment he realized money and yachts couldn't bring fulfillment - How he went from making $1M/month to choosing less money but more happiness - The real difference between overlooked experts and in-demand experts - What most people get wrong about selling digital products This isn't just a business conversation — it's about faith, transformation, and redefining success. ✨ Don't miss this one. It might just change how you see money, purpose, and faith. 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.

👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded 👉 Hot Food Distribution in Gza: https://launchgood.com/freshlygrounded Faisal and Kaya flip the usual "life is a sprint" motivational message on its head. Instead of talking about short bursts of intensity, they dive into the marathon parts of life: the slow, steady habits that compound over years and truly shape who we become. From memorizing the Qur'an (even just 3 āyāt a day), to cutting sugar from your tea, to improving in sales, lowering your gaze, managing finances, and building patience (ṣabr & ḥilm), the brothers reflect on the things worth pacing yourself for. This is an episode about playing the long game in life: spiritually, financially, and personally. 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com --------- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com --------- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.

Faisal and Sam reunite for a lively catch-up filled with humor and deep reflections. They dive into the pressures of running a brand and the importance of sustainability in their live shows. Sam shares a transformative therapy lesson about managing anger and peace. The duo hilariously recounts late-night food delivery mishaps and their paddle tennis adventures. They reflect on personal growth, balancing business with parenting, and the joys of raising chickens. It's a nostalgic blend of laughter and heartfelt conversations.

👉 LIVE EVENT TIX: https://fg.live In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Qur'an teacher and content creator Ibi Idris, who shares a story that will change the way you think about discipline, legacy, and your relationship with the Qur'an. Ibi opens up about how he memorised the Qur'an as a child, forgot it during his teenage years, and then rememorised it as an adult, this time with his own fire and intention. But this story goes even deeper. We hear about his father's unbelievable journey: at 33 years old, while already a parent in London, he left everything behind to study Qur'an in Egypt. That decision created a domino effect resulting in over 50 family members becoming Huffadh. 👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.

👉 LIVE EVENT TIX: https://fg.live This is one of the most personal episodes of Freshly Grounded I've ever recorded. Idris Shah isn't just my guest — he's been one of the most important people in my life for the past 12 years. He was my very first friend when I started practicing Islam. At a time when I felt completely alone, Idris — three years younger, shy, and quietly dedicated — became my anchor. In this episode, we talk about how we met during itikaf, how he helped me through some of my darkest moments, how his recitation inspired me, how we became family, neighbours, and lifelong brothers. We also dive into his incredible journey of memorizing the Qur'an, earning his ijazah, and the lessons he's taught me about patience, humility, and reliance on Allah. This is more than just a conversation. It's a glimpse into a friendship rooted in faith, love, and mercy. 👉 Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freshlygrounded 📧 Freshly Grounded Newsletter: https://tribe.freshlygrounded.com/subscribe 💪 Buy The Game: https://shop.freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- ✉️ Contact Us • Instagram: http://instagram.com/Freshly_Grounded • E-mail: hello@freshlygrounded.com ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Freshly Grounded or its hosts.