Federica Leonardis
Federica Leonardis
How to Survive and Thrive after escaping fundamentalist Islam, with Yasmine Mohammed
How to Survive and Thrive after escaping fundamentalist Islam, with Yasmine Mohammed
How to Survive and Thrive after escaping fundamentalist Islam, with Yasmine Mohammed
Thursday 25th June 2020
Listen to Yasmine Mohammed's powerful story of escaping Al Qaeda and reclaiming her freedom on 'Tough Love'.
84 minutes
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Federica Leonardis
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Parenting & Children
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Get the buttons here!Escaping Extremism: Yasmine Mohammed's Journey to Freedom
Imagine being married off to a member of Al Qaeda and having to escape the clutches of religious fundamentalism. That's the reality Yasmine Mohammed faced. In this gripping episode of 'Tough Love', host Federica Leonardis sits down with Yasmine, a Canadian human rights activist, to uncover her harrowing yet inspiring journey. From forced marriage to reclaiming her freedom, Yasmine's story is a testament to human resilience and the power of self-determination.
Yasmine opens up about the betrayal by those who were supposed to protect her and the strength it took to break free from a life dictated by radical beliefs. As the founder of Free Hearts Free Minds, an organization offering psychological support to freethinkers in Muslim-majority countries, Yasmine has turned her painful past into a beacon of hope for others.
Federica and Yasmine delve into the emotional and psychological toll of escaping such an oppressive environment and discuss the daily habits and strategies that helped Yasmine rebuild her life. This episode isn't just about survival; it's about thriving despite the odds. Yasmine also shares insights from her book, 'Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam', providing a broader context to her activism.
Whether you're grappling with your own challenges or seeking inspiration from someone who has overcome unimaginable adversity, this episode offers both hope and practical advice. It's a raw, honest conversation that highlights the incredible strength it takes to reclaim one's life from the depths of despair.