Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
27%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Maskaxda & Healing is a Somali mental health podcast dedicated to raising awareness, sharing coping skills and breaking the stigma. Hosted by Nimco featuring community voices and mental health professionals offering cultural understanding, practical tools and support to remind listeners they are not alone 💛 🧡 🎙️ Available on Spotify & YouTube 🎙️ TikTok: @Maskaxda.healing 📸 Instagram: @MaskaxdaHealing Email: [email protected] 💌 Share questions or stories anonymously: https://bit.ly/Maskaxda

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Recent Episodes

Depression Part 2: Isolation & Support with Dr. Ahmed

Apr 19, 2026 9m

In this episode, we continue the conversation on depression with Dr. Ahmed.We talk about treatment, coping with isolation, and how to support someone experiencing suicidal thoughts.Waxaan sii…

Depression Pt. 1: Fahamka & Misconceptions with Dr. Ahmed

Apr 17, 2026 11m

In this episode, we talk about depression and the common misconceptions around it.We simply explain what depression is and the different types, so it’s easier to understand how it can look different…

Xaasidnimo (Envy): Fahamka Dareenka

Feb 15, 2026 14m

Envy is an emotion many people experience but rarely talk about.In this episode, Dr. Ahmed, Hadith and I explore:How envy and jealousy affect mental healthEmotional pain and healthy ways to…

Difaaca Maskaxda Series: Coping with Projection | Part 2 with Dr. Ahmed

Nov 27, 2025 16m

Projection is one of the most common defense mechanisms but how do we cope with it? In this episode, Dr. Ahmed shares practical strategies to recognize projection and manage it in a healthy way.…

Difaaca Maskaxda Series: Projection Explained | Part 1 with Dr. Ahmed

Nov 18, 2025 13m

Defense Mechanisms Series – Part 1: ProjectionDr. Ahmed explains Projection, a key psychological defense mechanism that influences how we think and interact. Learn what projection is, why it happens,…

Difaaca Maskaxda Series: Wa Maxay Repression Iyo Denial

Sep 30, 2025 13m

Defense mechanisms, or "difaac maskaxda" in Somali, are psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image. They often operate unconsciously to protect the mind…

Difaaca Maskaxda Series: Wa Maxay

Sep 20, 2025 9m

Defense mechanisms, or "difaac maskaxda" in Somali, are psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image. They often operate unconsciously to protect the mind…

Frozen Orange for Anxiety – Maskaxda Dejiso

Jul 30, 2025 4m

In this short grounding episode, I show you how to use a frozen orange to calm your mind and body. It’s a simple DBT-inspired technique that helps during anxiety. Qaybtan waxan ku tusaya sida oranji…

Therapist Series: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Dr. Ahmed

Jul 15, 2025 39m

In this episode, Dr. Ahmed from Somali Psychology joins usto explain obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) — We talk aboutthe different types, symptoms, and how treatment can help. Waxan ka…

Naftaada U Naxariiso

Jul 08, 2025 9m

Self-compassion or isku naxirista naftaada waa marka aad naftaada si tartiib ah ula hadasho marka ay noloshu adkaato ama aad qalad dareento.Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being…

Therapist Series Ep. 3 Dr. Ashwak – Youth, Therapy & Stigma

Jun 24, 2025 59m

This is the third episode of the Therapist Series on Maskaxda & Healing. I spoke with Dr. Ashwak, a Somali therapist, about youth mental health and the stigma that still surrounds therapy in our…

Fahamka Trauma | Therapist Series ft. Dr. Ahmed

Jun 17, 2025 26m

Welcome to another episode of the Therapist Series on Maskaxda & Healing. Waxan la hadlay Dr.Ahmed oo sharaxay trauma– waxu yahay iyo sida uu jirka iyo maskaxda dhibaato ugu keeni karo. Explored…

Therapist Series: Exploring Mental Health & Addiction with Lul, LPCC, LADC

May 21, 2025 27m

Welcome to the Therapist Series on Maskaxda & Healing.In this episode-I talk with Lul (LPCC, LADC) about the connection between mental health and addiction.We discuss:• How addiction affects the…

Healing From What I Couldn’t Say

May 10, 2025 15m

In this episode of Maskaxda & Healing, I open up about a part of my story I kept buried for almost a decade. Back in 2016, I was silently struggling with something I didn’t understand — something…

Sida lo dejiyo maskaxda

May 07, 2025 7m

Waxaad ku baranaysa hab ka cawinaya ina dejiso maskaxda. Waxaad isticmaali doonta 5 wax aad aragto, 4 wax aad taabato, 3wax aad maqasho, 2 wax aad uriso iyo 1 wax aad dhadhamiso. Waa farsamo lagu…

Suffering in Silence: Alan’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression

May 05, 2025 49m

In this episode of Maskaxda & Healing, we are joined by Alan, who courageously shares her personal experience with postpartum depression. For a long time, she suffered in silence—believing she…

Positive affirmation af somali

May 04, 2025 2m

Affirmation is one of my favorite to practice daily! Sharing positive words to heal, uplift and bring peace to your mind. Podcast affirmation/erayo wanagsan oo niyada ku dhisayo.

Welcome

Apr 30, 2025 2m

Maskaxda and Healing is about mental health, healing and life struggles. Hoping this to be safe space to share, grow and feel understood inshallah

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Maskaxda and Healing Podcast has published 18 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

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