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Raising Mums

by Dr Gemma Elizabeth: Founder of Our Muslim Homeschool and Raising Mums · English · Kids & Family

Inspirational podcast about intentional motherhood and mindful parenting

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 15 min
Latest: 2 Aug 2026
Language: English

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2 Aug 2026 · 12 min

The Cost of Efficiency: Why Slowing Down Changes Everything

Slowing down in homeschooling can feel counterintuitive when your to-do list is full. However, constantly rushing through checklists comes with a hidden cost. Ticking off tasks feels productive, but high speed often robs us of true presence. It steals our gratitude and quiet connection with our children. In episode 111 of the Raising Mums podcast, I explain why true purpose requires us to drop the rushing. Discover how choosing slowness creates the space to anchor your homeschool with deeper niyyah (intention) and shukr (gratitude). Plus, I share a simple summer challenge to help you shift…

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25 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Why Schools Fail in the AI Era (feat. Hind Adeagbo)
To understand why schools fail in the age of Artificial Intelligence, we have to look at how traditional 19th-century classrooms are trying to prepare children for a future that won't even exist by the time they graduate. Is traditional schooling preparing our children for a world that won't exist by the time they graduate? In this episode, Dr. Gemma shares exclusive snippets from a guest presentation delivered to the Launch Your Homeschool community by Hind Adeagbo; mother of seven, home-educator, Co-founder and Head of Stewards.ONE online school. Together, they unpack the massive shifts…
4 Jul 2026 · 15 min
The Tragic Cost of “Someday”: Why We Delay Homeschooling
Important Links Mentioned in This Episode: ⭐️ JOIN LAUNCH YOUR HOMESCHOOL http://launchyourhomeschool.com/ ⭐️ 💌 JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/newsletter for weekly encouragement and tips. 🎙️START A PODCAST with Blubrry:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/startyourpodcast . Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting FREE with the affiliate code RaisingMums (aff.) 💚 Intro Music – by PEARLS OF ISLAM: https://www.pearlsofislam.co.uk (Bismillah from the album “Love is My Foundation”) 📱Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourmuslimhomeschool/ 🔴 Subscribe on…
28 Jun 2026 · 11 min
The Truth About Homeschool Community (And Why It’s So Hard)
Important Links Mentioned in This Episode: ⭐️ JOIN THE WAITING LIST for Launch Your Homeschool http://launchyourhomeschool.com/ ⭐️ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/newsletter for weekly encouragement and tips. START A PODCAST with Blubrry:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/startyourpodcast . Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting FREE with the affiliate code RaisingMums (aff.) Intro Music – by PEARLS OF ISLAM: https://www.pearlsofislam.co.uk (Bismillah from the album “Love is My Foundation”) Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ourmuslimhomeschool/…
21 Jun 2026 · 16 min
The 2-Hour Homeschool Day: Finding Barakah in the Chaos
Struggling to manage your time? Learn how to structure a peaceful muslim homeschool day that beats burnout, saves time, and invites barakah into your home. Important Links Mentioned in This Episode: JOIN THE WAITING LIST for Launch Your Homeschool https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/waiting-list JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/newsletter for weekly encouragement and tips. START A PODCAST with Blubrry:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/startyourpodcast . Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting FREE with the affiliate code RaisingMums (aff.) Intro Music – by PEARLS OF…
14 Jun 2026 · 13 min
Homeschool History: Islamic Identity and Raising a Strong Ummah
If there is one subject in my homeschool that I am absolutely, fiercely consistent with year after year; it is history. I love it, it’s a deep personal passion of mine, and I truly believe homeschool history is one of the most powerful tools we have as home educators. 📥 Important Links Mentioned in This Episode: ⭐ Click Here to join the WAITING LIST for Launch Your Homeschool https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/waiting-list 🚀 ⭐ Our Hijri & Gregorian Book of Centuries: https://amzn.to/4ouRXes (aff.) Other Islamic History Book Recommendations:…
7 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Navigating Homeschool GCSEs: Practical Steps & Emotional Realities
Exam season has officially wrapped up here in the UK, and my Instagram DMs have been full of questions from mums wondering how on earth to navigate Homeschool GCSEs or other high school qualifications. Important Links: ⭐️ Click Here to join the WAITING LIST for Launch Your Homeschool:⭐️ https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/waiting-list JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/newsletter for weekly encouragement and tips. HOMESCHOOLING COURSES: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses to help you simplify your education journey. START A PODCAST with…
31 May 2026 · 15 min
Nature Study for Muslim Homeschooling: Beyond the Instagram Aesthetic
Recently, on my Instagram stories I asked other Muslim Homeschooling mums a simple question: Do your children keep a nature journal? When the results came in, I was absolutely shocked. 50% of the homeschooling mums who responded said NO. We’ve been homeschooling our own children for more than ten years now, and in all that time, we have always prioritized nature study for kids. But knowing what I know about the incredible developmental and spiritual benefits, it made me realise something: either the sisters on Instagram don’t know how to do it, or they aren’t sure why it matters so much.…
17 May 2026 · 17 min
Beyond Homeschool Extremes: Finding a Middle Path to a Peaceful Homeschool Schedule
If you spend any time online looking for homeschooling advice, you’ve probably noticed that social media has split the community into two very loud, very extreme camps. It can feel almost impossible to figure out how to create a peaceful homeschool schedule when the algorithms constantly push you toward one of two conflicting lifestyles. On one side, you have the "free-range," ultra-crunchy mums who talk exclusively about the importance of play and letting the child take the lead. But if you watch their content for too long, there’s a subtle undercurrent of guilt; a heavy implication that if…
10 May 2026 · 16 min
The Worksheet Trap: Why I Switched to Narration (And You Should Too)
Why Narration in Homeschooling is the Ultimate Tool for Raising Thinking Children Today, we’re talking about narration in homeschooling: what it is, why the modern writing crisis makes it necessary, and how it can transform your child’s ability to think. Important Links: ⭐️ Click Here to join the WAITING LIST for Launch Your Homeschool: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/waiting-list ⭐️ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/newsletter for weekly encouragement and tips. HOMESCHOOLING COURSES: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses to help you simplify your education journey.…
2 May 2026 · 11 min
Starting Homeschooling Without Overwhelm
Are you feeling buried under a mountain of unused workbooks? Do you spend your evenings scrolling through Pinterest, printing out "alphabet packs," only to feel guilty when they sit in a pile on your dining table? ⭐️JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/waiting-list ⭐️ In today’s episode, I’m responding to a very raw and honest email from a sister in our community who feels overwhelmed by the pressure of starting homeschooling with her four-year-old. We’re talking about the "FOMO" that drives us to over-purchase and why "less is more" during these precious early years. I’ll…
26 Apr 2026 · 15 min
Overcoming Homeschool Self-Doubt: You Were Chosen for This
If you are currently struggling with overcoming homeschool self-doubt, I want you to know that you are in good company. I’ve seen so many messages this week from sisters who feel like they just aren't 'enough' for this journey. But what if the secret to homeschooling wasn't your patience or your setup, but your trust in the One who gave you these children?" ⭐️Our Sponsor: THE FUTURE EXPLORERS CLUB – https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/explorers ⭐️ Use code RAISINGMUMS5 for £5 off your subscription. "I wish I had the setup and the patience to homeschool." "I wish I was better at it; I’m forever…
19 Apr 2026 · 17 min
Homeschooling in Your 40s: Navigating Perimenopause and the Second Spring
Homeschooling in your 40s doesn't just feel busy; it feels heavy. Between the brain fog, the fatigue, and the "random" symptoms of perimenopause, the way we homeschool has to change. "I feel like a piece of elastic that has been stretched and stretched and now has no more stretch, and cannot spring back." - Nella Last 1945 If you're feeling overstretched, here is the good news: Homeschooling in your 40s can actually be your best season yet. ⭐️Today’s Sponsor – THE FUTURE EXPLORER’S CLUB: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/explorers ⭐️ The Shift: From Spoon-Feeding to Independence When we are…
11 Apr 2026 · 10 min
Trusting the Process: Why Homeschooling Works (Even When You Doubt It)
Many parents find it difficult to trust the homeschooling process, especially when the mainstream school system is all they have ever known. It is natural to feel nervous, but the numbers don’t lie! Statistics from the National Home Education Research Institute show that homeschooled students consistently score in the 80th percentile. That's a staggering 30 points higher than the public school average! ⭐ Today's Sponsor - THE FUTURE EXPLORER'S CLUB: ⭐ http://bit.ly/4vHYMN9 But home education is about more than just grades. It is about raising well-rounded, moral human beings. If you are…
4 Apr 2026 · 13 min
Beyond the Books: How to Rediscover Joy in Your Homeschool
In Episode 97 of the Raising Mums podcast, I take a trip down memory lane to a time before the pressure of curricula and "ticking boxes" took over. Reflecting on a quote by the great scholar Ibn Khaldun, "The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another". I believe this holds the secret to finding joy in homeschooling today. By looking back at our early days, we can find a vital roadmap for our future. After a decade of home educating, I recently rediscovered a simple notebook from when my eldest was just four years old. It was a humble collection of cut-outs from…
E96 · 18 Jan 2025 · 54 min
Navigating Racism and Anti-Blackness with our Children
In Episode 96 of the Raising Mums podcast, I interview Rukayat Yakub, a Montessori teacher and award-winning author. Rukayat has travelled the world studying Arabic and traditional Islamic sciences. In addition to pursuing a doctorate in Islamic leadership, Rukayat coaches leaders and mothers on navigating anti-Blackness - the inability to see and value Black humanity in their communities and homes. In this episode Sister Rukayat shares: Practical advice on navigating anti-Blackness in our communities How the teachings in Islam help us address social issues Racism in books and boycotting…
14 Feb 2024 · 23 min
Reflecting on the 99 Names of Allah with Children
In Episode 95 of the Raising Mums podcast I interview the multi-award winning poet, Mona Zac. She shares advice on how we can use poetry to encourage our children to reflect on the 99 names of Allah. In this practical and inspiring episode, sister Mona tells us why pondering on creation helps our children to connect with Allah. Sister Mona describes herself as a dreamer, writer, and poet with a headful of ideas. She regularly thinks up and manages projects that her friend (and illustrator) Neamah Aslam beautifully executes. Mona can usually be found doing research for her projects with 100…
E94 · 10 Jan 2024 · 37 min
Connecting our Children to the Prophet ﷺ with Ustadha Bano Murtuja
In Episode 94 of the Raising Mums podcast, I interview Ustadha Dr Bano Murtuja about how we can help our children connect to the Prophet ﷺ. Dr Bano Murtuja is a teacher of sacred sciences with a passion for the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In this episode, Ustadha shares with us: Her experience in building a connection with the Prophet ﷺ and how it has and continues to, transform her life. How we can bring the Prophet ﷺ into a child's education. How a mother can still teach her child the Seerah even if she feels that she doesn't know enough? An important way to protect the faith of our…
E93 · 22 Sep 2022 · 13 min
Homeschooling and Socialisation - The Reality!
Homeschooling socialisation is one of the most common comments or questions parents receive. Almost every argument involving homeschooling revolves around this: "Homeschooled children don't get enough socialisation.". Nobody ever worries about whether our children will get a good education at home, but we hear a lot about children needing school for socialisation. It is a well-known fact that homeschoolers have been subjected to the socialisation argument for quite some time, but what is the reality in relation to homeschooling socialisation? In Episode 93 of the Raising Mums podcast, I…
E92 · 15 Sep 2022 · 12 min
Homeschooling | Why some Succeed and others Don't!
When homeschooling you have the best intentions, but sometimes you wonder if you’re going to make it. Does your homeschool have a chance of success? How are you going to make it work, or even if you will fail? You know how homeschooling benefits your kids and provides them with an excellent education. You’ve found advice on choosing curriculum, learning styles, methods of homeschooling, and setting up a schedule. But have you ever been told what personal qualities YOU NEED to succeed? In Episode 92 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how to successfully homeschool. Homeschooling Resources…
E91 · 9 Sep 2022 · 15 min
Home Education in a Recession - Homeschooling on a Budget
We are experiencing a terrible economic downturn, which can affect the homeschool budget. Homeschooling can cost as much or as little as you want it to. When you’re first starting out, you may spend a bit more on supplies than you will in subsequent years. The cost of homeschooling is different for every family, it can add up quickly especially if you have multiple children, but it is possible to homeschool during the recession. With homeschool budgeting, careful planning, and a positive attitude, you can give your child a quality education without breaking the bank. In Episode 91 of the…
E90 · 1 Sep 2022 · 19 min
Why You Can't Stick to Your Homeschool Plans!
Although you know exactly what you should be doing at a particular moment, on a specific day of your homeschool, do you still struggle to accomplish it? There are times when even the best-laid homeschool plans don't work out. When this happens, it can leave you feeling stressed and anxious. All of us have done it. Despite creating seemingly perfect plans, they get discarded after a few weeks. How come we spend so much time creating plans and then have trouble sticking to our homeschool plans? In Episode 90 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how you can stick to your homeschool plans.…
E89 · 25 Aug 2022 · 31 min
The Power of Play | Play-Based Learning with Pey Abdulwahid
Play-based learning is so much more than just having fun for children; it is also a great way for them to learn. During childhood, play plays a significant role in the development and health of children and their long-term success in learning and life. It is through play that competence is built in many domains. As children play, they are able to address social problems, solve problems solve and invent scenes and stories. Pey Abdulwahid speaks about the importance of preserving play and wonder in childhood and gives advice to mothers who want to give their children more freedom when playing.…
E88 · 4 Aug 2022 · 19 min
The Easiest Way | Homeschool Planning
Although the idea of getting ready to start homeschooling can be overwhelming, know that you can do it. Your first year of homeschool planning does not have to be overwhelming or frightening. In Episode 88 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share what subjects you need to start with and show you the Easiest way to begin your Homeschool Planning! This episode includes a clip from Day 2 of our recent 5-day Bootcamp - Start Your Homeschool Strong! Although The Start Your Homeschool Strong Bootcamp is currently closed, Launch Your Homeschool students will be given access to the full boot camp.…
E87 · 28 Jul 2022 · 57 min
Is Homeschooling Really Better? | With Khadijah Stott-Andrew
Several reasons exist for parents to not send their child to public schools, such as dissatisfaction with the curriculum, teaching methods, and religious concerns, but is homeschooling really better? Khadijah Stott-Andrew addresses this concern and her realisation that teachers don't have all the answers either. Khadijah is a mother of three and a self-proclaimed bookaholic! She talks about homeschooling while moving house and also how she has combined the national curriculum with the Charlotte Mason philosophy. In Episode 87 of the Raising Mums podcast, I talk to Khadijah Stott-Andrew from…
E86 · 21 Jul 2022 · 43 min
How to Homeschool with Purpose | With Nusaibah Kofar-Naisa
Here at Our Muslim Homeschool, we believe that the most important thing homeschooling parents need to hold onto is their intention. In others words, always remember why you homeschool your children. In order to understand how to homeschool with purpose, Nusaibah Kofar-Naisa also advises keeping your intentions in mind every day. Nusaibah is a mother of 2 from Nigeria. Her intention to homeschool was to raise children of taqwa. This means ensuring your homeschooling is Allah (SWT) centered, connecting with your children, and remembering the purpose for which we were created. In Episode 86 of…
E85 · 14 Jul 2022 · 50 min
Teaching Islamic Art with Wajiha Khalil
Islamic Art is a subject that is often overlooked when developing our curriculum, especially with today's focus on technology. The arts are really essential for growing minds to help our children engage with their personal and cultural understanding. I can help build key skills such as critical and creative thinking as well as developing their fine and gross motor skills. Above all, taking some time to create something from the heart is a wonderful way to glorify Allah (SWT) who created us. In Episode 85 of the Raising Mums podcast, I talk to Wajiha Khalil, creator, and teacher at Sacred Art…
E84 · 7 Jul 2022 · 13 min
Afraid to Homeschool | Facing your Fears
Taking the plunge into homeschooling your children for some reason seems frightening and you still haven’t been able to bring yourself to make that move to get started because you are afraid to homeschool. There is always a certain amount of risk in anything we do in this life, and homeschooling is no different. Being successful in homeschooling means coming face to face with your biggest fears. However, there are ways you can stop these worries from holding you back from what you know is right. Don’t let fear stop you from homeschooling your children. In Episode 84 of the Raising Mums…
E83 · 30 Jun 2022 · 10 min
The 3 Truths About Homeschooling you MUST Know!
Perhaps you’re just thinking about how to start homeschooling. Maybe you’re in your first year or so and are still figuring out the ropes. It’s really easy these days to get overwhelmed with everything you have to know about homeschooling successfully. In Episode 83 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share 3 essential truths on how to start your homeschool year strong! Three Homeschooling Truths You don't need to do it all. You don't need to do all the subjects, all the curriculum, all the things! There is no rush. Instead of racing ahead, focus on making consistent progress with your child. You…
E82 · 23 Jun 2022 · 11 min
How to Eliminate Homeschool Stress | It's not what you think!
Homeschooling has so many benefits! But despite this, homeschool stress occurs in even the most ideal situations! Balancing home and education has its own unique variety of pitfalls. Yes, it's completely normal to feel stressed, uncertain and overwhelmed sometimes. But is it possible to eliminate homeschool stress and it's impact on our children? Let's talk about it! In Episode 81 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how to deal with homeschool stress. This is an exclusive inside peek into a coaching call from Launch Your Homeschool. Sister N asked: "Salam sister I have a bad habit of…

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Inspirational podcast about intentional motherhood and mindful parenting

Raising Mums is a English kids & family podcast from Dr Gemma Elizabeth: Founder of Our Muslim Homeschool and Raising Mums. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Dr Gemma Elizabeth: Founder of Our Muslim Homeschool and Raising Mums
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 15 min
Latest episode: 2 Aug 2026
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