Everything I Wish Someone Told Me Going Into My 20s

In this episode, Leana sits down with you, her audience, for a raw, unscripted Q&A. No prep, no filter: she reads every question cold and answers exactly as she would if you were sitting across from her. The conversation moves from stress eating and gym consistency into deeper territory — hijab, Islamophobia, self-worth, marriage, purpose, and what it actually means to build your character before you build anything else. This one is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in an unhealthy habit, unsure of their purpose, or like they need to prove themselves to people who were never going to understand them anyway. Leana gets into: Why stress eating usually isn't about willpower, and what actually fixes it Staying consistent with training by removing decisions before they become excuses Choosing discipline over motivation, and why chasing "motivation" will always let you down Reframing fitness as an act of worship instead of a punishment for your body Where to actually find modest, natural fiber clothing (and why it's harder than it should be) What kept her showing up even when she didn't feel motivated or happy How Islam reshaped her relationship with physical strength and health Living with anxiety about Islamophobia as a revert, and separating your worth from other people's stares Working through the hardest, most misunderstood parts of her faith instead of walking away from them What hijab really means to her — and why it was never about a man Building a daily structure around prayer instead of an overpacked routine What to do when prayer feels numb and disconnected Finding your purpose by fixing your habits first Being scared of change, adulthood, and responsibility — and finding the growth in the discomfort Why she refuses to build her life around getting married Building any platform — fitness or faith-based — from intention instead of chasing views "You have to consistently work on your character in order to attract the man that you also want in your life, because you can't be picky... but we also don't always have the character to match it." — Leana TOPICS DISCUSSED (00:00) – Intro (motivation, hijab preview, welcome to the Q&A) (01:05) – "How can you stop stress eating?" (05:45) – "How do you stay consistent when it comes to training?" (11:15) – "Where do you get your modest natural fiber fits?" (15:50) – "How do you motivate yourself?" (asked again) (17:35) – "How has Islam changed your perspective on physical strength and taking care of your body?" (18:15) – "Your take on Islamophobia" (31:00) – "What does hijab mean to you?" (34:33) – "How to stay focused without getting overwhelmed with my daily routine" (35:45) – "How can I stay consistent with my salah?" (39:15) – "What to do when you feel like you don't have your life figured out yet" (41:50) – "What to do when you're scared of change and becoming an adult" (44:05) – Rapid-fire (47:30) – "Your roots?" (48:00) – "Advice for building a fitness-based platform while honoring God" Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!  go to curehydration.com/LEANA, and get 20% off with code LEANA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices