From Wounding to Wholeness — Embodied Islam, Healing, and the Path of Rahmah with Dr. Rose Aslan

In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, Dr. Habib Boerger is joined by Dr. Rose Aslan—community healing practitioner, former professor, and guide in somatics, breathwork, and embodied spirituality. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of trauma, healing, and faith.Dr. Aslan shares her remarkable journey—from a childhood marked by fear to a passionate spiritual seeker, to her conversion to Islam through Sufism, and into the complexities of spiritual abuse, academia, and ultimately, profound healing. Her story is one of courage, unraveling, and reclamation.This episode dives into:The impact of trauma and disconnection from the body Spiritual abuse and reclaiming personal agency The relationship between somatics and embodiment in faith practicesRelearning prayer (salat) as a source of presence and regulation The deep wisdom embedded in Islamic ritual Rahmah (divine compassion) as the heart of Islam Together, Habib and Rose reflect on their shared and divergent paths, exploring how embodied spirituality can open the door to deeper connection, healing, and intimacy with the Divine.This is a conversation for anyone who has struggled with faith, questioned inherited beliefs, or longed to experience spirituality as something lived, felt, and embodied.May this episode help you reconnect—with your body, your breath, your heart, and the compassion that flows through it all.Support the showTo make an appointment with Dr. Habib, visit https://www.habibboerger.com/.