The Bloomers Podcast

A little talk on how marriage in 2026 is so deprioritized and devalued, when it is actually the most important decision and relationship in our society that people make. Also, I talked about a topic I'm really passionate about, lowering your gaze! There are so many benefits and advantages of lowering your gaze, mainly maintaining control over your life and having respect for the opposite gender. I hope you enjoy, I loved making this video😜🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸0:00 intro1:12 mindset lately 3:22 western ideas that are wrong about marriage8:50 gender relations done the right way12:58 protecting relationships15:10 improving gender relations17:20 over-expression is good20:44 the wisdom of lowering your gaze22:45 my poem 😂 / all the benefits of lowering gaze25:30 lowering gaze online28:20 outrorecorded March 15 2026

An amazing conversation with my friend and barber Sameed! We talk about how nonchalance is really dumb, growth from travelling around the world, near death experience, and how trying new things makes you happy. This was a really fun video, and the first guest episode almost a year and a half! I hope you enjoy as much as I did, thank you🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸0:00 intro1:05 how we met2:28 life right now + internship4:55 learning from travelling alone6:40 reflecting on a near death experience16:39 gaining new experiences changes your life28:42 nonchalance is so stupid38:40 international students have a hard life44:12 where do you see yourself in 10 years47:46 being a barber49:47 outrorecorded Jan 17 2026

A reflection on what troubled me most in my life this year and how focusing on my deen helped me heal, and what experiences really deepened my Islamic beliefs even more. I'm not a huge fan of talking about religion publicly because it's something very personal to me, but I really wanted to speak on these topics! Enjoy, and thank you🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcastVideo on Islamic heaven lore: https://youtu.be/YURdOi-WFDg?si=uKM7u-MuvUJPyvM6 (one of my favourite videos i've ever seen on YouTube) @wiqayaat1🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸0:00 intro1:36 what troubled me in 20258:51 why I have a strong belief in God14:16 what really strengthened my belief in God even more20:09 accepting that the world is shitty21:32 deen over dunya mindset26:23 everything now is an answered prayer28:05 outrorecorded December 31st 2025

A little talk on a recent anxiety experience I had, how I fell into being a typical unexpressive man again lol, and what men can learn from women. Thanks so much for watching, enjoy!🌸💜😜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcastAnxiety and mindfulness resources:https://www.anxietycanada.com/   • Mindfulness Meditation   Body Scan  🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸0:00 intro1:14 anxiety experience4:18 why it happened6:45 how masculinity can invalidate problems9:31 why gen z has more mental health problems11:11 expressing emotions and anti-nonchalance13:32 MealsThatLast men’s cooking program15:24 how men can become more emotionally intelligent20:12 discussing uncomfortable ideas21:20 why I am excited to die 24:06 why I want a daughter26:06 outrorecorded October 16th 2025

A little talk about navigating unemployment after graduation, status, money, career, and how I changed my perspective on my life. Being unemployed after graduating CAN suck if you aren’t taking the right steps and finding the resources and people to help you out. Life loses structure and you can lose hope, but you can always change your perspective…😏it was kinda hard to talk about in this video but that’s what this podcast is supposed to represent: talking about difficult and personal topics- with no bullshit. So here you go, listen or watch on all platforms at The Bloomers Podcast 🌸💜Thank you for watching. Yes, I love Coraline what a banger movie that helped me fix my mindset🕸️🏠My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸0:00 intro1:19 life sucking and losing structure after graduation4:11 how a children's movie changed my perspective on life10:03 narcissistic perspective and wanting to change the world18:00 2 people: a saint and a jerk22:59 valuing status = stupid idea25:25 when money does and does not buy happiness29:24 mind your own business36:56 keep things small40:58 outrorecorded September 9th 2025

I had a social media addiction and strong compulsion to use Instagram for the majority of my life, but on January 9th, 2025 after using Instagram daily for almost 12 years, I finally decided to delete it. In this video I talk about everything that has changed in the last 6 months without using Instagram. Full episode on YouTube and all streaming platforms at "The Bloomers Podcast" 🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast TIMESTAMPS0:00 intro 0:31 the descent of instagram: 2011-25 4:04 relationships and social skills became stronger8:34 less anger after deleting instagram11:12 picking up new hobbies and interests 13:32 being bored and deeply grateful 15:37 social media wants to keep you “on” all the time 18:55 feeling FOMO 20:39 missing out on trends22:16 DO NOT take a “break” from IG22:35 FOMO relationships24:53 bringing back natural excitement into life27:10 outrorecorded July 8th 2025

A reflection on my 4 years of undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary. I talk about all the problems I had especially in my first and second year, and how my better years in third and fourth year came from putting myself out there and in uncomfortable situations. Hope you enjoy🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸0:00 intro1:51 1st year: feeling like a fraud 5:31 2nd year: avoiding fraudulence and getting exposed11:07 3rd+4th year: being in uncomfortable spaces and putting yourself out20:08 little challenges and adventures make life amazing24:00 internship advice27:22 travelling and over-prioritization of school and work31:03 outrorecorded may 31st 2025

Finally, a podcast episode about Islam! This episode is a talk about how to begin practising Islam instead of just believing, prayer tips, strengthening our deen, how we should treat and not judge our fellow Muslims. If you've been watching me for a while, you know I don't like to talk about religion. It's very private and personal to me, and talking about it is something I do only with those very close to me or who ask about it because otherwise it can sometimes feel like you're showing off. But this is the exception LOL. I hope Ramadan is going great for everyone who is participating, and I hope this video can help you somehow Inshallah. If you aren't religious or Muslim and you watch, that is the biggest honour and I hope you can learn something new. Thank you 🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcastEnglish-Arabic Parallel Text Translated Quran: https://a.co/d/5dW5pZG🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸0:00 intro1:11 belief without practice6:43 how can there not be a God?10:49 practicing islam13:11 how to start praying 5 times + fajr tips19:10 fate and your islamic awakening21:25 how you shouldn’t talk to someone who doesn’t practice24:34 if you see someone sinning…26:04 judging others29:00 feeling isolated from the Muslim community30:42 mosque as a pain coping mechanism35:03 outrorecorded March 23rd 2025

A talk about how deleting social media has made my life so much better😝and how it has made me feel and act like a kid again, learning and trying new things. Don’t have much to say, video speaks for itself, I talk about beautiful experiences and thoughts in this video man. Find it on all platforms at “The Bloomers Podcast” 🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸0:00 intro0:42 I cried at this photo3:02 finally deleting instagram 6:54 what’s the point of IG8:55 news makes you sad10:58 insecurity and FOMO14:33 why i cried at that photo16:21 translation of energy from phone to real life17:53 “she’s so youthful”20:28 lack of creativity in the world25:51 labelling creative people28:50 outrorecorded jan 30 2025

A talk about some of the worst times of my life and what happened during them: an abusive relationship at 16 years old which led to heartbreak and fueled an ongoing depression and a severe sickness I got which ruined my life for a couple weeks. My goal here as always is transparency to show you in detail that someone has gone through something horrible, it may be better or worse than what you've gone through but that doesn't matter haha. We all suffer and go through things, but they ultimately improve our life and give us more perspective. I would never trade these experiences for something better. Hope you enjoy 🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸 0:00 intro2:30 no control over my body = depression and craziness5:03 panic attacks7:30 someone being there for you11:32 lessons learned15:33 heartbreak story26:35 recovery27:30 letting other people affect you30:32 why you should and shouldnt give up32:24 outro#depression #heartbreak #podcast #mentalhealth #advice #selfhelp recorded December 31st 2024

Finding someone SUCKS. It's an emotionally painful and draining experience, but it doesn't have to suck that bad. In this video I talk about a lot of the mistakes I've made in the past with trying to find someone to be in a relationship with, including removing your ego to let go, stop self-sabotaging, the best approach to find someone, and how you can litmus test for good people. This video was very much a journal entry and helped me a lot LOL, so I hope it could do the same for you or help bring new perspective to your experience with finding a partner. My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸 0:00 intro 3:45 how removing ego will help you let go and create a relationship 7:42 recovering from self-sabotaging 12:41 why lots of Gen Z doesn't want relationships 16:56 the better approach to finding your partner 22:12 how to test for good people 27:02 outro recorded November 9th 2024

A conversation with my friend Danial about his beautiful journey with ego reconstruction, where a someone becomes self-aware of themselves and destroys their ego to rebuild their personality in a healthier, more authentic way. This happened after working at a coffee shop on the University of Calgary campus and receiving lots of attention from an Instagram account known as UofConfessions, now known as gooduniversity.ca. We also talked about his research projects in social work regarding mental health and masculinity, as well as his experiences with spirituality and quitting certain habits as a means to improve his mental state and identity. An amazing chat, enjoy!💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸 0:00 intro 0:42 how we met 3:50 life right now 4:40 transforming masculinities - cooking research project 15:37 desi community mental health struggles 19:08 ego reconstruction - “Danial from GoodEarth” 28:29 beauty and drawbacks of masculinity 34:26 lingering effects of attention withdrawal 38:16 spiritual wellness and mental wellness 44:07 quitting social media 50:57 where do you see yourself in 10 years? 52:54 outro recorded september 21st 2024

A talk with my friend and one of the biggest supporters of the podcast, Daphne. We talked about her positive experience with therapy, personal identity shift in school and athletics, university/high school experience, and goal setting! Hope you enjoy listening to our conversation!🌸💜 Daphne's Instagram: .daphne_. How to self refer yourself to therapy in Calgary: Access Mental Health, 403-943-1500 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸 0:00 intro 1:29 how we met 3:46 struggling with transition into adulthood 7:28 leaving university 9:00 positive therapy experience 15:13 group therapy 19:51 identity shift through athletics 28:34 moving away from nostalgia 34:12 loving/hating university 38:19 negative thoughts about self-image 40:50 goal setting 48:08 outro recorded august 29th 2024

A discussion about the denial of death, how we misinterpret death, and the beautiful life lessons/attitudes we can learn using death as a motivator to amplify our experiences while we’re still alive. This video is not a promotion of suicide or violence towards others, it’s very much the opposite :D also thank you for 3 years of support 🌸💜 If you’re feeling suicidal, the best thing you can do is have a conversation about it with a supportive person. Talking and getting those harmful thoughts out of your head is possible and so important, here are some useful resources you can use: - International Suicide Hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast My other videos on death: - https://youtu.be/f6tfxsiPWoQ - https://youtu.be/TUHqzFjE4TE 🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸 0:00 intro 1:50 understanding the criticism 3:44 why we don’t talk about death 5:19 the funeral exercise 8:37 our denial of death 9:24 you should look forward to an end of life 11:54 why death is such a GOOD thing 17:08 the worst part about death 18:27 the purpose of life: preparation for death 20:54 witnessing death 22:38 empathy and death 24:00 religion 26:37 outro recorded on august 8th 2024

It’s June which means it’s men’s mental health month, SO this episode is about toxic masculinity and how it ties into men’s mental health🧠I always heard the phrase, but i didn’t actually know what toxic masculinity was until i started preparing for this video LOL but it’s pretty interesting and if you’re a man you can probably testify to toxic masculinity’s existence and how the narratives it pushes are problematic. Use the timestamps if you want and enjoy!🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸 0:00 intro 2:04 masculinity definition and gender roles 4:45 defining toxic masculinity 7:43 behaviours that cause toxic masculinity 14:29 toxic masculinity is self-fulfilling 15:21 crying and comfort with emotions 18:31 being aware of your own cognitive biases 21:13 outro Sources: - https://www.nextgenmen.ca/blog/decons... - https://www.katicaroy.com/post/the-ma... - https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationshi... - trust me bro recorded june 5 2024

A conversation with my longtime friends Clara and Lily! We talked about how Clara and Lily rekindled their strong friendship after some time apart from each other, the importance of discipline and your childhood upbringing in school, living life with more empathy, and athletics. My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸 0:00 intro 1:22 how we met 3:05 the rekindling of friendship as adults 11:40 Clara and Lily’s strong friendship 16:11 junior high-high school delinquency 19:41 school + parents as protection 26:14 thinking with more empathy 34:45 dealing with jealousy and insincerity in friendships 43:37 why Lily quit soccer 1:01:29 where do you see yourself in 10 years? 1:05:02 best life advice received? 1:07:32 what do you value the most in people? 1:10:13 not caring about what others think 1:15:40 outro

A conversation with my friend Keeb about content creation, expressing your emotions as a man, his content creation, romantic love, dealing with negativity, growing as a person through self discipline, and friendships. Keeb is a content creator, photographer, poet, media producer, podcaster, and filmmaker. A VERY creative man to say the least. We dove into his thoughts on so many topics in this video, it was very fire. Hope you enjoy :D 🌸💜 Keeb's links: Main IG: @notkeebb   Production IG: @prodbykeeb   TikTok: @notkeebb   Poetry book: "My long lost notebook" https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C9SH1MMK?r... My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 🌸 TIMESTAMPS 🌸 0:00 intro 2:01 work school balance 5:48 getting into creative hobbies 7:45 dealing with haters and reputation 12:40 expressing emotions and showing positivity 16:49 the stupidity of people's negativity 21:02 love is the best 23:21 dealing with non-communicative love 27:43 choosing peace in the end 29:11 familial love, marriage, forms of love 35:42 what we want in relationships 40:19 growth through self-discipline 45:48 study grind and learning to love university 49:05 non-linear school journey 52:01 outro recorded April 24th

Finding a life partner and creating a loving relationship is something that most of us desire, but also struggle to achieve. As someone in their early 20s I can tell you right now this is very much the case for me and definitely been something affecting my mental health for the last year😂 So here is me voicing my frustrations and concerns about finding a relationship partner and how dating has become something people take way too lightly, when it should be something endeavoured by two mature people who can be serious and straightforward but also eventually be goofy and loving with each other. BTW talking about this was not easy. These topics are unfortunately very misunderstood and taboo in south asian culture, and people can be very weird. I talk about this at the 0:50 mark. Thank you and enjoy! 🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 🌸TIMESTAMPS🌸 0:00 intro 0:50 disclaimer: taboo-ness of this video 2:12 lack of maturity and seriousness 5:56 people’s scandalous and shady behaviour 9:38 struggling to create a relationship 11:11 when things finally go right 12:11 taking action and keeping hope 15:17 environment change = happiness 18:13 the problem with attractive people 22:48 don’t let the moment absorb you 24:36 what to remember when you feel lonely recorded April 7th 2024

I spent part of my reading break in London, Ontario visiting my sister Deena and her roommates Karen, Khushali, and Rishika. They all attend med school together at the University of Western Ontario and I got to talk with them about what the Canadian med school system is like, their experiences as first year students, advice for future med school applicants, and their relationships with each other as roommates. This was a very fun and funny episode, hope you enjoy! Use the timestamps below🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast TIMESTAMPS 0:00 intro 4:05 how they met 6:58 what was your journey to med school? 11:03 pros of med school 17:17 cons of med school 21:15 med school = a lot of happiness 22:26 what advice would you give to applicants? 31:40 where do you see yourself in 10 years? 44:27 surprise :D 45:02 the best thing about Deena 49:05 the best thing about Karen 52:21 the best thing about Rishika 55:45 the best thing about Khushali 1:01:40 the best thing about me LOL 1:06:19 outro recorded February 25/26 2024

I spent the part of my reading break in Toronto and got the opportunity to make a podcast with Mekial, Hasan, and Josh! We talked about their experiences as business students in school and internships, startups that Hasan and Josh have created, Toronto life, and their longtime relationships as roommates. This was a very funny episode and I hope you enjoy. Use the timestamps below! 🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast - Hasan’s & Josh’s Projects: Mockt: https://www.getmockt.com Reminest: https://www.reminest.com Mekial's past episodes: https://youtu.be/Pb42VifJoi4?si=iXdqdy-hkk1rauVZ https://youtu.be/klHOWTq7TE4?si=wk0SabbszBPuD1zBHasan's past episode: https://youtu.be/7b4jvgHImMg?si=DBLLQao5Ltv56Jxb TIMESTAMPS 0:00 intro + sponsor 0:48 guest intros + how we all met 3:38 - Mekial: equity trading internship + growth & self-confidence in finance 7:10 - Hasan: bank work term + finding your way with a startup (Mockt) 11:42 - Josh: redefining career success (Reminest) 18:15 being roommates + living together 24:41 - Josh: best thing about Hasan & Mekial 28:10 - Hasan: best thing about Josh & Mekial 30:50 - Mekial: best thing about Hasan & Josh 34:29 where to live in the future 38:45 does money buy happiness? 41:09 where do you see yourself in 10 years? 50:25 outro

A little talk about fighting the forces of laziness and different ways we can create motivation in life, whether that's with people or just on our own. It's like they say: idle hands are the devil's plaything! Hopefully this video provides some useful knowledge or helps you improve your life in the future. THANKS FOR WATCHING and use the timestamps below!🌸💜 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 intro 2:24 laziness is unfulfilling but sometimes good 4:03 screen time and laziness 8:59 how to be motivated 10:53 your environment matters more than motivation 14:09 social proof and synergy 22:40 everything is better shared 24:42 the point of living 25:11 outro My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

My third annual relationship advice episode LOL. In this video I talk about facing rejection, why fear of rejection is dumb, why heartbreak is a really good thing, and the revenge/pain cycle in relationships! If you’ve ever had or recently had your heart broken, I share some advice that I hope could help u out, bc a lot of us have been there. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast Last year’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz6Sj... TIMESTAMPS! 0:00 intro 1:03 why fear of rejection is dumb 2:34 rejection = self-improvement 4:26 rejection and ego 6:09 Poll: how people's relationships began 7:47 the best way to approach someone 10:18 Poll: people’s experience with heartbreak 13:25 ways to recover from heartbreak 16:17 abusive relationships and heartbreak 20:02 stages of heartbreak 21:37 how to “avoid” a breakup 23:46 accepting pain 25:08 heartbreak is an amazing thing 27:19 revenge doesn’t change much 30:35 be mature and calm 31:56 outro

A discussion with my friend Rachel about university, losing somebody important in your life, and emotions while being depressed. This was one of the best talks about mental health that exists on my channel! I hope if anybody is reading this you realize you are not alone in whatever struggles you face. Please enjoy the video and use the timestamps below!🌸💜 Rachel's Instagram: @_rachelma My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast TIMESTAMPS! 0:00 intro 0:46 how we met 3:55 university + life rn 6:41 philosophy minor 9:42 biggest takeaway from philosophy minor 13:48 arts vs science degrees 15:10 mental health in university 16:53 battling depression 19:37 excitement and being depressed 21:10 negative emotions can be good 23:29 losing someone 29:03 everyone should try therapy 34:47 never compare yourself 41:51 where do you see yourself in 10 years? 43:00 favourite hobby(s)? 46:12 forcing SUCKS 48:14 where do I see myself in 10 years😂 49:59 career and genuineness 52:52 tell yourself good stories about the world 56:24 outro

In this episode, I talked with my amazing sister Deena about advice on getting accepted into med school, our sibling relationship, and moving away from family. Hopefully, our goofy and heartfelt conversation is of some use/entertainment to you! Please enjoy, and remember to use to timestamps in the description!🌸💜 Deena's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@deenagohar/videos Our last podcast episode together:    • A Genuine Person   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast TIMESTAMPS! 0:00 intro 2:42 getting into med school 3:28 mentality for pursuing med school 5:20 WANTING to be a doctor 6:02 grades, volunteering, MCAT 9:02 application, essays, interviews 11:10 after applying 12:13 interview practice is KEY 13:18 rejection is chill 15:39 best activity we do? 18:40 best and worst thing about siblings? 22:12 what could I have done to be a better sibling? 25:11 best thing we’ve ever done? 31:27 worst personality trait? 35:45 best personality trait? 40:30 moving away from family 47:05 outro

This is my take on how to start your podcast in 2023. Starting your podcast is challenging at the start, but I give you some tips and advice, showing you how I create my videos. Starting your podcast is easier than it seems, I hope my video can offer your some help. Use the timestamps below to find what you need! Also, my 2 year podcast anniversary is today. Thank you so much to everybody who has supported me throughout this time, I owe you! Please enjoy🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 0:00 intro 0:40 what you need to start a podcast 1:59 editing the podcast 2:32 how to setup your studio 4:43 choosing podcast topics/theme 6:01 you need to love your idea 7:25 forget the money/views 8:12 deciding your audience 9:05 solo? co-hosts? guests? 10:19 episode length? 11:28 upload schedule? 12:27 DONT use a script 13:56 growing your podcast? 14:58 be aware of the risks 15:46 podcast art, business cards, merch 16:33 podcasts last forever 17:47 dealing with comments 18:37 you can’t care about judgement 19:38 the importance of podcasts 20:36 our accomplishments 21:14 outro + THANK YOU

A talk with the homie Zee about work, gyming, relationship advice, masculinity, men's role in relationships, money, and gratitude. Zee's been a big supporter of the channel for a while, so had to bring him on for a chat! Please enjoy our discussion🤙🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast Timestamps: 0:00 intro 3:50 university, applied mathematics + data science 7:00 mistreatment in work 10:42 weight loss and gym journey 17:12 motivation at the gym 18:45 being anxious about the gym 20:31 steroids🤮 27:15 cheat day diet🍟🍔 29:34 cooking as a hobby + arab food 32:30 problems with being in a relationship 35:20 approaching women vs men 38:50 the issue with the masculine mentality 39:37 idealism in relationships 40:56 gender roles and feminism 43:19 extreme masculinity on the internet 44:44 men + accountability 48:25 learning from sisters and parents 51:06 most important thing in a relationship 53:39 where romantic love should come in 56:04 is love real? 58:51 best advice ever received? 1:00:08 staying motivated when you’re young 1:01:42 don’t force relationships 1:04:18 where do you see yourself in 10 years? 1:06:24 money, gratitude, happiness 1:14:08 outro

SO many things in the world bring us down, it's because the world is innately negative! In this episode, I talk about getting power and control over ourselves BACK through battling depression with gratitude, stopping the act of comparing yourself to others, and dedicating your headspace and POWER to what really matters to you. Anyways, thank you for clicking! Check out the timestamps and I hope you enjoy the video🌸💜 My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast 0:00 intro 2:03 what is happiness? 3:06 feeling: depression, hopelessness, impostor syndrome 7:12 gratitude kills depression and hopelessness 9:25 “comparison is the thief of joy” 10:47 never want to be someone else 15:42 having power over your life 20:17 being empathetic 23:24 stand up for yourself! 26:03 outro

Taimur is the current University of Calgary Board of Governors Rep and former Students' Union (SU) Vice President! We talk about his mechanical engineering degree at UofC, leadership experiences and internships, uni life, money, relationships, and all that good stuff. Check out the timestamps below, dope episode!🌸💜 Taimur's instagram: @taimur.ta My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast TIMESTAMPS 0:00 intro 0:40 how we met 2:59 UofC engineering internship experience + last year of mech eng 6:42 UofC mechanical engineering👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ 8:00 the rise to the Students' Union (SU) 10:13 Taimur got that Rizz😨 11:26 getting into student leadership 15:56 current role + nervousness 18:02 childhood and forming strong relationships 20:33 making friends in university 23:13 favourite thing to do on a day off? 24:36 favourite movie of all time? 26:58 obsession and indifference with money🤑 28:48 focusing on career and money 30:48 “you don’t HAVE to do anything” 32:48 where do you see yourself in 10 years? 35:31 best part about the student's union? 37:03 is a UofC engineering degree worth it?🎓 39:06 composure/self-control is the most important thing in a partner✅ 43:19 if not for school, what would you be doing? 44:36 life goals: family, career, property 47:39 future fathers talking about their future children49:40 love and an impactful romantic relationship 55:15 how i named this podcast😂🌸 57:24 outro

Addiction to pornography affects millions of people worldwide, and even more view pornography. In this episode I talk about my take on the situation, why I think porn is bad, ways to quit, and the downsides it presents on you and society. Use the timestamps below, and I hope this can be of some help to someone battling their pornography addiction. Enjoy!🌸💜 0:00 intro 1:11 why do people watch porn? 3:15 why people can’t escape porn addiction 4:03 porn portrays women as sex objects 5:26 protecting the youth 8:28 “watching moderation is okay” 10:15 porn affecting dating 12:34 relationships should not be based on sex 13:31 how to quit watching porn 16:02 self-talk while quitting 17:10 porn ruins relationships 18:43 outro My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

What does it mean to be masculine or feminine? Why does this matter? I identify as a man/male, but does that mean I have to behave a certain way? What do I do that's masculine? Why can't we abandon gender roles? To me, gender/masculinity/femininity is a really simplified and pretty meaningless way of looking at others in life. At the end of the day, we're just people and MUCH more than just being a man or woman. My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast THE BACKGROUND 0:00 intro 2:07 the influence of women in my life 5:04 the JK Rowling controversy… 8:42 parental roles growing up THE ARGUMENT 10:15 being masculine or feminine is meaningless 13:32 the definition of masculinity and femininity on google 15:16 the Andrew Tate fans… 17:44 behaviour is not exclusive to gender 19:14 gender roles/stereotypes are dumb 20:53 putting a his or her label on things in life 23:29 men can cry too ;( IN CLOSING 24:44 outro

What you're watching is a recording of a speech I gave for a panel I was invited to by the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation Youth Council around a month ago, and the focus was on managing stress during the exam period. There was a bit of lag in the recording (probably my wifi 😂) but I think what I talk about can be applied in more than just school! Check out the timestamps below🌸💜thanks for watching!   0:00 intro  2:17 building the habit of exercise  6:09 understanding your emotions through talking with others  8:41 what's it all for?  12:40 outro   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

I'm not too fond of social media. It diverts our attention from more important things, controls our thoughts, increases anxiety, takes away from real-life experiences, and slows us down from achieving our goals when we overindulge. We should be open about its downsides and limit our usage to live healthier and more authentic lives.   0:00 intro  2:12 your attention determines your reality  5:13 why social media is a problem  7:01 the internet controls your thoughts  9:02 social media isn’t real  10:07 why do we share?  11:26 scrolling and muscle memory  12:46 separating the important from unimportant  14:13 we don’t have enough time for social media  17:34 benefits of social media   19:50 TikTok is the worst  20:52 how anxiety from TikTok/reels trickles down on our lives  24:07 the battle for keeping your attention  28:15 outro   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

A conversation with two of my brothers Mekial (returning guest) and Hashim. We talk about relationship advice, struggling in university and overcoming it, achieving goals, and feeling fulfilled in all aspects of life. A very fun episode, happy listening! 🌸💜   Last episode with Mekial: https://youtu.be/klHOWTq7TE4  My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro  1:55 transforming mentally and physically  8:00 preferences and types in relationships  10:42 what you look for in a partner  13:02 marital gender roles  18:33 interpersonal trust  21:59 lacking and finding purpose in university  31:46 doing something you enjoy in uni  34:13 switching your degree  37:42 reaching a goal and not being satisfied   40:05 approaching problems the right way  41:57 religion and fulfillment  51:22 outro

I've been feeling lost for a while in my life and talking about it really helped me out, hopefully you'll take something away. Nothing we can do but try our best and continue moving forward 🙂 thanks for watching, wishing you all the best🌸💜   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro  1:26 challenging times + feeling lost   5:10 school struggles, hiding, grades  10:42 I don't have a dream career  14:44 feeling lost about everything!   16:25 how to enjoy life  19:06 being excited about the future 20:41 tell yourself positive stories  22:50 outro

A conversation with my friend Ridwana who's been one of the biggest supporters of this channel since the start! We had a cool convo about Islam, undergrad struggles, being alone, comparison, relationship advice, and racism within the desi community.    Ridwana's Instagram: @ridwana.k   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro   6:26 becoming more Islamic  8:17 friendship influencing piety   12:32 being a muslim in the west  16:21 religion should be mostly individual  19:26 confiding in friends vs family   23:55 premed program problems!  25:46 comparison + anxiety  29:21 loneliness  31:16 failing to click with people  37:25 setting “romantic” requirements aside  40:55 the psychology of attraction  50:06 can intercultural relationships work?  54:25 (this is just really funny)  56:36 racism in the desi community  1:06:56 outro   Part 1 of this video: https://youtu.be/KJffsGRjPI4

If you are having suicidal thoughts, please visit this link:https://blog.opencounseling.com/suici... and find your country's hotline. Talking truly helps with suicidal thoughts and the world is not a better place without you.   A discussion about suicidal thoughts, how death isn't all bad, and of course how mental health ties into it all.    0:00 intro  3:02 people don’t talk about suicide  4:02 suicidal doesn’t always look suicidal  5:35 my mental process with suicide  7:22 loves cures & hate causes suicide  9:36 a suicidal state is temporary   12:56 death brings focus and purpose  14:28 benefits from death: religion, grief, interpersonality  18:05 start a legacy project 1 9:14 fear of death  23:03 dealing with my suicidal thoughts now  25:52 to suffer is to live  28:29 outro   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  10 Ways To Boost Your Happiness (Video by me): https://youtu.be/KUJdsvLDaEc

Some ideas that have been on my mind about love and relationships. Thanks to everyone who participated in the question polls on my Instagram @thebloomerspodcast ! I hope you enjoy 🌸💜   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro  1:53 feminine influences in my life  3:20 relationships are interesting  4:25 women are important to me  6:45 genuineness  8:22 finding a partner sucks!  9:17 nobody is coming for you  11:03 lust vs love  13:47 friendship vs relationship  14:58 big parts of healthy relationships   17:56 how to detect someone’s true nature  20:33 most important thing in a relationship?  24:46 what do you look for most in a partner?  29:06 try to love  30:49 marriage  32:00 outro   Part 1 of this video: https://youtu.be/q-YsdJf28N4

A conversation with my longtime brother and supporter of the channel Moiz. We talk about our friendship, life, and other random ideas that just came to our minds, hope you enjoy! 🌸💜   0:00 intro  0:45 how we met  2:25 how we met AGAIN  7:39 life lately  8:53 the value of time  11:35 passion for making music  13:33 our friendship in high school  20:40 favourite thing to do on a bad day  22:49 desi culture + marriage + family ties  33:07 music to cope with emotion  37:44 nothing was everything  41:00 where do you see yourself in 10 years?  47:24 self-consciousness   50:09 brown ppl have similar experiences  53:54 our creative goals  57:31 outro    Moiz's instagram: @b_hatti   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

A conversation between myself and Hasan, our first conversation. We talk about our culture (Pakistani) being toxic, men in society, familial love, the importance of friendship, and a lot of other things. Just check the time stamps! Hope you enjoy! 🌸💜   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro + how we met  2:49 toxicity and problems in our culture   10:14 misogyny and men   12:15 the role and effect of friends   15:04 what moving away taught you?  18:48 personal independence and freedom  24:14 men showing emotions?  29:30 the importance of confiding in others  32:09 writing poetry   34:56 MUST LISTEN - so important!   36:31 motherly vs fatherly love  39:25 family + friends  46:39 goals: motivation + productivity  49:55 you always need to chase  51:18 beauty in the struggle  54:07 outro

A conversation with my longtime friend Yasmin. Ever since I first started this channel, Yasmin has wanted to be a part of it and here we are today LOL. Super fun and deep convo, check out these time stamps for what we talked about!   0:00 intro  1:37 how we met + our friendship  12:27 posting on TikTok + passion for dancing   23:14 self-love and relaxation activity  24:39 the benefits of working out   28:16 dealing with depression  31:28 step outside your boundaries to cope with anxiety   35:39 our generation is maturing slowly  37:27 social media inducing comparison and anxiety  40:22 life has no timeline  42:06 parents romance vs you and your own partner  44:29 where do you see yourself in 5 years?  46:15 outro   Yasmin's info:  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yassminnghInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/yasmindanaa/   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

For the 1 year anniversary of this channel's existence I have reacted to my first podcast episode! Like I said in the video, all I can say is thank you. I hope my content over the last year has influenced even a thought of yours if not something more. Enjoy 😗   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

A little list of some ways you can live happier! I hope you can take something good away from this.    my info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro  4:36 your morning routine  6:02 exercise (A MUST)  7:12 keeping yourself busy  10:16 finding a personal therapeutic activity  13:05 getting some social interaction  14:38 creating a social media balance  18:02 keeping your ego and pride in check  22:16 staying away from obscene things  24:07 your superpower: choosing how things affect you  25:37 outro

Interview with filmmaker, comedian, and entertainer Mehtab Brar! I hope you get to learn more about what he does and who he is, and hear the funny stories he has to tell. Remember to check out his social media accounts below.   Linktree: linktr.ee/MehtabBrar  Instagram: @mehtabbrar1  Youtube: @BrarHive   TikTok: @mehtabbrar8   My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro  1:45 what do you do?  3:50 most passionate work?  6:09 preparing for live shows?  8:20 dealing with what others think of you?  9:26 where do you feel most like yourself?  12:20 what motivates your creative expression? how did you get into this?  14:20 support from parents?  17:08 your passion?  18:39 projects in the works   20:29 creating the short film: Outside Looking In  23:48 creating the short film: The Jump  26:56 funny story while filming    30:06 dealing with burnout  32:47 Mehtab’s TikTok’s success  38:25 work with AFK Media  40:40 where do you see yourself in 5 years?  41:53 weirdest compliment you get?  42:32 without hate you don’t grow  43:46 Mehtab is an ordained minister  48:53 outro

More from me: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast   Me discussing things that have been on my mind like shooting your shot/taking opportunities, not caring what people think, a way to live a better life, etc. Just check the timestamps below LOL. Thanks for watching💜🌸   Timestamps:  0:00 intro  1:03 shoot your shot and do not care what people think  2:18 opportunities I’ve taken   7:18 the world is run by ideas  7:43 how YOU can live a better life right now  8:52 this podcast is an example  10:29 people will never stop judging you   11:41 being honest with yourself  14:04 how I’ve been honest with myself   15:45 life right now  18:38 avoiding narcissism   20:17 outro

The only link you'll need to find my info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  I returned from Pakistan last week and decided to make a video covering my thoughts on things I love and don't like about Pakistan. This was a "kids" trip of just me and my sister so it had a very different feel from the normal vacation to Pakistan. I won't be looking at Pakistani society through an Islamic lens, because for the most part this has more to do with Pakistani culture. aaaand this can be considered a controversial topic for many but I hope you can appreciate a different point of view if you disagree with anything I say. Thank you!    0:00 intro   0:59 my trip  3:49 understand this before you watch  4:42 who I am   7:32 my identity as a Pukhtun  10:40 Islamabad   14:21 the landscape/surroundings 15:40 my family    18:43 I was told not to make this video   20:24 the pollution 23:15 I am a feminist  25:31 I spent this trip with mostly women  26:57 the social paradigm around Pakistani women  33:53 the solution to this problem  37:35 most Pakistanis are good people   39:26 outro

A short episode while in Bahrain, talking about my experiences and things I've learned while on this trip :)   The only link you'll need to find my info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 Bahrain culture, weather, food  5:45 I love my family here  6:43 how people spend their money can show you who they truly are  9:07 I feel the love   10:22 a conversation I had  13:44 I'm not as mature as I think I am  14:15 putting my ego aside  18:16 you should lend people an ear  21:55 outro

The only link you'll need to find my info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  0:00 intro  0:59 why I haven’t been uploading  5:07 invalidating my own negative emotions  6:10 I feel good   6:36 exams  9:07 everything is my fault  11:36 my day today  16:07 Ramadan  17:38 fasting has helped me   19:40 funny Ramadan story  22:05 Ramadan is an all-around positive experience  23:34 what happens to your body physically while fasting  26:55 spiritual over physical  28:59 the purpose of this channel in my life  33:58 “I’ll never get in a relationship”  36:25 I don’t like materialistic people  37:54 love should be completely natural  40:12 real relationships are rooted in friendship  40:44 outro

The only link you'll need to find my info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  talking with Ilyas after high school, it's been a while! it was very fun. use these timestamps below to find whatever part of our conversation you're interested in listening to:   0:53 how we met 1:30 junior high memories 3:04 being the only brown man in the mandarin program 7:57 ilyas’ cat pisses on his clothes 8:54 personal story about losing weight, gaining confidence, learning about religion 17:54 cats have more personality than dogs 19:52 being biracial 27:04 the state of the world today 30:46 middle eastern/south asian cultures + world problems  39:23 cooking and food 45:25 weird disgusting chicken waffle thing 51:32 why learning biology is important 1:03:27 leaving our mark on the world through love 1:04:10 life transitioning into and during university, pursuing basketball into college 1:08:05 coping with athletic injury 1:11:12 bouncing back after injury 1:13:43 being culturally understood 1:23:43 relationships as a brown and muslim man 1:35:06 life is chaotic  1:38:01 outro!

The only link you'll need to find my info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast  just me venting to the camera about a lot of things on my mind right now😩   second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEoS... 3:14 school right now 10:26 problems with entertainment now 23:01 new book I've been reading 25:36 problems are a good thing 27:30 negativity is sometimes really good 33:14 I am in love with making videos 36:09 fame is stupid

Some strategies that have helped me become more happy and confident! Hope u can benefit from the stuff I've learned🤑   The only link you'll need to find my info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast