Follow Your First Mind Podcast

In this episode, I dive into a life update since integrating the lessons learned in part 1. Walking in faith, built on a foundation of acceptance, openness, and trust.

This show will be part 1 of 2 where I will share some of my greatest lessons in faith, manifestation, and creating a life that I love in rest, flow, and joy! Part 1 is mainly a previously recorded live show called 'Fearless Fridays', to give the context of where I was in my journey. We often can make sense of what we have gone through by gleaning the wisdom and understanding of the past events, but standing as victors in our present day.

Healing Deeper Through Movement and Meditation with Edie Gudaitis   In this episode, Edie and I dive deeper into her journey of finding compassion, love and healing through her love of movement and meditation.    Edie bravely shares her bouts with her own health challenges, being the rock of her family through her Sister’s illness and the loss of her Mother. Listening to her story, I am struck with awe of the providence of God as she is artfully prepared to face each challenge and skillfully extracts the wisdom needed to flourish on the other side.  Please meet Edie Gudaitis. Edie helps individuals and organizations reduce stress + avoid burnout through the practices of Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness.   Having worked in the Corporate world, she understands the pressure, stress, long hours, and toll that long periods of sitting can have on the body.   Sciatica, low back pain, and brain fog became the norm for her. Paired with a weakened immune system, they all signaled to her that she was burnt out and needed to hit pause. she quickly realized, that though she enjoyed her field of work, something didn’t feel quite right. Something felt forced and definitely missing.   In 2018 she got the courage to make a big shift. She swapped her Corporate city life for her entrepreneur dream and moved to the countryside. As she was about to go South for a Yoga Teacher Training, her life took a big turn. Her mom was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease in January 2019 and died 8 weeks later. Death really puts life – and LOVE – what matters THE MOST – into perspective. After a few months processing the aftershock of her passing, she completed her Yoga Teacher Training. Since the fall of 2019, I’ve completed additional Yoga courses + training, Meditation trainings, Coaching programs, grief workshops and more! Now she share the things she is MOST passionate about – Yoga, Meditation + Mindfulness – with clients all over the world.   The focus of her work is Mindfulness Coaching + Workplace Wellness. Having experienced and bounced back from burnout, she knows the transformative power that Mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation can have on one’s health and personal + career success.   To learn more about Mindfulness Coaching, please see the “Mindfulness Coaching” page. For more information about workplace offerings, please see the “Workplace Wellness” page. To find out about weekly class offerings, please see the “Schedule” page.   To learn more about working with me through spiritual and personal development, please see the "Coaching" Page.    To learn more about Sexual Education and Intimacy Coaching, please check out Rashidat Ahmed  So, get comfy, and enjoy this episode! 

In this episode, journey with me as I share my learnings, insights, and revelations of coming into divine alignment through accepting all the parts of me. This episode is my raw journey between Nov 2021 - Mar 2022, as I came into understanding my power and owning it! Life gets messy and even walking in faith doesn't mean that all things will make sense or go according to your plans. Here's what I found, you need faith to do impossible-seeming things! And that is whatever seems impossible to you. It could be passing your final exam, starting a new business, or following a calling in your life to write a novel. What's key is understanding that whatever goal you want to achieve or feeling you want to experience, right now seems impossible to a  part of you because of your current and past experiences and beliefs. That's why it's scary for you to do it.  Changing my life from hopeless to hopeful without material or tangible evidence was impossible to believe for me before I did it. It has been one of the hardest things I have done and continue to do. Welcome to Season 2!  Thank you for continuing this journey with me!  I am greatly apprecicative💕I have grown and trust that you have too. So I believe this season will meet us exactly where we are and when we need it most. #ItsHisTiming For those who are joining for the first time, thank you for joining, and welcome! Let me introduce myself to you, I am Rafiat Ahmed. I am a Restorative Purpose Coach and I help women break the cycle of over-achieving and burnout and find peace in success so that they can be the leaders that they are destined to be.  I am also passionate about helping us create the life and world that we desire to live in by sharing that wisdom that comes from getting to know ourselves and The Creator, and finding out how to love and trust ourselves and the process. I love learning from our stories as individuals and the collective. It helps me along my journey, 'cause we all going through it!😅 (So, take a deep breath...) Life is meant to be enjoyed. We all deserve to feel at peace and free. Free to make the best choices for ourselves, to love and enjoy what we do, and live the quality of life that we seek as well as not feeling shame or guilt about it. The truth is getting to the life that you want means going through experiences and situations that you may not understand or like but believing (even if it's just the smallest part of you) that maybe the impossible is possible! That is the faith you need to take you from where you are to where you want to be... and trust...  you already have it, within you. Now it's time to let her out! Ahhh so, enjoy the episode and if you want to connect further for help on your journey here are a few ways: Send me an email with your questions, insights, confirmations, or learnings after listening in @ followyourfirstpodcast@gmail.com - I want to know your story as well. Let's dive deeper and I'll assist you on the journey to co-creating the life you want, as a private coaching client. It's a 6 month spiritual and personal development program that will help you to live and lead in love. To see if we're a good fit, book a Clarity Call.  Live Life Fearlessly,  Rafiat 

Welcome to season 2 of Follow Your First Mind Podcast!  Trust is one of the most important pillars of any relationship. Without trust, it is hard to form deep connections, and intimacy, as well as to be able to believe in the reliability of the person you are in a relationship with.   That’s how I have learned to perceive my relationship with God. It’s a cumulative process of various experiences of building trust, and intimacy through discovering His character and mine.  In this episode, Sherlette and I have a great conversation about how trusting God in everyday experiences can help you to live more at peace and walk in the purpose divinely ordained for you through your intuition.  It’s ok to ask Him questions, to ask yourself and those that you do trust.  And, it’s definitely ok to not know what you're doing, all of the time. 🚨Spoiler Alert🚨: No one knows what they are doing (100% of the time)! The truth is we cannot be certain about a decision until after it’s made. As humans, we can only truly look back in hindsight and hope and plan for our future using that information. With the understanding that there will always be factors outside of our control. Those things I call the God stuff! Lol, Let God be God.  I’m excited to introduce to you, Sherlette Rutherford. Sherlette is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, and most importantly a child of the Most High God.  She is a woman after God's own heart.  She strives to see the fruits of the spirit manifested in her life.  She believes in leading by example; therefore, her lifestyle reflects that of the living word of God.  Her mandate is to edify, empower and encourage the body of Christ through the simplification of the Word of God. During her daily devotionals, she usually writes the revelations received from God but would only share them with a few friends.  The word of God is designed to enlighten everyone and not just a selected few. Jesus commissioned us to go into the world and make disciples.  Therefore, through this ministry, she desires to see souls transformed by the grace of God. Join her on this great mission to inspire change! Connect with her here

Before the world told us who we were, we knew! We knew that we loved to hang out with our friends, whether we didn't or did like school. We loved to play and to just BE! While we were young we didn't concern ourselves too much with the opinions of others, we just lived our lives in the present.  Kyree, my nephew, is the #Wise9YearOld that often keeps us on our toes and literally generates so much joy. In 2020, I received the privilege of getting to know my nephew all over again! As much as I thought I would be teaching him, he is teaching me.  In this conversation with Kyree Muhammad, we dove into why adults may have a harder time listening to our intuition and why children can tap in with ease and fun!     Connect with me by subscribing to your favorite podcast streaming platform! Instagram: FearlesslyFifi or Followyourfirstmindpodcast Facebook:Rafiat T Ahmed   This episode is brought to you by: Fifi Glamour Beauty  FYFM Listeners receive 15% OFF with code: FYFM Check them out on Instagram FifiGlamour Or Facebook FifiGlamourBeauty

'I AM, two of the most powerful words in the world... What will you add after it? In this episode, Jamelia shares how she discovered who she is on her journey through this life and how having the utmost confidence in yourself can carry you over any hurdle to unseen places of what your life can be!   Jamelia and I reconnected in fall 2020 and it seemed like fate brought us back together. I've known Jamelia for years, in fact it's probably been over 9 years since we first met, and now to see what she's created while trusting God has inspired me to dig in deep! We discussed and joked about how God can play such a pivotal role in your life if you LET Him! She describes how vital it is to be the author of your story and shares how she's gone from 'undone' to gracefully walking in and on purpose!   Please meet Jamelia Gay. Founder and Managing Director at @diamond_initiative where they provide tutoring services and consulting for educators and childcare workers. She uses her gifts to create meaningful high quality, inclusive and unique services to facilitate academic achievement while fostering growth in development domains. Starting in Trinidad and Tobago no doubt!  Connect with her on Instagram diamond_initiative or email diamond_initiative@yahoo.com   Connect with me by subscribing on your favorite podcast streaming platform! Instagram: FearlesslyFifi or Followyourfirstmindpodcast Facebook:Rafiat T Ahmed     This episode is brought to you by: Fifi Glamour Beauty  FYFM Listeners receive 15% OFF with code: FYFM Check them out on Instagram FifiGlamour Or Facebook FifiGlamourBeauty

This episode is the continuation of Part 1 with Rashida Ahmed, Sex Educator and Intimacy Coach, on how she discovered peace and reclaimed her life through following her intuition.  A little more on Rashida: "As a sex educator and intimacy coach, the womxn I serve are on their pathways to self discovery and healing from sexual shame and traumatic experiences that may be hindering their full expression of authentic sexuality. At the centre of my practice is the imperative to shine light on Black sexuality, feminine empowerment and inclusive and comprehensive sexual education. I strive to create positive safe spaces to grow and connect womxn to further impact our experiences and affect change for generations to come. Together we can embark on a journey of self love, empowerment and collective healing.   I have worked with brands and organizations like Good For Her, Izzy Community and Aurelia Lingerie to bring transformative and accessible sexual wellness education to the our community of womxm.  Having studied Psychology and Sexual Studies, I bring my wealth of knowledge and practical teaching style to my group classes, individual coaching sessions and speaking engagements. " For more information and to discover more ways to work with me, please contact me at via email at:  rashida@rashidaahmed.com or on the web: www.rashidaahmed.com and on Instagram:  @iamrashidaahmed   For more info on our sponsor Fifi Glamour Beauty Instagram and Facebook @FifiGlamour Coupon code for 15% Off:  FYFM    Connect with me:  Instagram: @ FollowYourFirstMindPodcast  and @FearlesslyFifi  Facebook: Rafiat T. Ahmed  www.rafiatahmed.ca