Raising Humans

Mohamed Ghanchi

Parenting is hard, this channel should help.

  1. SEP 20

    Jiu Jitsu Coach: Why Football Is Useless For Your Child's Confidence

    In this episode, I sit down with Coach Amin Touati, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and master focused on building character and mental resilience. He's one of the most honest and grounded coaches you'll meet, having been raised with a strict parenting style that he now sees as a gift. We talk about the one reason most parents are raising a "soft" generation and why team sports like football are useless when it comes to building real confidence. We also talk about the male ego and why it's the biggest barrier for men and boys, and the powerful lesson he learned from earning a Sega as a child. You don’t want to miss this one. ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:50 - Amin Touati's Martial Arts Journey 04:30 - The Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu 06:10 - Why Kids Need Martial Arts 11:21 - What to Do When Your Child Wants to Quit 13:37 - The Levels of Parental Involvement 18:20 - Lessons from a Strict Father 22:11 - Raising Resilient Children 25:37 - Why Boys Always Fight 29:11 - The Best Age to Start Jiu-Jitsu 33:25 - Advice from a Master 34:45 - The Jiu-Jitsu Belt System Explained 36:45 - Why Girls Should Train 37:25 - Inside Antara Jiu-Jitsu Academy 41:38 - How to Strike a Balance in Parenting 44:00 - Why Kids Don't Appreciate What They Have 49:00 - The "Snowflake" Mentality 53:10 - A Final Piece of Advice 55:11 - A Lasting Message to My Children ____________________________ 📲 Where to find Amin Touati https://www.instagram.com/amintouatijj https://www.instagram.com/antarajj/ https://antarajj.com/ ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ____________________________ Hashtags  #JiuJitsu #MartialArts #ParentingPodcast #ParentingAdvice #Fatherhood #ToughLove #RaisingBoys #SnowflakeGeneration #LifeInDubai #ExpatLifeUAE #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #Grit #Mindset #Discipline #CharacterBuilding #JiuJitsuCoach #AminTouati #AntaraJiuJitsu #KidsAndSports #ConfidenceBuilding #MaleEgo #ParentingInDubai #PersonalGrowthPodcast #PodcastInterview #MuslimVoices #Resilience #ParentingSkills #MenAndFaith #FatherhoodMatters Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    57 min
  2. AUG 22

    You Say You’ll Do It “One Day” - But We Both Know You Won’t I EMKWAN

    In this episode, I sit down with EMKWAN. He started small, quietly working behind the scenes for years. Today, he has a global following and over 500 million views but he’s still one of the most grounded people you’ll meet. We talk about how losing his younger brother gave him the push to leave a safe job and finally bet on himself, how social media started to affect his family life without him realising and what every parent needs to know about the dangers and opportunities of AI and the online world their children are growing up in. You don’t want to miss this one.  ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 – Coming Up 00:55 – Meet EMKWAN 02:18 – From Bedroom Creator to Global Influence 10:44 – The Moments He Nearly Quit 12:51 – What’s Driving Him Today 15:24 – Why He Left the UK  18:55 – Betting on Himself  28:00 – How Social Media Shapes Us 31:45 – The Trap of Doomscrolling 41:20 – What Parents Need to Know About Explicit Content 46:55 – Gaming, Peer Pressure, and Parenting 49:28 – Can AI Help Raise Better Kids? 57:15 – Where AI is Really Headed 1:01:32 – His Honest Take on Fatherhood 1:06:50 – Advice for New Dads 1:09:07 – A Message to His Children ____________________________ 📲 Where to find EMKWAN https://www.instagram.com/emkwan/ https://www.youtube.com/emkwanreviews https://www.threads.com/@emkwan https://www.tiktok.com/@emkwan https://x.com/emkwan https://www.linkedin.com/in/emkwan/ ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ____________________________ Hashtags  #RaisingHumans #EMKWAN #ParentingPodcast #MuslimPodcast #TechAndParenting #AIandKids #DigitalParenting #FatherhoodInIslam #MuslimFather #LifeInDubai #BritishMuslim #ExpatLifeUAE #YouTubeCreator #ContentCreatorJourney #SocialMediaDangers #Doomscrolling #ScreenTimeStruggles #RaisingMuslimKids #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #IslamicParenting #PersonalGrowthPodcast #FaithAndFamily #PurposeDrivenLife #FromLeicesterToDubai #MuslimVoices #PodcastInterview #FaithBasedPodcast #ParentingAdvice #FatherhoodMatters #MenAndFaith #LegacyBuilding Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    1h 14m
  3. AUG 15

    The Islamic Parenting Rule Every Parent Should Know

    He found Islam at 14. Moved to the UAE at 17. Raised six kids along the way. In this episode, I sit down with Ismail Bullock. He left behind everything he knew in the UK after he reverted to Islam to build a life in the UAE. We talk about the different stages of raising your children: when to guide, when to teach, and when to simply be their friend. And at the heart of it all is a message from the Qur’an: save yourselves, and your families. It’s not easy. But it’s your duty. And it starts with who you are when no one’s watching. ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - Who are you 02:22 - Childhood 05:10 - Lessons from parents (potentially removed) 06:52 - Fathers parenting style 09:26 - Ismaels journey to Islam 23:36 - Where did you learn about Islam? 24:47 - Moving to the UAE 28:22 - Life in the UAE 33:!2 - Fatherhood 36:19 - What values did you want to pass down to your kids 37:15 - Are you a strict father 45:41 - How did being a father change your perspective on life 53:44 - What message would you give to new parents 56:22 - Parenting when children are young adults  58:43 - Career advice for your children 1:08:45 - Closing Tradition (what advice would you give your children) ____________________________ 📲 Where to find Ismail Bullock https://www.instagram.com/bullockismail/ https://www.youtube.com/@IsmailBullock ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ___________________________ Hashtags  #RaisingHumansPodcast #MuslimPodcast #ParentingPodcast #IslamicPodcast #YouTubePodcast #BritishPodcast #PodcastInterview #SpiritualJourney #FaithBasedPodcast #LifeStories #RevertToIslam #ConvertStory #IsmaelBullock #IslamRevertStory #BritishMuslim #RevertJourney #RevertStory #MyIslamStory #UKToUAE #RevertLife #MuslimParenting #IslamicParenting #FatherhoodInIslam #RaisingMuslimKids #RaisingChildren #DadLife #MuslimFather #BeingADad #ParentingJourney #ParentingAdvice #DadWisdom #FatherhoodMatters #IslamicReminders #LifeAsAMuslim #Dawah #IslamicWisdom #QuranAndSunnah #IslamicLessons #MuslimFaith #IslamInTheWest #Hijrah #UAEIslam #PractisingIslam #BritishMuslim #UKMuslim #MuslimInTheUK #LifeInDubai #DubaiMuslims #MuslimInUAE #HijrahJourney #ExpatLifeDubai #UKToDubai #RaisingKidsInDubai #EmotionalMaturity #SelfDiscipline #RoleModel #LeadingByExample #GrowthMindset #IslamicValues #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth #BeBetter #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithAndFamily #LifeAdvice #RealConversations #TrueStories #FamilyMatters #LegacyBuilding #RaisingTheNextGeneration #ParentingRealTalk #FatherAndSon #HonestParenting #MenAndFaith #MuslimVoices #BritishVoices Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    1h 11m
  4. JUL 4

    Why Leaving the UK Was the Best Parenting Move I Made

    In this episode, we sit down with Omar Khan - father of six, real estate entrepreneur, and a man who walked away from success in the UK to protect his children’s future. We explore a story that every parent needs to hear: why Omar left behind a thriving business to start over in Dubai - all for the sake of his kids.  He shares what life was like raising a family in London, the moral battles parents are facing today, and how his own childhood shaped the father he became. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your family is leave everything behind. ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 - Coming Up 00:47 – Meet Omar Khan 02:42 – Growing Up in Southall 04:44 – The Man Who Shaped Me 06:24 – How My Father’s Lessons Shaped My Parenting 08:39 – My Mother 11:09 – How Were You as a Child? 13:06 – Would I Be Different Without the Beatings? 15:00 – Why I Made Hijrah 26:00 – Moving My Kids to the UAE 32:49 – Diversity in the UK: A Double-Edged Sword? 37:16 – The Code We Lost 41:31 – How the Welfare State Broke the Family Unit 46:29 – Global North vs South: A Shift in Power 55:10 – What’s the Point of All This? ____________________________ 📲 Where to find Omar Khan https://www.instagram.com/omarkhan_official/ https://www.facebook.com/OmarKhanMDLDXB/ https://blackmountaindubai.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarkhandxb https://www.tiktok.com/@omarkhanofficial786 ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ____________________________ Hashtags  #ParentingPodcast #RaisingHumans #MuslimParenting #FatherhoodJourney #LeavingTheUK #HijrahToDubai #WhyWeLeftTheUK #MuslimFather #RealEstateDubai #ProtectYourKids #LifeInDubai #UKToDubai #EscapeTheWest #IslamicParenting #FamilyValues #DubaiLife #WesternSociety #RaisingChildrenAbroad #LifeAsAMuslimDad #ExpatLifeDubai #UKParentingCrisis #SchoolSystemUK #HijrahStory #OmarKhanInterview #IslamAndParenting #ModernParenting #ParentingWithPurpose #WhyWeMadeHijrah #LeavingTheWest #MuslimEntrepreneur #DubaiRealEstate #FatherOfSix #NuclearFamilyCrisis #RaisingKidsWithIslam Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    1h 3m
  5. JUN 27

    How a Man With No Passion for Teaching Built a School Empire I Nav IQ

    In this episode, we sit down with Nav IQ – a school principal, father of four, and CEO overseeing multiple schools across Dubai. We explore a story every parent and educator needs to hear: how a boy raised in poverty, with no plans to teach, broke the cycle and built a school empire. We unpack how leadership isn’t about being liked, why values must come before popularity, and what it truly means to raise the next generation with purpose. ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 - Coming Up 00:56 - Meet Nav IQ 02:20 - Childhood 04:47 - The Values His Mother Instilled 06:03 - How He Broke the Cycle of Poverty 07:55 - Building a Personal Brand That Matters 12:52 - What is your why? 15:13 - Why He Left the UK and Moved to the Middle East 17:36 - The Core Values He’s Teaching His Sons 22:59 - What challenges do parents face today? 27:35 - Raising Third Culture Kids Without Losing Identity 31:19 - The Cost of Over Training 34:17 - Smashing the Psychological Limits We Set on Ourselves 45:36 - Leading With Radical Candor, Not Comfort 48:56 - Letting Go of the Need to Be Liked 51:44 - Affluent Neglect: When Providing Isn’t Enough 01:00:00 - The Legacy He Wants to Leave Behind ____________________________ 📲 Where to find NAV IQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nav-iq-28333b63/ https://www.youtube.com/@mrheadsup810 ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ____________________________ Hashtags  #RaisingHumans #ParentingPodcast #FatherhoodMatters #BreakingTheCycle #FromPovertyToPower #SchoolLeadership #NavIQ #ThirdCultureKids #ValuesBasedParenting #EducationMatters #MuslimParenting #PrincipalLife #SchoolCEO #LeadershipWithIntegrity #RadicalCandor #AffluentNeglect #PurposeDrivenFatherhood #Rizq #GenerationalChange #LeadWithPurpose #DadsWhoLead #MiddleEastEducation #DubaiPrincipals #ModernFatherhood #RespectOverPopularity #TeachingLegacy #RaisingSons #FamilyValues #MuslimFathers #CycleBreakers #MenWhoLead #IntentionalParenting #RaisingBoys #IdentityAndFaith #ParentingWithPurpose #NextGenLeaders #EducationPodcast #FatherhoodJourney #SchoolSuccessStories #FaithDrivenLeadership Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    1h 4m
  6. JUN 20

    Stop Letting Money Decide How Many Kids You Have

    In this episode, we sit down with Harris Qureshi - a serial entrepreneur, father of six (soon to be seven), and co-founder of multiple purpose-driven ventures spanning tech, sustainability, and lifestyle. We explore a truth every parent needs to hear: that Rizq (sustenance) comes with your child. We unpack how fatherhood shifted his mindset, opened doors he never expected, and reminded him that provision is already written. ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 - Coming Up 00:43 – Opening & Introduction 01:30 – Meet Harris Qureshi 03:21 – Building The Valour Group 04:46 – Growing Up in South Wales 06:18 – School Days & Early Responsibility 07:29 – Life Lessons from His Father 08:42 – Wisdom from His Mother 09:25 – Moving Out at 11 Years Old 13:19 – College, University & Career Choices 16:08 – Becoming a Father: Life-Changing Moments 21:02 – How to Provide as a Father  25:06 – The Importance of Evolving 26:55 – Why Harris Moved to the UAE 30:16 – Advice for First-Time Parents 34:01 – Rethinking Education for the Next Generation 36:51 – Teaching Kids Sustainability: The Food to Fertilizer Project 40:07 – A Message to His Children 45:38 – Stop Letting Finances Control Family Planning ____________________________ 📲 Where to find Harris Qureshi? https://www.instagram.com/harrisqofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@harrisqofficial https://www.instagram.com/pmrldn/ https://www.instagram.com/ridepureelectric_gcc/ https://www.instagram.com/food2fertilizer/ https://www.instagram.com/geniussuite.ai/ https://www.instagram.com/prestigevista_/ ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ____________________________ Hashtags  #RaisingHumansPodcast #HarrisQureshi #MuslimParenting #FatherhoodJourney #Rizq #IslamicParenting #FaithAndFamily #TrustInAllah #EntrepreneurDad #PurposeDrivenLife #ParentingWithFaith #MuslimFather #ProvisionIsWritten #LegacyBuilding #RealTalkPodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    52 min
  7. JUN 13

    If You Don’t Shape Your Kids, The World Will - Faris Al Hammadi

    In this episode, Ustadh Faris breaks down the forgotten guidance found in the Qur’an and Sunnah - not just quotes, but actual parenting principles that prepare your children for this world and the next. We talk about why Islamic values have to be taught, not assumed and why if you don’t shape your child’s character, the internet, culture, or someone else will. From stories of Prophet Luqman and Yusuf (AS), to real-life experiences from working in addiction rehab, Sheikh Faris gives raw, practical advice for any parent trying to raise children. Raise your kids with purpose… or the world will raise them for you. ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 04:45 - Protect your family and yourselves  07:05 - The story of Luqman (AS) 11:34 - Being dutiful towards parents 16:08 - The acts of worship in Islam 24:35 - Islam makes you love learning 29:45 - How do you balance fear and hope in Islam? 33:50 - Showing love and authority 35:55 - Keep up with what’s happening in the world 42:16 - Harm reduction 45:38 - Faris’s childhood 50:45 - Standout lessons from your parents 56:52 - Closing Tradition ____________________________ 📲 Where to find Faris Al Hammadi? https://www.instagram.com/farishammadi/ https://x.com/farishammadi https://www.tiktok.com/@farishammadi https://www.youtube.com/@Farishammadi https://www.instagram.com/islamicicdxb/ https://t.me/seekingknowledgefaris ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ____________________________ Hashtags  #FarisAlHammadi #SheikhFaris #ParentingPodcast #IslamicParenting #MuslimParents #QuranParenting #RaisingKids #FaithAndFamily #FatherhoodJourney #ModernMuslimFamily #SheikhFaris #QuranAndSunnah #ChildhoodLessons #Tarbiyah #ParentingAdvice #MuslimDads #MuslimMums #ParentingWithPurpose #FamilyInIslam #ParentingTips #RaisingHumansPodcast #ParentingWisdom #IslamForFamilies #MuslimYouth #DigitalParenting #ProtectYourKids #ResilientChildren #IslamicValues #TeachThemYoung #SalahForKids #MuslimFamilyGoals #ParentingMatters #UpliftYourFamily #ConsciousParenting Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    1 hr
  8. JUN 6

    I Grew Up Planning Burials. Not Birthdays.

    In this episode of Raising Humans, Kairo opens up about what it was really like growing up in a broken home.  The challenges didn’t stop at home. By the time he was in his early twenties, Kairo had lost over a dozen friends,  many to murder, others to prison.  These weren’t just names. They were brothers, memories, and parts of his story.  This is an episode for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to grow up too fast, and for every parent raising a child in a world that’s far from simple. ____________________________ 🕔 Timestamps 00:00 – Coming Up 00:50 – Intro 01:36 – Who Is Kairo? 02:41 – When Did You Realise You Were Creative? 06:20 – Starting an Apprenticeship 09:02 – What School Was Like 16:06 – What Does Success Mean? 22:24 – Why Family Matters 23:30 – Growing Up Without a Dad 32:45 – Your Thoughts on Death 35:57 – Losing Your Uncle 44:03 – How the Past Shaped You 46:20 – Kairo’s Thoughts on Fatherhood 55:30 – Closing Tradition ____________________________ 📲 Where to find Kairo? https://www.instagram.com/kairo.rahman/ https://www.instagram.com/innerchild.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/inomoli.agency/ https://www.instagram.com/thecreativepov/ ____________________________ 📳 Follow Us on Socials https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/mghanch/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghumans.ae ____________________________ Hashtags  #RaisingHumans #FatherlessGeneration #SingleMumStrong #AbsentFather #ChildhoodTrauma #BoysWithoutDads #LostBoys #YouthViolence #HealingFromHome #GrowingUpTooFast #GriefAndGrowth #BreakTheCycle #ParentingPodcast #MenWhoFeel #BoysNeedFathers #TalkAboutIt #VulnerableConversations #InnerChildHealing #TeachingBoys #SafeSpacesForKids Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/

    1h 1m

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