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For the Love of Facts

Zamzam Dini and Kadija Mussa

For the Love of Facts is a podcast where two therapists, Dr. Zamzam Dini and Dr. Kadija Mussa, unpack the truths behind love, relationships, and healing. In a world full of noise and myths, we bring culturally grounded, evidence-based conversations that center faith, connection, and care. No fluff—just facts.

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18:35

If Home Is Where The Heart Is, Why Does The System...

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2026/01/01

Send us a text What if the roots of a family’s struggle aren’t inside the home at all, but woven into the systems around it? We pull the camera back to map how institutions shape safety, belonging, and the survival mindsets people carry across borders. From disproportionate school discipline to the quiet decisions families make to protect their kids, we connect the dots between policy, culture, and the everyday choices that can look like “withdrawal” but are really shields against harm. Our ...

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27:41

What If Healing Means Letting Go Of Closeness

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2025/12/24

Send us a text The moment the puzzle pieces click—why a parent withdrew, why rules felt harsh—can feel like relief. But insight alone doesn’t mend what’s torn. We dig into the shift from understanding generational trauma to actively healing it, especially in immigrant families where survival often outruns emotional process. The heart of our conversation is accountability that names impact without spiraling into shame, and boundaries that protect connection instead of cutting it off. We talk ...

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41:23

Hidden Scars, Visible Parenting

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2025/12/10

Send us a text What if the strict rules, “stop crying,” and constant worry weren’t coldness, but survival strategies forged in danger? We unpack how trauma operates as a body‑level response and trace its path through immigrant families across three stages: before migration, during the journey, and after resettlement. Along the way we explore why decontextualized pain can look like personality, culture, or “family traits,” and how hypervigilance, control, and emotional distance often protect a...

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23:49

Far Apart, Still A Family

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2025/11/30

Send us a text Love doesn’t disappear across borders, but the daily moments that build trust do—and that gap can turn reunions into standoffs. We dive into the lived reality of transnational families: why parents leave, how kids make sense of absence, and what it takes to rebuild a relationship when time has marched on. From attachment needs in early childhood to the identity storms of adolescence, we map the developmental windows where presence matters most and the emotional fallout when it’...

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30:55

What Changes When We Treat The Family, Not The “Problem”

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2025/11/20

Send us a text Ever wonder why the same arguments keep showing up—at home, at work, even with friends? We pull back the lens on family systems and show how patterns, roles, and unspoken rules shape daily life. As licensed marriage and family therapists, we share the moments that led us into MFT and the core idea that changed our practice: treat the system, not just the symptom. We break down systemic thinking in plain language: feedback loops that keep conflict humming, triangulation that tu...

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24:29

Are Apps Helping Us Find Love Or Just Training Us To...

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2025/10/31

Send us a text Love might be a tap away, but does a wider pool mean deeper connection—or just endless scrolling? We pull back the curtain on online dating to explore how algorithms amplify our biases, why choice overload erodes serendipity, and how curated profiles can hide the very traits that make relationships work in real life. With candid stories and hard-won lessons, we talk about turning swipes into genuine connection without losing your standards or your sanity. We get practical fast...

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23:56

So You’re Not My Dad, But You Took My iPad

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2025/10/22

Send us a text Forget the “instant family” fantasy. We dig into how blended and step families actually form, why genuine trust takes years, and what parents can do to lower stress while building real connection. From loyalty binds to the pressure to use mom or dad titles, we explore the emotional landscape kids face and the slow, respectful steps that help everyone find their place. We talk about the new partner’s role with clear guardrails: don’t jump into old conflicts between exes, respec...

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28:40

Choosing Partners: Beyond Sparks to Shared Direction

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2025/10/11

Send us a text Ever notice how we spend more time comparing restaurants than vetting the person we might build a life with? We pull back the curtain on compatibility—what actually keeps love steady once the spark cools—and trace the hidden forces that decide whether two people can thrive together over years, not weeks. We start by separating attraction from alignment and unpack why early emotions, while real, make terrible pilots for life‑defining choices. From there, we walk through four pi...

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22:02

When ending well is the healthiest choice

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2025/10/01

Send us a text The story we’re told says divorce means failure, yet the data—and lived experience—tell a different tale. We dig into what actually moves a marriage toward stability or separation, why “falling out of love” is a flimsy diagnosis, and how real love emerges from the grit of problem-solving, fair fighting, and everyday repair. Along the way, we challenge the idea that infidelity is always the end, and we explore what helps couples rebuild trust versus what makes a clean, respectfu...

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26:07

DM Danger Zone: Are You Micro-Cheating Without...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text Navigating the murky waters of relationship boundaries has never been more challenging. From digital interactions to emotional connections, the definition of cheating has expanded far beyond physical affairs. But when was the last time you and your partner explicitly discussed what constitutes betrayal in your relationship? This thought-provoking conversation delves into the complexity of modern fidelity and why so many couples wait until after boundaries have been crossed to ...

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19:29

The Therapy Misconception: It's a Process, Not a...

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2025/09/10

Send us a text The profound disconnect between what people expect from therapy and what therapy actually delivers lies at the heart of this revealing conversation. When couples declare "we tried therapy and it didn't work" after just a few sessions, they fundamentally misunderstand the therapeutic process. Therapy isn't a prescription that immediately alleviates symptoms—it's more like physical therapy for relationships, requiring consistent practice beyond the weekly hour-long appointment. ...

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22:36

Beyond 50-50: Finding Financial Harmony in Relationships

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2025/09/02

Send us a text Money shapes our relationships in profound ways that extend far beyond dollars and cents. When we partner with someone, we bring our entire financial history—the attitudes, fears, hopes, and habits formed through years of personal experience—into the relationship. One person's security blanket is another's golden handcuffs. Your need for spontaneous spending might trigger your partner's deepest financial anxieties. This tension explains why financial conflicts consistently ran...

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24:11

The Invisible Weight: How Life's Demands Test Your...

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2025/08/22

Send us a text The weight of the world doesn't stop at your doorstep. When you snap at your partner after a tough day or find yourselves arguing about who woke up earlier, you're experiencing how external stress infiltrates and shapes your most intimate relationship. Stress doesn't exist in isolation—it crosses between partners like a contagion. As we explore in this revealing conversation, your nervous systems literally communicate with each other, meaning one person's stress inevitably aff...

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25:28

Me & We: Maintaining Your Identity While Building a...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text Have you ever felt yourself disappearing into a relationship, or conversely, kept such rigid independence that true intimacy felt threatening? That delicate balance between maintaining your individuality while building a meaningful connection with another person represents one of the most profound challenges in relationships. Our discussion explores the concept of differentiation – the ability to maintain your authentic self while staying emotionally connected to a partner. We...

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28:20

When Little Things Break Big Hearts: The Truth About...

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2025/08/02

Send us a text What does it truly mean to trust someone with your heart? Trust isn't just about fidelity—it's built through countless small moments where your partner shows up for you emotionally. Dr. Khadija joins us to explore how trust forms the foundation of healthy relationships, defining it as "the belief that your partner has your best interest at heart and will not intentionally harm you." We dive deep into how our childhood attachments shape our ability to trust romantic partners, a...

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27:17

When "I'm Fine" Means Everything But That

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2025/07/23

Send us a text We explore the misconception that couples struggle with communication when they're actually struggling with conflict resolution. Silence communicates as powerfully as words, and many people repeat the same ineffective strategies while expecting different results. • Early experiences with conflict in our families shape our approach to disagreements in adult relationships • Many couples never witnessed healthy conflict resolution growing up • Gottman's Four Horsemen (criticism, ...

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24:19

Love Isn’t Enough: Why Commitment Is the Real Glue in...

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2025/07/13

Send us a text We’ve all heard the phrase “love conquers all,” but does it really? In this episode of For the Love of Facts, we unpack the myth that love alone is enough to sustain a relationship. Using evidence-based research and real-world insight, we explore why commitment—not fleeting feelings—is the true foundation of lasting partnerships. We break down what commitment actually means, how it shapes our behavior during tough times, and why it’s more predictive of relationship success than...

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5:56

Why We Need Relationship Science—Not Clickbait

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2025/07/03

Send us a text Ever noticed how the loudest voices in relationship discussions are rarely the most knowledgeable? We certainly have. That's why we created this podcast – a sanctuary of evidence and empathy in a landscape dominated by hot takes and headline-chasing content. As two therapists with over 20 years of combined experience, we're bringing something different to conversations about love, attachment, family, and healing. When everyone claims to have "done their research," we're here t...

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