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Welcome to Holden Space, where Holden creates a calm, environment to discuss whatever is on our minds. As a sober, Muslim storyteller navigating life with clarity and intention, Holden brings thoughtful conversation, curiosity, and humor to a wide-open range of topics.
Nothing is off-limits — identity, creativity, faith, recovery, culture, and the everyday moments that shape us. Each episode is a grounding space to pause, reflect, and explore what it means to live consciously in a chaotic world.
Whether you’re here for inspiration, real talk, or simply a moment of peace, there’s room for you in Holden Space.
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Faith and Freedom - Bushra
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Bushra’s story challenges everything we think we know about faith, love, and freedom. Raised in a Muslim household, she speaks candidly about entering a marriage she didn’t want because she believed religion left her no choice. Today, she is married to a woman and living authentically—while still holding space for faith. In a powerful full-circle moment, Bushra shares how allowing her daughter complete freedom to navigate belief resulted in her daughter choosing Islam for herself. This episode explores queerness, religion, motherhood, and the courage it takes to choose truth over tradition.