Jasmin is the CEO of Instant Aid, a humanitarian organisation who through has saved hundreds and thousands of lives in war torn countries. This incredibly articulate inspiring lady has found a purpose to help children and their mothers who have no food, no home and have lost hope following the bombardment of power obsessed world leaders.

Jasmin 's mother brought this bright, ambitious and caring young girl to multiple protests throughout her childhood. This sparked an activist mindset in young Jasmin who had a dream was to become a war journalist and share stories from around the world of those whose lives were devastated by wars. To show us what we don't typically see.

This story highlights the importance for us all to never give up and lose hope no matter how devastating the situation. The unimaginable world in Gaza destroyed as a result of an Israeli war criminal and his psycho government who are driven by hate and greed, is the reason why Instant Aid exists.

Instant Aid is a small humanitarian organisation making a major impact. They need funding and they need donations from as many people as possible to ensure the work they do is effective. They need your donations so please go to this link and help https://www.giveinstantaid.org/donate

Instant Aid has developed a step by step playbook to help nations malnourished by famine back to health. Please follow Instant Aid's instagram account @giveinstantaid email Jasmin directly https://www.giveinstantaid.org/contact

In this moving episode of What Makes You Tick?, Tatiana and Tom invite us into a conversation that is both tender and brave. Over the course of their dialogue, they weave together reflections on loss, the process of healing, and how we find meaning in the cracks of life.

From the beginning, Tatiana opens up about the rawness of grief, how it can feel like being both here and not here, and how the world insists on moving forward even when your heart doesn’t.

Tom listens with a generosity that creates space for vulnerability. He shares stories of his own challenges, the moments when he felt lost, and the practices he turned to when he needed to hold himself together.

Together, they explore themes of connection: how love continues beyond absence, how small rituals anchor us, and how the people around us can become lifelines, even when we’re fumbling. They talk about the importance of presence — of being able to say, “I don’t know,” “I’m hurting,” or “I’m scared” and how those admissions can become bridges rather than barriers.

By the close, there’s a gentle shift: not a “cure” for suffering, but a sense of companionship in it. You, the listener, are invited into that space, to sit with your own wounds, to sense that you are seen, and to carry forward with a little more softness for yourself.

What to expect in this episode:

Honest vulnerability about grief, absence, and memory

Personal stories that feel like letters to the heart

Gentle encouragement to be kind to yourself in your toughest moments

And a reminder: healing is rarely a straight path but you don’t have to walk it alone

In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," I welcome Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, an emergency medicine physician known for his advocacy and humanitarian work in Gaza, also known as the "Beast from the Middle East." The episode explores Dr. Mustafa's personal history as a Palestinian refugee, his family roots, his professional background working in Australia, and his missions as an international aid worker during the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Dr. Mohammed Mustafa shares a deeply personal account of his time in Gaza, reflecting on the responsibilities and emotional toll of serving as both a doctor and a member of the Palestinian diaspora during an active humanitarian disaster. He provides a first-hand look at the atrocities of war, the dehumanising language and media narratives, and the daily decisions medics are forced to make under unimaginable pressure and scarcity.

The conversation spans:

Dr. Mustafa’s background and family history, growing up as a refugee, and his path to medicine.

His two missions to Gaza (in 2024 and 2025), describing the devastation witnessed, including famine, ongoing violence, deliberate targeting of civilians and medical infrastructure, and mass casualty management.

The psychological and physical toll on medics, with Dr. Mustafa recounting patients’ stories, especially children’s, and the impossibility of providing adequate care with limited resources.

The challenge of countering dehumanizing narratives in international media and advocating for Palestinian humanity.

His efforts to implement life-saving infrastructure—a solar-powered mobile hospital ready in Jordan, awaiting governmental clearance and support.

Reflections on ongoing international solidarity actions (such as the flotilla), barriers in government response, and the larger, multi-community movement for Palestinian rights.

The episode is a raw, moving, and honest exploration of the humanitarian crisis and the limits—and importance—of individual action when governments fall short. Dr. Mustafa discusses his ongoing lobbying efforts, the importance of grassroots support, and how to follow and support his continuing work.