Shay w Ahwa is a bilingual podcast where we (Nancy Nesreen) sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and reflect on life’s most defining moments—from love, motherhood, and healing to boundaries, ambition, and self-discovery.
In Season 1: Reflections, we share personal stories that shaped us as women, daughters, and mothers—offering heartfelt lessons to our daughters and listeners alike.
In Season 2: Intentions, we take those reflections a step further. Each week, we ask a bold “What if I…?” question to challenge how we live—from how we sleep, eat, and connect, to how we move through the world more intentionally.
Tune in every Wednesday for raw reflections, science-backed insights, and soul-filling chats.
♥ With love, Nancy and Nesreen
Shay w Ahwa is a bilingual podcast where we (Nancy Nesreen) sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and reflect on life’s most defining moments—from love, motherhood, and healing to boundaries, ambition, and self-discovery.
In Season 1: Reflections, we share personal stories that shaped us as women, daughters, and mothers—offering heartfelt lessons to our daughters and listeners alike.
In Season 2: Intentions, we take those reflections a step further. Each week, we ask a bold “What if I…?” question to challenge how we live—from how we sleep, eat, and connect, to how we move through the world more intentionally.
Tune in every Wednesday for raw reflections, science-backed insights, and soul-filling chats.
♥ With love, Nancy and Nesreen
In this episode, we explore a topic that resonates deeply with all of us: vulnerability. Have you ever experienced that gut-wrenching fear of sharing your true self with someone? Or hesitated to express your feelings because you worried about being judged? If so, you’re certainly not alone in this struggle. Vulnerability is often tossed around as a buzzword, but what does it really mean in our everyday lives?
In this episode, Nancy and Nesreen will delve into how embracing vulnerability can lead to genuine connections, and how avoiding it might inadvertently hurt the people we care about the most.
In this episode, Nancy and Nesreen will:
- Share their personal challenges and how they navigated through them.
- Illuminate the importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability.
- Identify those special people in our lives who make us feel safe enough to open up, and how we can support one another on this delicate journey.
- Explore why and how men often struggle with the concept of vulnerability.
- Discuss the barriers that prevent us from being vulnerable such as the fear of judgment, past traumas, and societal pressures that urge us to conceal our true selves.
- Offer practical tips for practicing vulnerability and being true to ourselves and safe for others.
As Brené Brown wisely states, “Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s our greatest measure of courage.” For many, being vulnerable doesn’t come naturally, as it involves the risk of judgment or hurt when we expose our true feelings, thoughts, and experiences. However, navigating this journey can become much easier when we learn the tools to be vulnerable with trusted individuals, creating a safe environment for our loved ones to do the same. Join us as we uncover this sensitive and powerful concept on an emotional journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Tune in every other Wednesday for a heartfelt conversation. Together, we’ll learn how embracing vulnerability can lead to richer, more fulfilling relationships and a more meaningful life. Let’s unlock the beauty of our shared humanity!
(Vulnerability) في الحلقة دي، بنتكلم عن موضوع كلنا بنحس بيه في حياتنا: الهشاشة
عمرك حسيت بالخوف الشديد من إنك تكون على حقيقتك قدام حد؟ أو ترددت تعبر عن مشاعرك عشان خايف من حكم الناس عليك؟ لو حصل، فأنت مش لوحدك. الهشاشة كلمة بنسمعها كتير اليومين دول، بس إيه معناها فعلاً في حياتنا اليومية؟
نانسي ونسرين هيغوصوا في موضوع إزاي إنك تكون هش فعلاً يفتح باب للعلاقات الحقيقية، وإزاي إنك تتجنبه ممكن يأثر بالسلب على الناس اللي بتحبهم.
في الحلقة دي، هنتكلم عن:
تجارب شخصية واجهناها وإزاي تعاملنا معاها. •
أهمية وجود مساحات آمنة للهشاشة. •
مين هما الأشخاص اللي بنحس معاهم بالأمان ونقدر نفتح قلوبنا ليهم، وإزاي ندعمهم. •
ليه الرجالة بالذات بيتعبوا في موضوع الهشاشة. •
الحواجز اللي بتمنعنا نكون هاشين زي الخوف من حكم الناس، الصدمات اللي مرينا بيها، وضغط المجتمع •
نصايح عملية للتعبير عن هشاشتنا بصراحة مع الحفاظ على أماننا وأمان اللي حوالينا•
. شاركنا الرحلة دي لاكتشاف الذات والنمو الشخصي. استنونا كل أربعاءين لحوارات من القلب. يلا نكتشف جمال
! إنسانيتنا سوا