Talk of Shame

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Talk of Shame

Womena

13 episodes

9 months ago

Bestselling author Alya Mooro explores the meaning and impact shame has on our lives in an attempt to answer that all important question: how do we stop giving a f*ck and start living life for ourselves? In this relatable, open and honest podcast, guests from different cultures and communities share their stories and real experiences with shame and how it manifests in all its forms across the region and Arab Diaspora. From burdens of carrying family honor to the weight of society’s expectations, its effects on mental health and everything in between, Talk of Shame offers support and sisterhood to all those seeking to overcome stigma and trauma while creating a space for self-compassion, resilience, and authenticity.

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Episodes (13/13)

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Introducing Sage Takes Thyme by Womena… It’s not a cooking show

Welcome to Sage Take Thyme by Womena founders Elissa Freiha and Amira Salah-Ahmed.
This new podcast dives into our perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. It will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to reclaim and redefine the distorted narratives that surround them.

Find out who we are, why we do what we do, what it means to be a feminist media company battling the algorithm, our thoughts on the U.S. elections and so much more!

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1 year ago

1 minute

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Ep 11: The Therapeutic Process

In this bonus episode, Haesue Jo, expert, licensed therapist and director of Clinical Operations at Betterhelp discusses how we can better understand cultural and gender differences in shame, and how we can become more resilient to shame by starting the journey of discovering ourselves, our perspectives and our abilities. Talk of Shame is a Womena Production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

27 minutes

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Ep 10: Forming Your Own Values

Alya is joined by Rotana Tarabzouni, a Saudi singer, songwriter and host of educational comedy series “F*D & Blessed”. They discuss working through shame and the grief that comes with letting go so you can move from shame to self compassion and authenticity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

42 minutes

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Ep 9: Toxic Culture

We discuss how shame fosters a silence that leads to a toxic culture of victim blaming, dangerous situations, bad choices and much more. Writer and radio presenter Salma El Wardany discusses with Alya the ways in which shame also contributes to rape culture and how the weaponization of women’s sexuality puts power in the wrong hands. Talk of Shame is a Womena ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

45 minutes

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Ep 8: Dirty Laundry

Being open to vulnerability is often equated with “airing dirty laundry”, and is a societal trait that breeds shame. Holistic Healer Lana Almulla joins Alya to discuss how we carry trauma and shame in our bodies, how it makes us ill, and how we inherit it through our DNA. Talk of Shame is a Womena Production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

45 minutes

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Ep 7: Representation

We explore representation and the stories that make us feel seen. Egyptian Actress Sarrah Abdelrahman joins Alya Mooro to discuss whether it’s “easier to be yourself if you can see yourself.” Talk of Shame is a Womena Production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

39 minutes

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Ep 6: Identifying Cultural Shame

Do third culture kids form their own culture? In Episode 6 of “Talk of Shame,” co-hosts and sisters of Yalla Bye Pod (Mna & Hager) join Alya for a multilayered conversation on the cultural shame felt by those in diaspora and the consequential chameleon effect. Talk of Shame is a Womena ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

44 minutes

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Ep 5: The Invisible Jury

Alya talks to journalist Noor Tagouri about why do we and our communities care so much about 'what other people think'? The notion of a horizontal hostility and how we're more judgemental towards those who come from the same community/religion/beliefs as us because we expect them to live life in the exact same ways as we do. They also explore how gossip is used as a way of control in some communities. Talk of Shame is a Womena Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

31 minutes

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Ep 4: Is Shame a Necessary Evil?

Do we need shame to be good people? Is inherent goodness real? In Episode 4 of Talk of Shame, Alya Mooro and actress Rosaline Elbay to discuss whether shame is a necessary evil and how society defines a good person. Talk of Shame is a Womena Production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

41 minutes

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Ep 3: Shamed for life

Alya talks to Saudi shadow worker Maryam Ghouth about the long-term effects of growing up with Shame on our mental health and how it contributes to the way we conduct ourselves in the world. Maryam introduces us to shadow work, and how it can help people who may feel they are living a double life and exploring self-censorship. This episode also includes a conversation with licensed therapist and director of Clinical Operations at Betterhelp, Haesue Jo. Who delves deeper into how we can recognise how shame manifests itself within children and through to adult behaviour. Talk of Shame is a Womena Production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago

44 minutes

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Ep 2: Raised Through Shame

Alya talks to Nour Emam, creator of the platform Mother Being, an open space that provides Arabic-content covering important topics like reproductive and sexual health. Alya and Nour discuss how we can become disconnected from our bodies and the importance of knowledge and open conversations around sexual health.

4 years ago

45 minutes

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Ep 1: What is shame?

What is shame? What does it look and feel like? In the very first episode of ‘Talk of Shame’, Alya is joined by Sabreen and Meis, hosts of the Third Culture Talks Podcast. They go straight to the root, discussing how shame stems from the patriarchy that affects us all, and the very first time they were made to feel shame or heard the word ‘3aib’.

4 years ago

33 minutes

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4 years ago

2 minutes