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  • Meet Rebecca • اختي

    In this heartfelt episode of Listen Habibi, Adelene and Rebecca take a deep dive into identity, family, and personal growth as American-Lebanese women. Through honest conversations about cultural expectations, personal evolution, and the weight of their parents' sacrifices, they explore how their heritage has shaped their choices and perspectives.


    Reflecting on pivotal life lessons, milestones, and the complexities of love and connection, the sisters open up about resilience, belonging, and the challenges of navigating two worlds. From career ambitions to the emotional bonds that define them, they share raw insights on what it means to embrace both where they come from and where they’re going.


    Tune in for an intimate discussion on self-discovery, legacy, and the power of understanding yourself—and those closest to you—on a deeper level.


    🎧 Listen now & join the conversation.

    57 min
  • commitment issues • مشاكل بالالتزام

    In this compelling episode of Listen Habibi, Adelene explores the complexities of commitment—to personal growth, health, faith, and self-trust. She shares her own experiences with limiting beliefs, discipline, and perseverance, offering a raw and honest perspective on what it truly takes to stay consistent.


    Drawing insights from Atomic Habits, Adelene breaks down the science behind small, repeated actions and how they shape identity over time. She also opens up about her journey with Crohn’s disease, discussing the connection between physical health, mental resilience, and energy levels, and how they all play a role in sustaining consistency.


    From hitting the gym to navigating relationships, career ambitions, and even her faith, this episode dives deep into the power of showing up—especially when it’s hard. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on breaking free from hesitation and stepping fully into your potential.


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    44 min
  • reintroducing me • أدلين

    Welcome back to Listen Habibi! Adelene takes this episode to reintroduce herself and to describe her experiences of 2023 as she enters this new stage of her life and post grad. She explores changes and adversity in all of the challenges she’s witnessed in the last year including relationships, a new diagnosis, and what is to come.

    56 min
  • Christian Persecution in Egypt with Asis Khaled • اضطهاد المسيحيين في مصر مع القسيس غبريال
    Join Adelene as she discusses the topic of the Persecution of Egyptian Christians with Pastor Khaled Ghobrial. Asis Khaled delves into his childhood raised in Egypt as a young Christian boy that eventually enters a life of ministry. This episode is a part of a social effort and campaign to raise awareness about International Human Rights in Africa through Boston University.
    Please support through donating to NGO Freedom House: https://freedomhouse.org/country/egypt/freedom-world/2023
    1 hr 17 min
  • the year of challenge • سنة التحدي

    Welcome back to a new reintroduction to Listen Habibi. Host, Adelene Jeneid, discusses her return and the updates of 2022. From interning in Dubai with the U.S. State Department to her time in Geneva, Switzerland and abroad, Adelene delves into her many challenges. Tune in for more on Habibi Tuesdays!

    26 min
  • Meet Ian • إيان

    Join Adelene as she interviews her guest Ian Benitez about his journey into the military as BU Student. Listen in to hear about the duty to protect and what it is like being a student and officer in training.

    52 min
  • Meet Carlitos • كارليتوس

    Join the conversation with Adelene, along with her friend Carlitos from Parkland, Florida, as they discuss perseverance. Surviving the Parkland Shooting, Carlitos explores his story of determination through music and activism.

    40 min
  • Allah • الله

    Tune in to hear about Adelene’s view on her faith in addition to her new girlfriends’ from Dubai, Cady and Liliana. All three views of Allah in the same.

    55 min

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Listen in on a journey into the adventurous, captivating, and complex life of a Lebanese-American. “Listen Habibi” guides you through the life of Adelene Jeneid as she opens up on life’s beautifully designed plan. From topics ranging from love, success, and pain to politics, culture, and faith, Adelene shows the world both her heart and mind. All with some help from the diversity of characters she has encountered —