Reviving the pod and reintroducing myself :)

Maryam and Layla reflect on their recent trip to Palestine - a short and bittersweet visit that will stay with them forever.

A med student by day, a human’s rights activist for Palestine by night, hounded by bad luck but surrounded by good people, Maryam brings on her friend who has been through more than most.

From constantly seeking academic validation to landing in harsh burnouts, Maryam takes a look at the fate of kids who are labelled as "smart" while growing up.

Debunking myths, reminiscing on the beauty of the Old City, and making plans to visit again - Maryam looks back on her experience in Jerusalem in 2019.

Maryam takes a look at the small moments that make up our lives, and how to make each one something to remember.

From creating and feeding off insecurities, to misrepresentation in media, Maryam looks at how society bullies teenage girls.

Maryam and her childhood friend, Sakinah, reminisce their primary school days, teenage years, and the struggles they face now as adults.

Maryam talks about growing up in the UK with no ties to her South Asian roots.

In this episode, Maryam takes a look at the different opinions regarding interest, and the struggle young Muslims face when it comes to interest-based loans and mortgages.