NO FOR REAL

NO FOR REAL

By Thuraya Altai, Yasmeen SaabSociety & Culture
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NO FOR REAL episodes

  • اخذ القرار بالقلب او بالعقل؟ | S12 EP12 | No For Real Podcast

    FINAL Episode of the season. In this Episode the girls discuss the difference in making decisions with our Heart or Brain. They both share moments of regrets in their decision making with either ways. One person overcame their older version due to life changing decisions, and another has changed and on her way to her older child like version.Also, Let us know in the comments if you have read the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho? We will miss you and will see you very soon!!! In the meantime listen to our other episodes do you don't miss us too much :) Xoxo #NoForRealPodcast #podcast #games #fun #بودكاست #بودكاست_عربي Listen to us everywhere here https://anchor.fm/noforrealpodAll inquiries: [email protected]

    57 min
  • Can Loyalty Lead to Self-Disrespect | S12 EP11 | No For Real Pod.

    In this episode, we ask a difficult question: When does loyalty stop being a good quality and start becoming disrespect toward yourself?


    We talk about the moments when love, history, attachment, and loyalty make us ignore red flags, excuse repeated disrespect, and give people access to us that they haven’t earned. From friendships and relationships to family and everyday boundaries, we discuss how the “small” things we tolerate can eventually turn into much bigger problems.

    Can you still love someone while knowing they’re bad for you? When does forgiveness become enabling? Are you actually being loyal or are you gaslighting yourself because you’re afraid to walk away? And how much do the people you keep around you eventually influence the person you become?

    We also get into trusting your gut, people-pleasing, protecting your time, learning when someone deserves another chance, and why setting a boundary doesn’t automatically make you selfish or disloyal.


    Because sometimes loyalty means staying and helping someone you love get back on track. And sometimes the most loyal thing you can do for yourself is finally walk away.


    Let us know your thoughts: At what point does loyalty become self-disrespect?


    Listen to us everywhere here: https://anchor.fm/noforrealpod

    All inquiries: [email protected]

    50 min
  • هل الناس تتغير مع الزمن او تظهر حقيقتهم؟ | S12 EP10 | No For Real Podcast

    In this episode the girls are discussing whether people Change with time or Reveal who they truly are. They share personal views on people in their lives and how they their changes effected them.

    Is it a choice to be good or bad? Listen to the full episode and give us your opinion in the comments.

    #NoForRealPodcast #podcast #games #fun #بودكاست #بودكاست_عربي Listen to us everywhere here https://anchor.fm/noforrealpodAll inquiries: [email protected]

    52 min
  • New Guest | Stop Taking It Personally, Social Media Can Be Exhausting | S12 EP9 | No For Real Podcast

    What happens when you realize social media has been affecting you more than you thought?


    In this episode of No For Real, we’re joined by our guest, Alexandria, for a very real conversation about the things we don’t always admit out loud: feeling burnt out, taking things personally, putting unrealistic expectations on ourselves, comparing our lives to everyone else’s, and the pressure to constantly create, post, and be perceived.


    We talk about social media addiction, perfectionism, losing your creativity when you start creating for an audience, and why sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is step away and keep something just for yourself.

    Not everything you create needs to be posted. Maybe not everything needs to be perfect. And maybe… you really don’t need everyone to like you.


    Tune in for an honest, unfiltered conversation with Alex, plenty of laughs, some unexpected takes, and a few moments that might have you questioning your own relationship with social media.


    No For Real… are you creating for yourself, or for everyone else?

    51 min
  • كيف نقضي يومنا | اهم شيء غير شخصيتنا | S12 EP8 | No For Real Podcast

    The girls are back with another fun Arabic episode! In this episode they get very deep. They both share how their busiest and most fun days go weekly, and how they stay consistent with their routine to get through work. Also, they share what has been the biggest event that helped shaped their personalities today. Hope you enjoy the episode, and let us know your thoughts in comments :) #NoForRealPodcast #podcast #games #fun #بودكاست #بودكاست_عربي Listen to us everywhere here https://anchor.fm/noforrealpodAll inquiries: [email protected]

    54 min
  • World Cup Recap| Yasmeen's 4 Stolen Tires| Work and Life Rant | S12 EP7 | No For Real Podcast

    The World Cup is officially over, and we have THOUGHTS. From Argentina's morally bankrupt playstyle to Messi slander to falling in love with Morocco's run, we're unpacking every messy, dramatic moment of this tournament — plus that awkward Trump photo-op everyone's talking about.

    But that's just the beginning. Yasmeen gets a call that her car has been stripped of all four tires, and we go full detective mode on her sketchy apartment complex. We're also talking real estate clients, why we're both spiraling into Spanish/Duolingo obsession, our secret hideaway spot we are NOT sharing, and the non-negotiable rule that your besties should always know your location

    46 min
  • حقوق المرأة في العراق - الحكومه الجديده | S12 EP6 | No For Real Podcast

    We are back! We missed last episode because Yasmeen has Covid :)

    In this episode the girls are talking about serious Women Rights Issues in Iraq. Family abuse should never be normalized. They also discuss the change in Iraqi Government, and all the Fraud that has been revealed. Could this new government be the real change for the country and finally we can dream of a true change for Iraq? #NoForRealPodcast

    #podcast #games #fun #بودكاست #بودكاست_عربي Listen to us everywhere here https://anchor.fm/noforrealpodAll inquiries: [email protected]

    50 min
  • The Beauty of Change | Feminism, Freedom & Perspective | S12 EP5 | No For Real Podcast

    In this episode of No For Real, we’re talking about one of the most underrated parts of life: changing your mind and changing everyday habits.

    From opinions we once swore we’d never change to life experiences that completely shifted our perspective, we dive into why growth often means letting go of the person you used to be. We explore the beauty of saying “never say never” and how life has a way of humbling us when we least expect it.

    We also get into a bigger conversation about feminism, women’s freedom, and the privilege many of us have without realizing it. While social media has us debating every little issue, women in many parts of the world are still fighting for basic rights like getting an education, speaking freely, and living independently.


    A conversation about growth, gratitude, perspective, and why the world is much bigger than our own experiences.


    Listen to us everywhere here https://anchor.fm/noforrealpod

    All inquiries: [email protected]

    1 hr
  • علاقتك مع الفلوس $ | S12 EP4 | No For Real Podcast

    Welcome back to another Arabic Episode :) The girls will talk you through being smart with Money, and learning from past mistake can help you shape new habits that helps guide you to making the most out of your monthly salaries. Please listen carefully, and we hope we can change your mind about superficial ideologies that are forced on our generation by social media, and you start learning that it is never to late to educate yourself on finance. There is no excuse in our time you can learn from many free sources.

    As always we Love you and appreciate your support! Xoxo Listen to us everywhere here https://anchor.fm/noforrealpodAll inquiries: [email protected]

    53 min
  • The World cup ⚽ Ending toxic friendship | S12 EP3 | No For Real Podcast

    This week on No For Real, we're talking about a podcast that copied our name, the stereotypes people still have about Arab women in 2026, and our honest thoughts on Iraq's World Cup performance against Norway. 🇮🇶⚽

    We break down the game, the team's potential, football culture, corruption in sports, and why Iraqi fans are so emotionally invested in every match.

    Then we get into a much deeper conversation about toxic friendships and relationships, knowing when it's time to walk away, why some friendships hurt more than breakups, the importance of communication and closure, and how self-respect changes the way you handle people who no longer belong in your life.

    As always, completely unfiltered opinions, personal stories, and conversations that somehow end up everywhere.

    New episodes every week ❤️ one week in English, one week in Arabic.

    57 min

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No For Real, hosted by Thuraya Altai and Yasmeen Saab, is where real talk meets unfiltered laughs. From relationships and identity to cultural pressures and trending topics, the duo dives into the…