Still Here

Getting real about how exhausting constant transitions can be. From Morocco to Lebanon to the U.S., I’ve loved every step of the journey, but it hasn’t been easy. As someone who gets attached to people, places, and little routines, starting over again and again takes a toll. So what is it like to grow, adapt, say goodbye too many times and still find yourself longing for a place to just stay?

In this episode, we spill the tea on what it’s really like studying at UPenn, from culture shocks and academic struggles to unforgettable memories and adventures. Tune in as we compare our previous academic life to life at an Ivy, share the highs and lows, and reflect on how this journey changed us.

Breaking the myth that staying quiet means you’re not valuable enough. Learning, observing, and growing in silence are powerful tools and not signs of weakness. Also diving into why we define our worth by actual results rather than who we become in the process. Enjoy listening !

Every encounter shapes us in ways we might not realize immediately. In this episode, I talk about how the people we meet leave lasting imprints on our lives and our personalities, and how we turn to influence theirs as well. It is the beauty of human connections and the profound ways we become part of each other’s stories even when we don’t expect it nor plan for it.

In this episode, I dive into the defense mechanism of projection—why people project their insecurities, fears, and failures onto others, and how to recognize when it’s happening. Using relatable examples and real-life situations, I unpack how projections impact our social interactions.

In this podcast episode, I dive into the topic of women’s motherly instincts and how they naturally extend beyond just caring for children, often influencing their relationships as well. It’s about how women often find comfort in embracing their nurturing, giving, and compassionate nature. However, I also discuss how these instincts can sometimes go too far, leading to unintended challenges.

We often don’t reflect about things we did, choices we made, decisions we took, because that inner discovery is uncomfortable and ugly. It takes time and it takes courage to actually dive deep into who we are and what led us to be us. Reflecting usually takes us to some world we don’t want to get to, feel things we don’t want to feel, and even remember memories we don’t want to remember. However, no matter how complex it is, it is still the first important step to understand ourselves and the people around us.

As the past few months were unexpectedly rough with successive insane life events, this is the first time I notice a clear transformation in my way of thinking about multiple things. I am sharing in this episode all what led me to the person I am today, and how I am still leading my growth and fighting for inner peace.

Managing your attachment style and learning to deal with people’s attachment styles can be a long and stressful journey. The episode focuses more on the anxious-avoidant pair, as the combination seems very paradoxical that people with those styles even give up on working their friendships and relationships out. Where is the real problem? And how do things feel for avoidant and anxious people?