WHY: With Haya & Yousra

In this episode, Haya and Yousra bring the listener’s attention to the complexity of the human personality, and the idea that we’re never really defined by one thing. As human beings, we often label ourselves and others and we try to fit everyone in a specific box; this is done consciously and subconsciously.

But as a consequence, people feel anxious leaving that box/label. The hosts encourage their listeners to change whichever aspect of their lives they desire to; it is never too late. 

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In this episode, Haya and Yousra hand the mic to the listeners. The episode is a collection of stories from listeners; things that deeply impacted them as students.
It is a reminder that instances with teachers and school shape our personalities and ways of thinking.

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While attending WISE, a global summit of Qatar Foundation for education, Haya and Yousra host a few interviews with some of WISE’s participants.
In 2 short episodes, guests from different countries, backgrounds, majors, and initiatives speak on a common topic they’re all passionate about, Education.

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While attending WISE, a global summit of Qatar Foundation for education, Haya and Yousra host a few interviews with some of WISE’s participants.
In 2 short episodes, guests from different countries, backgrounds, majors, and initiatives speak on a common topic they’re all passionate about, Education.

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Haya and Yousra continue the discussion of the importance of reflection, reminding the listener that the impact of events from childhood often stays with us into adulthood. Focusing this time on setting high expectations for children; setting these expectations is an essential part of building the child’s confidence. The hosts discuss the moment setting expectations goes from positive encouragement to pressuring children. 

 Joined by a special guest, Moza, the hosts explore the imaginary line that separates high and too high expectations calling to raise awareness as this commonly leads to burnout and unrealistic images of self in adulthood.

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In this episode, the hosts explain the difference between being neurotypical and neurodivergent, and how being neurodivergent entails certain struggles. The discussion of these hidden struggles and accommodations/adjustments necessary is held with the input of someone who is neurodivergent. The hosts and their guest make a point that having a neurodivergent brain is not something that is bad, but it is simply different. Neurodivergent people should not be struggling in silence trying to fit in a neurotypical world. 

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This episode is a collection of stories told by a group of inspirational teachers. Take from it what you like; may it be an epiphany,  inspiration, or even nostalgia.

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Haya and Yousra start season 3 by discussing the importance of accepting people and their differences. In order to exist harmoniously with others, one must bridge the gap between themselves and others. In other words, find common ground with people we must deal with regularly. In this episode, the hosts share their experiences and what they believe to be the “keys of communication”.

Finding connections with others does not mean erasing your personality, but actually extending it to make the distance between you two smaller.

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To conclude the season, Haya and Yousra revisit the topic of impact. This time, they are joined with the stories and experience of Khalid Yassin, a passionate teacher who chose to change his career. The episode centers around Khalid’s decision to leave teaching, which he was passionate about, to have a bigger impact. Leading as an example, he reminds the listener that one does not need to be in the classroom to have an impact in education.

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As the discussion about educational trauma from season 1 continues, the hosts remind the listener that the wounds created by teachers stay within the child until they are adults. Joined this time by Amina Al-Jailey, an English teacher who has been through educational trauma, Haya and Yousra discuss the wounds left by this trauma, and how one can heal their inner child.

Teaching allows for reflection as things often repeat themselves; however, being in a position of power now changes everything. Haya, Yousra, and Amina discuss the active decisions they took to break the cycle.

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