Can we talk about taboos? In this second episode with Amuna Wagner we explore taboos and the importance of processing them and addressing them. She also shares her views on the nuance and difference between religion and faith, this is particula

how has your family's past influenced your identity? — with Amuna pt.1

Mar 19th, 2024 50m 46s

How has your family's past influenced your identity?In this first episode, Amuna Wagner reflects on her crisis of purpose and wonders out loud if she has a responsibility towards her identity. She walks us down her family history from her grand

what if you don’t fit the stereotype? — with Sadia

Mar 5th, 2024 51m 54s

What if you don’t fit the stereotype?In this episode, Sadia Azmat, a published author, podcast host and a stand-up comedian, brings a unique perspective to the discussion on cultural identity. Sadia is born in Britain to Indian parents and she

on Palestine pt.3 — a way forward

Jan 23rd, 2024 54m 34s

Part 3 of the ‘on Palestine’ series:Have you ever asked a Palestinian how they see a way forward? Or what is different about this generation of Palestinians? In this episode we dive into all that through the voices of our three Palestinian gues

on Palestine pt.2 — struggle for liberation

Jan 15th, 2024 59m 3s

Part 2 of the ‘on Palestine’ series:The Palestinian struggle for liberation is portrayed widely differently depending on who you ask, but have you ever asked Palestinians how they see and understand their own struggle for liberation?On Palestin

on Palestine pt.1 — identity and culture

Jan 9th, 2024 50m 12s

Part 1 of the ‘on Palestine’ series:In your lifetime and exposure, how have you understood Palestinian culture and it’s people?On Palestine is a three-part series on the inbetweenish pod that focuses on the Palestinian identity, the struggle fo

reflections on: how does your identity change over time?

Oct 3rd, 2023 16m 14s

In this season's first minisode, we’re getting personal as I’m sharing a valuable lesson from Vovó (grandma in portuguese). Navigating a complex and ever-evolving identity can be confusing, to say the least, but today we breakdown why it’s norm

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roots, home, belonging: can we have it all? — inbetweenish S2 trailer

Sep 19th, 2023 1m 27s

The inbetweenish is back for Season 2: First episode launches Tuesday, October 3rd.Get ready to embark on a captivating journey exploring the fundamental concepts of roots, home, and belonging all while embracing the beauty of being different.

🌐 we are not alone

Aug 29th, 2023 13m 23s

We're wrapping up an incredible season of inbetweenish pod! From vulnerability to raw reflections, these stories of belonging have been quite the journey. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the season, sharing highlights, learning

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🕊️ bonus: let’s talk about refugees — with Baharak

Jun 20th, 2023 58m 45s

Refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, migrant, immigration—the news is abuzz with some of these terms. But do you truly grasp the differences between them?Join Baharak Bashmani and me as we fearlessly delve into this complex topi

💭 reflections on: what happens when you belong to different cultures

Mar 2nd, 2023 24m 12s

What happens when you're inbetweenish? It's both a curse and a blessing as there are many internal and external battles that you face when you have multiple belongings. In this episode we try to unpack some of the common experiences— the good a

🎹 SideTalk 2: changing worlds with Axel

Feb 7th, 2023 9m 18s

How do you understand time? Is it linear? Do things progress with time? Or do they regress?Axel’s Two-Part InterviewEpisode 6, Season 1: 🎹 it is not with bones and skin, it’s all with feeling — with Axel [Part I]Episode 7, Season 1: 🎹 a man

💭 reflections on: what is culture

Feb 1st, 2023 18m 53s

We talk a lot about culture around here, so I thought it was about time we actually break it down — what is culture? On some level, we all know what it is, but it helps to understand the nuances of the word and for this explanation I’m going wi

🌳 notions of home — with Baharak

Nov 15th, 2022 59m 4s

Have you ever asked yourself what ‘home’ means to you? And did you ever stop to wonder how the words we use matter? From a young age, Baharak Bashmani, has had to navigate many worlds, each time moving for different reasons: from fleeing her 'h

🌶️ SideTalk 1: faith, rituals, and grieving with Aakshi

Oct 18th, 2022 11m 24s

Have you ever stopped to wonder what rituals you practice from your inherited faith? Are they religious rituals? Or are they cultural rituals?Episode 9, Season 1 with Aakshi Singha🌶️ the diversity that brings us together — with AakshiMore abou

🌶️ the diversity that brings us together — with Aakshi

Oct 12th, 2022 1h 5m

What is the strongest tie you have to your home country? How does your schooling inform your own identity?On this episode, I chat with Aakshi Sinha about her upbringing, growing up all over India, and then going away for college at Minerva Univ

💭 reflections on: Third Culture Kids and Cross-Cultural Kids explained

Sep 6th, 2022 22m 9s

In this minisode we’re going back to the origin story of in-betweenish, explaining why and how it came to be. It all started with a few simple questions about a decade ago:Where is home? What is a home?This lead me on a journey to discover the

💭 reflections on: identity crisis

Jun 23rd, 2022 10m 8s

Identity Crisis is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit nowadays. In this minisode, I attempt to understand, from a psychological perspective, what an identity crisis really is. In doing so, we also explore what identity is comprised of:

🍋 we never really discussed it — with Nora

Jun 7th, 2022 59m 3s

Have you ever tried to fit in so badly you changed your appearance? Were you aware of the subconscious reasons that may have lead to this decision?Nora S. is a close friend and in this episode we dive deep into her roots and unveil a story of l

💭 reflections on: old friends

Mar 17th, 2022 4m 16s

Old friends are often times a gateway to our past selves. Who we were as teenagers is not gone but only built upon. Today, I encourage you to reach out to an old friend from your teenage years, even if you’re no longer very close. They still kn

🎹 a man is synonymous with describing a soldier — with Axel [Part II]

Feb 25th, 2022 38m 47s

What are the known unknowns in your life? How about the unknown unknowns? It’s a scary thought isn’t it? All the things we have internalized and deeply ingrained in us from childhood, from our families, from society, from culture. And we often

🎹 it is not with bones and skin, it’s all with feeling — with Axel [Part I]

Feb 2nd, 2022 50m

Who are you to yourself, when no one is around?Axel Kacoutié is not afraid to explore uncomfortable territory. We tread, not so lightly, on topics around their cultural identity, from Ivorian roots to British citizenship. We also explore questi

✌🏽 the checklist we grew up with — with Nora G. [Part II]

Jan 11th, 2022 37m 35s

Growing up did you feel like you had to adhere to a certain checklist; be it your parent's, society's, or your religion's checklist?This is part II of a two-part episode with my high school friend Nora Gharib. She is a full-time architect, inte

✌🏽 no but where are you really from? — with Nora G. [Part I]

Dec 24th, 2021 46m 6s

Do you hate being asked “no, but where are you really from?” This is the first of a two-part episode with my high school friend Nora Gharib. Nora is a full-time architect, interior designer, and content creator! This week we chat about how her

🍄 being an "other" in a white majority — with Khairat

Dec 16th, 2021 47m 36s

Have you ever felt "othered"?On this episode, I speak with my old friend Mohamed Khairat, a lawyer, journalist and founder of Egyptian Streets. We discuss his upbringing growing up between Australia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and the Netherlands.