My Arab Identity - بودكاست الهوية
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'My Arab Identity' is an award-winning podcast that explores what it feels like to belong in two places, and nowhere, at the same time. Season two delves into the personal journeys of Arab-Australian migrants, who are dealing with the complexities of their sense of belonging and intercultural identities. - بودكاست الهوية الحائز على جوائز عدة يشارك معكم في موسمه الثاني قصصاً واقعية تعكس تحديات الانتماء التي يواجهها الشباب من أصول عربية في أستراليا، وكيف شكلت تجاربُهم ملامح هوياتهم الدينية والجنسية وقناعاتهم الشخصية.
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Why statelessness prompted this Palestinian refugee to hide her 'true identity' in Australia - "كنا محظوظين": من عديمة جنسية إلى لاجئة فمواطنة أسترالية
In this episode of the 'My Arab Identity' podcast, Jeanine Hourani shares her family's story of asylum in Australia, which she says happened by chance, after living the first years of her life stateless. We learn about the challenges she faced as a r… -
Why an Arab Australian chose atheism: 'I don't have to believe in God to be a good human' - طبيب عربي أسترالي: "ليس عليّ أن أؤمن بإله حتى أكون إنسانا صالحًا"
This episode of ‘My Arab Identity’ looks at the challenges faced by Kareem, a general practitioner in Sydney, who embarked on a journey of spirituality and identity which re-shaped his view of religion. - ضيفنا في هذه الحلقة من بودكاست "الهوية" طبيب … -
'I've been Egyptian all my life': Why this man left Australia 13 years after migrating here - بعد 13 عاما في أرض الفرص ترك أستراليا وعاد الى مصر
In this episode of the 'My Arab Identity' podcast, journalist Farid Farid details the reasons that led him to carry out what he calls an “opposite migration journey” from Australia to Egypt, at a time when most people sought to emigrate Down Under, a… -
‘They thought I was possessed’: What prompted a provisional psychologist to think of taking his own life? - "ظنوا أنني ممسوس": ما الذي دفع بطبيب متدرب للصحة النفسية الى التفكير بإنهاء حياته؟
In this episode of ‘My Arab Identity’ podcast, Palestinian-Australian provisional psychologist Tareq Ahmed shares his story with mental illness. He had a challenging childhood and tried to please family and society but ignored his own needs. His lack… -
‘A maid and a prisoner in my house’: Australian Arab explains the reasons for leaving her parents' home - "خادمة وسجينة في منزلي": عربية أسترالية تشرح أسباب ترك منزل والديها
In this episode of ‘My Arab Identity’, Alissar Gazal talks about the reasons that led her, as an Arab girl living with her family in Australia, to wait for the first opportunity to leave their home. She explains why she challenged some Arab customs a… -
'I hid my sexuality for 20 years to avoid losing my family' - "ميولي الجنسية ليست بيدي": هكذا تصرفت عائلتي عندما صارحتها بمثليتي
In the first episode of ‘My Arab Identity’ season two, journalist Elias Jahshan shares the challenges he faced as a child after losing his hearing, and as a teenager who hid his Arab identity. He also talks about how coming out as a gay man challenge… -
My Arab Identity season two: youth revolt against migrants' traditions - بودكاست الهوية الموسم الثاني: الشباب العربي الأسترالي يتمرد على تقاليد المهاجرين
The My Arab Identity podcast is back for a second season, following on from the award-winning first season. The second instalment of this podcast highlights some of the challenges that second-generation Arab migrants face due to their mixed and inter… -
Why I accepted daily bullying at school? - "الحيوان المشعر": هكذا واجهت تعرضي للتنمر
Sara El Sayed dreamed of becoming part of the aerobics team at school when she was 12 years old. But the challenges she faced were greater than just getting accepted into auditions. She wanted to be just a simple, normal, and acceptable part of the b… -
How one advice stopped me from taking my own life - نصيحة عابرة منعتني من إنهاء حياتي خلال المراهقة
Mohammad Awad hated his name not because of its meaning or its descent, but because of the obstacles it forced him to face. He felt isolated and developed mental health issues to a point where he contemplated suicide. Now, he suffers from ”police-anx… -
Reflections of an Iraqi-Australian on Identity - عراقية أسترالية: لهذه الأسباب تمردت على التقاليد
Rama* rebelled against what her community considered indispensable social constants. She struggled growing up between two worlds and wanted her life free of any restrictions, especially those imposed by her parents, culture, and traditions. - تمردت ر…