Shay w Ahwa: The Sips of Sanity Podcast

A bilingual podcast in Arabic and English, specially designed for Arab women with western influences.

Hosted by Nancy and Nesreen, two mothers and friends, who are on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. They aim to uncover life's complexities sharing stories and insights in a relatable and insightful manner.

In the first season, "Reflections" they will lead you down memory lane, revisiting significant moments in their lives, offering valuable insights and lessons learned. From choosing a life partner to navigating the complexities of being stay-at-home moms and expat life. They will cover topics such as relationships, communication, and boundaries that resonate with the human experience. The season will wrap up with discussions on creating a nurturing environment, forgiveness, and manifesting your dreams.

Join us every Wednesday, and let's sip on some sanity together.

♥ With love,

Nancy and Nesreen

Episodes

24 episodes

S2E5 | What If I Pursue Vitality? The Week I Move Like My Ancestors!

Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 5 of Season 2 of "Shay w Ahwa": "INTENTIONS"Dive into an exciting exploration of exercise and physical fitness as Nancy and Nesreen take on a personal challenge! For one week, they commit to 45 minutes o...

February 26, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 5 • 1:33:01

S2E4 | What If I I Listen to My Gut? The Week I Discover My Nutritional Blueprint!

Join Nancy and Nesreen in the second season of "Shay w Ahwa," where they embark on a transformative journey to tune into their bodies and dive deep into their nutritional blueprint. In this episode they’re taking on a week-long nutritional chal...

February 12, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 4 • 1:44:17

S1E15 | The Day I Manifested My Life: A Reflection on the Power of the Law of Attraction!

E15- The Day I Manifested My Life!Join Nancy and Nesreen as they dive into a widely discussed yet contentious subject in today's society: the concept of manifestation. Through sharing their individual experiences of how manifestation ha...

August 14, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 15 • 51:45

S1E14 | The Day I Chose Peace: A Reflection on Forgiveness!

E14- The Day I Chose Peace!Join Nancy and Nesreen as they dive into the intricate and deeply personal topic of forgiveness. Through sharing their own experiences, they aim to comprehend the complexities of forgiveness, exploring its ess...

August 07, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 14 • 40:59

S1E13 | The Day My House Turned Into A Home: A Reflection on Minimalism!

E13- The Day My House Turned Into A Home!Join Nancy and Nesreen on a delightful journey as they embark on the endeavor to arrange and beautify their living spaces. They will explore various organization techniques and design conce...

July 31, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 13 • 1:15:02

S1E12 | The Day I Found Connection: A Reflection on Relationships, Love Languages, and Attachment Styles!

E12- The Day I Found Connection!Join Nancy and Nesreen on their journey through the intricate world of relationships. They share the stories of their pursuit of unraveling and understanding the mysteries of relationships, diving into va...

July 24, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 12 • 1:17:15

S1E11 | The Day I Stopped Talking: A Reflection on Unhealthy Communication Patterns!

E11- The Day I Stopped Talking!Join Nancy and Nesreen on their personal growth journey as they dive into the intricacies of communication — a pivotal moment when they realized the power of communication patterns! With a shared desire to...

July 17, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 1:26:05

S1E10 | The Day I Said No: A Reflection on the Consequences of Weak Boundaries!

E10- The Day I Said No!Join Nancy and Nesreen in their contemplation of the journey towards establishing healthy and effective boundaries, reflecting on a pivotal moment when their boundaries were weak. They dive into defining boundarie...

July 10, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 1:09:40

S1E9 | The Day I Met Myself: A Reflection on Self-Awareness!

EPISODE 9 THE DAY I MET MYSELF !Join Nancy and Nesreen as they revisit one of the significant milestones in their personal development journey, the moment they uncovered their true selves. The quest for self-awareness began when ...

July 03, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 1:03:48

S1E8 | The Day I Was Called ‘Tunt' : A Reflection on Womanhood and Aging!

E8 - THE DAY I WAS CALLED ‘TUNT!’Join Nancy and Nesreen as they embark on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery in the realm of beauty and aging from a female perspective. Their exploration touches on moments of heightened awa...

June 12, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 1:12:07

S1E7 | The Day I Manned Up: A Reflection on Feminism and the Balance of Masculine and Feminine Energies!

E7- THE DAY I MANNED UP!Join Nancy and Nesreen on their journey of exploring true feminism and the impact of feminine and masculine energies on their identity as women. They will dive into moments when they embraced their feminine side ...

June 05, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 51:39

S1E6 | The Day My Mind Betrayed Me: A Reflection on Emotional Balance, and the Cost of Neglecting Mental Health!

E6- THE DAY MY MIND BETRAYED ME!Join Nancy and Nesreen as they embark on a journey of personal development and self-exploration, diving into the moment their mind seemed to have a mind of its own. In the sixth episode of the first seaso...

May 29, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:06:46

S1E5 | The Day My Body Gave Out: A Reflection on Health Challenges and the Cost of Neglecting Physical Well-Being!

E5 - The Day My Body Gave Out! Join Nancy and Nesreen as they embark on their journey of personal growth and self-discovery by revisiting the day their bodies reached their limit. In the fifth episode of season one, titled "Reflect...

May 22, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 1:12:47

S1E4 | The Day I Lost Purpose: A Reflection on Losing Direction and Redefining Purpose, Especially as Mothers!

EPISODE 4 "THE DAY I LOST PURPOSE!"Join Nancy and Nesreen on their quest for self-discovery, where they openly discuss moments of feeling lost and purposeless. In the fourth episode of season one, titled "Reflections," they uncove...

May 15, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:00:12

S1E3 | The Days I Start Over: A Reflection on Navigating Change and Adapting to Life’s Transitions!

EPISODE 3 - THE DAYS I START OVER!Join Nancy and Nesreen as they navigate the path of acknowledging and embracing change. Even welcoming it with open arm sometimes. They share their personal stories of new beginnings, struggles, a...

May 08, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 1:04:35

S1E2 | The Day I Stayed Home: A Reflection on Motherhood and the Pressures of Societal Stereotypes for Working and Stay-at-Home Moms!

EPISODE 2 "THE DAY I STAYED HOME!"Join Nancy and Nesreen on their amazing journey through motherhood, sharing the ups and downs they faced along the way. Get a glimpse into the moment they realized they were stay-at-home moms. ...

May 01, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 1:02:56

Meet Nancy and Nesreen

Meet your hosts Nancy and Nesreen as they introduce themselves and the podcast to you. They will share some fun facts about themselves and will talk about the format of podcast episodes. In this introductory episode Nancy and Nesreen will ...

April 29, 2024 • 23:40

S1E1 | The Day I Said Yes: A Reflection on Life-Altering Decisions in Love and Choosing the Right Partner!

EPISODE 1: "THE DAY I SAID YES!"Join Nancy and Nesreen as they recount the pivotal moment they said yes in the inaugural episode of their first season, "Reflections." They unravel a significant chapter in their lives, reflecting ...

April 24, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 49:46

Trailer | Shay w Ahwa: The Sips of Sanity Podcast!

Welcome to "Shay w Ahwa: The Sips of Sanity Podcast,"A bilingual podcast in Arabic and English for Arab women.Join Nancy and Nesreen, two moms and friends embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growt...

April 21, 2024 • Season 1 • 1:44