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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.
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
26 episodes
S2E7 | What If I Navigate Chaos? The Week I Disengage From Drama: Understanding the Science Behind Gossip, Unspoken Rules in Women’s Circles, and the Burnout of Relational Expectations!
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 7 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONSThis week, they explore the chaos of social drama—especially within women’s friendships. From gossip to emotional burnout, they unpack what fuels drama, why it s...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:48:49
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S2E6 | What If I Make It Make Sense? The Week I Understand The Messy Middle: Discussing Midlife, Hormones & Perimenopause!
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 6 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: “INTENTIONS”In this episode, they dive into a sensitive yet often avoided topic: the messy middle. Many women face a chaotic midlife phase shaped by hormonal shifts, shift...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:07:52
S2E5 | What If I Pursue Vitality? The Week I Move Like My Ancestors: Tapping into Primal Movement, Functional Fitness & the Power of Muscle for Longevity!
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 5 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONSThis week, Nancy and Nesreen dive into a personal fitness challenge: 45 minutes of movement every day for one week. They share how it reshaped their views on exe...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:33:01
S2E4 | What If I I Listen to My Gut? The Week I Discover My Nutritional Blueprint: Exploring Bio-Individuality, the Microbiome & Nutrition Biohacks!
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 4 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONSIn this episode, they take on a week-long nutrition challenge—exploring how food and fasting affect their bodies, energy, and emotions. Along the way, they disco...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:44:17
S2E3 | What If I Embrace The Elements? The Week I Connect With Nature: Exploring Grounding, Mindful Breathing, Water & Sunlight as Daily Medicine!
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 3 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONSThis week, they reconnect with nature’s core elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Air—by spending a week grounding, sun-soaking, hydrating, and deep breathing. In a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:27:01
S2E2 | What If I Chase Dreams? The Week I Prioritize Sleep: Exploring Sleep Stages, Caffeine’s Impact & Why Sleep Is the Ultimate Foundation for Health!
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 2 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONSThis week, they explore the question: Why do we sleep? After committing to 8 hours of sleep each night for a week, they reflect on what they learned—about rest, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:31:40
S2E1 | What If I Change The Narrative? The Week I Set My Intentions: A New Year’s Day Reflection on the Power of Intention in Our Pivot Year!
WHAT IF I CHANGE THE NARRATIVE?The Week I Set My IntentionsJoin Nancy and Nesreen in the first episode of Season 2 of Shay w Ahwa, titled “INTENTIONS.” After the success of Season 1, they return with a new challenge: to live more ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:38
S2 Trailer | Intentions!
Season 2: INTENTIONSThis season, we’re aligning our intentions with our values and true selves. Each episode features a new challenge as we explore, “What if…?”—testing habits and ideas that claim to improve our lives.Join us for ...
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Season 2
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1:29
S1E16 | The Day I Got Out Of My Own Way: A Reflection on Self-Limiting Beliefs!
E16- The Day I Got Out Of My Own Way!In the final episode of season one, Nancy and Nesreen dive into their deep-seated self-limiting beliefs and the transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth that led them to uncover a...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:17:03
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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49:46