Send us a text What happens when you find the courage to stand up to arranged marriage expectations, but still find yourself searching for your soulmate at 33? In this heartfelt episode, we hear from a brave listener who shares her emotional journey of defying her parents' wishes for an early arranged marriage and navigating the anxiety of finding love while grappling with societal pressures. From Disney films to romcoms, the media plays a significant role in shaping our ideas about relationship...
Jul 10, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own skin, trying to navigate cultural identity and personal growth? Join us on a heartfelt journey through Abshiro's childhood memories - from her playful days in Ethiopia to her challenging experience of moving to America and adjusting to a completely new culture. As the conversation unfolds, we dive into the complexities of relationships and identity, including the influence of her older sister, who acted as both a rebel and protector. ...
Jul 03, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text As we continue to introduce our co-hosts, join us for an introspective conversation with our co-host Dahabe as we explore her captivating life journey. Ever wondered how someone with a background in akhlaq teaching - the Islamic study of manners, spends their weekends? Spoiler alert: it involves teaching at Madrasa and going for hikes. Come along as we reminisce about her earliest and happiest memories. Discover how moving from the city of Awaday to Kenya and then the US at the te...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Have you ever felt the weight of family expectations and struggled to find your authentic self? Join us as we sit down with our lovely co-host Bonni and dive into her inspiring journey from a small town in Adis to life in America. Bonni shares her unique childhood stories, including the dynamics between her parents, her early schooling, and the influence of her aunts who instilled in her a strong work ethic and vulnerability. As Bonni transitioned to America, she faced the challen...
Jun 19, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Welcome back to season two! What are we about as a podcast? What do we want people to take away from this season? We are focusing on all things relationships! Red flags, green flags, and what makes them work. In this episode, we renew our intentions and touch on what we hope to achieve. Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Jun 05, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text We are excited to kick-off this season with a pre-season episode! This Ramadan we want to put a spot-light on one of our favorite charities; The American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa (ARAHA). ARAHA's mission is to strive to alleviate the suffering from hunger, illiteracy, diseases, and poverty in the Horn of Africa, as well as being a beacon of support to the East African community in Minnesota. We sat down with the Director of ARAHA Mohamed Idris and had an insightful con...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr0
Send us a text How do you show up for others the way they would like you to show up for them? What does it mean to have empathy? In this episode we talk about how one can make space and be there for those that are struggling with mental health issues. We talk about what the symptoms of depression might look like and how they might present. Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Nov 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text How does mental health show up in a marriage? How can we be there for our spouse if they are going through mental health issues? Join the conversation @dc.overcoffee. Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Oct 31, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text What does a healthy friendship look like? In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a good friend and how sometimes your friends can negatively impact your mental health. We discuss how we show up as a good friend in our personal lives and we explore ways to maintain and cultivate healthy connections that could last a lifetime. Join the conversation on IG @dc_overcoffee Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation...
Oct 24, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text In this episode we discuss boundaries as it relates to family. Our family members are the hardest to say 'no' to but it is sometimes necessary for our mental wellbeing. Connect with us on IG @dc.overcoffee and share your thoughts with us! Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Oct 17, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text How do we de-stigmatize talking about mental health? Stigma is defined as "a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person." Although talking about mental health has become more common, people still associate negativity with those battling mental health. In this episode, we discuss many life pressures that can lead to mental health. We also discuss how to navigate them and cope with the stigma. Connect with us on IG @dc.overcoffee and share your th...
Oct 10, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Being alone is a state of being and Loneliness is a feeling. In this episode, we talk about what it means to be alone and how that shows up fro most people. Loneliness exasperates many mental health challenges and many people don’t have a coping mechanism for it. What do you do when you are feeling lonely? Connect with us on IG @dc.overcoffee and share your thoughts! Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Oct 03, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text We are always told to follow our passion but is passion enough? In this episode we talk about what the role of passion is in our careers. How does one follow their passion in the real world? What does passion mean? Does everyone have something they are passionate about? What do you think? Join the conversation on our social media! @dc.overcoffee Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Sep 26, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Have you ever been depressed? How would you know if you were depressed? Depression is a very common and serious medical illness. It negatively affects how you feel, think and act. In this episode, we just scratch the surface of what is depression. Join the conversation and follow Dc.overcoffee on IG https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text In this episode we talk about submissiveness in marriage and what that looks like. We discuss it in the context of an interview of Jasmin Brown by Shan Boody ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51p72b7NT4 ). Connect with us on IG @dc.overcoffee and share your thoughts with us! Is submissiveness the way to a happy marriage? Listen and find out. Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!...
Sep 12, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text Stay tuned for our podcast launch on September 12th 2022! Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!
Aug 24, 2022•3 min0
