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TRUTH TALK: With The Real American Afghan

Arzo Yusuf•podcasts.apple.com
Society & Culture
This is a podcast about life in America as an American-Afghan. I openly talk about my own life, topics related to the dual culture, American lifestyle, Afghan family life, taboo topics that Afghans don’t discuss but need to start, interviews with notable Afghans doing great things and much more. Please subscribe and leave a comment on Apple a Podcast, it would mean the world to me! Is there a topic you think is important? Let me know! Stay in touch with me and follow me on Instagram: @realamericanafghan
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#10 Interview with Afghan Female Lawyer, Spojmie Nasiri

She’s a refugee from Afghanistan that grew up in America while balancing her Afghan heritage and blossoming in the American culture. Her success story is inspiring, commitment to civic duty admirable and advice for other young Afghans is important to hear. This enjoyable interview is one to share with the family.

Oct 29, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10

#9 Afghans Assimilating To Western Culture

Assimilation is a tough one for Afghans. So many think that if they assimilate it means they are giving up their heritage. That’s not the case at all. Italian Americans, Irish Americans, Japanese Americans etc. celebrate their culture while maintaining their American pride. We can be 2 things at once and have the best of both worlds! This episode talks about this topic at length.

Oct 21, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9

#8 An Afghan Girl’s Coming Out Story

Twin sisters, Zahra and Fatima Aziz share their personal story and feelings about Zahra’s courageous coming out journey of facing her loved ones with the reality that she’s a lesbian and how it affected Fatima and their family. To connect with Zarah Jan her email is: zahra1flower@gmail and her IG: zahra1flower

Oct 14, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8

#7 I Almost Cancelled This Podcast

Glad to be back! Glad I didn’t cancel this podcast! I talk about why I took an extended break and why I almost gave up on the Afghan community, again. I also talk a little about life in the last 6 months: the global pandemic, protests, riots, stress, how we are going to get through this crazy time!

Oct 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#6: Afghan Guilt

This episode covers how, culturally, Afghans have a constant sense of guilt and how this guilt is unhealthy, limiting and keeping you away from your full potential.

Jul 22, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5: Dating

This episode addresses being Afghan and dating in America, how our families handle that, how they should, having more than one bf/gf and virginity. I go out on a limb in this episode and openly share of my own personal experiences in an effort to help others feel more comfortable.

Jul 15, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

#3: Duality: Living The Lie of Two Lives

The strong Afghan traditions, unfortunately have created an environment of duality and an intolerance for individuals to live their truth and be their true selves. This episode addresses that problem and how to reconcile the issue.

Jul 01, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#2 Divorce

This episode discusses the experience of divorce from the children’s perspective, communication and marriage.

Jun 24, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#1: Introduction: Get To Know Arzo and what this podcast is about

This episode covers a lot of what American-Afghans go through. I share through my own personal stories as well as include interviews with other Afghans. It’s time we start talking about things we typically sweep under the rug. This episode will give you a taste of what to expect this season.

Jun 17, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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