TRUTH TALK: With The Real American Afghan

Oct 28 2020 34 mins

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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

Oct 28 2020 28 mins

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.

#9 Afghans Assimilating To Western Culture

Oct 21 2020 39 mins

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.

#8 An Afghan Girl’s Coming Out Story

Oct 14 2020 39 mins

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

#7 I Almost Cancelled This Podcast

Oct 07 2020 25 mins

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!

#6: Afghan Guilt

Jul 22 2019 24 mins

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.

#5: Dating

Jul 15 2019 30 mins

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.

#4: Dreams & Goals: The Importance of Finding Your Path

Jul 08 2019 38 mins

Should you pursue the traditional path your family suggests for you or do you forge your own path? All that and more!

#3: Duality: Living The Lie of Two Lives

Jul 01 2019 18 mins

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.

#2 Divorce

Jun 24 2019 54 mins

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

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

Jun 17 2019 43 mins

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.