Best Beatriz Nour Podcasts (2025)

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how do you keep your culture alive when forced to start anew? — with Sarah 51:40

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Send us a text How do you keep your culture alive, when you’ve had to flee and create a whole new life in a country you never chose yourself? Sarah Baharaki was born in Badakhshan Province and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan. But rather suddenly, the year she graduated from high school, the situation in her country took a radical turn. In just a few d…

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is cultural 'enoughness' a myth? – with Lazou 57:19

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Send us a text Is cultural 'enoughness' a myth? In this episode, I sit down with Lazou, a Sino-Mauritian-Canadian-American creative, podcasting colleague and friend who also explores questions of belonging. Lazou shares her unique perspective in understanding layered identities while sharing her own diverse cultural identity. Together we discuss: s…

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reflections on: belonging vs belongings? 23:37

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Send us a text Belonging vs Belongings: It has always bothered me how similar these two words are, set apart only by an ‘S’. Yet somehow they hold completely different meanings. In this minisode, I’m exploring the relationship between our sense of belonging and our physical belongings. The idea for this episode came about after I recently lost a ph…

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is home a person, a place, or a feeling? — with Mona 54:22

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Send us a text Is home a person, a place, or a feeling? On this episode of the inbetweenish I speak with Mona Hassan who shares her unique experiences growing up at the intersection of Austrian, South Korean, and Egyptian cultures. Mona takes us through her multicultural upbringing and emphasizes the importance of family acceptance in fostering a s…

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can you find where you belong halfway across the world? — with Shreya 55:43

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Send us a text Can you find where you belong halfway across the world? In this episode, Shreya Sharma shares her unique experience growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and moving to various countries in the Gulf region before becoming a naturalized Canadian citizen, where she found her chosen place of belonging. She discusses the impact of colon…

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how has your gender impacted your sense of belonging? — with Malik 58:58

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Send us a text How has your gender impacted your sense of belonging? — with Malik On this episode of the inbetweenish, we focus on an inbetweenish aspect that has seldom come up in previous episodes: gender identity. Malik is a bicultural transgender man who spent his formative years between America and Egypt. With Malik we cover his first identity…

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how do you connect with your different cultures? — with Fiona 56:58

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Send us a text How do you connect with your different cultures? In this episode, I’m speaking with Fiona Livingstone, who balances her Dutch-Scottish heritage with her English upbringing. Fiona candidly shares her journey of navigating her cultural identity and the challenges she experienced along the way. She opens up about her childhood home, her…

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can we talk about taboos? — with Amuna pt. 2 1:01:12

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Send us a text Can we talk about taboos? In this second episode with Amuna Wagner we explore taboos and the importance of processing them and addressing them. She also shares her views on the nuance and difference between religion and faith. This is particularly interesting to listen to given her life experience with a family that touches the three…

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how has your family's past influenced your identity? — with Amuna pt.1 50:46

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Send us a text How has your family's past influenced your identity? In this first episode, Amuna Wagner reflects on her crisis of purpose and wonders out loud if she has a responsibility towards her identity. She walks us down her family history from her grandparents to her parents, from the Holocaust, to escapes, to refugee camps, and eventually t…

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what if you don’t fit the stereotype? — with Sadia 51:54

1y ago51:54

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Send us a text What if you don’t fit the stereotype? In this episode, Sadia Azmat, a published author, podcast host and a stand-up comedian, brings a unique perspective to the discussion on cultural identity. Sadia is born in Britain to Indian parents and she is also a practicing Muslim, however, she does not quite fit the perception people tend to…

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on Palestine pt.3 — a way forward 54:34

1+ y ago54:34

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Send us a text Part 3 of the ‘on Palestine’ series: Have you ever asked a Palestinian how they see a way forward? Or what is different about this generation of Palestinians? In this episode we dive into all that through the voices of our three Palestinian guests: Zeena, Faissal, and Nour. On Palestine is a three-part-series on the inbetweenish pod …

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on Palestine pt.2 — struggle for liberation 59:03

1+ y ago59:03

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Send us a text Part 2 of the ‘on Palestine’ series: The Palestinian struggle for liberation is portrayed widely differently depending on who you ask, but have you ever asked Palestinians how they see and understand their own struggle for liberation? On Palestine is a three-part-series on the inbetweenish pod that focuses on the Palestinian identity…

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on Palestine pt.1 — identity and culture 50:12

1+ y ago50:12

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Send us a text Part 1 of the ‘on Palestine’ series: In your lifetime and exposure, how have you understood Palestinian culture and it’s people? On Palestine is a three-part series on the inbetweenish pod that focuses on the Palestinian identity, the struggle for liberation, and a way forward. Palestinians have often been misrepresented by the media…

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reflections on: how does your identity change over time? 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

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Send us a text In this season's first minisode, we’re getting personal as I’m sharing a valuable lesson from Vovó (grandma in portuguese). Navigating a complex and ever-evolving identity can be confusing, to say the least, but today we breakdown why it’s normal. Confusion about your identity is a common human experience. We dive into how many ident…

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trailer season 2: roots, home, belonging—can we have it all? 1:27

1+ y ago1:27

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Send us a text The inbetweenish is back for Season 2: First episode launches Tuesday, October 3rd. Get ready to embark on a captivating journey exploring the fundamental concepts of roots, home, and belonging all while embracing the beauty of being different. This season we travel through the bridges we’ve built across cultures — understanding the …

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🌐 we are not alone 13:23

2y ago13:23

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Send us a text We're wrapping up an incredible season of inbetweenish pod! From vulnerability to raw reflections, these stories of belonging have been quite the journey. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the season, sharing highlights, learnings, and even some embarrassing bloopers. Oh and guess what? Season 2 is on its way! So, stay…

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🕊️ bonus: let’s talk about refugees — with Baharak 58:45

2y ago58:45

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Send us a text Refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, migrant, immigration—the news is abuzz with some of these terms. But do you truly grasp the differences between them? Join Baharak Bashmani and me as we fearlessly delve into this complex topic, breaking it down into simple terms. With Baharak's unique perspective as a former refug…

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💭 reflections on: what happens when you belong to different cultures 24:12

2+ y ago24:12

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Send us a text What happens when you're inbetweenish? It's both a curse and a blessing as there are many internal and external battles that you face when you have multiple belongings. In this episode we try to unpack some of the common experiences— the good and the bad that comes with being inbetweenish. PS. Bob the cat makes an appearance 🐈 💭 refl…

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🎹 SideTalk 2: changing worlds with Axel 9:18

2+ y ago9:18

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Send us a text How do you understand time? Is it linear? Do things progress with time? Or do they regress? Axel’s Two-Part Interview Episode 6, Season 1: 🎹 it is not with bones and skin, it’s all with feeling — with Axel [Part I] Episode 7, Season 1: 🎹 a man is synonymous with describing a soldier — with Axel [Part 2] More about: Axel Kacoutié Webs…

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💭 reflections on: what is culture 18:53

2+ y ago18:53

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Send us a text We talk a lot about culture around here, so I thought it was about time we actually break it down — what is culture? On some level, we all know what it is, but it helps to understand the nuances of the word and for this explanation I’m going with the iceberg analogy to illustrate the visible and invisible layers of culture. Newslette…

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🌳 notions of home — with Baharak 59:04

2+ y ago59:04

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Send us a text Have you ever asked yourself what ‘home’ means to you? And did you ever stop to wonder how the words we use matter? From a young age, Baharak Bashmani, has had to navigate many worlds, each time moving for different reasons: from fleeing her 'home' country, to being resettled by the UNHCR, and later moving by choice. Every move comes…

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🌶️ SideTalk 1: faith, rituals, and grieving with Aakshi 11:24

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Send us a text Have you ever stopped to wonder what rituals you practice from your inherited faith? Are they religious rituals? Or are they cultural rituals? Episode 9, Season 1 with Aakshi Singha 🌶️ the diversity that brings us together — with Aakshi More about: Aakshi Singha Instagram | Twitter - In these 'SideTalk' episodes of the in-betweenish …

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🌶️ the diversity that brings us together — with Aakshi 1:05:17

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Send us a text What is the strongest tie you have to your home country? How does your schooling inform your own identity? On this episode, I chat with Aakshi Sinha about her upbringing, growing up all over India, and then going away for college at Minerva University. Aakshi bravely shares stories from her boarding school days, from complicated hier…

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💭 reflections on: Third Culture Kids and Cross-Cultural Kids explained 22:09

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Send us a text In this minisode we’re going back to the origin story of in-betweenish, explaining why and how it came to be. It all started with a few simple questions about a decade ago: Where is home? What is a home? This lead me on a journey to discover the term Third Culture Kid (TCK). Researchers John and Ruth Useem, an American sociologist an…

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💭 reflections on: identity crisis 10:08

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Send us a text Identity Crisis is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit nowadays. In this minisode, I attempt to understand, from a psychological perspective, what an identity crisis really is. In doing so, we also explore what identity is comprised of: experiences, relationships, beliefs, values and memories. Information shared in this miniso…

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🍋 we never really discussed it — with Nora 59:03

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Send us a text Have you ever tried to fit in so badly you changed your appearance? Were you aware of the subconscious reasons that may have lead to this decision? Nora S. is a close friend and in this episode we dive deep into her roots and unveil a story of layered identity crisis. At a young age, Nora was adopted, then she spent her life growing …

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💭 reflections on: old friends 4:16

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Send us a text Old friends are often times a gateway to our past selves. Who we were as teenagers is not gone but only built upon. Today, I encourage you to reach out to an old friend from your teenage years, even if you’re no longer very close. They still know a past version of yourself that may be buried under layers of adulthood. PS. If you do r…

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🎹 a man is synonymous with describing a soldier — with Axel [Part II] 38:47

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Send us a text What are the known unknowns in your life? How about the unknown unknowns? It’s a scary thought isn’t it? All the things we have internalized and deeply ingrained in us from childhood, from our families, from society, from culture. And we often go through life completely unaware of what is inherently our own and what was inherited, pa…

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🎹 it is not with bones and skin, it’s all with feeling — with Axel [Part I] 50:00

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Send us a text Who are you to yourself, when no one is around? Axel Kacoutié is not afraid to explore uncomfortable territory. We tread, not so lightly, on topics around their cultural identity, from Ivorian roots to British citizenship. We also explore questions around Axel’s racial identity, and how the Berlin Conference from 1884, where Africa w…

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✌🏽 the checklist we grew up with — with Nora G. [Part II] 37:35

3+ y ago37:35

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Send us a text Growing up did you feel like you had to adhere to a certain checklist; be it your parent's, society's, or your religion's checklist? This is part II of a two-part episode with my high school friend Nora Gharib. She is a full-time architect, interior designer, and content creator who just moved from the East Coast to the West Coast! T…

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✌🏽 no but where are you really from? — with Nora G. [Part I] 46:06

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Send us a text Do you hate being asked “no, but where are you really from?” This is the first of a two-part episode with my high school friend Nora Gharib. Nora is a full-time architect, interior designer, and content creator! This week we chat about how her parents met in NYC, despite coming from two entirely different countries; we also chat abou…

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🍄 being an "other" in a white majority — with Khairat 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

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Send us a text Have you ever felt "othered"? On this episode, I speak with my old friend Mohamed Khairat, a lawyer, journalist and founder of Egyptian Streets. We discuss his upbringing growing up between Australia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and the Netherlands. As we navigate his experiences in the different countries, we touch upon discrimination, b…

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🍃 but you're fun even though you're foreign — with Hedvig 55:29

3+ y ago55:29

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Send us a text Do you remember the first time you were called a foreigner? On this episode I speak with Hedvig Sandbu, a language and learning coach, as she reflects on her upbringing between two countries, her sense of belonging compared to others around her, and her passion for languages. We speak about growing up in a bubble, attending internati…

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🐘 identity crisis: who am I? — about your host 30:46

3+ y ago30:46

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Send us a text A little different than the rest, this episode is where I introduce myself and reveal a little bit about me by answering three questions: Who am I? Why am I here? And why is it important to talk about identity? I dive into some of the different elements that make up my own ish, from cultural, to lingual, to religious, and reveal the …

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🐣 trailer: where do i belong? where is home? 1:50

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Send us a text If you’re curious, confused, or up for candid conversation, grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and tune in as we dive deep into topics around home and belonging. Every week, Beatriz Nour invites you into a conversation about navigating different worlds. We will share personal stories about growing up in numerous countries, amongst differe…