Unfiltered: Afghan, not Dewana
“Unfiltered: Afghan, not Dewana," is a podcast that focuses on raising mental health awareness in Afghan communities and societies. Often, when we tell other Afghans or even our parents that we are "depressed" or "sad”, the word “dewana” gets thrown back at us. Dewana translates to “crazy” in Dari and each episode will help you better understand that feeling sad and depressed does not mean we are crazy. My mission is twofold: breaking cultural barriers around mental health discussions, fostering better communication amongst Afghans, and amplifying Afghan voices worldwide. Each episode brings unique guests, encouraging open conversations and sharing stories to foster empathy and unity, as well as some solo episodes. Let's embrace vulnerability, shatter boundaries, and make a difference as the proud, resilient Afghans we are. Email me at medinamua18@gmail.com with topic ideas or questions. Together, we'll grow and heal. Together, my #notdewana family we will make our culture even more beautiful than it already is.
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Unfiltered: Afghan, not Dewana
Ep5: How Many Times Did I Say Reset?
With everything going on in our daily lives, it’s important to understand we need to sometimes take a step back and recalibrate to reduce stress. Before we feel too exhausted or drained, we should take the time and mentally reset ourselves. This gets us in a more fresh, positive mood. This episode focuses on some, not all, the mental health resets I do in order to gain some sanity back! I chose to do this episode because I took a 4 day trip alone to visit my best friend and it was one of the most refreshing things I have done in a while! This episode was important to record because often in our culture were deemed to be selfish if we do things to focus on ourselves instead of our families. It’s important to raise awareness in our culture, that sometimes it’s okay to take a break and RESET ourselves.
⬇️Questions or concerns?⬇️Feedback?
medinamua18@gmail.com
Want to listen to the After Maghrib podcast I mentioned? ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/aftermaghrib
1-800-273-8255 (Suicide prevention hotline)
Just need someone who will listen?
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