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Third Culture Therapy
by Layla Maghribi
A podcast exploring how social identity and cultural heritage impact mental and emotional health. Through conversations with people from different backgrounds and professions, Third Culture Therapy's host Layla Maghribi delves into the layers of social, cultural, religious and political factors that add complexity to caring for our inner well-being. Listen to interviews with third culture artists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, healers, therapists and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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How can story-telling help a grieving country? Armenia, diaspora and collective trauma
In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Nyree Abrahamian, a writer, producer, and educator whose work centres storytelling as a tool for identity, belonging, and collective healing. As a Canadian-born Armenian living in Armenia, Nyree reflects on the paradoxes of diaspora,...
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Is music the best therapy? How the SPOKE app cuts through the mental health noise
In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Ariana Alexander Sefre, a British-Iranian activist and entrepreneur, and the founder of Spoke – an innovative app using music as a tool for mental health and emotional regulation. Together, they explore the cultural and systemic gaps in...
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Arab psychedelics? The society dedicated to culturally-informed doses of healing.
In this episode, Layla speaks with Nat Rustom, a Lebanese clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Arab Psychedelic Society. Together, they explore psychedelic-assisted therapy through an Arab and culturally rooted lens. From the role of indigenous practices through community-based healing to...
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What is Black British identity today? Navigating belonging and representation with writer Yomi Adegoke
In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with award-winning journalist, author, and cultural commentator Yomi Adegoke about the intersections of culture, identity, and mental wellbeing. Drawing on her experiences growing up Nigerian-British, Yomi reflects on representation, online...
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What's the harm in a fetish? On sexualised stereotypes from ex-model and author Kaila Yu
Exploring Asian Fetishisation and Self-Discovery with Kaila YuIn this episode, Layla Maghribi speaks with Kaila Yu, a Taiwanese American writer, model, and singer, about her memoir Fetishised: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. Together, they unpack the fetishisation of East…
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Season 4 Trailer
Third Culture Therapy is back on the 28th of January with a slate of riveting new episodes! From entrepreneurs to healers, entertainers to storytellers, tune in to hear our exceptional guests share their personal and professional insight on how culture shapes mental and emotional wellbeing. Out...
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Stories of return: identity & displacement with TCT pod's Layla Maghribi
This podcast episode is published in collaboration with Hadar's Web and Third Culture Therapy. In this episode of Hadar's Web, host of Third Culture Therapy Layla Maghribi shares personal stories of ancestral pilgrimage to Libya and Syria. She traces her family history of activism against...
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What stories do our bodies carry? Healing wounds of displacement through somatics work with Nisrine Maktabi
Nisrine Maktabi is a Lebanese Canadian psychotherapist, trauma-informed coach, and founder of Rooted and Resilient, a program supporting multicultural individuals in reclaiming belonging and inner peace. In this intimate conversation, Nisrine joins Third Culture Therapy podcast to explore the...
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Is wellness only for the privileged? Reclaiming space with Heal Magazine’s Selma
In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Selma, the Moroccan-Dutch creator of Heal Magazine, a wellness platform created to centre diverse voices and increase representation in conversations around mental health. They explore how mainstream wellness often misses the mark, what…
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How does Islamophobia shape our mental health? Finding strength in collective grief
How does Islamophobia shape our mental health? In this powerful conversation, we explore the deep psychological toll of racism, internalised Islamophobia, and the struggle for belonging. Our guest, Shaista Aziz, a British-Pakistani writer, politician, stand-up comedian, and fearless advocate,...
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Are you parenting or just repeating patterns? Breaking cycles in a Third Culture World
How does generational trauma shape parenting? How can cultural values evolve while maintaining their core essence? In this episode, Third Culture Therapy host Layla Maghribi sits down with parenting coaches Sarah Raslan and Karen Abou Joude of The Wise Parent consultancy and popular Instagram…
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Who gets to tell your story? Healing through art & representation - with Tara Kangarlou
Who gets to tell your story—and what happens when others tell it for you? In this episode of Third Culture Therapy, I sit down with journalist, humanitarian, and founder of mental health organisation Art of Hope, Tara Kangarlou, to unpack the emotional toll of constantly explaining, justifying…
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What does culture have to do with mental health? Diving into Third Culture Therapy with host Layla Maghribi
How does where we come from impact our mental wellbeing? And why did Layla Maghribi decide to create a podcast about it? We're turning the tables in this insightful episode, as Ned Sedgwick sits down with Layla Maghribi, the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Third Culture Therapy. Layla...
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How do I find the right therapist? Demystifying mental health with psychologist & tech CEO Nicole
What makes the search for mental health support so challenging? And can technology help make it easier? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nicole Nasr, a psychologist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Journey Starts Here, a platform transforming how clients and therapists connect. Growing up in...
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Where do I fit in? Learning to be ‘Both Not Half’ with author and Peaky Blinders actor Jassa Ahluwalia
How can you belong if you’re only ever considered “half” of something? How can we redefine identity on our own terms? In this episode, we’re joined by actor, filmmaker, and writer Jassa Ahluwalia. Jassa’s debut book Both Not Half is both a celebration but also a reclamation of the mixed heritage...
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How can activists avoid burn-out? Staying committed with self-care, with Mustafa Jayyousi
How can we take care of our mental health while sustaining activism? How can we find strength in our struggles? In this episode, we sit down with Palestinian psychotherapist and activist Mustafa Jayyousi, who specialises in trauma therapy for those facing systemic oppression and mental health…
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Am I on the right path? Cultivating your intuition - with breathwork coach Isik Tlabar
What does it take to truly understand yourself? And how can you unlock your full potential in life? In this episode, I sit down with Isik Tlabar, a life coach and spiritual guide who splits her time between Istanbul and London. Isik helps people connect with their inner power through breathwork…
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How does trauma affect children? Tracing genocide’s invisible wounds - With Dr Alexandra Chen
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains several mentions of extreme violence and self-harm, particularly involving children. While difficult to talk about and listen to, we felt it right to include these moments to illustrate the severity of the situation and the vital importance of Alexandra’s...
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Can love really conquer all? Understanding conflict through compassion – with "romance anthropologist" Anna Lekas Miller
How do you stay hopeful when times are hard? And can love truly survive, and even thrive, in the face of adversity? In the first episode of Season 2, we hear from award-winning journalist and writer Anna Lekas Miller, who specialises in conflict and migration. Despite covering distressing events...
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Season 3 trailer
Third Culture Therapy host Layla Maghribi announces the return of another season of the podcast with an amazing new line-up of guests! From the impact of hostile foreign policies on love and relationships to the role of art, poetry & literature in healing, Layla goes deep on topics that are both...
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How can I get on better with my parents? Working and healing alongside a famous Dad - with Daniel Maté
How do a father and son maintain a strong relationship while working together on healing others? Can professional collaboration strain personal family ties? Daniel Mate, musician, author, mental chiropractor, and Palestine advocate, joins us to explore these questions. Co-author of The Myth of...
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What does it mean to be an Arab Jew? A mystic’s quest to experience God – with Hadar Cohen
How can embracing both Arab and Jewish identities offer a new vision for healing in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? What does it mean to love Judaism but reject Zionism? Hadar Cohen, an Arab Jewish scholar, mystic, and artist, joins us to explore these complex questions. Founder of malchut, a...
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Is there a right way to mourn? Gaza, Gaddafi and grief – with Hana El-Rais
How can we navigate personal loss while holding space for collective grief during times of crisis? What does it mean to find healing through the mind, body, and spirit after deep personal and communal trauma? Hana Elrais, a British-Libyan creative, grief counsellor, and end-of-life carer, joins…
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Can you really escape female stereotypes? Selfies, shame, and the shackles of womanhood – with author Alya Mooro
What does it mean to live outside the stereotypes, and how can we free ourselves from shame? How do we stop caring about others' judgments and start living for ourselves? Alya Mooro, Egyptian-born and London-raised writer and best-selling author of The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern...
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How should I deal with survivor’s guilt? Self-love and not ‘intellectualising’ genocide - with Tasha Matar
How can we practice self-compassion and set boundaries while facing collective grief during a genocide? What does it mean to decolonize therapy, and how can it help communities struggling with generational trauma? This week, we’re joined by Palestinian-Polish therapist Tasha Matar, who…
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Should we keep watching footage from Gaza? Managing trauma with Dr Omar Abdel-Mannan
How can healthcare workers cope with the emotional toll of witnessing a humanitarian crisis, and what can be done to protect them in conflict zones? What are the mental health impacts of being an outspoken advocate for Palestinians in politically hostile environments? In this episode of Third...
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Damascus Dispatch: Layla visits Syria and shares some realities about the war-torn place and how to manage the post-visit pains in diaspora
In this episode, I share some of my reflections on my recent trip to Damascus, the place my mother was born and raised in, the place I spent all my childhood summers, the place I have some of my most loving and joyful memories and the place that is at the heart of one of the worst wars of the…
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How can technology improve our mental health? Virtual reality and venture capitalism – with Amir Bozorgzadeh
How does growing up between cultures shape one’s perspective on business, technology, and mental well-being? In this episode of Third Culture Therapy, we’re joined by Amir Bozorgzadeh, co-founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a startup combining neuroscience with virtual reality to address cognitive...
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What does it mean to belong? Dubai, disintegration and finding your power – with therapist Reema Baniabbasi
How do we find our sense of belonging after years away from home? What happens when the place we return to no longer feels familiar? Dubai-born Reema Baniabbasi is a USA-trained counselling psychologist who faced these exact questions when she returned to her hometown after a decade in the United...
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How do I overcome trauma? Inner peace, politics, and escaping the Taliban – with Hazara-Brit Roh Yakobi
What hurdles do survivors face when trying to heal from their past? How does leaving your home country shape your journey toward finding peace and purpose? In this episode, we speak to Hazara-Brit Roh Yakobi, a UK-based activist and journalist who escaped Afghanistan as a child after being…
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Reflections on the conversation with Karina
Host Layla Maghribi shares her thoughts on Karina's conversation about what it means to be Russian and reflects on her own assumptions and hang-ups about Russia. Layla also reflects on the emotional and mental burden of being associated with your country's politics and leaders, particularly when...
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Am I 'the enemy'? Communism, capitalism and the trauma Olympics – with Karina Carter
How does childhood in one country shape adulthood in another - particularly when the values and cultures of those countries seem in total opposition? Karina Carter was born and raised amongst the wreckage of a fallen Soviet Union, before moving to the Netherlands as a teen. Raised by a single...
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Reflections on the conversation with Bhanu
Host Layla Maghribi shares her musings on the episode with a round-up what Bhanu shared about growing up between cultures and not completely fitting in either 'back home' or in one's adopted home. Layla also questions what societal 'norms' really are and where they come from with a look at how…
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Why do I feel like an outsider? Sexuality, yoga and what it means to be ‘Indian enough’ – with Bhanu Bhatnagar
How does growing up in different cultures shape your sense of belonging? What happens when you feel caught between identities in both your home and adopted countries? In this episode, Bhanu Bhatnagar, a true Third Culture Kid, shares his unique journey. Born in Sweden to Indian parents and raised...
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#05a Reflections on the conversation with Shaman Louisa
Host Layla Maghribi recaps some of what Louisa said in her episode and shares her own personal journey with Ayahuasca and what she experienced and discovered along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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(Part 2) Can plant medicine help? Addiction, ayahuasca, and becoming a shaman – with Louisa
**PART TWO** How does the journey from trauma to healing shape one’s identity? What role can ancient practices play in modern mental health recovery? In this two-part episode, we meet Louisa, an Iraqi Ayahuasca shaman and healer who trained in the Amazon jungle of Peru. After fleeing Baghdad…
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(Part 1) Can plant medicine help? Addiction, ayahuasca, and becoming a shaman – with Louisa
**PART ONE** How does the journey from trauma to healing shape one’s identity? What role can ancient practices play in modern mental health recovery? In this two-part episode, we meet Louisa, an Iraqi Ayahuasca shaman and healer who trained in the Amazon jungle of Peru. After fleeing Baghdad…
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Reflections on the conversation with Jihad
Host Layla Maghribi reflects on Jihad's episode and shares her own story of grief after losing her father to cancer in her 20s and why it took her a long time to properly heal from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do I reconcile my sexuality with my culture? Grief, gayness and getting a dog – with Jihad
How does growing up between cultures shape our understanding of grief and healing? In what ways can personal trauma connect to broader societal challenges? In this episode, we chat with Jihad, a British-Lebanese multimedia producer who navigated life between Sierra Leone and the UK. He opens up...
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Reflections on the conversation with Tania Khojasteh
Host Layla Maghribi shares her thoughts on Tania's episodes and the parts of it that resonated with her personally, including the challenges of balancing different cultures and taking on adult duties as a child of immigrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How can I improve my emotional intelligence? Education, exile and the pillars of EQ – with Tania Khojasteh
How can emotional intelligence help us navigate the challenges of migration and identity? In this episode, we speak with Tania Khojasteh, a UK-based Iranian-Canadian entrepreneur, educator, and emotional intelligence expert. Tania is the founder of Uber Tutors and Fearless Knowledge, and hosts a...
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Reflections on the conversation with Omar Lababedi
Host Layla Maghribi shares some of her reflections on what Omar Lababedi said about managing the inner critic, the importance of men's work and man-to-man connections and how Layla has used some religious practices to help ease her own anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Why can’t men open up? Masculinity, mental health, and battling the inner critic – with Omar Lababedi
How can we build stronger connections with one another? What drives the need for deeper emotional bonds, and how can this lead to greater well-being? In this episode, we chat with Omar Lababedi, a British Syrian entrepreneur and men’s work coach who grew up in France, Syria, Lebanon, and Nigeria....
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Reflections on the conversation with Layla Al Ammar
I share some of the thoughts and feelings that came up for me after my conversation with Layla Al Ammar, in particular how being connected to a region that is in constant socio-political turmoil impacts personally and why reading and writing go some way in easing the pain. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Can writing help my wellbeing? Trauma, memory and the Arab psychic wound – with Layla Al Ammar
How does literature help us understand trauma and recovery in Arab cultures? What insights can Arab women’s fiction offer about the connection between personal and collective trauma? In this episode, we sit down with Layla Al Ammar, a writer and academic from Kuwait. With a master’s in Creative...
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Introduction to Third Culture Therapy
Here's the what, who and why of this podcast! Podcast cover art created by Rami Kanso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Third Culture Therapy trailer
Welcome to Third Culture Therapy with Layla Maghribi, a podcast that looks at the unique ways our cultural heritage impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Mental ill-health is a big concern across all societies and the topic is thankfully gaining more prominence in the media and within…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast exploring how social identity and cultural heritage impact mental and emotional health. Through conversations with people from different backgrounds and professions, Third Culture Therapy's host Layla Maghribi delves into the layers of social, cultural, religious and political factors that add complexity to caring for our inner well-being. Listen to interviews with third culture artists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, healers, therapists and more.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Layla Maghribi
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