Feminist Philosophy Podcast

Coffee is more than a drink, it’s culture, ritual, and connection. In this finale, host Hajar Al Khouzaii sits down with Heliopolis Social Café’s Bishoy Beshara to explore what coffee means across traditions and how one cup can tell a thousand stories.

In this special short episode, released during the month of Safar, we dedicate our reflection to Lady Zainab bint Ali, a powerful figure in Islamic history whose courage and eloquence challenged the oppressive norms of her time.Daughter of Imam Ali and Lady Fatima, and granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, Lady Zainab stood as a beacon of strength, dignity, and resistance during one of the darkest chapters in Islamic history: the aftermath of the Battle of Karbala. While women were expected to remain silent, Zainab spoke, delivering bold speeches that confronted tyrants and preserved the truth of her brother Imam Hussain's stand against injustice.This episode honors Lady Zainab not only as a historical figure but as an enduring symbol of feminist resistance, resilience, and the power of women's voices in the face of systemic oppression.🎙️ Listen and reflect on the legacy of a woman who refused to be silenced.

Why is menstruation still a taboo subject — even among women?In this unfiltered episode, host Hajar Al Khouzaii sits down with Nadia Ramadan, an Egyptian single mother born and raised in Calgary. With a background in psychology and her current work counseling refugee children, Nadia brings a grounded and deeply human perspective to the conversation.Together, they explore how culture, shame, and silence have shaped the way we talk about, or avoid talking about, our periods. From Arab households to Canadian classrooms, this episode peels back the layers of discomfort and asks: what happens when we finally speak openly?

In this powerful conversation, host Hajar Al Khouzaii sits down with Dr. Amanda Williams to unpack the modern myth of “having it all.” What does balance truly mean for women from different cultural and social backgrounds? And who defines the ideal woman anyway? Tune in for a cross-cultural exploration of ambition, identity, and womanhood.

One year after calling it quits, Hajar and her ex-husband sit down to talk divorce—Arab style. From family drama to gender double standards, they share how they’re rewriting the script with honesty, respect, and a lot less toxicity. Yes, it’s possible.بعد عام من الانفصال، تجلس هاجر وزوجها السابق ليتحدثا عن الطلاق — على الطريقة الشرقية. من دراما العائلة إلى المعايير المزدوجة بين الجنسين، يشاركان كيف يعيدان كتابة السيناريو بصدق واحترام وقليل من السمية. نعم، هذا ممكن.