Unfiltered: Afghan, not Dewana
by Medina Michelle
August 22, 2023 7:00 am
“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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Recent Episodes
S2E6: Psychotherapy, Building self esteem, Generational trauma, Disconnection, & Anxiety w/ Husna Safi
8 months agoS2E5: Afghan Women Strong, Importance of education/awareness, Afghan women's rights, & Mental health/humanitarianism w/ Tarana Rahimi
9 months agoS2E4: Afghan American Conference and Me!
9 months agoS2E3: Ariana Magazine, Career in Journalism, Cultural Representation, & Amplifying Afghan Voices w/ Ariana Abawe
1 year agoS2E2: Understanding anxiety, Survivor's guilt/trauma, & Mental health stigma w/ Dr. Nafisa Sekandari
1 year agoS2E1: Podcast life, Afghan friends, people pleasing & vulnerability w/ Sarah Safi
1 year agoS1 Finale, Recap, & Gratitude
1 year agoEp10: 2022 Reflection w/ 2 Very Special Guests!
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