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In this insightful episode, Dr. Slava is joined by her co-hosts, JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab, for a candid discussion on how traditional Arab gender role expectations shaped the mindsets of their parents—and how those beliefs, in turn, influenced their own immigrant journeys.

Together, they reflect on questions such as:

• How did these cultural expectations impact their sense of identity and belonging?
• In what ways did these inherited mindsets either help or hinder their integration into Western society?
• What shifts in thinking were necessary to create empowered paths forward in their new environments?

With personal stories and deep cultural insights, this episode offers an authentic look at the intersection of heritage, gender, and mindset—revealing both the challenges and the resilience within immigrant experiences.

If you’re passionate about culture, mindset, personal growth, or the immigrant journey—this episode is for you.

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"My name is Nada Abukishk, and this is my story…"

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with Palestinian Jordanian American epidemiologist Nada Abukishk, a global health scholar with a remarkable story of resilience, intellect, and global impact.

Nada reflects on her earliest memories as a child growing up in a refugee camp in the 1980s, and the defining moment when she realized she wanted her life to be about creating change. Through courage, education, and grit, she went on to earn degrees from the University of Jordan and Harvard Medical School, and has worked for over a decade in global public health, including 10 years with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), where she served over 5.6 million Palestinian refugees.

Now an epidemiologist with the CDC Foundation in Boston, Nada shares her insights on leadership in humanitarian contexts, the hidden costs of compassion, and what it means to represent Palestinian excellence on global stages.

Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of:

• The mindset of humanitarian leadership
• How identity can inform purpose
• What it means to leave a legacy beyond borders

🔗 Explore Nada’s Work & Research:

• ResearchGate Profile (Peer-reviewed publications):
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nada-Abu-Kishk
• Harvard DASH Publication (Open-access research):
  https://dash.harvard.edu/entities/publication/d07ec0b8-74a3-4bc9-9652-ebab5bf25d7c

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What happens when your heart belongs to two worlds?

In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Dr. Slava peels back the emotional and cultural layers of what it really means to be an immigrant navigating life between your "home world" values and the expectations of a "new world" society. From gender roles and generational pressures to faith, family, and freedom—this episode speaks directly to the internal tug-of-war many immigrants silently endure.

Dr. Slava explores:

• 💔 The emotional cost of living between two cultures
• 🧠 The mindset shifts required to reconcile identity without losing authenticity
• 💬 How language, gender dynamics, and unspoken expectations shape immigrant relationships
• 💞 What it takes to build and sustain a strong relationship in a new world without abandoning your roots

Whether you’re an immigrant, a first-generation trailblazer, or simply someone navigating love and life across cultural lines—this episode is a must-listen.

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📸 Follow Slava: @slava_como for personal insights, stories, and inspiration.
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🦷 Smile with Us: @greenwooddentalpartners – bringing bright smiles to every face.

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