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G'day Habibti

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

With a population of 1.9 billion Muslims around the world, including 500+ thousand who live in Australia, it's astonishing to think as an Australian, before I began travelling the world as a 20 something backpacker, I'd never met a single Muslim. Even more astonishing were the misconceptions and prejudices I discovered I'd unconsciously developed through the limited, often sensationalist stories of Muslims and the Islamic faith that I'd been exposed to. This podcast is where we say, "G'day Habibti" – a term of endearment meaning, Hello my love [feminine] – to women from the Arab world, and expats who live and work here. Each week a guest speaker will unpack their stories and experiences of culture, faith, and life here in the MENA region. Real conversations, with real people: talking Muslims, myths and misconceptions with me, Brooke, an Aussie girl living in the Middle East. * It's important to note here – these conversations are not meant to dilute or disenfranchise the voices of real struggle and oppression felt by millions of women around the globe, Australia being no exception, but to shed new light, a positive light, on an old, often negative narrative. Music: Epiphany by Siddhartha Corsus

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Episodes

Feasts in the Middle East

November 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

Foodie, baker and mumpreneur of Whisk'd, Shiv Gnanam, talks us through the gastronomic delights that await curious tastebuds in the UAE. This first episode kicking off a brand new season of G'day Habibti is an in-depth one with many courses, so get your pen and paper ready, and your Google Maps updated because you're not going to want to miss these recommendations. From 15 course degustations to whole-in-the-wall shawarma, there's a lot more going on than just falafel... Follow Shiv's bakin...

Muslim weddings, hijabs and Aussie slang

June 11, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Stereotypes about women from the Middle East are still very common around the world, and more often than not are rooted in short-sightedness and misinformation. It’s regularly assumed that Arab women are an oppressed minority, with fewer rights to education, career opportunities and lifestyle choices.  Join us as we say G’day Habibti to an Arab woman from the UAE who shatters all those misconceptions; Sharjah-born, Emirati author, painter and Executive Office Manager, Suad Salem, who answer...

Wadeema's Law

June 04, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

In today's podcast, we’re not talking to somebody, we’re talking about somebody – Wadeema Al Sherawi, the little Emirati girl whose name deserves to be spoken, whose memory should not be forgotten, and whose short, tragic life changed the face of child protection in the UAE. Please be advised this week’s episode of G’day Habibti contains mature themes, and includes content and information about child maltreatment, which some listeners may find disturbing and/or traumatising. Please use disc...

Music and the Middle East – Part 2

May 28, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Join us for this two-part episode as we chat with Melbourne born, UAE-based, country singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Donald, about music, the Middle East and everything in between... Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: @elizabethdonaldmusic Music: Epiphany by Siddhartha Corsus

Music and the Middle East – Part 1

May 28, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Join us for this two-part episode as we chat with Melbourne born, UAE-based, country singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Donald, about music, the Middle East and everything in between... Music: Epiphany by Siddhartha Corsus

Mental health in the Middle East

May 21, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Today we say G’day Habibti to Dubai-based, Australian psychologist, Dr Emma Campbell to chat about mental health in the Middle East. This episode mentions topics such as suicide ideation, depression, child protection issues, and domestic violence – if you or someone you know needs safe and confidential mental health support, in the UAE you can call the toll-free Mental Health Support line: 800 4673. If you live in Australia, you can call Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue: 1300 224...

Ramadan 2021

May 14, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Is the holy month of Ramadan, observed annually by 1.9 billion Muslims around the globe, simply about depriving one's body of food and water in the name of religion, or is there more to it than that? In this first episode of Season 1, say G'day Habibti to Brooke as she chats with Hediah, an Australian-born Muslim woman stepping us through the true meaning of Ramadan. Music: Epiphany by Siddhartha Corsus