Best Sarah Farah Podcasts (2024)

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Misan Harriman : Bridge building 1:24:01

6d ago1:24:01

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Topics covered : George Floyd, Black Lives Matter movement, trauma, racism, empathy, capitalism, celebrity culture, social media, privilege, colonialism, photography, power of film and music, Palestine, injustice, grief, community. My guest this week is photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur and social activist, the wonderful Misan Harriman. He is m…

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Tank and Jamila vs. Poetic Roots 57:49

8d ago57:49

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In today’s episode, Brittany and Ajanae have the pleasure of talking to poets and artists Tank (from Tank and the Bangas) and Jamila Woods. Tank and Jamila take time before their tour to talk with our VS hosts about their entryways into poetry, how place influences their sound, the questions they hold in their minds while creating, and of course, h…

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Professor Ian Robertson: Confidence (re-release) 51:24

13d ago51:24

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Topics covered : Confidence, courage, anxiety, affirmations, bullshitting, self-talk. In this episode I speak to Professor Ian Robertson about confidence. Ian is a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist and he is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading researchers in neuropsychology and he’s also the author of several best-selling books, …

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Daad Sharfi vs. The Law 1:09:43

13d ago1:09:43

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During this episode of VS, Brittany and Ajanae are joined by poet and advocate Daad Sharfi. In this episode, they discuss the reconstruction of memory, boundary setting, real and imagined borders, and the absurdity of the legal system. Until Next Time: Here are some pieces of media to accompany your experience of the episode and a writing prompt to…

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Dr. Katriona O Sullivan : From extreme poverty to award-winning lecturer (re-release) 1:15:19

19d ago1:15:19

1:15:19

Topics covered : Poverty, heroin addiction, neglect, abuse, childhood rape, dysfunction, shame, positive influences, kindness, breaking negative cycles, therapy, recovery, attachment, opportunities, motherhood, education, academia, love, compassion, forgiveness, healing. Please read the full list of topics covered before you listen. I speak to the …

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Bedouin Hospitality With Wadi Rum’s Ahmad Mara'yeh (Re-Release) 43:23

21d ago43:23

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Today, we travel to the heart of Wadi Rum Desert in Southern Jordan with Ahmad Mara'yeh, a Bedouin man and co-founder of Rum Planet Camp. In this episode, Ahmad shares why understanding the local culture and connecting with its community is as vital as experiencing its landscapes. We also touch on the impact of tourism on Wadi Rum and how Ahmad has…

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Farah Chamma vs. Language 1:12:55

1M ago1:12:55

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During this episode of VS, poet and multidisciplinary artist Farah Chamma joins Brittany and Ajanae. Listen in as they discuss the importance of trusting your intuition, the nuances of language, suffering and passion, as well as the necessity of defining oneself as an artist and a person. Until Next Time: Here are some pieces of media to accompany …

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A Multipotentialite on a Mission to Empower the African Diaspora (Re-Release) 50:36

1M ago50:36

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Today, we're speaking with Lindsay Gary, a Houston-based professor-scholar, multi-disciplinary artivist, and social entrepreneur on a mission to educate, connect, and empower the African diaspora in the US. In this episode, Lindsay talks about staying true to your purpose, finding time in our busy days to dedicate to what matters, and the value of …

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A Kenyan Photojournalist Returns Home with Khadija Farah (Re-Release) 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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In today's episode, I speak to Khadija Farah, a travel and documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Khadija’s work appears in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Guardian and more. Khadija is a member of Inland Stories, an international cooperative of long-term documentary photographers. Her work is part of the 2020 Lit List by Au…

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Bettina Judd vs. Theory 59:43

2M ago59:43

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On today’s episode, Brittany and Ajanae spend time in conversation with Bettina Judd, who is an amazing poet, scholar, and Professor of African American Studies at Emory University. Join them as they discuss the validity of symbols, living out the tarot, how interior concerns shape research and experimentation, and the importance of Black, queer wo…

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Roseanna Ruane : Saoírse's legacy 1:37:51

2M ago1:37:51

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Topics covered : Childhood cancer, grief, perspective, gratitude. In this episode I speak to Roseanna Ruane about her wonderful daughter Saoírse who sadly passed away in March this year. We spoke a few weeks ago and in this heart-breaking conversation she talks about Saoirse, the kind and wise girl that she was, from her first cancer diagnosis when…

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Escaping Arranged Marriage in India with Vibha Chokhani (Re-Release) 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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Growing up in Mumbai with her extended family, Vibha Chokhani was destined to live a traditional lifestyle. Women in her life were married young and spent their days as homemakers, yet this path never felt right to her. First woman in her family to get divorced, to get a master degree, and to live in a foreign country, Vibha has learned how to step…

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Phillip B. Williams vs. Ours 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

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During this episode of VS, Brittany and Ajanae interview poet and novelist Phillip B. Williams. Join them as they talk about the process of writing an epic novel, embracing character’s autonomy, Morrisonian poems, and the responsibility of freedom. Until Next Time: Nina Simone: To Be Free Gabriel García Márquez: What To Know About The Master Of Mag…

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Jubi Arriola-Headley VS. Masculinity 56:47

3M ago56:47

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For this episode, Ajanae and Brittany interview poet Jubi Arriola-Headley; join them as they discuss the role of humor and play in their poetics, the straightforwardness of erotic writing and kink, and navigating their tensions with masculinity. Until Next Time: Here are some pieces of media to accompany your experience of the episode and a writing…

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Farah Nabulsi : Award winning filmmaker 56:42

3M ago56:42

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Topics covered : Resistance, solidarity, grief, finding purpose, empathy and selective empathy, creativity, racism, colonisation, injustice, double standards, hypocrisy, soft power. This week I speak to Oscar nominated and BAFTA Award winning Palestinian British filmmaker and human rights advocate, Farah Nabulsi. She lives in London with her husban…

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Season Finale: What Europe Gets About Rest (and the US Doesn’t) 20:03

3M ago20:03

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Today on the show, we're exploring the idea of rest (including cognitive rest), how the US culture sees it differently from Europeans, and what the relationship is between rest and creativity. And stick around in the end for a special announcement. Featured on the show: Read the CNBC report on US attitudes toward vacation Read the Financial Times a…

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Hope Is Something You Create with Palestinian Peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah 1:15:48

3M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Aziz Abu Sarah is a peace builder, cultural educator, entrepreneur, author and international speaker. He’s also a Palestinian man who lost his brother to the Israeli soldiers and who is currently working with his Israeli partner, Maoz Inon, to imagine a new vision for both Palestinians and Israelis. If there is only one episode you will tune in to …

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Interior Design - Benefits, budgets & trends! 26:33

3M ago26:33

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Topics covered : Interior design, discovering your own style, trends. In this bite-sized episode I chat to interior designer Tiffany Jones of Beach House Interiors. Tiffany lives in Clare with her husband Wayne and their 3.5 year old son Guy. If you’re following me on Instagram you might be aware that we recently moved into our forever home by the …

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Writing a Book in the Age of AI with Wanderful’s CEO Beth Santos 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

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Beth Santos is a passionate entrepreneur and community builder who many women in the travel industry will recognize as the CEO and founder of Wanderful, an international collective of travelers and travel content creators on a mission to make travel better for all women. Beth is the author of WANDER WOMAN: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice…

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Sarah Lubala vs. Sentimentality 1:02:10

3M ago1:02:10

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Season 8 kicks off with Brittany and Ajanae talking with Sarah Lubala, Congolese poet, and author of A History of Disappearance. In this interview, the trio discuss navigating political history and conflict, the role of matriarchal figures in her work, hope as an exercise, and writing about love without leaning into sentimentality. Edit: In our con…

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Laura Dowling : The fabulous pharmacist! 58:53

3M ago58:53

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Topics covered : Women’s health – sex, miscarriage, perimenopause, incontinence, shedding shame; motherhood and Mum guilt, Gaza and social media censorship. This week I speak to business owner, podcaster and personality, Laura Dowling, known online as the Fabulous Pharmacist. Laura lives in Dublin, with her husband Frank, their 3 boys who are 16, 1…

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Hong Kong’s Disappearing Traditions with Author Lindsay Varty 58:29

3M ago58:29

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Villain hitters. Fortune tellers. Bamboo cage makers. Meet the people keeping Hong Kong's traditions alive. Lindsay Varty is an author and former professional rugby player from Hong Kong who writes about Cantonese culture and history in an attempt to generate a greater love and understanding of her home for herself and her readers. So today on the …

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Karen Dempsey : The Bald Priestess & Entheos Ireland 1:25:20

3M ago1:25:20

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Topics covered : Alopecia Universalas, positive birth story, empowerment, inequality, activism, allyship, grief, miscarriage, still birth, episiotomy, PRIDE, colonisation. This week I speak to celebrant and director of Entheos Ireland, Karen Dempsey, also known as The Bald Priestess. Karen lives in Dublin, with her husband Liam, their son Beineán (…

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Constipation : Why you can’t go and what you can do about it 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Topics covered : Fibre, relaxation, routine, sleep, gut-brain axis, impact of stress, IBS, microbiome, biotics. Registered dietitian Lorraine Cooney has just released her book ‘Why you can’t go and what you can do to find life changing relief from constipation’ and this conversation is all about that! She talks about the importance of fibre, relaxa…

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Why Jordan Is Yulia's Favorite Place (Re-Release) 43:16

4M ago43:16

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Today on the show, I’m sharing with you an episode that first came out last September, in which the table is turned on me and I am, for once, in the guest seat, as my friend and podcast producer Noelia Sanchez interviews me about Jordan, one of my favorite places on Earth. What you’ll learn in this episode: The origin story of my relationship with …

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Lebanon’s Joie de Vivre with TourLeb’s Nada Raphael: Part 2 42:15

4M ago42:15

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Today on the show: Part 2 of our conversation with Nada Raphael, a journalist, storyteller, and traveler based in Beirut, who, together with her partner Joelle Sfeir has co-founded Tourleb, a socially responsible tour operator that aims to promote local, women-owned and family operated businesses while changing the narrative about Lebanon. This is …

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Beyond the Headlines in Lebanon with TourLeb’s Nada Raphael: Part 1 52:34

4M ago52:34

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Nada Raphael is a Lebanese journalist, storyteller, and traveler, who, together with her partner Joelle Sfeir has co-founded Tourleb, a socially responsible tour operator that aims to promote local, women-owned and family operated businesses while changing the narrative about Lebanon. Get ready to travel to Lebanon with Nada and me and dismantle so…

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Unpacking Intersectional Travel with Journalist Imani Bashir 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

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Imani Bashir is a world-traveling storyteller, mother, and advocate who's lived in five countries across four continents, including Egypt, Poland, and Malaysia. Her work focuses on culturally immersive social media content highlighting various atrocities and initiatives to support marginalized communities worldwide. Get ready to be immersed in this…

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CNTraveler: In Jordan, a Community Disrupted Awaits Travel’s Return 15:18

4M ago15:18

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Today, I’m sharing a story I wrote for Conde Nast Traveler called In Jordan, a Community Disrupted Awaits Travel’s Return. I traveled to Jordan this February amid the ongoing war on Gaza by the Israeli government. This story was the outcome of this trip. Featured on the show: Read Yulia's CN Traveler story, In Jordan, a Community Disrupted Awaits T…

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Sarah Durham Wilson : Rebel with a cause 50:11

5M ago50:11

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Topics covered : Palestine, Sinéad O’Connor, patriarchy, patriarchal feminine, family dynamics, wellness industry, grief, activism, midlife, decolonisation, liberation for all. This week I speak to author and teacher, Sarah Durham Wilson, known on Instagram as Sarah of Magdalene. She lives in Maine with her young daughter Avalon, her cat Odin and d…

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Traveling to Kurdistan with ATTA’s CEO Shannon Stowell 1:10:44

5M ago1:10:44

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If I could summarize this conversation with one phrase, it would be something Shannon said: “When people meet each other they find out that the other is not so other.” Shannon Stowell is the CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, an organization for travel industry partners that believes travel can be a powerful force for good in the world.…

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Holly Cairns : Politics is Personal 53:28

5M ago53:28

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Topics covered : Politics, Gaza, threat of the Far-right, people power. This week I speak to farmer, scientist, feminist and leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns. She lives in West Cork on her family farm with her partner Barry, her dog Hei Hei and her cat Blaze. And in this conversation she talks about growing up in a blended family, her b…

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