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Send a text We learned a lot from our interviews with the college and post-college guys about their experiences with dating and courting. From discussing gender disparities in relationships, to shedding light on how family, religion, and culture shape our thoughts about love and companionship, we’ve got it all covered.  We also touch upon the double standards surrounding secrecy and judgment in re...

Send a text In this episode, we explore the lessons learned from past relationships and the significance of maintaining loyalty to Allah within them. The complexities of young dating are laid bare, and we grapple with the challenges they present, never shying away from the tough questions. How do shifts in environment, commitment levels, and life experiences impact the growth of relationships? Is...

Send a text Ever wondered how an educator's cultural background influences their approach in the classroom? Tune in to join us and our guests, Ahmed and Mohamed, as we traverse the intricate layers of singlehood, career in education, and the profound impact of our diverse cultural roots on our lives.  Drawn from our personal narratives, we engage in a candid conversation about the dynamics of...

Send a text How do we navigate the complexities of culture, relationships, and personal growth in the Oromo diaspora? Join us as we tackle the often unspoken topic of courting, discussing the lack of conversation around relationships in families and how parents often turn a blind eye to the realities of hormones and peer pressure affecting their children. We also explore the power of group dynamic...

Send a text What if we told you that the story of two couples with different backgrounds could provide valuable lessons on love and relationships? Join us for a captivating conversation as we explore the profound impact of culture, family, and upbringing on our views of love, partners, and relationships. We uncover the importance of focusing on a potential partner's goals and mindset, rather...

Send a text What happens when you find the courage to stand up to arranged marriage expectations, but still find yourself searching for your soulmate at 33? In this heartfelt episode, we hear from a brave listener who shares her emotional journey of defying her parents' wishes for an early arranged marriage and navigating the anxiety of finding love while grappling with societal pressures. Fr...

Send a text Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own skin, trying to navigate cultural identity and personal growth? Join us on a heartfelt journey through Abshiro's childhood memories - from her playful days in Ethiopia to her challenging experience of moving to America and adjusting to a completely new culture. As the conversation unfolds, we dive into the complexities of relationship...

Send a text As we continue to introduce our co-hosts, join us for an introspective conversation with our co-host Dahabe as we explore her captivating life journey. Ever wondered how someone with a background in akhlaq teaching - the Islamic study of manners, spends their weekends? Spoiler alert: it involves teaching at Madrasa and going for hikes. Come along as we reminisce about her earliest and...

Send a text Have you ever felt the weight of family expectations and struggled to find your authentic self? Join us as we sit down with our lovely co-host Bonni and dive into her inspiring journey from a small town in Adis to life in America. Bonni shares her unique childhood stories, including the dynamics between her parents, her early schooling, and the influence of her aunts who instilled in h...

Send a text Welcome back to season two! What are we about as a podcast? What do we want people to take away from this season?  We are focusing on all things relationships! Red flags, green flags, and what makes them work.  In this episode, we renew our intentions and touch on what we hope to achieve. Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the convers...

Send a text We are excited to kick-off this season with a pre-season episode! This Ramadan we want to put a spot-light on one of our favorite charities; The American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa (ARAHA).  ARAHA's mission is to strive to alleviate the suffering from hunger, illiteracy, diseases, and poverty in the Horn of Africa, as well as being a beacon of support to the East African...

Send a text How do you show up for others the way they would like you to show up for them? What does it mean to have empathy? In this episode we talk about how one can make space and be there for those that are struggling with mental health issues. We talk about what the symptoms of depression might look like and how they might present.  Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram....

Send a text How does mental health show up in a marriage? How can we be there for our spouse if they are going through mental health issues?  Join the conversation @dc.overcoffee.  Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!

Send a text What does a healthy friendship look like? In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a good friend and how sometimes your friends can negatively impact your mental health. We discuss how we show up as a good friend in our personal lives and we explore ways to maintain and cultivate healthy connections that could last a lifetime. Join the conversation on IG @dc_overcoffee Suppor...

Send a text In this episode we discuss boundaries as it relates to family. Our family members are the hardest to say 'no' to but it is sometimes necessary for our mental wellbeing.  Connect with us on IG @dc.overcoffee and share your thoughts with us! Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!

Send a text How do we de-stigmatize talking about mental health? Stigma is defined as "a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person." Although talking about mental health has become more common, people still associate negativity with those battling mental health. In this episode, we discuss many life pressures that can lead to mental health. We also di...

Send a text Being alone is a state of being and Loneliness is a feeling. In this episode, we talk about what it means to be alone and how that shows up fro most people. Loneliness exasperates many mental health challenges and many people don’t have a coping mechanism for it.  What do you do when you are feeling lonely? Connect with us on IG @dc.overcoffee and share your thoughts! Support the show...

Send a text We are always told to follow our passion but is passion enough?  In this episode we talk about what the role of passion is in our careers. How does one follow their passion in the real world? What does passion mean? Does everyone have something they are passionate about?  What do you think? Join the conversation on our social media! @dc.overcoffee Support the show Visit our IG page at...

Send a text Have you ever been depressed? How would you know if you were depressed?  Depression is a very common and serious medical illness. It negatively affects how you feel, think and act. In this episode, we just scratch the surface of what is depression.  Join the conversation and follow Dc.overcoffee on IG  https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ Support the show Visit our IG page at https...

Send a text In this episode we talk about submissiveness in marriage and what that looks like. We discuss it in the context of an interview of Jasmin Brown by Shan Boody ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51p72b7NT4 ).  Connect with us on IG @dc.overcoffee and share your thoughts with us!  Is submissiveness the way to a happy marriage? Listen and find out.  Support the show Visit our IG page at ht...

Send a text Stay tuned for our podcast launch on September 12th 2022! Support the show Visit our IG page at https://www.instagram.com/dc_overcoffee/ to join the conversation!