Micheline Maalouf

Mosaic Identity

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Welcome to "Mosaic Identity," a podcast where we weave together the stories of Arabs in the diaspora, exploring the intricate patterns of our identities, mental health, and wellness. In this space, we invite guests to share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating the many facets of our shared heritage and individual experiences. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, community, and healing, celebrating the rich mosaic that binds us all. I am your host, Micheline Maalouf, an Arab-American working hard to deconstruct my own biases and programming one day at a time.

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Micheline Maalouf

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Intersecting Identities: Leadership, Art & Mental Health w/Omar Kurdi 22.04.2026 1:04:04

Mosaic Identity Podcast Ep 3 | Intersecting Identities: Leadership, Art & Mental Health w/Omar Kurdi What does it mean to hold multiple identities… and still feel like yourself? In this episode of Mosaic Identity, I sit down with Omar Kurdi—an Arab American leader, artist, and community builder—to explore the complexity of living between roles, expectations, and inner truth. We talk about what...

What Is The Third Culture Identity: The Gifts, the Grief, and the In-Between 07.04.2026 14:57

Episode 2: The 3rd Culture Identity Welcome back to Mosaic Identity with Micheline Maalouf. In this episode, I’m talking about the third culture identity: what it is, how it forms, the beauty and complexity of living between cultures, and the mental health impact of growing up in the in-between. I explore the benefits of being shaped by more than one world, including adaptability, empathy, and a b...

Mosaic Identity Introduction: What is this all about? 27.03.2026 10:43

Episode 1: Welcome to Mosaic Identity Welcome to Mosaic Identity, a podcast for Arabs in the diaspora—and for anyone living between cultures, languages, expectations, and versions of themselves. In this first episode, Micheline Maalouf shares the heart behind the podcast, the meaning of the name Mosaic Identity, and why culturally grounded mental health conversations matter. As an Arab American th...