The Dewaniya

In this episode, I tell a story about a woman who was once the center of everything — the one who showed up, remembered everything, and carried more than anyone realized. And what happens when she can’t anymore. What happens when someone who was always there suddenly… isn’t the same. This episode isn’t just about illness. It’s about presence, absence, and the quiet ways people start to disappear w...

In this episode, my friend Sara and I talk about how we met, the people who came and went, the funks we had to climb out of, and how we both learned what a healthy, real relationship actually looks like. It’s a mix of laughs, honesty, and reflection — about friendship, growth, and finding your way back to yourself. ••• بهالحلقة، أنا وصديقتي سارة حكينا عن كيف تعرفنا، وعن الناس اللي دخلوا وطلعوا من...

From weddings to divorces, outfits to parenting styles — why are we so obsessed with other people’s choices? In this episode, we’re diving into the culture of gossip, judgment, and surveillance… especially in Arab households. It’s bold, it’s real, and it’s gonna make some people uncomfortable. ••• ليش كلنا قاعدين نراقب بعض؟ من العرايس للمطلقات، من اللبس لتربية الأطفال — ليش عايشين نحلل كل خطوة بيع...

Bro Codes — the unwritten rules of male friendship that somehow every guy just knows. From the funny to the ridiculous, and even the ones that hurt more than they help… we’re unpacking all of it. But it’s not all jokes because the strongest bro code? Might just be the one no one talks about. ••• علوم الرجاجيل— قوانين الصداقة بين الشباب اللي ما تنقال، بس الكل يعرفها. من المضحك إلى الغريب، وحتى اللي...

In this episode, I’m sharing a story that’s rarely talked about, the story of a narcissistic friendship. No big fight. No official goodbye. Just quiet manipulation, emotional exhaustion, and the kind of pain that’s hard to explain. If you’ve ever felt drained, replaced, or ghosted by someone you called your best friend — this one’s for you.

Welcome to The Dewaniya — where conversation knows no boundaries. In this pilot episode, I’m introducing myself and sharing the heart behind this podcast — why I created it, what it means to me, and what you can expect moving forward. Whether you’re driving, cleaning, or hiding from your kids in the bathroom (we’ve all done it), this space is for you. I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s begin this jour...