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Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#26 A Bittersweet Portrait of My Childhood in JeddahSend us a textIn this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Slava invites listeners into the intimate corners of her memory, painting a reflective and emotionally rich portrait of her childhood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦.Told through the lens of a second-class citizen, this episode unpacks the cultural contrasts between Jordan 🇯🇴 and Saudi Arabia, navigating a complex dance of identity, belonging, and nostalgia. From the feeling of being "in between" to the subtle ways societal hierarchy shaped daily life, Dr. Slava shares her story with vulnerability, depth, and strength.This is...2025-07-2150 min
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#25 The Legacy of Healing: Bimaristan & the Golden Age of Islamic MedicineSend us a textIn this enlightening episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava is joined by co-hosts JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab Abdelrehim to take us on a historical journey through the origins of the world’s first hospitals—the Bimaristan—born from the medical brilliance of the Islamic Golden Age.Far beyond mere places of rest, these institutions were groundbreaking centers of healing, innovation, and compassionate care. Together, the panel explores how these early Islamic medical centers laid the groundwork for many modern medical practices still used today.This episod...2025-07-161h 03
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#24 Naomi’s Story: Love, Motherhood & BecomingSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, we sit down with Naomi—a proud first-generation Dominican American—who opens up about her powerful journey of resilience, love, and transformation. Becoming a mother at just 16, Naomi shares how she navigated early motherhood while pursuing her education, chasing her dreams, and eventually finding a career she loves.Naomi reflects on what brought her family to the United States, how her circumstances impacted family dynamics and health, and the pivotal figure who became her mentor and source of strength. Through it all...2025-07-101h 03
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#23 From Pain to Purpose: Dr. Slava’s Journey of Resilience, Identity, and LegacySend us a textIn this deeply personal solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava steps into the spotlight—not just as your host, but as the story herself. With unfiltered honesty, she shares her powerful journey as an Arab American immigrant woman who transformed struggle into legacy.From growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and overcoming academic barriers, to navigating cultural expectations and family pressures, Dr. Slava takes us through the grit and grace that defined her pursuit of higher education in the United States.But the most defining chapter ca...2025-07-0254 min
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#22 One Heart, Many Faiths: Celebrating Unity Across Arab Christian & Muslim CommunitiesSend us a textDespite our shared language, heritage, and values, the Western narrative has too often cast Arab Christians and Muslims as opposing forces—divided by faith and destined for conflict. But that narrative doesn’t tell the full story.In this episode, Dr. Slava, Dr. Ihab and JD Yusef break through the misconceptions to spotlight the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual bonds that unite us. From shared traditions and family values to a mutual love for community and peace, we explore what it truly means to be one people with many faiths.This...2025-06-2556 min
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#21 Rooted in Resilience: Dr. Nour Alzubaidi’s Journey from Jordan to South BostonSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with Palestinian American dentist Dr. Nour Alzubaidi, a remarkable woman whose journey bridges continents, cultures, and callings.Born and raised in Jordan, Dr. Nour brought with her a strong sense of community and purpose when she moved to the United States to pursue her dental career. Now based in South Boston, she shares how she navigated cultural adaptation, language barriers, and professional pressures while remaining deeply grounded in her heritage.This conversation explores...2025-06-1858 min
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#20 Built from the Ground Up: Our Immigrant Dream to Dental EmpireSend us a textIn this special milestone episode, Dr. Slava and her husband, Dr. Ihab, sit down for an intimate conversation — just the two of them — to share the untold story of their entrepreneurial journey. From humble beginnings as newlywed graduate students navigating life in a new country, to building not just one, but three successful dental practices across two states, and launching a national franchise brand, their story is one of grit, vision, partnership, and relentless mindset.They open up about the mindset shifts that fueled their ambition, the cultural values that shaped thei...2025-06-111h 03
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#19 How Traditional Arab Gender Role Expectations Shaped Our Integration JourneySend us a textIn this insightful episode, Dr. Slava is joined by her co-hosts, JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab, for a candid discussion on how traditional Arab gender role expectations shaped the mindsets of their parents—and how those beliefs, in turn, influenced their own immigrant journeys.Together, they reflect on questions such as:How did these cultural expectations impact their sense of identity and belonging?In what ways did these inherited mindsets either help or hinder their integration into Western society?What shifts in thinking were necessary to create empowered paths forward in...2025-06-0458 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianDiscovering Palestinian Intellects: From Refugee Camps to Global ImpactSend us a text"My name is Nada Abukishk, and this is my story…"In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with Palestinian Jordanian American epidemiologist Nada Abukishk, a global health scholar with a remarkable story of resilience, intellect, and global impact.Nada reflects on her earliest memories as a child growing up in a refugee camp in the 1980s, and the defining moment when she realized she wanted her life to be about creating change. Through courage, education, and grit, she went on to earn de...2025-05-281h 00
Chatting With Slava The JordanianTwo Worlds, One Heart: Navigating Belief Systems & Relationships as an ImmigrantSend us a textWhat happens when your heart belongs to two worlds?In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Dr. Slava peels back the emotional and cultural layers of what it really means to be an immigrant navigating life between your "home world" values and the expectations of a "new world" society. From gender roles and generational pressures to faith, family, and freedom—this episode speaks directly to the internal tug-of-war many immigrants silently endure.Dr. Slava explores:💔 The emotional cost of living between two cultures🧠The mindset shifts required to reconcil...2025-05-211h 01
Chatting With Slava The JordanianMental Health, Culture & Connection: Navigating Emotional Well-Being as Arab ImmigrantsSend us a textIn Episode #16 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava Abdelrehim invites listeners into a heartfelt and necessary conversation about mental well-being within the Arab immigrant experience. Joined by her cohost JD Yusef and special guest co-host Dr. Ihab Abdelrehim, the trio dives into how emotional health is shaped—and often silenced—by cultural norms, spiritual foundations, and traditional belief systems.Together, they explore:How mental health was (or wasn’t) part of their upbringing.The tension between emotional vulnerability and cultural expectations.How spi...2025-05-141h 02
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFrom Brooklyn to Breakthroughs: Gisselle Alvarez on Culture, Motherhood, and the Power of MindsetSend us a textIn Episode 15 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with Gisselle Alvarez, a certified phlebotomist, content creator, and proud first-generation Dominican American, to share a heartfelt journey of identity, migration, and personal evolution.Gisselle opens up about her family’s move from Brooklyn, NY to Lawrence, MA, and eventually to New Hampshire, weaving together a powerful narrative that explores the beauty and struggle of growing up between cultures. Now a wife and mother, Gisselle reflects on the emotional sh...2025-05-071h 05
Chatting With Slava The JordanianNavigating Higher Education as Arab American ImmigrantsSend us a textIn this insightful episode, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim hosts a powerful conversation with JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab, as they share their personal journeys through higher education as Arab American immigrants. Tune in to discover the practical tools and mindset shifts they utilized to manage stress and anxiety while overcoming social stigmas. Packed with heartfelt stories, candid reflections, and valuable advice, this discussion offers essential guidance for young Arab Americans considering the path to higher education.Join us to learn, grow, and be inspired by experiences that highlight resilience, determination, and the...2025-04-301h 04
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian"Legacy of Love: Honoring Um-Ihab, the Heart of an Immigrant’s Journey"Send us a textIn Episode 13 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with her husband, Dr. Ihab, to celebrate the life and legacy of his mother—an extraordinary Egyptian American female immigrant entrepreneur known affectionately as Um-Ihab or Tiny Ekram.Although she never completed high school, Um-Ihab possessed an intuitive wisdom and a radiant spirit that deeply impacted every young woman fortunate enough to know her. Dr. Slava describes her mother-in-law as her best friend and maternal mentor—an unwavering support system who helped her navigate the complexities of adjusting to a...2025-04-231h 02
Chatting With Slava The JordanianDiscovering Palestinian Intellects: Dr. Maher Massis on Legacy, Education, and the Immigrant MindsetSend us a textPart of the Discovering Palestinian Intellects SeriesIn this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava launches her special series “Discovering Palestinian Intellects” by welcoming the brilliant Dr. Maher Massis—a Palestinian-American scholar, entrepreneur, author, and advocate whose life story is as inspiring as his mission.Born in Dahran, Saudi Arabia to Palestinian diaspora parents, Dr. Massis shares the footsteps of his immigration journey—from high school to earning his Ph.D. in International Relations in the United States. He reflects...2025-04-1658 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianRedefining Femininity & Finding Love: My Journey from Arranged Marriages to an Unlimited MindsetSend us a textIn this deeply personal solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava opens her heart and shares her powerful story as an American Jordanian immigrant who broke away from cultural expectations to define her own path.After escaping three arranged marriages in pursuit of her dream profession, Dr. Slava reflects on what it meant to revise her belief system, embrace an unlimited mindset, and trust her inner voice to find not just success—but true love and the right life partner.She also sheds light on...2025-04-0952 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianArab Minds, Global Impact: The Scientific Legacy That Shaped Our WorldSend us a text“Imagine a World Without Science” In this special episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian on Mindset Mastery Media, Dr. Slava sits down with her husband, Dr. Ihab, to explore the incredible legacy of Arab contributions to science.Have you ever stopped to think about where it all began? Ancient civilizations across Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Arabian Peninsula shaped fields like mathematics, medicine, and astronomy. They introduced the concept of zero, built the earliest hospitals and medical schools, and pioneered groundbreaking astronomical discoveries.2025-04-0254 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianDiscovering Palestinian Intellect Series Premiere: Educated, Empowered, UnstoppableSend us a textIn this powerful ninth episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava and her co-host JD Youssef launch a deeply personal and inspiring new series titled "Discovering Palestinian Intellect"—a tribute to the brilliance, resilience, and core values of Palestinian minds.With Dr. Slava’s own heritage rooted in Palestine through her father, this series holds special meaning as it explores the foundational belief systems and cultural strengths that have helped Palestinians rise above decades of adversity and displacement.Drawing from Anne Irfan’s article, "The World’...2025-03-2753 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFrom Egypt with Love—A Story of Triumph & Resilience 🇪🇬Send us a textAt just two years old, Dr. Ihab M. Abdelrehim embarked on a life-changing journey when his parents left everything they knew in Egypt to build a future in the United States. Their sacrifice set the foundation for a story filled with struggle, perseverance, and success.In this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with Dr. Ihab to explore:✅ The cultural struggles, discrimination, and prejudice he faced growing up✅ How he turned ad...2025-03-051h 05
Chatting With Slava The JordanianNavigating Cairo’s Organized Chaos—My Egyptian Journey with Dr. SlavaSend us a textIn this captivating solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through her first visit to North Africa, specifically Egypt. She shares her experiences of navigating the vibrant yet chaotic streets of Cairo, where life flows through a unique rhythm of organized chaos.Dr. Slava delves into the resilient Egyptian mindset—a remarkable ability to find joy and purpose despite the daily challenges they face. Through her keen observations, she explores how Egyptians champion life with op...2025-02-2656 min