https://simplecast.com Bit Of You A podcast about everyday people. 2020 Bit Of You en Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:25:03 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:45:29 +0000 https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com Bit Of You https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a9945ec6-de37-4db9-a760-e5b771306373/90a78f21-8ac6-462e-9f57-32597e37b127/3000x3000/podcast-art-final-01.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com episodic A podcast about everyday people. Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad false https://feeds.simplecast.com/G_zVKXaH arab, arabic, culture, society, fitness, identity, lifestyle, middle east, music, psycology Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com 63bcfb57-9018-47d9-99bd-08da8a41739a 11 - Personal Growth 31 year old Lubna joins us to talk about her personal growth journey, including finding her confidence, keeping out of comfort zones, and learning to be happy with who you are. We also discuss the importance of language, our love of sneakers, as well as personal goals for 2021.

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:25:03 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/11-personal-growth-7IPOdoR3 31 year old Lubna joins us to talk about her personal growth journey, including finding her confidence, keeping out of comfort zones, and learning to be happy with who you are. We also discuss the importance of language, our love of sneakers, as well as personal goals for 2021.

]]> 11 - Personal Growth Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:16:45 Finding your confidence and sense of self. Finding your confidence and sense of self. false full 11 8dc6ce36-8d53-49e5-abfe-38bb213138c9 10 - Creativity & Self Improvement 38-year-old Christo joins us to discuss sketching; how he began, what part it plays in his life, using it as a device for preserving memories, and advice for people who are interested in getting in touch with their creative side. He also discusses mental health and his journey in self improvement through a decade of learning.

Christo's sketching Instagram: @arkitek_travelsketches

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 08:39:38 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/10-creativity-self-improvement-DMFRioVW 38-year-old Christo joins us to discuss sketching; how he began, what part it plays in his life, using it as a device for preserving memories, and advice for people who are interested in getting in touch with their creative side. He also discusses mental health and his journey in self improvement through a decade of learning.

Christo's sketching Instagram: @arkitek_travelsketches

]]> 10 - Creativity & Self Improvement Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:21:19 The magic of sketching and creativity, and the importance of creating good habits towards self improvement. The magic of sketching and creativity, and the importance of creating good habits towards self improvement. creativity, society, sketching, culture, art, mental health false full 10 e3d5890f-dffb-41e3-980a-0832b1d4b5b6 09 - Storytelling 27 year old Ayah joins us to discuss her journey into making story telling her job, from working in the movie industry to freelance writing. We talk about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, seeking inspiration from your own life, what makes a person creative, and tips and advice for starting your own journey into storytelling.

Ayah's Essay: https://humanparts.medium.com/on-attachment-theory-and-sexy-elves-2910da617453

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:20:42 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/09-storytelling-_KVYUGzz 27 year old Ayah joins us to discuss her journey into making story telling her job, from working in the movie industry to freelance writing. We talk about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, seeking inspiration from your own life, what makes a person creative, and tips and advice for starting your own journey into storytelling.

Ayah's Essay: https://humanparts.medium.com/on-attachment-theory-and-sexy-elves-2910da617453

]]> 09 - Storytelling Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:16:08 Storytelling, as a form of art and work, as well as means to explain your life. Storytelling, as a form of art and work, as well as means to explain your life. false full 9 16745eda-9da3-4b97-9d78-63e36f969503 08 - Q&A On this special end of year episode, we asked our listeners to submit their questions for us. We discuss everything from what it's like creating a podcast, to our favorite things of the year, hopes for 2021, and a couple of spicy ones!

]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:32:10 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/08-qa-ti_0yZez On this special end of year episode, we asked our listeners to submit their questions for us. We discuss everything from what it's like creating a podcast, to our favorite things of the year, hopes for 2021, and a couple of spicy ones!

]]> 08 - Q&A Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 00:43:09 We answer some listener questions about the podcast and the year. We answer some listener questions about the podcast and the year. false full 8 d22fcae9-570f-4c69-906a-5a51188216ff 07 - Friendship 33-year-old George joins us to discuss everything friendship. From making new friends, nurturing decades-old bonds, and navigating the often difficult changing dynamics of a relationship, we cover it all. We also take a look at our different approaches to friendship, and what we can learn from each other.

]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2020 13:30:51 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/07-friendship-w2GTZhI4 33-year-old George joins us to discuss everything friendship. From making new friends, nurturing decades-old bonds, and navigating the often difficult changing dynamics of a relationship, we cover it all. We also take a look at our different approaches to friendship, and what we can learn from each other.

]]> 07 - Friendship Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:01:27 How do you navigate the ever-changing dynamics of friendship? How do you navigate the ever-changing dynamics of friendship? false full 7 7186a50e-b593-408b-b654-16c4e7b8d184 06 - Moving Forward After a traumatic event, how do you begin picking up the pieces? 33 year old Hiba walks us through the stages of grief after losing her husband, and shares her experience and methods of starting to move forward.

 

Instagram: @bitofyoupodcast

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:25:08 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/06-moving-forward-eNoVey0k After a traumatic event, how do you begin picking up the pieces? 33 year old Hiba walks us through the stages of grief after losing her husband, and shares her experience and methods of starting to move forward.

 

Instagram: @bitofyoupodcast

]]> 06 - Moving Forward Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:15:39 How do you move forward from a life-changing event? How do you move forward from a life-changing event? middle east, society, arab, grief false full 6 360c1150-a845-4390-93ac-af208472a0c9 05 - Dating Our guest Noor joins us to discuss what it's like being single in your 30s - the pressure, dating, and the pros and cons of cohabitation. Plus, she provides us with tips and tricks on how to make dating apps work for you, to sometimes hilarious results.

instagram: @bitofyoupodcast

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:35:57 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/05-dating-QnpgfAeg Our guest Noor joins us to discuss what it's like being single in your 30s - the pressure, dating, and the pros and cons of cohabitation. Plus, she provides us with tips and tricks on how to make dating apps work for you, to sometimes hilarious results.

instagram: @bitofyoupodcast

]]> 05 - Dating Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 00:46:09 What is it like dating in your 30s? What is it like dating in your 30s? middle east, society, social pressure, arab, dating false full 5 662b0024-f140-4ef8-907a-c4d48a8fc06b 04 - Mental Health On this special episode, Sami and Abdallah have a conversation about what mental health means to them, what part it plays in their lives, and what they do to keep a healthy outlook.

Instagram: @bitofyoupodcast

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:50:19 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/04-mental-health-sUjyl0Au On this special episode, Sami and Abdallah have a conversation about what mental health means to them, what part it plays in their lives, and what they do to keep a healthy outlook.

Instagram: @bitofyoupodcast

]]> 04 - Mental Health Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:02:38 Discussing mental health and the impact it has on our lives. Discussing mental health and the impact it has on our lives. middle east, society, arab, health, mental health false full 4 a3919aeb-449a-4698-a305-9ccbb35708b1 03 - Migration Sam, 26, talks us through the how’s and why’s of moving across the world, after he left his home in Australia to start a new adventure in the Middle East. We discuss cultural differences, the difficulties of making friends, and the complexities of moving - and surviving - during a global pandemic. 

Sam's art instagram: @kankanarts

@bitofyoupodcast

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:52:57 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/03-migration-5RdqgKIb Sam, 26, talks us through the how’s and why’s of moving across the world, after he left his home in Australia to start a new adventure in the Middle East. We discuss cultural differences, the difficulties of making friends, and the complexities of moving - and surviving - during a global pandemic. 

Sam's art instagram: @kankanarts

@bitofyoupodcast

]]> 03 - Migration Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:14:57 What is it like to move your life halfway across the world? What is it like to move your life halfway across the world? false full 3 0e6d99bf-f9ad-4457-a409-8e03e33b2f47 02 - Identity & Belonging On this episode we welcome Natalie, a third culture kid who helps us break down what it means to be an Arab woman, what we call home, belonging, societal expectations, race, and more. She then asks us about marriage, children, and friendship, before we take a quick dive into her thoughts with the Takeaway Ten!

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]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2020 09:45:23 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/02-identity-belonging-gtLa1Hrw On this episode we welcome Natalie, a third culture kid who helps us break down what it means to be an Arab woman, what we call home, belonging, societal expectations, race, and more. She then asks us about marriage, children, and friendship, before we take a quick dive into her thoughts with the Takeaway Ten!

Instagram: bitofyoupodcast

]]> 02 - Identity & Belonging Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 01:03:38 What does it mean to belong, and how do we shape our own identities? What does it mean to belong, and how do we shape our own identities? woman, arab, interracial marriage, belonging, marriage, identity, arab woman false full 2 eb2c17b6-330d-49f0-b403-96c7389d1a08 00 - Pilot Abdallah and Sami walk you through the inception of the podcast, their friendship, and their hopes and dreams for the show! Plus, they both answer the Bit Of You 'Takeaway Ten"!

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:44:35 +0000 bitofyoupodcast@gmail.com (Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad) https://bit-of-you.simplecast.com/episodes/00-pilot-7h4rA3oD Abdallah and Sami walk you through the inception of the podcast, their friendship, and their hopes and dreams for the show! Plus, they both answer the Bit Of You 'Takeaway Ten"!

]]> 00 - Pilot Abdallah Najia, Sami Haddad 00:36:13 An introduction to Bit Of You; meet your hosts and find out what to expect from the show! An introduction to Bit Of You; meet your hosts and find out what to expect from the show! middle east, society, lifestyle, arab, new podcast, arabic false full 0