Yasmine Mohammed Podcast

Growing up in Israel during the 2nd intifada, Miri never realized she was traumatized because the abnormal was normal. The fear of taking the bus because it could explode, opening the newspaper to find names of people who died in an attack, serving in the army and knowing that she’d know someone who would be killed. She never gave the normalization of missiles and having a safe room at home and a shelter in a playscape a thought while living there. Only after moving to the US to get her doctorate did she realize how the reality she grew up in was different. That is why she researched trauma related to terrorism and wrote a therapy book for children who were victims of attacks. Miri’s podcast: https://traumainformedla.org/our-stories-matter-podcast/ [https://traumainformedla.org/our-stories-matter-podcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miribh/ [https://www.instagram.com/miribh/]

Lama Al Sword is a Saudi Arabian former Shia Muslim who sought asylum in the UK after leaving her faith. Born into a minority Shia community in a small Saudi town, she defied societal and religious constraints to forge her own path. A doctor by profession and a stand-up comedian by passion, Lama uses humor to shed light on her experiences as a queer ex-Muslim. She challenges taboos, amplifies marginalized voices, and fosters conversations on identity, faith, and freedom. X: https://x.com/lamaswordcomedy [https://x.com/lamaswordcomedy]

In this very special episode of Yasmine Mohammed Podcast, Yasmine will be joined by a group of ExMuslim women who have survived Islamic upbringing to share what they have learned or unlearned regarding their experiences with boundaries, narcissism, trauma bonds and attachment styles. This group of fierce women are joining Yasmine to help shed light on some common experiences, red flags and strategies to overcome trauma in life. Yasmeena Ali: https://www.instagram.com/loveyasmeena/ [https://www.instagram.com/loveyasmeena/] Meshair Szpala: https://www.instagram.com/meshairszpala/ [https://www.instagram.com/meshairszpala/] Leorah McNemir: https://www.instagram.com/leorah.mcnemir/ [https://www.instagram.com/leorah.mcnemir/] Sara Ghorbani: https://www.instagram.com/sara.ghorbani13/ [https://www.instagram.com/sara.ghorbani13/] /  https://x.com/d_white_rabbit [https://x.com/d_white_rabbit]

Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa) and is based in Los Angeles, California. An activist and content creator of Iranian Jewish heritage, Matthew is dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, promoting equality within the Iranian and Jewish communities, combating antisemitism, and supporting the Women Life Freedom movement for a free Iran. Matthew actively works to expose the hypocrisy within the anti-Israel movement and to counter claims of pinkwashing, especially following the events of October 7. In recognition of his impactful work, Matthew received the TrailBlazer Award at the 2021 JQ International annual Impact Awards.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewnouriel/ [https://www.instagram.com/matthewnouriel/] Twitter/X: https://x.com/MatthewNouriel [https://x.com/MatthewNouriel]

Samer joined the Fatah party in Palestine at the early age of 14 during the first Intifada. At the age of 15, he was arrested and had to spend 5 years in jail in Israel. After his prison sentence, Samer was elected as international secretary for the Fatah Youth. He was later elected as a head of International and Israeli relations on the Fatah Supreme Committee.  For over 35 years, Samer has worked tirelessly to build bridges, engage in dialogue, and fight for a future where Israelis and Palestinians recognize each other’s humanity. Samer hopes to end suffering as a political weapon to spread the courage to feel each other’s pain and to find a path to lasting peace for both Israel and Palestine. Twitter: https://x.com/SSinijlawi [https://x.com/SSinijlawi] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssinijlawi/ [https://www.instagram.com/ssinijlawi/]