Ask The Hood

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  The 5th time i've watched Good Will Hunting 03.08.2026 20min

  Send us Fan Mail What if your favorite movie was never really about the movie? In this episode of Ask the Hood, I revisit Good Will Hunting for the fifth time and realize that the film never changed I did. What started as a story about intelligence, trauma, and healing slowly became a mirror for someone I loved. I talk about watching the film while falling for someone, watching it again after losing them, and how the same scenes suddenly carried completely different meanings. We explore why...
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  And Please, If It's Not Meant For me, Let Me Stop Yearning For It. 27.07.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail Some longings don't ask to be fulfilled anymore. They just ask to be understood. In this episode of Ask The Hood, we talk about the quiet ache of wanting to be loved, the loneliness that hides beneath independence, and what it feels like to live in the space between hope and acceptance. This is a conversation about yearning for the kind of love that stays, the kind that chooses you and the difficult prayer that follows when you've waited for too long: "If it's not meant for m...
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  Fast Fashion Killed Creativity? With Sandra Rizk 06.05.2026 1h 16min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ask The Hood, Reema sits down with Sandra Rizk, founder of SCULPTOR FOUNDATION, to unpack the reality behind fast fashion, copy culture, and the loss of creativity in today’s industry. From the “Shein effect” to overconsumption, sustainability, Arab futurism, and identity in fashion, this conversation goes beyond clothes. Together, they explore what happens when trends move faster than meaning, why every store suddenly feels the same, and how independent de...
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  الغربة اللي محدا بيحكي عنها 19.02.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail بحلقة جديدة من Ask The Hood بحكي عن الغُربة بشكل مختلف… مش بس غُربة سفر، بل غُربة شعور. مش منتمية لهون ولا لهناك… هاي غُربتي تجربتي بين لبنان والأردن، وكيف ممكن تحب بلدين بنفس القوة، بس تحس أحيانًا إنك مش منتمي بالكامل لأي مكان. عن الاشتياق لتفاصيل صغيرة، وعن الإحساس إن البيت ممكن يكون أكثر من مكان… أو يمكن ولا مكان كامل. حلقة قريبة للقلب لكل حدا عاش الغربة، حتى لو كان ببلده 🤍✨ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for...
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  Listen When You Need Comfort: The Little Things in Life 23.12.2025 9min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode is for the quiet moments. For the days that feel heavy without a clear reason. For when you need a reminder that life is still made of soft, beautiful details. I list the little things we often overlook, morning coffee that hits just right, random compliments, clean sheets, deep breaths after hard moments, inside jokes, familiar songs, and the kind of comfort that doesn’t ask questions. No fixing. No lessons. Just a gentle pause, a shared exhale, and a reminder t...
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  I Think I Found Her: From Social Butterfly to Soft Life 19.12.2025 7min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about being labeled an extrovert for years when I was actually just surviving loudness. About retiring the “social butterfly” title. About realizing that I don’t want to perform anymore. After years of being “the social butterfly,” the life of the party, the DJ, the loud one I realized something unexpected: I was never that girl. I was performing her. And about how one person withou trying gave me the quiet confirmation I needed to close a ...
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  عقبالك Season 12.09.2025 11min

  Send us Fan Mail بهاي الحلقة رح احكي عن موسم الاعراس وكم مرة بنسمع كلمة عقبالك و قديه هالكلمة بتاثر علينا و كمية الضغط من المجتمع. Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. Th...
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  ⁠Friends Without Benefits: Exploring Genuine Connections with Khaled 07.02.2025 57min

  Send us Fan Mail Can guys and girls really just be friends? Or is there always something lurking beneath the surface? In this episode of Ask the Hood, we’re diving deep into the age-old debate: Can platonic friendships between men and women truly exist? From personal experiences to cultural perceptions, we break down the dynamics of cross-gender friendships—when they work, when they don’t, and whether society still struggles to accept them. Are these friendships always walking a fine line, or...
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  Long Distance Besfriend with Mona Chataw أصدقاء رغم المسافات 02.02.2025 43min

  Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of "Ask the Hood," we dive into the incredible bond of long-distance best friends. Join us as we explore the stories of friendships that span miles and time zones, yet remain as strong as ever. From nostalgic tales of how they met to the challenges and joys of maintaining closeness across borders, we celebrate the power of friendship that knows no distance. Tune in as we share personal experiences, tips for staying connected, and the unique dynamics ...
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  From Teen to Titan With Zaid Bakri: successful story, Achieving independence before 15 28.08.2024 1h 24min

  Send us Fan Mail ✈️🌟🚀✨Meet Zaid Bakri: From a 15-year-old in Amman to a successful businessman in China. 🎙️ In our latest episode, From Teen to Titan, discover how Zaid’s leap of faith turned into a life-changing journey. His resilience and determination led him to build an empire. Don’t miss his incredible story! 🎧 Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthe...
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  Say yes now & figure it out later aka ما عليك 07.08.2024 11min

  Send us Fan Mail 🎧 New Episode Out Now! 🎧 Say Yes Now, & Figure It Out Later Dive into our latest episode where we explore the thrill of taking risks, starting over, and embracing the unexpected! ✈️🌟🚀✨ Join us on this journey as we discuss the challenges and rewards of saying YES to new opportunities. If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoug...
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  Creativity can be a curse with Dina Asali 24.07.2024 59min

  Send us Fan Mail IT’S OUT! 🎧 Our latest episode dives deep into the struggles of a creative being – 🎙️with guest Dine Asali, a visual designer from Amman, we explore what it’s like to navigate a burnout stage and the personal and professional struggles of being a creative.🤍💫 🎧 Tune in for some serious girl talk and empowerment vibes! Don't forget to like and follow our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوت...
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  Break Up Glow up with Sarah Daoud 03.07.2024 1h 16min

  Send us Fan Mail ❤️‍🩹🎧 Episode Alert!🎧❤️‍🩹 Join us back on Ask the Hood as we dive deep into the Break Up Glow Up with our fabulous guest, Junior Psychotherapist Sarah Aldaoud! 🎙️💖 Let's talk about healing, self-love, and the psychology behind that post-breakup glow! 💫 🎧 Tune in for some serious girl talk and empowerment vibes! Don't forget to like and follow our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سب...
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  Is It Even worth the try? aka مستاهلة؟ 12.06.2024 11min

  Send us Fan Mail Delve into the first episode with this spicy issue — 🎙️is it even worth the try? What’s making us take a step back from doing what we LOVE? 🎧 TUNE IN wherever you get your podcast Don't forget to like and follow our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a ...
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  We're Back?? 03.06.2024 1min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to "Ask the Hood" In this exciting introductory episode, we're BACK " Meet your host as she introduce you to a unique podcast that explores the vibrant stories, challenges of life in the hood. From real-life experiences to expert advice, "Ask the Hood" is your new go-to for authentic and engaging conversations. Tune in and get ready to connect with the voices that make our neighborhood special. From artists, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. Get rea...