Chatting With Slava The Jordanian

• Discovering Palestinian Intellects: From Refugee Camps to Global Impact

  Send 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 degrees from the University of Jordan and Harvard Medical School, and has worked for over a decade in global public health, including 10 years with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), where she served over 5.6 million Palestinian refugees.Now an epidemiologist with the CDC Foundation in Boston, Nada shares her insights on leadership in humanitarian contexts, the hidden costs of compassion, and what it means to represent Palestinian excellence on global stages.Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of:The mindset of humanitarian leadershipHow identity can inform purposeWhat it means to leave a legacy beyond borders🔗 Explore Nada’s Work & Research:ResearchGate Profile (Peer-reviewed publications): https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nada-Abu-KishkHarvard DASH Publication (Open-access research): https://dash.harvard.edu/entities/publication/d07ec0b8-74a3-4bc9-9652-ebab5bf25d7cSupport the showStay Connected and Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Connect with Dr. Slava Al-Nabulsi and be part of the Chatting with Slava the Jordanian community:📸 Follow Slava: @slava_como for personal insights, stories, and inspiration.💼 Support Empowerment: @jordanian.women.entrepreneurs – celebrating and uplifting ambitious women.🦷 Smile with Us: @greenwooddentalpartners – bringing bright smiles to every face. 👉 Engage with us by:💬 Sharing your thoughts on the episode in the comments or DMs.📲 Tagging us in your posts and stories.🔗 Sharing the podcast with your friends and family. Let’s grow, inspire, and empower together! 🌟 #ChattingWithSlava

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• Two Worlds, One Heart: Navigating Belief Systems & Relationships as an Immigrant

  Send 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 reconcile identity without losing authenticity💬 How language, gender dynamics, and unspoken expectations shape immigrant relationships💞 What it takes to build and sustain a strong relationship in a new world without abandoning your rootsWhether you’re an immigrant, a first-generation trailblazer, or simply someone navigating love and life across cultural lines—this episode is a must-listen.Support the showStay Connected and Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Connect with Dr. Slava Al-Nabulsi and be part of the Chatting with Slava the Jordanian community:📸 Follow Slava: @slava_como for personal insights, stories, and inspiration.💼 Support Empowerment: @jordanian.women.entrepreneurs – celebrating and uplifting ambitious women.🦷 Smile with Us: @greenwooddentalpartners – bringing bright smiles to every face. 👉 Engage with us by:💬 Sharing your thoughts on the episode in the comments or DMs.📲 Tagging us in your posts and stories.🔗 Sharing the podcast with your friends and family. Let’s grow, inspire, and empower together! 🌟 #ChattingWithSlava

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• Mental Health, Culture & Connection: Navigating Emotional Well-Being as Arab Immigrants

  Send 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 spirituality and tribal connection often served as the unspoken support system in times of struggle.This episode opens the door to a conversation many have quietly held inside—what does healing look like when it’s filtered through heritage, honor, and faith? And how can today’s generation of Arab immigrants and their children begin to normalize seeking help, embracing emotions, and redefining strength?It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s rooted in community.Support the showStay Connected and Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Connect with Dr. Slava Al-Nabulsi and be part of the Chatting with Slava the Jordanian community:📸 Follow Slava: @slava_como for personal insights, stories, and inspiration.💼 Support Empowerment: @jordanian.women.entrepreneurs – celebrating and uplifting ambitious women.🦷 Smile with Us: @greenwooddentalpartners – bringing bright smiles to every face. 👉 Engage with us by:💬 Sharing your thoughts on the episode in the comments or DMs.📲 Tagging us in your posts and stories.🔗 Sharing the podcast with your friends and family. Let’s grow, inspire, and empower together! 🌟 #ChattingWithSlava

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• From Brooklyn to Breakthroughs: Gisselle Alvarez on Culture, Motherhood, and the Power of Mindset

  Send 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 shifts and mindset changes that shaped the woman she has become — rooted in resilience, compassion, and generational hope.This episode isn’t just a personal story — it’s a mirror for anyone navigating the balance between cultural heritage and personal growth, especially in the immigrant and first-gen experience. Gisselle’s story reminds us that mindset is everything — and that healing, strength, and purpose can blossom in the most unexpected places.📲 Connect with Gisselle on TikTok: @gcooks_Support the showStay Connected and Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Connect with Dr. Slava Al-Nabulsi and be part of the Chatting with Slava the Jordanian community:📸 Follow Slava: @slava_como for personal insights, stories, and inspiration.💼 Support Empowerment: @jordanian.women.entrepreneurs – celebrating and uplifting ambitious women.🦷 Smile with Us: @greenwooddentalpartners – bringing bright smiles to every face. 👉 Engage with us by:💬 Sharing your thoughts on the episode in the comments or DMs.📲 Tagging us in your posts and stories.🔗 Sharing the podcast with your friends and family. Let’s grow, inspire, and empower together! 🌟 #ChattingWithSlava

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• Navigating Higher Education as Arab American Immigrants

  Send 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 unlimited potential within every immigrant journey.Support the showStay Connected and Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Connect with Dr. Slava Al-Nabulsi and be part of the Chatting with Slava the Jordanian community:📸 Follow Slava: @slava_como for personal insights, stories, and inspiration.💼 Support Empowerment: @jordanian.women.entrepreneurs – celebrating and uplifting ambitious women.🦷 Smile with Us: @greenwooddentalpartners – bringing bright smiles to every face. 👉 Engage with us by:💬 Sharing your thoughts on the episode in the comments or DMs.📲 Tagging us in your posts and stories.🔗 Sharing the podcast with your friends and family. Let’s grow, inspire, and empower together! 🌟 #ChattingWithSlava

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