najwa zebian

Welcome to the inaugural episode of In The Clear!

In today's enlightening conversation, we dive deep into the foundational principles of living a truly authentic life, both individually and in relationships, by starting with the most fundamental question: "Who am I?" In a world filled with distractions, external influences, and ever-evolving personal and professional relationships, it's easy to lose touch with our true selves. Join us as we unpack the transformative power of self-awareness and offer actionable steps and insights to help you reconnect with your authentic self and nurture genuine connections with others.

Whether you're on a journey of self-discovery, building meaningful relationships, or simply seeking clarity in your everyday life, this episode is the perfect starting point to clear away the noise and embrace your authentic self. Tune in and let's embark on this journey to "start with who" together.

In The Clear, with Dr. Najwa Zebian and Stephan Maighan. Helping you gain clarity on all aspects of your life using a balanced approach that employs both logic and emotion.

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Baktash and Najwa Zebian discuss what it means to build a home within yourself, rather than building your home in other people. As someone who spent most of her life aching to be loved and validated by others, Najwa is now able to teach people through her book Welcome Home how to build a strong foundation of self love, self acceptance and self awareness.

Also discussed is how Najwa's Lebanese-Canadian upbringing shaped how she makes meaning in the world, her decision to no longer wear a hijab and depart from the identity of "the good girl" for the sake of others, the origin story of her book Welcome Home, and her thoughts on the craft of poetry. She even reads a poem from the book for us!

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world.  She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her fourth book, Welcome Home: A Guide for Building a Home for Your Soul will be released in June 2021. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk “Finding Home Through Poetry” has been viewed over more than 100,000 times.

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Book: https://www.welcomehomebook.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/najwazebian

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Credits
Produced and hosted by: Baktash Ahadi
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Audio engineering by: Joseph Gangemi
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Digital Marketing & Media by: Katherine An
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Theme music by: Qais Essar
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Artwork by: Masheed Ahadi
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Episode Music Credits
"Be Still" by Doug Kaufman
"Horizon" by Cloud Cover
"Pilgrim" by Some Were At Sea