In this episode of Yallah & Yap, Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna dive into a lively discussion about the roles of stay-at-home moms versus working moms. The conversation touches on societal expectations, the importance of being present in your children's lives, and balancing personal fulfillment with family responsibilities. The group debates the pros and cons of each role, shares personal experiences, and highlights the necessity of having supportive spouses.
Key themes include parenting dynamics, societal pressures, and the evolving definitions of motherhood in modern times. Tune in for an engaging take on what it means to be a mother today, regardless of your career choices.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:24 The Role of Stay-at-Home Moms
01:32 Personal Experiences and Perspectives
04:00 Balancing Career and Family
09:25 Challenges and Evolving Dynamics
20:21 Cultural and Societal Expectations
23:13 The Reality of Women's Roles in Modern Society
24:23 Historical Context: Women in Islam
25:37 The TikTok Trend and Financial Dynamics in Marriages
27:53 Balancing Career and Family: Personal Experiences
30:24 Challenging Misogynistic Views: Women Beyond Traditional Roles
33:51 The Importance of Personal Fulfillment and Happiness
39:45 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.