Shay w Ahwa: The Sips of Sanity Podcast
A bilingual podcast in Arabic and English, specially designed for Arab women with western influences. Hosted by Nancy and Nesreen, two mothers and friends, who are on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. They aim to uncover life's complexities sharing stories and insights in a relatable and insightful manner. In the first season, "Reflections" they will lead you down memory lane, revisiting significant moments in their lives, offering valuable insights and lessons learned. From choosing a life partner to navigating the complexities of being stay-at-home moms and expat life. They will cover topics such as relationships, communication, and boundaries that resonate with the human experience. The season will wrap up with discussions on creating a nurturing environment, forgiveness, and manifesting your dreams. Join us every Wednesday, and let's sip on some sanity together. ♥ With love, Nancy and Nesreen
Episodes
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 7 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONS
This week, they explore the chaos of social drama—especially within women’s friendships. From gossip to emotional burnout, they unpack what fuels drama, why it spreads, and how to step away from it.
They reflect on a weeklong challenge of avoiding negativity, and dive into how drama shows up even more in expat life where family support is limit...
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 6 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: “INTENTIONS”
In this episode, they dive into a sensitive yet often avoided topic: the messy middle. Many women face a chaotic midlife phase shaped by hormonal shifts, shifting identities, and big life choices.
For one week, they journaled their emotions and triggers to better understand their own messy middle—while also researching women’s hormonal cycles...
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 5 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONS
This week, Nancy and Nesreen dive into a personal fitness challenge: 45 minutes of movement every day for one week. They share how it reshaped their views on exercise and what it taught them about their bodies, energy, and aging.
In this episode, they explore the role of movement in everyday life—from mobility and flexibility to strength and he...
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 4 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONS
In this episode, they take on a week-long nutrition challenge—exploring how food and fasting affect their bodies, energy, and emotions. Along the way, they discover the power of bio-individuality and the importance of tuning into their own nutritional needs.
Expect honest reflections on calorie counting, the scale debate, and what it means to t...
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 3 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONS
This week, they reconnect with nature’s core elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Air—by spending a week grounding, sun-soaking, hydrating, and deep breathing. In a world that moves fast, they slow down and reflect on how these basic connections impact our mood, health, and balance.
In this episode, they’ll:
- Share their personal experience of em...
Join Nancy and Nesreen in Episode 2 of Season 2 of “Shay w Ahwa”: INTENTIONS
This week, they explore the question: Why do we sleep? After committing to 8 hours of sleep each night for a week, they reflect on what they learned—about rest, recovery, and how sleep shapes every part of our lives.
In this episode, they’ll:
- Share their sleep challenge experience
- Discuss why sleep is so often overlooked
- Break down the science...
WHAT IF I CHANGE THE NARRATIVE?
The Week I Set My Intentions
Join Nancy and Nesreen in the first episode of Season 2 of Shay w Ahwa, titled “INTENTIONS.” After the success of Season 1, they return with a new challenge: to live more intentionally—one habit, one week at a time.
In this kickoff episode, they reflect on their journey so far, explore how Season 2 came to life, and dive into the concept of neuroplasticity—how ...
Season 2: INTENTIONS
This season, we’re aligning our intentions with our values and true selves. Each episode features a new challenge as we explore, “What if…?”—testing habits and ideas that claim to improve our lives.
Join us for a journey of transformation, growth, and intentional living—one week at a time.
الموسم التاني: نوايا
في الموسم ده، بنحاول نعيش بنوايا واضحة متماشية مع قيمنا ونفسنا الح...
E16- The Day I Got Out Of My Own Way!
In the final episode of season one, Nancy and Nesreen dive into their deep-seated self-limiting beliefs and the transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth that led them to uncover and possibly challenge these beliefs. They explore the essence of self-limiting beliefs, examining why individuals hold onto them, offering insights into the ways they attempte...
E15- The Day I Manifested My Life!
Join Nancy and Nesreen as they dive into a widely discussed yet contentious subject in today's society: the concept of manifestation. Through sharing their individual experiences of how manifestation has validated itself to them, they present their perspectives on actualizing the life one desires. Together, they aim to unravel the depths of this concept, evaluate its va...
E14- The Day I Chose Peace!
Join Nancy and Nesreen as they dive into the intricate and deeply personal topic of forgiveness. Through sharing their own experiences, they aim to comprehend the complexities of forgiveness, exploring its essence and the challenges that make it a daunting process. Unveiling the layers of pain and occasional suffering intertwined with forgiveness, they shed light on this difficult ...
E13- The Day My House Turned Into A Home!
Join Nancy and Nesreen on a delightful journey as they embark on the endeavor to arrange and beautify their living spaces. They will explore various organization techniques and design concepts such as the concept of hygge and the concept of minimalism. They share their stories of their transformation of houses into homes, detailing the challenges they encountered al...
E12- The Day I Found Connection!
Join Nancy and Nesreen on their journey through the intricate world of relationships. They share the stories of their pursuit of unraveling and understanding the mysteries of relationships, diving into various elements such as love languages, attachment styles, and human behavioral types. They explore signs of both healthy and unhealthy relationships, as well as the attributes...
E11- The Day I Stopped Talking!
Join Nancy and Nesreen on their personal growth journey as they dive into the intricacies of communication — a pivotal moment when they realized the power of communication patterns! With a shared desire to comprehend interpersonal communication dynamics, they unravel the essence of effective communication and the obstacles one might encounter in this regard. Offering practical ...
E10- The Day I Said No!
Join Nancy and Nesreen in their contemplation of the journey towards establishing healthy and effective boundaries, reflecting on a pivotal moment when their boundaries were weak. They dive into defining boundaries and the significance of setting healthy boundaries that prioritize one’s needs while respecting the needs of others. The discussion also revolves around the impact of weak o...
EPISODE 9 THE DAY I MET MYSELF !
Join Nancy and Nesreen as they revisit one of the significant milestones in their personal development journey, the moment they uncovered their true selves. The quest for self-awareness began when they started questioning their feelings and behaviors, seeking answers as to why they have them. They dive into the importance of self-awareness and share insights on how to attain ...
E8 - THE DAY I WAS CALLED ‘TUNT!’
Join Nancy and Nesreen as they embark on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery in the realm of beauty and aging from a female perspective. Their exploration touches on moments of heightened awareness of aging and the societal pressures to conform to standards of beauty and youth. They dive into the challenges of recognizing their intrinsic beauty in a world that pla...
E7- THE DAY I MANNED UP!
Join Nancy and Nesreen on their journey of exploring true feminism and the impact of feminine and masculine energies on their identity as women. They will dive into moments when they embraced their feminine side and delegated traditionally masculine responsibilities, challenging societal norms. In the Seventh episode of the first season, titled "Reflections," they question c...
E6- THE DAY MY MIND BETRAYED ME!
Join Nancy and Nesreen as they embark on a journey of personal development and self-exploration, diving into the moment their mind seemed to have a mind of its own. In the sixth episode of the first season, titled "Reflections," they plunge into the realm of mental well-being and emotional balance, shedding light on the difficulties that arise when mental health is d...
E5 - The Day My Body Gave Out!
Join Nancy and Nesreen as they embark on their journey of personal growth and self-discovery by revisiting the day their bodies reached their limit. In the fifth episode of season one, titled "Reflections," they delve into the emotional landscape of facing health challenges and dive into the reasons behind the common tendency to neglect our physical well-being. They w...
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