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In this episode, we talk about some common issues that come up when counseling TCKs. We cover types of grief and ways to resolve it as well as what to look for when you're finding a counselor, therapist or coach. As always, we don't claim to be professionals but we can speak to our experiences and what we've read. Always consult a professional for health issues mental or physical!  Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down with Nadeen Mustafa and discuss what it means to build communities, do nonprofit work, and "being true to yourself, your identity and your community through service."   Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down and talk about the global shift of the narrative surrounding the Ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians as well as the efforts that got us here. We talk about the power of a narrative to expose a cause, build a community and inspire action for the cause. Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down and talk about some of the core obstacles of community building as an artist: the inherent vulnerability of art and the common language necessary for your niche. As artists we expose our innermost thoughts and perspectives on the world which opens that door for extremely painful criticism or great intimacy and understanding. We go all over in this episode! Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down and talk about some of the core obstacles of community building as a TCK: tokenization and FOB aversion. As TCKs we are exposed to differing worldviews from an early age which opens that door to further exploration but that isn't the average case. From receiving others from the homeland to feeling out of place ourselves, we go over everything in this episode! Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Marc Owen Jones and discuss what it means to be a third culture kid, what even is nationalism, where is he from from and everything in between.  Question time asks: When the revolution in Bahrain happened, did you feel connected/engaged in what was going on? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we tackle the gorilla in the room seen across the Muslim world during the Holy month of Ramadan - overeating and food wastage - why Ramadan has become synonymous with food, its dire effects and how we can start to fix the problem. Question time asks: Commercialisation has unfortunately turned Ramadan into a month of overeating and waste. what’s the fix? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we tackle some of the challenges artists who are also content creators face in the professional world. Where is the line drawn? Is there a line? Question time asks: Why not just make what people want to buy? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we take a trip down memory, reminiscing on old memories and reflect on the fleeting nature of time. Question time asks: If TCK make their home in people; how has this pandemic impacted your feeling of “home”? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down and chat with Karin Elgai. We talk about her Jewish Libyan roots, her families journey from Napoli to occupied Palestine and her own journey from there to the USA. We talk about life in Libya before the establishment of the state of Israel, her creative path and how to make yoghurt at home! Follow Karin Elgai on Instagram: @karinelgai Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we discuss the news coming out of Libya which is exploring the idea of stripping Libyans with dual citizenship of their Libyan passport and what that ultimately means for third culture kid Libyans living abroad. This week's question time asks, what does your citizenship to Libya mean to you? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we explore the sometimes stumbling effects of over-analysing a task. It is something many of us have experienced - some more than others. World-renowned artists continue to suffer from it, so why does it happen and what's the solution? This week's question time asks, does being a third culture kid contribute to your analysis paralysis? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we explore the ups and downs of communicating with family back home before the advent of apps like Whatsapp and Viber and the many challenges faced when we finally got a hold of each other. This week's question time asks, does technology make it easier or harder to stay in touch with people? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down and chat with Enas Ismail. She takes on her journey of discovering her passion for teaching, cooking and STEM subjects, all whilst raising a family with her husband in Sweden. Follow Enas Ismail on Instagram: @my_kitchenchronicles Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! _________ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we remember the anniversary of the Libyan uprising, which saw the eventual fall of Gaddafi's 42 authoritarian rule. We remember those who sacrificed their lives for the cause and assess where we go from here.  In the question section, we ask, do you celebrate the 17th of February as an independence day? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! Photo essay of Libya's uprising: www.mohammedismail.com/libyasuprising ____ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we discuss what it means to collaborate as artists and the advantages and disadvantages that come along with that. In the question section, we ask, do you need to be a creative or artists to collaborate in art?   Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! ____ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, the three of us talk about the oft-ignored and terribly misunderstood issue of mental health in our communities. In the question section, we ask, would it cut down on social expectations, if Arabs were more understanding of mental health? Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! ____ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, as the first instalment of a new series we're introducing, Wesaal takes us through a project she is currently working on. In the question section, we discuss whether or not we need a "Culture".  Reach out to us on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! ____ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we discuss the TCK experience and whether it is the same as the human experience of wanting to belong and identify with a certain group of people. In the question section, we look at the faux pas in both cultures. Reach out to us on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! ____ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail

We've made it to 10 episodes! In this episode, we take time out to update each other on the progress made in our separate endeavours, the challenges we're currently facing and how we plan to overcome them.  Reach out to us on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc! ____ @libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril  @ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa @mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail