Anyone Soft and Strong Podcast
Anyone Soft and Strong is a podcast that gives you a glimpse into intimate, vulnerable stories and conversations between Aridja and her guests. Each week a stranger becomes a friend, an ally, and a teacher, as host Safi Alimasi covers both familiar and new stories around the human experience and everything in between. Tune in weekly to meet someone new
Episodes
26 episodes
25. Navigating Social Media, Insecurities and self Doubt
In this week's episode, I reflect on my love-hate relationship with social media, the positive and negative impact on my life. I talk about my struggle with finding a balance between being an active user while ensuring my mental health stays in...
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24. Being a TKC Part 2. Embracing Chinese Heritage : Darius
This week's episode is a follow-up episode on last's week's conversation on being a third culture kid in Canada. This week I invite Darius for a conversation about his experience being born in Canada with Parents who are from Hong Kong. Darius ...
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45:47
23. Being a Third Culture kid, Redefining Identity: Mahneet Jawanda
In this week's episode, I invite my friend Mahneet for a conversation on the experiences we have as Third Culture Kids living in Canada. Mahneet and I discuss what it's like navigating both her Indian and Canadian cultures and f...
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47:42
22. Travels with Caroline Westberg
Ever want to pack your bags leave everything behind to travel and explore the world? I think the answer is yes for most of us. Well, meet Caro, who is currently travelling with her partner and their cute dog Baloo. Tune in to hear everything ab...
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53:34
21. Responding to Assumptions About Me
Last week I asked my Instagram community to send me questions or assumptions they had about me. In this episode, I go over each question in dept. Tune in to see which assumptions were spot on and which ones were a total miss.
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20. Connections with Impact: Ayobami Ige
This week on the podcast I am joined by my guest Ayo. Ayo and I have a conversation about the connections we have with people we meet as we go through life and the role they play in shaping who we become. Ayo reflects on his relationship ...
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46:19
19. To Choose happiness: Gratitude
Back this week with a new episode talking all things gratitude. Gratitude is key in finding happiness through the day-to-day moments of life. I have learned that each time I spend reflecting on what I have in life, is a moment to dig deeper and...
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18. Living in the Refugee Camp & the Glow-up : Loi Marie Esengi
This week on the podcast with my guest Loi we reflect on our time living as refugees in Tanzania. We talk about our favourite memories and fundamental values forward. I am always grateful for every moment I get to reflect on the exp...
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45:37
17. Thank You, Next . Dating after a Breakup : Adriana Maria
This week on the podcast, Adriana is back for part 2 of our previous episode together (An Ode to Breakups ). We discuss the feeling of getting back into the dating pool, how to know when you are ready to date again after coming out of...
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16. Overcoming Alcohol Addictions: Amrit Jawanda
In this week's episode on the podcast, I invited Amrit for a raw and open conversation on his lifelong journey struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Amrit shares the story of how he decided to quit drinking and accepted to re...
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15. To my Grandmother , I miss You
In March 2021 I received news of my grandmother passing. Although she was sick most of my life, and this is something I should have expected. I was still shocked and experienced pain from realizing that she was no longer on this earth with me. ...
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14. Let's talk about Friendships : Wole Jr.
In this episode, Wole and I discuss our friendship relationships. We dive into our experiences making friends, maintaining them as we move through different stages of our lives. We also talk about whether men and women can really be...
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13. Decolonizing Mental Health: Nitu from The Colour Factor
Continuing with Mental Health Awareness month this week, I invite Nitu from the Colour Factor, a non-profit organization based in Calgary. The Colour Factor aims to decolonize mental health for BIPoC by creating space...
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47:40
12. Anxieties, Depression and Self Awareness: Byren Gregorchuk
May is mental health awareness month. Creating awareness around our well-being is very important especially during a pandemic. We need more support now than ever before. In this week's episode, I invited Byren to the podcast ...
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11. Faith, Islam and Observing Ramadan : Dua Hamed & Dalia
There is something beautiful about being intentional with how we show up in our communities. Being our true authentic self, regardless of the world's perception of our beliefs and the relationship we have with the creator. In...
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10. Writing to Heal: Journaling
As a kid, you probably had a Diary to rush home to where you wrote about how exciting your day was, the boys you had a crush on, the friends that made school exciting and tolerable. Well, I didn't have that. So you can imagine my...
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34:52
9.An Ode to Breakups : Adriana Maria
Breakups are hard, we've all been there. At times it will feel as the world is coming to an end and there is nothing else to live for. But again, it could be an opportunity to start over and find one's true self. In thi...
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8. Love at First Swipe: Douglas & Jose
In this episode, I invite Douglas and Jose to the podcast . The couple share an intimate story of finding each other in the age of online dating. A classic Tinderella story, where things changed when they both decided to swipe right. ...
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49:09
7. Grieving the Loss of a Loved One: Grace Fanhbulleh
Losing someone close to us can be one of the hardest life challenges. The truth is the death of a loved one is something that almost everyone will experience at least once in their lifetime. And yet this is a life experience that is...
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55:44
6. A Fresh Start: Moving to Montreal
Moving to a new city can be nerve-wracking. But the truth is, the rewards that come from taking that leap of faith to step outside the comfort zone are something that anyone who has moved cities whether it be for jobs, pleasure, or even a...
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43:33
5. Being Metis In Canada: Jazz Danis
This week, I invited my friend Jazz Danis to the podcast. I interviewed Jazz on her experience of what means to be Metis in Canada. Jazz speaks on her journey reconnecting to her heritage and shares how despite all the challenges th...
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58:02
4. Moving Beyond Shame: Sex and Menstruations - Wenlan
This week on the podcast to celebrate International Women’s Day, I invited my dear friend Wenlan for a conversation on all things sex and period. The taboo topics of our lifetime. Wenlan shares memories from her childhood getting her firs...
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3. What about Diversity? Jasmine Smikle
This week in honour of Black History Month, I invited jasmine Smikle to the podcast. Jasmine shared her experience growing up in Canada as a black woman living in a predominantly white society. We discuss the need for representation, dive...
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56:51
2. To Our Immigration Stories: Dua Hamed
In this episode, I invited Dua Hamed. Dua recounts her story and experience leaving her native home country Iraq to embark on a journey seeking a new home In Canada. This is a story of love, resilience and finding one's true sel...
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1. To Anyone With a Passion: Jacquie Uche
In this episode, with my guest Jacquie, we have a conversation on the journey of turning passionate ideas into reality. The fears of stepping outside the comfort zone and the desire to leave something behind to be remembered for.
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