The Mint: Recent Episodes
The Mint
The Mint explores the dreams, aspirations and challenges of Muslims and immigrants across the diaspora. Hosts Mishkat and Huda, who between them have grown up in Ireland and Australia, invite guests who discuss a myriad of topics including code switching, living abroad, mental health, art and culture, gender dynamics, relationships and more in a casual conversation setting.
The girls discuss society's fixation with women's bodies and reputations, dating and things they wish they knew as young girls.
The pod is back! Why the long break, and some reflections from last Ramadan with practical tips on how to be ready for this Ramadan.
The girls explain why they haven't uploaded in weeks, discuss having to minimize their "Muslimness" in the workplace, and whether being a young working professional allows for space to focus on improving faith (iman).
This weeks episode we are joined by our guest Mohammed; we talk about growing up in an immigrant household, the feeling of not belonging to a tribe, the impact it has had on his mental health and challenges young men face when seeking help.
Dietician Sabrah @makeyoucook joins us to discuss preparing for Ramadan, her work as a dietician, and gives us tips on the best way to lose weight or maintain gains during Ramadan, plus what a good suhoor/iftaar should consist of! Don't forget to rate us and get in touch on instagram @themint_podcast with your comments!
Shamz joins us to discuss getting married at 38, whether she knew he was "the One", and what she's learnt about marriage in the last 2 years. The girls discuss whether marrying a "fob" is the right choice, what biodata is, and tell some hilarious stories about pick-up lines and cringey DMs.
Do I actually want to be a doctor anymore? Why does nobody bat an eyelid at all these boys becoming drug dealers? Are sons better than daughters?