Sisters Unfiltered: Recent Episodes
Mariam Zaidi, Sara Zaidi
Sisters Mariam and Sara Zaidi dive into candid conversations about growing up as women of color, Desi, and Muslim American, as well as issues faced in their childhood and young adult lives. The two will divulge in topics close to home-- identity, cultural and social issues, religious conversations, and mental health concerns.
In this episode, Mariam and Sara talk about birthdays and how they feel about them. They share memories of their birthdays over the years, struggles with certain years of their life, and their overall perception of having a day dedicated to celebrate one's birth.
In this episode, Mariam and Sara take a trip down memory lane to reflect on how they used to be in middle school and in high school, and how they have grown over the years.
Disclaimer: This episode may be triggering to some people, as body weight and image are discussed. In a more serious episode, Sara and Mariam talk about their insecurities regarding body image as well as how desi culture places a high standard on women's beauty.
Mariam and Sara share what the last 6 months have been like for them in the midst of a global pandemic. Sara, a recent high school graduate talks about the events she's missed out on and how she's coped into her transition into college. Mariam gets open and honest about how she has dealt with uncertainty, and what she does to help manage anxiety.
DISCLAIMER: We are NOT experts and are not certified to give medical advice. Please use the resources below if you are in need of professional help.
- https://www.211.org/services/covid19#Resources
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800-273-8255)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800-799-7233)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Hotline: 800-950-NAMI
- Psychology Today (great resource to search for therapists)
Join Mariam and Sara in their second episode about identity, more specifically, their Shia Muslim identity. Listen as Mariam shares her perspective in distinguishing religion with spirituality as well as Sara, in talking about her individual connection with God and interpretation of collectivism, individuality, and judgement within the Muslim community.
Mariam and Sara go back to their childhood and talk about what it was like growing up and being Desi. They share funny stories and personal experiences that surprised each other and are honest about how their identity has changed over time.
An introduction of Mariam and Sara setting the stage for future episodes. The sisters cover general topics they hope to share later on.