Third Culture Therapy

Layla Maghribi
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A podcast exploring how social identity and cultural heritage impact mental and emotional health. Through conversations with people from different backgrounds and professions, Third Culture Therapy's host Layla Maghribi delves into the layers of social, cultural, religious and political factors that add complexity to caring for our inner well-being. Listen to interviews with third culture artists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, healers, therapists and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Arab psychedelics? The society dedicated to culturally-informed doses of healing.

    25 FEB

    Arab psychedelics? The society dedicated to culturally-informed doses of healing.

    In this episode, Layla speaks with Nat Rustom, a Lebanese clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Arab Psychedelic Society. Together, they explore psychedelic-assisted therapy through an Arab and culturally rooted lens. From the role of indigenous practices through community-based healing to the complexities of working with psychedelics within legal and cultural frameworks. Nat shares their personal journey into psychology and how reclaiming ancestral and regional knowledge can reshape mental healthcare in Arab communities.   💬 Topics Covered: ✔️ What psychedelic-assisted therapy can look like in Arab contexts  ✔️ Nat’s journey into psychology and psychedelic work ✔️ MDMA, trauma, and culturally informed healing ✔️ Indigenous knowledge, local plant medicines, and ancestral practices ✔️ Legal and cultural challenges of integrating psychedelics into therapy ✔️ The mission and future of the Arab Psychedelic Society ✔️ Community care and collective healing beyond Western models   00:00 Introduction to Third Culture Therapy 00:10 Meet Nat Rustom: Clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Arab Psychedelic Society 00:57 Nat's journey into mental health and psychedelics 01:58 First encounter with MDMA 06:12 Cultural impact on psychedelic experiences 08:41 Culturally informed and rooted approaches in therapy 09:50 Challenges and opportunities in integrating psychedelics 14:43 The Arab psychedelic society: mission and initiatives 16:33 The role of psychedelics in trauma therapy 33:04 Future directions and hopes for psychedelic therapy in Arab communities   🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture! Follow Third Culture Therapy on  🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 Instagram  Support the show: Like, follow, and share 💛

    39 min
  2. What is Black British identity today? Navigating belonging and representation with writer Yomi Adegoke

    11 FEB

    What is Black British identity today? Navigating belonging and representation with writer Yomi Adegoke

    In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with award-winning journalist, author, and cultural commentator Yomi Adegoke about the intersections of culture, identity, and mental wellbeing. Drawing on her experiences growing up Nigerian-British, Yomi reflects on representation, online accountability, and the complexities of Black British identity in media and public discourse. Layla and Yomi explore cultural heritage, community grounding, and the ongoing challenges and progress in creating more nuanced and inclusive narratives. 💬 Topics Covered:✔️ Black British identity and cultural diversity✔️ Growing up Nigerian-British and navigating belonging✔️ Representation, visibility, and media narratives✔️ Online accountability, backlash, and mental health✔️ Writing Slay In Your Lane and centring Black women✔️ Anti-racist literature and political shifts post-2020✔️ Community, heritage, and grounding practices 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:54 Exploring Cultural Identity 02:16 Black British Identity and Influences 04:22 Navigating Cultural Differences 06:46 The Impact of Representation 11:30 Writing 'Slay In Your Lane' 15:17 Comparing Black British and American Experiences 21:12 Reflections on Progress and Challenges 24:16 Navigating Post-2020 Social Dynamics 24:43 The Backlash and Political Shifts 25:32 The Importance of Anti-Racist Literature 28:37 Writing for Black Women 31:49 Exploring Fiction During Lockdown 33:09 The Complexity of Online Accountability 40:03 Balancing Online Presence and Mental Health 43:03 Grounding in Community and Heritage 45:10 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture!Follow Third Culture Therapy on🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 InstagramSupport the show: Like, follow, and share 💛

    47 min
  3. What's the harm in a fetish? On sexualised stereotypes from ex-model and author Kaila Yu

    28 JAN

    What's the harm in a fetish? On sexualised stereotypes from ex-model and author Kaila Yu

    Exploring Asian Fetishisation and Self-Discovery with Kaila YuIn this episode, Layla Maghribi speaks with Kaila Yu, a Taiwanese American writer, model, and singer, about her memoir Fetishised: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. Together, they unpack the fetishisation of East Asian women in Western media and culture, Kaila’s experiences in the entertainment industry, and the personal cost of navigating visibility, desirability, and stereotype. The conversation explores identity, recovery, self-love, and the ongoing process of healing through self-reflection and culturally aware care. 💬 Topics Covered: ✔️ Asian fetishisation and “yellow fever” in Western culture ✔️ Kaila’s journey through the entertainment industry ✔️ Historical roots of racialized beauty standards ✔️ Family dynamics, identity, and cultural pressure ✔️ Addiction, recovery, and self-reckoning ✔️ Therapy, mental health, and self-love ✔️ Healing as an ongoing, non-linear process 00:00 Introduction to Third Culture Therapy 00:12 Meet Kaila Yu: Author and Entertainer 00:42 Exploring 'Fetishise': A Deep Dive into Kaila's Book 01:35 Kaila's Journey in the Entertainment Industry 02:55 The Impact of Cultural Stereotypes 04:52 Personal Experiences and Family Dynamics 06:13 Defining and Discussing Fetishisation 07:44 Historical Context and Personal Reckoning 13:07 Addiction, Recovery, and Self-Reflection 14:01 The Role of Family and Cultural Background 17:37 Therapy, Self-Love, and Moving Forward 32:14 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture!Follow Third Culture Therapy on🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 InstagramSupport the show: Like, follow, and share 💛

    42 min
  4. Season 4 Trailer

    SEASON 4, EPISODE 31 TRAILER

    Season 4 Trailer

    Third Culture Therapy is back on the 28th of January with a slate of riveting new episodes! From entrepreneurs to healers, entertainers to storytellers, tune in to hear our exceptional guests share their personal and professional insight on how culture shapes mental and emotional wellbeing. Out every other Wednesday. Click follow now to never miss an episode!

    1 min
  5. Stories of return: identity & displacement with TCT pod's Layla Maghribi

    21/05/2025

    Stories of return: identity & displacement with TCT pod's Layla Maghribi

    This podcast episode is published in collaboration with Hadar's Web and Third Culture Therapy. In this episode of Hadar's Web, host of Third Culture Therapy Layla Maghribi shares personal stories of ancestral pilgrimage to Libya and Syria. She traces her family history of activism against colonialism, which she continues through her own work, and highlights the critical history of Italian colonialism in Libya that is so often overlooked. In conversation with Hadar Cohen, Layla explores the mental health impacts of exile, the necessity of community to regional resilience, and the centrality of Palestinian liberation. *** Hadar's Web is hosted by Hadar Cohen, an Arab Jewish scholar, mystic and artist. She teaches spirituality and Jewish mysticism at Malchut, a spiritual skill building school teaching direct experience of God. Hadar is a Jewish mystic who builds decolonial frameworks to worship God. Hadar is an artist weaving the spiritual with the political through the artistic mediums of performance, movement, writing, weaving, sound, and ritual. To learn more about Hadar, visit hadarcohen.me //@hadarcohen32 To study at her mystical school, check out malchut.one. Subscribe to her Substack to stay tuned to latest episodes and offerings hadarcohen.substack.com Hadar's Web is a podcast featuring community conversations on spirituality, healing, justice, and art. You can follow Layla at laylamaghribi.com, substack.com/@thirdculturetherapy & on Instagram @laylamaghribi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 26m
  6. What stories do our bodies carry? Healing wounds of displacement through somatics work with Nisrine Maktabi

    30/04/2025

    What stories do our bodies carry? Healing wounds of displacement through somatics work with Nisrine Maktabi

    Nisrine Maktabi is a Lebanese Canadian psychotherapist, trauma-informed coach, and founder of Rooted and Resilient, a program supporting multicultural individuals in reclaiming belonging and inner peace. In this intimate conversation, Nisrine joins Third Culture Therapy podcast to explore the invisible threads of intergenerational trauma, the grief we inherit, and the embodied paths to healing. We speak candidly about tracing ancestry, reclaiming joy through storytelling, and how somatic therapy helps multicultural communities move from survival to connection. 💬 Topics Covered: ✔️Tracing ancestry and grief after loss ✔️How unacknowledged grief shows up in high-functioning adults ✔️The sacredness of ancestral storytelling and cultural grief ✔️What healing looks like in a trauma-informed lens ✔️Somatic tools: breath, movement, self-touch, and sensory grounding ✔️ Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work ✔️From blame to compassion in parent-child dynamics ✔️The power of community healing and group therapy Learn more about Nisrine here 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health & culture! Follow Third Culture Therapy on 🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 Instagram Support the show: Like, follow, and share 💛 This episodes is sponsored by luxury hair wrap brand Paradise Fold. Listeners get a special discount with the code TCT10.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  7. Is wellness only for the privileged? Reclaiming space with Heal Magazine’s Selma

    16/04/2025

    Is wellness only for the privileged? Reclaiming space with Heal Magazine’s Selma

    In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Selma, the Moroccan-Dutch creator of Heal Magazine, a wellness platform created to centre diverse voices and increase representation in conversations around mental health. They explore how mainstream wellness often misses the mark, what it means to create community-led healing spaces, and the highs and lows of creating new narrative spaces in media. 💬 Topics Covered: ✔️Why the wellness industry feels “vanilla” to many ✔️The lack of representation in mainstream wellness content ✔️The power of ancestral healing and intergenerational trauma ✔️Challenges in building inclusive wellness spaces and media ✔️The future of Heal Magazine and in-person community ✔️Selma’s personal rituals for maintaining mental well-being 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health & culture! Follow Third Culture Therapy on 🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 Instagram Support the show: Like, follow, and share 💛 This episodes is sponsored by luxury hair wrap brand Paradise Fold. Listeners get a special discount with the code TCT10.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  8. How does Islamophobia shape our mental health? Finding strength in collective grief

    02/04/2025

    How does Islamophobia shape our mental health? Finding strength in collective grief

    How does Islamophobia shape our mental health? In this powerful conversation, we explore the deep psychological toll of racism, internalised Islamophobia, and the struggle for belonging. Our guest, Shaista Aziz, a British-Pakistani writer, politician, stand-up comedian, and fearless advocate, shares her personal journey of reckoning with these forces.  As the co-founder of The Three Hijabis, Shaista has dedicated herself to tackling racism in football and challenging gendered Islamophobia head-on. She speaks candidly about the complexities of identity, community, and faith.  We discuss the profound impact of recent global events, particularly the genocide in Gaza, on our collective grief and resilience. This episode is an invitation to confront the ways racism permeates our inner worlds and how we can reclaim our mental well-being through solidarity, compassion, and community healing. 🎙 Topics Covered: ✔️ The hidden weight of internalised Islamophobia ✔️ How racism shapes our mental and emotional well-being ✔️ The role of faith and spirituality in resilience ✔️ Collective grief as a form of love and resistance ✔️ The importance of finding and creating spaces for healing Tune in for an unfiltered discussion on navigating identity, pain, and strength in an unjust world. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health & culture! Follow Third Culture Therapy on 🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 Instagram This episodes is sponsored by luxury hair wrap brand Paradise Fold. Listeners get a special discount with the code TCT10.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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A podcast exploring how social identity and cultural heritage impact mental and emotional health. Through conversations with people from different backgrounds and professions, Third Culture Therapy's host Layla Maghribi delves into the layers of social, cultural, religious and political factors that add complexity to caring for our inner well-being. Listen to interviews with third culture artists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, healers, therapists and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Layla Maghribi
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Layla Maghribi
  • Show Website
    Third Culture Therapy

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