Chaivory Tower

Chaivory Tower
Chaivory Tower

Chaivory Tower is a podcast about public policy, urban planning, pop culture, and more. Hosted by Sidra and Zainab, drinking chai & reporting live from the ivory tower. https://linktr.ee/chaivorytower

  1. Ramadan Reflections

    04/29/2022

    Ramadan Reflections

    Zainab and Sidra recorded this episode while fasting, so please excuse the delirium. In this episode, they reflect on spiritual renewal during Ramadan, Online Muslim traditions, and propose some more Whacky Ideas for a Better World.

    29 min

  2. 04/28/2022

    Chaos! At the Masjid

    Sid and Z share stories about going to the masjid in Ramadan. It's not the holy month without a little bit of chaos in the mosque and honestly we wouldn't have it any other way.

    9 min
  3. Progress over Perfection

    03/28/2022

    Progress over Perfection

    GirlBOSS?? No! Girl, BOX your congressperson! In this episode, Sid and Z talk about shedding the need for perfection, moving through burnout, and trying to find Avan Jogia on Hinge. No Sheryl Sandberg… but we’re leaning into just being curious, chaotic, and okay with making mistakes. We’re reflecting on our journey with this podcast and launching a brand new segment called “Wacky Ideas for a Better World” where Zainab talks about why we should be allowed to fight our representatives, and Sidra proposes a National Stipend for Birthday Spa Days.

    40 min
  4. Dev Dive: The Dev Patel Episode

    08/26/2021

    Dev Dive: The Dev Patel Episode

    This episode we're doing a deep dive into Dev Patel's career and why we love him. We talk Skins, Slumdog Millionaire, and more! Dev Patel please come on our podcast.

    33 min
  5. Sisterhood/Behnchara with Saleha

    06/14/2021

    Sisterhood/Behnchara with Saleha

    This episode, we talk to Saleha (@soleha.777) the creator of @behnchara a virtual gathering space for women to come together in community. We discuss South Asian sisterhood and creating avenues for holding space for one another and healing. You can learn more and sign up to participate in behnchara gatherings at behnchara.com.

    1h 8m
  6. Minisode: Suez Canal for Dummies

    03/30/2021

    Minisode: Suez Canal for Dummies

    Bonus Episode Alert!!! Tune into our new segment "chaivory tower breaking down the news", a possibly recurring series where we read news stories and discuss them without doing any research. Join us as we talk about the ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal and ask the stupidest possible questions about it so that you don't have to. Sidra tries to figure out maps, and Z tries to remember what she learned about in her middle eastern history class ten years ago. It's not drunk history, it's just dumb bitch history. The boat might be free but we're still stuck in the aftermath of the American education system so it's not our fault. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

    11 min
  7. Tinfoil Hats & WhatsApp Chats - Exploring Conspiracy Theories

    03/11/2021

    Tinfoil Hats & WhatsApp Chats - Exploring Conspiracy Theories

    We’re kicking off 2021 with Zainab telling Sidra about her favorite conspiracy theories. 2020 was a wild ride, and we’ve seen the rise of things that are stranger than fiction, so we looked into what makes people believe in conspiracy theories. From croissants, to #FreeBritney, to the royal family, join us as we try to find the truth about some of our favorite conspiracy theories from the internet, whatsapp groups, and the Islamic school rumor mill.

    48 min
  8. The Brain Fog Diaries: Dealing with Burnout in 2020

    12/30/2020

    The Brain Fog Diaries: Dealing with Burnout in 2020

    Sidra and Zainab wrap up 2020 by talking about what the collective is feeling: burnout. Sidra shares some research about her most recent affliction. We talk about what burnout feels like, causes and systemic issues that spur burnout, and share some ideas on how to do less in 2021.  On this Episode: Symptoms of Burnout (1:29-6:10) Causes of Burnout (6:10-10:00) Of course it's the system (10:00-16:45) Burnout: pandemic edition (16:45-38:44) How to deal (38:44-end) References: The Ultimate Burnout Cure - Daily Om Brené with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle  Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski Ph.D. and Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny by Kate Manne How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell Kids These Days: Human Capital and the Making of Millennials by Malcolm Harris How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen You can get in touch with us by emailing chaivorytower@gmail.com or DMing us on Instagram/Twitter

    50 min
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Chaivory Tower is a podcast about public policy, urban planning, pop culture, and more. Hosted by Sidra and Zainab, drinking chai & reporting live from the ivory tower. https://linktr.ee/chaivorytower

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  • Creator
    Chaivory Tower
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chaivory Tower
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    Chaivory Tower

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