The Hidden Coconuts

Agnibarna Hassan & Maira Anser
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We dive into the effects of having been born and/or raised in North America, while our roots trace back to South Asia. We tackle stereotypes and outdated notions to show how much our stories vary from one another, yet how much they are the same.

  1. 02/07/2024

    Where is the Humanity? (Feat. Mariam Meddoui)

    SPECIAL EPISODE - We are joined by Mariam Meddoui, a half-Palestinian, half-Lebanese Canadian who shares unique and personal insights into the genocide happening right now in Palestine. At a time when basic human rights are being violated, her stories about her family and their connection to their homeland provide a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for justice and calling for a ceasefire. Mariam also clears up common misconceptions and mislabelling of current events, and recounts a moving conversation her mother had with Canada's Prime Minister. Her message is one of hope and resilience, even in the face of adversity. TW: this episode covers sensitive topics like death/murder, attacks, bombs, and genocide.

    Where is the Humanity? (Feat. Mariam Meddoui)

  2. 03/04/2023

    Crossing Borders (Feat. Melany Roa)

    For this season’s final episode, we are so excited to share a conversation we had with Melany Roa back in September. Melany lives in Mexico and is medical student there, sharing with us her experience as a future doctor, the impacts pop culture and social media have had on her world and her favourite holiday - el Día de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead - and this is only the tip of the iceberg. We feel like brand new people after chatting with Mel because of the insight she carries! Her moving stories allowed us to reflect deeply on love and life. It was cool to compare and contrast our differing cultures, chat about shared experiences and listen to the first-hand experience Mel went through during a massive earthquake in Mexico. TW: Earthquakes, death

    Crossing Borders (Feat. Melany Roa)

  3. 01/31/2023

    From Far and Wide, O Canada (Feat. Emmett Mark)

    In this inspiring episode, Agnibarna and Maira are joined by graduate student Emmett Mark, who recounts his involvement in politics and experiences as an activist. Emmett is a third-generation Chinese Canadian who has witnessed societal change on the large scale--through the rising social status of his family and the increasing diversity within the Parliament. He gives unique insight into political life and advises us on the importance of raising our voices.

    From Far and Wide, O Canada (Feat. Emmett Mark)

  4. 12/30/2022

    Love, Grief, and Loss (Feat. Namita Patel)

    Content Warning: death, blood, “purity”. In the last episode for 2022, Agnibarna & Maira are joined by Namita Patel, a South African-Canadian self-proclaimed Brownie of Indian descent. Namita discusses coming to Canada during her pre-teen years, and what she has learned about marriage and arranged marriages. She is studying Psychology & Thanatology, so we were also treated with a different approach to loss and grief and how this is affected by cultural differences. Grief is an interesting concept, socially. On one hand, we are told to conceal our emotions and keep it to a minimum, yet when we bounce back and are ready to continue with life, we are judged for moving on too quickly. This is a great time to remind ourselves that grief is not a linear process. Humans like things to be simple, clear cut, but the thing is, we are anything but. Grief is not a linear process, and neither are our moods.

    Love, Grief, and Loss (Feat. Namita Patel)

  5. 11/29/2022

    What Will People Think?

    The majority world population, outside of the Western World, are conditioned to think of how their actions will be perceived by others before considering how they will benefit themselves. Agnibarna (and her box of cross-cultural psychology studies) share an epiphany - perhaps it is not her genetic disposition, but the way she was brought up and reinforced that led her to develop social anxiety. She and Maira explore the realms of individualistic and collectivistic cultures to conclude that one cannot understand the world through one--often Eurocentric--lens. They look into the impact their extended family back in South Asia has had on them, spilling some good ol' tea...or should we say, chai.

  6. 11/03/2022

    Marwan in Montréal (Feat. Marwan Fatah)

    Agnibarna and Maira are joined by Marwan Fatah, who immigrated to Montréal from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at age 18 -- alone, as a student! He recounts his journey arriving to this brand new place and shares the challenges he faced along the way, like learning two new languages at once, adjusting to Canadian weather and living away from his beloved family. It was an honour, to hear your perspective and insights, Marwan!

    Marwan in Montréal (Feat. Marwan Fatah)

  7. 10/18/2022

    Sari, I’m Being Myself

    With Paris Fashion Week having just wrapped up, we remembered a discussion we had during New York Fashion Week about the FIRST Bangladeshi, Transgender woman to attend… and in a saree on top of that! What a wonderful way to represent not only her authentic self to the world, but also represent the rich, beautiful Bangladeshi culture. This reminds us of our own experiences with cultural clothing growing up, and we dive into how the school system & our relationships with our parents have shaped us today.

  8. 09/26/2022

    He/They/She ConformiTEA (Feat. Katie Leung)

    Agnibarna and Maira are joined by Katie (she/they), a Chinese-Canadian student who recounts her past experiences surrounding gender norms, culture and the effects of nostalgia on her present-day life.

    He/They/She ConformiTEA (Feat. Katie Leung)
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We dive into the effects of having been born and/or raised in North America, while our roots trace back to South Asia. We tackle stereotypes and outdated notions to show how much our stories vary from one another, yet how much they are the same.

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  • Creator
    Agnibarna Hassan & Maira Anser
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Agnibarna Hassan & Maira Anser
  • Show Website
    The Hidden Coconuts