Sage Takes Thyme

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This is not a cooking show, but it will nourish your soul (maybe). Womena’s founders open a new dialogue with their community and give their perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. This podcast will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to reclaim and redefine the distorted narratives that surround them.

  1. BONUS | Relationships: From Red Flags to the Madonna-Wh*re Complex

    5D AGO · BONUS

    BONUS | Relationships: From Red Flags to the Madonna-Wh*re Complex

    This is a republished conversation from Season One where we dive into the ups and downs of personal relationships. In this episode, we explore the trials, mistakes, and lessons we’ve learned along the way, reflecting on the complexities of love in modern society and the growing awareness of red, green, and even beige flags that previous generations may not have noticed.  Happy New Years from all of us at Sage Takes Thyme! ✨  Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ )

    51 min
  2. BONUS | A Woman is a School with Celine Semaan

    12/22/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS | A Woman is a School with Celine Semaan

    This is a re-uploaded conversation originally released last year, in which we sit down with Céline Semaan, co-founder of The Slow Factory, to discuss her book A Woman is a School, a memoir exploring discredited ancestral tales from Lebanon and the surrounding region.They also talk about the intersections of culture and politics, Western beauty standards, immigration systems, the importance of independent platforms, and ask: Is there such a thing as an objective truth? Happy holidays from all of us at Sage Takes Thyme! 🎄✨  Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ ) - Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/Womena-Collective

    44 min
  3. S2 EP14 | 2025 was predicted? Story Thyme with "Parable of The Sower"

    12/15/2025

    S2 EP14 | 2025 was predicted? Story Thyme with "Parable of The Sower"

    In this Story Thyme book club episode, we’re talking about "Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler, a dystopian novel written in 1985 but set in 2025 that feels way too real right now. Octavia imagined a future where climate change goes unchecked, water is scarce and expensive, wealth inequality is extreme, wildfires are constant, and a fascist “Make America Great Again” style movement is rising in the United States. We reflect on why this book has resurfaced during today’s climate disasters and what it asks us about adaptability, belief, and survival. Are we already living in the world Octavia warned us about? Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ ) - Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/Womena-Collective

    17 min
  4. S2 EP13 | Are Pinkpilling and Microfeminism the Latest Feminist Trends?

    12/08/2025

    S2 EP13 | Are Pinkpilling and Microfeminism the Latest Feminist Trends?

    How much power do tiny, everyday actions have to challenge the status quo? In this episode, we explore the world of microfeminism and “pink pilling” — small, intentional acts and insights that reveal the subtle ways gender discrimination shapes our lives. From the choices we make in language and online spaces to the hidden biases we often take for granted, we unpack how awareness and simple shifts can spark sustainable change.  Tune in to explore small, actionable ways to make feminism part of everyday life. قد إيه للأفعال الصغيرة اليومية القدرة على تحدي الوضع القائم للنساء؟ في الحلقة دي، هنستكشف عالم الميكروفيمنزم و"البينك بيلينج" — أفعال صغيرة مقصودة وحقائق بتكشف الطرق الخفية اللي التمييز بين الجنسين بيأثر بيها على حياتنا. من اختياراتنا في اللغة وفي المساحات الرقمية لحد الانحيازات الخفية اللي غالبًا بنتجاهلها، في الحلقة دي بنوضح إزاي الوعي وتغييرات بسيطة ممكن تخلق تغيير مستدام.تابعونا وتعرفوا على طرق صغيرة وقابلة للتطبيق تخلي النسوية جزء من حياتنا اليومية. Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ ) - Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/Womena-Collective

    42 min
  5. S2 EP12 | Unpaid labor and weaponized incompetence: The hidden costs of women's work

    12/01/2025

    S2 EP12 | Unpaid labor and weaponized incompetence: The hidden costs of women's work

    Why do we still treat women’s labor as invisible even though society relies on it every day? In this episode, we examine the emotional, physical, and mental workload women carry at home and why it’s recognized as unpaid labor, unpacking how gender roles and social conditioning reinforce this unequal burden. We discuss the pressure placed on women across cultures, especially in Arab households, and the imbalance in modern relationships. We also explore how naming and sharing unpaid labor is key to building fairer partnerships and more balanced communities. ليه لسه بنعتبر شغل الستات غير مرئي، مع إن المجتمع بيعتمد عليه كل يوم؟ في الحلقة دي، بنناقش الحمل العاطفي والبدني والذهني اللي الستات بيشيلوه في البيت وليه بيسمى بالعمل الغير مدفوع. وبنحلل إزاي الأدوار التقليدية والتنشئة الاجتماعية بتقوي الحمل ده، وكمان الضغط اللي الستات بيتعرضوله في ثقافات مختلفة، خصوصًا في البيوت العربية، وعدم التوازن في العلاقات الحديثة. كمان بنتكلم عن أهمية إننا نسمي الشغل ده ونتقاسمه عشان نقدر نبني شراكات أكتر عدل ومجتمعات أكتر توازن. Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ )

    52 min
  6. S2 EP11 | Embodying Pleasure and Unlearning Sex as a Performative Act With Mariam Aziz

    11/24/2025

    S2 EP11 | Embodying Pleasure and Unlearning Sex as a Performative Act With Mariam Aziz

    Sex Therapist and Educator Mariam Aziz (@mariam.aziz.sextherapy) joins us to explore why women’s pleasure is often overlooked and how desire naturally shifts over time. We discuss cultural shame, communication barriers — especially in Arabic — and practical ways couples can enjoy sex more. Consent is part of every moment, and Mariam explains how it goes beyond a simple yes or no.  Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ )

    51 min
  7. S2 EP10 | The Power of Female Friendships: More Than Just “Besties”

    11/17/2025

    S2 EP10 | The Power of Female Friendships: More Than Just “Besties”

    In this episode, we open up about the women who’ve carried us through heartbreak, growth, and change — and the ones we’ve had to let go of along the way. We talk about how female friendships shape our sense of belonging, and why they’re often misunderstood or reduced to envy and competition. We examine how love between women endures, even in its imperfection. It’s about letting go with grace, holding on with care, and finding strength in sisterhood and chosen family.  Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ )

    41 min
  8. S2 EP09 | When Your Coworker Is Your Friend: Lessons from Our Entrepreneurial Journey | Pt. 2

    11/10/2025

    S2 EP09 | When Your Coworker Is Your Friend: Lessons from Our Entrepreneurial Journey | Pt. 2

    What happens when best friends become business partners? This episode dives into the real dynamics of mixing friendship and business. We talk about redefining roles, managing power with care, and how bringing in a business coach helped us lead Womena with more clarity and compassion. Tune in to hear how, over the years, we’ve built a meaningful platform together without losing the bond that started it all.  Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx) SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme Follow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ )

    59 min
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This is not a cooking show, but it will nourish your soul (maybe). Womena’s founders open a new dialogue with their community and give their perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. This podcast will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to reclaim and redefine the distorted narratives that surround them.

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