FakeID Podcast

Maheen Sohail

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Identity is complex, yet hardly anyone talks about it. How come? Join me, as I capture the stories of people around the world, in the hopes to help learn more about my own identity. More info on fakeidpodcast.com

07/07/2024

Distinguishing Religion from Culture

How has Religion and Culture influenced your identity? In this episode, Maheen delves into the intricate relationship between religion and culture, exploring how the two concepts often intertwine and influence each other. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious, this episode promises to offer a unique perspective on the interplay between faith and societal norms. Support the show

20 min
06/16/2024

Influence of Relationships & Family

How have your relationships with family and friends influenced your identity? In this episode, Maheen curates a series of intimate conversations from a live event in Brooklyn. Listen as attendees share their unique experiences and reflections on the impact of their familial and romantic relationships on their sense of self, exploring how these connections shape who they are today. Support the show

27 min
06/02/2024

Navigating Race and Nationality

How do your race and nationality influence your identity, sense of self, and the way you live your life? In this episode Maheen curates a series of intimate conversations from a live event in Brooklyn. Listen as attendees share their unique experiences and reflections on race and nationality, exploring how these aspects shape who they are. Support the show

28 min
05/27/2024

The Palestinian Identity

Maheen delves into the resilience of Palestinian identity with guest Laith Hasanain. Together, they discuss the impact of generational loss and trauma on the Palestinian community and the strength found in their rich cultural heritage and resistance. Support the show

31 min
05/18/2024

Reflections with Maheen

Maheen shares the journey behind creating Season 2 of the Fake ID podcast, reflecting on personal growth, identity, cultivating vulnerability, Palestine, and other experiences that shaped the upcoming season. Support the show

16 min
11/09/2021 · BONUS

My journey + Announcements

Join us on November 14th in Brooklyn for our live event where you will experience stories & co-create our next episode. An evening filled with diverse food & great conversations! More details here: https://bit.ly/3ohzcg2 or on instagram @fakeidpodcast Support the show

3 min
07/11/2021

Dealing with Trauma

Traumatic events have the power to influence and impact how we evolve our identity over time. In this raw and personal episode Amanda Poh shares with us how she has dealt with her identity after facing traumatic events related to sexual assault and racism. Support the show

23 min
05/09/2021

Becoming a Parent

How does your identity change when you become a parent? On Mothers Day, I had a conversation with my own mom about my fears of my identity evolving due to marrying another person or becoming a mother. Join us as my mother reflects on her own journey, and shares some lessons for all of us. Support the show

17 min
04/18/2021

What makes you different?

Laila Zayan shares with us what it's like having her belief as a Muslim define a core part of her identity. In this Ramadan special, you will hear stories from Laila's life growing up in a suburb of Seattle, to her time as a Yoga Instructor in the Bay Area. Support the show

20 min
04/04/2021

Beyond Borders

In 1912, Abubakar Khan's family was one of the earlier families to migrate from India to America. In this episode we explore how inter-generational values can be both helpful and detrimental to our identity. Support the show

15 min
03/21/2021

Beyond Me

What role do our parents play in our identity? In our first episode, Joey Loi covers the journey of his parents from Vietnam to pursuing "the-american-dream". And how that has impacted him today. Support the show

11 min
03/21/2021

Who Am I?

Why did I start FakeID? Why should you be listening to this podcast? In this intro episode I cover my journey of FakeID and why it matters to me. I cover the inspiration in 2019 that led me to starting this podcast, and the challenges in 2020 that deterred from launching it. Support the show

6 min

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Identity is complex, yet hardly anyone talks about it. How come? Join me, as I capture the stories of people around the world, in the hopes to help learn more about my own identity. More info on fakeidpodcast.com

Creator

Maheen Sohail
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

12
Rating

Explicit
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