13 episodes

hello and welcome to minty's room! from looking at today's society and culture, to rants and random personal stories, join maryam as she navigates her way through adult life as an asian muslim woman living in the uk.
find me on twitter: https://twitter.com/MintysRoom / email: mintysroom@gmail.com

Minty's Room Maryam

    • Society & Culture

hello and welcome to minty's room! from looking at today's society and culture, to rants and random personal stories, join maryam as she navigates her way through adult life as an asian muslim woman living in the uk.
find me on twitter: https://twitter.com/MintysRoom / email: mintysroom@gmail.com

    The Time We Returned to Palestine

    The Time We Returned to Palestine

    Maryam and Layla reflect on their recent trip to Palestine - a short and bittersweet visit that will stay with them forever.

    • 46 min
    Coconut Diaries: Arrested at the Airport?

    Coconut Diaries: Arrested at the Airport?

    A med student by day, a human’s rights activist for Palestine by night, hounded by bad luck but surrounded by good people, Maryam brings on her friend who has been through more than most.

    • 52 min
    The Curse of a Gifted Child

    The Curse of a Gifted Child

    From constantly seeking academic validation to landing in harsh burnouts, Maryam takes a look at the fate of kids who are labelled as "smart" while growing up.

    • 21 min
    The Time I Visited Palestine

    The Time I Visited Palestine

    Debunking myths, reminiscing on the beauty of the Old City, and making plans to visit again - Maryam looks back on her experience in Jerusalem in 2019.

    • 20 min
    it's the simple things

    it's the simple things

    Maryam takes a look at the small moments that make up our lives, and how to make each one something to remember.

    • 10 min
    The World vs Teenage Girls

    The World vs Teenage Girls

    From creating and feeding off insecurities, to misrepresentation in media, Maryam looks at how society bullies teenage girls.

    • 21 min

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