Third Culture Therapy

A podcast exploring how social identity and cultural heritage impact mental and emotional health. Through conversations with people from different backgrounds and professions, Third Culture Therapy's host Layla Maghribi delves into the layers of social, cultural, religious and political factors that add complexity to caring for our inner well-being. Listen to interviews with third culture artists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, healers, therapists and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Third Culture Therapy is a health podcast hosted by Layla Maghribi, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Layla Maghribi hosts Third Culture Therapy, a health show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  How can story-telling help a grieving country? Armenia, diaspora and collective trauma

  Mar 25, 202638 minS4

  In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Nyree Abrahamian, a writer, producer, and educator whose work centres storytelling as a tool for identity, belonging, and collective healing. As a Canadian-born Armenian living in Armenia, Nyree reflects on the paradoxes of diaspora, repatriation, and feeling both deeply connected and perpetually in-between. The conversation explores the impact of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, the stories behind Nyree’s acclaimed podcast Country of Dust, and how Armenian cultural practices hold space for grief, resilience, and communal care. 💬 Topics Covered: ✔️ Diaspora, repatriation, and navigating belonging ✔️ Armenian identity and cultural inheritance ✔️ Storytelling as a tool for collective healing ✔️ The impact of the Nagorno-Karabakh war ✔️ Creating the Country of Dust podcast ✔️ Processing grief, trauma, and resilience in Armenia ✔️ Community-building and Armenia’s first Storytelling FestivalTimeline 00:00 Introduction to Third Culture Therapy 00:09 Meet Nari Abramian: A Journey of Identity and Storytelling 01:03 Diaspora Dynamics and the Concept of 'Repatriation' 04:48 The Impact of the Nagorno-Karabakh War 05:10 Creating the Country of Dust Podcast 08:05 From Education to Storytelling 10:51 Armenia's Post-Independence Development 14:06 Armenia as a Haven for Diasporic Communities 16:16 Processing Trauma and Grief in Armenia 19:20 The Role of Storytelling in Healing 23:27 Behind the Scenes of Country of Dust 39:31 The Power of Community and Storytelling Festivals 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture! Follow Third Culture Therapy on🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 InstagramSupport the show: Like, follow, and share 💛

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  Episode #34

  Is music the best therapy? How the SPOKE app cuts through the mental health noise

  Mar 11, 202645 minS4

  In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Ariana Alexander Sefre, a British-Iranian activist and entrepreneur, and the founder of Spoke – an innovative app using music as a tool for mental health and emotional regulation. Together, they explore the cultural and systemic gaps in mainstream healthcare, Ariana’s personal journey into building Spoke, and the power of music to reach communities often excluded from traditional mental health support. The conversation also touches on technology, activism, ethical business, and what it means to build care-led platforms as a culturally diverse founder. 💬 Topics covered: ✔️ Music as a tool for mental health and emotional regulation ✔️ Ariana’s journey to founding Spoke ✔️ Cultural and systemic barriers in mental healthcare ✔️ Technology, accessibility, and innovation in wellbeing ✔️ Navigating entrepreneurship as a British-Iranian founder ✔️ Activism, ethical business, and social justice ✔️ Mental health, creativity, and collective care Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Ariana's journey to founding Spoke 03:11 The science and impact of music on mental health 10:44 Challenges and strategies in reaching the audience 13:47 Personal reflections and cultural insights 25:26 Activism and social justice 42:27 Conclusion and final thoughts Relevant links https://spoke.world/ https://entrepreneursforpalestine.com https://techforpalestine.org/ 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture! Follow Third Culture Therapy on 🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 Instagram Support the show with a like, follow, review and please share 💛

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  Episode #33

  Arab psychedelics? The society dedicated to culturally-informed doses of healing.

  Feb 24, 202639 minS4

  In this episode, Layla speaks with Nat Rustom, a Lebanese clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Arab Psychedelic Society. Together, they explore psychedelic-assisted therapy through an Arab and culturally rooted lens. From the role of indigenous practices through community-based healing to the complexities of working with psychedelics within legal and cultural frameworks. Nat shares their personal journey into psychology and how reclaiming ancestral and regional knowledge can reshape mental healthcare in Arab communities.   💬 Topics Covered: ✔️ What psychedelic-assisted therapy can look like in Arab contexts  ✔️ Nat’s journey into psychology and psychedelic work ✔️ MDMA, trauma, and culturally informed healing ✔️ Indigenous knowledge, local plant medicines, and ancestral practices ✔️ Legal and cultural challenges of integrating psychedelics into therapy ✔️ The mission and future of the Arab Psychedelic Society ✔️ Community care and collective healing beyond Western models   00:00 Introduction to Third Culture Therapy 00:10 Meet Nat Rustom: Clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Arab Psychedelic Society 00:57 Nat's journey into mental health and psychedelics 01:58 First encounter with MDMA 06:12 Cultural impact on psychedelic experiences 08:41 Culturally informed and rooted approaches in therapy 09:50 Challenges and opportunities in integrating psychedelics 14:43 The Arab psychedelic society: mission and initiatives 16:33 The role of psychedelics in trauma therapy 33:04 Future directions and hopes for psychedelic therapy in Arab communities   🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture! Follow Third Culture Therapy on  🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 Instagram  Support the show: Like, follow, and share 💛

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  Episode #32

  What is Black British identity today? Navigating belonging and representation with writer Yomi Adegoke

  Feb 11, 202647 minS4

  In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with award-winning journalist, author, and cultural commentator Yomi Adegoke about the intersections of culture, identity, and mental wellbeing. Drawing on her experiences growing up Nigerian-British, Yomi reflects on representation, online accountability, and the complexities of Black British identity in media and public discourse. Layla and Yomi explore cultural heritage, community grounding, and the ongoing challenges and progress in creating more nuanced and inclusive narratives. 💬 Topics Covered:✔️ Black British identity and cultural diversity✔️ Growing up Nigerian-British and navigating belonging✔️ Representation, visibility, and media narratives✔️ Online accountability, backlash, and mental health✔️ Writing Slay In Your Lane and centring Black women✔️ Anti-racist literature and political shifts post-2020✔️ Community, heritage, and grounding practices 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:54 Exploring Cultural Identity 02:16 Black British Identity and Influences 04:22 Navigating Cultural Differences 06:46 The Impact of Representation 11:30 Writing 'Slay In Your Lane' 15:17 Comparing Black British and American Experiences 21:12 Reflections on Progress and Challenges 24:16 Navigating Post-2020 Social Dynamics 24:43 The Backlash and Political Shifts 25:32 The Importance of Anti-Racist Literature 28:37 Writing for Black Women 31:49 Exploring Fiction During Lockdown 33:09 The Complexity of Online Accountability 40:03 Balancing Online Presence and Mental Health 43:03 Grounding in Community and Heritage 45:10 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture!Follow Third Culture Therapy on🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 InstagramSupport the show: Like, follow, and share 💛

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  Episode #31

  What's the harm in a fetish? On sexualised stereotypes from ex-model and author Kaila Yu

  Jan 28, 202642 minS4

  Exploring Asian Fetishisation and Self-Discovery with Kaila YuIn this episode, Layla Maghribi speaks with Kaila Yu, a Taiwanese American writer, model, and singer, about her memoir Fetishised: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. Together, they unpack the fetishisation of East Asian women in Western media and culture, Kaila’s experiences in the entertainment industry, and the personal cost of navigating visibility, desirability, and stereotype. The conversation explores identity, recovery, self-love, and the ongoing process of healing through self-reflection and culturally aware care. 💬 Topics Covered: ✔️ Asian fetishisation and “yellow fever” in Western culture ✔️ Kaila’s journey through the entertainment industry ✔️ Historical roots of racialized beauty standards ✔️ Family dynamics, identity, and cultural pressure ✔️ Addiction, recovery, and self-reckoning ✔️ Therapy, mental health, and self-love ✔️ Healing as an ongoing, non-linear process 00:00 Introduction to Third Culture Therapy 00:12 Meet Kaila Yu: Author and Entertainer 00:42 Exploring 'Fetishise': A Deep Dive into Kaila's Book 01:35 Kaila's Journey in the Entertainment Industry 02:55 The Impact of Cultural Stereotypes 04:52 Personal Experiences and Family Dynamics 06:13 Defining and Discussing Fetishisation 07:44 Historical Context and Personal Reckoning 13:07 Addiction, Recovery, and Self-Reflection 14:01 The Role of Family and Cultural Background 17:37 Therapy, Self-Love, and Moving Forward 32:14 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health culture!Follow Third Culture Therapy on🌍 Substack | 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 🎙 Spotify | 📱 InstagramSupport the show: Like, follow, and share 💛

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