Burqas and Beer Podcast
Burqas and Beer Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to your new favorite group therapy session—but with more laughs, hot takes, and probably too much iced coffee.
Hosted by an Afghan-Angeleno social worker (that’s me, Madina Wardak) and featuring my best friend Kyna Wise (fellow Angeleno social worker) this podcast is where two millennial mental health professionals unpack the world, one slightly-chaotic conversation at a time. From decolonizing wellness to raging about the news, we cover politics, culture, identity, and the awkward art of existing—all from the cozy dysfunction of my walk-in closet.
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The show focuses on mental health, cultural commentary, and political issues, with episode examples like discussions on wellness decolonization and critiques of current events, highlighting topics such as social justice, identity, and the complexities of millennial life.
Welcome to your new favorite group therapy session—but with more laughs, hot takes, and probably too much iced coffee.
Hosted by an Afghan-Angeleno social worker (that’s me, Madina Wardak) and featuring my best friend Kyna Wise (fellow Angeleno social worker) this podcast is where two millennial mental health professionals unpack the world, one slightly-chaotic conversation at a time. From decolonizing wellness to raging about the news, we cover politics, culture, identity, and the awkward art of existing—all from the cozy dysfunction of my walk-in closet.
What if I told you the reason Mariah Carey is blastin' in ya ear is because of my ancestors? That's right, ancient winter solstice celebrations in the LAND OF MY PEOPLE eventually influenced what we now celebrate as Christmas! Join me in today's episode as I tell Kyna the story of Shab-e Yalda, which marks the winter solstice – the longest night of the year. Yalda reminds us that darkness is real but never permanent. In the words of the late great 2pac Shakur, ”If you can make it through the night, there's a brighter day”. CURSE YOU SEAN DIDDY COMBS!!
Also – EVERYONE GO SAY CONGRATS TO OUR GIRL KYNA – she is officially a FEYONCE!!!!
Thanks to everyone who supported the pod in our baby year – SEE YA IN 2026!
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