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Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

EFR 811: Identity, Revolution, and Division in the World Today, How to Recognize True Human Connection, Rebuild Your Self-Worth and Stop Being a People Pleaser with Najwa Zebian

Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Chase Chewning

Healthcoach, Education, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Wellness, Fitness, Humanoptimization, Resiliency, Holistic, Highperformance, Coaching, Biohack, Health, Military, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Health & Fitness

5 • 927 Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2024

⏱️ 107 minutes

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Summary

This episode is brought to you by Fatty 15, Comrad Socks, and Legion Athletics.

Join me on as I sit down with Najwa Zebian, a four-time best-selling author and Lebanese-Canadian activist, to explore the intricate dynamics of cultural identity, empathy, and self-preservation. Najwa shares her compelling journey of navigating life between two cultures and the transformative power our words hold over our lives. Together, we uncover the challenges of maintaining one's personal story amidst societal pressures and discuss the importance of compassionate communication and the pitfalls of black-and-white thinking. Najwa's insights shed light on understanding differing perspectives and fostering open dialogue to achieve a fulfilling and meaningul life.

Throughout our conversation, we also touch on the importance of self-awareness and empathy in reducing judgment and criticism of others. By exploring how understanding one's values and imperfections fosters compassion, we highlight the problem of defensiveness and the unwillingness to engage in open conversations. Nezha shares personal anecdotes, such as her experience of removing the hijab and facing backlash, illustrating the challenges and importance of staying true to oneself while navigating societal pressures. We emphasize the value of dialogue and understanding differing perspectives for unity and growth.

Finally, we explore the profound journey of personal growth, healing, and living authentically. Nezha and I discuss the significance of embracing pain and seeking clarity, rather than masking issues with superficial solutions. By reflecting on past traumas and the transformative power of self-love and inner reflection, we underscore the necessity of setting boundaries and surrounding oneself with supportive relationships. Listen in as we share powerful stories and metaphors that highlight the urgency of embracing one's authentic truth and the liberating process of transforming knowing into doing.

Follow Najwa @najwazebian

Follow Chase @chase_chewning

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In this episode we discuss...

(08:01) Lebanese Canadian Identity and Empowerment

(19:17) Promoting Understanding Through Dialogue

(23:16) Religious Transition and Empowerment

(48:43) Reconnecting With Inner Child

(59:47) Najwa's Most Proud Accomplishment

(01:18:02) Father's Acceptance of Daughter's Independence

(01:26:21) Embracing Change and Authentic Living

(01:30:17) Navigating Family Reactions to Removing Hijab

(01:35:28) Embracing Authenticity Amidst Change

(01:41:48) Najwa's Current Personal Growth and Self-Discovery Journey

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0:00.0

The following is an operation podcast production.

0:03.2

What's your viewpoint of the world's situation?

0:05.2

Are we more divided and more unified?

0:06.8

You're an awful human being, end of story.

0:09.9

We don't believe in you anymore.

0:13.4

This is making me emotional.

0:14.9

But again, I need to stop looking at other people's experiences

0:19.5

to take away from my right to feel the pain of what they caused me.

0:24.4

Like I can see your story, but I'm not gonna step outside of mine

0:28.4

to be with you and yours.

0:30.2

We often abandon ourselves to be there in someone else's story.

0:35.0

And then it becomes all about them, but what about us?

0:38.0

Maybe in the past I would have told you I see myself as a rebel,

0:42.0

because I saw myself as, oh because I saw myself as oh I'm going up against this and that and I feel like

0:47.0

rebel even though it could have a positive meaning usually when we say it comes with a negative

0:51.6

connotation so I would prefer saying maybe I'm

0:55.4

affecting some kind of a revolution. Hi everyone my name is Nezh author of The Only Constant. welcome to Ever Forward Radio.

1:04.3

I have some breaking news.

1:05.6

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1:09.7

and that is that they have been selected as a finalist in this year's Nutriagrants USA Awards for the best ingredient of the year for healthy aging.

1:18.6

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1:26.8

understand why saturated fats are actually good for us and the origin story, the

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