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Cousin Connection Pod
Welcome to the Cousin Connection Podcast! Hosted by Amir and Sara - two cousins who decided to start a podcast in the middle of the pandemic (just like everyone else). We upload weekly and we talk about a variety of topics ranging from relationships, mental health and self-development, current events, pop-culture, religion and much more! Subscribe to our podcast to get new episodes every Thursday!
Episodes
Cousin Connection PodA Guide To Getting Married
Hey Cousins!!! In this week's episode, we were joined by one of the co-authors of Threads of Memory - Harari Cultural Ceremonies Volume 1: Wedding…
Cousin Connection PodWill No Masks Make Ramadan Great Again?
Heyy Cousins and welcome back to a brand new episode of the Cousin Connection Podcast!!!!! I hope you read that in our voices 😋 This week we spoke about our…
Cousin Connection PodMy Family Is Fatphobic
Welcome back to another episode of the Cousin Connection Podcast everyone!! On this week's episode we're all over the place. We react to the current conflict…
Cousin Connection PodEthiopia...the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Welcome back to another episode of the Cousin Connection Podcast everyone!! We are finally back from our vacation in Ethiopia and we are so excited to share…
Cousin Connection PodAlmost Got Arrested In Ethiopia feat. Aysha Harun
Hellooo cousins!!! This week we are coming at y'all from Ethiopia!! We went as a family and decided to record an episode to talk about our anticipations of our…
Cousin Connection PodTikTok Is Giving Us ADHD
Helloo Cousins!! Sorry for the late upload this week 🙇🏾♀️ In this week's episode of the pod, we started off with talking about all the different words we…
Cousin Connection PodThat's Not My Responsibility
We've got a brand new episode for yall this week! We spoke about the COVID mandates FINALLY starting to ease up in Canada and our thoughts about keeping the…
Cousin Connection PodAnxiety in the DMs & Hacking Brains
In this week's episode, we spoke about a bunch of random things (what else is new...) starting off with the origins of the acronym 'BTS' and the East African…
Cousin Connection PodSpotlight Series: KB
We brought back the Spotlight Series this week and we were joined by Dallas' very own...KB aka @threadsbytumbili. We spoke out how Clubhouse brought us…
Cousin Connection PodLock Downs and Break Ups
In this week's episode, we discuss Toronto's latest lockdown restrictions and how we mayyy have spoken too soon (see episode 31). Amir made yet another…
Cousin Connection PodMen Have Feelings Too
Hi everyone! Welcome back to another week with the Cousin Connection Podcast. This week, we had two guest speakers, Anwar Duri and Ibrahim Ahmed. The four of…
Cousin Connection PodCOVID Season 5: Omarion
HELLOOO COUSINS!!! Happy 2022! We hope you have all been well and have been staying safe! We're back and better than ever and can't wait to release all of our…
Cousin Connection PodIG Live Session: Ballin in Dubai
What's up cousins!!!!! Long time no see! We miss yall, hope you're all doing well! Last week, we hosted an Instagram Live and basically recorded our live…
Cousin Connection PodAre We REALLY Trying To Get Married?!
For our 30th episode, we decided to do a Q&A. We put up a story on our IG (if you're not already following....click on this link…
Cousin Connection PodLiving in the Metaverse
This week we spoke about so many different topics ranging from Daylight Savings causing alleged health risks, Facebook's name change and how it will influence…
Cousin Connection PodSpotlight Series: Aysha Harun
In this week's episode, we are finally giving y’all what you’ve been waiting/asking for…. The one, the only *drum roll* AYSHA HARUN!!! She joined us in the…
Cousin Connection PodSad Girl Fall
This week we decided to slow down the vibe and get a bit more vulnerable (more than we already have). We discussed how we found ourselves during our healing…
Cousin Connection PodI'm Thinking of Leaving
In this week's episode, we talked about whether it was time for Amir to move out of his parents' house now that he's approaching 30 and how he has developed…
Cousin Connection PodPursuit of Happiness
In this week's episode, we covered a number of different topics but our focus this week was as the title of this video states: the pursuit of happiness. We…
Cousin Connection PodZARA Ain't For Sara
In this week's episode, we talk about every Canadian's worst nightmare: having a rough Winter. Every year as soon as the weather starts to cool down, the…
Cousin Connection PodThe Ultimate Cringy Moments
In this week's episode, Amir made us relive our not-so-finer moments in life, those anxiety inducing, keep you up at night type of moments. We had a good laugh…
Cousin Connection PodSpotlight Series: MK
In this week's episode, we are starting a new series called the Spotlight Series where we invite guests of various backgrounds and shine a spotlight on their…
Cousin Connection PodYou Know You're Habesha When...
In this week's episode of the Cousin Connection Podcast, we addressed the difference between Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence as a continuation of our…
Cousin Connection PodCertified Awkward Boy
In this week's episode, we have finally transitioned to YouTube!! We went over a bunch of different topics including "gym-bro behaviour", when it's…
Cousin Connection PodSelf Doubt
Have any of you ever experienced self-doubt? Do you feel like maybe you’re not good enough for certain experiences, roles, or for the relationships in your…
Cousin Connection PodThe Death Of Cancel Culture
In this week's episode, we discuss the art of tipping in the service/food industry and how we got called out for not tipping at a sushi restaurant. Do you tip…
Cousin Connection PodReal Friends
In this weeks episode, we discuss friendship GREEN flags! Everyone is always so focused on the red flags we should be avoiding in any of our relationships but…
Cousin Connection PodTMI: Do Not Listen To This
Hey cousins...clearly the reverse psychology worked and you clicked on this episode! When we recorded this week’s episode, it sounded like a good idea at first…
Cousin Connection PodWhy You Gotta Be So Insecure?
This week on the podcast, we dive into some of our insecurities and phobias…but with a more light hearted approach. Our conversations span from toxic…
Cousin Connection PodAre You Body Positive?
This week's episode covers the Body Positivity movement that is super popular at the moment. Now we are all for body positivity, HOWEVER we do not agree with…
Cousin Connection PodHijabi Chronicles
In today’s episode, we’re discussing what it’s like to be a hijabi in the society we’re currently in. We got into a real good discussion about the haram police…
Cousin Connection PodThe Cost Of Excess
In this week's episode we discuss our experience, and introduction to the culture of consumerism. We also touch on the rise of Instagram influencers and the…
Cousin Connection PodHitting Rock Bottom
How would you define ‘hitting rock bottom’? In this week's episode, we discuss our experience with the low points in life and how we overcame it. Everyone…
Cousin Connection PodThe Tragedy Olympics
Another week, another podcast! In this week's episode, we asked ourselves why we choose to focus on certain world issues over the other. Does it reeeally…
Cousin Connection PodThe Truth About Marriage
In this week's episode, we are getting into Part 2 of the Relationship Talks series!! We were joined by Nabela, Hidaya and Khalid from Melbourne, Australia and…
Cousin Connection PodWhy Do We Assimilate?
Welcome back to another week with the Cousin Connection Podcast! In this week's episode, we discuss why we (as first generation Canadian Hararis) assimilated…
Cousin Connection PodWhy Are You Single?
Hellooo everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Cousin Connection Podcast! We are so excited to introduce this new series that we will have on our…
Cousin Connection PodFREE PALESTINE
Welcome back to the Cousin Connection Podcast! In this week's episode, we are discussing the horrible violence, illegal occupation of Palestine, how the US…
Cousin Connection PodLate Night Chronicles
Welcome back to another episode of the Cousin Connection Podcast everybody!! In this week's episode, we're not going to lie, we were definitely all over the…
Cousin Connection PodQuarantine is Awesome
Happy Thursday everyone!! In this week's episode of the Cousin Connection Podcase, we're talking about everyone's favourite topic....QUARANTINE! We talk about…
Cousin Connection PodRamadan Special
Ramadan Mubarak everybody! We're hitting y'all with back to back episodes this week. In today's episode, we're talking about spending another year in lockdown…
Cousin Connection PodAllow Us To Introduce Ourselves
Hello everybody!!! Welcome to our first ever episode of the Cousin Connection Podcast! In our intro episode, we talk about our memories of growing up together…