Anyone Soft and Strong is a podcast that gives you a glimpse into intimate, vulnerable stories and conversations between Aridja and her guests. Each week a stranger becomes a friend, an ally, and a teacher, as host Safi Alimasi covers both familiar and new stories around the human experience and everything in between. Tune in weekly to meet someone new
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25. Navigating Social Media, Insecurities and self Doubt
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In this week's episode, I reflect on my love-hate relationship with social media, the positive and negative impact on my life. I talk about my struggle with finding a balance between being an active user while ensuring my mental health stays intact, my journey to find a healthy way to continue using these platforms. If this episode resonates with y…
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24. Being a TKC Part 2. Embracing Chinese Heritage : Darius
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This week's episode is a follow-up episode on last's week's conversation on being a third culture kid in Canada. This week I invite Darius for a conversation about his experience being born in Canada with Parents who are from Hong Kong. Darius and I discuss his experience navigating the two cultures in Montreal and his sense of belonging into a soc…
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23. Being a Third Culture kid, Redefining Identity: Mahneet Jawanda
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In this week's episode, I invite my friend Mahneet for a conversation on the experiences we have as Third Culture Kids living in Canada. Mahneet and I discuss what it's like navigating both her Indian and Canadian cultures and fitting in without losing a sense of true self. Many of us who are raised in cultures that are different from that of our p…
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22. Travels with Caroline Westberg
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Ever want to pack your bags leave everything behind to travel and explore the world? I think the answer is yes for most of us. Well, meet Caro, who is currently travelling with her partner and their cute dog Baloo. Tune in to hear everything about Caro's adventure this year, one of us cries per usual in most of our conversations. And Caro drops som…
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21. Responding to Assumptions About Me
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Last week I asked my Instagram community to send me questions or assumptions they had about me. In this episode, I go over each question in dept. Tune in to see which assumptions were spot on and which ones were a total miss.द्वारा Safi Jacque Alimasi
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20. Connections with Impact: Ayobami Ige
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This week on the podcast I am joined by my guest Ayo. Ayo and I have a conversation about the connections we have with people we meet as we go through life and the role they play in shaping who we become. Ayo reflects on his relationship with his dad growing up in Nigeria, leaving his parental nest where everything felt safe and protection was gran…
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19. To Choose happiness: Gratitude
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Back this week with a new episode talking all things gratitude. Gratitude is key in finding happiness through the day-to-day moments of life. I have learned that each time I spend reflecting on what I have in life, is a moment to dig deeper and nourish my mind. Showing gratitude for our experiences, for the people we love and all other things, can …
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18. Living in the Refugee Camp & the Glow-up : Loi Marie Esengi
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This week on the podcast with my guest Loi we reflect on our time living as refugees in Tanzania. We talk about our favourite memories and fundamental values forward. I am always grateful for every moment I get to reflect on the experiences that enriches my existence. And Loi I’m so happy to have shared this episode with you thinking back to these …
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17. Thank You, Next . Dating after a Breakup : Adriana Maria
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This week on the podcast, Adriana is back for part 2 of our previous episode together (An Ode to Breakups ). We discuss the feeling of getting back into the dating pool, how to know when you are ready to date again after coming out of a long-term relationship. We also share our online dating experiences, ghosting and shooting our shots.…
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16. Overcoming Alcohol Addictions: Amrit Jawanda
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In this week's episode on the podcast, I invited Amrit for a raw and open conversation on his lifelong journey struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Amrit shares the story of how he decided to quit drinking and accepted to receive professional help. Now celebrating six months of Sobriety, Amrit looks back on how far he has come and recognizes…
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15. To my Grandmother , I miss You
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In March 2021 I received news of my grandmother passing. Although she was sick most of my life, and this is something I should have expected. I was still shocked and experienced pain from realizing that she was no longer on this earth with me. And I could never see or speak to her again. My Grandmother was a beautiful soul and I was blessed to have…
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14. Let's talk about Friendships : Wole Jr.
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In this episode, Wole and I discuss our friendship relationships. We dive into our experiences making friends, maintaining them as we move through different stages of our lives. We also talk about whether men and women can really be “just friends”. This episode is an ode to all our friendship stories. So Enjoy and share with your friends.…
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13. Decolonizing Mental Health: Nitu from The Colour Factor
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Continuing with Mental Health Awareness month this week, I invite Nitu from the Colour Factor, a non-profit organization based in Calgary. The Colour Factor aims to decolonize mental health for BIPoC by creating spaces that approach mental health and healing from a holistic view. Nitu shares her mental health story and her healing journey. The Colo…
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12. Anxieties, Depression and Self Awareness: Byren Gregorchuk
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May is mental health awareness month. Creating awareness around our well-being is very important especially during a pandemic. We need more support now than ever before. In this week's episode, I invited Byren to the podcast for a raw and open conversation on mental health. Byren shares his lifelong struggle dealing with anxieties and depression. C…
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11. Faith, Islam and Observing Ramadan : Dua Hamed & Dalia
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There is something beautiful about being intentional with how we show up in our communities. Being our true authentic self, regardless of the world's perception of our beliefs and the relationship we have with the creator. In this episode, I invite Dua and Delia for a conversation on Ramadan, their Islamic identity, and how both are joining other M…
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As a kid, you probably had a Diary to rush home to where you wrote about how exciting your day was, the boys you had a crush on, the friends that made school exciting and tolerable. Well, I didn't have that. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered journaling. In this episode, I share my experience using Journaling as a tool of self refle…
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9.An Ode to Breakups : Adriana Maria
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Breakups are hard, we've all been there. At times it will feel as the world is coming to an end and there is nothing else to live for. But again, it could be an opportunity to start over and find one's true self. In this episode, I invite my girl Adriana to the podcast. Adriana and I chat about our break-up experiences, mending broken hearts, redef…
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8. Love at First Swipe: Douglas & Jose
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In this episode, I invite Douglas and Jose to the podcast . The couple share an intimate story of finding each other in the age of online dating. A classic Tinderella story, where things changed when they both decided to swipe right. A tale of two souls becoming one, and instead of the clock ticking at midnight, it’s a lifetime of commitment.…
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7. Grieving the Loss of a Loved One: Grace Fanhbulleh
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Losing someone close to us can be one of the hardest life challenges. The truth is the death of a loved one is something that almost everyone will experience at least once in their lifetime. And yet this is a life experience that is not often discussed. In this episode, I invited Grace to the podcast. Grace shares her experience losing her mother t…
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6. A Fresh Start: Moving to Montreal
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Moving to a new city can be nerve-wracking. But the truth is, the rewards that come from taking that leap of faith to step outside the comfort zone are something that anyone who has moved cities whether it be for jobs, pleasure, or even as a tourist. The experience is truly amazing and unmatched. In this week's episode, I share my experience on how…
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5. Being Metis In Canada: Jazz Danis
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This week, I invited my friend Jazz Danis to the podcast. I interviewed Jazz on her experience of what means to be Metis in Canada. Jazz speaks on her journey reconnecting to her heritage and shares how despite all the challenges that come along, this process is allowing her to embrace her identity at the same time honouring her ancestors. Books me…
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4. Moving Beyond Shame: Sex and Menstruations - Wenlan
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This week on the podcast to celebrate International Women’s Day, I invited my dear friend Wenlan for a conversation on all things sex and period. The taboo topics of our lifetime. Wenlan shares memories from her childhood getting her first period. Her journey on becoming empowered, as well as finding the freedom to move beyond shame in embracing he…
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3. What about Diversity? Jasmine Smikle
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This week in honour of Black History Month, I invited jasmine Smikle to the podcast. Jasmine shared her experience growing up in Canada as a black woman living in a predominantly white society. We discuss the need for representation, diversity as well as the pressure black people, along with other people of colour experience when being "the only on…
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2. To Our Immigration Stories: Dua Hamed
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In this episode, I invited Dua Hamed. Dua recounts her story and experience leaving her native home country Iraq to embark on a journey seeking a new home In Canada. This is a story of love, resilience and finding one's true self while embracing life's unknown paths.द्वारा Safi Jacque Alimasi
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1. To Anyone With a Passion: Jacquie Uche
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In this episode, with my guest Jacquie, we have a conversation on the journey of turning passionate ideas into reality. The fears of stepping outside the comfort zone and the desire to leave something behind to be remembered for.द्वारा Safi Jacque Alimasi
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