Notes to Self
Notes to Self is a documentary-style podcast rooted in the notes the host collects on their phone and elsewhere — the moments, questions, and half-formed thoughts that linger. Together, they follow where those notes lead, into the real stories of living, working, and figuring things out far from home.
Episodes
Ep3 On Mutual Aid
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Raya and Mira from Turab Mutual Aid — a volunteer‑run, diaspora‑led initiative providing monthly financial support to five families in Gaza. Founded in October 2023, Turab is built on a simple but powerful commitment: offering families in Gaza a reliable, consistent stipend every month.Raya and Mira share how Turab came to life and the principles that shape thei
Ep2 On Visiting the Dome of the Rock
In this emotional episode, I give you a glimpse into my 7 attempts to reach the Dome of the Rock. It was my first time in Palestine as a diaspora Palestinian, and the closest I’ve ever been to something I’ve yearned for my whole life. Along the way, I stumble upon checkpoints, a “wasps’ nest” of soldiers, a far-right minister, and the strange tension between the privilege I hold and the things I’m
Ep1 On Unemployment: privilege, purple squirrels, and pizza
Here, I explore the emotional and practical realities of unemployment. I break down what I learned from my job search (including an analysis of 40 rejection emails) and what those patterns revealed about the systems we’re navigating.Nina, Amber, and Louise join me to talk about privilege, purple squirrels, imposter syndrome, and pizza… and how all of it contributes to the way we move through work
Ep0 Introduction to Notes to Self
Episode 0 is an introduction to Notes to Self: who I am, why I’m making this, and the tiny, ridiculous, beloved memories that shape us — including a man in a Batman suit and two Pink Pony Club karaoke scenes I can’t seem to let go of. It’s a soft beginning to a podcast about the inner worlds we carry.Many thanks to Lou for providing feedback on the podcast concept and this episode, and to TorGado
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