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Unscripted with Lubna & Hawa

Unscripted with Lubna & Hawa

by Lubna Kayyali & Hawa Ali

Self-Improvement Spirituality

Season 1

Can Secrets Be a Good Thing? (Part 2)

We all have things we don't say out loud. But what is the actual cost of carrying those conversations in your head for years? In this unscripted episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the anatomy of secrecy. From the very first things we were told to hide as children to the unspoken generational rules that dictate what’s "taboo," we’re unpacking the heavy, messy, and deeply human reasons why we hide the truth. We explore the fine line between keeping a secret for protection and keeping one out of shame, and ask why society is so comfortable gossiping in private but completely terrified of nuanced, public conversations. In this episode, we explore: Protection vs. Shame: How to tell the difference in the secrets you keep. Generational Scripts: The unwritten family and cultural rules we all eventually have to unlearn. The Shadow Self: Do the things we hide define us more than the things we openly share? The Illusion of Transparency: Why having a strictly private, inner world might actually be a sacred thing. Breaking the Silence: The almost physical relief of finally letting a secret out, and the first steps to take if you’re terrified of the fallout. If you are sitting on a conversation you know you need to have out loud, but you're terrified of what happens next—this episode is for you.

The Hidden Inner World: When to Speak and When to Hide (Part 1)

We all have things we don't say out loud. But what is the actual cost of carrying those conversations in your head for years? In this unscripted episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the anatomy of secrecy. From the very first things we were told to hide as children to the unspoken generational rules that dictate what’s "taboo," we’re unpacking the heavy, messy, and deeply human reasons why we hide the truth. We explore the fine line between keeping a secret for protection and keeping one out of shame, and ask why society is so comfortable gossiping in private but completely terrified of nuanced, public conversations. In this episode, we explore: Protection vs. Shame: How to tell the difference in the secrets you keep. Generational Scripts: The unwritten family and cultural rules we all eventually have to unlearn. The Shadow Self: Do the things we hide define us more than the things we openly share? The Illusion of Transparency: Why having a strictly private, inner world might actually be a sacred thing. Breaking the Silence: The almost physical relief of finally letting a secret out, and the first steps to take if you’re terrified of the fallout. If you are sitting on a conversation you know you need to have out loud, but you're terrified of what happens next—this episode is for you.

The Physics of Forgiveness

What does it actually mean to forgive? In this episode of Unscripted, Lubna and Hawa unpack the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of forgiveness. It’s not about condoning someone else’s behavior; it’s about freeing yourself from the energetic loops that keep you stuck in the past. ✨In this episode, we discuss: The difference between performative forgiveness and true energetic release. Moving past the expectation of an apology to find your own closure. Forgiving past versions of yourself. How holding onto resentment impacts your current reality and future creations. 💬 Join the Conversation: What’s your personal relationship with forgiveness? Do you find it easy to let go, or is it a process? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for weekly episodes on navigating life, business, and evolution completely unscripted. Follow Unscripted on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unscriptedwithlubnaandhawa

Womanhood, Unfiltered: In the Studio with Farah Kayyali

Grab your headphones, because this week we are hitting a massive milestone: we have our very first guest on the pod! And honestly, we couldn’t have picked a better person to break the ice. Joining us in the studio is someone incredibly close to our hearts—Lubna’s actual sister, the brilliant Farah Kayyali. Farah is the powerhouse Design Director at Jack Morton Dubai, where she spends her days masterminding massive brand experiences and spatial designs for some of the biggest clients in the Middle East. She’s Syrian, was born and raised in Qatar, and has been calling Dubai home since 2009. In this completely unscripted, unfiltered chat, we sit down to dive deep into what modern womanhood looks like when you're balancing a high-octane creative career, navigating cultural identities across the GCC, and just trying to figure it all out.

Success (Part 2)

What if everything we’ve been taught about "making it" is completely wrong? In this two-part episode of Unscripted, we are stripping away the traditional metrics of success—the professional accolades, the bank accounts, the optimized routines—and looking at what it actually means to live a successful life. We start by sharing the personal, unscripted moments where we felt incredibly successful, and spoiler alert: it had absolutely nothing to do with business or money. If you’re tired of the typical "how to make a million dollars" tropes and want a raw, grounded conversation about intuition, alignment, and the power of quitting, this one is for you. Hit that subscribe button, drop a comment with your definition of success, and let’s get into it. ✨

Success (Part 1)

What if everything we’ve been taught about "making it" is completely wrong? In this two-part episode of Unscripted, we are stripping away the traditional metrics of success—the professional accolades, the bank accounts, the optimized routines—and looking at what it actually means to live a successful life. We start by sharing the personal, unscripted moments where we felt incredibly successful, and spoiler alert: it had absolutely nothing to do with business or money. If you’re tired of the typical "how to make a million dollars" tropes and want a raw, grounded conversation about intuition, alignment, and the power of quitting, this one is for you. Hit that subscribe button, drop a comment with your definition of success, and let’s get into it. ✨

Jealousy

We’ve all felt that sharp, uncomfortable sting—the one that happens when we look at someone else's career milestone, creative project, or lifestyle and feel a sudden sense of lack. But why do we treat this emotion like a personal failure instead of a valuable data point? In this episode of Unscripted, we’re pulling back the curtain on the emotions we usually try to hide. We break down the psychological difference between envy (the two-party desire for what someone else has) and jealousy (the three-party fear of losing what is yours to someone else). More importantly, we talk about how to turn this perceived poison into medicine. When you strip away the shame, these heavy feelings actually function as a highly accurate compass for your deepest, unfulfilled desires. Tune in as we discuss how to stop letting comparison hijack your timeline and how to start extracting the wisdom behind the sting.

On Boldness

Are you playing it safe in a world that is fundamentally changing? As we stand at the intersection of a massive technological revolution (AI) and a generational astrological shift (Pluto in Aquarius), the "old ways" of seeking permission and following the crowd are dissolving. The question is no longer if things will change, but how bold you are willing to be in the face of that change. We explore why the most valuable currency in a world of algorithms isn't your data or your skill set—it’s your courage.

Debunking the 4 Biggest Myths About Healing

Today, we are tackling the misconceptions and toxic narratives that often derail our personal growth. Healing is a profound journey, but it is rarely what society makes it out to be. In this episode, we break down the four most common myths surrounding the topic of healing and replace them with empowering, realistic truths. What We Cover in This Episode: Myth 1: "Time heals all wounds." We discuss why the passage of time is actually irrelevant if you aren't doing the work. Discover why taking an active, intentional role is required to prevent emotional wounds from festering into anxiety or trauma. Myth 2: "Healing is a straight, upward line." If you feel like you've taken two steps forward and one step back, you are doing it right. We explore the chaotic, non-linear spiral of recovery and why letting go of the "linear timeline" is crucial to banishing self-punishment and shame. Myth 3: "Healing means returning to exactly who you were before." Using the beautiful Japanese art of kintsugi (repairing broken pottery with gold), we explain why true healing isn't about going backward. Instead, it is about integrating your painful experiences to forge a new, more resilient, and empathetic version of yourself. Myth 4: "You cannot heal yourself." While therapists and external resources are incredibly valuable tools, the ultimate agency lies with you. We talk about why the healing process must start in the mind by rejecting negative rhetoric and taking ownership of your own belief systems. Tune in to reframe your perspective on recovery, drop the shame surrounding your setbacks, and take back the power in your own healing journey!

Raising Free Children

In this episode, we dive deep into the revolutionary concepts presented by Akilah Richards in her powerful TEDx Talk, "Raising Free People." We explore the uncomfortable truth behind why we often view children as inherently untrustworthy and how our traditional parenting and educational systems are frequently rooted in fear and "tools of oppression." Richards challenges us to move away from compliance-based parenting and toward a life rooted in consent, respect, and confident autonomy. We discuss her journey from traditional schooling to "unschooling" and how she uses "mad question asking" to turn feelings of chaos into clarity. Watch the Original Talk: Raising Free People | Akilah Richards TEDxAsburyPark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgbD1qrJ0c4&t=309s *** Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed this deep dive into liberating the next generation!

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