To Be or Belong cover art

To Be or Belong

To Be or Belong

Written by: Isla Bidlake Hull
Listen for free

About this listen

 I'm Isla, a 21 year old with wild hair and a deep mind, and I talk to inspiring individuals who go against the grain 👣 Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • MUSLIM AND GAY

    MUSLIM AND GAY
    Aug 26 2021

    Isla in conversation with Baba, who speaks openly about the struggles of reconciling is homosexual, South Asian and Muslim identities.

    👣 We discuss what it's like to be homosexual and Muslim, and Baba's evolving and complicated relationship with religion.

    👣 In context of the recent call for anonymous social media accounts to be banned (in anti-racism campaigns), we talk about the undervalued havens that anonymous Instagram accounts provide for him and others in the LGBTQ+ community, since he cannot share his real name due to security fears.

    👣 We also delve into what it's like to feel like you can't be your true self around the people you love the most and his experience of homophobia within the South Asian community.

    👣 If you like my content, follow @tobeorbelong on Instagram and listen on Spotify, IGTV or YouTube!
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
  • AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE & ISOLATION

    AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE & ISOLATION
    Aug 18 2021
    Talking to Jamie about what it's like to be diagnosed with chronic conditions (Axial Spondyloarthritis and Crohns) at the age of 19. 👣 We discuss the spiritual perspective he now takes towards pain, small steps everyone can take to reduce inflammation, the isolating measures he took to improve his health and how he has now found a sense of balance. 👣 To prioritise health, Jamie had to step away from the crowd and seem a bit like an outcast in his life habits, choosing to Be rather than Belong. From difficulty walking to now being free of pain for 2 years - his journey is inspiring. 👣 Jamie has now founded an organisation @yogaforas with Jeff, a 76 year old friend with AS, and has dedicated himself to helping others in similar situations to him... 👣 Both Jamie and I have recently-diagnosed autoimmune conditions, mine being Hashimoto's, so hearing his perspective is useful and I hope it helps others too. 👣 More than 6% of the UK now live with an autoimmune condition, with 80% being women. This number is on the rise. 👣 If you like my content, follow @tobeorbelong on Instagram and listen on Spotify and YouTube 🙏
    Show More Show Less
    46 mins
  • LIFE IN PALESTINE

    LIFE IN PALESTINE
    Jul 5 2021

    Talking with my two Palestinian friends in West Bank, sharing their stories of life under Israeli occupation. We discuss personal experiences of brutality, what it was like to grow up on a refugee camp, dating in Palestine, their personal interactions with Israelis, whether they intend to bring up children there, and much more.

    The quality of this podcast is lower than usual due to the poor and restricted internet quality in Palestine.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 22 mins
No reviews yet