Do you ever feel isolated or disconnected in your life? Are you trying to learn how to be authentic in a world that asks you to change who you are in order to make others comfortable? Do you ever feel shame or anger or confusion because you move through your life feeling either too much or not enough? Join Dr. Mona, a mental health therapist, professor, and researcher, as she speaks with guests who share fascinating stories of how to create a stronger sense of belonging and overcome isolation. Together, we will explore the many roles we all have and how to experience belonging, acceptance, and connection in the world around you and the world within yourself.
In this reflective season finale of Belonging Reimagined, Dr. Mona welcomes her friend Pip Davidson — a seasoned publicist, influencer strategist, and familiar voice from “Belonging While Gender Expansive.” In a thoughtful twist, Pip gently turns the conversation inward, inviting Dr. Mona to share how podcasting has shaped her journey and transformed her sense of self. Their dialogue is intimate and sincere, exploring themes of connection, personal growth, and the art of storytelling. Join them for an episode that offers genuine insights and heartfelt reflections on finding belonging in unexpected places.
Follow Pip Davidson on TikTok: @nymandgravyandpip, and read his Substack newsletter, Pen Pals: For Writers Who Mean Business here, at penpalsforwriters.substack.com.
Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast
Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
27 Feb 2025
Belonging + Hair
In this episode, Dr. Mona sits with her Nour Counseling colleagues Kristin Reddick, LCMHCA, and Danay Scott, LCMHC, to discuss the profound connection between hair and belonging. Join as they explore how hair serves as a powerful medium for self-expression, a source of cultural pride, and an essential element of personal and communal identity.
Tune in now to learn about:
-The cultural messaging that has traditionally linked “good” hair with eurocentric and racist beauty standards
- Learning to separate what society considers beautiful from one’s own beauty values
- Perfectionism as the opposite of belonging
- The concept of hair as a “mask,” a way to hide from the world what’s going on internally
- Hair as a reflection of one’s mental state
- The notion there’s an energy people carry with their hair
- Hair as a source of freedom and creative expression
Learn more about the guests:
Danay: www.nourcounseling.com/danay-scott
Kristin: www.nourcounseling.com/kristin-reddick
Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast
Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
20 Feb 2025
Belonging + Ethical Non-Monogamy Part 2
Part two of Belonging + Ethical Non-Monogamy picks back up with game designer and ENM practitioner Ian Riutta. Dr. Mona and Ian expand on their initial conversation to cover topics such as misconceptions about ethical non-monogamy, family dynamics in ENM relationships, and resources like books for those wanting to discover more.
Tune in now and explore:
- Misconceptions about ENM, including that ENM is all about sex
- Acknowledging and meeting needs in ENM relationships
- The potential for toxicity in relationships that incorporate concepts like veto powers, couples privilege, and unicorn hunters
- Family dynamics in ethically non-monogamous relationships, including coparenting and teaching kids about ENM
- The difference between ENM practitioners and ‘swingers’
- Books like “The Ethical Slut” that lay out ENM structures for those seeking more information
Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast
Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com
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YouTube views
6,069
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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YouTube
68
Engagement
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