Persian Girl Podcast's Podcast

PGP returns for an episode where they're joined by Orna Simkhai and three other Persian mothers. They share the story of how they formed We Do Care: Iranian-American Parents of LGBTQ, a community formed in 2013. Orna and her friends also share advice and discuss their own experience with their children coming out. More info on We Do Care: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/We-Do-Care-Iranian-American-Parents-of-LGBTQ-943104462412560/Support the show

In this episode, Persian comic legend Maz Jobrani comes on PGP to discuss his path to standup and his early education and career experiences, and the ways in which it conflicted with his families expectations at the time. He also shares how he breaks the caricatures often imposed on Middle Eastern talent in Hollywood and gives insight to his approach of raising his kids.  Check out Maz's Podcast: Back To School With Maz JobraniTour DatesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie and Natalie bring on their close friend Anna Semenova, Ukrainian-American crypto expert, to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Natalie also shares the story of how she was named. Links related to the subject recommended by Anna:https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/conflict-ukrainereddit thread of donation links:https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/News sites/articles recommended by Millie: https://www.revolver.news/https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/ukraines-deadly-gambleSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie, Natalie, and Adlee, a PGP favorite [brother of Millie], discuss the end of elitism, the demoralizing superbowl halftime show and the proliferation of mass culture, St. Valentine, and Persian swinger parties.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP answers listener submissions related to interracial relationships and how to bounce back in a relationship when you've been kept a secret and their family dislikes/disapproves of you. They also answer some questions related to physical attributes Persian women are attracted to, what cars they like to drive, and if they bring their boyfriends to their family dinners&parties. Lastly they give advice to a Black Jew whose type is Persian Jewish girls. Intro song:Mary Jane- Arash Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP sits down with singer/songwriter Nazanin. They discuss her Persian Jewish upbringing in Great Neck, studying pre-med to becoming a singer, living in LA, and navigating the iroonis of both cities.Find Nazanin on spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/05fn3rtT6R754HUGdior3V?si=AqTHYIZ0S7aDuul8E3TyUQ&nd=1Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nazaninxmusic/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfk2Ei1HwTExW7qeHPVYftwSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode PGP interviews Leyla Shams from Chai & Conversation, a podcast for learning Persian  she started in 2011. Together they discuss some prevalent themes and quirks in the Persian language, abolishing the Persian goodbye and adopting the Irish exit, what the proper word for "butt" is, and how Leyla is carrying on the Persian language and culture to her half Amrikayee (American) kids.To learn more about the Chai & Conversation's programs for learning Persian follow this link!https://www.chaiandconversation.com/?via=persianListen to Chai & Conversation on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-persian-with-chai-and-conversation/id409050115Persian Spongebob:https://youtu.be/nx1zxMwOTGwIntro song: Goleh Pooneh-SattarSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Natalie visits Millie in Paris and they discuss their time there together; operating a two women brothel, having no internet, and being stuck at a rave until 6 am. In the second half of the episode they discuss the importance of solitary experiences and cultivating your own life before joining another's. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP revisits the subject of cheshm (which they first talked about exactly two years prior to this episode, entitled "I don't dood esfand, I dood hookah"). In this new episode they discuss the more nuanced forms of the belief in cheshm (evil eye) and how it is ingrained in Persian society; from the way people deliver news and when they do, how they accept compliments and give compliments, saliva and the third eye,  using cheshm as an excuse to create theatrics around their life, and whether positive affirmations is a form of cheshm or if Persian men practice/believe in cheshm just as much as Persian women. *THE M IN CHESHM IS SILENT, DON'T COME AFTER USIntro song: Hasood-Dariush Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode PGP features two voice submissions from their listeners regarding their experience dating outside their culture. One submission features a Persian girl's experience with dating someone not Persian and another submission features an Italian girl's experience dating a Persian guy.Intro song: Ahvaz - Makan AshgvariSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Chekhabareh? Another episode with an unhinged anonymous Persian girl. Discussing the difference in sexual encounters with men from Iran vs western men, the millennial's frustration with the lack of effort in flirting these days and generally loss of intimacy, how the life of religious taliban members resembles the present day fuccboy, men who think they deserve immediate sex as a reward for being "honest" about not wanting anything serious, being judged for having too many sexual partners when being single for extensive periods of time, and why Persian women are so damn horny. Intro song: Ghermez-Poobon ft RudebenyPhoto: Taliban members in Bayman Province via Twitter Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Salut, salam.  Cette semaine, een hafteh, PGP discusses wedding etiquette drama--ENCORE, and answers a listeners question regarding marrying outside of your religion. En particulier, they get into how one can be raised not by their parents values, but the values of the city/town in which they grew up (sounds like a classic case of ahberoo), reclaiming khanoom, what the real reasons are for Persian families being against their daughters marrying outside their religion,  and what to do when you are in that situation.Sorry for the repeat song, Millie needs an external hard drive to download new bangers for you guys. For those who don't know: Azize Delami - Mansour Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Natalie and Millie return with a special guest, Naomi Larbi, model and writer + childhood friend of Millie's, to answer some questions sent in by listeners during their hiatus. They discuss what is considered "normal" when dating a Persian girl, specifically when it comes to expectations of money, gifts, chivalry, dowry, etc. In this episode they give not only a Persian take on these topics but also an Eastern European one. Stay tuned to the end to hear Millie and Naomi's history of their friendship/BHHS tea and Millie's traveling tips. Intro song : Barbara Pravi - SauteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Do beaten horses in fact ever die?  Millie and Natalie attempted to discuss their being uninvited from a comedy show for their Jewishness when Al Jazeera asked them to record comments for the news channel's documentary on comedian Noam Shuster (see S1 E13).  They then follow how the media orchestrates the never-ending Israeli-Palestinian conflicts on behalf of larger powers financing the proxy war (in the name of each's plights and passions, of course!) and why Recho Omondi felt obliged to somehow re-cancel Leandra Medine, a sadistic spectacle promptly picked up by the so-called fashion media (e.g. NY Mag's The Cut.) She is recancelled, she is recancelled indeed! Intro music: Mustafa Sandal - KalmadıSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP interviews rapper Shaheen Samadi and singer Arla Fandi to discuss their new music video "Atoosa" and the struggles of beauty standards for Persian women. https://www.instagram.com/shaheen.samadi/https://www.instagram.com/arla.fandi/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP has an anonymous Persian Girl come on to discuss the experience of marrying an Indian man. "Niloofar" talks about how she met her fiance and the way her parents have received the Indian culture, getting complaints that she's "too into" the Indian culture, how it's easier as a Persian American to receive an American into their culture as opposed to another rich culture, the way in which not being surrounded by other Persians influenced her conception and relationship towards it. She also shares what her engagement party in Mumbai was like, how she's teaching her parents by leading by example instead of "gar"ing with them every time they clash, and what her Persian-Indian wedding ceremony will encompass. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Millie's brother Adlee, professional gossip and aspirational vh1 commentator, returns on the podcast. They slander Bill and Melinda Gates and give a Persian take on their divorce. Later Adlee and PGP ponder what is contemporary Persian-ness; how each Persian family establishes their own set of laws of what Honor means to them and spill some tea. They dive deep into the meaning of the bizarre question that is often posed to them at parties: "what are you doing here?" and what's behind the behavior of a woman whose idea of being a woman is a male-directed performance, and furthermore the developmental years of women/how their relationship with their mother and the amount of women they were surrounded by affected their identity. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Na rumi-ye rum, na zangi-ye zang which literally translates to "neither a Roman of Byzantium nor a Black person of the Subsaharan region",  means to say that some things cannot be black or white.  In this episode, Millie and Natalie discuss the struggles specific to the dual identity of being Persian and Jewish, diving deeper into the nuances of Sephardic Jewry, the stress of living for your ancestors and being the descendants of persecuted people, pressure to marry within your own religion for the sake of keeping your culture/ "people" alive, and not feeling 100% understood by secular Iranians nor Ashkenazy Jews.Intro music: Dokhtar Ahvazi - SandySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP hosts discuss behavior and etiquette at Persian weddings, Millie is reinvigorated by recent traumatic interactions with mega doodool tallahs, upper class Persians who define their worth based on how many lavish parties they go to,  Persian men who use having a white girlfriend to flex on Persian girls, snobby Persians who think doing drugs makes them in any way bohemian,  and other tea is spilled.In this episode PGP features Lavashak (dried fruit candy) from their Lavashak.com monthly subscription box, which can be found on their website or instagram @lavashaklovers!Intro song: Salam - SogandSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

​PGP interviews Mandana Salehi, founder of Zibahub, an inclusive beauty services app. They discuss how she got started with her company, beauty standards and how they're changing, how she met her husband and the response she got from the Persian community for marrying a Black man, ​dealing with being ostracized by your family for marrying outside your culture, and more.To get the app go to https://www.zibahub.com/Intro song: Hasoodi by Kamran & HoomanSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode Dr Sherry Rostami comes on the podcast to share her life story: how her father making decisions for her changed the track of her life and how she's still picking up the pieces. We also discuss "ahberoo" (reputation/honor), what it was like being the daughter of a famous actor, being forced into marriage for the sake of ahberoo, raising your children in a certain way for the sake of ahberoo, how she's making a difference in raising her children, and her tips for creating a backup plan if your marriage doesn't work out. Find more articles on Sherry's blog here: http://drsherrytalks.comEmail or direct message PGP any questions you may have for the next episode with Sherry! Intro song is the score from the film Ehsase Dagh (1971) starring Sherry's father, Iraj Rostami and Googoosh.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Punk Elle Woods//Sahar Shiralian, returns to the podcast (previous episode Performative #Girlboss) to discuss how her outlook has changed since the last time she came on PGP from "man hating girlboss" to lovable lawyer. They talk about the temperament of Persian women, how Persian women are pigeon holed when dating a Persian man, the advantages of dating outside your culture, the advantages of dating "wonderbread", why Persian men worship natural blondes and treat non-Persian girls better.They also discuss how Persian women are perpetually stuck in a daddy/daughter relationship from their parents home to their husbands home and not being able to share everything with their mothers.Intro song - Yeki Bood Yeki Nabood by The Black CatsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode PGP interviews Hiva Hosseini, a 25 year old biomedical engineer based in nyc, who grew up in Tehran. They discuss her experience living in Calabasas and Los Angeles, the culture shock she experienced in America during high school at Calabasas High despite speaking English and visiting annually, her childhood in Tehran and education, and the "life lessons" that were taught to her from a young age that she's been working on unlearning in her adult life. Intro song: Fataneh - Namehraboon فتانه - نا مهربونSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode Millie and Natalie discuss the guilt that Persian parents pass on to their children, running errands for the rest of their lives for their parents, absurd Persian grocery shopping habits, difference between brown parents vs. white parents, coddled vs. non coddled children, families who have live-in nannies, and more. They also discuss the results of the polls they conducted on jewelry ceremony at engagement parties and rave style weddings, ft a brief guest appearance by Millie's cousin who chimes on the trend of dancing down the aisle. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode Millie and Natalie discuss their experience with covid, why Persians dance/rave down the aisle at weddings, how bridal showers have basically become weddings, how proposal parties have basically become weddings, "suprise" proposals, and the engagement proposal video trend. They also talk about which Persian traditions they would keep for their own wedding and if they would still expect, for example, the whole jewelry on silver trays to be given at their engagement party, if they were to marry a non-Persian and other cultural clashes that would occur while getting married to a non-Persian. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode PGP interview Sarvin Esmaeili a 21 year old Vancouver based/Tehran born actor and writer. They discuss her upbringing in Tehran, what school was like there, dress code and the "nomreyeh enzebat", fashions for women there and the different ways to style the headscarf, the obsession with plastic surgery and how women in Tehran stick out if they don't have a nose job. They also discuss how women's bodies function as another trend in fashion in most societies now and how too much freedom or too little freedom affects the way we express ourselves.Find Sarvin on instagram to follow her work and see her solo show: https://www.instagram.com/sarviiinak/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie and Natalie interview Persian Jewish comedian Aaron Zarabi. Aaron is from New York and recently grew to prominence after being featured as the asshole of the week on antisemitism.org....The three discuss censorship in comedy, pushing boundaries with his humor, laughing at the truth, "fluffy" PG Persian comedians, Aaron's two bar mitzvahs, and what it was like living in Iceland. Interview begins at 4 minutes.Follow Aaron Zarabi on TikTok and Instagram @aaronzarabiCheck out his podcast Your Boyz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-boyz/id1550770554Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, PGP interviews Cyrus Veyssi, an intersectional wellness/beauty advocate and non-binary model. They discuss what it means to be queer and non-binary, cyber bullying, Persian instagram accounts, transphobia and homophobia (within the gay community as well), the need for Iranian queer representation, the spectrum of privilege and being able to speak with others with opposing views.Find Cyrus on instagram @cyrusveyssi https://www.instagram.com/cyrusveyssi/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP interviews Nicole Emrani Green, the CEO and co-founder of Givingli, a greeting card and gifting app. We discuss how she started Givingli, how she and her husband met, understanding why Persian-Americans are still holding on to certain values, dividing responsibilities equally with her husband at home and at work, and how their different cultural backgrounds compliment each other. Millie and Natalie also share the story of the first time they met...Download the Givingli app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/givingli/id1386635163@givingli on Instagramgivingli.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP interviews sister duo Pardiss and Saba Mehrzad who started the Iranian American Youth Group. They discuss how gen z Iranian Americans differ from the prior generation, what their intentions are for their youth group, what being Iranian means to them, how they're trying to improve the ways in which Iranians support each other and stepping away from competitiveness and toxicity from older generations. They also answer some questions sent in by the listeners such as...can they speak Persian? are they more open about sex? and more. Check out their youth group on ig: https://www.instagram.com/iranianamericanyouthgroup/The google form to apply to IAYG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7jAVbTN_COLJ8bOKj93VBv_6hdOlUeyQTtiOjMS0lV28YAw/viewformSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, PGP interviews Sayé Yabandeh, an actress, polo player, and humanitarian. Sayé talks about her childhood in Iran and living in both Tehran and Shiraz after the revolution, what her experience of moving to America was like, how she got into acting, the inspiration for her first film and women's rights issues she focuses on, and sex trafficking on facebook. They also discuss her love for Polo and how manifestation worked for meeting her career goals and personal goals. To learn more about The Miss Sayé Show and her Give Back Around the World charity: https://themisssayeshow.com/Nadia Murad's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/555106/the-last-girl-by-nadia-murad/The Good Charlotte music video where Sayé plays ice cream!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rISYCquFeI8&ab_channel=GoodCharlotteVEVOSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

For the first episode of season 3, PGP interviews Doris Yadidi Micheletti, a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist. They discuss the emphasis of women's virginity in the Persian Jewish community, vaginal anatomy-like where is the choochooleh (clitoris) and g spot, old school customs of monitoring sex, how Doris educates her children about sex, vaginismus, female ejaculation, consent, and self pleasure. Shoot a DM or email for questions to be answered in the upcoming instagram live with Doris!Find more about Doris on her website: https://www.dorismicheletti.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this short episode, Millie and Natalie bid adieu to the second season. They reminisce on past episodes and memories, discuss potentially becoming divorce lawyers, why they're obsessed with post-breakup/divorce women, and what's to come in season 3. They also address their tiktok which sparked some controversy...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In the final episode of Season Two, PGP interviews a second time guest, Dr. Ladan Hariri, to talk about her experience of pregnancy as a first-time mother. She discusses the expectations of mothers these days, working as a psychiatrist with no maternity leave, the tribulations of pregnancy and errors in the health system, the importance of finding the right ob-gyn and listening to your body and its instincts, prodromal labor, natural birth vs a c-section, the epidural shot, hospital policies on inducing labor, and the postpartum period. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, singer/songwriter Mami Moon (Arielle Lavian) comes on the podcast to discuss her new song "Kissing on me". They also talk about her experience at Beverly Hills High School, what precipitates clique-y Persians girls saying "we can't be friends with you", what it meant to be Persian at Beverly High and the different types of Persians there, reclaiming her Persian identity after resenting what it meant for years and contrastingly, how it's trendy to be ethnic now. Music video for Mami Moon's "Kissing on me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTk_WcTAbwM&ab_channel=MamiMoonhttps://mamimoonmusic.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, PGP interviews actress and comedian, Tara Grammy. Tara talks about her experience of the Persian community in Los Angeles compared to her hometown Toronto, being asked if she's Jewish repeatedly, the Persian fixation on class and religion, her upbringing, and more. Tara's alter ego Manijeh makes an appearance...The three also discuss the inescapability of smelling like fenugreek, kaleh pacheh, her 2018 film A Simple Wedding, the contrast of LA vs NY Persians, and racism in the Persian community.Tara on YouTube + Imdb Music: Snoh Aalegra - HomeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Natalie brings her boyfriend, Kyle, on the podcast to discuss relationship dynamics and what it's like dating a Persian girl as a Sefid boy. Millie and Natalie talk about how to shop with your significant other, Michael Kors and the futility of middle tier "luxury" brands, the aesthetic of "middle class fancy" and they also teach Natalie's boyfriend some aspects of Persian and Jewish culture.Find Kyle's music on Spotify and on instagram @kywilliammusicSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie and Natalie compare stereotypes about people from the different cities in Iran with the men of the Tehran based podcast, Ask An Iranian. They discuss the Turks/Azeris, Esfahanis, Shirazis, Kashis, Hamedoonis, Qazvinis, Rashtis, Yazdis, and Tehroonis. Also shared are some explicit jokes about these peoples. Unfortunately, we had to resort to explicit language to accurately depict the depravity of some people from these places. All love!!new acronym alert>TK = torkeh khaar Don't forget to check out new PGP merch at persiangirlpodcast.storenvy.com/& Ask An Iranian merch at teespring.com/stores/askaniranianSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode Millie and Natalie invite previous guests, Millie's brother Adlee and Mohammad from Ask An Iranian Podcast, to discuss the Shah complex // doodool tallah upbringing, helicopter moms, difference of treatment from mothers towards their sons vs. daughters, and women's roles and value within the Persian/Iranian familial complex. Natalie also answers a listener's question about her current relationship and upcoming trip to Aruba. For more information on Sohrab Ahmari and his book: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Water-Journey-Catholic-Faith/dp/162164202XSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

PGP interviews Asal Azizoddin, founder of The Gratitude Grams and trained oncology pharmacist. In this episode they discuss what the practice of gratitude is, who it can benefit/how one can benefit from it and how it maps on to mental health. Millie shares her skepticisms of the practice: can gratitude practices replace therapy? who is the ideal client? and Natalie speaks on the benefits of positive affirmations. At the end of the episode Asal guides Millie and Natalie through a gratitude practice where they share three things they are grateful for that day. For more information on The Gratitude Grams and Asal's coaching: https://www.thegratitudegrams.com/Asal on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/asaldeanhttps://www.instagram.com/thegratitudegrams/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie and Natalie welcome back previous guest Kevin Nahai to have a conversation about dating during Covid-19.They discuss listener questions which include: when is moving too fast/when is it acceptable to go over each other’s places; when dates are at home, how to keep it from escalating too fast physically; how to you ask if the person you’re seeing is seeing other people (for the sake of covid) and how to have the “what are we” conversation.They also hypothesize on why it seems like so many people have gotten into relationships during covid and discuss areas of expectations you can sacrifice when seeing someone.Find Kevin’s work here:https://www.instagram.com/kevinnahai/?hl=enSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Millie and Natalie review the new Borat film. They also discuss halloween, hebrew school, and holocaust survivors. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie and Natalie interview comedian and writer, Sarvenaz Elmi. Sarvey talks about growing up in a desolate town without a Persian community, dating outside her culture/having a sefid (white) boyfriend, what it’s like introducing an American boyfriend to a Persian family, and traditional Iranian beauty standards. https://www.sarvelmi.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarvashelmi/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

Sasha Khalili, a 24 year old psychoanalyst in training based in LA, comes on the podcast to interpret Millie and Natalie's recent dreams and discuss the various meanings of common symbols/themes in dreams (i.e. losing consciousness or the ability to run from something dangerous, marriage, cars, violence, birth, etc).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode Millie and Natalie return from their brief hiatus to discuss stalkers, one of the host's new relationships, Yom Kippur, who pays for the wedding in Persian culture, dowries, Persian Covid weddings, and when it's "convenient" to believe in Covid...They also give their thoughts on the One Hotel and the show Ramy. Millie's cousin Aliya chimes in on the discussion. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode Millie and Natalie are joined by Millie's brother Adlee and friend/audio production mentor Ahmed, to answer some listener's questions. Topics include socializing/flirting as a shy girl, how to not let other girls who compete with you over the same guy at parties get to you, sorority horror stories, how to deal with controlling in-laws, and why Persians are having so many weddings during Covid-19. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie is joined by the men of Ask An Iranian podcast, Mohammad, a native to Iran, and David, originally from England, who are both currently living in Tehran. They discuss the current dating culture in Tehran, experiences with controlling women, not being allowed to have friends of the opposite sex while in a relationship, infidelity, Instagram and texting behavior, where people go on dates and the conversations that typically occur. They also talk about life in Iran during the pandemic and the mask mandate. Ask An Iranian's website: https://askaniranian.com/ They can also be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming platforms.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this episode, Millie and Natalie are joined by Sahar, an employment and labor attorney based In LA, to have a conversation about performative roles in feminism, the aestheticization of being a "career woman", being able to talk about the fears of aging and appearances without being labeled an ageist or misogynist by third wave feminists, and "selfie feminism". They also discuss the pressure to get married from Persian friends and single shaming, psychics, the madonna-whore complex, drama on Persian meme accounts, and the WAP song...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast)

In this half Persian, half English episode, Arman and Niloufar from Talksio Podcast join PGP for a conversation about what life is like right now for the youth in Iran. Niloufar shares her own experiences. We discuss where people meet, where young people go out, dating life, "machin bazi", getting arrested for not wearing the hijab properly, the difference of life between the ultra wealthy and poor, and more.

Solo episode where we answer a listener's question. We talk about when Persian men date non-Persian women, what to look for if you are going to date a Persian man (as an outsider), why you shouldn't cast off all Persian women as crazy or all Persian men as trash, as well as explain the kinds of behaviors and stereotypes that exist (for a reason). At 37:08 Millie's brother makes a debut on the pod to give his input on the topic and share other reasons for why a Persian man would be inclined to act a certain way: for example, reassessing his behavior not as douche-y but rather as timid and unmanly, as a result of being ashamed.

In this episode, PGP interviews Sally Sahebi, a board certified behavior analyst. She shares the basic principles of behavior analysis such as the contingencies of behaviors which include antecedents, the response, and the consequences as well as the kinds of reinforcement histories that trigger certain behaviors. They also discuss the decision to not have your partner see you give birth, men who lose attraction to their partners after childbirth, why Persian families often tend to stick towards safe decisions that come off as "close minded". Towards the end they discuss sexual compatibility and whether that can be taught.