
Thoughts on Antidepressants
People love talking about mental health until medication becomes part of the conversation. Suddenly, antidepressants and any psychiatric medication are treated as something scary, shameful, or life-changing in the worst

Hosted by Afaf Ouardi · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 54 episodes
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Youth Zone is a space where Gen Z explores what it means to grow, question, and create in today’s world. From solo reflections to powerful conversations, the podcast dives into topics like mental health, creativity, identity, and social change. It’s about honest storytelling, unfiltered thoughts, and finding meaning in the chaos. Wherever you’re from, if you’re young and curious, this space is for you.
Afaf Ouardi hosts Youth Zone, a education show with 54 episodes published.

People love talking about mental health until medication becomes part of the conversation. Suddenly, antidepressants and any psychiatric medication are treated as something scary, shameful, or life-changing in the worst

We are taught that success comes from persistence, pushing through discomfort, overcoming barriers, and refusing to quit when things get hard. That mindset builds careers, skills and ambitions. But what happens when we a

Home teaches us how to survive, the outside world teaches us how to be us. This episode unpacks why we often become different versions of ourselves depending on where we are. It explores how family dynamics, emotional sa

People think the hardest part about moving abroad is adapting to a new country, but sometimes, the hardest part is realizing that not everyone will try to keep you close once you’re far away. The episode is about explori

The fear of uncertainty drives us to overwork, to over-plan, to burn out trying to keep everything from falling apart, while the comfort of control keeps us stuck in safe choices and quiet satisfaction. Losing control or

Chasing a big dream is more than about hard work, it’s about carrying a vision that no one else can fully see or feel except yourself. In this episode, I talk about the loneliness that comes with fighting for something h

A year in therapy leaves you with more than answers, it leaves you with a different way of seeing yourself. In this episode, I share messy beautiful truths on my journey with therapy during this year. Enjoy listening !

This episode is a soft space for the contradictions we carry. It’s about the in-betweens, the moments when we feel joy and sorrow, gratitude and longing, love and distance, healing and breaking all at once. It’s about th

Getting real about how exhausting constant transitions can be. From Morocco to Lebanon to the U.S., I’ve loved every step of the journey, but it hasn’t been easy. As someone who gets attached to people, places, and littl

In this episode, we spill the tea on what it’s really like studying at UPenn, from culture shocks and academic struggles to unforgettable memories and adventures. Tune in as we compare our previous academic life to life

Breaking the myth that staying quiet means you’re not valuable enough. Learning, observing, and growing in silence are powerful tools and not signs of weakness. Also diving into why we define our worth by actual results

Every encounter shapes us in ways we might not realize immediately. In this episode, I talk about how the people we meet leave lasting imprints on our lives and our personalities, and how we turn to influence theirs as w

In this episode, I dive into the defense mechanism of projection—why people project their insecurities, fears, and failures onto others, and how to recognize when it’s happening. Using relatable examples and real-life si

In this podcast episode, I dive into the topic of women’s motherly instincts and how they naturally extend beyond just caring for children, often influencing their relationships as well. It’s about how women often find c

We often don’t reflect about things we did, choices we made, decisions we took, because that inner discovery is uncomfortable and ugly. It takes time and it takes courage to actually dive deep into who we are and what le

As the past few months were unexpectedly rough with successive insane life events, this is the first time I notice a clear transformation in my way of thinking about multiple things. I am sharing in this episode all what

Managing your attachment style and learning to deal with people’s attachment styles can be a long and stressful journey. The episode focuses more on the anxious-avoidant pair, as the combination seems very paradoxical th

In this episode, I reflect on the first six months of 2024 and share the valuable lessons I've learned along the way. From personal growth to unexpected challenges, this episode explores how these experiences have shaped

The first part of this episode is about the overwhelming feelings that come after overanalyzing and seeking explanations about everything that happens in our lives. The second part is about confusion and indecisiveness,

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Youth Zone is hosted by Afaf Ouardi. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 54 episodes.
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