Oct 16, 202633 minS2
Sometimes, the desire to fill an emotional void becomes so overwhelming that we start accepting things we know aren't good for us, simply because being alone feels worse. In this episode, I explore emotional hunger, the...
About this Podcast:
STILL here is a space for figuring things out in real time.Some episodes are conversations. Some are thoughts I couldn’t shake. Some are stories, questions, or ideas I just needed to sit with a little longer. The name comes from something simple: through all the growing, questioning, changing, leaving, and starting over we're still here. Still learning. Still creating. Still trying to make sense of it all.The new chapter of Youth Zone.
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What is Still Here about?
STILL here is a space for figuring things out in real time. Some episodes are conversations. Some are thoughts I couldn’t shake. Some are stories, questions, or ideas I just needed to sit with a little longer. The name comes from something simple: through all the growing, questioning, changing, leaving, and starting over we're still here. Still learning. Still creating.
Who hosts Still Here?
Still Here is hosted by Afaf Ouardi. The show has published 57 episodes to date.
What has Still Here covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Don't eat from trash just because you're hungry" (16 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Hear me out if you're stepping into your study abroad journey.." (10 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "Where does privilege end and hard work begin?" (30 September 2026, 33 minutes).
How often does Still Here publish?
Still Here publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 57 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Still Here?
Booking probability for Still Here is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Still Here requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Still Here's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Afaf Ouardi hosts Still Here, an education podcast with 57 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 10, 202644 minS2
If you’re about to start your study abroad journey, this episode is for you. The first half is about everything you can actually prepare for: packing, documents, logistics, what to bring, what to sort out before...
- Sep 30, 202633 minS2
In this episode, I reflect on the complicated line between being privileged and actually working incredibly hard for the things we have. Sometimes, what looks like luck or privilege from the outside is the result of...
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Thoughts on Antidepressants
May 24, 202648 minS0<p>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...
- Jan 16, 202630 minS0
<p>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...
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- Jan 6, 202625 minS0
<p>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...
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Who Stays & Who Fades Across Distance?
Dec 9, 202541 minS0<p>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...
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9di w dépanner — The Mindset of Settling
Nov 2, 202538 minS0<p>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...
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The Loneliness of Building Something Big
Sep 25, 202529 minS0<p>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...
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What a year in therapy left me with
Aug 22, 202541 minS0<p>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...
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You can be both, and that's okay
Jun 22, 202543 minS0<p>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...
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Home is everywhere and nowhere
May 13, 202535 minS0<p>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...
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Our UPenn Exchange Experience, w/Gheed
Apr 11, 202547 minS0<p>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...
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Adding nothing to the table
Feb 27, 202534 minS0<p>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...
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We’re part of everyone we meet
Dec 1, 202431 minS0<p>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...
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The Mirror Effect
Nov 16, 202438 minS0<p>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...
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Women’s Motherly Instinct
Nov 6, 202434 minS0<p>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...
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Uncomfortable Reflections
Oct 21, 202436 minS0<p>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...
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Restoration
Oct 7, 202454 minS0<p>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...
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Managing Attachment Styles
Aug 30, 202430 minS0<p>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...
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