Episode 9 | Colette

In this episode, I chat with Colette, a documentary filmmaker whose film TRACES OF HOME charts her journey of self-discovery through her relationship with her Palestinian father, their trip to search for his ancestral home and the power of connecting with one’s roots. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on My Arab Dad, we shake things up a bit by interviewing two guests - Mohamed and Salma – who explore the similarities and differences between their relationships with their late father – and how they still find themselves unpacking those relationships over a decade on from his passing.Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out!Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a quick update from me. I know I haven't released an episode in a while, but I'm working hard to get you more stories from around the global Arab community. In the meantime, here's a compilation of anecdotes that didn't quite make the full episodes, but still illustrate the tapestry of Arab experiences.Happy New Year! See you in 2026.Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on My Arab Dad, Bahaa opens up about his complicated dynamic with his father. He reflects on how a car accident triggered an internal struggle about whether to mend their relationship, while still maintaining deep empathy for a man carrying his own pain.Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, my guest Loubna shares her experiences growing up with a dad who simply couldn’t relate to her childhood because he never had one himself, the pride and admiration she feels for this self-made man, and the nuances of growing up as a Palestinian-Guatemalan. Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, John shares his experience growing up with a military dad who expressed his love, never through words, but always through actions; his bravery in confronting his dad as a teenager, and how he has come to deeply appreciate him over time.Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by Uppbeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Ayah reflects on her dad who felt the constant push-and-pull between being a caring but assertive father, how his survivor’s guilt shaped his parenting, and the lengths he goes to show his children just how much he loves them.My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the next instalment of My Arab Dad, Ibrahim meets Mohamad who shares the growing pains his family experienced when his dad moved back from working abroad, his dad’s outbursts that seemingly came out of nowhere, and the meaningful self-reflection his dad has undertaken in recent years.Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Ibrahim chats to Tamara who shares how her dad – despite not being present – truly believed he was, how their relationship transformed during adulthood and – at the end of the episode – what advice she would give to Arab dads today.My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of this brand new podcast, Ibrahim sits down with Mark to talk about his larger-than-life dad, the challenges of growing up Lebanese in the UK and how a shift in perspective has improved their relationship. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad!My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel.Intro and outro music by Karim El ZanfallyTransition music: Hold PatternArtist: MountaineerProvided by UppbeatArtwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.