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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Millie and Natalie review the new Borat film. They also discuss halloween, hebrew school, and holocaust survivors. Support the show

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

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

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

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

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

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

Sorry for the clickbait title...in this episode, we talk about self awareness, coming off self involved, guilt about talking about yourself too much to your family, reverse manifesting or cheshm vs positive affirmations. We also talk about girls who try to humiliate you and put you on the spot in front of other people, girls who are specifically jealous of other women with big personalities and who are comfortable in their skin. Towards the end Natalie objectifies men and the two briefly discuss concerns of the derriere. We're also now on patreon.. https://www.patreon.com/persiangirlpodcast show PGP some love and support <3Support the show

In this episode, PGP interviews Elle Toussi, a cross platform journalist and producer. Elle discusses her career and how coronavirus has impacted journalism and respectively, her life, work-life balance, having kids in your thirties, the process of freezing her eggs and its implications, and being on top of your hormones. Elle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elletoussi/Support the show

Millie and Natalie discuss engagements that break up and the reasons they do, as well as tarnished reputations (men vs. women), "expiration date" and starting over at an older age, how to challenge your relationship prior to engagement, whether two hard headed families ​can merge in a marriage, and situationships. Support the show