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An unfiltered and occasionally unhinged deep dive into life’s spiciest topics courtesy of a girl who overshares for a living.
Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about.
It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.
Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about.
It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.
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This week, Zainab sits with dermatologist Dr. Maii Elassal to talk Botox, filler, migration fears, and the dangers of aesthetic trends. They break down how to choose the right injector, what to avoid, and why the girls aren’t scared of work. Spoiler alert: They’re scared of bad work. In 2026 we’re not just aging gracefully, we’re aging strategically.
This week, Zainab sits with Manayer Adel to talk art, heritage, and how to survive the digital era without begging for Western validation. We get into cultural identity, representation, and how AI can enhance creativity without replacing the artist. We also unpack why Western creatives are glorified while local talent gets overlooked, underfunded, and encouraged to copy instead of innovate. From cultural preservation to new-age creativity, this episode spans the past we inherit and the future we’re building on our own terms.
In this episode, Rawia Alateeqi joins me to talk about strength, femininity, and gym expectations. We break down why lifting triggers so many opinions, how consistency actually works, and what fitness gives you beyond aesthetics. If you've ever walked into the gym confused, intimidated, or expecting everything to change in a month, this one's for you.
Ever thought about reinventing yourself… but didn’t know where to start? This week, Zainab is joined by her sister Fatimah (@labookay)—fitness coach, mental health advocate, and the only person who can humble her mid-sentence—for a deep dive into starting over at any age.From career pivots to healing your body and mindset, we’re unpacking what it really takes to rewrite your story without the shame or pressure. Is it ever too late to start fresh, or are we just scared of what people will say? And yes, there’s a heated roast session about who’s the bigger diva on vacation (spoiler: it’s a close call). All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, Zainab is joined by Ghaleb from Street 965 to unpack the algorithm and the ego. We’re talking building a brand online, making AI work for you, and why authenticity is starting to feel like a lost art. Plus, the pressure on women to look perfect, and the pressure on men to succeed, stay stoic, and suppress their mental health, all in the name of the grind.All this and more in this week’s episode!
Zainab is joined by Dhoha AlIssa to unpack the performance of being chill. Are you actually unbothered… or just trained to take up less space? From the pressure to be low-maintenance to the fine line between cool and emotionally unavailable, they break down what “being chill” really costs women. They’re talking confidence, likability, and why softness shouldn’t mean silence.All this and more in this week’s episode!
Ever introduced two friends… only to end up the third wheel? This week, Zouz Al-Mahdi (@zouzthebird) joins Zainab as a first-ever guest co-host while Mia’s away, and we’re diving deep into the drama of friendship merging. Why do some people act like they own their friends? Is it fear of being replaced or lowkey narcissism? From possessive besties to group politics, we’re breaking down the emotional tug-of-war behind sharing your circle. Think jealousy, gatekeeping, and full-on social turf wars. Plus: chaotic listener submissions and a spicy round of Hot or Rot. All this and more in this week’s episode!
Have you ever gotten advice that made you question your whole life choices? This week, we’re unpacking unsolicited advice, the kind no one asked for, yet somehow shows up. From the well-meaning auntie with a PhD in your personal life to the friend who’s projecting more than supporting, we’re asking: when does guidance turn into control?We’re sharing the story times that made us rethink our boundaries, breaking down why it stings, and getting into how to give advice without sounding accidentally condescending. Let’s talk passive aggression, people-pleasing, and why “you should…” is usually where we check out.All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re joined by Omar (@9amtmayasket) for a much-needed convo on masculinity and the silent pressures men face to perform it perfectly. From emotional repression and mental health to fashion, individuality, and being the “odd one out,” we’re unpacking what happens when you don’t fit the mold—and how even your style can lead people to question your character, or your faith. All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re diving into the drama, the code, and the quiet chaos of female friendships.We’re breaking down why women’s friendships are so emotionally loaded: the unspoken rules, the passive-aggressive loyalty tests, and that sneaky mix of admiration and envy we never admit out loud. Can you love your friend and still secretly want to outshine her? Yes. Have we all been the toxic one at some point? Also yes.And don’t get us started on the “I don’t do female friendships” girlies—we’re cracking that one wide open. All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re joined by Eunae—aka Seoulian Mommy—for a cozy, chaotic, and seriously spicy episode.We get into what it’s like being Korean in Kuwait, juggling life as an entrepreneur, expat, and full-time mommy (spoiler: it’s not always cute), and how food became her love language and her legacy. From kimchi cravings to culture shocks, Eunae spills all the tea on the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of doing the absolute most—with a smile.All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Red Bull Flying Day with fellow Hot Wings 🌶️🪽 flight crew—pilot Fai Al Omran and co-pilot of chaos Ahmad Al Hindi. We’re spilling all the tea: from last-minute design drama and questionable physics to the power struggles, group chat spirals, and what actually went down on that ramp. Let’s just say… teamwork was tested. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a flying machine (and stay friends after), this one’s for you.All this and more in this week’s episode!
This week, we’re taking Sprinkles & Spice LIVE from the Volvo Studio—because the drama just hits different with an audience.From overthinking spirals to friendship fallouts, we’re spilling hot takes and unpacking heartbreaks in real time. We’re diving into messy listener confessions, letting the audience decide who’s actually the villain, and acting out the most unhinged scenarios. Plus, a rapid-fire round of Hot or Rot with the audience. It’s chaos, comedy, and a whole lot of catharsis.All this and more in this week’s live episode!
Fashion is all fun and games… until someone tells you to “dress more feminine.” This week, we’re sitting down with Fajer @fajeroriginals —model, stylist, and expert at making any outfit her own—to talk about confidence, self-expression, and navigating fashion in a region where everyone has an opinion. We’re getting into the pressure to be “ladylike,” the most unhinged comments she’s ever gotten, and whether the region is finally embracing more diverse fashion choices. Plus, we put Fajer’s fashion takes to the test in a rapid-fire round of Hot or Rot! All this and more in this week’s episode!
We’re back with Tareq for our final Ramadan episode, and we’re diving deep into gossip—because let’s be real, we all do it. Is venting just gossip with better PR? Do men actually gossip more than women? And where’s the line between harmless chitchat and straight-up character assassination? We break down the psychology behind why we spill the tea, the role of gossip in friendships and culture, and what to do when someone asks for “innocent” intel about a potential spouse. Plus, we reflect on how Ramadan had us rethinking our words (or at least trying to).All this and more in this week’s episode!
This week, we’re getting real about what therapy is, what it isn’t, and why some people swear by it while others side-eye it. We sit down with Abdullah Alkhulaifah—a psychologist, brain health advocate, and educator—to break down the cultural stigma around mental health, how to actually start therapy, and what to look for in the right therapist. We also dive into therapy burnout (yes, it’s a thing), who really needs therapy, and why self-diagnosing on TikTok might not be your best move. Plus, is healing really just about “talking it out”? All this and more in this week’s episode!
This week, we’re unpacking the art (and struggle) of letting go — because if “just move on” was that easy, we wouldn’t still be spiraling at 3AM. From people who romanticize their struggles to the ones who let pain turn them bitter, we’re unpacking why some of us just can’t seem to move on. And of course, we’re asking: what does it actually mean to let go — and how do you do it when being hurt has become part of who you are? All this and more in this week’s episode!
Ladies, we need to talk—about hormones, periods, and the stuff no one tells you. This week, we’re joined by top OBGYN Dr. Nada Alibrahim to break down PCOS and endometriosis, two conditions that impact way more women than you think. Painful cycles? Random weight gain? Mood swings from hell? It might not be just your hormones. We’re debunking fertility myths, tackling cultural taboos, and even giving you the ultimate guide to fasting during Ramadan with PCOS. All this and more in this week’s episode!
This week, we’re talking about the biggest scam of adulthood—running out of time. Whether it’s career deadlines, the pressure to settle down, or the ever-ticking biological clock, society loves to make us feel like we’re always behind. But who decided these timelines, and do they even make sense? From pop culture moments that fed our anxiety to the social media comparison trap, we’re breaking it all down. All this and more in this week’s episode!
This week, we’re getting emotionally unhinged—aka, breaking down attachment styles and why some of us cling while others run for the hills. From Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized, we’re exposing how these play out in different relationships. We’re also diving into generational trauma, toxic patterns, and whether we can actually change (or if we’re just doomed). Plus, we’re putting ourselves on blast and roasting our own attachment styles—because why not? All this and more in this week’s episode!
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