Beyond Words with Najwa Zebian

Send us a text In this deeply reflective episode of Beyond Words, Najwa explores the longing so many of us feel when someone we love starts slipping away. What do we do when our instinct is to try harder only to lose ourselves in the process? Najwa unpacks the myths about “being the prize,” why begging for recognition only hurts us more, and how true courage sometimes looks like letting go, step by step. Through personal reflections, hard truths, and poetic wisdom, she reminds us: your value ...

Send us a text So many of us carry the belief that we have to earn love. That if we change who we are, give more of ourselves, or abandon our own needs, then maybe, just maybe, someone will finally choose us. But true love isn’t an audition. In this powerful episode of Beyond Words, we explore what it means to stop chasing after the bare minimum. Together, we’ll look at why we cling to those who only offer us crumbs of attention, and how to shift toward a love that meets us where we are:...

Send us a text What do you do when the life you were building with someone turns out to be an illusion? When the love you believed in crumbles in an instant. And all that’s left is dust? This episode is for the moments after the betrayal. For when your heart is shattered but you're being told to "just move on." For when you’re still carrying the weight of dreams that will never happen. And wondering why you're the one left with all the pain. Najwa walks you through the reality of ...

Send us a text What happens when you're seen through a lens that distorts your truth? When you're cast as the villain in someone else's story despite showing up with honesty, loyalty, and love? In this episode, Najwa explores the emotional weight of being misunderstood and offers a liberating framework for letting go of the need to correct how others perceive you. This is for the people who’ve spent too long defending themselves, explaining their intentions, and begging to be seen accurately....

Send us a text If you’ve ever blamed yourself for how someone mistreated you, this episode is for you. Najwa dives deep into the emotional aftermath of narcissistic abuse: how it distorts your reality, erodes your self-trust, and leaves you questioning your worth. She explains why gaslighting, love bombing, triangulation, and emotional confusion are tools of control, not love. And she reminds you of the most important truth: You were never hard to love. You were simply hard to control. This e...

Send us a text We often believe we need to speak to be heard. But sometimes, silence is the most powerful voice we have. In this episode, Najwa explores five moments where choosing not to speak is not weakness, but self-respect. Whether you're being dismissed, unfairly accused, or stuck in spaces where your words are used against you, this episode teaches you how to reclaim your power without saying a word. You don’t owe everyone a response. You owe yourself peace. Timestamps & Show Notes...

Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond Words, with Najwa Zebian. This episode explores one of the hardest things we’re asked to do: forgive someone who never apologized. Najwa gently walks you through five powerful strategies to process pain without internalizing blame, to stop seeking closure from those who won’t give it, and to choose yourself in the aftermath of betrayal. This is a conversation for the empath, the over-giver, the person who’s been stuck waiting for an e...

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