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The Shadow Sessions

The Shadow Sessions

Von: Hiba Balfaqih
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 The Shadow Sessions is hosted by Hiba Balfaqih, an unconventional psychologist and trauma alchemist. We explore the stories that most people bury—particularly those tied to shame, trauma, and identity. Our goal is to shed light on the hidden corners of human experience, allowing listeners to hear stories that challenge societal norms and spark deep,introspective conversations.Hiba Balfaqih Hygiene & gesundes Leben Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit Sozialwissenschaften True Crime
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  • Sentenced to Life at Just 13 Years Old

    Sentenced to Life at Just 13 Years Old
    Apr 30 2026
    What kind of system gives a child a life sentence? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Ian, who at just thirteen years old was tried as an adult for a non‑homicide offense and sentenced to life in prison. This conversation goes beyond one case. It examines the structure of the justice system—where children, particularly Black and Brown youth, are disproportionately treated as adults, perceived as more dangerous, and denied the protections of childhood. Together, they explore what it means for a developing brain to be told its life is already over, how identity is shaped inside systems built on punishment, and why rehabilitation is often replaced with permanence. This episode is about justice, perception, and the deeper question of whom society chooses to protect and whom it is willing to give up on.
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    1 Std. und 25 Min.
  • Human Trafficking Survivor Speaks Out

    Human Trafficking Survivor Speaks Out
    Apr 23 2026
    We often talk about war in terms of soldiers, politics, and strategy. But conflict creates another reality—one where systems collapse, laws disappear, and exploitation thrives in the chaos. In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Lurata, who was trafficked during wartime, in a world where protection had vanished, and survival meant navigating danger no one should ever face. This conversation explores how conflict zones create conditions where trafficking and exploitation can flourish, and what it does to the mind when violence is no longer distant—but personal and constant. Lurata shares her experience of survival, the psychological impact of living without safety, and the long process of reclaiming identity and voice after systems meant to protect people fail. This episode examines war not just as a geopolitical conflict but as a human reality in which the most vulnerable often pay the highest price.
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    1 Std. und 12 Min.
  • “I Was A Jihadi Spy”

    “I Was A Jihadi Spy”
    Apr 16 2026
    What creates a terrorist? Not the headline, the attack, or the manifesto. Before violence, there is always a story. In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Mubin Sheikh, a former Islamist extremist who later became a counter‑terrorism expert working to prevent radicalization. This conversation explores how people are drawn into extremist ideology—not because they are born hateful, but because they are searching for belonging, identity, and purpose. It examines how grievance, certainty, and “us versus them” thinking can transform vulnerability into radical belief. But the story does not end with extremism. Mubin shares what it took to question the ideology that once defined his identity, and how he eventually dedicated his life to counter‑terrorism and de-radicalization work. This episode examines the psychology of belief, the mechanics of radicalization, and what it actually takes for someone to walk away from violent ideology.
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    1 Std. und 22 Min.
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