About this episode

Dr. Slava and Haitham Khraishi discuss the emotional significance of flags and their connection to identity and belonging for immigrants.

Send us Fan Mail What does a flag really represent—and why does it hit differently when you’re an immigrant? In this powerful conversation, Dr.Slava sits down with returning guest Haitham Khraishi to unpack the deeper meaning behind flags—not just as national symbols, but as emotional anchors tied to identity, belonging, and lived experience. They go beyond surface-level history and tap into something more real: the psychological weight of carrying two identities at once. 🚩 What We Break Down...

People in this episode

Host: Dr.Slava

Guest: Haitham Khraishi

Topics covered

• flags
• identity
• belonging
• immigration
• psychological weight
• cultural experience

Keywords

• flags
• identity
• belonging
• immigrants
• psychological weight
• cultural identity

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Places: Jordanian

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