About This EpisodeJoin host Aransas Savas in a powerful conversation with Hala Alyan, a Palestinian-American poet, writer, clinical psychologist, and mother, as they explore the intersections of identity, motherhood, creativity, and social engagement.Key Topics Discussed:Navigating multiple identities as a Palestinian-AmericanThe role of motherhood in understanding personal and collective experiencesCreative writing and storytelling as forms of witness and resistanceAccountability, personal growth, and social responsibilityTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Hala Alyan01:09 - Exploring Personal Identities03:20 - The Complexity of Cultural Identity12:35 - Motherhood and Storytelling25:32 - Raising a Child with Awareness and Compassion34:05 - The Power of Mundane Moments40:10 - Building Supportive Relationships42:11 - Creative Pursuits and LearningAbout Hala AlyanHala Alyan is a Palestinian-American poet, writer, clinical psychologist, and mother based in Brooklyn. She is the author of a memoir and continues to explore themes of identity, displacement, and resilience through her writing and creative work.The Uplifter ThreadDid you know that every woman on the Uplifters podcast is nominated by a former guest or audience member? This means you and I get to chat with the most inspiring women -- the ones who inspire the women who inspire us!Our current thread:Julie Fleischer → Susan Jaramillo→Kate Tellers from The Moth→Cleyvis Natera→ Deesha Philyaw → Mahogany Browne → Hala Alyan → who nominates Sahar Delijani and describes her as, “A remarkable human and artist, a beautiful writer, a fearless advocate for Iranian human rights.”Lift Her Up:Support Hala’s Work:Buy or borrow I’ll Tell You When I’m Home from your local bookstore or libraryAttend KAN YAMA KAN if you’re in NYC—it’s a beautiful reading series that combines poetry, fiction, memoir, and music while raising funds for monthly mutual aid causes. You can learn more about it by following Hala’s IG.Share her work with book clubs, writing groups, or friends who appreciate literature that grapples with identity, displacement, and belongingSupport Palestine:Hala emphasizes that witnessing and being moved by what you see is transformative—educate yourself about what’s happening in PalestineSupport mutual aid organizations working on the groundSupport the PodcastSubscribe to Uplifters PodcastLeave a ReviewShare with a Friend#Uplifters #HalaAlyan #Motherhood #CreativeWriting #PalestinianAmerican #Podcast

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