<p>Hey, Brave Table fam! In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we dive into the essence of belonging, identity, and redefining what <em>home</em> means with none other than the incredible Olla Abbas. Join me, Dr. Neeta Bhushan, as I sit down with Olla, author of the memoir <em>From Riyadh to Rio: A Healing Journey Back Home Through Cultures, Relationships, Religions, and Love</em>. Ola shares her raw and vulnerable story about growing up as a Sudanese girl in Saudi Arabia, navigating cultural, religious, and familial expectations, and ultimately finding her true sense of belonging. This conversation is a testament to the strength it takes to define home within ourselves. You don't want to miss this, especially if you’ve ever asked yourself, "Where do I truly belong?"</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get ready for deep wisdom, inspiring stories, and heartfelt moments that will leave you reflecting on your own journey of self-discovery and belonging.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Home is an inner peace, not a place</p> <p><br></p> <p>Writing her memoir helped Olla embrace vulnerability and self-acceptance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Olla reveals how love overcame cultural and religious challenges.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Navigating Multiple Identities but staying true to one’s roots</p> <p><br></p> <p>Olla stays centered with self-love and mindfulness through life's challenges.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>[00:00] Welcome & Introduction to Olla Abbas</p> </li> <li><p>[03:00] Defining Home: Olla’s Journey From Sudan to Saudi Arabia and Beyond</p> </li> <li><p>[10:00] The Reality of Refugee Crisis: Displacement and War in Sudan</p> </li> <li><p>[22:00] Exploring Identity: Growing Up Between Cultures</p> </li> <li><p>[33:00] Love Story: Navigating Cultural and Religious Differences</p> </li> <li><p>[40:00] Finding Home Within Yourself & The Power of Self-Belonging</p> </li> <li><p>[46:00] Outro: Connect with Olla Abbas and Grab Her Book!</p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neetabhushan</a> </p> <p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thebravetable </a></p> <p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neeta.bhushan</a></p> <p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p> <p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushanOfficial" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@NeetaBhushanOfficial</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with today’s guest, Olla Abbas</p> <p>  </p> <p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olla.abbas/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @olla.abbas</a></p> <p>WEB / <a href="https://ollaabbas.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ollaabbas.com/</a></p> <p>Grab her book From Riyadh to Rio → <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Riyadh-Rio-Cultures-Relationships-Religions/dp/1761241508?ref_=ast_author_mpb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon link </a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want more?</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?” for free ( just pay for the shipping cost)  → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/book-offer-bonus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://neetabhushan.com/book-offer-bonus</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Grab the Conversation cards here → <a href="https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking  my FREE quiz here →  <a href="http://theemotionalreset.com/quiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">theemotionalreset.com/quiz</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my newsletter here → <a href="http://yourweeklyreset.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">yourweeklyreset.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Ep.# 195: How to Finally Embrace Your True Self and Stop Caring About What Other People Think with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/195-how-to-finally-embrace-your-true-self-and-stop/id1608226580?i=1000643676322" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sWY85M95eOPIaNnY9rSH2?si=0-fDWG1KRkatTWq2Y2I3DA" targe