# Flags, Identity & Belonging: What We Carry Across Borders

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Podcast: [Chatting With Slava The Jordanian](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chatting-with-slava-the-jordanian-7182339)
Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00
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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...

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