just delusional with nawal sari
Join Nawal Sari each week as she opens up about the chaos in her mind, covering her experiences on social media, navigating her twenties, and sharing things she loves and hates. Along the way, she offers occasional—and not always reliable—advice. Nawal is a fashion and beauty influencer based in Sydney, Australia, using her platform to discuss culture, diversity, humanitarian causes, and modest fashion. The show also includes references to her social media handles and artwork credits.
Episodes
I find these things cute
i'm sorry for no video this week the whole thing recorded out of focus! will be a video with episode next week! https://substack.com/@nawalsarilisten to more episodes here Follow @justdelusional_ and @nawalsari on instagram! new episodes every week :)
new kitten & new me
i'm back! after a much needed break that turned into me just never posting again, I have returned and i'm excited to chat every week again! https://substack.com/@nawalsarilisten to more episodes here Follow @justdelusional_ and @nawalsari on instagram! new episodes every week :)
rewiring our brains
it's 2025 and were rewiring our brains!! excited for the new year with you guys <3
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muslim romance core
I hope you enjoyed this video episode !!!
This episode is based off one my recent substack articles linked below!
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25 things I've learnt at 25
I hope you enjoyed this video episode and meeting our JD mascot, whimsy!!!!
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being delusional live in melbourne
this episode is so so special!! our first live episode filmed ate muslim agenda in Melbourne! Thank-you so much to everyone who came, enjoyyyyyy!!!! the awkward silences are from the audience questions hehehe.
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answers to some random questions
You asked some questions and I answered them! Love you guys and I hope you’re all doing well <3
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nothing really matters
I get asked often how I manage being offline and not caring about the online chaos so I thought we should chat about it!! ily!!
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why slow fashion is a win for your faith and your fits
hiiii! read the substance this episode is in reference to here, https://nawalsari.substack.com/p/why-slow-fashion-is-a-win-for-your
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skinny privilege
This week’s episode delves into body diversity within the modest fashion world. Inclusivity in fashion means ensuring everyone feels represented and valued, is this the reality for us?
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To be a 'girl's girl'
After writing a substack piece about this topic I thought we could unpack it further this week for the pod!!
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underconsumption core
Hi! Here’s a fun episode discussing the current TikTok trend ‘underconsumption core’ and comparing it to what overconsumption is also! Enjoyyyyy
sick girl update
hi! reporting live from my bed to give you guys a life update bc I miss you all too much!!!!
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digital love
hi! we've chatted about relationships before but this week lets unpack the pros and cons of couple content, mostly muslim couple content.
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friendships part 2
hiii here's a part 2 to one of my favourite episodes we've done on here. we chat about new life outlooks on friendships, how social media impacts them and how becoming a better you ultimately helps your relationships too.
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some things you asked me
hiii here's an episode filled with some questions you asked me on IG. We chat about how to deal with cutting off friends who don't support human rights, how to embrace your personality and randomly as always my hair care routine <3
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fashion week
Fashion Week can bring a mix of feelings, so let's talk about it. In this week’s episode, I share my experiences at Australian Fashion Week, both positive and negative. I miss you guys! Enjoy!!!
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meet my sister
In this weeks episode we have our first guest!!! Meet my sister Ayesha. She's highly requested and I'm very excited to have you guys meet her!!!!!! we chat about her passions, some memories between the two of us and what its like to be my sister lol. Enjoy!
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girl talk
In this weeks episode we unpack witnessing my sister give birth and how surreal women bodies are + my new aunty duties :) women are the coolest
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catch up
this weeks episode is a quick catch up! chatting about how my ramadan went, some career updates, brain chaos and also influencer reddit pages? luv you
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ramadan and mental health
this weeks episode is touching on mental health and ramadan. I wanted to unpack how they go hand in hand and also sometimes make one harder than the other. I hope this podcast episodes serves as comfort for some and also a reminder to assume the best for others. Taking care of yourself is important and can look differently for everyone.
Articles mentioned linked below.
Tips for looking after you
q&a episode
this weeks episode is me answering some of your questions! we chat about my ramadan routine, my most worn thrift find, my proudest moment in life and If I think having a public profile is a good idea. Enjoy!!!
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why I love thrifting as a muslim girl
Ramadan Kareem to all those celebrating! this weeks episode comes at the perfect time as it ties into all things fashion but also an important conversation to be had in Ramadan. We chat about Islam and capitalism, our responsibility to the supply chain of oppression and the environment and unpacking then question of if we need to buy brand new Eid clothes. Hope you enjoyyyy!!
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25 things I've learned before turning 25
I turned 25 in January and I thought it would be wholesome and healthy to list 25 things I've learnt. From things relating to friendships, hobbies, love and mental health, it's safe to say I've learnt quite a bit. I hope you enjoy this episode <3
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my hijab journey
This weeks episode is all about my hijab journey. I couldn't think of a better time to reflect on it as this year marks 10 years since I put it on!!! We unpack how I decided to wear it, some funny interactions I encountered because of it and how there are time I struggle with it but also times I adore it.
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welcome back
hi I missed you!! After a break just delusional is back! This weeks episode is a catch up of sorts before we dive into more chaos (fun) for 2024. This week touches on mental health, turning 25, travelling to Malaysia and navigating a new creative path in my career. + as always a few things I'm loving this week!!!!!
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my roman empire
This weeks episode is Nawal answering the question, how often do i think of the roman empire? Except its actually niche pop culture moments and anxiety induced questions Nawal thinks about way too often. From the anxiety of turning 25, a sky high reference from 2005, space and the ocean to the deep things like when will my career end and if my family love me, these are MY roman empire. + ofc some
romanticising your life
Some people think to romanticise your life is childish, immature or that you need to 'come back down to reality'. I think it's a brilliant way to keep little pockets of joy in your daily life. Today Nawal explores some ways she romanticises her life like lighting a candle, making playlists for specific moments or even wearing cute pjs. She also talks about her excitement for summer and if her seas
fashion trends I love and hate
It's fashion week season and as I critique looks from the comfort of my couch, it had me thinking about what trends I love and what I don't. Nawal unpacks her love for 80s dad aesthetic, ballet flats, tartan anything and the controversial Maison margiela tabis. She also explores her hatred for Depop resellers, those big Balenciaga shoes, toe fog from clear heels and if wearing a lot of des
the wedding episode
After planning my whole wedding June last year, I have a lot of things to talk about. Nawal asked her instagram some questions they might have about her wedding and also discussed it all from shoes she wore to the song that plays when they exit. Nawal also explores why having a big, small or no wedding at all is fine if that's what you prefer and how important having her wedding featured in vo
why do we seek validation?
After being sick and trying to get better, Nawal has been thinking a lot. Maybe too much. Todays episode discusses why we seek validation?, trying to get out of “seasonal depression”, why self-loathing is normalised and unpacking internal vs external validation. Plus my sick girl weekly faves :))
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questions you asked me
This weeks episode is a q&a. Nawal asked you guys to ask her anything and she answered them. In this episode we chat about how i became an influencer, how i met my husband, some of my favourite films and something i wish i knew before i put the hijab on. Plus my weekly faves!!!
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why I love travelling
Growing up, my parents worked hard to make sure we had great memories and travelling was our biggest way of making that happen. In this weeks episode Nawal explores places she's been to, some fun and bad memories whilst travelling, why she prefers spending her money on flights and explores if it's important to travel before you get married. Plus Nawal lists her weekly faves!!!!!
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i'm exhausted
she's sick, she's exhausted and she's watching slime videos at 3am. In this weeks episode Nawal chats about how it's okay to do nothing, why we sometimes don't take creative exhaustion seriously, feeling overwhelmed with your potential and why she didn't have a hobby until this year. She also chats about the interesting time she learnt sign language and bought a Hannah Mont
how to find your personal style
[video] how to find your personal style. this is a question Nawal gets asked often, so lets chat about it. in this weeks episode we ask if we should care about what people think about our outfits? why fitting into a particular aesthetic is bad for you and a few reasons why you need a Pinterest account, asap. Nawal also lists her weekly faves!!
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is nostalgia a bad thing?
do you think nostalgia is a good or bad thing? in this weeks episode we chat about what exactly sparks nostalgia, why gen Z is more nostalgic and sentimental than past generations and also unpack some super cringe word documents found on her childhood desktop computer. plus, Nawal lists her weekly faves and answers your 'would you rather' questions!!
friendships
Friendships. Does it ever get easier? In this weeks episode we discuss all things including school friendship trauma, being in your 20s and still struggling to form relationships and that its okay to not have a lot of friends.
I hope this episode brings some comfort to you and helps you navigate friendships in anyway!!!
social media
welcome to the first episode of just delusional!!! in this episode we talk all things social media including how I started, the importance of boundaries and why social media is toxic.
*this episode touches on body image*
I hope you love this episode! love you guys xx
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