Superpowers With Tasha - Nicky Young and Tarek Ghouri: Raising A Superhero

For the final episode of series 1, Tasha is joined by her parents, Nicky Young and Tarek Ghouri. They open up about their experiences raising a child with a superpower and share their advice for families going through something similar - what worked for them, care plans they took and how they stayed hopeful.
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Tasha Ghouri was watched daily by over three million people as part of the country’s most popular reality series - Love Island - and became a breakout star. But what sets Tasha apart is her superpower. Something which once made her feel like an outcast is now her greatest source of strength and community. Tasha’s superpower is her identity as a Deaf woman, but what’s yours? In this podcast Tasha invites special guests to celebrate the things that make us different.
Superpowers with Tasha is proudly sponsored by Cadbury's Fingers' 'Sign with Fingers Big and Small' campaign, in partnership with the National Deaf Children's Society.
A Pixiu Production. www.pixiu.co.uk/

[@ryanjoel9716]

aww i talked with your dad in the dms while you were in the villa! he is so kind and supportive! so proud of you tasha

[@chloecoyne7657]

Hi Tasha, I have cochlear implant too and it’s so refreshing to see someone like you has similar experience as you. Please keep being you and spreading awareness. You are credit to your supportive parents. Seeing your parents talk about you and they understand you so well. Remind me of my parents. Few tears were had watching this video. I am the only one in my family and friends that has cochlear implant so I never knew anyone with a cochlear implant. You explaining your concentration fatigue, I always thought it was just me being grumpy but there is a legit reason. Again, thank you for everything you do. Love, Chloë from Ireland x x

[@charlottedore5075]

We love you Tasha ❤ so moving this episode and made me tear up a bit when you started crying and your parents 😢❤

[@tashaghouri9868]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it and it deffo was an emotional one ❤❤

[@sulovesbooks]

5 minutes in and I’m already tearing up.

[@Jessicaca123]

So heartwarming to see your parents support and love, I’m sure this will help a lot of families 💛

[@tashaghouri9868]

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[@IrmaRidjali]

This is sooo cute bringing mom and dad,I love this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tashaghouri9868]

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[@mary-anne9111]

Tarek and Nicky you are incredible parents and had to fight for this wonderful young womans rights. It is so important as Ive supported others thats parents didnt, and the outcome is totally different. Its always been my pleasure to have you all in our lives. Glad Tasha didnt bring up stripping her clothes off in nursery in a tantrum 😂. Love you all. Loved the whole series. Brilliant, look forward to more. Xx

[@tarekghouri735]

Thank you and back at you Mary-Anne . X thank you for every part you played in getting tash through primary school giving her the best start to secondary ❤

[@traceycavinder7206]

I know your dad from school. Really emotional episode. Made me cry. Well done you and family ghouri. Keep smashing it x

[@TheVas76]

I loved this, especially the discussion about ableism. I hate the internet. People can just be awful. I guess it's easy when you're behind the safety of a screen. Most of those people wouldn't have the guts to say any of that to someone's face. What about ableism face to face? I'm curious what your experiences have been. I'm also physically disabled. I have Spina Bifida. Most of the ableism I've experienced has been ignorance. Very little hatred or discrimination. Not that ignorance is much better, but at least it comes from a lack of education. That just opens the door for education. Like your dad said, the hateful people aren't worth the effort. Fighting with them will never change their attitude. But, if someone is open to listening, it's a wonderful thing. But, that's what I love about this podcast and everything you do. Spreading awareness is the key. You putting yourself out there to represent the community is wonderful. The more we do that, we can break the barriers and bring equality. ❤

[@jml_25]

Love this conversation, your parents are amazing and raised a beautiful daughter ❤

[@tashaghouri9868]

❤ thanks so much!

[@IvanananaM]

Heartwarming episode (the last of the series, I'm sad) but it was good to hear your parents experiences with you and I'm sure it will help a lot of people in the same situation. You made me cry like 3 times in this episode seriously, very lovely, let me tell you one more time that you are amazing. Don't even let those comments get to you "Be able to keep seeing the light in the darkness" you are amazing Tasha, I'm truly thankful to be your fan ❤

[@alisonthompson2178]

So cute to see your mum and dad they support you like Andrew does good luck with everything

[@elizabethharper810]

tasha well done for doing this podcast with your mum and dad i found this podcast very emotional and also i got upset when u was upset when u was talking about nasty comments on social media while u was on love island u didn't deserve to go through that cause u r a beautiful young lady u will always ave my love and support on here on instagram aswell as your biggest fan

[@Maggies87]

Wishing you all good things with this podcast and life in general. I’m glad you build rest into your schedule as you do so much out there in this world! It was lovely to “meet” your parents, share some feelings, hear solid advice and good stories too.

[@RichardRobinson-cs8kl]

What a lovely heartwarming podcast Tasha. Honest, open, helpful to others and above all showed the love, affection and pure pride from your Mum and Dad. Their difficult choices made on your future coupled with your own determination is what has made you the lovely woman you are today. Wonderful. I know Cadbury has been your podcast sponsors and very well done them. I sincerely hope they recognise the good you are doing and continue in their sponsorship. Every Superpowers with Tasha have all been real top class with excellent guests but your Mum and Dad with You as host was in my opinion the best. Well done Tahsa you are making a huge benificial difference to so many people and I hope you continue.

[@maryrahimi1762]

What a sweet chat !!! Honestly I become emotional many times during the episode!😢 You are such a inspiring soul girl!❤ You are absolutely lucky that you have such positive , strong, lovely and supportive parents . I even cant imagine my self in their position when they found out that their lovely daughter was deaf ! What a tough moment ! But you together do it !!❤ Keep going 💪 Wish you all the best for you and Andrew and the rest of your family ❤️ They are angels and superheros !!

[@emms4867]

Tasha youre doing amazing absolutely love this podcast ❤ its actually helping me through a really tough time (suffer with 2 chronic pain conditions) and its inspiting to hear people talk about how they manage their conditions. I alwyas say it but everyone is battling a fight you know nothing about, granted some more life impacting than others, but we can all learn from each other and they key is empathy. I love your parents ❤

[@janeferguson191]

A truly amazing and inspiring chat Tasha with your parents. You are all so warm and supportive of each other. So real

[@janeferguson191]

Your parents are so wonderful

[@alanaduncanxo]

Your dad is just amazing him tearing up melts me such an amazing man. Such a strong mummy aswell! ❤

[@Chloeanderson99]

We love you Tasha this episode was emotional but at the same time it was amazing to watch and your parents have raised such a amazing daughter your beautiful inside and out we will always love you no matter what 💕💕

[@ServantofYeshuatheTruth]

it's absolutely beautiful to see you together with your mum and dad. May I say how supportive, strong, and loving your parents are. Beautiful to see. it's good and comforting to know that you have received all the help needed. You are an incredibly strong woman also true and kind. I cant help but think of how blessed you are with such loving parents, especially I say this as I grew up without a dad or a stable mother figure. To see the tears of your parents and how much they love you its filling my heart with joy, to know that there still are out there strong, loving parents like yours. God bless your family and thank you for showing such a strong message of hope for everyone who watches this. We all need it

[@JM-pg6bq]

Aww you are definitely your dad's princess. I was crying through some of this, people should never undermine the strength of people with a superpower❤❤

[@ann_viewer8988]

Tash this is such a beautiful interview, one can tell how genuine and good people your parents are ❤️ you are one lucky baby girl! Well done the podcast is amazing cant wait to listen to it for a second time

[@landslideby]

omg this was so sweet! your dad and mom are so cute! love the support you got tasha!!!!

[@girlenchanted]

this was an emotional watch 🥺 loved it though, your parents are amazing and I'm sure so proud of you! ❤️

[@ElinorMahoney]

Your parents should be proud ❤ such great people

[@beatriceval-brookes1319]

Wow, this was one of the best podcasts ive listened to 💕 such a special listen, thankyou!

[@eldunn1]

Wow that was emotional to watch, well done all three of you. It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch you grow up into the wonderful strong young lady that you have become! ❤

[@robertah2353]

Lovely episode! Your parents are so supportive it’s great that you’re surrounded by so much love

[@kendra.farrugia]

This was beautiful Tasha 🫶

[@marioncopeman]

such a good podcast loverly mum and dad and now a loverly boyfriend

[@sadiedurham4058]

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