Alya Mooro is an Egyptian-born journalist and writer based in London who wrote her first book The Greater Freedom: Life As a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes where she discusses the identity crisis that can be caused as a result of immigration, the 'stereotyping' of the Arab woman, toxic masculinity in females, and a lot more. The conversation starts with a simple, yet crippling question, only felt by those of us born and raised in a cultural mocktail; "How do you answer the question...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Harvard graduate Rasha Kenawi turned from a senior economist and advisor to ministries to a lecturer at Harvard and a leadership development expert at the age of 46. From a life that was lead with routine and fear to a life lead by passion and purpose, Rasha says it's all about training your minds to shift from a fixed mindset to a growing mindset. It’s never too late to shift your direction! ازاي ممكن تكون نقطة التحول فى اى وقت في الحياة حتى لو كنت فاكر ان حياتك خلاص بتخلص! رشا كيناوى من خبيرة ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today I give the microphone to my first and favorite therapist. I owe my first break through to her, and I value her approach in healing the SELF. Her realistic approach to our common mental health issues and the perspective she offers in regards to our modern day issues make you feel heard, validated, and thanks to her countless methods of treatment, in control of your healing journey. في حلقة اليوم حبيت أدي المكرفون لأول دكتورة نفسية إرتحتلهة وفعلاً ساعدتني في مشواري لعلاج النفس وسدعدتني أفهم ...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Luli Akram cut a lot of crap to protect and provide for herself and her family. In this episode we discuss how she adopted her 3-year-old daughter as a single mom, allowed her spirituality to lead her, how she set her boundaries, cut off toxic family members, learned the true meaning of friendship, and understood the love languages.
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Manifestation, navigation, and self exploration; All major themes of this conversation with Osama El Hady. He opens up about the fight it takes to find and catch your so called 'big break.' How he found himself acting with the biggest actors and actresses in Egypt, as well as navigating his way after that career high. ازاى تجذب النجاح و تكتشف و و توجه نفسك ده ال بنتكلم فيه مع اسامة الهادى و بيحكي عن قد ايه الواحد لازم يحارب عشان يوصل و يكتشف نقطة التحول او الفرصة فى مشواره و ازاي فجأة لقى نفسه ب...
Dec 14, 2021•44 min
This episode is mostly in English (sorry ) however Arabic subtitles are available. Hana talks about how toxic 'hard-work' caused her to face major health issues, frustrations of working as a woman, being perceived as a bitch, and what disrupted her life forcing her to completely changed the way she was living her life. Watch to hear how even though Hana now runs her own successful company, works longer hours, and juggles her son and husband, she is doing it all while being recharged and healthy....
Dec 09, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On the second part of our conversation with Sherif Nour El Din, he opens up about his crippling anxiety, dealing with the loss of his father, and how he has learned to recharge his energy after draining situations and people. في الجزء التاني من حوارنا مع شريف نورالدين حكى لنا عن القلق اللي بيتعرض له، و تعامله مع وفاة والده، و ازاي اتعلم يجدد طاقته ويشحنها بعد الظروف أو الأشخاص المرهقين.
Nov 29, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
A true insight into what it takes to succeed in the field of media while learning to protect your mental health. In part 1, @Sherif Nour El Din discusses how it all came to be for him. Each road block leading to better opportunities, each mistake evolving into unequivocal strength, and how the people he encountered on his career path guided him to places better than he planned for.
Nov 21, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Lamaan and Noor talk about identifying trauma based behaviors, what trauma actually is, setting healthy boundaries, and uncovering childhood wounds. A very honest conversation that draws on both their personal experiences with trauma and healing.
Nov 16, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 1
I spoke with Lara Scandar the other day about...time. Delegating, allocating, and prioritizing YOUR TIME and how to learn not to let the world rush you. We talk about unexpected motherhood, unsolicited advise, and of course... what comes next for Lara Scandar and her career.
Jul 14, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Nour Youssef is a renowned 'Relationship Surgeon' and has worked miracles in decoding major relationship issues in Europe. But now she's back in her homeland to help the up and coming generations decode. But first, she says, you have to "own your shit!" In this first part of my conversation with Nour we talk about our society. Oh yes... the societal constructs that have coded each sector of our lives and behaviors. How do you break free from the boundaries of our society and culture? How to do d...
Jul 04, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A year stripped of distractions has surfaced the reality of our inner most troubles, emotions, and internal power.Energy healing [ with all its categories] has made a strong impression on people as a solid source of healing, power, and inner peace. May Mahmoud talks about how she found herself becoming an Energy Healer and all the different ways we can identify 'energy' in our life, religion, culture, and physical symptoms.
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 1
As a community we come together most tuesdays and have a conversation entirely led by YOU. Everyone has a seat on this table.
Mar 31, 2021•41 min
Hope Academy is a school in Egypt dedicated to teach those with special needs regardless of their age or advancement. They prosper life skills in them that will help them not only depend on themselves, but also get a job.
Feb 01, 2021•54 min
Sep 27, 2020•52 min
Noor Hesham Selim shares his story and struggle with gender dysphoria and living as a transgender in the Middle East.
Sep 27, 2020•59 min
After going through divorce, Asma talks with Sherine and Lamaan on remarriage, and how we must adjust out expectations of marriage after they have been negatively skewed by social media.
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Taking control of how you operate in all the different relationships in your life is the foundation of a good HEALTHY life. Asma Sherif Mounir speaks on how she went against common advice in regards to her relationships. Instead she chose to follow her instincts and sense of honesty allowing her to form stronger, healthier, and more loving relationships; with her ex-husband, her daughter, her father, her God, and her SELF.
Jan 16, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ahmed El Ruby - Best known for his Gouna Film Festival hit song ' Sa2fa' -talks to Lamaan and Sherine about the 14-years the lead him to this moment. From beating cancer at 20, to getting rejected and told to pursue other careers, Ruby shares what types of discipline and mental strength helped him survive cancer and criticism.
Jan 16, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Omar El Shenawy, architect turned actress, opens up about his strict upbringing, the idea of 'being a man,' cheating, relationships, and how you can't really fix or change your partners.
Dec 03, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Omar El Shenawy, architect turned actress, opens up about his strict upbringing, the idea of 'being a man,' cheating, relationships, and how you can't really fix or change your partners.
Dec 03, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
From country to country, we are connecting people through honest conversations and shared stories that promote the true meaning of health. By having the right external conversations, we influence the right conversations internally.
Nov 26, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
(English + Arabic) This is NOT an interview - It is an open conversation. Let's listen with an open heart and an open mind. This is a place to speak openly, connect honestly, learn, and grow together- Not a place to judge and hate one another x Thank you Hala for your honesty and for finally sharing your story that was so inspiring to all of us. Your vulnerability will teach many others that they too have the right to figure things out without fear of being lost. God is good x...
Nov 14, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
(English + Arabic) This is NOT an interview - It is an open conversation. Let's listen with an open heart and an open mind. This is a place to speak openly, connect honestly, learn, and grow together- Not a place to judge and hate one another x Thank you Hala for your honesty and for finally sharing your story that was so inspiring to all of us. Your vulnerability will teach many others that they too have the right to figure things out without fear of being lost. God is good x...
Nov 14, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2