Leen Sadder is a Dubai-based designer, founder, community builder, and one of my dearest friends. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses her decision to freeze her eggs, why it took her so long and the fears that held her back from it, and the reaction of the people around her.
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
One of world's biggest fitness personalities, Kelsey Wells, opens up about her healing journey, overcoming postpartum depression, managing her anxiety, overcoming body image issues, and making peace with her body.
Jun 14, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Dr. Heather Eade is a naturopathic physician, specializing in integrative medicine in Dubai. On this episode of the podcast, she unpacks one of the most common disorders plaguing women today, polycystic ovary syndrome, and offers a refreshingly different take on the treatment of PCOS.
Jun 02, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Haleh Nia is the founder and editor-in-chief of Savoir Flair, the Middle East's first online magazine, and founder of Halo Media, its parent company. In a rare interview, she opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the pressures of working in the digital fashion industry, and her struggle with depression.
May 20, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Mirna Sabbagh is a dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She's also a trainer, lecturer, and mom to a 7-year-old son, Karim. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses some of the most common myths around breastfeeding and the pressure placed on new moms.
May 12, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Emaan Abbass is the founder of Ketish, a new feminine wellness brand backed by beauty mogul Huda Kattan. On this episode of the podcast, she opens up about her journey with HPV and what it taught her about her body, the global stigma around sexual health, and what it was like pitching to Huda.
May 05, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
After a (rather long) hiatus, we're back! Season 2 of The Goodness Podcast launches this week! #TheGoodnessPodcast
May 04, 2022•32 sec
Mitra Manesh is the founder of “innermap”, an innovative new mindfulness App, and the host of “Lights on”, a podcast offering support for a mindful life. She is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, and educator with over 3.5 decades of experience. Mitra also teaches at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has worked with the likes of Amazon and Dior. In this second part of our chat, we hone in on the impact that this pandemic has had on our romantic relationships and how to use t...
Aug 21, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Mitra Manesh is the founder of “innermap”, an innovative new mindfulness App, and the host of “Lights on”, a podcast offering support for a mindful life. She is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, and educator with over 3.5 decades of experience. Mitra also teaches at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has worked with the likes of Amazon and Dior. In this first part of our chat, we discussed the impact that the pandemic has had on our perception of our reality and our ability ...
Aug 19, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Sophia Bakkal is a Dubai-based life coach, senior leader for Tony Robbins, co-founder of Beyond Wellness, and founder of SB Create Lasting Change. On this episode of the podcast, she's sharing her journey through multiple cancers and what each one has taught her. www.sophiabakkal.com www.beyondwellness-group.com
Aug 11, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Anousheh Ansari grew up in Iran before moving to the US as a teenager, where she studied electrical engineering and computer sciences. She would go on to co-found a telecommunications company, sell it for over half a billion dollars, become the first female tourist on the International Space Station, and run XPrize, which she continues to do to this day as CEO. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss success, values, artificial intelligence, and space, amongst many other things.
Jul 29, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Tracy Harmoush is a fitness entrepreneur based in Dubai. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss her recent engagement and how she approaches her relationship, as well as her new venture and how she's working to build the life she wants.
Jul 18, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Omaira Farooq Al Olama is the founder of Unfiltered DXB, a new platform dedicated to celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and honesty. She is also behind Alf, an organization that helps divorced and widowed women get back into the workforce. On this episode of the podcast, she's opening up about her own experience as an Emirati divorcé and what drives her to create change in this world. https://www.instagram.com/omairaofficial https://www.instagram.com/unfiltereddxb http://www.alfadministration.c...
Jul 03, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Jo Webber is an Ayurvedic practitioner, Yoga teacher, and Master herbalist of Pukka Tea, and Cyma Hammoud is the Pukka Tea MENA Lead. They both have a wealth of knowledge on wellness and are breaking down the doshas with tips on how to live a happier, healthy life through the wisdom of Ayurveda. This episode was created in partnership with Pukka Tea, a brand that crafts herbal creations to connect as many people as possible to the beauty and power of nature. Pukka’s purpose is to nurture healthi...
Jun 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Mary-Justine Todd is the founder and executive director of Shamsaha, the first and only domestic and sexual violence crisis response program in the Middle East. MJ is a former international humanitarian aid worker, specializing in gender-based violence for refugees and vulnerable populations. She's joining us to discuss the work of Shamsaha, her observations on gender-based violence in the region, and the role of the media in perpetuating aggression against women. https://shamsaha.org/...
Jun 13, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Keith Littlewood is an Independent researcher and coach based in Dubai, with a wealth of knowledge on the human body. On this episode of the podcast, we debunked some of the common myths and beliefs around calories, weight loss, the keto diet, and intermittent fasting. https://balancedbodymind.com/
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 71
Dana Hourani is a Lebanese singer and musician. On this episode of the podcast, she recounts her early days as a recording artist, opens up about imposter syndrome, and shares her dreams for the future.
May 24, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 70
May 11, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Apr 30, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Apr 23, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 67
My guest on the podcast today is Haif Abdalla, a business strategist and yoga teacher living in Dubai. On this episode, she opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and her journey to embracing all the various facets of herself, and we have a blast talking about all things yoga, crystals, and meditation.
Apr 15, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Apr 01, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Mar 25, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Mar 18, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Feb 25, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 61
My guest on the podcast today is Dr. Shefali Verma, an integrative medicine doctor based in Dubai. She's joining me to discuss the impact of our modern lifestyles on our health, what exactly is leaky gut, how to mitigate stress, and how to supplement correctly.
Feb 19, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 60
My guest on the podcast today is Dr. Shefali Verma, an integrative medicine doctor based in Dubai. She's joining me to discuss the impact of our modern lifestyles on our health, what exactly is leaky gut, how to mitigate stress, and how to supplement correctly.
Feb 17, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Dr. Carole Chidiac is a Family Medicine Specialist living in Dubai. While quarantining at home after contracting COVID, she joins us to shed some light on the virus, its long-term effects, and the various vaccine options available and shares her thoughts on why so many of us feel let down by conventional doctors.
Feb 11, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Rania Masri ElKhatib is a mom of two and corporate powerhouse living in Dubai. Up until last month, she was Chief Transformation Officer of Chalhoub Group, one of the region's biggest fashion empires. After 2020 brought our normal lives to a screeching halt, forcing so many of us to slow down and introspect, Rania started to question her path and how fulfilled she felt. In January 2021, she announced that she would be taking a sabbatical. On this episode of the podcast, she explains what led her...
Jan 27, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 57