Luz Villamil was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30, and it turned her world upside down. Here, she shares the hard but valuable lessons that she learned along the way.
Tilda Timmers is a therapist, author, and mom of two living in the Netherlands. Following the launch of her new book, she's sharing her personal journey, what to expect during the fourth trimester, how to deal with postpartum mental health, and how to break free of the perfect mother conspiracy.
Alaa Balkhy is a Saudi creative director working at the intersection of fashion, design, and culture. On this episode of the podcast, she shares her experience as a third-culture kid, her perception of identity, and her efforts to stay connected to and to celebrate her Middle Eastern roots.
Anisha Oberoi launched Secret Skin, an e-commerce discovery platform for sustainable beauty, after recovering from a battle with breast cancer. On this episode of the podcast, she shares what she learned after many years working at Amazon, some insights into starting your own business (in 2020 no less), how to overcome entrepreneurial doubt and imposter syndrome, and how to maintain some semblance of balance in your life when you’re just starting out.
One brave woman shares the story of how she overcame emotional abuse in her marriage and made it out stronger. This story was first published on Goodness' website on October 2, 2019.
Maria Abi Hanna is a registered dietitian living in Dubai. She has been practicing for over ten years and specializes in eating disorders, the no-diet approach, and intuitive eating. Ahead of Christmas and the holiday season, she’s joining me to break down the main principles of intuitive eating and tips to navigate the holiday season with as little guilt as possible.
Dr. Sandrine Atallah, a consultant in sexual medicine and certified psychosexologist, has really been breaking boundaries in the Arab World and pushing the limits of what is and isn’t discussed when it comes to sex. On this episode of the podcast, she's breaking down sex in long-term relationships, discussing the unrealistic expectations that we carry around this topic, and sharing helpful tips.
Sandra Sharpe is a functional medicine health coach living in Dubai. She works with women who have hormonal imbalances, including PCOS, PMS, and thyroid problems, educating and empowering them to take control of their health.
Sandra Sharpe is a functional medicine health coach and former fitness trainer living in Dubai. Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which forced her to take a closer look at her lifestyle and definition of health. This is her story of recovery and what she learned along the way.
Dina Ghandour is a Dubai-based yogi and certified Doula. Through her work, she provides educational, practical, and emotional support to parents by offering childbirth education, assisting at the birth through hands-on comfort measures, and sharing postnatal support with regards to such things as breastfeeding counseling, sleep advice, mother and baby care, and much more. On this episode of the podcast, she's explaining exactly what a Doula is and does, busting some common birth myths, sharing t...
When The Goodness Podcast host Noor Tehini first met Layla Kardan, she was still working a corporate job and dipping her toes into the music industry. Today, she’s a recording artist with an international following. On this episode of the podcast, we caught up with Layla about her journey and we discussed everything from Cardi B’s WAP single to the crystals she uses to protect her energy.
In honor of Wold Mental Health Week, we've teamed up with Lululemon, Dani Hakim of Safe Space, and Lululemon Ambassador and yogi Neha Duseja to talk about mental health. Together, they're busting some of the most common myths around meditation and sharing the most transformative moments on their personal journeys. This podcast was created in collaboration with Lululemon.
Marianne Tafani is a Pilates instructor known in the UAE as the "core strength guru". Three years ago, she gave birth to her first son, Adam, but things did not go to plan. Marianne had decided on a natural birth, but an unfortunate series of events and neglect on behalf of her care providers resulted in a traumatic experience. Warning: This episode may be triggering to you if you’ve had a negative childbirth experience, but you might also find her advice to be helpful.
Dr. Sheetal Kini is a clinical psychologist at Dubai’s Lighthouse Center who specializes in relationship therapy. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses modern marriages, why they’re so challenging, and how to start thinking about and working on your relationship differently. Topics covered include: - What makes for the ideal secure relationship - The different attachment styles and how they impact your relationship - How to reconnect - The importance of sex - The challenge of monogamy - ...
Dr. Sheetal Kini is a clinical psychologist at Dubai’s Lighthouse Center who specializes in relationship therapy. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses modern marriages, why they’re so challenging, and how to start thinking about and working on your relationship differently. Topics covered include: - Solving gridlocked problems - The link between personal problems and marital problems - The issue with the soulmate narrative - Dealing with each other’s scars - How much compromise is too m...
Dr. Sheetal Kini is a clinical psychologist at Dubai’s Lighthouse Center who specializes in relationship therapy. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses modern marriages, why they’re so challenging, and how to start thinking about and working on your relationship differently. Topics covered include: - Defining modern marriage - What is right to expect of a partner - The importance of identifying your non-negotiables - Why marriages succeed or fail - The issue of gridlocked problems
On August 4, 2020, the unthinkable happened. 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, stored in the port of Beirut, exploded, destroying a large part of the city, killing dozens, wounding hundreds, and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The country is left traumatized, with no one taking responsibility for this crime, no government support on the streets, and the people having to rely on themselves and each other. We're joined by Dr. Nick Wakefield today, a clinical psychologist at Dubai’s Lighthous...
