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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After a (rather long) hiatus, we're back! Season 2 of The Goodness Podcast launches this week! #TheGoodnessPodcast

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alya Mooro is an Egyptian-born, London-raised freelance journalist and author of the bestselling non-fiction book The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes. Alya is also the host of a new podcast, Talk of Shame, in which she speaks with guests from across the MENA region and its diaspora in an effort to dig deeper into concepts of '3aib', or shame in Arabic, and figure out how we can free ourselves from it.

Today's guest is Dr. Deemah Salem, an OBGYN at Dubai's Genesis Clinic. On this episode of the podcast, we're diving deep into some of the misconceptions surrounding women's sexuality and bodies in the Middle East, including the link between the hymen and virginity, vaginismus, and the rise in cosmetic genital surgery.

My guest on the podcast is Dr. Stacey  Shelby, an author, speaker, educator, and depth psychotherapist. She is also a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) in Canada, a certified clinical dream tender, and she has studied in indigenous and yoga traditions. She's joining me today to explain what archetypes are and how to work with them, but also to discuss the wild woman archetype and how women can live into their truths more fully by tapping into their wild selves.

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.

My guest on the podcast today is Natalie Banks, founder of Azraq, a  non-profit marine conservation organization run by volunteers and based in Dubai. She's joining me to discuss the work she does, the most immediate threats to our oceans, and how we can all play a part in the solution.

My guest on the podcast today is psychologist Mamta Saha. Mamta works with corporates and individuals in Dubai on behavioral development impact and unlocking their potential.

My guests on the podcast today are poet and entrepreneur Celine Zabad and writer, editor,  fitness instructor, and sound-healing therapist Yi-Hwa Hanna. Both of these women impact the world in their own unique ways, and they've joined me to discuss the importance of speaking your truth, the issue of toxic positivity, and the power of forgiveness. This episode was recorded in collaboration with Puma's She Moves Us campaign.