Goodness

27/10/2020

Fida Kiblawi opens up about her infertility journey, from the treatments she underwent to the support she found in other women to the reaction of family and friends.

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Fida Kiblawi opens up about her infertility journey, from IUI to IVF to accepting the diagnosis that she would never have children. This is her story.

13/10/2020

"What I realized from my own experiences is that we tend to keep our mental-health issues a secret because we don’t want to burden others, because we are ashamed of appearing 'broken'. I played my cards close to my chest, never letting on that I was anything less than superhuman when, in reality, I was falling apart. I was so incredibly lost in a nightmare of my own making."

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Following the tragic death of Anthony Bourdain, Grace Gordon looks back on the life of the celebrity chef and his secret struggles with mental health issues, reflecting on her own battle with depression and anxiety. She shares the steps that helped her along the way, the lessons she learned, and her...

07/10/2020

Relationship coach Nicola Beer reflects on her own experience and highlights the four issues she has most often encountered in people struggling to find love.

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Relationship coach Nicola Beer reflects on her own experience and highlights the four issues she has most often encountered in people struggling to find love. This article was originally published on Goodness' website on November 20, 2019.

07/10/2020

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.

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 result...

06/07/2020

Dubai-based entrepreneur Reem Kanj embarked on a journey to freeze her eggs just a few weeks ago. On this episode of the podcast, she's opening up about what drove her to this empowering decision, what the process was like, the changes she experienced in her body, and her feelings through it all.

06/07/2020

Artist, activist, and entrepreneur Elissa Freiha is the founder of Womena, a platform that aims to support the entrepreneurship ecosystem in our region by empowering and educating women investors and entrepreneurs. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss self-love, self-doubt, authenticity, and what it means to stand for women empowerment in a man's world.

Artist, activist, and entrepreneur Elissa Freiha is the founder of Womena, a platform that aims to support the entrepreneurship ecosystem in our region by empowering and educating women investors and entrepreneurs. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss self-love, self-doubt, authenticity, and w...

06/07/2020

How has being together 24/7 impacted our romantic relationships? Why are so many of us fighting all the time? How do we work our way out of this rut?

Najla Moussa is a longtime Goodness collaborator, as well as the creator of relationship blog Truly Madly Honestly. On this episode of the podcast, she's discussing the impact of the pandemic on relationships and sharing practical tips to fight better, reconnect, and survive this unprecedented time.

How has being together 24/7 impacted our romantic relationships? Why are so many of us fighting all the time? How do we work our way out of this rut? Najla Moussa is a longtime Goodness collaborator, as well as the creator of relationship blog Truly Madly Honestly. On this episode of the podcast, sh...

13/05/2020

If it feels like you’ve been socially distancing from your partner long before Covid-19 entered our lives, you can use this time to actually reconnect.

If you’re stuck at home with a partner that you haven’t connected with in a while, now is the time to face those fears and start working on that connection again.

12/05/2020

Where to get organic, natural, toxin-free treatments in Dubai.

Book in for an organic tan, vegan hair treatment, or all-natural facial as Goodness uncovers the best clean beauty salons in Dubai.

12/05/2020

We're going through one of the most collectively stressful times in a century, making it all the more important to spend time managing that stress.

To manage stress, it's important to have a variety of relief tools at your disposal. Here are ten tips that you can use to add to your coping arsenal.

03/05/2020

Everything from apps that will generate recipes based on the ingredients in your fridge to mindfulness apps, brain games, and stand-up reminders.

From mindfulness and meditation to learning new skills and connecting with like-minded people, these apps will help see you through social-distancing.

29/04/2020

5 decluttering tips from the woman behind some of Hollywood's most organized homes.

Discover five simple home-organization projects, plus the products needed, to achieve a decluttered, beautiful space.

29/04/2020

On this episode of The Goodness Podcast, Dr. Maha Nasrallah-Babenko, a therapist trained in s*x and relationships, shares the most common issues she observed between couples while practicing in the Middle East.

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Dr. Maha Nasrallah-Babenko, a therapist trained in s*x and relationships, shares the most common issues she observed between couples while practicing in the Middle East.

27/04/2020

Simple tips and tricks for better at-home energy.

If you don’t want to get bogged down by the intricacies of what is authentic and what is not, following simple rules is the way to go.

26/04/2020

Right now, we are going through a collective rebirth, and labor can be rather difficult and painful, but it is also rewarding and can usher in a new, better era.

Read on for tips on how to navigate this time of labor, this waiting time, so that we can emerge on the other side with grace, strength, and focus.

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, discover spiritual practices and tips to navigate this complex time and emerge stronger on the other side.

22/04/2020

How to Make Peace With the Unthinkable
Nothing can prepare you for a cancer diagnosis, let alone a series of unfortunate events that include extreme complications from your cancer treatment, years of additional surgeries, and being away from your family. This is Petrina Barber's story of strength, resilience, and finding peace in the face of the unthinkable.

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Nothing can prepare you for a cancer diagnosis, let alone a series of unfortunate events that include extreme complications from your cancer treatment, years of additional surgeries, and being away from your family. This is Petrina Barber's story of strength, resilience, and finding peace in the fac...

20/04/2020

16 of the best fiction and non-fiction books to order now.

From needing to escape after a day of distance learning to having more time to learn about something new, now's the time to purchase a pile of books to pass the time.

20/04/2020

With most of us sitting longer than we're used to, it's crucial to stretch out our body.

With Coronavirus lockdowns transforming the way we live around the region, most of us will find ourselves stuck at home for days on end. Here's how to unwind.

15/04/2020

On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. Lanalle Dunn discusses how to heal our bodies by treating the mind, body, and soul.

Dr. Lanalle Dunn, a Naturopathic Doctor, Medical Director, Buddhist, and surfer (amongst many other things), is a wealth of knowledge on holistic health. On this episode of the podcast, she explains her approach to wellness.

15/04/2020

"As a mother to two beautiful, loving, annoying, exhausting kids that alternate between fighting with each other and calling my name like a song on repeat because they’ve lost the ability to do anything alone, I find myself often fantasizing about life in quarantine without kids."

As a mother to two beautiful, loving, annoying, exhausting kids that alternate between fighting with each other and calling my name like a song on repeat because they’ve lost the ability to do anything alone, I find myself often fantasizing about life in quarantine without kids.

13/04/2020

“Maybe I’m just bored” is what we tell ourselves when we sense something is not right in our relationship, and that statement is often accompanied by confusion, sadness, hopelessness, and other such emotions Here's how to identify it, talk about it, and avoid it.

In relationships, boredom is often the term used to name a negative, ambiguous feeling. It’s the easier way of expressing ourselves or verbalizing anguish when we are not sure what is going on, don’t want to know, or refuse to dig deeper.

12/04/2020

On this week's episode of the podcast, we're joined by Reem and Natalya Kanj, the Dubai-based sisters behind talent-management company Ego & East, for an honest discussion about Instagram and social media influencers.

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On this week's episode of the podcast, Noor Tehini is joined by Reem and Natalya Kanj, the Dubai-based sisters behind talent-management company Ego & East, for an honest discussion about Instagram and social media influencers.

09/04/2020

It's time to declutter.

Here are five ways that adopting some minimalist principles and decluttering our space can help to improve more than just the state of our apartment.

06/04/2020

These incredible acts of kindness are spreading through the Middle East.

These are some of the amazing stories of how people in the Middle East are stepping up in the face of fear and supporting others.

06/04/2020

The beauty of chaos is that it brings us together and reminds us of what is truly important in our lives. While we do not know what the future holds, we can stay present by following daily rituals that provide stability in a time of unpredictability. Here are some tips and tricks to help us adjust to this new way of life and make the most of our time spent indoors.

Here are some tips and tricks to help us adjust to this new way of life so that we can make the most of our time spent indoors.

31/03/2020

Helen Williams, a counselor, psychotherapist, and mindfulness teacher with decades of experience, joins us to talk about how to manage fear and anxiety through mindfulness amidst the current coronavirus pandemic.

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Helen Williams, a counselor, psychotherapist, and mindfulness teacher with decades of experience, joins us to talk about how to manage fear and anxiety through mindfulness amidst the current coronavirus pandemic.

31/03/2020

"The voice notes on my phone and the Facebook posts on my feed have heralded this virus as a new and binding force for families, secondary to its role as a harbinger of illness and death. There is an embrace of the fundamental, a back-to-basics reset, a celebration of the nuclear family.

But in doing so, the narrative is leaving out the opposite scenario. By focusing on the silver-lining experiences of those who are rediscovering their spouses, their children, and their ovens, cooking with or for other members of their family, we are isolating a big portion of our societies: people who live alone. People like me."

By focusing on the silver-lining experiences of those who are rediscovering their homes, their ovens, their spouses, and their children during the Coronavirus pandemic, we are isolating (pun intended) a big portion of our societies: people who live alone.

29/03/2020

One Dubai resident opens up about what it's really like living with full-blown anxiety.

Dubai resident Stephanie opens up about her very personal struggle with anxiety, agoraphobia, and panic attacks, plus how she copes with it.

25/03/2020

Gone are the days of running out the door with just an apple in hand or picking up something at the office building cafe. With most people working from home now, there’s more time for breakfast – and for making it yourself.

Discover delicious peanut-butter and jam oats, healthy smoothies, fruit-packed options, and more recipes made with this gluten-free grain.

18/03/2020

Women have an innate wild woman, in intuitive power that connects them to nature and the universe around them.

The wild woman archetype is, in essence, a woman’s wild soul. It is who she was born to be and who she was before socialization and enculturation.

17/03/2020

Everything about the coronavirus, explained.

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This episode of the podcast was very much an unplanned one. Our first season was only supposed to be 10 episodes long, but given the situation we find ourselves in, we figured this was a conversation that needed to be had. Our guest on the podcast today is Dr. Aarti Javeri Mehta, a specialist intern...

17/03/2020

There's no better time than now to reconnect with a partner.

In long-term relationships and marriages, it's easy for the quality of our conversations to go from curious and excited to logistical talk. Here's how to change that.

02/03/2020

With eating disorders and body image issues on the rise in the Middle East, we spoke to Dr. Carine El Khazen, an eating disorder specialist, to find out more about the causes and treatments available.

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Dr. Carine El Khazen, a psychologist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and the Vice President of MEEDA, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the rise of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction in the Middle East and what we can do about it.

02/03/2020

Gym? Check. Studio classes? Check. Jamming rooms and podcasting studios? Check. Nutritious food? Check.

StudioRepublik is a newly opened state-of-the-art community space providing Dubai residents with a sanctuary to work out, create, grow, and connect.

02/03/2020

“In our culture, we are made to feel embarrassed about infertility issues, and our community does not make it easy for us to speak up about it.”

Fida shares her infertility journey, from IUI to IVF to accepting the diagnosis that she would never have children. This is her story.