They Say It Takes A Village

Jun 20 2024
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'They Say It Takes A Village' podcast aims to give moms a fun, unfiltered and informative outlet to navigate all things parenthood. Based in the UAE, I Interview local heroes from my village who make parenting just that bit easier. You can think of it as your personal directory... bringing you recommendations when you need it the most. Presented and produced by a mom of two, Raya Halet.

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Episode 54. Navigating Body Safety, Puberty and Sex Education With Special Guest Hanan Ezzeldin

Jun 20 2024 71 mins  
On this episode I interview family and parenting educational consultant Hanan Ezzeldin which is also the founder of The Family Hub, we have an essential conversation that every parent needs to hear. Hanan does a deep dive into the challenging yet crucial topics of body safety, puberty, and sex education for children. She shares invaluable insights on how to open the lines of commun

Episode 53. Does The Fountain Of Youth Really Exist? With Special Guest Dr Nasr Al Jafari

Jun 04 2024 77 mins  
This conversation with functional medicine expert Dr. Nasr Al Jafari absolutely blew me away!.Dr Nasr is the medical director and functional medicine doctor at DNA Health And Wellness Clinic and In this conversation Dr Nas dispels myths around diets, intermittent fasting, Ozempic and everything in between when it comes to optimising our health and potentially living longer.With mor

Episode 52. What It Really Takes To Become “Successful” With Special Guest Ghizlan Guenez Barnes

May 13 2024 66 mins  
On todays episode, I interview Ghizlan Guenez, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor in the realms of personal development and fashion. In this exclusive interview, we dive into Ghizlan's remarkable journey, from launching The Modist, the pioneering luxury e-commerce platform, to founding F-Force, a tech platform empowering women in entrepreneurship and self-improvement.Join us

Episode 51. Aesthetic Gynecology Explained With Special Guest Dr Maria Karakoulaki

May 01 2024 66 mins  
On this episode I interview Dr Maria Karakoulaki who is hailed as being the most famous aesthetic gynecologist in the Middle East, to the point where her patients travel from all over the region to consult with her for cosmetic gynecological surgeries and specialized treatment for Vaginismus. Dr Maria Karakoulaki who is the Lead Aesthetic& functional gynecologist and medical di

Episode 50. We All Need Weighted Blankets With Special Mansi Khandelwal

Apr 17 2024 49 mins  
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Episode 49. The Highest Peaks Of Life With Special Guest Raha Moharrak

Apr 02 2024 75 mins  
On todays episode i interview the one and only Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest and scale the Seven Summits. As an adventurer, mentor, advocate, and ambassador, Raha shares her remarkable journey and the challenges she faced along the way.From climbing Aconcagua to reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Raha's story is one of resili

Episode 48. Motherhood Unplugged; Conversations With My Mother Ban Al Toumah

Mar 21 2024 58 mins  
Join me in the hot seat for a heartfelt episode, where I'm interviewed by none other than my mom. We'll delve deep into my motherhood journey, from the highs to the lows, and everything in between.Reflecting on my journey as a mother, I've gained invaluable insights. If I could go back and advise my younger self, I'd emphasize the importance of prioritizing simplicity. Babies don't

Episode 47. What Women Don't Say With Special Guest Harriet Mandak

Mar 14 2024 74 mins  
Today episode is slightly different, I interviewed Harriet Mandak, a holistic life coach, and rapid transformational therapist, in collaboration with Circle Cafe for Women's Month. As part of this collaboration, Circle Cafe has invited women to submit anonymous stories of points in their lives where it was hard for them to speak up. This episode is a unique exploration of what wome

Episode 46. Beyond Exhaustion: Preventing Burnout in Today's World With Special Guest Dr Saliha Afridi

Mar 05 2024 76 mins  
On today's episode I interview Dr. Saliha Afridi who is a clinical psychologist and founder of Lighthouse Arabia. Over the last decade, Dr. Saliha has gained extensive experience consulting with executives and the corporate workplace on a range of issues related to wellness, stress management, coaching, and Transformational Counselling. Dr. Saliha's purpose and passion lie in being

Episode 45. Resilience Rising With Special Guest Kelly Hodgkin

Feb 19 2024 54 mins  
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