54% of people in the Arab world are at risk for developing an eating disorder. To help us make sense of this astounding statistic, we invited Dr. Melissa Rizk on the podcast. Dr. Melissa is a nutritionist and holistic health coach with a PhD in Cognitive Neurosciences specialised in eating disorders. Dr. Melissa explains to us what exactly is an eating disor ... Show More
May 2024
Planning Your Burnouts (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
Things get real and personal for our dynamic duo this week as Marilyn shares with Rhea her recent feelings of burnout and exhaustion. Together, our best friends share what a burnout has looked like for them, how they’ve dealt with it, and what they need from each other and from t ... Show More
34m 27s
May 2024
Managing an Existential Crisis (w/ Elise Kossaifi)
You have a great job doing something you’re passionate about. It pays great. You live in a bustling city with an active social life. You’re also overworked, burnt out, and something about your life just doesn’t feel right. What do you do next? In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea in ... Show More
42m 48s
Mar 2022
Episode 129: Eating disorders, body goals and recovery with Dr. Melissa Rizk
In this episode Baraa interviews Dr. Melissa Rizk, PhD in Cognitive Neurosciences, specialized in eating disorders, a masters degree in sports nutrition and physiology and has spent years helping people through their eating disorders. They cover topics related to the recovery pro ... Show More
55m 54s
Feb 2021
Eating Disorder Recovery and This Food Thing Podcast, with Jemma Richards
<p>Today I'm talking to Jemma Richards, voice-over artist and writer. Jemma is also the host of <a href='https://this-food-thing.captivate.fm/'>This Food Thing Podcast</a> and lives in London.</p>
Jemma talks openly about her torturous relationship with food and her body, startin ... Show More
38m 38s
Feb 2024
#133 - Jillian Acosta: Childhood Trauma & Eating: Weight Loss Isn't About The Food
In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome back Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. Jillian believes many of the chronic illnesses exacerbated by obesity are deeply rooted in trauma.
In ... Show More
59m 20s
<p><b><em>Hey Besties! Today's episode is a special treat especially for people who are struggling with weight loss and eating disorders.</em></b><br/><br/>I'm so excited and thankful to have my good friend, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jiordanasaade/?hl=en'>Jiord ... Show More
