Please listen to and watch our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Zaki Sleiman who is an obstetrician now based in Switzerland but still works in Beirut. We discuss Dr. Sleiman's most recent post of him holding a newborn wearing his biking gear dedicating this picture to the baby to remind it of the historic time it was born in Lebano ... Show More
Feb 28
From Neurochemistry to Cardio: How Exercise Can Rewire Mood & Beat Depression
Can something as simple as walking or running rival antidepressants? In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Farid Talih, American board–certified psychiatrist, sleep medicine and addiction specialist, to explore the powerful science behind exercis ... Show More
39m 1s
Feb 21
Career Reinvention, and Thought Leadership with Former LinkedIn MENA Insider Nabila Rahhal
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Nabila Rahhal, former LinkedIn MENA Insider, journalist, and content strategist, to explore the powerful intersection between algorithm and authenticity. Nabila shares her journey from education to journalism, h ... Show More
31m 5s
Feb 16
Three Decades at the Frontlines of Epidemics, Policy, and Global Health Leadership
In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rana Hajjeh, a global public health leader whose career has spanned over three decades at the heart of epidemic response, vaccine policy, and global health diplomacy. From her early training as an E ... Show More
48m 18s
Mar 2019
Episode 39 - Pompeo's visit
The discussion on Pompeo’s visit begins at 15:04.
In this episode, Nizar and Ben analyze (ok rant about) the recent visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Lebanon, in which he gave a tone-deaf speech about Lebanon and Hezbollah, and avoided any press questions. Also discus ... Show More
36m 36s
Oct 2019
EPISODE 14: Family Inheritance with Roderick Sursock
We're joined by Roderick Sursock for Episode 14 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the Sursock family's legacy and story, particularly when it comes to Beirut's rapidly changing urban landscape.
Roderick and his mother, Lady Yvonne Sursock Cochrane, are living memory of a vastl ... Show More
54m 51s
