Certified ED Dietitian Hala Abu Taha meets Florence Gillet, Certified Eating Psychology Coach and founder of Beyond Body Image. Together, they go through these questions about navigating Eid or other religious celebrations, in ED recovery: 1- How do I handle seeing people I haven't seen for a while, and dressing up for holiday occasions? 2- How should I man ... Show More
Jun 2022
Arab Representation & Community with Ricardo Karam of TAKREEM
In this episode, MEEDA's VP Carine El Khazen receives Ricardo Karam. Mr Karam is a talk-show host, public speaker, writer and advocate of promoting Arab achievement and social causes. In 2010, Mr Karam decided to take storytelling to the next level and use it as a means of creati ... Show More
50m 42s
Jun 2022
Shame and body dysmorphia in the Gulf region with Daloo3a Series
In this episode, MEEDA discusses women's mental health with Nadia Al Sayed. Nadia Al-Sayed is a British-Kuwaiti-Palestinian anthropologist and cultural consultant. Born and raised in North London, she spent her teenage years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She currently lives between Lo ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2022
Caring for the Carer Testimonials - World Eating Disorder Action Day 2022 Special!
Today, 2nd June 2022, is World Eating Disorder Action Day!The theme this year is "Caring for the carer"On this occasion, the MEEDA podcast interviewed 3 carers about their experience supporting a loved one recovering from an Eating Disorder: Leila helped her sister and husband, A ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2024
Walking, Step Counting & Fitness Trackers | Should You Use These Metrics In Eating Disorder Recovery?
<p>In this episode, I dive into the controversial world of walking, step counting, and fitness trackers within the context of eating disorder recovery. As an eating disorder recovery coach and someone who has walked this path, I share personal experiences and professional insight ... Show More
18m 12s
Nov 2023
Coping with Feeling Full in Eating Disorder Recovery
<p>In this episode, I delve into effective ways to cope with the sensation of fullness and provide practical tips for relearning a healthy relationship with food. I'll guide you through essential steps in this process, including managing hunger, breaking free from cycles of ... Show More
22m 22s
Oct 2023
The Trick to Not Overeat During the Holidays (And One Mantra That Will Keep You Focused)
<p>To eat the Halloween candy, or not eat the Halloween candy.. that is the question. </p>
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<p>Halloween kicks off what I call 'the food holiday season'! From today, until Valentine's Day, there will be food EVERYWHERE. This can bring up so many thoughts like..</p>
<p>How ... Show More
20m 23s
Mar 2023
Loneliness, Grief and Eating Disorder Recovery (w/ Joss Walden)
<p>Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we delve into the complex interplay between loneliness, grief, and eating disorder recovery.</p><p>Loneliness and grief are feelings that most of us experience at some point in our lives. <br/><br/>In this episode, I speak with Jos ... Show More
30m 25s
Apr 2020
Simple Tips For A Successful Mind & Body Connection During Ramadan with Zainab Ismail
With Ramadan on the horizon, most of us are wondering how we’ll survive the coffee-withdrawals, thirst and random hunger pains.In Ep.12 of Season 2, Zainab Ismail aka Zainab Fit For Allah gives us some insight on how we can achieve a healthy and successful month of fasting. Prepp ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 2020
Ep67: Working Out and Eating Right In Ramadan
How can you work out and eat right in Ramadan? I bring on an expert, Mohamed the Dietician, to talk about fasting and staying healthy during Ramadan. We'll be discussing the right type of food to keep energy up during Ramadan, and how to motivate yourself to work out during this ... Show More
54m 5s