This week, Fariha Róisín offers both timely and timeless wisdom on what it means to live in a body that has experienced trauma. This is a conversation that bears witness to the deep terror and distress of the world and still charges forward with undying compassion and care – the compassion and care of wild survival. Offering both deep personal reflection ... Show More
Jun 4
FAT OF THE LAND - DOLCE on Family and Tradition S1:E5
“I’d like to propose a toast to the garden, to this beautiful planet, and to the gardener. You know, some people have gardens, some people don't. But, they need to have a garden because Grandfather used to say, “We are all a garden in the world." So, I give thanks to the garden a ... Show More
26m 47s
May 2026
FAT OF THE LAND - SECONDI on Women, Food and Resistance S1:E3
“Before I came here, I dreamt about this land.” —Jessie Jowers, Slow Life Family FarmThe third course in our series, Secondi, brings us to the tensions of resistance and surrender. In this episode of Fat of The Land, Ayana speaks with Jessie Jowers of Slow Life Family Farm and De ... Show More
29m 58s
Aug 2025
Presence and Compassion in a Violent World
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As our societies unravel in fear and reactivity, we are called to live from our most awake and wise heart. This talk and meditation was first offered to Satyam, a community of Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals devoted t ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2024
Revolutionary Love: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Valarie Kaur
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In a divided, reactive, and violent world, how do we embrace love and joy? How do we genuinely include our opponents in our hearts? What gives us the courage to bring our whole being into serving and savoring? And what is our vision for a new world ... Show More
58m 8s
Jun 2024
Understanding Grief and the Depths of Humanity
On this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and chairwoman of The Lighthouse Arabia in Dubai. Dr. Afridi shares her personal journey and professional insights, diving deep into topics such as grief, moral injury, and the human capacity for empathy ... Show More
39m 57s
May 2025
She Faced Death as a Child — Now She Teaches the World to Heal | PTSD& Power with Lana Medawar
What does it mean to rebuild your life after growing up in a warzone — and how do trauma, media, and mindfulness shape the journey toward inner peace? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with Lana Medawar — renowned TV journalist, radio host, and fo ... Show More
58m 23s
Sep 2024
Faith, Femininity, and Knowing Thyself
On this week's episode, we sit down Layla K. Saleh, where we unpack the conventional views on feminism, womanhood, and the intersection of religion and modern societal norms. Layla shares her views on the impact of Western ideologies on Middle Eastern perspectives, the concept of ... Show More
38m 44s