In this episode co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali, we discuss with Dr. Hasan Ismail, a family medicine physician whose clinic was in the Southern suburbs of Beirut and a medical advisor for Medecins du Monde, the critical topic of medical care during the recent Lebanese war. We explore the challenges face by healthcare professionals and institutions dur ... 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
Sep 2025
Episode 217: Finding peace as a multi-gifted person with Dr. Joy Jones
Dr. Thema discusses with medical doctor, recording artist, and poet Dr. Joy Jones the challenges of being multi-gifted. They explore the benefits, challenges, and coping strategies. They also discuss the romantic relationship dynamics of being married and multi-gifted. Dr. Joy wh ... Show More
24m 8s
May 2024
Episode 4: Being a Female Muslim Physician
In this episode, we sit down and have a discussion with Dr. Nahla about her experiences as a female physician who is visibly Muslim. She also touches on her medical school journey, including completing her undergraduate medical degree in Australia, and returning to Canada for psy ... Show More
28m 8s
Sep 2025
PsychEd Episode 70: Goals of Care Conversations with Dr. Tavis Apramian
Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers goals of care conversations.Our guest for this episode is Dr. Tavis Apramian, a clinician-investigator in the Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) at the Universi ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2025
Let's Diagnose Global Health Today | Dr Slim Slama
<p>The CEO of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), Dr Slim Slama, joins us on this episode of The afikra Podcast to give an in-depth look into the complexities and challenges facing global health today, including the rise of non-communicable diseases, the impact of urba ... Show More
47m 35s
Feb 2024
E80: 'Nightmare' Experience - American Surgeon Operates 2 Weeks in Gaza w. Dr. Nimr Ikram
Dr. Nimr Ikram, an orthopedic surgeon, joins the podcast to show the world what he saw in Rafah, Gaza as a volunteer at one of the few hospitals left. He shows the cases of injury and death he saw, the stories he heard and the things he witnessed with his own eyes in just 2 weeks ... Show More
1h 8m