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May 23
58m 23s

She Faced Death as a Child — Now She Tea...

Luca Allam
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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 founder of the Solist Mindfulness Hub — for a raw, heartfelt, and deeply personal exploration of identity, healing, and truth.

Born and raised in war-torn southern Lebanon, Lana’s story is one of survival, resilience, and reinvention. She shares powerful memories of living under occupation, how collective trauma impacts generations, and why her imagination and love for books quite literally saved her life. Luca and Lana dive into the emotional aftermath of growing up in fear, the hidden wounds of PTSD, and her radical shift from political journalism to mindful storytelling.

The conversation unpacks what it means to truly understand your emotions, regulate them, and live with intentionality. Lana opens up about her emotional insecurities, the liberating power of solitude, and how meditation, therapy, and journaling transformed her from within. They reflect on the difference between empathy and sympathy, the myths of objectivity in modern journalism, and why true authenticity resonates louder than scripted perfection.

From viral storytelling on social media to founding her own community focused on mindfulness, Lana offers a vulnerable and honest look at the courage it takes to leave behind what no longer serves you — even if it once defined you. The episode also explores the psychological toll of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the spiritual strength that sustains resistance, and how we can hold both peace and conflict within ourselves.

This is an unmissable episode for anyone navigating trauma, seeking clarity, or craving meaningful transformation. Whether you're a content creator, journalist, empath, or someone striving to live more mindfully in a chaotic world, Lana’s journey will leave you deeply moved, beautifully reflective, and inspired to step into your truth.

Tune in to discover how healing your past, listening to your inner voice, and embracing discomfort might just be the keys to living a truly aligned and fulfilling life.


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