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May 2025
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#974: Strong for Life: Why Mental Health...

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Strong for Life it's a mindset. Doris Hazzan, a Dubai-based mum of two and long-time InnerFight member, shares how mental health struggles, motherhood, and life challenges shaped her journey back to fitness. From therapy to triathlon, from burnout to strength training, discover how she rebuilt her resilience—one step, one rep at a time.


Tune in to hear why being Strong for Life goes far beyond the gym.

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