Dr. Marie Nakhoul reflects on growing up in Lebanon, the emotional complexities of migration, and how her work as an OBGYN in the U.S. deepens her understanding of grief, memory, and identity. A powerful conversation on belonging, nostalgia, and writing as a way to return home.
From the smells of her childhood village to the silence of clinical spaces, thi ... Show More
Oct 18
Perimenopause Uncovered: The Symptoms Doctors Miss, Hormone Therapy Myths & What Every Woman Should Know | Dr. Nadine Hammoud
Brain fog, anxiety, sleepless nights, weight gain, and changes in sexual health—could perimenopause be the missing diagnosis? In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Nadine Hammoud, board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, breaks down t ... Show More
50m 17s
Oct 13
Surviving the ICU Is Just the Beginning: The Hidden Struggles of Recovery | Dr. Hera Tashjian
What happens after a patient survives the ICU? Is survival enough, or should we be measuring something more? In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Hera Tashjian, Chief Nursing Officer at Almoosa Health Group in Saudi Arabia, about the often-overlook ... Show More
42m 22s
Oct 4
The Revenue You’re Missing: What Physicians Need to Know About Billing & Practice Profitability
Physicians spend years learning how to diagnose and treat patients but very little time learning how to run a financially healthy medical practice. In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Heather Signorelli, a board-certified pathologist, CEO of Ne ... Show More
47m 34s
Apr 2025
#9 - The Levant Through War & Words: Mishka Mourani on Culture, Identity & Exile
In this episode of Tak on the Pod, Andrea sits down with Mishka Mourani, a writer, educator, and storyteller whose life has been deeply shaped by the history of the Levant. Born in Alexandria and rooted in Beirut, Mishka has lived through war, displacement, and resilience, using ... Show More
50m 38s
Aug 2025
Religious Trauma and Broader Visions of Spirituality in Healthcare
This episode felt like a deep exhale. Margaret runs solo today, as she sat down with Dr. Hillary McBride—psychologist, author, and researcher—to talk about embodiment, trauma, and the radical act of tuning back into ourselves. We talked about what it means to feel your feelings i ... Show More
1 h
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
Jun 2024
#150 Navigating Motherhood and Career: A Candid Conversation with Arshia Moorjani
In this heartfelt episode, Arshia and I delve into the unspoken challenges of motherhood, career transitions, and personal growth. From postpartum anxiety and body image struggles to navigating the beauty industry as a woman of colour, Arshia shares her remarkable journey with ho ... Show More
1h 1m