Episode 2: Beauty Standards and Body Image - Aya Ragheb

Join Islam Adel, Kareem Nada, and Aya Ragheb as they discuss beauty standards and body image, and the roles they play in our society. In this episode, Aya talks through her own personal struggles with body image, and shares her story on how she overcame them.Here are a few of the things we discussed during this episode:Films:The LobsterBefore SunsetBefore MidnightStudy: Gut Feelings: How food affects your mood - Uma Naidoo, MD (https://www.health.harvard.edu)Show: Teen Titans - Season 3 - Episode 2 (Netflix)

Episode 3 pt1: Drug Addiction and Sobriety - Omar

Islam Adel and Kareem Nada delve into Omar's world as they discuss the struggles of drug addiction and sobriety. Omar shares his daunting story as he immerses himself in a world many know little about. Tune in to hear tough truths.

Episode 3 pt2: Drug Addiction and Sobriety - Omar

Islam Adel and Kareem Nada delve into Omar's world as they discuss the struggles of drug addiction and sobriety. Omar shares his journey through sobriety and living with it today, with a few key insights for addicts to be able to help themselves.Book:NA Blue BookFilms:FlightRequiem For a DreamTrainspottingPulp FictionMeetings Al Anon (https://al-anon.org/)

Episode 6: Mental Health - Dr. Mina Fares

 We put everything on the table as we discuss with Dr. Mina the state of mental health, therapy and medication. Dr. Mina sheds light on his experience as a professional in the field of psychiatry, and where we fall short as individuals. 

Episode 8: Relationship Surgery - Nour Youssef

Nour’s words are the scalpel that cut into the truth of our emotions. She opened up the layers as we took a look into the way we maneuver relationships, and our feelings around them. She shares hard truths that we may now want to hear. Listen to wisdom of the wise (and passionate)! 

Episode 9: Summit of the Self - Omar Samra

Peak after peak. We deconstruct values and try to overcome the challenges of the summit within. We’re still at the base of the mountain, but we’re looking forward to the journey. Listen to Episode 9 as Omar Samra guides us through the first climb! We hope you can achieve more by climbing the summit within. 

Episode 10: Surfing Through Life - Omar Sobky

Surfing represents much more than sport, its peace of mind, its connecting to nature. Listen to Omar as he shares with us his passion for surfing, and how it is the gateway to a simple life. Play sports!

Episode 11: Palestine - Ahmed Harara

متى سنرى وجهك يا حنظلة؟Ahmed shares stories of home in Gaza. He speaks of the optimism and relentlessness of   Palestinians in some of the harshest conditions. Hearing his story will give you a little perspective

Episode 12: Religion and Spirituality - Muhammad Sami

Did God create us or did we create God? Listen to this episode as Muhammad Sami discusses his journey through religion, and how it is deeply embedded in his thirst for knowledge, spirituality and philosophy. We discuss the core elements of religion and how it governs elements of our society today.   Resources mentioned  The Origin and Growth of Religion - Wilhelm SchmidtThe Sacred and the Profane -Mircea EliadeLe Stupide XIXe Siècle -Léon DaudetNapoleon’s Egypt -Juan ColeFrom the Ruins of Empire - Pankaj MishraGod and Man in the Koran - Toshihiko IzutsuThe Rape of Man and Nature - Phillip Sherrard

Episode 13: Maid of Steel - Amany Hamed

Its a hard-knock life! Amany talks to us about her struggles as a young woman as she maneuvers through marriage, abuse, motherhood and social structures that are stacked up against her. Amidst all this, Amany still has the optimism to see things through, and dream a life for her and her daughter.