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The Watchung Booksellers PodcastEpisode 59: Featured Event: Mona AwadIn this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature author Mona Awad, author of the bestselling novel Bunny, for the release of its sequel, We Love You, Bunny. She talked with Laura Sims about coming back to the dark and hilarious characters in Bunny, her love of fairy tales, and what's next in the Bunny-verse. Mona Awad is the bestselling author of the novels Rouge, All’s Well, Bunny, and 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl. She is a three-time finalist for a Goodreads Choice Award, the recipient of an Amazon Best First Nov...
2025-11-1842 min
Pittman and Friends PodcastBehind the Badge with Chief Amal Awad In this revealing conversation with County Executive Steuart Pittman, Chief Awad opens up about the extraordinary path that led her to law enforcement leadership.At just nine years old, following her father's departure, Awad became a co-parent to her six siblings, navigating life in economically challenged neighborhoods while watching her mother struggle to provide. This firsthand experience with adversity shaped her understanding of community needs and cultivated leadership skills that would define her career. Two high school teachers recognized her potential, investing in her development and igniting a passion for public service that eventually led her to a...
2025-05-1336 min
Vibrant Menopause PodcastEp 129 High Protein Vegetarian EatingHigh-Protein Vegetarian Eating: Join Heather Awad, MD, and Vasudha Viswanath, author and expert from EatingWell, as they explore tips, recipes, and insights for incorporating more protein into a vegetarian diet. Vasudha’s expertise includes vegetarian and vegan cooking and low-carb cooking. She is the author of The Vegetarian Reset and the founder of We Ate Well, a wellness website featuring low-carb vegetarian recipes.More about Vasudha: www.eatingwell.com/author/vasudha-viswanath...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD we...
2025-01-0146 min
Vibrant Menopause PodcastEp 129 High Protein Vegetarian EatingClick here to text us!High-Protein Vegetarian Eating: Join Heather Awad, MD, and Vasudha Viswanath, author and expert from EatingWell, as they explore tips, recipes, and insights for incorporating more protein into a vegetarian diet. Vasudha’s expertise includes vegetarian and vegan cooking and low-carb cooking. She is the author of The Vegetarian Reset and the founder of We Ate Well, a wellness website featuring low-carb vegetarian recipes.More about Vasudha: www.eatingwell.com/author/vasudha-viswanath...Want to know your two next best steps to watch the number on...
2025-01-0146 minVibrant Menopause PodcastEp 128 Holiday Eating Tips from 2 Weight Loss CoachesClick here to text us!Holiday Eating Tips from Two Weight Loss Coaches: Heather Awad, MD, and Dr. Ginny Trierweiler share expert advice and practical strategies to help you enjoy the season while maintaining your health and weight goals. Discover tips for mindful eating, managing cravings, and staying balanced during festive gatherings.Dr. Ginny Trierweiler's Socials:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnytrierweiler/https://www.facebook.com/ginny.trierweiler/https://www.youtube.com/@slenderforgood/...Want to know your two next best steps to watch the number on the scale...
2024-12-2536 minVibrant Menopause PodcastEp 128 Holiday Eating Tips from 2 Weight Loss CoachesHoliday Eating Tips from Two Weight Loss Coaches: Heather Awad, MD, and Dr. Ginny Trierweiler share expert advice and practical strategies to help you enjoy the season while maintaining your health and weight goals. Discover tips for mindful eating, managing cravings, and staying balanced during festive gatherings.Dr. Ginny Trierweiler's Socials:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnytrierweiler/https://www.facebook.com/ginny.trierweiler/https://www.youtube.com/@slenderforgood/...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
2024-12-2536 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast110. What's Your KryptoniteClick here to text us! This week we're back with a shorter episode, but it addresses a question that's really important to acknowledge and have in the back of your mind when on a weight loss journey. That question, of course, is "what's your Krytonite?"In the context of weight loss, I generally think of "kryptonite" as irresistible food items; things that, more often than not, cause you to succumb to their power. For many it's chocolate or ice cream, or for others it's bread or pasta. But unlike Superman, however, who rarely knows how an...
2024-04-1807 minVibrant Menopause Podcast110. What's Your Kryptonite This week we're back with a shorter episode, but it addresses a question that's really important to acknowledge and have in the back of your mind when on a weight loss journey. That question, of course, is "what's your Krytonite?"In the context of weight loss, I generally think of "kryptonite" as irresistible food items; things that, more often than not, cause you to succumb to their power. For many it's chocolate or ice cream, or for others it's bread or pasta. But unlike Superman, however, who rarely knows how and when he'll come in contact with kr...
2024-04-1807 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast109. Pillars of the Mediterranean Diet with Dr. Caissa Troutman It's well known that the Mediterranean Diet is among one of the healthiest eating styles in the world, but when you look at all of its components it can cause confusion. So in this episode of the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined by fellow doctor, believer in food as medicine, and midlife weight loss specialist, Dr Caissa Troutman. When working with her clients in her practice, Weight ReMDy, she's a big advocate for incorporating as many of what she calls the "9 food groups" of the Mediterranean into their eating plans while on their weight loss journey, so t...
2024-04-1130 minVibrant Menopause Podcast109. Pillars of the Mediterranean Diet with Dr. Caissa TroutmanClick here to text us! It's well known that the Mediterranean Diet is among one of the healthiest eating styles in the world, but when you look at all of its components it can cause confusion. So in this episode of the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined by fellow doctor, believer in food as medicine, and midlife weight loss specialist, Dr Caissa Troutman. When working with her clients in her practice, Weight ReMDy, she's a big advocate for incorporating as many of what she calls the "9 food groups" of the Mediterranean into their eating plans w...
2024-04-1130 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast108. Vibrant Skin in Menopause with Helen Marray-FinlayClick here to text us! Have you ever wondered how the midlife, menopause-age actresses of Hollywood keep their skin looking vibrant and healthy while under the scrupulous eye of the camera? Well, it's thanks in no small part to people like today's guest, Helen Marray-Finlay - a skincare expert, Hollywood makeup artist, and the founder of Finlay+Green!Through her work, and as a woman going through menopause, Helen realized that there was a lack of safe and effective skincare products specifically formulated for menopausal skin. This realization fueled her passion to create her own l...
2024-03-1316 minVibrant Menopause Podcast108. Vibrant Skin in Menopause with Helen Marray-Finlay Have you ever wondered how the midlife, menopause-age actresses of Hollywood keep their skin looking vibrant and healthy while under the scrupulous eye of the camera? Well, it's thanks in no small part to people like today's guest, Helen Marray-Finlay - a skincare expert, Hollywood makeup artist, and the founder of Finlay+Green!Through her work, and as a woman going through menopause, Helen realized that there was a lack of safe and effective skincare products specifically formulated for menopausal skin. This realization fueled her passion to create her own line of products that are straightforward, effective, a...
2024-03-1316 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast107. Better Sleep for Women Over Age 50 with Morgan AdamsClick here to text us! Feeling our best starts and ends with quality sleep, but as we get into midlife, sometimes the "quality" part starts to slip away from us. Whether it's increased waking throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, or general unrestful sleep, these disturbances make the rest of our day much more difficult, and as professional women, that's the last thing we need!That's why I'm so pleased to share this episode, which is a terrific conversation with the one and only Morgan Adams - a double-certified holistic sleep coach and your "sleep s...
2024-03-0644 minVibrant Menopause Podcast107. Better Sleep for Women Over Age 50 with Morgan Adams Feeling our best starts and ends with quality sleep, but as we get into midlife, sometimes the "quality" part starts to slip away from us. Whether it's increased waking throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, or general unrestful sleep, these disturbances make the rest of our day much more difficult, and as professional women, that's the last thing we need!That's why I'm so pleased to share this episode, which is a terrific conversation with the one and only Morgan Adams - a double-certified holistic sleep coach and your "sleep soulmate." More than 1 in 4 women experience or t...
2024-03-0644 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast106. Indecision Kills Weight LossClick here to text us! Weight loss really works when you've made the mental commitment to staying on that path, and you have the support systems in place to hold you accountable. The worst place to be is in a state of indecision, which is what we'll dive into in this episode!A good analogy for this conundrum that so many people face is when you're driving and there's a fork in the road. To the right, the road leads you home - a place that you know well and you're comfortable with. To the...
2024-02-2819 minVibrant Menopause Podcast106. Indecision Kills Weight Loss Weight loss really works when you've made the mental commitment to staying on that path, and you have the support systems in place to hold you accountable. The worst place to be is in a state of indecision, which is what we'll dive into in this episode!A good analogy for this conundrum that so many people face is when you're driving and there's a fork in the road. To the right, the road leads you home - a place that you know well and you're comfortable with. To the left, the road leads to a place...
2024-02-2819 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast105. I Don't Want to be THAT PersonClick here to text us! Is there a person that you're afraid of becoming while on your weight loss journey? I so frequently hear from the professional women that I work with that they're excited to have their personalized meal plans, but they're worried about what their new way of eating is going to look like when it comes to family/friend gatherings.They're worried that they'll have to justify themselves to people, that food will be pushed upon them and they'll have to say no, or that they'll be perceived as bad guests. All...
2024-02-2115 minVibrant Menopause Podcast105. I Don't Want to be THAT Person Is there a person that you're afraid of becoming while on your weight loss journey? I so frequently hear from the professional women that I work with that they're excited to have their personalized meal plans, but they're worried about what their new way of eating is going to look like when it comes to family/friend gatherings.They're worried that they'll have to justify themselves to people, that food will be pushed upon them and they'll have to say no, or that they'll be perceived as bad guests. All totally valid concerns, because after all, they're...
2024-02-2115 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast104. Peak Performance Productivity for Professional Women with Dr. Ann TsungClick here to text us! I hear it so frequently from the professional women that I work with that they wish they had more time to do all of the things that they want/need to do. And it's true! As high-achieving women with so many things that we want to do plus all the regular responsibilities of life, 24 hours seems like it flies by.But what if I told you that you could get back at least 10 hours of your time per week? Imagine what you could do then!Well, my guest...
2024-02-1536 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast103. Gut Health in Midlife and Beyond with Bonnie WisenerClick here to text us! Gut health is a hot topic in the scientific community, and it's been all over the news recently as new amazing findings come out. And for good reason, too! We can all benefit from keeping our gut happy and healthy, but especially women in midlife and beyond.That's why in this episode of the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bonnie Wisener, a registered holistic nutritionist and digestive health expert from Toronto, Canada. We discuss how gut health impacts us, particularly in midlife, affecting weight l...
2024-02-0737 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast102. The Hormone You Don't Know You Need with Dr. Rachel Rubin If you're a woman in perimenopause/menopause and you have a vagina, listen up, because this episode is going to blow you away! My guest this week, Dr. Rachel Rubin, is a Urologist and a Sexual Medicine Specialist, and I was so excited to talk with her because the work that she does, both in clinic and on social media, has dramatically helped countless women live with greater comfort, confidence, and pleasure!Dr. Rubin joined me on this episode to talk about the life-changing benefits of using vaginal estrogen for women in menopause and beyond. She...
2024-01-3133 minVibrant Menopause Podcast102. The Hormone You Don't Know You Need with Dr. Rachel RubinClick here to text us! If you're a woman in perimenopause/menopause and you have a vagina, listen up, because this episode is going to blow you away! My guest this week, Dr. Rachel Rubin, is a Urologist and a Sexual Medicine Specialist, and I was so excited to talk with her because the work that she does, both in clinic and on social media, has dramatically helped countless women live with greater comfort, confidence, and pleasure!Dr. Rubin joined me on this episode to talk about the life-changing benefits of using vaginal est...
2024-01-3133 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast101. Don't Take Ozempic for Menopause Weight Gain If you've been listening to the podcast for a while now, you've probably heard me and a couple of my guests talk about Ozempic. It's an injectable weight loss medication that has been in the news a lot as of recent times, and it's become so popular that, in many places, it's hard to find in pharmacies.So if it's this popular it must be a miracle drug, right?Well, in certain situations it can really help people lose weight, and it's worth giving it credit where it's due. However, it's concerning to me when I...
2024-01-2418 minVibrant Menopause Podcast101. Don't Take Ozempic for Menopause Weight GainClick here to text us! If you've been listening to the podcast for a while now, you've probably heard me and a couple of my guests talk about Ozempic. It's an injectable weight loss medication that has been in the news a lot as of recent times, and it's become so popular that, in many places, it's hard to find in pharmacies.So if it's this popular it must be a miracle drug, right?Well, in certain situations it can really help people lose weight, and it's worth giving it credit where it's d...
2024-01-2418 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast100. Break it Down Let's stop to take a moment to look back on how far we've come as professional women. We've worked incredibly hard, learned all the lessons (both good and bad), and we should be proud of all that we've accomplished!As we look back, let's think about all the steps, twists, and turns that we took along the path to get to where we are now. We've come a long way, but for most of us, our accomplishments didn't come in one fell swoop. They were the results of breaking down the journey into smaller, attainable, and gratifying s...
2024-01-1816 minVibrant Menopause Podcast100. Break it DownClick here to text us! Let's stop to take a moment to look back on how far we've come as professional women. We've worked incredibly hard, learned all the lessons (both good and bad), and we should be proud of all that we've accomplished!As we look back, let's think about all the steps, twists, and turns that we took along the path to get to where we are now. We've come a long way, but for most of us, our accomplishments didn't come in one fell swoop. They were the results of breaking down t...
2024-01-1816 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast99. Do you have a difficult partner? with Dr. Amy VertreesClick here to text us! As professional women, we've had to learn a lot of things to make it in the career we chose. We took classes, attended years of school, and entered into the workforce ready to apply all that we've learned, but, as I'm sure almost all of us found out, there was still so much we needed to learn beyond didactics and practical knowledge in order to find success.A big part of work is learning how to communicate with your coworkers/partners, managing your emotions, and understanding how our thoughts interact w...
2024-01-1021 minVibrant Menopause Podcast99. Do you have a difficult partner? with Dr. Amy Vertrees As professional women, we've had to learn a lot of things to make it in the career we chose. We took classes, attended years of school, and entered into the workforce ready to apply all that we've learned, but, as I'm sure almost all of us found out, there was still so much we needed to learn beyond didactics and practical knowledge in order to find success.A big part of work is learning how to communicate with your coworkers/partners, managing your emotions, and understanding how our thoughts interact with the thoughts of others. Because after a...
2024-01-1021 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast98. Holiday Debrief Give yourself a pat on the back! You made it through to the other side of the holiday season and now we have a new year to look forward to!Even if you love the holidays and cherish the time that you get to spend with family, there are often some tough moments, especially for those of us on a weight loss journey. Whether it's food pushers, fighting relatives, or increased temptation with treats, they can make the holidays a bit harder. I know that this is definitely the case for me!After the holidays...
2024-01-0314 minVibrant Menopause Podcast98. Holiday DebriefClick here to text us! Give yourself a pat on the back! You made it through to the other side of the holiday season and now we have a new year to look forward to!Even if you love the holidays and cherish the time that you get to spend with family, there are often some tough moments, especially for those of us on a weight loss journey. Whether it's food pushers, fighting relatives, or increased temptation with treats, they can make the holidays a bit harder. I know that this is definitely the case...
2024-01-0314 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast97. Functional Fitness for Midlife and Beyond with Marcus EckertClick here to text us! I think it's fair to say that we would all like to stay healthy, active, independent, and vibrant through midlife and far beyond into the later years of life. Because after all, what's not to love? It means being able to enjoy more of the things we enjoy for longer, and not having to think about the physical tasks required to get through everyday life. It's a win-win situation!One of the best ways to make this a possibility for ourselves as we continue to age, is through strength training...
2023-12-2735 minVibrant Menopause Podcast97. Functional Fitness for Midlife and Beyond with Marcus Eckert I think it's fair to say that we would all like to stay healthy, active, independent, and vibrant through midlife and far beyond into the later years of life. Because after all, what's not to love? It means being able to enjoy more of the things we enjoy for longer, and not having to think about the physical tasks required to get through everyday life. It's a win-win situation!One of the best ways to make this a possibility for ourselves as we continue to age, is through strength training for functional fitness. Starting in our late 30...
2023-12-2735 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast96. Building Healthy Habits with Dr. Lola AshayeClick here to text us! This week on the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I'm thrilled to have had Dr. Lola Ashaye join me to talk about building healthy habits.Dr. Lola Ashaye is a primary care physician, double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. She is the CEO of InTouch Primary Care, a concierge/direct care clinic in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land TX where people with or without health insurance can easily access consistent quality health care under a membership model. She is passionate about wellness, weight management, and preventive care and truly b...
2023-12-2020 minVibrant Menopause Podcast96. Building Healthy Habits with Dr. Lola Ashaye This week on the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I'm thrilled to have had Dr. Lola Ashaye join me to talk about building healthy habits.Dr. Lola Ashaye is a primary care physician, double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. She is the CEO of InTouch Primary Care, a concierge/direct care clinic in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land TX where people with or without health insurance can easily access consistent quality health care under a membership model. She is passionate about wellness, weight management, and preventive care and truly believes that many health conditions can be p...
2023-12-2020 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast95. Obesity Medication vs. Lifestyle Modifications with Dr. Nikita ShahClick here to text us! Amongst all the hype surrounding some of the new obesity medications that have come out in recent years, and an emphasis on lifestyle modification to lose weight, it can be really hard for people thinking of starting a weight loss journey to know where to start. So today on the Vibrant-MD Podcast, with the help of obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Nikita Shah, we're going to try to make the decision a bit easier by shedding some light on how obesity medicine doctors think about the debate between obesity medications and lif...
2023-12-1335 minVibrant Menopause Podcast95. Obesity Medication vs. Lifestyle Modifications with Dr. Nikita Shah Amongst all the hype surrounding some of the new obesity medications that have come out in recent years, and an emphasis on lifestyle modification to lose weight, it can be really hard for people thinking of starting a weight loss journey to know where to start. So today on the Vibrant-MD Podcast, with the help of obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Nikita Shah, we're going to try to make the decision a bit easier by shedding some light on how obesity medicine doctors think about the debate between obesity medications and lifestyle modifications when it comes to advising the...
2023-12-1335 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast93. Ayurveda and Weight Loss w/ Dr. Rashmi SchrammClick here to text us! "You are already whole and complete as you are."Feel the power in those words and let them sink in. This idea of being whole and complete is central to the Ayurvedic arts, and when I first encountered it, I remember feeling like a weight had lifted off of my shoulders. I hope you do too as you listen to this episode!Today, I'm joined by Dr. Rashmi Schramm to talk about how the practice of Ayurveda can be a great tool in weight loss. Dr. Schramm is a...
2023-11-2926 minVibrant Menopause Podcast93. Ayurveda and Weight Loss w/ Dr. Rashmi Schramm "You are already whole and complete as you are."Feel the power in those words and let them sink in. This idea of being whole and complete is central to the Ayurvedic arts, and when I first encountered it, I remember feeling like a weight had lifted off of my shoulders. I hope you do too as you listen to this episode!Today, I'm joined by Dr. Rashmi Schramm to talk about how the practice of Ayurveda can be a great tool in weight loss. Dr. Schramm is a Board Certified physician, a certified coach, an...
2023-11-2926 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast92. Two Things to Avoid this Holiday SeasonClick here to text us! I like to think that the holiday season strolls in each year with the best of intentions, but without knowing, it usually brings some baggage that we could do without- especially those of us on our final weight loss journey.There's always an abundance of food and drink, often times there are family stressors, routines change, and all of this adds up to make weight loss seem impossible at this time of the year. But don't worry, you can get through it and I'm going to help you!I...
2023-11-2210 minVibrant Menopause Podcast92. Two Things to Avoid this Holiday Season I like to think that the holiday season strolls in each year with the best of intentions, but without knowing, it usually brings some baggage that we could do without- especially those of us on our final weight loss journey.There's always an abundance of food and drink, often times there are family stressors, routines change, and all of this adds up to make weight loss seem impossible at this time of the year. But don't worry, you can get through it and I'm going to help you!In this episode, I talk about the t...
2023-11-2210 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast91. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, oh my! With Dr. Lina QaziClick here to text us! Do you think miracle drugs exist?I think most doctors (myself included) would say that they don't exist, but after hearing my guest, Dr. Lina Qazi, talk about some of the weight loss medications out on the market, we can at least say that science has produced some pretty incredible medicine!Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are just a couple of the numerous weight loss medications that obesity medicine doctors like Dr. Qazi prescribe their patients. They all work similarly in the sense that they're GLP-1 agonists, so what...
2023-11-1523 minVibrant Menopause Podcast91. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, oh my! With Dr. Lina Qazi Do you think miracle drugs exist?I think most doctors (myself included) would say that they don't exist, but after hearing my guest, Dr. Lina Qazi, talk about some of the weight loss medications out on the market, we can at least say that science has produced some pretty incredible medicine!Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are just a couple of the numerous weight loss medications that obesity medicine doctors like Dr. Qazi prescribe their patients. They all work similarly in the sense that they're GLP-1 agonists, so what differentiates them? And if I'm a patient...
2023-11-1523 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast90. Sitting, Dementia, and Weight LossClick here to text us! "Sitting is the new smoking." You've probably heard this before, and I'll admit that it's a bit provocative, but there is a lot of truth to the fact that sedentary lifestyles lead to greater risks of cardiovascular and cardio-metabolic diseases. Now, there's a new study out in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) saying that sitting may increase the chances of dementia. Let's get into this a bit more!In this episode, I dive into the details of the article and break it down into digestible n...
2023-11-0815 minVibrant Menopause Podcast90. Sitting, Dementia, and Weight Loss "Sitting is the new smoking." You've probably heard this before, and I'll admit that it's a bit provocative, but there is a lot of truth to the fact that sedentary lifestyles lead to greater risks of cardiovascular and cardio-metabolic diseases. Now, there's a new study out in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) saying that sitting may increase the chances of dementia. Let's get into this a bit more!In this episode, I dive into the details of the article and break it down into digestible nuggets so that you all can stay i...
2023-11-0815 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast89. Sleep for the 40+ Working Mom with Dr. Funke Afolabi-BrownClick here to text us! Sleep is not just a luxury. It's a biological necessity that keeps us going and allows us to operate at our best. As professional women with careers, families, and hobbies, it's so easy to forget this and let sleep get pushed aside to create more waking hours- which is why I'm so happy to have had Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown as a guest on the podcast to help us with our sleep health.Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful SleepMD. She helps w...
2023-11-0124 minVibrant Menopause Podcast89. Sleep for the 40+ Working Mom with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown Sleep is not just a luxury. It's a biological necessity that keeps us going and allows us to operate at our best. As professional women with careers, families, and hobbies, it's so easy to forget this and let sleep get pushed aside to create more waking hours- which is why I'm so happy to have had Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown as a guest on the podcast to help us with our sleep health.Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful SleepMD. She helps women and their children prioritize sleep, achieve o...
2023-11-0124 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast88. Urinary Urgency, Hydration, and Weight Loss I'm sure you all have heard time and time again that it's important to drink water, and this seems obvious, right? It's the healthiest drink option and our bodies need it to perform their basic functions. But when it comes to weight loss, there's so many more benefits that drinking water provides.In this episode, we're going to get into those benefits, such as raising metabolism and providing feelings of satiation, as well as urinary urgency. Urinary urgency is something that many women in middle age experience, and since I'm urging you all to drink more water...
2023-10-2812 minVibrant Menopause Podcast88. Urinary Urgency, Hydration, and Weight LossClick here to text us! I'm sure you all have heard time and time again that it's important to drink water, and this seems obvious, right? It's the healthiest drink option and our bodies need it to perform their basic functions. But when it comes to weight loss, there's so many more benefits that drinking water provides.In this episode, we're going to get into those benefits, such as raising metabolism and providing feelings of satiation, as well as urinary urgency. Urinary urgency is something that many women in middle age experience, and since I'm...
2023-10-2812 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast87. Thyroid Problems or Menopause? with Dr. Anshul Gupta In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Anshul Gupta about reversing Hashimoto's Disease. Dr. Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and a world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship training in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman and he has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. I loved this conversation and I think you will too...
2023-10-1940 minVibrant Menopause Podcast87. Thyroid Problems or Menopause? with Dr. Anshul GuptaClick here to text us! In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Anshul Gupta about reversing Hashimoto's Disease. Dr. Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and a world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship training in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman and he has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. I loved this...
2023-10-1940 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast86. Hunger? We can all define hunger with our words, but when it comes down to it, can we describe how it feels within our own bodies?As professional women, odds are that our worlds are constantly full of an abundance of food, which also means that we have the opportunity to never feel hungry if we don't want to. So when I tell people to eat 3 meals with proper spacing in-between so they can feel hungry before the next meal, it's not always clear what the signs of hunger truly consist of.In this episode of...
2023-10-1108 minVibrant Menopause Podcast86. Hunger?Click here to text us! We can all define hunger with our words, but when it comes down to it, can we describe how it feels within our own bodies?As professional women, odds are that our worlds are constantly full of an abundance of food, which also means that we have the opportunity to never feel hungry if we don't want to. So when I tell people to eat 3 meals with proper spacing in-between so they can feel hungry before the next meal, it's not always clear what the signs of hunger truly consist...
2023-10-1108 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast85. Thyroid and Weight Loss with Dr. Dana Gibbs In this episode of the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Dana Gibbs to talk about thyroid and weight loss.Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. She maintains an online education platform where she shares her knowledge of Hormone Management and Allergy treatment methods with other interested physicians.Dr. Gibbs also presents virtual or in person workshops and free content that introduces the general public to integrative Hormone Management methods. In 2023, she retired from her ENT private practice after 22 years, and opened Consultants i...
2023-10-0436 minVibrant Menopause Podcast85. Thyroid and Weight Loss with Dr. Dana GibbsClick here to text us! In this episode of the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Dana Gibbs to talk about thyroid and weight loss.Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. She maintains an online education platform where she shares her knowledge of Hormone Management and Allergy treatment methods with other interested physicians.Dr. Gibbs also presents virtual or in person workshops and free content that introduces the general public to integrative Hormone Management methods. In 2023, she retired from her ENT p...
2023-10-0436 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast84. Alcohol, Breast Cancer, and Weight Loss with Dr. Stacey DevineClick here to text us! Have you ever wondered where the intersection between alcohol, breast cancer, and weight loss is? For this episode, I sat down with my friend from residency, Dr. Stacey Devine to talk about the ways in which our alcohol consumption impacts weight loss and contributes to our risk of breast cancer.Dr. Devine has been a board-certified family medicine doctor since 2000 and has also completed a fellowship in lifestyle medicine from the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about disease prevention, holistic health, and wellness, and...
2023-09-1326 minVibrant Menopause Podcast84. Alcohol, Breast Cancer, and Weight Loss with Dr. Stacey Devine Have you ever wondered where the intersection between alcohol, breast cancer, and weight loss is? For this episode, I sat down with my friend from residency, Dr. Stacey Devine to talk about the ways in which our alcohol consumption impacts weight loss and contributes to our risk of breast cancer.Dr. Devine has been a board-certified family medicine doctor since 2000 and has also completed a fellowship in lifestyle medicine from the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about disease prevention, holistic health, and wellness, and runs her own consulting practice in Dav...
2023-09-1326 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast83. Sex, Intimacy, Body Image with Dr. LodhiClick here to text us! In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi about sex, intimacy, and body image. Dr. Lodhi is a board-certified OBGYN, an intimacy coach for women, and the founder of the Muslim Sex Podcast. She's been practicing as an OBGYN in New York for over 20 years with the mission of empowering and educating women, however, most recently she opened up a Telehealth practice to help women in NY and Michigan with sexual and menopausal health. Her goal is to help women remove mental and physical barriers so that they c...
2023-09-0731 minVibrant Menopause Podcast83. Sex, Intimacy, Body Image with Dr. Lodhi In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi about sex, intimacy, and body image. Dr. Lodhi is a board-certified OBGYN, an intimacy coach for women, and the founder of the Muslim Sex Podcast. She's been practicing as an OBGYN in New York for over 20 years with the mission of empowering and educating women, however, most recently she opened up a Telehealth practice to help women in NY and Michigan with sexual and menopausal health. Her goal is to help women remove mental and physical barriers so that they can find pleasure in their relationships, and h...
2023-09-0731 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast82. Before You BuyClick here to text us! There are countless weight loss programs out there at every possible price point for women to choose from. It can be tough trying to find the right program, and what I often hear about is someone will try a couple of the cheaper options without any success, and they'll turn to a higher ticket price option with the hope that the higher price will lead to better results.So if you are in the situation where you're about to invest in a high ticket price option, how can you know that...
2023-08-3020 minVibrant Menopause Podcast82. Before You Buy There are countless weight loss programs out there at every possible price point for women to choose from. It can be tough trying to find the right program, and what I often hear about is someone will try a couple of the cheaper options without any success, and they'll turn to a higher ticket price option with the hope that the higher price will lead to better results.So if you are in the situation where you're about to invest in a high ticket price option, how can you know that you're choosing the right one for you...
2023-08-3020 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast81. Weight Messaging with Teens with Dr. PolackClick here to text us! As a parent, doctor, and weight loss coach to other parents, I know that it often feels like there's no easy way to interact with our teens. Now factor in trying to talk to them about weight, body image, and health... We all want to good parents to our children, but there's no perfect way to do this.So the question I get frequently from my clients is this: How can I instill positive messaging about health in my children while making changes to what I eat on my weight l...
2023-08-2526 minVibrant Menopause Podcast81. Weight Messaging with Teens with Dr. Polack As a parent, doctor, and weight loss coach to other parents, I know that it often feels like there's no easy way to interact with our teens. Now factor in trying to talk to them about weight, body image, and health... We all want to good parents to our children, but there's no perfect way to do this.So the question I get frequently from my clients is this: How can I instill positive messaging about health in my children while making changes to what I eat on my weight loss journey? In this episode, Dr. Noha Po...
2023-08-2526 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast80. Vacation Weight Gain We're in mid-August now, which means most summer vacations are coming to an end, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about something that I know a lot of us can relate to: vacation weight gain. When we're on vacation, we tend to eat and drink more, and our routines go out the window to a large degree. With this in mind, it only makes sense that we might gain a few pounds.As we get back into our normal lives, however, I know that the vacation weight can feel like extra mental...
2023-08-1611 minVibrant Menopause Podcast80. Vacation Weight GainClick here to text us! We're in mid-August now, which means most summer vacations are coming to an end, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about something that I know a lot of us can relate to: vacation weight gain. When we're on vacation, we tend to eat and drink more, and our routines go out the window to a large degree. With this in mind, it only makes sense that we might gain a few pounds.As we get back into our normal lives, however, I know that the...
2023-08-1611 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast79. Eat This Instead Remember Debbie Downer, the old SNL character who had a real pessimistic view of things?Well, after my last couple of podcast episodes where I talked about how the preserved meats on charcuterie boards are bad, and how protein shakes aren't good either, I've been feeling like a Debbie Downer.So in today's episode, I decided to turn things around and tell you what you CAN and SHOULD eat instead of telling you what you SHOULD'NT eat. I talk about how to build a charcuterie board that is beautiful, delicious, and contains all good things...
2023-08-0909 minVibrant Menopause Podcast79. Eat This InsteadClick here to text us! Remember Debbie Downer, the old SNL character who had a real pessimistic view of things?Well, after my last couple of podcast episodes where I talked about how the preserved meats on charcuterie boards are bad, and how protein shakes aren't good either, I've been feeling like a Debbie Downer.So in today's episode, I decided to turn things around and tell you what you CAN and SHOULD eat instead of telling you what you SHOULD'NT eat. I talk about how to build a charcuterie board that is...
2023-08-0909 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast78. The Charcuterie BoardClick here to text us! Charcuterie boards have been around for a while, but in recent times they've really become popular across social media. And understandably so, right?You can design them to your liking with your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, meats, cheeses, jams, etc... and they are extremely aesthetically pleasing to look at.In this podcast episode, we'll be talking about the good and the bad sides of charcuterie boards. They can be a lifesaver if you're ever at an event with limited food options and you want to get your protein, f...
2023-08-0211 minVibrant Menopause Podcast78. The Charcuterie Board Charcuterie boards have been around for a while, but in recent times they've really become popular across social media. And understandably so, right?You can design them to your liking with your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, meats, cheeses, jams, etc... and they are extremely aesthetically pleasing to look at.In this podcast episode, we'll be talking about the good and the bad sides of charcuterie boards. They can be a lifesaver if you're ever at an event with limited food options and you want to get your protein, fiber and healthy fats, but they aren't n...
2023-08-0211 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast77. Antioxidant Foods with Dr. Malathi AcharyaClick here to text us! In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Malathi Acharya, an integrative medicine physician and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about all elements of integrative medicine, including, nutrition, supplements, botanicals, mind-body treatments, and treatments from alternate medical systems.We sat down to chat about antioxidants and where to find them. If you're a longtime listener of the podcast you know that I love to have berries everyday for their antioxidant properties, but it turns out that we get antioxidants from so many other foods that we eat everyday. W...
2023-07-2718 minVibrant Menopause Podcast77. Antioxidant Foods with Dr. Malathi Acharya In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Malathi Acharya, an integrative medicine physician and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about all elements of integrative medicine, including, nutrition, supplements, botanicals, mind-body treatments, and treatments from alternate medical systems.We sat down to chat about antioxidants and where to find them. If you're a longtime listener of the podcast you know that I love to have berries everyday for their antioxidant properties, but it turns out that we get antioxidants from so many other foods that we eat everyday. We also discuss why it's important to i...
2023-07-2718 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast76. Night-time EatingClick here to text us! Night-time eating. We've all been there, right?It's just so easy and comforting to plop down on the couch with a snack and nibble on it, but as far as weight loss goes, it's not doing us any favors!So, if we're on a weight loss journey, how do we cut this behavior out?On this episode, we'll go over the 4 main reasons why people eat during the night, as well as how to override whatever the reason, so that you can feel nourished both physically a...
2023-07-1911 minVibrant Menopause Podcast76. Night-time Eating Night-time eating. We've all been there, right?It's just so easy and comforting to plop down on the couch with a snack and nibble on it, but as far as weight loss goes, it's not doing us any favors!So, if we're on a weight loss journey, how do we cut this behavior out?On this episode, we'll go over the 4 main reasons why people eat during the night, as well as how to override whatever the reason, so that you can feel nourished both physically and mentally during the time between eating d...
2023-07-1911 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast75. Breakfast like a QueenClick here to text us! "Breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a princess, and dinner like a pauper."This is widely regarded as a healthy way to eat, and a way to eat that will help you along your weight loss journey. And I'm not going to argue with it! Studies have shown that eating a big breakfast, a medium sized lunch, and a smaller dinner is an effective way to both maintain and lose weight.But you may be asking yourself, "What if I'm not hungry in the morning?" or "How can...
2023-07-1208 minVibrant Menopause Podcast75. Breakfast like a Queen "Breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a princess, and dinner like a pauper."This is widely regarded as a healthy way to eat, and a way to eat that will help you along your weight loss journey. And I'm not going to argue with it! Studies have shown that eating a big breakfast, a medium sized lunch, and a smaller dinner is an effective way to both maintain and lose weight.But you may be asking yourself, "What if I'm not hungry in the morning?" or "How can I have a sizable lunch and not...
2023-07-1208 min
The CEOLAWYER PodcastCEO Lawyer Podcast - Episode 1: Who Is Ali Awad?Episode 1: Who Is Ali Awad? of the CEO Lawyer Podcast is an introduction into the life and times of Ali Awad, the CEO Lawyer. Who is Ali Awad? How did he get his start in business? What is the secret sauce to his success? Tune in to answer all of these questions and more! Co-hosted by award-winning poet and author Youssef Kromah.
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Vibrant Menopause Podcast3. My weight loss journeyClick here to text us! How Heather Awad, MD failed at weight loss, yo-yo dieted, and finally lost weight for the last time, using a program that doctors were teaching to other doctors ONLY. ...Want to know your two next best steps to watch the number on the scale go down? Sign up for a free mini-session with Heather Awad, MD Sign up here: https://calendly.com/heatherawad/discovery-calls.
2021-09-1318 minVibrant Menopause Podcast3. My weight loss journey How Heather Awad, MD failed at weight loss, yo-yo dieted, and finally lost weight for the last time, using a program that doctors were teaching to other doctors ONLY. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss...
2021-09-1318 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad4. THE CUSTOMER LOYALTY JOURNEY - GABY AWADCoach Gaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, a...
2021-02-2514 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad3. THE CUSTOMER LOYALTY JOURNEY - GABY AWADCoach Gaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, a...
2021-02-2514 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad2. THE CUSTOMER LOYALTY JOURNEY - GABY AWADCoach Gaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, a...
2021-02-2514 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad1. THE CUSTOMER LOYALTY JOURNEY - GABY AWADCoach Gaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, a...
2021-02-2514 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad4. YOU POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN SALES - GABY AWADGaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, an on...
2021-01-1814 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad3. YOU POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN SALES - GABY AWADGaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, an on...
2021-01-1814 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad2. YOU POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN SALES - GABY AWADGaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, an on...
2021-01-1814 min
Buying Customers with Gaby Awad1. YOU POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN SALES - GABY AWADGaby Awad
As a Business and Executive Coach, Gaby helps business owners, leaders, and teams grow and achieve their goals through alignment, business re-education, coaching, and mentoring. He has more than 25 years of experience in executive positions and transforming businesses. Currently, he is the Franchise Owner of ActionCOACH in Lebanon and in this position he also coaches Business Owners, CEOs and other top level executives. Gaby hold international accreditations as certified coach from ActionCOACH, Marshall Goldsmith, The John Maxwell Team, and Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Academy. Gaby is also the founder of Good Session Coaching, an on...
2021-01-1814 min
DataCentricBringing Cloud-Native to IoT, with Arm's Mohamed AwadCloud-native techniques provide a natural way for deliver functionality to the edge and IoT, delivering IT agility where it's needed the most. Arm's Project Cassini brings the IoT industry together with open, collaborative, standards-based initiative to deliver a cloud-native software experience across a secure Arm edge ecosystem.
Arm's Vice President of Marketing for IoT, Mohamed Awad, joins hosts Matt Kimball and Steve McDowell to talk about the power of standardized software at the IoT-enabled edge. Special Guest: Mohamed Awad.
2020-10-3037 min
Creative ConfessionalsCreative freedom and energy wastageIn today's episode, writer Amal Awad talks about the importance of not squandering your creative talents and urges. Creative freedom is possible, but it requires an honest approach to your pursuits and moving away from the things you think you "should" do but don't really want to. Creativity is an expression of who we are, no matter your professional and personal circumstances.
2020-09-1013 minCreative ConfessionalsCreative blindspots: Procrastination vs avoidanceHave you ever been at work on a project and you hit a wall? You think it's creative block, but really, you've exhausted the idea and you start to procrastinate. But it's not brew time you need - you're actually avoiding your work because you're just not that into the idea. In this episode, Amal Awad talks about creative blindspots, and how to decipher between normal procrastination and avoidance.
2020-08-1914 minCreative ConfessionalsBeware the killers of creative joy & authenticityPerfectionism is a dirty word, but it's not always a bad thing. Just don't let it divert you from the purity of your creative work and the unique imprint you will give to it. In this episode, Amal Awad talks about the importance of creative joy and balance in your creative process, as well as offering tips for staying true to your creative path - and protecting it. Your creativity is an extension of who you are, and it deserves great care, honesty and authenticity.
2020-08-0109 minCreative ConfessionalsCreative outcasts and maintaining the purity of your pathDo you feel like you love your creativity but it doesn't always love you back? In this episode, Amal Awad talks about feeling like a creative outcast, how it's a strength, and the need to be flexible in your creative path.
2020-07-0712 minCreative ConfessionalsAlyssa Kitt: Burlesque, bravery and being your true creative selfAlyssa Kitt is a woman of many talents. In her own words, she states it plainly and clearly: "Fierce. Formidable. The Feminist Fatale." And truer words could not be said. A performer of burlesque, a feminist, a writer, a journalist and purveyor of the naked arts. In this episode of Creative Confessionals, she speaks to Amal Awad about the whys and hows of her creative pursuit, the necessity for her work to have meaning, her openness about living with bipolar, and the transformative power of burlesque.
2020-06-2428 minCreative ConfessionalsThe art of paying attentionCreativity draws on moments of inspiration, but this begins with the simple act of paying attention. Creative works are observation, and how you see something from your unique perspective. In this episode, writer Amal Awad talks about how the small can grow larger if you are consciously - and unconsciously - taking notes about the world around you.
2020-05-0107 minCreative ConfessionalsYumi Stynes: Pandemic, 'primetime' and bite-sized creativityBeing open-hearted is the artist's job in a lot of ways. So says broadcaster and author Yumi Stynes, who also knows the high cost of this approach. In this episode of Creative Confessionals she speaks candidly to Amal Awad about the highs and lows of the creative path, offering nuggets of wisdom on working on creative tasks (sometimes you need to break it down); on failure and helplessness in the face of it; the importance of exercise and getting support; and curating who gets to influence you and how you work.
2020-04-2131 minCreative ConfessionalsCale Bain: Perspective, creative expression and community in improvImprov theatre can be a mixed bag for some, but for the devotees of the form, it can be more than getting a laugh and creative expression, it can be community and a significant thread to everyday wellbeing. Having studied improv, Amal Awad believes it's a potent form of relief for the isolated creative. In this episode, she speaks to one of the co-founders of Improv Theatre Sydney (ITS), Cale Bain, who is an academic when he's not performing and teaching improv. Cale talks about the transformative power of improv performance and community, as well as the ways in...
2020-04-1120 minCreative ConfessionalsWhen blocks and procrastination are your friendWriter's block - or any kind of creative dead end - can be daunting, and often leads to frustration and procrastination. In this podcast, Amal Awad shares some insights on how both blocks and procrastination can be useful creative processes.
2020-04-0212 minCreative ConfessionalsSuzie Miller: Creative brew time and cultivating craftIn this episode of Creative Confessionals, Amal Awad speaks to award-winning playwright, screenwriter and librettist Suzie Miller, who discusses how she brews ideas, her writing process, and the importance of cultivating your craft. Suzie also talks about how to maintain your passion as a creative in difficult times.
2020-03-3033 minDataCentricLive with Arm's Mohamed Awad, VP Infrastructure LOBArm's Mohamed Awad, as VP in Arm's Infrastructure group, is front-and-center in their architecture's invasion into enterprise compute. Let's look at where ARM stands in the enterprise today:
Nearly every tier-1 OEM has an Arm server offering
Every major public cloud vendor offers Arm instances
NVIDIA, Marvell, Fujitsu, & Ampere jointed announced an Arm-based Super Computer reference platform at SC19 this week
As we look forward towards a 5G-enabled edge, Arm is finding itself ideally situated to play aggressively in thatspace.
It's not about mobile processing anymore.
Mohamed joins hosts Matt Kimball and Steve...
2019-11-1938 min