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luucid PodcastUnlocking Better Sleep: The Sleep Health Coach"Light is the most powerful lever you can leverage with in order to get the highest quality sleep possible. It communicates time from the outside to the inside of your body."Welcome back to the luucid podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Sam Al Qattan, a renowned health and sleep consultant who shares his holistic approach to health and sleep. Sam discusses the importance of sleep hygiene, the role of light in regulating circadian rhythms, and practical steps for improving overall health. He also delves into his personal journey of overcoming an autoimmune disease through...2024-07-1940 minluucid PodcastNurturing Minds: The Child Therapy Specialist"We want to differentiate between real action and reaction. Real action is intention and awareness. Reaction is impulsive, protectiveness, and ego." - Zaina Al ZabinWelcome back to the luucid podcast! Today, we're joined by Zaina Al Zabin, a leading child psychotherapist behind Massar Consult and Thrive by Massar. Zaina blends her expertise with a passion for improving children’s mental health and behavior. Dive into our discussion as we explore her innovative strategies at Massar Consult and join us for an inspiring session that's essential for anyone interested in the well-being of the next generation. 2024-04-2347 minluucid PodcastBeyond Symptoms: The Functional Nutritionist"Medicine deals with the person once they're sick. Nutrition prevents them from getting sick." - Dr. Lemia ShabanIn this episode, we're diving deep with Dr. Lemia Shaban, a functional medicine practitioner teaching Nutrition at Kuwait University, who's unlocking the secrets of our body's silent language. Ever wonder what your body tries to tell you before its whispers turn into screams of discomfort? Dr. Shaban, armed with a wealth of knowledge in nutrition and biochemistry, invites us on a journey at her NUVU Center, where preventing disease means having a meaningful conversation with your health. Prepare to...2024-03-2248 minluucid PodcastHealth Beyond The Hospital: The Wellness Doctor"Females have a very different body than males, and our exercise performance is affected by our hormones, and we can lift weights at certain times of the month better than other times, we can do cardio at certain times of the month more than other times, we can hit PRs in lifting at certain times more than other times." - Dr. Hana JaafarHello and welcome back to the luucid podcast.In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful link between mental and physical health with Dr. Hana Jafar, a psychiatry resident and fitness advo...2024-02-1649 minluucid PodcastWhat The Function: The Movement Rehab Specialist"One of the issues of modern society is hyperventilation, where we breathe in more oxygen than we need and that creates more of an anxious and reactive response." - Ameer Al DagherHello and welcome back to Broadband. We have a phenomenal episode for you today with Ameer Al Dagher. You might know Ameer as your favorite movement rehabilitation specialist on Instagram, but he's so much more than that, and you'll be finding out on today's episode the insights that he shared which are incomparable. References mentioned in this episode:2023-02-0338 minluucid PodcastAll Things Media: The Journalist"I'm a huge advocate of social media [journalism], but at the same time, I'm also a skeptic because there is a lot that you have to filter through to get to the actual hard fact truths."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Yasmena AlMulla, an NYU trained political scientist and freelance journalist, whose words frequently appear on Gulf News, Politics Today, Kuwait Times, Middle East Eye and Raseef 22. Yasmena mainly covers political, social, and human rights issues. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight...2022-10-0726 minluucid PodcastAll Things Media: The Radio Personality"The best form of creativity is to take someone else's work and do it a bit differently. No one is a hundred percent original."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Talal Malik, a household name in the Kuwaiti radio scene, a voiceover actor, and a YouTube content creator.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue- About Talal and his unique human journey - Explore the unique world that is Radio and how...2022-08-0529 minluucid PodcastAll Things Media: The Creative Firm Director"There is a bigger opportunity to reach more people based on a mindset, a belief system, or a purpose versus a demographic."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dana AlHanbali an entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Kuwait-based creative communications firm, Beattie and Dane.I'm going to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue- About Dana and her unique human journey- Explore the intricacies of the dynamic and quick to evolve world of creative m...2022-07-2233 minluucid PodcastFarm To Table: The Restaurant Consultant"We come from a culture where failure is the enemy. We rather give it a half a try than try and fail."Our guide for today is Noor Al Obaid an entrepreneur, a food and beverage consultant. She's the founder of Bake and Educate, a nonprofit organization that has covered the tuition fees for more than 480 underprivileged students in Kuwait since its inception.Noor has been celebrated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for her stellar campaigns. She's been well received by the public, which is evident by her loyal and enthusiastic fans...2022-05-1331 minluucid PodcastFarm To Table: The Chef"There's a fine line between wanting to become a chef for social media or wanting to become a chef for yourself."Our guide for today is Chef Faisal Al Nashmi the creative mind behind Street AlMakan, Table Otto, Pam and Cow, Street Cafe, and San Restorante. Faisal has been instrumental in the evolution of Kuwait's dining scene.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue.- About Faisal and his unique human journey. - Explore the nuances behind creating a m...2022-04-2232 minluucid PodcastFarm To Table: The Farmer"Vegetables get jetlagged the same way we get jetlagged when we travel. Let's cut the whole process and start growing locally"Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dana Al Salem. She's the managing partner of Acquire, a privately owned food, and beverage company that operates some of your favorite Kuwaiti franchises and homegrown concepts from Munch to Upper Crust Pizzeria, Re cleanse, Rare Cuts, Magnolia bakery, and many more.Dana is also the friendly face behind Sadeer farms. Originally a 350,000 square meter goat farm that now plants and supplies Kuwait...2022-04-0828 minluucid PodcastFeminism: The Entrepreneur"I think you can't be what you can't see. So I need to look up to and hear the stories of women who are killing it in STEM, that look like me, that speak like me, for me to think that it's possible for me."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Wafa Al Obaidat, the creative director and CEO of the PR design agency, Obai and Hill, the founder of the Women Power Network and the host of the Women Power Podcast.We want to set the stage for this...2022-01-1430 minluucid PodcastFeminism: The Journalist "There are various forms of harassment but they have all morphed into this one understanding of harassment. And so sexual harassment is kind of normalized because we do not differentiate between all the different types of harassments." Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Yasmena AlMulla, an NYU trained political scientist and freelance journalist, whose words frequently appear on Gulf news, Politics Today, Kuwait times, Middle East Eye, and Raseef 22.Yasmena mainly covers political, social, and human rights issues. As of late, she's been providing her readers with on-the-ground coverage of th...2022-01-0727 minluucid PodcastFeminism: The Professor"You have these patriarchal Arab or Muslim men telling you to cover. You then have these Western Men telling you to uncover. Did they ever ask us what we want?"Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dr. Haneen Al Ghabra. A professor at Kuwait University's Department of Mass Communication, specializing in Rhetoric and Cultural Studies.Dr. Haneen is also the author of "Muslim Women and White Femininity." She's a devoted daughter and a steadfast intersectional feminist. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on...2021-12-3130 minluucid PodcastInnovation: The Social Entrepreneur"Social businesses can definitely compete with normal businesses. We have seen that with Tom's shoes where they have been able to compete on a global scale as a social business."Our guide for today on the journey of communal actualization is Maryam Al Eisa an entrepreneur and the founder of the innovative nonprofit company re food.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:1. About Maryam and her unique human journey2. The differences between for-profit and nonprofit companies2021-06-2524 minluucid PodcastInnovation: The Institute"To achieve great things, you need to be brave and pay attention to details, very small details. This is something that I learned the hard way from NASA." Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dr. Bassam Alfeeli. The Innovation and Enterprise Director at the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Science (KFAS). Dr. Alfeeli is also the founder of orbital space, the Middle East's first private company to provide access to space through CubeSat technology.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main p...2021-06-1825 minluucid PodcastInnovation: The Consultant"Innovative ideas are found, they are not thought up. You're not sitting in a glass room, trying to think up an innovative idea. The innovative idea comes as you're talking to someone noticing patterns or looking at how people behave or how people use something."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Abdulmohsen Alduwaisan an entrepreneur and innovation strategist who engages with startups and corporate teams to find and validate innovative concepts.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points...2021-06-1126 minluucid PodcastSeries 3: InnovationIn the third series of the season, we engage in deep dialogue with individuals in the world of innovation. I'll be introducing you to the innovation strategist Abdulmohsen Alduwaisan, the space pioneer Dr. Bassam Alfeeli, and Social entrepreneur Maryam Aleisa.Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcastEmail aziz@seedsmedia.orgOther Links2021-06-0400 minluucid PodcastArt: The Writer"Humanity as a whole is successful because of the community and our desire to contribute, like build a story that we can share with others or make art that a bunch of people can appreciate."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Blake Vanier, a published author, and inventor based in Boulder, Colorado.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue: - Blake and his unique human journey. - The intricacies of...2021-05-2823 minluucid PodcastArt: The Visual Artist"When it comes down to the future or contemporary art in Kuwait, I think it's bubbling. I think it's morphing. I think it's currently being challenged by a lot of artists, and it gives me great pleasure to see that because it trains the human eye to look at beauty in a different way."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Samaa Al Refai research-based visual artist and historian striving to shorten the distance between the public and art.I want to set the stage for this interview by...2021-05-2124 minluucid PodcastArt: The Musician"One of my biggest struggles is the relationship between myself as an artist and money. It's just the way we're brought up and is so common in the media, is that your financial worth is directly correlated to your value as a person."Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Alicia Joe Straka a professional accordionist, opera trained vocalist, pianist, and composer. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue, - About Alicia and her...2021-05-1423 minluucid PodcastSeries 2: ArtHello, and welcome to broadband. In the second series of the season, we engage in deep dialogues with individuals in the art world. I'll be introducing you to the professional accordionist Alicia Joe Straka, the visual artist and historian Samaa AlRefai, and the published author Blake Vanier Listen to the second three-episode series of season one, titled The Artist's Dilemma.Make sure you subscribe to our podcast, share the podcast with your friends, and most importantly, engage with us on Instagram and through email.Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast2021-05-0701 minluucid PodcastFitness: The Movement TherapistOur guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Saad Choeiter, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and a movement therapist, that prefers to use his hands rather than a scalpel as his healing tool of choice.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue. 1. About Saad and his unique human journey. 2. Introduce you to a form of treatment, to actively heal physical elements that is at times overshadowed by our current medical, industrial complex.3. Provide you the listener...2021-05-0124 minluucid PodcastFitness: The AthleteOur guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Ahmed Albader a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, who was a member of the early movement to introduce the sports to Kuwait nearly a decade ago.I want to set the stage for this interview. By shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:1. Ahmed and his unique human journey. 2. Introduce you to the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a sport that is not as globally mainstream as it should...2021-04-2425 minluucid PodcastFitness: The DoctorOur guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Hana Jafar, a medical doctor, specializing in psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and also moonlights as a successful fitness coach with a thriving online business and multiple certifications.I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue, 1. Hana and her unique human journey. 2. Explore the unique dynamic between Hana's medical profession and her 2021-04-1723 min