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Away Yet CloseEpisode 7 - Honoring Cultural Food Traditions While Exploring New FlavorsIn this episode of the Away Yet Close podcast, Mandy and Lamia dive into the topic of cultural food traditions and how to embrace and integrate new tastes while living abroad.Episode Highlights:The significance of food in their home cultures: Lamia from Tunisia and Mandy from Mexico.The personal adjustments they faced when moving to new countries and encountering different food traditions.How to approach new foods with curiosity rather than judgment.Blending old and new flavors to create unique and personal meals that represent their expat journeys.The importance of sharing food...2024-09-1816 minAway Yet CloseEpisode 6 - Navigating Intuitive Eating on HolidayIn this episode of the Away Yet Close podcast, hosts Lamia and Mandy dive into the joys and challenges of practicing intuitive eating while traveling. Fresh off a trip to Istanbul, Lamia shares her personal experiences navigating the vibrant and tempting food scene without losing touch with her body’s cues. From savoring Turkish delights and baklava to finding balance with lighter meals, this episode is packed with practical tips and strategies for maintaining your intuitive eating habits on holiday. Whether you're planning your next getaway or reflecting on your recent travels, this episode will help you embrace local cu...2024-08-2821 minAway Yet CloseEpisode 5 - Navigating Emotional Eating During TransitionsIn this episode, we dive into the challenges of emotional eating, especially as it relates to expats navigating big life changes like moving to a new country. Emotional eating is something we all experience at some point, and it can be particularly intense during times of stress and uncertainty.What to Expect:Personal Stories: Mandy and Lamia share their own experiences with emotional eating while adjusting to life in new countries.Why It Happens: We explore the reasons behind why we turn to food for comfort during challenging situations....2024-08-1417 minAway Yet CloseEpisode 4 - Mindful Eating For ExpatsIn this episode, Mandy and Lamia explore the concept of mindful eating, especially in the context of living abroad as an expat. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with adapting to new food environments and provide practical tips for incorporating mindful eating into daily life.Episode Highlights:Introduction to Mindful Eating:Definition: Paying full attention to the experience of eating and drinking, being present in the moment.Practice: Slowing down, recognizing hunger and fullness cues, appreciating flavors, textures, and aromas.Challenges for Expats:New...2024-07-3113 minAway Yet CloseEpisode 3 - Navigating Summer Body Image Pressures as ExpatsIn this episode of Away Yet Close, Mandy and Lamia dive into the timely topic of the "summer body" and its associated myths, especially as the warm season approaches. Building on the previous episode's discussion about the pressure of achieving a summer body, they debunk common myths and misconceptions around body image. They also explore how these myths uniquely affect expats who face different cultural pressures and circumstances while living away from their home countries.Episode Highlights:Introduction:Recap of the last episode on summer body pressures.Overview of today's topic: debunking...2024-07-1716 minAway Yet CloseEpisode 2 - Summer Body Pressure and Media InfluenceIn this episode, hosts Lamia and Mandy dive into a timely topic as summer heats up: the pressure to attain the elusive "summer body." This societal ideal is heavily promoted by media, advertising, and social norms, often leading to harmful consequences for our mental and physical health. Join us as we explore the origins of the summer body ideal, its impact on self-esteem, and practical tips for navigating these pressures.Episode Highlights:Introduction to the Summer Body PressureLamia and Mandy discuss the seasonal pressure to achieve a "summer body."The influence of rising...2024-07-0326 minAway Yet CloseEpisode 1 - Our Journey into Intuitive EatingIn this episode, we explore our personal journeys into intuitive eating, particularly as expats. We discuss the differences between diet culture and intuitive eating, highlighting the latter's focus on internal cues and overall well-being. Sharing our own stories, we touch on the challenges of adapting to new cultural and dietary environments and the impact of stress eating. We offer practical tips for incorporating intuitive eating into daily life, such as exploring local cuisines, adapting to new environments, practicing self-compassion, and seeking support. Join us as we embark on this ongoing journey towards a healthier relationship with food and...2024-06-1936 minAway Yet CloseIntro EpisodeIn the launching episode of the 'Away Yet Close' podcast, hosts Lamia and Mandy introduce themselves and their backgrounds, setting the stage for the podcast's focus on navigating food and body image challenges as expats. Lamia, originally from Tunisia, and Mandy, from Mexico, share their personal journeys of moving to the Netherlands, their professional backgrounds in health and psychology, and their passion for intuitive eating and coaching. They discuss how they met, their shared vision for the podcast, and their goal of creating a supportive community for expats facing similar challenges.Show Notes:Meet...2024-06-0511 min
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Question of the Week: What fact from The Book of Everything has stayed with you?
In our magic mirror we see: Austin, Allan, James, Janel, Lamia, Felicia, Hugo, Bendermen, Mich...2023-04-0653 min