Shows
Radical Responsibility PodcastDr. Rola Hallam | The Healing Power of Divine RemembranceWhat if healing wasn’t something we chased, but something we remembered?In this beautiful and deeply moving conversation with Dr. Rola Halam, we explore the ancient Sufi practice of Zikr, the remembrance of God through the chanting of the Divine’s 99 names. This sacred practice isn’t just about repetition or ritual. It’s a living, breathing pathway into the heart, a vibration that awakens every cell of the body to divine remembrance and unity.Dr. Halam shares how each name of God carries its own resonance, mercy, power, compassion, majesty, and how chanting these names op...
2026-01-0535 min
Raise the LineAddressing the Root of Burnout and Trauma in Healthcare Providers: Dr. Rola Hallam, Founder of CanDo and Trauma and Burnout Life Coach"Burnout and trauma are not mental illnesses. They live in your physiology. They live in your biology. They live very specifically in your nervous system,” Dr. Rola Hallam says with a conviction rooted in her own successful journey to overcome the effects of chronic stress she accumulated during many years on the frontlines of humanitarian crises in Syria and other conflict zones. Out of concern for the multitudes of health professionals who, like herself, spend years carrying the weight of their traumatic experiences without seeking help, or who pursue ineffective remedies for relieving it, Dr. Rola -- as she’s kn...
2025-08-1437 min
Trumanitarian109. Decolini…what?In this special crossover episode, Lars Peter Nissen (Trumanitarian) and Carla Vitantonio (Living Decoloniality) sit down in Doha to explore the deep fault lines in humanitarian work — and why they’ve both turned to podcasting as a space for honest conversation.Carla unpacks the concept of decoloniality — the lingering structures, mindsets, and behaviors that survive long after formal colonialism ends. Together, they explore how power, bureaucracy, and hero narratives shape the humanitarian sector — and why we’re so often stuck tweaking language while avoiding the hard work of dismantling systems.They discuss the limits of reform, th...
2025-05-0950 min
Rahma with RoseWalking Through the Dark Nights of the Soul with Grace: A Conversation with Dr. Rola HallamSend us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rola Hallam, a doctor, activist, and humanitarian whose life was reshaped by the Syrian war. As a frontline doctor working on medical missions in Syria, Rola confronted unimaginable devastation, and her own experience of trauma eventually pushed her toward a profound spiritual awakening. Rola opens up about finding peace through Buddhism, rediscovering Islam through Sufism, and how reciting the beautiful names of the Divine became her guide to healing. In this intimate conversation, Rola’s journey from burnout to renewal sho...
2025-04-0455 minRadical Responsibility PodcastDr. Rola Hallam | Healing Trauma, Transforming Lives: A ConversationWhat if healing trauma could be the key to breaking cycles of violence? This week we have a powerful conversation with Dr. Rola Hallam – a frontline humanitarian, trauma-informed life coach, and global changemaker. We explore the deep, lasting effects of trauma and the path to recovery. Drawing from her firsthand experiences in war-torn Syria, Dr. Hallam shares how trauma shapes individuals and communities, and why intentional healing is the foundation for resilience.Together, we dive into the concept of post-traumatic growth, uncovering the power of spirituality, purpose, and collective healing. Dr. Hallam challenges the conventional approach to trauma by...
2025-02-2444 min
Trumanitarian99. WiserDr. Rola Hallam - a doctor, humanitarian, and Syrian advocate - joins host Lars Peter Nissen for a personal conversation on the resilience of humanity amidst chaos. Against the backdrop of Syria’s profound suffering and the fall of the Assad regime, Dr. Rola shares her journey of healing, hope, and service.She dismantles the idea of the untouchable hero humanitarian, laying bare the fragility and vulnerability of frontline workers. She recounts her burnout and her path to rebuilding through healing, spirituality, and psychedelics - moving from clever to wise.Dr. Rola envisions a healing-centred ap...
2024-12-1346 min
AMA STEPS Forward® podcastREPLAY: Reframing Compassion Fatigue: Compassion as a Tool for Combating BurnoutIn case you missed it, listen to one of the most popular episodes on the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired March 1, 2023): Dr. Rola Hallam, British-Syrian consultant anesthetist, humanitarian, and founder of CanDo, a social enterprise that enables local, frontline health care workers to provide health care to their own war-affected communities, shares the story of her “valley of darkness” and how compassion can be a tool to combat burnout.Collective Trauma Toolkit: http://bit.ly/3KGjF64
🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on wh...
2023-12-2730 min
Inside Mental HealthMedical Worker Burnout, Trauma, and Compassion FatigueWe all know that the COVID pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers. But how was their mental health before the pandemic? Today’s guest, Dr. Rola Hallam, has opened 7 hospitals in Syria as part of her humanitarian work. Dr. Hallam shares with us that compassion fatigue isn’t really about compassion or fatigue, it’s more likely trauma from having large amounts of empathy.To learn more -- or read the transcript -- visit the show's official episode page.Guest BioDr. Rola Hallam...
2023-05-1131 min
The Most Important MedicineFacing Your Own Darkness with Dr. Rola Hallam - humanitarian and coachRola and I were in tears several times as we shared and I listened to her incredible story and advocacy. Listen to her sage advice about physician identity and burnout. You'll be inspired by her wisdom and journey of burnout to advocacy to humanitarian work.Rola was born a doctor. She just didn't know that her home country of Syria would shatter into a million pieces, killing over 30 members of her family and that she would wield her voice, stethoscope and humanity as weapons greater than bullets and bombs. Dr Rola is an award-winning physician, humanitarian, campaigner...
2023-04-1242 min
AMA STEPS Forward® podcastReframing Compassion Fatigue: Compassion as a Tool for Combating BurnoutDr. Rola Hallam, British-Syrian consultant anesthetist, humanitarian, and founder of CanDo, a social enterprise that enables local, frontline health care workers to provide health care to their own war-affected communities, shares the story of her “valley of darkness” and how compassion can be a tool to combat burnout.Collective Trauma Toolkit: http://bit.ly/3KGjF64
🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew🥼 Go to https://ama-assn...
2023-03-0130 min
LegendsHealing Trauma with Syrian TED Fellow and Humanitarian Dr. Rola HallamDr Rola Hallam is an award-winning doctor, humanitarian, campaigner, speaker, social entrepreneur and trauma informed life coach. She shares how to hold space for trauma victims and her intimate journey from being burnt out to radiating joy.
Dr. Rola has been honored with several awards and is also the first Syrian TED Fellow and founder of CanDo - a humanitarian organization supporting frontline health and aid workers to save children’s lives in their war-devastated communities. She has helped build 7 hospitals in Syria, including the first ever crowdfunded hospital, all together reaching over 4 million people.
An...
2023-02-0952 min
The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental HealthWhen Doctors Get Traumatized Practicing Medicine (Part 2) – Dr. Rola HallamTrauma doesn't discriminate. Anyone can be impacted by trauma at any time, including us providers. So what happens when the healer needs healing? That's what we'll discuss in today's episode. Join us for part two of this series as we continue our conversation with Dr. Rola Hallam. Not only will we discuss the revolutionary treatment options that now exist for helping others overcome trauma, but we'll also talk about how we, as providers, can work to heal our trauma. Show notes: The Fracturing of the Spirit - 3:57 Spiritual Healing Tools - 6:09 A Powerless Savior...
2023-02-0123 min
The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental HealthWhen Doctors Get Traumatized Practicing Medicine (Part 1) - Dr. Rola HallamIn this episode, Dr. Rola Hallam, an award-winning doctor known for her deep passion for global health and humanitarian work during the war in Syria, shares her experience of overcoming trauma as a provider. She'll talk about her journey to becoming a doctor, her mission-driven work in Syria and other war zones, and her work as a trauma-informed life coach. Shownotes: Born to become a Doctor - 4:28 The Calling to Save Lives - 6:32 The Horror of War - 7:41 The Cost of Helping - 8:36 Inadequate Equipment and Helplessness - 10:03 Discovering Trauma - 11:00 Trauma Seeps Into Every Cell...
2023-01-2623 min
Life. On PurposeDr. Rola Hallam on How Changing the World Starts by Changing Ourselves, Debunking the Myth of Compassion Fatigue, and Helping People Who are Suffering from Burnout and TraumaSend us a textRola was born a doctor. She just didn't know that her home-country of Syria would shatter into a million pieces, killing over 30 members of her family and that she would wield her voice, stethoscope and humanity as weapons greater than bullets and bombs. Dr Rola is a multi award-winning physician, humanitarian, campaigner, speaker, social entrepreneur and coach. She's the first Syrian TED Fellow and the founder of CanDo - a humanitarian organization supporting frontline health and aid workers to save children’s lives in their war-devastated communities. Sh...
2023-01-2546 min
The OCD & Anxiety PodcastEpisode 246 - Trauma, Anxiety & Resilience - A Chat With The Amazing Dr Rola Hallam
Book your free session directly through my Calendly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com
Today I interview the amazing Dr Rola Hallam. Rola has a fascinating and inspiring story that I think will be very helpful for people struggling with OCD and anxiety.
Rola was born a doctor. She just didnt know that her home-country of Syria would shatter into a million pieces, killing over 30 members of her family and that she would wield her voice, stethascope and humanity as weapons greater than bullets and bombs.
Dr Rola is a multi award-winning physician, humanitarian, campaigner, speaker, social entrepreneur and coach. She's the first Sy...
2022-12-2452 min
Burnout: What I Have Learned So Far with Meg LeddyHumanitarian Dr. Rola Hallam discusses BurnoutDo not miss a minute of this episode! Dr. Rola Hallam taught me so much during our conversation for the podcast. We discuss how trauma affects our health as medical workers, how the the savior and the saved persona plays out in medicine, and how compassion fatigue is a myth. Go to her website drrolahallam.com here.Watch her TED talk with over one million views here.
2022-12-0455 min
The Lancet VoiceSyria and enabling local humanitarian efforts in warzonesRola Hallam joins Gavin to talk about her path from being a Syrian refugee in the UK to running CanDo, a humanitarian organisation enabling local relief efforts, and the lessons for aid in warzones and protecting healthcare from attack.You can continue the conversation with Jessamy and Gavin on Twitter by following them at @JessamyBagenal and @GavinCleaver.Send us your feedback!Read all of our content at https://www.thelancet.com/?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_generic_lancetCheck out all the podcasts from The Lancet Group:https://www.thelancet.com...
2022-05-3027 min
The Guilty Feminist300. Can Do Action and Say it Loud Club - part twoThe Guilty Feminist episode 300 – part two with Deborah Frances-White, Tom Allen, Jen Brister, Rola Hallam, Sophie Duker, Rob Rinder, Suzie Ruffell, Robert Diament, Thelma Ndaula, Mae Martin, Kemah Bob, with music from Grace Petrie and Folkie BenRecorded 31 March at the Union Chapel in London. Released 4 April 2022The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon.More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about Can Do Action
https://twitter.com/candoaction
https://candoaction.org
https://twitter.co...
2022-04-041h 03
The Guilty Feminist300. Can Do Action and Say it Loud Club - part oneThe Guilty Feminist episode 300 – part one with Deborah Frances-White, Tom Allen, Jen Brister, Rola Hallam, Sophie Duker, Rob Rinder, Suzie Ruffell, Robert Diament, Thelma Ndaula, Mae Martin, Kemah Bob, with music from Grace Petrie and Folkie BenRecorded 31 March at the Union Chapel in London. Released 4 April 2022The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon.More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about Can Do Action
https://twitter.com/candoaction
https://candoaction.org
https://twitter.co...
2022-04-041h 17
Gang Of Witches - Ibiza Podcast#16 SELF-CARE IN TIMES OF WARGANG OF WITCHES - Ibiza Podcast - Episode #16 SELF-CARE IN TIMES OF WAR
Guest: Dr. Rola Hallam.
Summary of the episode:
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, many of us are struggling to cope in the face of what is internationally considered to be a war of aggression. It has not only triggered Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II, with over 3.8 million Ukrainians leaving the country and millions more being internally displaced, but many of us spectating from safety feel helpless and...
2022-04-011h 08
Gang Of Witches - Ibiza Podcast#16 AUTOCUIDADO EN TIEMPOS DE GUERRAGANG OF WITCHES - Ibiza Podcast - Episodio #16 AUTOCUIDADO EN TIEMPOS DE GUERRA
Invitada : Dr. Rola Hallam.
Resumen del episodio :
Desde que Rusia invadió Ucrania en Febrero, muchos de nosotros estamos luchando para hacer frente a lo que se considera internacionalmente como una guerra de agresión. No sólo ha desencadenado la mayor crisis de refugiados de Europa desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial, con más de 3,8 millones de ucranianos abandonan el país y millones más desplazados internamente, sino que muchos de noso...
2022-04-011h 06
The Guilty Feminist258. A Can Do Attitude with Jen Brister and guest Dr Rola HallamThe Guilty FeministPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Jen Brister Episode 258: A Can-Do Attitude with special guest Dr Rola Hallam Recorded 8 June 2021 via Zoom. Released 14 June 2021. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White http://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Jen Brister https://twitter.com/jenbrister http://www.jenbrister.co.uk More about Dr Rola Hallam https://candoaction.org http://savesyriasschools.org https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000tkj8
2021-06-141h 08
The Art of Asking EverythingDr. Rola Hallam: The Fuckery of PhilanthropyDr. Rola Hallam is a punk rock doctor. She is the founder of CanDo; a crowdfunding platform that puts resources in the hands of the frontline healthcare workers in war-affected communities. In 2011, when war first broke out in her home country Syria, Hallam became involved in the humanitarian response. Working with various Syrian-led NGOs, she played an integral part in building 7 hospitals in Syria including the first ever crowdfunded hospital. To address the issues she had found within the aid system, she established CanDo, a not-for-profit social enterprise and crowdfunding platform for local humanitarian organizations. Sh...
2021-03-151h 41
Vital Voices PodcastPower to Empower: A Special Episode on Leadership Re-imagined ft. Dr. Rola Hallam & Kah WallaLast month, we gathered our network of supporters– virtually – to celebrate and recognize the launch of our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women Using their Power to Empower. At that event, we brought together two women leaders, Global Leadership Awards Honoree, humanitarian and CanDo founder Dr. Rola Hallam and VV Board of Directors member, Cameroonian politician and entrepreneur Kah Walla, depicted in the book for a moving discussion about women’s leadership, their journeys, and much more. Tune in to hear how Rola and Kah think violence like they’ve seen in their home countries of Syria and Cameroon impacts women, and what...
2021-01-0639 min
The ConversationWomen working in war zonesWhat's it like to provide aid in a war torn country? Two women who work in conflict zones talk to Kim Chakanetsa about what they feel are the most effective ways to make an impact.Irish nurse Avril Patterson has spent the past decade working in emergency situations, from Liberia to Afghanistan to Syria, where she spent four years. In 2018 she moved to Yemen to head the International Committee of the Red Cross’s health programme there. She says as a woman there are instances where she has access where men do not.Rola Hallam is...
2019-10-1427 min
TED Talks Science and MedicineThe doctors, nurses and aid workers rebuilding Syria | Rola HallamLocal humanitarians are beacons of light in the darkness of war, says humanitarian aid entrepreneur and TED Fellow Rola Hallam. She's working to help responders on the ground in devastated communities like Syria, where the destruction of health care is being used as a weapon of war. One of her campaigns achieved a global first: a crowdfunded hospital. Since it opened in 2017, the aptly named Hope Hospital has treated thousands of children. "Local humanitarians have the courage to persist, to dust themselves off from the wreckage and to start again, risking their lives to save others," Hallam says. "We can...
2018-05-1507 minTEDTalks Wissenschaft und MedizinDie Ärzte, Krankenschwestern und Helfer des Wiederaufbaus Syriens | Rola HallamHelfer vor Ort sind die Leitsterne in der Dunkelheit des Krieges, sagt die Unternehmerin für humanitäre Hilfe und TED-Sprecherin Rola Hallam. Ihre Arbeit unterstützt Helfer vor Ort in zerstörten Gesellschaften wie Syrien, wo die Zerstörung des Gesundheitswesens als Kriegswaffe verwendet wird. Einer ihrer Kampagnen gelang eine Weltneuheit: ein Krankenhaus dank Crowdfunding. Seit seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 2017 hat das mit dem passenden Namen "Hope Hospital" ("Krankenhaus der Hoffnung") getaufte Krankenhaus tausende von Kindern behandelt. "Örtliche Helfer haben den Mut nicht aufzuhören, sich von den Trümmern zu befreien und von neuem anzufangen, ihr Leben zu riskie...
2018-05-1507 minTEDTalks 과학과 의료시리아를 재건하는 의사, 간호사 및 구호활동가들 | 롤라 할람 (Rola Hallam)구호활동가이자 원조사업가인 TED 펠로우 롤라 할람은 "현지 구호활동가들은 전쟁이라는 어둠 속에서 빛을 비추는 등불"이라고 말합니다. 그녀는 의료시설 파괴가 전쟁의 무기로 악용되는 시리아와 같은 황폐한 지역사회에서 일하는 이들을 돕고 있습니다. 그녀의 활동 중 하나는 세계 최초로 크라우드펀딩을 이용한 병원을 만드는 일이었습니다. 희망병원이란 딱 맞는 이름을 가진 이 병원은 2017년 개원 이래 수천 명의 아이들을 치료해 왔습니다. 할람은 "현지 구호활동가들은 남을 돕기 위해 폐허에서 먼지를 털고 일어나 목숨을 걸고 다시 시작할 수 있는 용기가 있습니다. 우리도 이들을 외면하지 않음으로서 이 용기에 부응할 수 있습니다."라고 말합니다.
2018-05-1507 minTEDTalks Ciência e MedicinaOs médicos, enfermeiros e trabalhadores de ajuda humanitária reconstruindo a Síria | Rola HallamOs humanitários locais são faróis de luz na escuridão da guerra, diz a empreendedora de ajuda humanitária e bolsista TED Rola Hallam. Ela trabalha para ajudar em comunidades devastadas como a Síria, onde a destruição da assistência médica está sendo usada como arma de guerra. Uma de suas campanhas teve uma primeira conquista mundial: um hospital de financiamento coletivo. Desde que foi inaugurado em 2017, o apropriadamente chamado Hope Hospital atendeu milhares de crianças. "Os humanitários locais têm a coragem para persistir, sair dos destroços e recomeçar, arriscando a vid...
2018-05-1507 minTEDTalks Ciencia y MedicinaLos médicos, enfermeros y trabajadores humanitarios en la reconstrucción de Siria | Rola HallamLos trabajadores humanitarios locales son faros que iluminan en la oscuridad de la guerra, dice Rola Hallam, trabajadora humanitaria, emprendedora y miembro destacada de la comunidad TED. Hallam trabaja para ayudar a los socorristas que hacen su labor en comunidades devastadas como las de Siria, donde la destrucción de la asistencia sanitaria es utilizada como arma de guerra. Una de sus campañas logró concretar el primer proyecto a nivel mundial: un hospital financiado con fondos colectivos. Desde su inauguración en 2017, el hospital --oportunamente llamado "Hospital de la Esperanza-- ha atendido a miles de niños. "Los trabajadores human...
2018-05-1507 minTEDTalks Science et médecineLes médecins, infirmières et travailleurs humanitaires qui rebâtissent la Syrie | Rola Hallam« Les humanitaires locaux sont des phares de lumière dans les ténèbres de la guerre » explique l'entrepreneur d'aide humanitaire et membre de TED Rola Hallam. Elle travaille pour aider les intervenants sur le terrain dans des communautés dévastées comme en Syrie, où la destruction du système de santé sert d'arme de guerre. L'une de ses campagnes a atteint une première mondiale: un hôpital né d'un financement participatif. Depuis son ouverture en 2017, le bien nommé Hope Hospital (Hôpital de l'Espoir) a soigné des milliers d'enfants. « Les humanitaires locaux ont le courage de persévérer, de res...
2018-05-1507 min
TEDTalks 科学与医疗医生、护士和救援人员重建叙利亚 | Rola Hallam人道主义援助企业家和TED成员劳拉 · 哈勒姆说，当地的人道主义者是战争黑暗中的灯塔。她正在帮助像在叙利亚等受灾社区的地面救援人员，在那里，对医疗设施的破坏被当成战争武器使用。她的一项运动创造了世界先例：众筹医院。自2017年开业以来，这家名为“希望医院”的医院已经为数千名儿童提供治疗服务。“当地的人道主义者有勇气坚持下去，从废墟中站起来拍去身上的灰尘，重新开始，冒着生命危险继续参与救援。”哈勒姆说，“我们可以通过不忽视或不逃避来参与到救援中。”Translated by Howel Wang
2018-05-1507 minTED Podcast | Science and Medicine시리아를 재건하는 의사, 간호사 및 구호활동가들 | 롤라 할람 (Rola Hallam)구호활동가이자 원조사업가인 TED 펠로우 롤라 할람은 "현지 구호활동가들은 전쟁이라는 어둠 속에서 빛을 비추는 등불"이라고 말합니다. 그녀는 의료시설 파괴가 전쟁의 무기로 악용되는 시리아와 같은 황폐한 지역사회에서 일하는 이들을 돕고 있습니다. 그녀의 활동 중 하나는 세계 최초로 크라우드펀딩을 이용한 병원을 만드는 일이었습니다. 희망병원이란 딱 맞는 이름을 가진 이 병원은 2017년 개원 이래 수천 명의 아이들을 치료해 왔습니다. 할람은 "현지 구호활동가들은 남을 돕기 위해 폐허에서 먼지를 털고 일어나 목숨을 걸고 다시 시작할 수 있는 용기가 있습니다. 우리도 이들을 외면하지 않음으로서 이 용기에 부응할 수 있습니다."라고 말합니다.
2018-05-1507 min