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In this podcast episode, we'll explore the fundamental differences between Eastern and Western approaches to wellness, examining their unique philosophies, diagnostic methods, and treatment modalities. By shedding light on these diverse perspectives, we aim to deepen our understanding of health and empower listeners to make informed choices on their healing journey. Dr. Sarah breaks down the differences between terms like holistic, naturopathic, homeopathic, and integrative medicine and the intersection between tradition and innovation. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

Join us as we continue to explore cherished memories, lessons learned, and aspirations for the future as we celebrate the heart of Ramadan and contemplate its significance in our lives. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

Join us on a reflective journey in this episode where we explore cherished memories, lessons learned, and aspirations for the future as we celebrate the heart of Ramadan and contemplate its significance in our lives. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

Picking up where we left off, join us as we uncover the signs, symptoms, and science behind this modern addiction. Learn how to find balance in the digital age and regain control of your online habits. Discover how Islam provides a framework for overcoming addictions related to our gaze and find empowerment in controlling these behaviors. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

Are you addicted to social media without even realizing it? Join us as we uncover the signs, symptoms, and science behind this modern addiction. Learn how to find balance in the digital age and regain control of your online habits. Discover how Islam provides a framework for overcoming addictions related to our gaze and find empowerment in controlling these behaviors. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

In this episode we continue the conversation on the seemingly universal challenge of finding a spouse. We discuss some of the specific challenges women are facing today, people who are only in it for numbers, the social expectation to be physical, and the rise of the YouTube bro-sphere. Let's get into it! Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

Trigger warning! 👀 Ok just kidding.... In reality we all know someone struggling to find a future spouse. Is it just us or is it actually getting harder? This week we begin to unpack this very loaded topic. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

This week, we consider the "family you choose" and unpack adult friendships. What are the painful lessons that teach us to choose differently as grown-folk, and do we ever get better at drawing our boundaries? Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

We continue our conversation about sugar, unpacking high fructose corn syrup, hidden sugars, and some proven tools to help curb our sugar cravings. 🍭 Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

This week we continue down the addiction pathway and sit down to consider our relationship with sugar. We get into the nitty gritty of why sweet things are so hard to refuse and what's happening inside of our bodies with each type of "sugar". Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

We kick off our 4-part mini series on addiction this week! This week we reflect on some of the eye opening moments shared by our workshop guest instructor, Dr. Adriane Dela Cruz, an addiction psychiatrist at the Peter O'Donnell Brain Institute at UT Southwestern. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

We have all been confused by a stubborn cycle - it's too early, it's too long, it's too heavy, or fully MIA! Let's dig into the hormonal cycles that are responsible for all of it. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

2023 was wild! Join us for a look back at our favorite moments of the year, and reflect on what we have learned about women, sisterhood, and each other. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

We continue the conversation on the therapeutic approach to solving pelvic pain with Dr. Nurah Hemeida, DPT. Here we start to unpack the way pain is registered in the brain, it's connection to our emotional state, and even discuss pelvic pain in men. Join us as we discuss the growing field of therapeutic modalities for this often experienced, often overlooked problem. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

The unsettling problem that women are enduring, but no one is talking about, vaginal and pelvic pain. We are joined by Physical Therapist, Dr. Nurah Hemeida who helps us understand chronic pain, and how this lives in our body, and more importantly, how to approach is treatment. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

An intimate conversation between Dr. Sarah and a very special caregiver - her mom. Together, they explore the beautiful gift of service to others, along with the unique challenges is comes with and advice on how to navigate them. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

In this episode we continue the convo on the changing narrative in the West regarding the violence in Gaza. Aalimah Sarah gives us insights on the benefits of calamities to help us gain clarity from a spiritual perspective and allow us to remain steadfast in our faith and action. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

Aalimah Sarah shares her reflections and insights from her recent Umrah trip this month. The experience with the holy cities holds many profound lessons for all muslims and is worth sharing and discussing with our loved ones, and in this case, our listeners :) Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

In this episode we discuss the changing narrative in the West regarding the violence in Gaza. Dr. Hemeida puts on her policy hat, reviewing a grassroots approach to coalition building, and some keys to strategic messaging. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

In this episode we discuss the family black sheep, your parent’s worst nightmare, the dreaded scarlet letter…. Divorce! All jokes aside, divorce is a reality in our community. Here we discuss some of the stigma associated with divorce, the hardships and bright spots, and what women have learned along the way. Text to get in touch! Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org