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30 minutes of Renal health, nutrition, care and well- being talk by Professor Dr. Seema Hashmi, who is a Pediatric Nephrologist working at SIUT in Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Seema talks about preventive care, an ideal renal diet for  adolescents, nursing mothers, kids and adults. In this episode we also touched upon the relationship between Kidneys and pain killers, high protein diets, carbonated drink consumption, healthy bones and blood formation and smoking. Professor Dr. Seema holds a Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology from the University of Toronto in addition to a Fellowship in General Pediatrics. Her area of research has primarily been genetically transmitted kidney diseases and kidney failure due to renal stones in children. She is a mother of 3 school going children and believes that striking a work life balance is the secret to her success. Her professional aim is to educate the masses so as to prevent kidney diseases altogether. She can be reached at suit.org or seemahashmi2001@gmail.com Give this a listen, and please leave us with a suggestion, rating or review    You can subscribe to our podcast on:    Apple Podcast    Stitcher    Anchor Fm    Google    Spotify

Settling, unsettling and then settling again - the layers and learnings of a nomadic life. In conversation with Ashwini Devare, a former journalist and author of two books. Her latest is a memoir , "Lost at 15, Found at 50" which is a coming-of-age story that chronicles Ashwini's journey from Moscow to Singapore, against the backdrop of historic political events, including the Cold War, democracy in South Korea and the dark period of authoritarianism in Burma in the seventies.  We talk about her struggles, identity unravelling, belongingness and her new found stability. We also touch about social media and relationships, coping with lost friends And being porous to all change. Ashwini Devare Social Media Contacts Web: ashwinidevare.com Give this a listen, and please leave us with a suggestion, rating or review   You can subscribe to our podcast on:   Apple Podcast   Stitcher   Anchor Fm   Google   Spotify

Grief has many ways of channelising itself through our systems, our conversation today is with someone who decided to live and manifest bereavement in its true authentic sense. Atia Naqvi is a qualified clinical psychologist and supervisor. She is passionate about imparting the importance  of the holistic self, by bridging the gap between physical, mental and spiritual health. Last year in 2018 she lost her son to suicide and this event moved her to work towards accepting, understanding and  working towards channeling her grief. She has tried to carry her son, Emad's legacy in ways that bring healing to herself and her family and this she calls the 'New Normal' Atia Naqvi Contact Email: atia.naqvi70@gmail.com Daughters' website : banoqvi.org Give this a listen, and please leave us with a suggestion, rating or review  You can subscribe to our podcast on:  Apple Podcast  Stitcher  Anchor Fm  Google  Spotify

In this engaging discussion, Masooma Kachelo, a seasoned therapist with 20 years of experience, shares her transformative journey into mindfulness and parenting. She emphasizes un-labeling children to foster genuine connections and advocates for treating kids as equals. Masooma critiques traditional discipline methods and offers insights into collaborative problem-solving. Her personal stories highlight the importance of cherishing authentic moments with children, positioning them as teachers in personal growth, and nurturing self-compassion in family dynamics.

An enormously inspiring and encouraging chat with Farahnaz, who is CEO Five Communications. She has been part of the advertising industry in Pakistan for over 20 years and has been the driving force behind innumerable successful campaigns. Farah candidly shares her learnings, experiences and anecdotes from her professional and personal life. Strongly believes that every being is creative, however different the medium of expression might be. Ranging from her love for coffee, to managing her career , to getting grips with her autoimmune dis-ease, to discovering her love for roadside fruits, to feeling secure within - our chat turned out to be most casual, informative and personal at the same time. Farahnaz Social Media Handle website: five.com.pk Instagram: @fivecommunications Give this a listen, and please leave us with a suggestion, rating or review You can subscribe to our podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Anchor Fm Google Spotify

Mental health problems are very common and it is estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health issue at some stage or the other. This week we chat with Rabiya Mumtaz, a practising therapist in Lahore , Pakistan about the stigmas attached to seeking help, the advantages of going to a therapist, the health issues most rampant in society these days. We close the conversation with how stoicism creeps in when men/boys want to talk about their issues and how co-existence is of prime importance  Subscribe, listen, rate and review Our podcasts are available on: Apple Google Spotify Stitcher

A wonderful and exquisite last episode of our Ramadan Special 2019. Kulsoom Omar, explains the importance of a clean and pure heart, details down the meaning and levels of 'nafs'.  Talks about spiritual cleanse, detox and our constant effort to embolden our physical and spiritual heart. Subscribe, listen, rate and review Our podcasts are available on: Apple Google Spotify Stitcher

When you want to feed your family good clean food, it starts from effort, research and a lot of sweat and blood. Marium embarked on a similar journey only to come up with a nationally acclaimed brand - Daali EarthFoods - where she strives to provide clean oils, flours and spices not just to her family but everyone around her. Marium candidly shares her journey, her dislike of advertising , her love for the sky, ending the chat with some fun questions Social Media contacts facebook.com/daaliearthfoods Subscribe, listen, rate and review Our podcasts are available on: Apple Google Spotify Stitcher

A deep insightful conversation with Kulsoom Omar, where she explains in detail the conduct of children towards their parents , as ordained in the Quran. Elaborates on the Arabic word 'ihsaan' in context to behaviour and emotional management of relationships, especially in context of the parents. Kulsoom also touches upon the duties of parents towards their children Subscribe, listen, rate and review Our podcasts are available on: Apple Google Spotify Stitcher

A hugely informative chat with Andy Strong, a sports and nutrition coach - who entered this field not in the conventional way. He shares his weight loss journey, speaks and debunks certain myths regarding sugar, diabetes, ketosis diet ,intermittent fasting and a lot more Social media contacts for Andy Strong Website :fundamentallyfit.co.uk Podcast: Fundamentally Fit Podcast with Andy Strong on Apple iTunes Instagram: @funfitpics Email: andy@fundamentallyfit.co.uk We would be highly obliged if you can leave us with a comment, review and/or rating Our podcasts are available on Apple iTunes Google podcast Spotify Stitcher