Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat

My guest Hasan Kubba, is a dear friend of mine who I met in London through a mutual friend and fellow podcaster Ali Abdaal. In our first meeting, I learned all about his fascinating work. We talked about his best-selling book ‘The Unfair Advantage’ which I would describe as an approach to acknowledging the unique advantages we each have, and providing a tool kit to using them in our favour. Hasan Kubba has gone from starting his business from his bedroom to becoming a best-selling autho...

I've been looking forward to this conversation ever since I first met today's guest over a year ago. Maya Raichoora is an expert on visualization and co-founder of Remap, a self-help programme that is aimed at helping people to live their best life. Maya is not just another person talking about healing. I believe she has the right credentials because she has lived experience in successfully using a specific technique of visualization.Maya Raichoora was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at jus...

Around 2 months ago a friend of mine in London wanted to introduce me to a start-up, that he said was making big changes in the well-being space. I reluctantly agreed to meet the team and to my surprise, the idea they pitched blew me away. In fact, as cheesy as it sounds, they got me at 'Hello!'For full disclosure, I ended up investing in the organisation because they have one free component. I'm on the board of directors and also offering tech advice. JAAQ, an online mental well-being platfo...

Sara Sadik, best-selling author and communication strategist, discusses finding magic in motherhood and embracing imperfections. Topics include coping with medical conditions, the dynamics of relationships, and embracing scars as trophies.

Today I continue my conversation with remarkable women of the Middle East. I would like to remind you that remarkable is not just about the impact these women have had on the region, but also about how far they have come through their own challenges in life. Remarkable truly is about the journey, not the destination and my guest today is a perfect example of that. Aalia Thobani is a Canadian who grew up in Kenya and moved to Dubai to live a life in line with her passion. Her interests in cogn...

Dr. Michelle Jasmin Dimasi, a refugee and women's rights advocate, discusses her work raising awareness about Australian government policies. Topics covered include the history of Christmas Island, the impact of hospitality on refugees, the origins of kindness in poor places, experiences in Afghanistan, the role of spirituality for refugees, and the power of gratitude and resilience.

I find it funny when people outside of the Middle East ask about what it is like to live here. Questions like, 'Do the camels have a speed limit?' I have to admit the Middle East is one of the jewels of the World. So I wanted to bring a bit of this region to you by sharing some of the stories featuring remarkable women who live here.Maryam Fattahi Salaam is Persian in origin, born and raised in Dubai and is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in fitness in the region. She is a coffee fan...

Guest Rahaf Kobeissi shares her difficult journey and now coaches CEOs and works with women to excel. Topics discussed include cultural challenges in getting help for grief, forgiving oneself, men's mental health and societal expectations, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and the power of slowing down.

Guest April Rinne, author of 'Flux: 8 Super Powers for Thriving in Change,' discusses topics such as the importance of healthy eating habits, the complexities of grief, managing change and uncertainty, and embracing the unknown. She also introduces eight flux superpowers and emphasizes the power of trust and human connection.

Almost a year ago around this time, I was still on my Scary Smart book tour. A podcast interview, one of dozens at the time, popped up in my calendar called Saturn Returns. I dialed in expecting to talk about AI, yet there was Caggie Dunlop wearing a pink Floyd T-shirt - peaceful, calm and spiritual. I could only ask, “Who are you?” Since then I’ve learned who Caggie is, and we’ve been chatting ever since about everything from life to spirituality. Naturally, I had to have her on the sh...