Unapologetically KK

026 - When I push you away, I need you the most

Human Beings! So complex and yet so simple.  We allow ourselves to become overwhelmed with pain whilst trying our best to avoid it.  What would happen if we were to face all our fears and insecurities and not allow them to build-up within us to a point of complete chaos?  In conversation with health psychologist Dr. Melanie Schlatter who tells us what its like to go through life being too hard on yourself and why seeing a therapist is not as alarming as we think it to be.  Tune In.

025 - Let's stop body shaming!

Its 2019 but it still feels like we are in the dark ages where size and beauty is concerned.  We need to be aware of the fact that the increase in the rates of plastic surgeries to create a perfect exterior is a cry for help.  There should be no place for discrimination against men and women based on their size or perceived ideals of beauty.  In this world where we can be anything, we need to be kind to ourselves first.  In conversation with Dr. Thoraiya Kanafani who is a clinical psychologist dealing with eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder in addition to other mental health issues plaguing us in today's world.  Let's focus on the real worth of people by changing the way we see each other beyond size, unrealistic beauty standards and body shapes.  Tune in.

024 - You can't sit with us!

"You can't sit with us" is an iconic phrase from an iconic movie that resonated with so many teenage girls.  If you have ever been discriminated against or singled out and bullied, you know what I am talking about.  Mean girls exist and not just in school and universities but at work and in social situations too.  There is nothing worse than being told you do not belong and feel shunned by the people you considered friends.  Most of the young girls  and women blame themselves and internalize feeling of shame, guilt and anger which creates social barriers for them in several areas of their life and future relationships.  Tune in to hear about what we can do as parents to see the signs of emotional trauma and how we can help our children navigate this difficult phase of their teenage years.

023 - Angels that give your business wings

Angels live among us.  They are here to help and support us when we need it the most.  However, these Angels mean business.  They belong to the Women's Angel Investor Network - WAIN, in Dubai.  WAIN was started to support women entrepreneurs in the region by providing mentoring and financial support.  They believe through this network they have been able to find not only businesses that are innovative and run by women but also business savvy women investors looking to be mentors and provide capital funding. In conversation with WAIN Director Lucy Chow who talks to us about what it takes to be an Angel and how women entrepreneurs in this region can benefit from the network.

022 - How Electronics Stole Childhood

Technology can be a powerful tool when used properly.  However, research is showing that addiction to electronic gadgets is growing at an alarming rate for children under the age of 8.  Every parent wants whats best for their child and isolating your child by barring them from using a gadget may not be the solution.  In conversation with Anisa Ismail, who as a kindergarten teacher was alarmed enough to quit her job and start a company called Kids Unplugged and write a book, How Electronics Stole Childhood. Tune in to listen to her talk about her experiences with children as young as 2 years old and how she is helping parents cope with this new age monster.

021 - Tougher than Cancer

The C word.  No one wants to be told they have cancer but, once you hear it, you need to quickly switch to survivor mode.  The first few weeks after the diagnosis can wreak emotional and physical havoc on you and your family.  My guest today is Linda Berlot whose first brush with cancer was when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Her sister was then diagnosed and she felt she had a sword hanging over her head.  She has managed to not only beat breast cancer but is now an active member of the growing community of Breast friends who supports others fighting the disease.  Tune in to listen to her story.

020 - It's ok not to be ok

Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression.... We have all heard of these and may even have experienced some of it or know someone who is struggling to cope.  The common factors in issues relating to mental health is isolation, guilt and shame.  My guest today is Helen Hope, who has not only battled with these problems from a young age but has worked hard to help herself cope with them and is now helping many others by telling them they are not alone.  Tune in to listen to her story and what she is doing to help others and how you can be involved.

019 - A Doctor who listens

Are you healthy? Are you well?  They can be two different things.  Being healthy is not just being disease free but feeling well.  Our body is a marvelous machine that can adapt to a lot of different situations and environments but what happens when we can't identify the reason for not feeling well?  In conversation with Dr. Shefali Verma who is a Functional Medicine Practitioner who loves to ask a lot of questions and treat the root cause of the problem and not just the symptoms.  Tune in if you have ever felt like no one is able to help you overcome an issue only you can feel internally, but is not visible to others. 

0018 - So you want to be a Writer?

We all have stories and we wish we could write them well.  My guest today is Kira Jean, Founder of The Dreamwork Collective, a print and digital publishing house, says we can. Writing is a personal journey that requires a tone that can connect with an audience because we all want to write a book for others to read and appreciate and we may not know what to do once we have that idea.  What do we do to write that book and once its written how do we publish it?  If you have these questions then you need to listen to Kira give us the answers.  Writing the book is the beginning of the process, not the end.  

017 - If not now then when? Resolutions 101

Its the New Year and we have all decided to do better and be better, but did you know that 80% of people fail to keep their resolutions beyond February.  Some of us never even get started and of those that do, only 5% actually manage to achieve their resolutions.  Let's face it, the numbers don't look good but we keep making new ones every year because we like to believe we can always do better.  If we don't have hope for a better future, what is left for us to look forward to.  Let's try and motivate eachother to achieve atleast some if not all of our resolutions this year.  Wishing you all a Happy and Successful 2019