Podcasts about Afshan

News headlines // 7:15AM //  Sue McKinnon, President of Kinglake Friends of the Forest which is a member of the Victorian Forest Alliance. In the last few days, the Victoria Forest Alliance has posted photos shared by local photographers of planned burns taking place across Victoria, including on Gunnai Kurnai country. Sue joins us to talk about the true impact of planned burns as well as the misinformation surrounding the practice. For more information about planned burns and how they impact native forests, head to www.victorianforestalliance.org.au 7:30AM // Debra Nicholl is the CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy and has worked in Residential Aged Care and the community providing direct support to older people and their carers in South Australia, Queensland, and Victoria. She joined ERA in 2006 and has held many distinct roles over the past 17 years, including Intake, Advocate, Senior Educator, Advocacy Manager, Programs Manager and Deputy CEO. She has travelled across Victoria promoting the rights of older people, providing information to the community and education to aged care workers. Debra has spoken at many conferences on the rights of older people to live free from abuse and to receive person-centred care. Debra is on the show today to give an overview of the latest report, Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, as well as the new Aged Care Act. To learn more about the organisation go to www.elderrights.org.au. You can also contact the Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600. Their services are free, independent and confidential. They provide information and support around government funded aged care services. 7:45AM // Afshan Mantoo, the founder of the Muslim Women's Council Victoria, on the history of the council and her role in its founding back in 1989. Afshan discusses the council's work to increase awareness on issues affecting Muslim women and to reduce Islamophobia, as well as its provision of essential services in the community. You can find out more information about the Muslim Women's Council Victoria and how to get involved on their website, www.mwcv.org, their instagram @muslimwomenscouncilofvictoria or send them an email at info@mwcv.org. Please note this interview contains discussions of Islamophobia and violence. For support you can reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. 8:00AM // Pranati and Minhy, speaking to us about South by South East Asian as well as the various events and programs they have lined up. Pranati is a creative worker, artist, and local music groupie. They are deeply passionate about supporting emerging and diverse artists, a goal that has culminated in founding South by South East Asian (SXSEA). Minhy is a Vietnamese-Australian songwriter and designer, who creates immersive worlds through her award winning visuals, thought provoking lyrics and contemporary blend of pop-R&B. For more on their work follow them at @sxsea.official and @minhymusic on Instagram 8:15AM // Kim Bullimore, Murri woman and long time socialist, political and anti-racist activist, speaking at the Sunday Free Palestine Rally on February 9 in Naarm. Kim gave a passionate and tearful account of her experiences visiting the West Bank, and praised the power and solidarity of the movement for Palestinian freedom.  Songs:Big Thoughts - WafiaCentrelink Summer - SuziAsing - Yuna Entangled- Minhy

230: In this episode, Afshan Hussain, founder of PregnancySafeCosmetics, dives into how environmental toxins are affecting fertility and what you can do to optimize your chances of conception. Afshan's company partners with over 20 fertility clinics across the U.S. to offer a fertility program focused on toxin reduction in five key areas: food and water, beauty and personal care, clothing, household supplies, and the home & office environment. We discuss the rising fertility crisis, how toxins are stored in fat cells, and the importance of clean beauty. If you're trying to conceive or just want to live a healthier, toxin-free life, this episode is packed with practical tips for reducing your toxic burden and improving your fertility. Key Points: How environmental toxins impact fertility and overall health Practical steps to detox your environment and reduce toxic exposure The importance of clean beauty and safe skincare products for fertility The role of toxins in both female and male fertility, including declining sperm count Use code REALFOOD10 Shop Fertility and Pregnancy Safe skin care at: https://www.pregnancysafecosmetics.com/shop Sponsored By: LMNT Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at drinklmnt.com/realfoodology Birch Go to Birchliving.com/realfoodology for 20% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Eco-Rest Pillows with Mattress Purchase.  BIOptimizers  Order now at bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use code realfoodology for 10% off any order.  Paleovalley Save at 15% at paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:16 - The fertility crisis 00:08:28 - Fertility after 40 vs. before 00:12:27 - Pregnancy detox & “clean beauty” 00:16:45 - How environmental toxins impact fertility 00:19:48 - The alarming decline in sperm count 00:21:56 - Most common toxins to be aware of 00:23:38 - Understanding toxic burden 00:25:30 - Why awareness of toxins isn't negative 00:30:26 - Skincare regulation: U.S. vs. EU 00:35:08 - Ecocert verification and the importance of natural ingredients 00:40:10 - Toxins are stored in our fat cells 00:45:39 - Tips for living toxin-free 00:51:11 - Lifestyle changes and product recommendations 00:58:04 - Choosing safe bath and beauty products 01:03:01 - Real-life testimonials and success stories 01:08:50 - Fertility testing 01:12:15 - Afshan's personal health non-negotiables Check Out  Website Instagram  X (Twitter) Check Out Country:  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology @realfoodologypodcast www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database  Produced By: Drake Peterson

Welcome back, beautiful souls! In this empowering episode, I welcome Afshan Hussain, the visionary founder of Pregnancy Safe Cosmetics. Together, we unravel the hidden dangers of toxins and their profound effects on fertility and overall health.   Afshan shares her groundbreaking work in creating safer, toxin-free products and offers practical advice on how to reduce exposure to harmful substances in our daily lives.   Afshan's insights into clean beauty, organic food, and filtered water provide listeners with actionable steps to foster healthier environments for themselves and their families.   This episode is a call to action for embracing toxin-free living and supporting fertility through conscious lifestyle choices.     About Afshan:   Afshan Hussain is the founder of PregnancySafeCosmetics, a company that works with fertility clinics & coaches across the United States to help patients maximize their chances of getting pregnant. The company's fertility program is featured in over 20 clinics in the US, including CNY Fertility's 13 clinics and monitoring locations. The program uses an integrative health approach to toxin reduction in each of the following five areas: Food and water; Beauty and personal care products; Clothing; Household cleaning supplies; Contact items and home & office environment.     Ps: If you are ready to finally see how you can bring in thousands of dollars per week while just doing a few simple actions (and never feel like you *HAVE* to work an 8 hour day again)? To have clear direction in your day to day activities so you can easily implement strategies for more simplicity in your life and biz? Then 5 weeks to 5 figures course is for you! Check the link below

Afshan Khan is the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Coordinator. The SUN Movement aims to eliminate malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. For over thirty years, Afshan has served as an international public official in various roles such as UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe. In this episode, Afshan expounds on the mission to end malnutrition by 2030 and how SUN works with governments, businesses, and other groups to improve global nutrition. She also discusses the effect of climate change on nutrition, international efforts to improve nutrition policies such as better financing, and the value of locally available nutritious food.    Resources and links: Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement website Afshan Khan on X Afshan Khan on LinkedIn   Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn   This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

“The modes by which we transmit these beliefs and values are not just like we walk into the room, and we announce, ‘You only get an A if you write a paper that conforms with my preferred worldview,'” says Connecticut College philosopher Simon Feldman. In this week's episode of The Syllabus, Feldman and his colleague Afshan Jafar join Mark Oppenheimer to talk about what professors' politics should and should not mean in the classroom—and how the right, they feel, has distorted the topic. Guest Bios: Afshan Jafar: Afshan Jafar is the chair of the sociology department at Connecticut College. Professor Jafar was the 2021 recipient of the Helen B. Regan Faculty Leadership Award, the 2015 recipient of the Feminist Activism Award, and the 2014 recipient of the  Helen  at Connecticut College  at Connecticut College . She is the author of Women's NGO's in Pakistan and her public scholarship has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, LA Review of Books, Inside Higher Ed, and Ms. Magazine, among others.  Simon Feldman: Simon Feldman is an associate professor of philosophy at Connecticut College. Feldman received the Connecticut College 2010 John S. King Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

In episode 172, Kerel has a solo conversation with Afshan Nasseri, Founder & CEO at Aam Creative, a multicultural marketing agency which she founded in 2021. Afshan was born in Montreal, Canada to parents from India and Iran, eventually moving to a suburb of Boston, later returning to Montreal for university. Her upbringing in such a multicultural family, speaking multiple languages, brought on her passion for culture, pop culture, and marketing to diverse audiences making sure they're heard, celebrated and talked to. They talk more about the lessons Afshan learned from leaving college and joining the corporate world, to leaving, the pandemic happening, and the need for money to survive being a huge factor in starting her own company. Afshan speaks on what gets her so excited to be a CEO, working with diverse women all over the world, helping companies learn more about their diverse audiences, and using what she loves and she's good at to make a positive impact in the world. Timestamps 0:38: Afshan Nasseri, Founder & CEO at Aam Creative shares about growing up in a multicultural family with parents from India and Iran, speaking multiple languages, and the mix of cultural influences in her upbringing 2:11: Afshan reflects on her saying “create a life around your passions,” how her parents were open-minded and supportive without following traditional career paths, and her unconventional path to entrepreneurship which she is grateful for despite any hurdles 5:41: Aam Creative is a multicultural marketing agency, fully comprised of women of color, working on everything from branding to brand design, paid media, social media management and cultural consulting for larger entities 7:12: Afshan discusses her thoughts on the state of affairs in regards to marketing to diverse audiences, how it differs in different markets and parts of the world, and the lack of brand management with diverse audiences 10:41: The motivating factor for Afshan to share Aam Creative, starting with working in the skincare industry, possibly quitting prematurely, finding her niche in corporate roles and eventually infusing her knowledge of Indian culture into marketing efforts 14:43: After losing her job and dealing with the pandemic along with everyone else, Afshan faced a low point, but bounced back by focusing on learning and building her confidence 16:16: Afshan's favorite part about being a CEO, including working with women all around the work and presenting them with opportunities for growth and financial independence 17:36: What a typical day looks like for Afshan, what would make her day be a good day where she feels the impact of her work, socializes, and treats herself 18:57: Why cultural consulting is something that gets Afshan excited to do her work, and how it goes back to her upbringing, highlighting the importance of understanding diverse communities and their nuances 21:12: What book is on her nightstand, Afshan's love of history and why she thinks it's the best way to learn, a podcast that she can relate to and allows her to learn more about financial literacy 22:09: Advice for someone who wants to build a social following. 23:48: One thing Afshan wishes she were better at and how it would help at being a CEO 24:39: Afshan shares one special song that's in her rotation right now in the mix with mostly her favorite Indian music 25:18: How to connect with and follow Afshan Follow Us: Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8U Linkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxG Twitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzK Instagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQc

This is the fourth episode in a series to commemorate International Women's Day because for us, every day is International Women's Day, as we work to help create a more welcoming, equitable and just sports industry for all athletes. We've taken some of the best moments from the 50+ episodes that we've recorded to share with you tales of joy, mettle, courage and wisdom from an amazing array of women in sport from across the region. If you haven't checked out the first and second in the series, Episode 57, 58 and 59, please go do that HERE and HERE and HERE! In this episode, you'll hear stories from:

This is the third episode in a series to commemorate International Women's Day because for us, every day is International Women's Day, as we work to help create a more welcoming, equitable and just sports industry for all athletes. We've taken some of the best moments from the 50+ episodes that we've recorded to share with you tales of joy, mettle, courage and wisdom from an amazing array of women in sport from across the region. If you haven't checked out the first and second in the series, Episode 57 & 58, please go do that HERE and HERE. In this episode, you'll hear stories from:

This is the second episode in the Women of Wisdom, a series to commemorate International Women's Day. For us, every day is International Women's Day, as we work to help create a more welcoming, equitable and just sports industry for all athletes. We've taken some of the best moments from the 50+ episodes that we've recorded to share with you tales of joy, mettle, courage and wisdom from an amazing array of women in sport from across the region. If you haven't checked out the first in the series, Episode 57, please go do that HERE. In this episode, you'll hear stories from:

This is a very special edition of The Mettleset Podcast, the first of a series, with episodes going live daily next week as well. For us, everyday is International Women's Day as we work to help create a more welcoming, equitable and just sports industry for all athletes. Since our first episode went live in October 2022, we've had the opportunity to speak with an amazing array of wise women in sport - from across the region, and beyond it - who were kind enough to share their stories, their insights and advice and throughout it all, their strength. In honour of our many guests, we wanted to compile some moments to share with you these stories of mettle, friendship, fun, identity, purpose, new beginnings, and big accomplishments from athletes all across the region. This episode features: EP 19 Guest - Lebanese Mountaineer - Nelly Attar EP 10 Guest - Saudi Motorsport Star - Dania Akeel EP 2 Guest - UAE-Based Endurance Athlete - Ivana Kolaric EP 9 Guest - Afghan Triathlete - Zeinab Rezai EP 27 Guest - Guest Emirati Crossfitter Shahad Budebs This episode series is dedicated to the memory of Palestinian Karate Champion, Nagham Abu Samra (1999-2024). For more information on Nagham, please visit the following articles HERE and HERE. If you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode.If you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode.Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only - and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This really helps us in our commitment to bring you the best possible show and the most interesting guests. We hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan

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It is sport event season in the Middle East and one event that we're super excited to see roll into Abu Dhabi for its second edition is The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open which is taking place 3-11 February at the International Tennis Center, Zayed Sports City. In today's episode, we speak to one of the unsung heroines of the event, Vickie Gunnarss, Senior Director, Global Partnerships and Business Development for IMG Tennis Events.Our Vickie provides many lessons and learnings for any of our listeners who want to work in sport and perhaps is very relatable to those who do work in sport. We also cover:

Hi Guys,If you've arrived at Part 2 of our chat with Ishtar Azzawi, the founder of Baghdad Skate Girls, after listening to Part 1, fabulous. We hope you enjoyed it! If not, we urge you to head to Part 1 of this episode to listen to the inspiring origin story of a skateboarding community exclusively for women in Iraq. This instalment dives into Ishtar's professional sporting career in jiu-jitsu. Since starting the sport, after moving to the UAE in 2011, Ishtar has become a multi-national and international gold medallist competing under Commando Group UAE academy, and is part of the Iraqi National Team. Her recent and most recognised titles include World Pro Champion (April 2019) European Master Champion (May 2019) Grand Slam Champion (Jan 2019) and Asian Champion (2017). Ishtar discusses what she has learnt from the sport that has made her the person she is today, and anecdotes from her time in the ring and off it. We also talk about the not-so-apparent connection between skateboarding and jiu-jitsu, which aren't really at two ends of the sporting spectrum after all. To find Ishtar on Instagram: @ishtar_azzawiBaghdad Skate Girls can be followed on @baghdadskategirlsTo know more about Ishtar's efforts with Forsah, the NGO supporting Iraq's future Olympians, visit https://www.forsah.org/For more information about the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, visit https://events.uaejjf.org/enIf you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode.Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only - and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This really helps us in our commitment to bring you the best possible show and the most interesting guests. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. We hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan

Hi Guys,Remember the first time you heard about the sport dressage? Did you have to google it or are you reaching for your phone right now? You're not alone! Even in a country where we are based - the UAE- and a region where equestrian traditions date back centuries, dressage (and we've just dropped a hint here), is only just growing in popularity.So, what do you find when you google dressage? A captivating equestrian art form, a meticulously orchestrated dance that unfolds gracefully between rider and horse—a true synergy of kindred spirits.In the UAE, dressage is experiencing a surge in popularity, marked by a remarkable 120% increase in rider registrations over the past year, with 20% of them being Emirati participants. Today, we're joined by our guest, Natalie Lankester, an accomplished equestrian who proudly represented the UAE alongside her four-legged companion, Cash DXB, at the 19th Asian Games in September. Their performance took them all the way to the Freestyle Dressage qualifying round of the competition.For Natalie, horse riding is a familial legacy, and upon moving to the UAE, dressage became everything from a competitive outlet to therapy. In this sport, where proficiency deepens with age and experience, Natalie shares insights into her profound connection with her horses and their welfare in sports, the collaborative training journey, the honour of representing the UAE internationally, her remarkable performance at the Asian Games, and the promising trajectory of dressage in the Emirates.For cyclists accustomed to only grappling with bike "mechanicals," this conversation offered us a unique perspective in the delicate partnership in equestrian sports.To find Natalie on Instagram: @natalie_lankester_dressage and @dxbhorsesFor more about equestrian sports in the UAE visit the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation: https://uaeerf.ae/en/Natalie's sponsors include LeMieux (@lemieuxproductsofficial) and Saddle Box Spain (@saddleboxspain)Natalie is represented by @wearedarkhorse.co and thank you to Hannah and team for organizing this interview! If you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode.Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only - and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This really helps us in our commitment to bring you the best possible show and the most interesting guests. We hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan

This is Part Two of two of our chat with 15 year-old Emirati snowboarder Amenah Al Muhairi, and her mum Maya! If you haven't checked out Part One, you may want to pause and go back and do that now! It's a great chat about Amenah's start in sports, her and her family's approach to training as well as wise words from Amenah herself. In this - Part Two, we're chatting through Amenah's future plans including Olympic aspirations, and the wonderful support she's received through sponsors. We also chat through what more needs to be done more broadly in the sports eco-system to ensure that all young athletes are able to live up to their full potential. We also chat through why Amenha is not not only aiming for the stars, but also the moon! To find Amenah on Instagram: @itsamenahalmuhairiFor more information on: Mubadala, visit https://www.mubadala.com Ski Dubai, visit: https://www.skidxb.com The UAE Winter Sports Federation, check them out on @uaewsfIf you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode.Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only - and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This really helps us in our commitment to bring you the best possible show and the most interesting guests. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. We hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan

This episode follows UAE National Day

When we sat down with Nadhira Al Harthy for this episode in early October, we knew that we were going to discuss her journey to become the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest. We also knew we'd discuss how she became the first Arab woman to climb Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful and technical peaks in Nepal. What we didn't know, and as she announced on our show, is that she has become the first ever civilian woman to be embedded with Oman's military mountaineering team where she is learning techniques to cope with treacherous terrains. At the time of release of this episode, her training had just begun and she expects this to be one her biggest challenges yet. We're pretty sure that we were the first to hear about this, and now you are too! In this episode, you'll also hear how Nadhira started Mountaineering at the age of 42, inspired by her late mentor, Khalid Al-Siyabi, the first Omani to summit Everest. We'll chat through her childhood in remote Oman, how she came to find ultra-running having not even run 10km before and how all of this has led to a deep appreciation for the outdoors and has been a catalyst for her personal growth and achievement. This is a heartwarming, inspiring, fun and funny chat that we know you'll love as much as we did. To find Nadhira online, please visit: https://nadhira-alharthy.com or on instagram at @alharthynoor. If you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode.Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only - and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This really helps us in our commitment to bring you the best possible show and the most interesting guests. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. We hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan

Today's guest is one of the next generation of Saudi Arabian sports leaders. Jude Jamjoon is the Co-Founder and President of Jeddah Tribe and to call this a Tri Club, would be accurate but it would miss the fact that it is also an event series and really at its core, a robust community that offers training, mentorship, support & encouragement for triathletes of all levels, including those who are yet to become triathletes. This episode is about the power of community or tribe as it were. As you'll hear, Jude shares with us her own story of triathlon - which remarkably started in 2018 - and how she was supported by a tribe of people that included her family, friends and sometimes surprisingly, complete strangers. Since recording this episode, Jude was recognised with a 2023 World Triathlon Women's Committee Award of Excellence. We're sharing some links so you too, can check out further info on Jeddah Tribe and Triathlon in Saudi Arabia, as well as some of our former podcast guests mentioned in this episode. More info & links:

Invitée de "Focus Dimanche", Afshan Riaz, d'origine pakistanaise, raconte son combat pour la liberté. En 2016, elle part en vacances au Pakistan. Elle y retrouve sa famille, qui s'empresse de lui présenter des hommes afin de la marier. Afshan refuse, jusqu'à céder par amour pour son père. Elle réussit à divorcer au bout de 9 mois et quitte le Pakistan. Sa famille ne conçoit pas le divorce et la déshonore. Aujourd'hui, Afshan n'a plus aucune relation avec sa famille. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL. Et chaque dimanche, dans "Focus Dimanche" Mohamed Bouhafsi donne la parole à ceux qui la font.

Today's guest is from one of the flattest countries in the world, Bahrain. In fact, the highest point in the entire country is only 134m above sea level and that's not even open to the public. Why is that relevant you may ask? Well, our guest today just completed what is widely considered the hardest ultramarathon in the world, UTMB. For those who don't know UTMB stands for the Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc, a 171 km trail race with 10,000m of elevation - all with a time limit of 46 hours and 30 minutes. Fatema Husain is the first Bahraini National - woman or man to complete this race and she is here to tell us all about it. This year UTMB started on Friday, 1st of September at 6pm and as it always does, it traversed the Tour Du Mont Blanc hiking path across France, Italy & Switzerland. All starting and ending in Chamonix with the magnificent Mont Blanc as the backdrop to the start and finish line. What's more remarkable is that Fatema once didn't consider herself a runner, in fact it took her a year and a half to build up to running 3 km on a treadmill. Fatema is determination embodied and our chat with her has already given us some ideas about taking on the Tour Du Mont Blanc ourselves. In today's episode we chat with Fatema about how she went from having very little physical activity in her day-to-day life to completing what many consider the pinnacle of the ultra running race calendar. We chat through how she built up her endurance over the past ten years from running to running ultras. Her cycling career - yes, she is also a Bahraini National cycling champ… and the day-by-day of UTMB, including the support she got along the way, racing against cut off times and making peace with pain. We also hear what it felt like carrying the Bahraini flag over the UTMB finish line for the first time ever. For more information on UTMB visit: https://utmb.worldTo follow Fatema Husain on Instagram, follow @FateMoves We were also delighted to see the celebration and acknowledgement that Fatema has received since arriving home. For more information check out the Bahrain News Agency article here. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. Find us on @themettleset We hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan

Hello Dawn here, I hope you're all doing well. Summer 2023 is over and well, mine was EPIC with not one, but two adventures involving bikes. Today's episode is all about bikepacking in South Korea, more specifically, the 4 Rivers BIke Path in South Korea: approx 600 km of mostly car-free, dedicated bike paths extending from the Capital city, Seoul, to the southern sea-side city of Busan. I did this in four and a half days in early July. In today's episode, Afshan and I chatted through what Bikepacking in Korea was like. The good, bad and the questionable hotels. As you'll hear or may discover if you are now looking for information on the 4 Rivers Bike Path, it may be a little disjointed or hard to find so I'm sharing some resources below that may be helpful. The Four Rivers Trail - Full Ride with GPS Map This is the file that I used. Just a note that this file goes a little beyond the official end of the path as I learned. Keep an eye out for the KWater center at the end. My Day by Day Strava Segments My strava segments are below and will take you each night to a hotel if you want to recreate the full experience. :) Day 1 - https://www.strava.com/activities/9392400708Day 2 - https://www.strava.com/activities/9398669925 Day 3 - https://www.strava.com/activities/9403583994 Day 4 - https://www.strava.com/activities/9410403128 Day 5 - https://www.strava.com/activities/9415692577 NAVER As noted in the episode, Google maps does not work in Korea, nor really does booking.com so Naver is your go-to for navigation when you need to go off piste from the GPX route to find hotels and/or food. Naver also outlines bike paths so will get you back on the Four Rivers Path easily. I would recommend buying a cell phone holder for your handlebars so you can easily navigate with Naver as and when you need it. Additional Ultra Cycling EpisodesIf a timed bikepacking adventure is your jam: Episode 1 - How I went from Zero to Ultra in (a little over) 3 months Episode 16 - So you want to be an ultra-cyclist? Coach Niel Copeland chats about just exactly what it takes Episode 16a - Ultra-Eating - Coach Niel Copeland chats race nutrition Episode 24 - The Women of Race Around Rwanda - PT 1 Episode 25 - The Women of Race...

Hi, Dawn here,I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Before I get into this episode, we want to remind you that we now have a YouTube channel. Expect video episodes - live right now- and new and fun types of content. Please subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@themettleset So back to this episode. This is the start of a new series which is dedicated to the Beginner Mindset. If you've been following along you'll know that throughout the podcast, we've had the opportunity to talk with so many amazing women - and men - about achieving some VERY big goals. We hope that you find our guests as relatable as we do, and keeping in this spirit, we wanted to share athletes speaking about their very first race or major sports challenge… be it in ultra-cycling, ultra-running, triathlon or even mountaineering. We wanted to do this to highlight that we all start somewhere and reinforce that there is beauty in the Beginner's Mindset. Today, we focus on self-supported ultra-cycling and you'll hear from Evelyn Weiss, Ella Barlow and Chris Thomas, as each shares their experience in their very first race. Find the athletes and the races they talk about below: Evelyn Weiss (@cyclingneve) discusses the 1,000km/10,000m NorthRace WestPhalia in Germany Ella Barlow (@ellabeebikes) discusses the 1,000km/12,000m BikingMan Portugal in Portugal Chris Thomas (@zemountaingoat) discusses the 330km /8,300m Le Tour Du Mont Blanc which spans France, Switzerland and Italy In this episode you'll hear about: their sporting background; their chosen first race; how and why they did it; the preparation for the race; what was going through their mind on the startline; the hardest part of the race & the highlight of the race; what the experience taught them; and and what advice they'd give to others thinking of taking on a self-supported ultra cycling race. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hey guys, Afshan here - I recently came pretty close to being swept away by the fanaticism of cycling spectators that I had only ever seen when sitting on my couch miles away watching livestreams and reruns of Tour de France.Last month, I was among thousands of fans crammed on either side of Solar Hill , a climb that is one of the most anticipated points for the 3,500 triathletes participating in Challenge Roth, the annual long-distance triathlon in Germany. Earlier this week, we released our interview with Felix Walschofer, the director of the race. You can head to that episode from here: EP40:

More than 3,500 triathletes, 7,500 volunteers and 300,000 spectators have been descending on a small town in Germany every summer since 1990.There's a reason Challenge Roth is considered among the top three long-distance triathlons in the world. And each year, the race sells out in under a minute - this year in 40 seconds for the 2024 edition.As you've heard from two triathletes from the Middle East who took on the challenge in June this year, this race is a celebration of endurance, determination and camaraderie - all of which I too got to experience as a spectator this year.We also did an episode in June with Dubai-based community athlete Najla Hallit on how to prepare for this challenge. Here's the link to it: EP36:

Hi Guys, Afshan here,You've probably listened to our FIFA special episode with UAE National Football Team player and Adidas athlete Areej Al Hammadi last week. And if you haven't, click through to EP39: ⚽⚽⚽ and FIFA Women's World Cup: UAE National Team football player and Adidas athlete Areej Al Hammadi on the changing face of women's football in the region and globally to hear about how she carved her own path in this sport, and her insights on the ongoing Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.And here's the fun spill over BONUS from that episode where we asked her some rapid fire questions because we wanted to get to the bottom of her quirky side.We hope you enjoy!To know more about Areej, head to @areej.alhammadi13 and www.areejalhammadi.comIf you want to follow the FIFA Women's World Cup and all its happenings, visit fifa.com For our episode with Georgia Adderley, the co-founder of Onyx FC, the UAE's first fully female-owned football club, head to EP11: GOALS: Onyx FC Co-Founder Georgia Adderley on community, inclusion and sharing the beautiful game Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hello, it's AfshanWe're only days away from the 9th edition of the Fifa Women's World Cup, which is held every four years.There's a palpable excitement in the air as women's football has grown in stature, with an expanding fan base that is now being recognised by sports associations, brands, governments and the media.This edition of the World Cup, which is being held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, is set to become the most attended standalone women's sporting event in history. FIFA has sold over 1m tickets for the event. So, we had to get UAE National Team football player and Adidas athlete Areej Al Hammadi on the show for this episode to chat all about football… and the World Cup, of course. The 37-year-old Emirati footballer, whose obsession with the sport began by watching the World Cups with her brothers and playing with them as a child, had to carve her own path into playing at a national level at a time when there were very few avenues for women to go pro.Now, a very well-recognised face, this 2-time Guinness World Record holder has become a role model for other girls and women who aspire to become footballers and make it a career.Areej lays out the UAE and world football scene for us, with all its challenges and opportunities, and we talk about the Women's World Cup and what the future holds.And as FIFA's President Gianni Infantino so rightly put it recently: “The future is women.” At The Mettleset we know - the NOW is too!We hope you enjoy the episode!To know more about Areej, head to @areej.alhammadi13 and www.areejalhammadi.comIf you want to follow the FIFA Women's World Cup and all its happenings, visit fifa.com For our episode with Georgia Adderley, the co-founder of Onyx FC, the UAE's first fully female-owned football club, head to EP11: GOALS: Onyx FC Co-Founder Georgia Adderley on community, inclusion and sharing the beautiful game Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hi, Afshan here - We're continuing our rewind series this week as Dawn and I are taking a break for some summer adventure.But we are also working hard on exciting new content and sports stories from the region and beyond. So, keep listening!In the meantime, here's an episode that I've chosen because I just witnessed one of the most electrifying long-distance triathlons in the world – Challenge Roth in Germany – and our guest was among the 3,500 participants who were there and smashed her race. I hope this chat inspires you to explore your own physical and mental limits, and have fun while at it!See you soon!*****January 9, 2023 - If you've been paying attention, triathlons are having a moment in the Middle East. More and more athletes from all over the region are taking up the sport. Equally, Saudi Arabia is seeing a booming interest in sports, especially triathlons, and our guest today has and continues to play a key role in developing it in the region. This unintentional trailblazer is Dr. Dina Al Tayeb, who began competing in triathlons back in 2005 when no one was doing it and there really wasn't any tri community to fall back on. Dina became the first Arab and first Saudi national to complete an Ironman distance triathlon. She is also the first Arab woman and Saudi National to qualify and complete the Ironman World Championships in Kona. And she is the first Saudi National to qualify and compete in the 70.3 World Championships. Feats and titles she never set out to accomplish as she was simply looking to challenge herself in sports. In our chat with Dina, she details her start into the world of triathlons when it was largely unheard of, particularly for a Saudi woman. Along with being a triathlete, she is a certified Ironman Coach, an entrepreneur, dentist and mother. She also is one of the founding board members of the Saudi Triathlon Federation. Dina's impact cannot be overstated and in fact, the day after our chat with Dina, she featured in the New York Times' weekend magazine. She is an inspiration and role model, a wise owl and the perfect guest for us to welcome into the New Year. To follow Dina, check her out on instagram @dina.altayebTo learn more about Triathlon in Saudi Arabia, visit https://www.triathlon.sa Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. Our chat with Dina makes us want to push our boundaries a little more this year, and hope you get inspired too! For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hi all, We hope you're having an amazing summer. We're working on some great new episodes at the moment. We're also having some new adventures that we can't wait to share with you all. In the meantime, we wanted to share once again the story of Nelly Attar, the first Arab women to summit K2. We hope that it inspires you to reach new heights! xDawn*****July 22, 2022 – On this day our guest, Nelly Attar, became the first Arab woman to summit K2.This is historic for the Arab world. Not only is this the world's second-highest peak after Mount Everest but is also one of the most dangerous mountains to climb. With its peak 8,611 meters high, located in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, this is famously known as the Savage Mountain.It was a challenge that the 33-year-old mountaineer took on to honour her late father, who was responsible for sparking that spirit of the outdoors and adventure in her. Unfazed by the facts and figures of the mountain's challenging terrain, and some of the most unforgiving conditions and weather on the planet, she went out and achieved her dream. In fact, Nelly tells us that she manifested and visualised her accent down to a T. How she'd climb, what she'd do when she got to the top, the fireball outfit that she'd wear, and of course, wanting to raise the flag of Lebanon high.We go from the ground up to the summit with Nelly in this episode as she narrates her days adopting a tunnel vision as she prepared for this big push, the risk assessment that went into it, and turning to faith in the face of fear. Nelly has also seen and experienced the toll such expeditions take on the environment and tells us what mountaineers can do to reduce their impact when they take on such challenges.To follow Nelly, find her on instagram at @nellyattar and www.nellyattar.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetThis was a chat filled with lessons and laughter. We hope you enjoy it!Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Wow, how is it June already!? So much has (and is happening) at The Mettleset that we decided to do a little mid-year check in to share what's been happening in our world, and what new challenges we have in the works. We also give you a preview of our upcoming summer series. In what may need a spoiler alert if you're reading this before listening, links to some of the events discussed are as follows: Challenge Roth https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ The Ladakh Marathon - https://ladakhmarathon.com/The Sani2Sea MTB Race: https://sani2c.co.za To follow our personal adventures this summer - and in training - follow us on @dawnable and @afshahmed. Thanks for joining us in our journey so far this year. We look forward to sharing more adventures - and stories - with you in the next 6 months… and beyond! Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hi Afshan here,In a new book by sports journalist Sally Jenkins called The Right Call - What sports teach us about work and life, she says that we are all a combination of light and electricity as much as tissue. Sports and exercise light us up like a swarm of fireflies. It sounds romantic but if I have to bring it to reality and layman terms, it's that rush of joy I feel when I get off my bike after a ride or the sustained high after a run. It's what makes sports not just for the elite and professionals but for everyone - you and me - community athletes. And it's what Najla Hallit, our guest today, discusses with us as she takes on one of the biggest challenges in the triathlon universe and a race on every triathlete's bucket list - Challenge Roth in Germany - on June 25. Najla only started sports in 2020, at the age of 36, and hasn't looked back since. Challenge Roth, a long-distance triathlon, similar to the Ironman brand, with distances of 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run, is only her second full triathlon.The long-distance Challenge Roth has been organised by the Challenge Family since 2002.The race sees more than 3,500 participants each year. There are more than 260,000 spectators on course cheering them on, along with 7.500 volunteers that keep it going. This makes it one of the biggest triathlon festivals on the calendar and a coveted one for every triathlete - pro or amateur. Like Jenkins book, this episode is more about what sports can teach you about navigating life from the lens of a community athlete who spent the last four months training for one of her biggest races. The discipline, commitment, balance and sacrifice that comes with it as you spend 12 to 16 hours training for an event while also balancing your daily life as a non-professional. We also talk about developing a strong physical and mental foundation to endure and finding a community to keep you going in your sport. We are also heading to Germany to cheer the Roth challengers on and soak in the energy of this electrifying race, so stay tuned for more coverage from the ground. Enjoy!To follow Najla Hallit, head to @naj_hallitTo find out more about Challenge Roth, visit www.challenge-roth.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hello Dawn here, If you've been following along, you know I spend a lot of time on a bike. Particularly in the lead-up to a big race. Like many cyclists or athletes who absolutely love one particular sport, I sometimes ignore strength & mobility. Two areas of fitness I also love, but always seem to come second place to cycling. Enter Barre Effect in Dubai, which was recommended after a conversation with my coach about cross training. In this episode, I speak with Barre Effect Founder Nora Hameidani who shares just exactly what Barre is, her own athletic background, how she came to found Barre Effect and how Barre is not just great for cyclists but everyone who wants to build strength, balance and flexibility. We also chat through the challenges of opening a fitness studio in the middle of the global pandemic and how the studio - and its community - are thriving. To find Barre Effect online including their class schedule, visit www.barreeffectdxb.com or on IG, @barreeffectdxb. Highly highly recommend. To read more about Barre for cyclists, check out this article in Bicycling Magazine and GET TO THE BARRE! Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hey Guys,Today, we've got a special episode with questions about athlete health that you shared with us on our social platforms.Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai, stayed back after our two-part episode on female athlete health, which you can find here: Part 1 , Part 2 , to answer them.So, if you ever wondered why and how to top up on your collagen, how to improve your cycling power, supplements you may need as an athlete, or should you train through a niggle, you've come to the right place. We have you covered.We would like to add that this is a general discussion on athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor. We hope you enjoy the episode! To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, visit the Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Today's episode is a continuation of our discussion on female athlete health with Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai.The first part of this episode came out last week, and you can access it directly from here: EP33: Part1 Female athlete health: Sports and Exercise Medicine doctor Kate Jordan on common injuries, LEA and right fuelling for performance. In this episode, we go deeper into our discussion on training on your menstrual cycle, hormones, the importance of supplements, and strength and resistance training as we age. We would like to add that this is a general discussion on athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor. We hope you enjoy the episode! To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, visit the Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Concussions, shoulder troubles, ACL tears, low bone density, Low Energy Availability, menopause …Sports, and injuries from it, tend to impact female athletes in a different way to their male counterparts. Yet, it is only now that awareness and medical research has ramped up around the gender differences in sports medicine. Joining us on today's show to discuss some of the most pressing issues in female athlete health is Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai.Dr Jordan has worked with elite athletes throughout her career. She's been with international teams at the London 2021 Olympics, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, She has also been with the British Olympic team, Scottish Rugby and Football, and at the Scottish Institute of Sports.Dr Jordan is currently working with British Swimming, for World Rugby as a tournament doctor and a medical educator, and in anti-doping. Having treated a wide range of illnesses and injuries in elite sports, Dr Jordan shares insights from her personal experiences with patients and current research around female health. She also demystifies female health concerns and talks about the need to look closely at the performance vs long-term health balance. This is the first or our two part interview with Dr Jordan where we explore common injuries in female athletes, Low Energy Availability, disordered eating and the right fuelling for performance and health. Tune in next week for Part 2 where we discuss training, the menstrual cycle, hormones and menopause, as well.We would like to add that this is a general discussion on female athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment if you have any health concerns. Enjoy! To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, visit the Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hello Dawn here, So earlier this year, I participated in my fourth ultra cycling race, the Race Around Rwanda. A race I did not finish. Please check out episodes 29 and 29a for my DNF race report. As with my earlier ultra races, after Race Around Rwanda was done, I quickly signed up for another race. This time, Dead Ends & Cake, a three-day self-supported ultra that sees those participating cycle 500km with 9000m of climbing. As the name suggests it has dead end checkpoints.. five to be exact, each with cake. It is due to start on 23 June, from St Gallen Switzerland. I was able to speak to Dominik Bokstaller, the race organiser a little while ago for the podcast. Since that time however, my personal circumstances have changed and I will no longer be participating in this particular race. While I'm sad I won't be on the start-line for this race, I'll be following along with interest and wanted to share this episode to spread more awareness of this fun, accessible ultra that features an even 50/50 split of participants on the start-line. I wish both Dominik and his wider team, as well as all those participating, the very best More info and resources:

No matter at what age you enter a sport, your attitude is what cements your success. Today's guest and the first woman to join the Saudi Arabia Alpine Skiing Team, Sharifa Al-Sudairi, epitomises courage in competition. The 36-year-old athlete only took up professional ski racing in 2020 and admits that she has a long way to go. But Sharifa has already become a trailblazer among Arab women for her “never give up” mindset, which she has consciously been training since becoming an athlete. From growing up tackling the slopes of Switzerland as a child to enduring crashes as a forerunner, Sharifa has kept picking herself back up to push on in the sport and competed in her first official competition at Ski Dubai last November, which we get into in the show.We also discuss the huge potential in winter sports that is building in the Kingdom, now that Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games and the reception that women from the region have been receiving world over for making a mark in a range of sports. Sharifa's perspective and lessons through skiing resonate with us, and we hope they do with you too!Enjoy! To follow Sharifa, head to @sharifa_skiTo find out more about the Saudi Snow Sports Federation, visit @sssfksa and wintersports.saToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

When Rally Jameel, the first navigational rally in the region exclusively for women, was launched in Saudi two years ago, we were excited to see how this event with a low barrier to entry would encourage more women into motorsports. Today, we have one half of this year's Rally Jameel's winning team Hanna Riehle, who takes us a little bit closer to what it was like on ground, navigating the desert of Saudi with 81 other women who grabbed this unique opportunity to prove their mettle. This was Hanna and co-driver Evelina Chlebowska's second year competing as team Sandstorm Express. After coming very close to ranking at the top in the first edition, they clinched the win in this year's 1,600km, five-day long rally, which took place in March. All in a 10-year-old Toyota FJ Cruiser and without any sponsors. Hanna tells us how she's always been naturally competitive, so this win comes as no surprise. The sports consultant from Germany moved to Saudi in search of a new adventure in 2018. From playing multiple sports, including football and Crossfit, and getting her sailing and motorbike licenses, to leaving home at 18 to volunteer in Uruguay, Hanna lives outside of comfort zone.In this episode, we chat with Hanna about her foray into rally racing and the importance of cooperation and complete confidence in your teammate to stay safe and competitive in these races. Hanna also explains how this rally is filled with camaraderie and support for everyone participating and how such initiatives can propel women's sports in the region. Hanna's energy was infectious and we're looking forward to a trip to Saudi to explore all that it has to offer in sports soon.Enjoy the show! To know more about Rally Jameel, head to rallyjameel.com and @rallyjameelIf you want to listen to our interview with Darkar Rally athlete Dania Akeel, you can find that episode HERE.Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Check out the latest episode of TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby with Dr. Afshan Hameed to discuss maternal cardiac diseases and reducing maternal mortality. https://profiles.icts.uci.edu/afshan.hameedNo content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC's Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient. Additionally, standards and practices in medicine change as new information and data become available and the individual medical professional should consult a variety of sources in making clinical decisions for individual patients. TIPQC undertakes no duty to update or revise any particular Podcast. It is the responsibility of the treating physician or health care professional, relying on independent experience and knowledge of the patient, to determine appropriate treatment.

Today's guest is playing a big role in the development of cycling in the UAE, particularly for women. Melissa Moncada is the Head of Team at UAE Team ADQ - that's the UAE's Women's WorldTour Cycling Team. She's also Vice President at Colnago. As you'll hear in this episode, UAE Team ADQ extends beyond a pro team, it's a movement. It features a pro team, a development team - the first of its kind in the Women's WorldTour may we add, - as well as a grassroots movement, Women Moving Forward which provides pathways and opportunities for UAE residents to enjoy cycling. As two cyclists, we loved our chat with Melissa, learning about the inner workings of a women's pro cycling team. In this episode you'll learn about its structure, the team behind the team and how UAE Team ADQ is part of a bigger mission to inspire and enable a new generation of cyclists at every level. To listen to UAE Team ADQ cyclist Safiya Al Sayegh's Episode (EP28), click here. For updates on UAE Team ADQ, visit www.uaeteamadq.com and follow @uaeteam_adq and the team's development team @uaedevo_team. To follow UAE Team ADQ's work in encouraging more women to start cycling, follow @wmn_moving_fwd. To know more about Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Women's WorldTour, visit uci.org . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

What does it feel like to row across the Atlantic Ocean? What motivates you to do something like that? Toby Gregory, the Founder and Director of the Arabian Ocean Rowing team, is here to tell us exactly what it felt like to row the first UAE-flagged boat across the Atlantic Ocean unsupported and unassisted. Interestingly, more people have been to space and climbed Mount Everest than actually taking on this 5,000 km journey from the coast of Africa to Antigua. So, having Toby share how he conceived the idea and what it took to go on this 40-day expedition with his teammates where they navigated everything from 40-foot waves, sleep deprivation and sea sickness was an amazing storm of astonishment, excitement and inspiration for us too! The journey was also undertaken to raise awareness of marine pollution with the UN Environment Programme Clean Seas team. Toby has been continuing that work with talks and workshops in the UAE since his return.During the conversation, we also couldn't help but take notes on being practitioners of experiencing joy, building an unwavering mindset for endurance and winning the day by focusing on achieving three things. Toby's story of courage in motion has given us a lot of food for thought and hope it does for you too. Enjoy the show.To follow updates from the Arabian Ocean Rowing Team, head to @arabianoceanrowingteamTo know more about the UN Environment Programme Clean Seas initiative, visit www.cleanseas.org/Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

When Afshan Nasseri (@lifesforliving) did not get the corporate job she thought she should get amidst a pandemic, as a fresh-COVID-grad of McGill University. So, Afshan just started her own agency (yes — just like that! The story is amazing). Aam Creative (@aamcreative) is a team is made of women of color from around the world who focus on social media strategy, storytelling, brand strategy, and cultural consulting. Aam has worked with over 41 companies. The website highlights 17 women working towards the agency's goals.  I love convos with self starters, so I really enjoyed this chat. Afshan goes into the weeds, tactically, of how she created an opportunity amidst global turmoil. Also, Aam's brand is amazing: https://www.aamcreative.co/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laylool/message

Hey guys, Afshan here!The Mettleset is doing its first running race as a team…and it's all for a good cause. Dawn and I have signed up for the amazing annual Wings for Life World Run, which supports the Wings for Life Foundation for spinal injury research. The race happens around the world on the same day and at the same time - this year being May 7. It's exciting for us to join this year's event because the race is celebrating its 10th year. In 2022 alone, the Wings for Life World Run generated about AED 19,084,170 (€4,700,000) in donations thanks to the 161,892 participants from 192 countries. The UAE edition is happening at 3PM at none other than the Expo City in Dubai. We'll be at the start line with more than 270 or so residents, first-time runners and seasoned athletes who have already signed up the last time I checked.It's a unique race with no predetermined finish line and a Catcher car that you have to escape. The best part - you set your own goal. How's that for being all inclusive? And by participating in this fun run, you will also be helping support crucial medical research as all sign-up proceeds and donations go to the Wings for Life Foundation. To find out more about the race, how to sign up and what to expect, I was joined by this year's Wings for Life ambassador Gada Shaikli, an Obstacle Course Race athlete and long-time runner, who also won last year's edition. Gada also shares tips on how to prepare for the race in this episode.For Dawn, this will be a run after years of not putting those running shoes on and for me, well, my running shoes are going to hit tarmac on a very balmy Sunday afternoon. We're both looking forward to a challenge! To sign up, head to: www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/locations/dubaiFor a team registration, you can create a team and get friends and family to join here:www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/teams/createYou can also purchase vouchers and get a code to share with friends and family www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/vouchers/app/data To know more about the Wings for Life Foundation, visit /www.wingsforlife.com/uk/Come say hi if you spot us! Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hello, it is us again Ever wondered what three things your favourite athlete would take with them on a deserted island? Or what their favourite food is? Or perhaps the worst advice they've ever received? Yes, we know you can't get enough of our guests. In our new bonus series More Mettle, we fire 10 fun questions at our in-studio guests to peel back their professional layers and get to their humorous, quirky and uninhibited side. Our first guest on the series is UAE Team ADQ rider Safiya Al Sayegh, First Arab and Emirati on the UCI Women's WorldTour. Expect witty responses, very entertaining moments and a whole lot of laughs. Enjoy!To follow Safiya's journey, head to @safiya.alsayeghFor updates on UAE Team ADQ, visit www.uaeteamadq.com and follow @uaeteam_adq and the team's development team @uaedevo_team. To follow UAE Team ADQ's work in encouraging more women to start cycling, follow @wmn_moving_fwd. To know more about Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Women's WorldTour, visit uci.org . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Today's guest is Safiya Al Sayegh, and if you don't know that name yet - where have you been hiding? Remember it because this Emirati cyclist is the heroine we need! Safiya is the first Emirati and first Arab woman to join a WorldTour Pro Team, UAE Team ADQ. The 21-year-old athlete kicked off her cycling career in 2016 and turned pro last year, displaying remarkable growth under the guidance of UAE Team ADQ.She closed 2022 with six medals from the Arab Track Championships, including two gold, three silver and one bronze. And she has been seizing the day by securing a National title in both the Individual Time Trial and Road Race at the annual National Championship for the third time in 2023, confirming her status as the UAE National Champion.The pro is now gearing up for a number of international races, including the Asian Road Cycling Championships in June, the UCI World Championships in Glasgow in August, the Asian Games in China and the Arab Championships in Saudi - both in September.In our chat with Safiya, we talk about her first bike, family support, getting dropped and downhills, picking herself back up after a tough mental battle to win an international title, her passion and purpose, and balancing it all with full time university studies. We also chat about Olympic aspirations and how she's looking forward to the future as the first Emirati on the Women's World Tour. We hope you enjoy!To follow Safiya's journey, head to @safiya.alsayeghFor updates on UAE Team ADQ, visit www.uaeteamadq.com and follow @uaeteam_adq and the team's development team @uaedevo_team. To follow UAE Team ADQ's work in encouraging more women to start cycling, follow @wmn_moving_fwd. To know more about Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Women's WorldTour, visit uci.org . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hello Dawn here, Today we have a special bonus episode that's a little different to our usual athlete interviews as we touch upon the business of sport and sport leadership here in the United Arab Emirates. As someone who's worked in sports communications for over 11 years, I recently had the opportunity to go to the Leaders in Sport Business Summit in Abu Dhabi held on 1-2 March. This episode shares some observations and snippets from just one of the many thought-provoking panels that took place. If you're unfamiliar with Leaders in Sport, among other things, they bring influential individuals within the sports industry together in a series of global events. The events are really a platform to foster discussion and debate about the state of the industry, explore trends and discuss ways to drive the industry forward. The panel you will hear in this episode includes the very inspirational Dr Omniyat Al Hajeri, Vice Chairwoman of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy ( FBMA), speaking live from the stage about the work of the FBMA and women's sports in general. She is joined by professional cyclist and pro rider for UAE Team ADQ, Safiya Al Sayegh, the first Emirati woman to race in the Women's WorldTour on a panel moderated by Laura McQueen, Managing Director of Leaders in Sport. We wanted to share some insights from this very uplifting panel and Dr Omniyat in particular as a sports leader as she discusses the role of the FBMA in sport development for women in the UAE and what it means for athletes like Safiya. The panel chats about leadership, pathways into sport, how the UAE is fostering talent and also, how organizations like the FBMA are encouraging more diversity in the wider sporting ecosystem. Dr Ominyat also discusses the many opportunities that exist here in the UAE for sport, something that as a long-time resident, I can absolutely attest to. A big thank you again to the Leaders in Sport team who kindly provided this audio for us to use within the podcast. To find out more information about Leaders in Sport visit https://leadersinsport.com. For more information on the work of the FBMA, visit https://www.fbma.ae and for more information on UAE Team ADQ, visit https://www.uaeteamadq.com/.Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Emirati CrossFitter Shahad Budebs doesn't shy away from telling women - “Let's get bulky”. Because getting swole is exactly what will get you to the top of the sport. The four-time Fittest in the UAE athlete sits down with us in-studio days before she dives into her intense training for the CrossFit Games semi-finals in June.The 28-year-old, who only began CrossFit in 2017 after being on the UAE National football team and the UAE athletics team, has had a meteoric rise in world rankings. In just five years, she went from 34,506th worldwide and 90th in the UAE, to 257th worldwide, 7th in Asia and 1st in the UAE according to CrossFit. She tells us what it takes for an athlete to move up the ranks in the game and the support this requires from family and sponsors. Shahad talks about her drive to keep growing in the sport and why she'll make every sacrifice to raise the flag of her country at the games. She also addresses common misconceptions that women have about the sport.We, Dawn and Afshan, met in a CrossFit class, so this episode brought back fond and painful memories of squatting 20kg barbells and doing burpees over bars. We hope you enjoy!To follow Shahad's journey, head to @shahad.budebsFind her rankings and all about the CrossFit Games on games.crossfit.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Ultra running and adventure sports athlete Ivana Kolaric is back with us for this episode where she talks about her most recent and very exciting multi-day, non-stop adventure in New Zealand - Godzone - also known as the largest expedition race in the world. For those of you who haven't heard our first chat with Ivana on the podcast where she tells us what makes her push her limits in sports and discusses her self-supported Trans Balkan Ultra Cycling Race in 2022, don't worry, head to EP2 here: ‘TENACITY: Ultra athlete Ivana Kolaric on going from fitness to seeking the world's toughest races' .We had to get Ivana back on because we were excitedly following her as she did this 558km multi-discipline challenge, which involved 136kms of trekking, 310kms of mountain biking, 47kms of canoeing and 65kms of kayaking over 12 stages, which her team of four had to finish in 8.5 days. We don't just want to take you back in time with stories of athletes as they grow in their sports but aim to bring you their experiences from their challenges and find out how others can get involved. And that's exactly what we got from her rollercoaster journey through the Fiordland of New Zealand. We talk about how the team of four - Luke, Ivana, Nikolai and Adrian - was formed, packing gear, navigating it with only a physical map and compass (no technology allowed), the nurturing role of the support crew that met them at different stages, highlights and lowlights and how this race promotes a spirit of participation for everyone with its equitable rules. We also find out that navigating a bush in New Zealand requires a different skill, one that they couldn't have done without their master navigator Adrian, who we would like on our adventures too! Was this her hardest challenge and would she do it again? Keep listening to find out. To know more about Godzone, visit godzoneadventure.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Our guest on today's episode has had an illustrious career in gymnastics, starting at a young age when most Olympics hopefuls spend uncountable hours in the gym perfecting routines to now coaching young athletes in the sport - coming full circle in her sport. Sarah Mercer, who is from South Africa, represented Great Britain in the 1992 Olympics that took place in Barcelona. That was the ultimate goal for which, in her own words, she “put horse blinkers on” to achieve it. No injury, no amount of overtraining and not even the bureaucratic process could stop her from her road to the Olympics. In fact, she's down in the history books for a routine that is named after her - “The Mercer” But moving past her adulation and achievements in gymnastics is the trials of an athlete, and of other professional and elite athletes in gymnastics today, that is increasingly making the news in this sport. The extreme body image pressures, the physical toll and mental stress. Is it worth it to be that consumed? For Sarah, it definitely gave her everything she had hoped for in the sport, but also pushed her into acknowledging the toxic environment that she was a part of and motivated her to advocate for ways to change it. Today, Sarah works with young gymnasts to make sure that they take all the positives from the sport and train in a safe and nurturing environment. She is also coaching the team of young gymnasts who are representing the UAE at the Special Olympics in Berlin this June. In this discussion, Sarah talks about her challenges and opportunities in her career as an Olympic gymnast, and also about how to create a cultural shift in gymnastics and keep young people happier and healthier in the sport. Sarah is a coach at Simply Gymnastics. For more information, visit www.simplygymnastics.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetSarah's approach to sports and its purpose is something that we hope inspires others coaches too! Enjoy!Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

I am just back from Race Around Rwanda and Afshan and I are busy working on a whole bunch of new episodes for you. Expect a full race debrief from me and other women on the race, as well as a host of new athletes, new sports, new stories and new perspectives. We'll be back next Monday with a brand new episode but until then we wanted to reshare one of our first and favorites with Linda Krokenberger, the UAE's first female camel jockey trainer. If you're a new listener, we hope you enjoy and if you're a long time listener, we hope you enjoy again! Please don't forget to take the time to rate and review us wherever you're listening to The Mettleset! ****Camels are an integral part of the region's heritage and the embodiment of the Bedouin way of life. But seeing a woman race a camel was uncommon until last year when we started seeing images of female jockeys racing camels to the finish line go viral on social media. Our guest Linda Krockenberger, UAE's first female camel jockey trainer and the co-founder of the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre in Dubai, which is the first licensed camel riding school in the region, is to credit for this revolution in a sport that has traditionally been practised by men only.Linda's love for camels blossomed when she took a 14-day trek from Liwa in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi to Dubai on this friendly creature in 2019. She shifted her entire focus and career into building a riding centre with co-founder Obaid Al Falasi in 2021, where women felt welcome and encouraged to pursue it as a sport. The centre also established the first and only camel racing championship for female jockeys in the region last year. Now, with a majority of students at the centre being women, Linda sees the vast potential of growing the sport across the region and also leading the way in shaping the regulations around jockey safety, animal welfare and preservation of heritage in the sport. In this episode, we explore the camel racing scene in the UAE and get Linda to share memorable and pivotal moments in her journey, and the upcoming camel racing season for women, which begins on October 29. You can follow the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre on @adcrc.me , www.adcrc.meThe schedule for season two of the championship for women can be found on their Race Page . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. Linda's achievements prove that anything is possible when you are resolute in your mission. We hope it drives you to achieving yours. Enjoy! For more info, follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

If you are looking to learn about cosmetic and beauty products and the potentially harmful ingredients they contain, as well as natural and pregnancy safe cosmetics, then this episode is for you. Afshan Hussain has worked in the cosmetic industry for 15+ years and just recently launched her own beauty brand, Pregnancy Safe Cosmetics. Afshan is passionate about creating pregnancy-safe cosmetic and skin care products without synthetic ingredients that have been proven toxic to embryos, fetuses, and nursing infants. Afshan's products are designed to eliminate the stress caused by harmful ingredients that can impede embryo implantation and stress the organs of newborn infants. In this episode you will discover: How cosmetic products affect male fertility Plant-based compounds and their impact on health Side effects to look out for Cosmetic product testing Connect with Pregnancy Safe Cosmetics Website Instagram Connect more with Dr. Kiltz Website Keto + Carnivore Support - Group Kiltz Mighty Tribe Kiltz Cups Doctor Kiltz Nutritional Solutions Instagram Tiktok Facebook Twitter Amazon Books by Dr. Kiltz