Podcasts about rahaf

Rahaf Ayad är tolv år – och väger lika många kilo. Hon har svårt att känna igen sig själv på gamla bilder som är tagna innan kriget, när hon hade glänsande hår och ett livfullt leende. Efter ett och ett halvt år av krig i Gaza, är Rahaf nu ett av tusentals barn som lider av svår undernäring. Utanför Gazas gränser har lastbilar stått fullastade med mat och förnödenheter, som inte släppts in. Varför har Israel stoppat matleveranserna? Programledare: Sabina Marmullakaj. Gäster: Emma Bouvin, DN:s Mellanösternkorrespondent och Saeed Alnahhal. Producent: Måns Mosesson och Elinor Ahlborn.

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Men & Mental Health: Rahaf ‘Ray' Kobeissi's Mission To Change The Conversation

One of our most popular episodes in recent times has been the first one we did with Rahaf, who is a orthodontist, originally from Syria. It has been a year since we chatted last and much has changed, both in her personal and professsional life. In this episode (76) we talk to her about her developing career, some issues on educational approaches for learning subjects like anatomy and dentistry, and of course her continued success as a content creator on Insta - plus much more. Don't forget to check out her first episode if you have not heard that yet! 

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Topics covered : Life in Gaza, living under occupation, murder, grief, trauma, injustice.In my final episode in 2024, I speak to Palestinian mother Hala Sourani.In October 2023, Hala was married to Mohammad and they had 2 girls Shahd who was 6 and Rahaf who was 5 and they lived in Gaza.In November of that year, they tried to flee but, in the process, both Mohammad and Rahaf were murdered by Israelis. As you can imagine, this is a harrowing account of that time so please be aware before you listen but I really hope you do stay with this conversation as intense as it is and that you allow yourself to connect with Hala and the pain and injustice that she and so many have been, and continue to be, subjected to.She came to Ireland with her daughter Shahd in February and has been working as a volunteer here and remarkably she completed a MBA last month too. I wish we never had to have this conversation.I wish she was still in Gaza with her husband and girls, but that is unfortunately not the case.This is without a doubt one of the most important conversations I've ever had on Ready to be Real and I am honoured that she trusted me with it.She's not comfortable speaking about the Go Fund Me that has been set up to help her but I'm going to ask you to please consider donating what you can so that she and her daughter can try and rebuild their lives here in Ireland.They need and deserve our support. Any and all donations would be gratefully received.Fundraiser by Sarah Costello : Urgent Help For Halla & Chahd (Gazans in Ireland)Go raibh mile maith agaibh.A special word of thanks to the wonderful Kate O'Dwyer, the founder of 'Pals for Palestine' for all her help in connecting Hala and I and for all her love and guidance behind the scenes.I'll be back in the New Year with more episodes and thanks for your support as always.Until then, tabhair aire agus Nollaig Shona dhaoibh go léir.Saoirse don Phailistín. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week Rahaf Al Khatib talked about the Zionist appropriation and theft of Palestinian food culture, and how she is working to educate people through her cooking.This is the second part of her interview, where she talks about her upcoming community space, Beit Siti. In 2022 Rahaf started documenting her grandmother's recipes and sharing tips and tricks such as how to roll Eid biscuits on Instagram. She called this initiative Beit Siti, and the idea soon evolved into a community concept and catering service.In the meantime Rahaf started Falastini Food Truck and created the menu based on recipes she remembered from her childhood.Now Rahaf has started renovating a full sized kitchen and shop space for Beit Siti, which is due to open next year. In this second part of my conversation with her, she explains her vision of Beit Siti as a place to nourish community with food, culture and learning.Check out Beit Siti on Instagram and keep an eye out for their opening date and upcoming community events.Thank you for listening and thank you as always for your support.The Sunday Paper and Podcast remain independent, not for profit, and reader and listener supported.This episode was made on Wurundjeri land, this land was invaded, stolen and remains under occupation. Colonial violence continues, as does Indigenous resistance.Our theme music was made by DOBBY.This episode also features the track ‘companions of Abu Ali' by The Popular Front.Matt Chun is our executive producer.The Sunday Paper Podcast is compiled, mixed and edited by Mell Chun. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesundaypaperpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Rahaf is one of thousands of children injured during the yearlong war in Gaza. Her two legs were amputated after an Israeli bomb struck her home several months ago. St. Louis Public Radio's Ulaa Kuziez reports.

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine invites listeners to explore the critical issue of gender inequality in Lebanon, focusing on the plight of women and girls. Against the backdrop of Lebanon's compounded crises—from economic collapse to political instability—Elio sheds light on the structural gender inequalities that persist, despite Lebanon's early advancements in women's rights.Joining Elio is May-Lee Melki, a passionate advocate for women's empowerment and holistic Ministry. Together, they discuss Heart for Lebanon's comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of women in a society where gender disparities are stark. May-Lee shares her personal insights and experiences, emphasizing the Ministry's commitment to nurturing young girls' self-worth and spiritual growth within their familial and community contexts.Listeners will hear narratives, including the story of Rahaf, a young girl whose educational aspirations were cut short by societal pressures, and the transformative journey of a non-verbal girl who found her voice and protection with the help of Heart for Lebanon's programs. These stories highlight the Ministry's impact and the resilience of the girls they serve.May-Lee calls for prayer and support for Lebanon's future mothers, urging listeners to pray for the young girls labeled as vulnerable, that they may recognize their worth and potential as change agents in their communities.Don't miss this compelling episode that underscores the power of holistic Ministry and the enduring spirit of hope. Share this episode with friends, and join Heart for Lebanon's prayer Ministry by visiting heartforlebanon.org/prayer. Your prayers and support can make a difference in the lives of Lebanon's most vulnerable.

Today's guest is Dr. Yipeng Ge. A Canadian resident Doctor who was suspended from the University of Ottawa for his social media posts (might I add, he was suspended without due process or fair investigation). When the University of Ottawa decided to re-instate him, he chose to decline their offer. Instead, Dr. Yipeng Ge went to Rahaf in Gaza to provide his medical services to those in need. At the time of this episode, more than 44,000 civilians in Gaza have been killed by Israeli occupation forces since October. More than 77,800 people have been inured. The situation continues to get worse as Rahaf is now being obliterated. Dr. Yipeng Ge tells us what he saw and what the conversations he had were like. Episode Breakdown 00:00 Intro 01:58 Getting suspended from University for being a Pro-Palestinian? 05:12 The social media posts in question 09:10 Why academic institutions have failed us? 14:07 What did this Doctor see in Gaza? 25:30 Would Dr. Yiping go back to Gaza? 27:08 How to advocate and show resiliency for Palestine

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In this episode we chat to Rahaf Omran who is an Orthodontist (a what now?) a researcher, and an educator. She undertook her undergraduate and postgraduate training in Tishreen University Syria. In 2019. After that she began teaching dental students how to study dentistry in English, since Syria is the only country in the world that teaches dentistry solely in Arabic. This program became super popular among students there, and it was eventually adopted by Tishreen University as an optional subject in the curriculum. We chat about all this, her amazing success, plus her move to Glasgow and what it is like to be an educational influencer on Instagram!

Vor acht Jahren flüchtete Rahaf Aldabbagh aus ihrer Heimat Syrien. Rassistische Anfeindungen erlebt die zweifache Mutter seitdem regelmäßig im Alltag – in der Warteschlange, im Bus, im Hausflur. Eine Weiterbildung zur Kulturmittlerin im Haus der Familie in Münster hat das Leben der ausgebildeten Ingenieurin verändert. In der neuen Folge von „kannste glauben“ spricht Rahaf über ihren Neuanfang, über ihre Erfahrungen mit Rassismus und sagt, wie willkommen sie sich in Deutschland fühlt. Folge direkt herunterladen

As we grow nearer and nearer to Christmas, I hope this week's jolly episode brings you a burst of joy as you shop, wrap, bake, or hustle to get whatever checked off your Christmas list this week! In part 1, you'll hear from some of my favorite elves (BFFs) on some fabulously easy and delicious Christmas app & cocktail recipes as well as some insider tricks for parents reeling in the face of two more weeks of elf on the shelf.    In part 2, I get to chat with Santa himself!!! We get a little insight on his health journey over the past year (don't worry, he hasn't given up cookies, and neither should you!), how he and Mrs. Claus celebrate Christmas, and more.   I hope this festive episode brings you a little lightness and joy this week as we continue the advent and Christmas season!  Follow Santa J. Claus on Instagram    Elves' fav recipes: Emily's easy bacon crackers: https://www.aforkstale.com/easy-bacon-cracker-recipe/ Emily's Boursin, prosciutto crostinis: https://www.hungryhooker.com/new-recipes/cheesy-crostini-bites-84maf Madison's homemade shortbread: https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/stem-ginger-shortbread/ Ryba fudge & treats: https://ryba.com   Rahaf's spicy sweet potato bites (serves 4): 2 sweet potatoes, cut into rounds and then halved Your favorite chili oil (recipe discussed in episode)   Toss in salt, pepper and chili oil Roast at 425 for 15 minutes or until soft    Relish topping (chopped by hand or in food processor): 1/4 cup pistachios, almonds or walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup figs or dates, chopped  zest of 2 limes 1/8 cup olive oil 1 bunch of mint, roughly chopped salt to taste   Put on top of sweet potatoes and enjoy.   Elf on the shelf creative tips: https://creativelykaty.com/products/elf-on-shelfs-journey-to-the-manger-2023?_pos=1&_sid=fc9e9840f&_ss=r

If you grew up anything like me, singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat was ALL OVER your first iPod. After blowing up with her debut single, “Bubbly,” Colbie became a voice for the singers and dreamers of my generation and has since topped 15 billion streams, 2 Grammys, and is releasing her 7th solo album October of 2023.   What we love about her new album, besides that it's in the country genre this go ‘round, is how rich, raw, and vulnerable the record is as she takes us through the journey of grieving and healing forward after the end of her decades-long engagement. The tension she's learned and teaches us to hold between missing and cherishing past loves as well as embracing new seasons “Wide Open” is an invitation for listeners to live wholly human – in the hurt, the hope, and everything else Along the Way, as the album is so aptly titled.    Join me, Colbie, and our dear friend Rahaf on this week's episode to get their insights on letting go, living openhanded, and loving yourself.   Pre-save Colbie's new album, Along the Way (https://www.colbiecaillat.com/) @colbiecaillat (https://www.instagram.com/colbiecaillat/?hl=en) @rahafamer_ (https://www.instagram.com/rahafamer_/?hl=en)

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Rahaf Al-Harbi, a doctor who transitioned to modeling and acting, and her participation in international beauty pageants, acting aspirations, and more.

On this episode, Rahaf tells us about her new conundrum: how can we strive less to achieve and yet achieve all the same? She also shares the process of losing her mother in a very short period of time and the journey she undertook to uncover the many griefs and emotions she hadalready stored in her body without even knowing. We talked about the future of heart-centric leadership, and how leaders are, in essence,healers.Our opinions on the fast-paced changes of our technological ecosystem must remember at all times that human beings are fundamentally grey and so, being an optimist or a pessimist might be a very futile position to hold.Rahaf Harfoush is a Digital Anthropologist, Professor, and New York Times Best Selling Author.  She coaches people on how to become Humane Productivity practitioners and how to live creatively without sacrificing their mental, emotional, or physical well being.  She is part of France's National Digital Council and a policy fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute. She teaches Innovation and Disruptive business models at SciencesPo in Paris.

. . نشأت رهف الكردي في مدينة دير الزور في شمال شرقي سوريا، وقد كانت في فترة الطفولة هي وشقيقها ينظران الى الجسر المعلق فوق سد الفرات في المدينة بإعجاب شديد، ويحلمان معاُ أن يصبحا مهندسين، ويبنيان جسوراً عظيمة تشبه ذاك الجسر.خلال الحرب في سوريا تم تدمير الجسر الذي كانت رهف تحبه في طفولتها. لم تقتصر أثار الحرب على تدمير الجسر فحسب، بل حرمتها من شقيقها أيضاً. عاهدت رهف نفسها حينئذ بأن تصبح مهندسة لتحقق حلم الطفولة وتكرم أخيها الذي فقدته، وبدأت بالفعل بدراسة الهندسة في سوريا.ونتيجة الحرب نفسها، اضطرت رهف لإيقاف دراستها ومغادرة سوريا، ووصلت الى السويد.. لكن حلمها ظل حياً.رهف تدرس اليوم الهندسة من جديد في الجامعة بالسويد، وقد وصلت الى السنة الرابعة من دراستها، وما زالت متمسكة بتحقيق حلم الطفولة وبناء الجسور.الحلقة يتم إعادة بثها الآن في الصيفSVENSK TEXTRahaf hedrar sin bror genom att förverkliga drömmenNär Rahaf Alkurdi var liten drömde hon och hennes bror att bygga broar. När barndomens bro raserades i kriget som dödade hennes bror. Då lovade hon att bli civilingenjör och bygga broarRahaf Alkurdi växte upp i staden Dayr az-Wawr i östra Syrien. Där tittade och imponerades hon och hennes bror ofta över den mäktiga bron över floden Eufrat. De drömde om att utbilda sig till civilingenjörer och kunna konstruera mäktiga broarUnder kriget i Syrien raserades bron som Rahaf tyckte om som barn. Kriget tog inte bara bron utan även hennes egen bror. Då lovade hon sig själv att bli civilingenjör. Hon började studera i Syrien, men kriget stoppade henneMen hon behöll sin dröm levande. Nu går hon fjärde året på universitet i Sverige för att förverkliga sin drömProgrammet är en repris

Rahaaf Al-Harbi is a doctor, actor, model, and beauty pageant contestant. She became interested in a career in medicine while volunteering at a cancer society for children. A self-described “nerd,” her photographic memory aided her through school. Breaking down barriers, Rahaaf became the first ever Saudi to compete in Miss Europe Continental in Napoli. If given the chance, she would love to compete in Miss Universe. You can watch Rahaaf act on-camera in the Saudi thriller series, “Eayal Nouf.”

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Today… our guest is Laura Gassner Otting. She's one of my favorite humans. Her life has been a wild ride… BUT that ride has helped her to clarify that her SUPERPOWERS are: Identifying greatness in others…  Helping them to get unstuck…  Achieving extraordinary results… He's served in the White House as a Presidential Appointee… she's been an executive… she's founded, ran and sold her own global search firm… and now she's a bestselling author and a speaker on stages around the country! She's a frequent contributor to Good Morning America and the TODAY Show, as well as the Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily!  And Laura's 3 books have all been Wall Street Journal Bestsellers! Her BRAND NEW BOOK is called Wonderhell - Why success doesn't feel like it should and what to do about it!”  It's incredible and I can't wait to dive into it… so let's do this! WHERE TO FIND LAURA: Website www.LauraGassnerOtting.com [or www.heyLGO.com]   Facebook @heyLGO  Instagram @heyLGO Twitter @heyLGO LinkedIn: /in/heyLGO Her book WONDERHELL:  Click Here Please insert the image for her book: Her book LIMITLESS: Click Here MITCH'S NEW PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw   RELATED PODCAST DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like this episode… we think you'll dig these too!   Laura's first time on DREAM THINK DO: https://mitchmatthews.com/laura-gassner-otting/  We also talk about Rahaf Harfoush and how she helped Laura flush out the WONDERHELL concept.  It doesn't surprise me… because Rahaf is brilliant and pure awesome.  Want proof?  Check out her DREAM THINK DO episode too: https://mitchmatthews.com/263 Or check out Episode 215.  My guest is venture capitalist Greg Sands. As you'll hear… Greg's got passion… passion for life and passion for entrepreneurship. LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! Holy crap! I loved this conversation!  Laura's insights on navigating the WONDERHELL that comes when you pursue your dreams and goals was freeeegin' priceless!  But… I'm curious.   So… what's something that clicked with you?  What's something that resonated?  More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 What's inside of today's episode! 2:22 Why Laura was nervous to be on Dream Think Do! 3:51 What is “wonder-hell” and when Laura found herself there 9:21 How hard times could be an invitation to greatness 14:20 How living abundantly can unlock opportunities 19:53 What you can learn from over 100 “ceiling shatters” 25:11 A little bit of bravery goes a long way 35:50 Why being the optimist will always pay off in the end 38:16 What the journey will teach you about yourself 40:00 Mitch's minute and biggest takeaways!  

A deep dive on all things digital with Rahaf Harfoush, digital anthropologist and Executive Director of Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture. In this episode, Rahaf explains how unprepared we are as humans for the infinite ecosystem of online information. She also gives practical tips on how to manage “infobesity” by being more intentional about the ways you engage with information. Rather than allow algorithms to determine your experience, Rahaf suggests analyzing your “return on attention” when you use specific platforms: deciding what you want from each and being aware of how each affects you.She also warns against digital dependencies - using tech to regulate our nervous systems as a numbing behavior or a coping mechanism.Rahaf talks about productivity, challenging myths perpetuated by hustle culture suggesting anything that isn't traditionally productive is a waste of time. Using the example of video games, she explains how different experiences can be important and enriching. Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal asks Rahaf what she thinks about Chat GPT, the AI chatbot that is currently making waves across industries. Rahaf describes this technology as comparable to an industrial revolution for white collar workers before going into detail about how it has the potential to both help and harm. To find out why Rahaf is a tech dualist, believing every innovation is both awesome and terrible, listen to this episode. You'll also gain some great ideas on how to reach your own “information zen” state through more intentional tech engagement. 

This episode is the first in a series looking at remarkable women of the Middle East.A remarkable guest is someone who has come a long way after hardships, and my guest Rahaf Kobeissi is remarkable because of her journey from a very difficult beginning to who she is now. Her name translates to something delicate but she is far from that in a way. She stands big in front of CEO's in the Middle East, coaching them directly. She also works with women giving them the tools they need to excel. Her impact has been massive but may have been unlikely because of her journey.Rahaf Kobeissi is a well-being coach and host of the podcast "Don't be a Man About It"  and founder of Rays of Your Mental Health, after the sudden suicide of her father.Listen as we discuss03:00 What's in a name?04:25 Roots and Anchors 06:50 Culture Shock08:28 The Mother of Anchor points10:30 Relationship with Mum 12:30 Drug addict brother 14:10 Losing Dad and blaming myself17:00 The last conversation19:00 Serious self-sabotage - suicide attempts22:00 Sitting with grief - cultural challenges in getting help25:45  The Mother wound27:15: Depression Monster29:15 Choices and showing up32:00 If your cup is not full...33:45: Forgiving yourself35:45 Changing the narrative39:29 Why it's easier to blame yourself41:10 Know your worth - what the Qur'an says43:20 Don't be a Man About It47:37 Men's rights49:07 Why men suffer alone51:00 What do women have to do with it?53:42 Boys don't cry01:15 Find a pace01:01 Gratitude01:04 Happy Ray Ray Jar01:05 Messages from Dad01:07 Frank Sinatra01:09 The Universal hug01:10 No secret to happinessConnect with Rahaf Kobeissi on Twitter @RayKobeissi and her podcast Don't be a Man About ItYouTube: @mogawdatofficialInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

Let's discuss overcoming burnout with Rahaf Harfoush, a Digital Anthropologist and Best-Selling Author researching the impacts of emerging technologies on our society. Rahaf focuses on understanding the hidden behavioral shifts that are taking place as global digital infrastructures enable the unprecedented exchange of ideas, information, and opinions. She teaches “Innovation and Disruptive Business Models” at  SciencePo's School of Management & Innovation in Paris. Her third book, “Hustle & Float: Reclaim Your Creativity in a World Obsessed with Work,” was published in February 2019.Rahaf is the Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture, leading a team of researchers in exploring the implications of the first global digital culture on how we live our lives. Rahaf is a member of the German Marshall Fund's Young Transatlantic Network of Leaders. She was named a top future thinker by the Hay Literary Festival and a Young Global Changer at the G20 Think Tank Summit. In 2018, Rahaf was nominated as one of the most innovative people in France by the prestigious “Les Napoleons.”Rahaf supports organizations in navigating our new constantly connected reality to strengthen their innovation, talent management, and foresight strategies to ensure they are on top of the latest trends and best practices. Her clients include Starwood Capital Group, Estée Lauder, L'Oreal, UNESCO, The OECD, Cross Knowledge, A1, ING Direct, EuroRSG, and more. Her other books include “The Decoded Company: Know Your Talent Better Than You Know Your Customers”, and “Yes We Did: An Insider's look at how Social Media Built the Obama Brand.” Previously, she was the Associate Director of the Technology Pioneer Program at the World Economic Forum.Conquer Local is presented by Vendasta. We have proudly served 5.5+ million local businesses through 60,000+ channel partners. Learn more about Vendasta and we can help your organization or learn more about Vendasta's Affiliate Program and how our listeners (like yourself) are making up to $10,000 off referrals.Are you an entrepreneur, salesperson, or marketer? Keep the learning going in the Conquer Local Academy.

In this new season of Coffee N° 5, we welcome digital anthropologist and best-selling author Rahaf Harfoush. Rahaf deals with how brands can use new technologies to build their identity, social media content, and community-building today and in the future for millennials and Gen Z. What you'll learn:The future of influencer marketing Social media and free content creationHow TikTok changed the way we engage with ideas and communities onlineDiscord and the rise of micro-communitiesFor more information, follow Rahaf Harfoush on Instagram or Twitter or visit her website. Follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media:Instagram: @laraschmoismanFacebook: @LaraSchmoismanLinkedIn: @laraschmoismanTwitter: @LaraSchmoismanLike and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Support the showSupport the show

När Rahaf Alkurdi var liten drömde hon och hennes bror att bygga broar. När barndomens bro raserades i kriget som dödade hennes bror. Då lovade hon att bli civilingenjör och bygga broar. Rahaf Alkurdi växte upp i staden Dayr az-Wawr i östra Syrien. Där tittade och imponerades hon och hennes bror ofta över den mäktiga bron över floden Eufrat. De drömde om att utbilda sig till civilingenjörer och kunna konstruera mäktiga broar.Under kriget i Syrien raserades bron som Rahaf tyckte om som barn. Kriget tog inte bara bron utan även hennes egen bror. Då lovade hon sig själv att bli civilingenjör. Hon började studera i Syrien, men kriget stoppade henne.Men hon behöll sin dröm levande. Nu går hon fjärde året på universitet i Sverige för att förverkliga sin dröm

Ray is a speaker, trainer and podcast host running an award-winning business in the Gulf region. She talks about losing her dad & attempting suicide early in her life, but pivots over to her love and appreciation for life today. Dan & Adnan join her in a fun and experimental discussion about the various voices, names and colors in our minds. [Time Stamps]1:27 - Rahaf's Journey: Losing My Dad5:33 - My Transformations11:19 - The Beauty of Being Naive17:36 - Unlocking The Inner Child23:40 - It is always difficult before it is easy26:19 - The Voices in Our Heads32:27 - Empathy37:58 - Spreading the Message1:11 - Voices, Names & Colors44:47 - Solution vs. Comfort Oriented MindsetFollow Ray Kobeissi on Instagram @raysyourmentalhealth and on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi Follow @failforward.pod on InstagramFollow our hosts @adnanbasrai & @dubai_running_dad on InstagramWant to be a guest on the show? DM us on Instgram or LinkedIn.

في ضوء أسبوع الصحة النفسية العالمي، نصدر قصة المثابرة والشفاء من خلال بعض تجارب الحياة الأكثر صدمة. نشأت رهف في عائلة سامة. أم مكتئبة، وأخ مدمن مخدرات، وأب قام بالانتحار. هي نفسها حاولت الانتحار ليس مرة أو مرتين، بل ثلاث مرات. مع مرور الأيام وصولاً إلى يومنا الحالي، غيرت رهف حياتها وأصبحت الآن مدربة في مجال الصحة العقلية. ترقبوا سماع قصتها كاملة. قصة من شأنه أن تؤكد لكم أنكم لست وحدكم في تحمل آلام وصراعات الحياة. 

Rahaf Othman is an Illinois high school history teacher with 26 years of experience, who has a passion for helping her students make their voices heard. On this episode, she shares the stories of her students' activism during the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and over the years, and how their passions have changed not only their school but the surrounding community.

There is no doubt that we are becoming increasingly reliant on technology in our work and social lives but we need to make sure it's ethical and healthy. Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and New York Times Best-Selling Author. Her focus is on the intersections between emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture and raises some powerful questions for us to reflect on.   In this episode, Rahaf provides an objective view of the tech giants' strategy, explores the relationship between technology and burnout and shares advice on how businesses need to rethink the office space for collaboration.  If you'd like to watch all of Rahaf's interview, join the Sporting Edge Members Club to get 24/7 access to over 900 insights to accelerate your personal and professional development. Simply apply the discount code PODCAST100 in the checkout https://www.sportingedge.com/membership/ (here) to get your first month free.   Connect with Jeremy: Contact hello@sportingedge.com  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/)  Twitter https://twitter.com/thesportingedge (https://twitter.com/thesportingedge) Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdge (http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdge) Website https://www.sportingedge.com/ (https://www.sportingedge.com/)  Links mentioned: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ (The Social Dilemma) https://antisocial.io/ (AntiSocial) https://rahafharfoush.com/books (‘Hustle And Float' by Rahaf Harfoush) https://rahafharfoush.com/ (Rahaf's Website)

In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Rahaf Kobeissi, Mindset & Mental Health Coach, speak about the importance of practicing compassionate self-love to become a good leader. Specializing in breaking the stigma on men's mental health Rahaf is sharing her insights into the struggles that men face when adapting to the behavioral codes in the business world. These struggles are very similar to those that women face as it all starts from within and with the way how we feel about ourselves.To be good leaders we need to increase our self-leadership skills first. The most effective way of approaching self-leadership is creating awareness of the tone and attitude we apply towards ourselves and to shift from a highly self-critical approach to self-compassion.If you want to use this technique to become a better, more effective, and more successful leader, tune in to this episode now!About Rahaf Kobeissi:Rahaf Kobeissi, is a bilingual practicing thought leader on mental health and mindset transformation, a well-being trainer, keynote speaker, and the host of the "Don't Be A Man About It" show. She is known for breaking the stigma on men's mental health and is one of the first women in the Middle East to start a conversation on the subject.About Ulrike Seminati:Ulrike Seminati is a long-standing senior executive, coach and author. After over 20 years of being a successful leader in corporate organizations, Ulrike believes that female leadership is one of the biggest untapped potentials in the world. She is combining all her experience and years of excelling in the corporate world with powerful self-development techniques and gives it to hard workers like you, allowing you to flourish, realize the root causes of your struggle, and finally land that leadership spot you're after!Get your free e-book “Top 10 Achievers' Lessons” by clicking here!Outline of the Episode:[03:40] How our biased views influence what we do[06:31] The most common challenges that men are facing[08:38] Being able to communicate your emotions[09:57] It all starts from within[12:44] Shifting to self-love and changing your narrative[16:02] Shifting to self-love is a rewarding process[19:55] Starting your day in the right way[22:21] Self-compassion to improve your leadership style[26:44] Getting the right help to make it happenResources of Rahaf Kobeissi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raysyourmentalhealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaysYourMentalHealthConnect with Ulrike!Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/empoweringfemaleleaders/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowering-female-leaders/ Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com

På kort tid har to palestinske journalister blitt skutt og drept av Israelske styrker. Hvordan påvirker dette pressefriheten i landet? Reportere: Emma Nordsteien og Helena Schroeder Intervjuobjekt: Rahaf Shouli Musikk: Blue.Sessions

Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and New York Times Best-Selling Author who focuses on the intersections between emerging technology, leadership, and digital culture. She is the Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture, a Visiting Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, and teaches at Sciences Politique's School of Management and Innovation in Paris. Rahaf was named to France's National Digital Council in 2021 and was a member of President Macron's commission on the impact of technology on democracy. Formerly, Rahaf was the Associate Director of the Technology Pioneer Program at the World Economic Forum in Geneva. Rahaf's accomplishments have been recognized by Thinkers50, the Canadian Arab Institute, the G20 Global Think Tank Summit, the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, and the Hay Literary Festival among others. Rahaf is an accomplished author. Her first book, Yes We Did: An Insider's Look at How Social Media Built the Obama Brand, chronicled her experiences as a member of Barack Obama's digital media team during the 2008 Presidential elections and explored how social networking revolutionized political campaign strategy. Rahaf co-authored The Decoded Company: Know Your Talent Better Than You Know your Customers alongside Leerom Segal, Aaron Goldstein, and Jay Goldman. Her most recent book is Hustle & Float: Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work. She is currently working on her next book, Humane Productivity, which is due out in 2023. In her spare time, Rahaf writes fiction under the alias Hanna Noble. Her second novel, entitled The Reckoning, will be released in August 2022. Read the show notes here: https://bwmissions.com/one-away-podcast/

On this week's episode, we're talking about how technology and social media impact our mental health, and has led to a mental health crisis that some have called “the next global pandemic.” From the algorithms that decide what we see to the marketing tricks designed to keep us constantly engaged, we explore how our assumptions about work have led to a feedback loop that keeps us feeling worse about ourselves for longer. But never fear! At the Tech Humanist Show, we're about finding solutions and staying optimistic, and I spoke with some of the brightest minds who are working on these problems. Guests this week include Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips, John C. Havens, Rahaf Harfoush, Emma Bedor Hiland, and David Ryan Polgar. The Tech Humanist Show is a multi-media-format program exploring how data and technology shape the human experience. Hosted by Kate O'Neill. To watch full interviews with past and future guests, or for updates on what Kate O'Neill is doing next, subscribe to The Tech Humanist Show hosted by Kate O'Neill channel on YouTube. Full Transcript: Kate: Hello humans! Today we look at a global crisis that's affecting us all on a near-daily basis… No, not that one. I'm talking about the other crisis—the one getting a lot less media attention: the Global Mental Health Crisis. In December, Gallup published an article with the headline, “The Next Global Pandemic: Mental Health.” A cursory Google search of the words “mental health crisis” pulls up dozens of articles published just within the past few days and weeks. Children and teenagers are being hospitalized for mental health crises at higher rates than ever. And as with most topics, there is a tech angle: we'll explore the role technology is playing in creating this crisis, and what we might be able to do about it. Let's start with social media. For a lot of us, social media is a place where we keep up with our friends and family, get our news, and keep people updated on what we're doing with our lives. Some of us have even curated feeds specifically with positivity and encouragement to help combat what we already know are the negative effects of being on social media too long. There's a downside to this, though, which I spoke about with Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips, the author of The Future of Feeling: Building Empathy in a Tech-Obsessed World. Kaitlin: I wrote about this a little bit in an article about mental health culture on places like Instagram and Pintrest where you have these pretty images that have nice sayings and sort of the commodification of things like anxiety and depression and it's cool to be not okay, but then you're comparing your ‘not-okay'ness to other people's. Kate: We've even managed to turn ‘being not okay' into a competition, which means we're taking our attempts to be healthy and poisoning them with feelings of inferiority and unworthiness, turning our solution back into the problem it was trying to solve. One of the other issues on social media is the tendency for all of us to engage in conversations–or perhaps ‘arguments' is a better word–with strangers that linger with us, sometimes for a full day or days at a time. Kaitlin explains one way she was able to deal with those situations. Kaitlin: Being more in touch with what our boundaries actually are and what we're comfortable and capable of talking about and how… I think that's a good place to start for empathy for others. A lot of times, when I've found myself in these kind of quagmire conversations (which I don't do so much anymore but definitely have in the past), I realized that I was anxious about something, or I was being triggered by what this person is saying. That's about me. I mean, that's a pretty common thing in pscyhology and just in general—when someone is trolling you or being a bully, it's usually about then. If we get better at empathizing with ourselves, or just setting better boundaries, we're going to wade into these situations less. I mean, that's a big ask. For Millennials, and Gen Z, Gen X, and anyone trying to survive right now on the Internet. Kate: But social media doesn't make it easy. And the COVID pandemic only exacerbated the issues already prevalent within the platforms. Part of the problem is that social media wasn't designed to make us happy, it was designed to make money. John C. Havens, the Executive Director of the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, elaborates on this idea. John: Often times, the value is framed in exponential growth, right? Not just profit. Exponential Growth is an ideology that's not just about getting some profit or speed, it's about doing this. But when you maximize any one thing, other things by definition take less of a focus. And especially with humans, that can be things like mental health. This is not bad or evil, but it is a decision. And in this case it's a key performance indicator decision, the priority is to get something to market, versus, how can we get something to market focused on well-being? How can we make innovation about mental health? Kate: The upside is that our time indoors led some people to more quickly realize the issues with technology and its effects on us. Early in the pandemic, I spoke with Rahaf Harfoush — a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and Best-Selling Author who focuses on the intersections between emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture — about what she learned about our relationship to technology during that time. Rahaf: For me I think it just amplified a lot of the issues with the way we were using tech before. I noticed in my social networks and friend groups, people were home more, so what can we do but turn to our online, to this never-ending content and distraction and connections. And in the first couple weeks, everyone was about the Zoom everything, and then there was a Zoom burnout… for me, there's a couple big issues at play. The first is that we have more bandwidth because we're at home, so we're consuming more information. A lot of these platforms leverage this addictive constant-refresh, breaking-news cycle, and with something as complex and nuanced as COVID, a lot of us were glued to our screens refreshing refreshing refreshing… that was not the best thing I could have done for my mental well being or anxiety. At one point I was like, “i need to step away!” because I was just addicted to the news of instead of increasing knowledge. And the other thing is that for many people, the forced pause made us realize that we use productivity as a coping mechanism, and what does it mean that we have more time? A lot of people started trying to make their personal time as productive as their professional time—pushing themselves to pick up 10 new hobbies and learn 10 new languages and take 10 new classes! One or two of those things is great, but I really saw people loading up. That was a good indication to me of our lack of comfort with not doing anything. I noticed I was guilting myself for not writing and not learning and then I was like, you know what? we're undergoing this immensely traumatic, super-stressful thing… it's okay to not do anything, like that's fine. Kate: If you're anything like me, that's a lot easier said than done. Even if you've mostly resumed your life as normal, you're probably still in the habit of working all day, and then filling your free time with more work, hobbies, or time on social media. I asked Rahaf what someone trapped in this cycle could do about it. Rahaf: Your brain needs at least a week to just unwind from the stress of work. If you're just constantly on planes and in deliverables and client stuff… you're never going to take the time to imagine new opportunities for yourself. The trick is we have to balance periods of actually producing the thing with periods of intangible creativity. A lot of the thinking you can't see—in our culture, we don't like things that we can't see. But how many of us have gone for a walk about got that idea, or were daydreaming and got that idea? So creatives, we need that downtime. And by the way, downtime isn't taking a coffee break and being on social media. Downtime is really downtime. Daydreaming, just letting your brain go. Which is why we need a different framework, because for a writer or strategist, like you, you spend so much time thinking about things… but to think about things, you need the time to think about them!” Kate: Most of us don't have the luxury to just shut off our Internet usage entirely. If you're someone, like most of us, who needs technology to get by. , how do we find that balance? And why is it so difficult? Rahaf: I think it's because we've shamed ourselves into thinking if we're not doing stuff, it's a waste. And that's the problem, the problem is intentional recovery, prioritizing and choosing rest, that's really hard for us, because we constantly hear these stories of CEOs and celebrities, and Elon Musk sleeping on the floor of his factory, and Tim Cooke waking up at 4:30 in the morning, and we think, I can't take a nap, I can't watch a movie, I can't go for a walk, because then I'm not really committed to being successful! And that's the most toxic belief system we've incorporated into our society today, especially for creatives. The breakthrough that I had was that it's not actually about systems or organizations, it's about us as people. We are our hardest taskmasters, we will push ourselves to the limit, even when other people tell us to take a break. If we're gonna move to a more humane productivity mindset, we have to have some uncomfortable conversations about the role of work in our lives, the link between our identity and our jobs and our self-worth, our need for validation with social media and professional recognition, our egos… all of these things battle it out, which is why I can't just come on here and be like, “okay guys, take a break here, do this…” we're not going to do it! We really have to talk about, ‘growing up, what did your parents teach you about work ethic?' how is that related to how you see yourself? Who are the people that you admire? And then there are statements you can ask yourself, like “if you work hard, anything is possible!” All these things, you can start testing your relationship with work, and you start to see that we have built a relationship with work psychologically where we feel like if we don't work hard enough, we're not deserving. And not only do we have to work hard, we have to suffer! We have to pull all-nighters! Think of the words we use, ‘hustle' and ‘grind'… these horrible verbs! The reason that's important to dig into is that our views about our work become assumptions that we don't question. We don't ever stop and say, ‘does this belief actually allow me to produce my best possible work, or is it just pushing me to a point where I'm exhausted and burnt out? The second thing is, a lot of the stories we've been told about success aren't true. As a super-quick example, if there's an equation for success, most people think it's “hard work = success.” But in reality, while hard work is important, it's not the only variable. Where you're born, your luck, your gender, your race… all of these things are little variables that add into the equation. So what I don't like about “hard work = success,” it's that the flip side of that tells people, “if you're not successful, it's because you aren't working hard enough.” And part of the awakening is understanding that there are other factors at play here, and we're all working pretty hard! We don't need more things telling us that we're not enough and we're not worthy. Rahaf: When I had my own burnout, I knew better but didn't do better. That was really frustrating to me, it's like, I have the knowledge, why could I not put the knowledge to practice? And then I realized, all these belief systems and stories are embedded in every IG meme and every algorithm that asks you to refresh every 10 seconds, and every notification that interrupts your time, and the design of these tools to socially shame people for not responding fast enough. With Whatsapp for example, the blue checkmark that lets you know if someone has seen your message. What is that if not social pressure to respond? We've also shaped technology to amplify the social norms that if you're ‘left on read,' that's a breach of etiquette. Kate: We, as a culture, believe things about success that aren't true. Then, we program those beliefs into our technology, and that technology ramps up and exacerbates the speed at which we're exposed to those flawed ideas. It creates a downward spiral for the user — or, the person using these platforms — to believe these untrue truths more deeply, broadening the disconnect between our ideal selves and reality. And yet, despite these outside forces at play, there is an urge to place responsibility on the user, to say that each of us is solely responsible for our own mental health. Emma Bedor Hiland — the author of Therapy Tech: The Digital Transformation of Mental Healthcare — calls this “Responsibilization” Emma: I draw from the work of Michelle Foucault who writes about neo-liberalism too. So the way I use it in the book is to say that there is an emphasis when we talk about neo-liberalism upon taking responsibility for yourself, anything that could be presumably in your control. And in this day and age, we're seeing mental health, one's own mental health, being framed as something we can take responsibility for. So in tandem with this rollback of what would ideally be large-scale support mechanisms, local mental health facilities to help people in need, we're seeing an increasing emphasis upon these ideas like ‘use the technology that you can get for free or low cost to help yourselves.' But at the same time, those technologies literally don't speak to or reflect an imagined user who we know in this country need interventions most badly. Kate: Thankfully, we live in a world where once a problem has been identified, some enterprising people set out to design a potential solution. Some of those solutions have been built into our technology, with ‘screen time tracking' designed for us to think twice about whether we should spend more time on our phones, and Netflix's “are you still watching?” feature that adds a little friction into the process of consuming content. When it comes to mental health specifically, there is a growing Telemental Healthcare industry, including online services such as BetterHelp, Cerebral, or Calmerry. These, however, may not be the solutions we want them to be. Emma: “A lot of my research, it's so interesting looking back at it now, my interviews with people who provide tele-mental health were conducted prior to the pandemic. It was really challenging at that time to find people who were advocates and supporters of screen-based mental health services, they told me that their peers sort of derided them for that because of this assumption that when care is screen-based, it is diluted in fundamental ways that impact the therapeutic experience. Which is understandable, because communication is not just about words or tone or what we can see on a screen, there's so much more to it. But when interactions are confined to a screen, you do lose communicative information. One of the things I've grappled with is I don't want it to seem like I don't think telemental health is an important asset. One of my critiques is that a lot of the times in our discussions, we assume people have access to the requisite technologies and access to infrastructure that makes telemental healthcare possible in the first place. Like having smart devices, even just Smartphones, if not a laptop or home computer station, as well as reliable access to an internet connection, in a place where they could interface with a mental healthcare provider. So a lot of the discourse is not about thinking about those people whatsoever, who due to the digital divide or technology gap, even using technology couldn't interface with a healthcare provider. Some of my other concerns are related to the ways our increased emphasis and desire to have people providing screen-based care also are actually transforming people who provide that care, like psychiatrists, psychologists, etc, into members of the digital gig economy, who have to divide up their time in increasingly burdensome ways, and work in ways where their employment tends to be increasingly tenuous. Relatedly, I am also worried about platforms. I know people are becoming more familiar with the idea that these places exist that they can go to on their laptops or wherever, assuming they have that technology, and be connected to service providers, but as we've seen with Crisis Text Line, there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about those platforms which become hubs of collecting and aggregating and potentially sharing user data. So while I think telemental healthcare services are important, I'd like to see dedication of resources not just to technologically facilitated care, but using that care to direct people to in-person care as well. We know due to the COVID Pandemic, we saw so many people offering services that were solely screen-based, and for good reason. A lot of clinics that provided healthcare for people without insurance or who are living, considered in poverty, relied upon in-person clinic services, and haven't been able to get them due to their shuttering due to the pandemic. So I worry about the people who we don't talk about as much as I worry about the negative consequences and affects of mental healthcare's technologization Kate: So while some people's access to mental healthcare has increased with technology, many of the people who need it most have even less access to help. On top of that, the business model of these platforms makes it so that healthcare professionals have to work harder for longer in order to make their living. On top of all this, as a means of sustaining the companies themselves, they sometimes turn to sharing user data, which is a major concern for myriad reasons, one of which is people who use that data to create predictive algorithms for mental health. Next, Emma elaborates on this concept. Emma: People have been trying this for a number of years; aggregating people's public social media posts and trying to make predictive algorithms to diagnose them with things like ADHD, depression, anxiety… I'm still unsure how I feel about trying to make predictive algorithms in any way that try to make predictions in any way about when people are likely to harm themselves or others, simply because of how easy it is to use that type of software for things like predictive policing. I write in the book as well that people want to harness internet data and what people do on social media to try to stop people from violent behavior before it starts, so it's very much a slippery slope, and that's why I find data sharing in the realm of mental health so difficult to critique, because of course I want to help people, but I'm also concerned about privacy. Kate: For those saying, “but what about the free services? Things like Crisis Text Line or Trevor Project?” Emma: Crisis Text Line, when it comes into fruition in 2013 and it says, “we can meet people where they are by allowing them to communicate via text when they're experiencing crises”… I think that's a really laudable thing that was done, and that people thought it was an intervention that could save lives, and based on research from external and internal researchers, we know that is the case. But for people who might not be aware, Crisis Text Line doesn't put people in contact with professional mental healthcare workers, instead it's often people who have no background or training in mental healthcare services, and instead go through training and serve as volunteers to help people in dire moments need and crisis. In Therapy Tech I also describe how I perceive that as a form of exploitative labor, because although in the past there were conversations about whether to provide financial compensation for volunteers, they ultimately decided that by emphasizing the altruistic benefits of volunteering, that sort of payment wasn't necessary. And then I compare that to Facebook's problematic compensation of its content moderators, and the fact that those moderators filed a lawsuit against Facebook—although it hasn't been disclosed what the settlement was, at least there's some acknowledgement that they experienced harm as a result of their work, even if it wasn't volunteering. So I do take some issue with Crisis Text Line and then, in relation to neo-liberalism and responsibilization, again I feel that CTL is not the ultimate solution to the mental healthcare crisis in this country, or internationally, and CTL has created international partners and affiliates. I underwent training for a separate entity called Seven Cups of Tea which is both a smartphone app as well as an internet-accessible platform on a computer. And Seven Cups of Tea's training, compared to what I know CTL volunteers have to go through, is incredibly short and I would characterize as unhelpful and inadequate. For me it took 10 minutes, and I can't imagine it would take anyone more than a half hour. So the types of things I learned were how to reflect user statements back to them, how to listen empathetically but also not provide any advice or tell them what to do, because you never know who's on the other end! At the time I conducted the research, I started to volunteer on the platform. A lot of the messages I got were not from people who were experiencing mental distress necessarily, but from people who just wanted to chat or abuse the platform. But even though I only had a few experiences with people who I felt were genuinely experiencing mental distress, I still found those experiences to be really difficult for me. That could be just because of who I am as a person, but one of the things I've realized or feel and believe, is that my volunteering on the platform was part of a larger-scale initiative of 7CoT to try to differentiate between who would pay for services after I suggested to them because of my perception of them experiencing mental distress, and those whose needs could be fulfilled by just being mean to me, or having their emotions reflected back to them through superficial messaging. I very rarely felt that I was able to help people in need, and therefore I feel worse about myself for not being able to help as though it's somehow my fault, related to this idea of individual responsibilization. Me with my no knowledge, or maybe slightly more than some other volunteers, feeling like I couldn't help them. As though I'm supposed to be able to help them. I worry about the fatalistic determinism types of rhetoric that make it seem like technology is the only way to intervene, because I truly believe that technology has a role to play, but is not the only way. Kate: Technology isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So if the products and services we've built to help us aren't quite as amazing as they purport themselves to be, is there a role for tech interventions in mental health scenarios? Emma explains one possible use-case. Emma: I think technology can help in cases where there are immediate dangers. Like if you see someone upload a status or content which says there is imminent intent to self-harm or harm another person. I think there is a warrant for intervention in that case. But we also know that there are problems associated with the fact that those cries for help (or whatever you want to call them) are technologically mediated and they happen on platforms, because everything that happens via a technology generates information / data, and then we have no control, depending on the platform being used, over what happens with that data. So I'd like to see platforms that are made for mental health purposes or interventions be held accountable in that they need to be closed-circuits. It needs to be that they all pledge not to engage in data sharing, not engage in monetization of user data even if it's not for-profit, and they need to have very clear terms of service that make very evident and easily-comprehendible to the average person who doesn't want to read 50 pages before agreeing, that they won't share data or information. Kate: Now, I do like to close my show with optimism. So first, let's go to Rahaf once again with one potential solution to the current tech issues plaguing our minds. Rahaf: To me one of the most important things that we need to tackle—and I don't know why we can't just do this immediately—we need to have the capacity on any platform that we use to turn off the algorithm. Having an algorithm choose what we see is one of the biggest threats, because think about all the information that you consume in a day, and think about how much of that was selected for you by an algorithm. We need to have an ability to go outside of the power that this little piece of code has to go out and select our own information, or hold companies accountable to produce information that is much more balanced. Kate: And that sounds like a great solution. But how do we do that? We don't control our technology, the parent companies do. It's easy to feel hopeless… unless you're my friend David Ryan Polgar, a tech ethicist and founder of All Tech Is Human, who's here to remind us that we aren't bystanders in this. I asked him what the most important question we should be asking ourselves is at this moment, and he had this to say. David: What do we want from our technology? This is not happening to us, this is us. We are part of the process. We are not just magically watching something take place, and I think we often times forget that. The best and brightest of our generation should not be focused on getting us to click on an ad, it should be focused on improving humanity. We have major societal issues, but we also have the talent and expertise to solve some of these problems. And another area that I think should be focused on a little more, we are really missing out on human touch. Frankly, I feel impacted by it. We need to hug each other. We need to shake hands as Americans. I know some people would disagree with that, but we need warmth. We need presence of somebody. If there was a way that if we ended this conversation and like, we had some type of haptic feedback, where you could like, pat me on the shoulder or something like that… everybody right now is an avatar. So I need to have something to say like, “Kate! You and I are friends, we know each other! So I want a greater connection with you than with any other video that I could watch online. You are more important than that other video.” But right now it's still very two dimensional, and I'm not feeling anything from you. And I think there's going to have to be a lot more focus on, how can I feel this conversation a little more. Because I mean listen, people are sick and tired right now, ‘not another Zoom call!' But if there was some kind of feeling behind it, then you could say, “I feel nourished!” whereas now, you can sometimes feel exhausted. We're not trying to replace humanity, what we're always trying to do is, no matter where you stand on an issue, at the end of the day, we're actually pretty basic. We want more friends, we want more love… there are actual base emotions and I think COVID has really set that in motion, to say, hey, we can disagree on a lot in life, but what we're trying to do is get more value. Be happier as humans, and be more fulfilled. Be more educated and stimulated. And technology has a major role in that, and now, it's about saying how can it be more focused on that, rather than something that is more extractive in nature? Kate: Whether we like it or not, the Internet and digital technology play a major role in our collective mental health, and most of the controls are outside of our hands. That can feel heavy, or make you want to throw in the towel. Those feelings are valid, but they aren't the end of the story. I asked David for something actionable, and this is what he had to say. David: Get more involved in the process. Part of the problem is we don't feel like we can, but we're going to have to demand that we are, and I think frankly some of this is going to come down to political involvement, to say ‘we want these conversations to be happening. We don't want something adopted and deployed before we've had a chance to ask what we actually desire.' So that's the biggest part is that everyone needs to add their voice, because these are political issues, and right now people think, ‘well, I'm not a techie!' Guess what? if you're carrying around a smartphone… Kate: All the more reason we need you! David: Right! We need everybody. Technology is much larger. Technology is society. These are actually social issues, and I think once we start applying that, then we start saying, ‘yeah, I can get involved.' And that's one of the things we need to do as a society is get plugged in and be part of the process. KO: There are a lot of factors that contribute to our overall sense of happiness as humans. And although it may sound like a cliche, some of those factors are the technologies that we use to make our lives easier and the algorithms that govern the apps we thought we were using to stay connected. But that doesn't mean things are hopeless. If we keep talking about what matters to us, and make an effort to bring back meaningful human interaction, we can influence the people building our technology so that it works for our mental health, instead of against it.

من عرش الجمال إلى عرش التمثيل، ضيفتي اليوم ملكة بأناقتها وتمثيلا وأخلاقا، ورح نحكي أكتر عن كتير مواضيع

Meet Rahaf Khatib - an 25 time half marathon runner, 11 time marathoner, stay at home mother to three and the first Syrian to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors. She was heavily noted for her Ted X speech and for being a top ten finalist in the 2015 Runner's World cover search. This two time sprint triathlete appeared in places like CNN, Strong Fitness Magazine and Women's Health. Rahaf Khatib and Latoya Shauntay Snell touch on the lack of adequate coverage and representation in mainstream media for Muslim athletes. In this episode, they will touch on the lack of fitness gear like properly fitted hijabs, religious modesty to an open call to companies to collaborate with Muslim influencers. Both ladies speak on motherhood and the horrible atrocities that are taking place in Palestine. Through their candid discussion, their hopes to is to break through harmful stereotypes that thrive in and outside of sports.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Rahaf speaks about how she lost her father. [1:44] The first time Rahaf felts her father's presence is described. [5:30] Signs that Rahaf uses to recognise her father's presence is described. [8:29] Healing and the importance of these moments with her father are described. [11:17] Rahaf explains how she supports men's mental health through coaching. [14:54] Rahaf discusses the signs that help her believe she has found her life's mission. [18:48] Rahaf discusses ways for individuals to feel connected to those who have passed. [20:58] The change of Rahaf's definition of success is described. [25:13] Steps Rahaf takes when having a bad day is discussed. [26:28] Advice for those who feel they have lost their trust is given. [28:56]

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Rahaf Kobeissi - to talk about losing loved ones & finding yourself, overcoming depression & suicidal mindset, ultimately finding the courage to thrive and help others. About Rahaf: Rahaf Raef Kobeissi, a mindset, and mental health coach founded Rays Your Mental Health following her dad's suicide in 2010 with the aim to raise awareness of mental health and to save stressed business leaders from unhealthy decisions, and help them find their true selves behind their titles and wealth. She believes that with the right set of mindset, tools, and awareness, more business leaders will overcome their fears and blocks, live healthier lifestyles, and reach their full potential. Her life was a chain of tragedies. From surviving 3 suicide attempts to the loss of both of her parents to her brother accidentally killing someone in her house with an overdose drug injection, she succeeded to thrive amongst all the tragedies which she now proudly holds as her life trophies. Nothing makes her happier than serving business leaders, either 1 - 1 or in groups, to help them find inner peace and balance or add more value to their lives. Especially in Mental Health and Personal Development. When she is not wearing her coaching cap, she hosts the "Don't Be A Man About It' show to give the depressed men a voice and encourage them to speak up about their mental health struggles. On a personal level, Rahaf aka Ray, is an ambivert who appreciates coffee-versations, reading, yoga, kickboxing, outdoor activities, and movies. About your host: Elena Agaragimova is the co-founder of Bessern (https://www.bessern.co/)

What is the difference between the technical and social roots of bias in AI? How effective are current approaches really to mitigating bias? What are the pros and cons of these different approaches? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and so much more in this month's EI Expert interview with Rahaf Albalkhi.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

In this episode of #TheSpeakerShow, Sean Pillot de Chenecey interviews the strategist, digital anthropologist, and best-selling author Rahaf Harfoush, who focuses on the intersections of emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture. An engaging and passionate speaker, Rahaf has been sharing her insights on technology and innovation since 2006 and has spoken at over 70 keynotes worldwide.   In her New York Times best-selling book, “The Decoded Company: Know Your Talent Better Than You Know Your Customers,” Rahaf explored how big data and predictive analytics can be used proactively to improve recruitment, learning and development, and organizational culture. In her most recent book, “Hustle and Float” Rahaf shifts her focus to the societal implications of our contemporary work culture and explores the pressures being faced by knowledge workers as market conditions demand an increasingly innovative and agile workforce.   In this fascinating episode, Rahaf discusses her viewpoints (some of which reference her 'Overwhelmed / Overloaded / Overworked' speech at 'The Recovery Summit') on issues including:  Productivity Culture and 'Performance Protocol' Collective Trauma and Information Overload Prioritising an Intentional Recovery Conducting an Energy & Attention Audit Surveillance Capitalism, Privacy & Public Safety  

In our sixth episode, your intrepid hosts examine what it takes to be a whole person, to be in a relationship with another whole person, and how important having your own creative outlet is. Our theme music is Carefree by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Show Notes: Artie Wu: https://presidelife.com Rahaf's Adulting List: https://medium.com/@rahafharfoush/adulting-in-times-of-covid19-7ae952b170d0 Emily Lyons' Mind Your Business podcast How to Date in 2020 episode. Wide ranging interview between Emily and Michelle Apples, one her professional matchmakers from Lyons Elite Matchmaking. Includes a conversation about being a whole person in relationships - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mind-your-business-podcast/id1486818624?i=1000479796077 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D3cvgyVMcYcQaomP47f5j The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck. Buy here: https://markmanson.net/books/subtle-art All this Stoic stuff is Ryan Holiday's fault: https://ryanholiday.net Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now Bruce Lipton - The Biology of Belief: https://www.brucelipton.com/books/biology-of-belief Bessel van der Kolk - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/06/20/the-body-keeps-the-score-van-der-kolk/ Wattpad connects a global community of 80 million readers and writers through the power of story: http://wattpad.com Julia Cameron - The Artist's Way: https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/ Abi Daré - The Girl with the Louding Voice: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621991/the-girl-with-the-louding-voice-by-abi-dare/ Margaret Atwood - The Testaments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Testaments Leigh Stein - Self Care: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623540/self-care-by-leigh-stein/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/banterful/message

Today's episode is all about How To Manage Your Mental Health During the Pandemic. and today's guest is no than other Rahaf Kobeissi also known as Ray. Because her mission in life is to give Rays of Hope in the lives of people she encounter. whether it's through her coaching or people like you and I whom she's inspiring and impacting by listening to her message either by TV shows, podcast insterviews and her social media channels. Couple of Key TakeAways in this episode: 1. How can people cope-up and stay motivated during the crisis? 2. Importance of support systems 3. Learning to Meditate and Creating Routines 4. DIfference of Done List vs. To Do List. 5. If You've been laid off or on forced leave how to manage fear,stress, and anxiety during the crisis 6. Overcoming Self-Doubt 7. How Stress Can Destroy Your Relationships 8. Importance of Knowing Your Partner's Love Language 9. Get to know Rahaf Kobeissi as a person, her journey how she transitioned from Media, PR to Life Coach. If you enjoy this episode pls. feel free to share this with your friends, family and network. Know more about Rahaf's work https://raysyourmentalhealth.com/ @aysyourmentalhealth   --

Rahaf Harfoush (@rahafharfoush) is a digital anthropologist, bestselling author, and speaker researching the impacts of emerging technologies on our society and is focused on deep (and often hidden) behavioral shifts that are taking place within organizations and individuals in this digital era. She also teaches Innovation and Disruptive Business Models at SciencePo's Masters of Finance and Economics Program in Paris and is the author of Hustle & Float, The Decoded Company and Yes We Did! (an inside look at how Obama used social media to win in 2008. Rahaf's also the Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture, a thinktank, and special projects agency focused on the intersection of technology and culture.To listen to the entire episode, visit: https://disruptors.fm/96-polarization-powerful-billionaires-and-the-eroding-effects-of-inequality-rahaf-harfoush/

In Episode 43, Rahaf and I chat about when cooking became a passion, what it is like being a women in this industry and her experience on Chopped and much more! Rahaf learned early on how to cook and why cooking brought her so much joy. She was raised in a pretty big family and […]

Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist and Author who has a powerful message to share in this episode of the Podcast. In a world where we are taught that attention is a measure of success and that our success determines our worth, the true value of self has become distorted. Take a listen to our discussion, it might just be exactly what you're needing to hear.To find out more about Rahaf's latest book, Hustle and Float, head on over to HustleandFloat.comYou can connect with Rahaf on any social media platform as @RahafHarfoush See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

Famed broadcaster Sue Prestedge joins Scott Radley, to share her insight on the top stories of the week. Get ready for the weekend and the bad weather with the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Guest: Sue Prestedge

On our plate for this episode…. Eye on Islam While on vacation with her family in Kuwait, 18-year old Rahaf al-Qunun escaped in a bid to seek asylum in Australia. Detained by Thai authorities at the request of the Barbaric State, social media put pressure on Thai immigration officials to rescind their original decision to repatriate her into the clutches of her patriarchal family. Now she's on her way to Canada, and that makes me very proud of this great nation. In an era where social media is all too often used to punish those who do not meet ideological purity tests, this is a win. Pressure from the Council on American-Islamic Relations has forced Amazon to remove certain products including door and bath mats they deemed offensive as they were imprinted with Islamic calligraphy, references to the Prophet Muhammad and Quranic scripture. I'd be more conciliatory to this had CAIR kept its big mouth shut and not said some very disturbing things. Married women in the Barbaric State of KSA rejoice! You can get the news that your husband has divorced you via a text message. How progressive! (I'm not making this up.) Catholic Watch The anti-Christ has been revealed! The head of the Russian Orthodox Church says the data-gathering capacity of devices such as smartphones risks bringing humanity closer to his arrival. Too late! Google is already here. Here we go again…. German cardinal Walter Brandmüller makes the claim that homosexuality is to blame for the Catholic Church's predatory priest scandals. We unpack what he has to say in terms of not only his premises, but to their logical conclusions, ones he won't like at all. The Regressive Left Files More fallout from the “Sokal Squared” debacle. Portland State University doubles down and brings up charges of ethical misconduct because…. Wait for it! Peter Boghossian did not seek prior institutional approval for the use of human subjects in the “grievance studies” hoax. I kid you not. Heavyweights such as Robert Sopalsky and Steven Pinker get behind Peter in support.

The Roy Green Show Podcast - Earlier this week in court in Saskatchewan, Jaskarit Singh Sidhu pleaded guilty to all 29 charges related to the horrific crash between his B-train semi-truck and a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.  The families of all who lost their lives or were injured in the collision will now be spared a trial, which Sidhu's lawyer suggests is what Sidhu wanted. Roy talks to Scott Thomas, a father who lost his son in the crash. Later, Roy asks Scott Newark what sentence might Jaskarit Singh Sidhu expect, and how much influence will Victims' Impact Statements might have on the sentencing? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said nothing of significance about Canada's oil industry and energy sector, while in Regina earlier in the week. He also said nothing reassuring to foreign investors who have written to him, urging him to support the oil sands. All the while, there remains the issue of the rights of First Nations, regarding pipeline construction and natural resources development.  Our guest argues that the planned convoy of trucks from Red Deer, Alberta, to Ottawa, to deliver a noisy protest against federal policies and legislation placed in the way of pipelines is the wrong approach. Roy speaks with Ken Coates, to find out why he believes there should instead be a massive convoy of tanker trucks, filled to the brim with oil, making their way to Alberta and deliver that oil to Vancouver. Canada granted asylum to a Saudi teen who fled alleged family abuse. The teen's claim is she is being abused by her family and if she had been forced to return, she would have been killed.  The UN declared Rahaf al-Qunun a refugee and requested Australia take her in, then the UN withdrew its request of Australia and now she is in Canada. What is the story here? Guests: Scott Thomas, Father of Evan Thomas, who played for the Humboldt Broncos Scott Newark, former Alberta Crown prosecutor, professor at SFU, former senior policy advisor to a federal Minister for Public Safety, former executive director for the Canadian Police Association Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan. Bill Simpson, Contributor to EnergyNow, teaches pipeline codes and regulations for the North American Standards Assessment Corp. Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“For me, innovation is less about technology and rather about an attitude that anybody can have.” - Rahaf Harfoush Meet Rahaf Harfoush. She is a strategist, digital anthropologist and best-selling author who focuses on disruptive technology, innovation and digital culture. She is the founder of Red Thread Inc., a think tank and consulting agency on digital trends. In this conversation, Rahaf and I discuss what innovation means to her and how we can foster more of it throughout the world. She encourages us to question our beliefs, habits or attitudes as things we just “do” because they have become second nature. We explore what squanders creativity and what we can do to nurture creativity and curiosity instead. Plus hear us dissect and break down the term “busy” - a part of this discussion you don't want to miss if you find yourself saying, “I'm busy”. Want to create a soundbite series for your audience? You can! 
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Meet Rahaf Harfoush. She is a strategist, digital anthropologist and best-selling author who focuses on disruptive technology, innovation and digital culture. She is the founder of Red Thread Inc., a think tank and consulting agency on digital trends. “Life is about being present and mindful and enjoying every moment.” In this conversation, we jump back in time to when Rahaf was a little girl. She shares who she was then, what her dreams were and what remains the same. Learn About: What Rahaf wanted to be when she grew up. How creativity was fostered in her home as a child. What hooked her in regards to digital anthropology. What changes she'd like to see in the world in regards to technology and humanity. What Rahaf does to switch off from technology. What was like being part of Obama's digital team during the 2008 Presidential elections. Some juicy snippets about her upcoming book Hustle and Float: Balancing Execution and Inspiration in the World of Constant Connection. Don't miss our SIGNATURE questions. What she believes is her greatest asset? What Rahaf is afraid of? If she had a superpower what would it be and why? Want to create a soundbite series for your audience? You can! Check out www.TheMomentHQ.com/services/tell-your-story For more inspiration from Wired for Wonder visit www.WiredforWonder.com