Middle East Eating Disorders Association Podcast
A podcast raising awareness of eating disorders in the Middle East, produced by the Middle East Eating Disorders Association, a not-for-profit aiming to support prevention and awareness of Eating Disorders, as well as professional training, research and support to patients across the whole Middle East area.Alongside guests and listeners’ questions, the podcast aims to cover a wide diversity of aspects regarding eating disorders’ diagnosis, treatment, recovery, as well as support to patients of all sizes, ages, genders, abilities and ethnicities. Because eating disorders don’t discriminate. And because they are among the deadliest mental health conditions.
Podcasting since 2021 • 31 episodes
Middle East Eating Disorders Association Podcast
Latest Episodes
Arab Representation & Community with Ricardo Karam of TAKREEM
In this episode, MEEDA's VP Carine El Khazen receives Ricardo Karam. Mr Karam is a talk-show host, public speaker, writer and advocate of promoting Arab achievement and social causes. In 2010, Mr Karam decided to take storytelling...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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50:42
Shame and body dysmorphia in the Gulf region with Daloo3a Series
In this episode, MEEDA discusses women's mental health with Nadia Al Sayed. Nadia Al-Sayed is a British-Kuwaiti-Palestinian anthropologist and cultural consultant. Born and raised in North London, she spent her teenage years in Jed...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:01:47
Caring for the Carer Testimonials - World Eating Disorder Action Day 2022 Special!
Today, 2nd June 2022, is World Eating Disorder Action Day!The theme this year is "Caring for the carer"On this occasion, the MEEDA podcast interviewed 3 carers about their experience supporting a loved one recovering from an Eating ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:04:54
Skin health, Beauty Culture and Eating Disorders with Dr Natalia Spierings
In this episode, MEEDA interviews Consultant Dermatologist and author Dr Natalia Spierings about:- Skin health and disordered eating / eating disorders- Online imagery and how it impacts our vision of beauty- Cosmetic surgery- W...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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35:07
Muscularity-driven Eating Disorders in Boys & Men with Dr Jason Lavender
In this episode, MEEDA VP Carine El Khazen meets Dr Jason Lavender. Dr. Jason Lavender, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and the Deputy Di...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:07:23