"Light is the most powerful lever you can leverage with in order to get the highest quality sleep possible. It communicates time from the outside to the inside of your body."

Welcome back to the luucid podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Sam Al Qattan, a renowned health and sleep consultant who shares his holistic approach to health and sleep. Sam discusses the importance of sleep hygiene, the role of light in regulating circadian rhythms, and practical steps for improving overall health. He also delves into his personal journey of overcoming an autoimmune disease through self-directed research and lifestyle changes. Tune in for actionable insights and strategies to enhance your sleep and well-being.

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Instagram @luucidkw
Website luucidkw.com
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"We want to differentiate between real action and reaction. Real action is intention and awareness.  Reaction is impulsive, protectiveness, and ego." - Zaina Al Zabin


Welcome back to the luucid podcast! Today, we're joined by Zaina Al Zabin, a leading child psychotherapist behind Massar Consult and Thrive by Massar. Zaina blends her expertise with a passion for improving children’s mental health and behavior. Dive into our discussion as we explore her innovative strategies at Massar Consult and join us for an inspiring session that's essential for anyone interested in the well-being of the next generation. 

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Website luucidkw.com
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"Medicine deals with the person once they're sick. Nutrition prevents them from getting sick." - Dr. Lemia Shaban

In this episode, we're diving deep with Dr. Lemia Shaban, a functional medicine practitioner teaching Nutrition at Kuwait University, who's unlocking the secrets of our body's silent language. Ever wonder what your body tries to tell you before its whispers turn into screams of discomfort? Dr. Shaban, armed with a wealth of knowledge in nutrition and biochemistry, invites us on a journey at her NUVU Center, where preventing disease means having a meaningful conversation with your health. Prepare to be empowered to tune in closer to what your body is really saying. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that could change the way you listen to yourself.

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Website luucidkw.com
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"Females have a very different body than males, and our exercise performance is affected by our hormones,  and we can lift weights at certain times of the month better than other  times, we can do cardio at certain times of the month more than other times, we can hit PRs in lifting at certain times more than other times." - Dr. Hana Jaafar

Hello and welcome back to the luucid podcast.

In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful link between mental and physical health with Dr. Hana Jafar, a psychiatry resident and fitness advocate. Hana shares her transformative journey from inactivity to becoming a passionate promoter of exercise for mental well-being. Her unique perspective as both a medical professional and fitness enthusiast offers invaluable insights into achieving a balanced lifestyle. Join us to discover how integrating mental health and physical fitness can enhance your life.


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Reach out to luucid at:
Instagram @luucidkw
Website luucidkw.com
For guest recommendations Email [email protected]

"One of the issues of modern society is hyperventilation, where we breathe in more oxygen than we need and that creates more of an anxious and reactive response." - Ameer Al Dagher


Hello and welcome back to Broadband.

We have a phenomenal episode for you today with Ameer Al Dagher. You might know Ameer as your favorite movement rehabilitation specialist on Instagram, but he's so much more than that, and you'll be finding out on today's episode the insights that he shared which are incomparable.

References mentioned in this episode:
Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
Thera Cane Massager
Ida Pauline Rolf
Tummo breathing technique
Wim Hof Guided Breathing
Andrew Huberman Breathing Technique
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Cristiano Ronaldo Deep Breath Video
Vivo Barefoot Shoes
Carl Yung
Sigmund Freud
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Leverage - Naval Ravikant
Stacking Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Pliability (aka ROM WOD )
Breathwrk App
Samar Yunis
Fatima Juma
Reem Al Bannaw
Moshé Feldenkrais

Reach out to the guest at:
Instagram @ameer.aldagher
www.ameeraldagher.com

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Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email [email protected]
Other Links

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Instagram @luucidkw
Website luucidkw.com
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"I'm a huge advocate of social media [journalism], but at the same time, I'm also a skeptic because there is a lot that you have to filter through to get to the actual hard fact truths."

Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Yasmena AlMulla, an NYU trained political scientist and freelance journalist, whose words frequently appear on Gulf News, Politics Today, Kuwait Times, Middle East Eye and Raseef 22.

Yasmena mainly covers political, social, and human rights issues. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on  Yasmena and her unique human journey and want to provide you the listener with the best practices for effective communication on matters that may be political or social in nature that frequently stir up reptilian emotions

References mentioned in this episode:
Humans of New York
Citizen Journalism
Reuters Eyewitness
Iconic Photo of the Syrian Boy
BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction)
BDS example in Apartheid South Africa
The Present - Netflix Film on Palestinian Border Crossing
Our Women on The Ground - A Book by Zahra Hankir


Reach out to Yasmena at:
Instagram @yasmenawrites
Linkedin
www.yasmenalmulla.com

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Instagram @broadband.podcast
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Other Links

Reach out to luucid at:
Instagram @luucidkw
Website luucidkw.com
For guest recommendations Email [email protected]

"I'm a huge advocate of social media [journalism], but at the same time, I'm also a skeptic because there is a lot that you have to filter through to get to the actual hard fact truths."

Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Yasmena AlMulla, an NYU trained political scientist and freelance journalist, whose words frequently appear on Gulf News, Politics Today, Kuwait Times, Middle East Eye and Raseef 22.

Yasmena mainly covers political, social, and human rights issues. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on  Yasmena and her unique human journey and want to provide you the listener with the best practices for effective communication on matters that may be political or social in nature that frequently stir up reptilian emotions

References mentioned in this episode:
Humans of New York
Citizen Journalism
Reuters Eyewitness
Iconic Photo of the Syrian Boy
BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction)
BDS example in Apartheid South Africa
The Present - Netflix Film on Palestinian Border Crossing
Our Women on The Ground - A Book by Zahra Hankir


Reach out to Yasmena at:
Instagram @yasmenawrites
Linkedin
www.yasmenalmulla.com

Reach out to broadband at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email [email protected]
Other Links

"The best form of creativity is to take someone else's work and do it a bit differently. No one is a hundred percent original."

Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Talal Malik, a household name in the Kuwaiti radio scene, a voiceover actor, and a YouTube content creator.

I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue
- About Talal and his unique human journey
- Explore the unique world that is Radio and how it compares to the latest and greatest social media platforms.
- Provide you the listener with the insights on habits and skills of successful content creators.

References mentioned in this episode:
Linda Lou (99.7)
Talal Al Yagout - 360 FM CEO
Marina FM - #1 Radio Station Kuwait (claimed)
Ali Najim - Protege turned to Superstar
Salman Al Najadi  - Talal's Nagham Alsabah Co-host
Nouf AlSultan - Talal's Co-host
Z100 FM New York - #1 Radio Station in the World (claimed)
Casey Neistat - a content creator guru
Casey's filmmaking and storytelling course
Mr. Beast - a recommended content creator
iJustine - a tech youtuber
Marques Brownlee MKBHD - Another tech YouTuber
Matt D'Avella - for self develpment and minimalism
Peter McKinnon - for videography
Armchair Expert Podcast Dax Shepard


Reach out to Talal at:
Instagram @talalmalik
www.talalmalek.com

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Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email [email protected]
Other Links

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Instagram @luucidkw
Website luucidkw.com
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"There is a bigger opportunity to reach more people based on a mindset, a belief system, or a purpose versus a demographic."

Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dana AlHanbali an entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Kuwait-based creative communications firm, Beattie and Dane.

I'm going to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue
-  About Dana and her unique human journey
- Explore the intricacies of the dynamic and quick to evolve world of creative marketing.
- Provide you the listener with the best practices to build an effective marketing campaign and the best way to prepare to approach a communications firm.

References mentioned in this episode:
Beatie and Dane - Dana's Communication Firm
360 marketing campaigns
Chocolate Bars Ads
Marzoug Alghanim campaign
Aziz aljasmi
Ghazwan Hamdan - Creative Director of MAEK in Dubai
Lujain Abulfaraj - develops products/content for teaching Arabic to children

Reach out to Dana at:
Instagram @dalhanbali
Website
Email [email protected]

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Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email [email protected]
Other Links

Reach out to luucid at:
Instagram @luucidkw
Website luucidkw.com
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"We come from a culture where failure is the enemy. We rather give it a half a try than try and fail."

Our guide for today is Noor Al Obaid an entrepreneur, a food and beverage consultant. She's the founder of Bake and Educate, a nonprofit organization that has covered the tuition fees for more than 480 underprivileged students in Kuwait since its inception.

Noor has been celebrated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for her stellar campaigns. She's been well received by the public, which is evident by her loyal and enthusiastic fans and followers on social media platforms.

I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue
- About Noor and her unique human journey.
- Learn about Kuwait's food scene and how to start a food trend
- Walk away with some of the habits, tips, and tricks that help pave the road to Noor's success.

References mentioned in this episode:
Bait Lothan
Bake and Educate
Corporate Social Responsibility - CSR
re:food
The Chocolate Bar Ads
Dana Al Hanbali - Social Media Guru
Shrimpy Banned Billboard
Pret A Manger
Kuwait as a Food Capital
Gia
Mukbang
Fajer Eats - Kuwaiti Mukbangs


Reach out to Noor at:
Instagram @noorthatbakes

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Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email [email protected]
Other Links

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Instagram @luucidkw
Website luucidkw.com
For guest recommendations Email [email protected]