In this inspiring episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Joumana Mansour, personal growth expert, wellness specialist, and founder of Journey of You, a bilingual (Arabic/English) platform transforming how individuals, medical students, and physicians understand emotional wellness. Joumana shares the deeply personal story behind her 17-year journey in the United States, the pain that pushed her toward healing, and the experiences that led her to build an entire ecosystem dedicated to personal development:

✔️ Her new book "Be Your Own Coach", written in both Arabic and English

✔️ The Journey of You platform and Moodle-based online programs

✔️ The Joy Certified Coach (JCC) training

✔️ Her free bilingual mobile app, JOY Journal, offering guided breathing and reflective tools

✔️ Her mission to bring emotional literacy, boundaries, coaching, and self-care into homes, hospitals, and medical schools

Together, we discuss: Why physicians and trainees are uniquely vulnerable to burnout The problem of emotional suppression in medical training Boundaries, codependency, empathy vs. sympathy, and the “victim–rescuer–persecutor” trap How mindful breathing, intentional habit formation, and self-coaching can reset the nervous system The secret behind “caring for the physician”—and in turn caring for the patient Why every healthcare system needs wellness coaches as part of the care team How Journey of You is expanding across Lebanon, the region, and the world Whether you are a physician, student, parent, or simply someone seeking emotional balance, this conversation offers practical tools for reclaiming your power, breaking long-standing patterns, and building a sustainable, fulfilling life.

Listeners can explore programs, the book, and the mobile app on: journey-of-you.com

Use code LPP10 to receive 10% off the online course.

#JourneyOfYou #JoumanaMansour #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #WellnessInMedicine #BeYourOwnCoach #EmotionalIntelligence #BurnoutPrevention #MedicalStudentSupport #PhysicianWellness #PersonalGrowth #SelfCareJourney #MindfulLiving #HolisticHealing #ArabWomenLeaders #MentalHealthMatters #CoachingInMedicine #JoyCertifiedCoach #MENAHealth #WellbeingRevolution #BoundariesMatter

Available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/CJpBDDweMcg

And on all podcast apps

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Khalil Diab and Dr. Hamad Ali sit down with Dr. Firas Mahdi, Partner at LEK Consulting in Singapore, to explore the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation in healthcare across Asia and the Middle East. From his beginnings in clinical medicine at AUBMC to leadership roles at GE Healthcare, Medtronic, and now LEK, Dr. Mahdi shares a remarkable global journey spanning Lebanon, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia.

We discuss: How Singapore’s hybrid public–private healthcare model achieves world-class outcomes Lessons for Middle Eastern health systems in value-based care and operational excellence The evolving role of MedTech and AI in shaping the future of healthcare Building purpose-driven careers and navigating non-clinical paths in medicine A rich conversation about healthcare transformation, professional reinvention, and the future of global health strategy — where East truly meets Middle East.

🎧 Available on all podcast platforms.

📍 The Lebanese Physicians Podcast — Conversations that bridge innovation, identity, and medicine.

#HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #AIinHealthcare #GlobalHealth #SingaporeHealthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareStrategy #ConsultingInMedicine #ValueBasedCare #EastMeetsMiddleEast #LEKConsulting

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Khalil Diab speaks with Christelle Bachi, food safety expert and founder of Yes You Can Clinic, about the alarming state of food and water contamination in Lebanon.

Where is the pollution coming from — water, storage, farming, or lack of restaurant hygiene? How has the economic crisis affected public health oversight, and what can individuals do to stay safe?

A candid discussion about what’s really happening behind Lebanon’s food safety crisis — and what urgent steps are needed to rebuild trust.

Hosted by: Khalil Diab

Guest: Christelle Bachi

#Lebanon #FoodSafety #WaterPollution #PublicHealth #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast

Clinic، عن أزمة التلوّث بلبنان — من المَيّ اللي منشربها، للأكل اللي مناكله، ولغياب الرقابة يلي زاد مع الأزمة الاقتصادية.

من وين جاي التلوّث؟ وشو فينا نعمل لنحمي حالنا وعيلتنا؟

حديث صريح وواقعي عن وضع سلامة الأكل والمَيّ اليوم، وعن الخطوات اللي لازم تنعمل فوراً لتصحيح المسار.

إعداد وتقديم: د. خليل دياب

ضيفة الحلقة: كريستيل باشي

#لبنان #سلامة_الغذاء #تلوّث #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast #صحة

In this thought-provoking episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rose Mary Boustany, Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry at the American University of Beirut, and a pioneering figure in neurogenetics and autism research.

Together, we explore the complex roots of autism from genetic and epigenetic influences to environmental and neurobiological factors and discuss how these discoveries are transforming both research and care.

Dr. Boustany reflects on her decades-long journey in pediatric neurology, the evolution of autism understanding worldwide, and the pressing need for global collaboration to bridge scientific gaps. The conversation also tackles common myths about autism’s causes, and how deeper scientific insights can enhance early diagnosis, intervention, and compassionate care for families.

Join us as we go beyond the headlines to unpack the science, the challenges, and the promise of future breakthroughs in autism research

#AutismResearch #Neurogenetics #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #GeneticsAndEnvironment #Epigenetics #PediatricNeurology #AutismAwareness #GlobalHealth #Neuroscience #MedicalInnovation #LebanesePhysicians #HealthPodcast

Available on all podcast apps and on YouTube

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. William Abou Shahla, a dermatologist and hair restoration specialist, about emerging and alternative therapies for hair loss that go beyond traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

Together, they dive into the evidence behind stem cell–based therapies, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and natural oils and plant-derived compounds—while also debunking common myths and misconceptions surrounding these increasingly popular treatments. The discussion separates scientific facts from marketing hype, explores the real risks and benefits of these therapies, and offers practical guidance for patients seeking effective, evidence-based solutions.

Dr. Abou Shahla also shares his vision for the future of regenerative medicine and technology in hair restoration, and how innovation is reshaping the field. If you’re curious about what truly works and what doesn’t in the evolving world of hair loss treatments, this episode offers clarity, science, and insight.

#HairLoss #HairRestoration #Alopecia #StemCellTherapy #RegenerativeMedicine #Dermatology #LLLT #LaserTherapy #MedicalInnovation #HealthTech #IntegrativeMedicine #Trichology #ScalpHealth #Wellness #Minoxidil #AlternativeMedicine #FutureOfMedicine #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #WilliamAbouShahla #KhalilDiab #HealthPodcast #HairGrowth #MedicalResearch #ClinicalDermatology #ScienceAndHealth #BeyondMinoxidil

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanon’s Minister of Public Health and author of Standing Firm During the Storm, for a candid discussion on leading through crisis.

Dr. Abiad reflects on his journey navigating Lebanon’s most turbulent years from managing the COVID-19 pandemic as CEO of Rafik Hariri University Hospital to steering the Ministry of Health through economic collapse, political paralysis, and systemic strain.

We explore the personal and professional challenges of crisis leadership, lessons learned from the pandemic, creative solutions to sustain healthcare delivery under immense pressure, and the pivotal role of the Lebanese diaspora and international organizations in maintaining hope and functionality during this unprecedented strain.

Finally, Dr. Abiad shares insights from his new book written in Arabic to directly speak to the Lebanese public and offers his vision for rebuilding a resilient, equitable health system grounded in integrity and trust.

🎙️ Key Themes:

• Health leadership under crisis

• COVID-19 response and lessons learned

• Resilience and innovation in Lebanon’s health system

• Public trust, communication, and transparency

• The human side of decision-making in times of turmoil

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.

#TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast #HealthLeadership #PublicHealth #ResilientHealthSystems #LeadershipInCrisis #Lebanon #HealthcareInnovation #StandingFirmDuringTheStorm #Resilience #CrisisManagement #GlobalHealth #MedicalLeadership #LebaneseDoctors #Inspiration #HealthcareRefor

القيادة الصحية في زمن الأزمات: حوار مع الدكتور فراس الأبيض

من قيادة مستشفى رفيق الحريري خلال جائحة كورونا إلى تولّي وزارة الصحة في خضم الانهيار الاقتصادي والاضطراب السياسي، واجه الدكتور فراس الأبيض تحديات غير مسبوقة في تاريخ لبنان الحديث.

في هذه الحلقة من بودكاست الأطباء اللبنانيين، يتحدث الدكتور الأبيض بصراحة عن أصعب القرارات التي اتخذها، والدروس التي تعلمها حول القيادة، التواصل، والصلابة في وجه الانهيار. كما يناقش كتابه الجديد «الثبات في وجه العاصفة» الذي كتبَه باللغة العربية ليخاطب اللبنانيين مباشرة بلغتهم وتجربتهم.

حلقة ملهمة حول القيادة، الصمود، والأمل في بناء نظام صحي أكثر عدلاً وثقة في لبنان.

🎧 استمعوا الآن على YouTube، Spotify، وApple Podcasts.

#لبنان #القيادة_الصحية #الصحة_العامة #القيادة_في_الأزمات #الصمود #الأطباء_اللبنانيون #الثبات_في_وجه_العاصفة #بودكاست_الأطباء_اللبنانيين #النظام_الصحي #الصحة #الأمل #الابتكار_الصحي #قيادة_ملهمة

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Michelle Cherro, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General in Boston and lead author of the 2025 PLOS One study, “Predictors of suicide attempts among adolescents with suicidal ideations and a plan.” Dr. Cherro discusses the motivations behind her team’s work with co-authors Dr. Hala Itani, Dr. Elie Ghossoub, and Dr. Fadi Maalouf at the American University of Beirut, exploring what drives some adolescents from suicidal thoughts and planning to an actual suicide attempt.

We unpack the study’s key findings, that female adolescents, antisocial behaviors, and substance use strongly predict attempts, and discuss how these insights can inform prevention efforts in Lebanon where the rates are not higher than elsewhere despite the unstable economic and political situation.

Tune in for a compelling conversation bridging U.S.-based data with Lebanese mental-health realities, and for practical reflections on what clinicians, schools, and families can do to protect at-risk youth.

📖 Reference: Cherro M, Itani H, Ghossoub E, Maalouf F. Predictors of suicide attempts among adolescents with suicidal ideations and a plan: Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). PLOS One. 2025 Aug 28; 20(8):e0331261. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0331261.

#AdolescentMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Lebanon #GlobalHealth #Psychiatry #BehavioralHealth #PublicHealth #YouthWellbeing #mentalhealthawareness

In this episode, we explore a milestone achievement for the Lebanese American University (LAU) Internal Medicine Residency Program: earning the prestigious ACGME-International (ACGME-I) accreditation. We break down what ACGME-I is, why LAU pursued it, and what it means for residents, patients, and the future of graduate medical education in Lebanon and the region.

Our discussion covers the rigorous process of accreditation, the challenges faced, and the transformative impact on training, patient safety, and international opportunities for residents and faculty. We also explore how this recognition positions LAU as a leader in shaping regional standards for medical education.

Whether you’re a medical student, resident, faculty member, or healthcare leader, this episode offers valuable insights into how ACGME-I accreditation is redefining professional growth and healthcare excellence in Lebanon.

#MedicalEducation #GraduateMedicalEducation #ACGMEI #InternalMedicine #ResidencyTraining #LebaneseAmericanUniversity #HealthcareLeadership #AcademicMedicine #ProfessionalDevelopment #GlobalHealth