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Balanced Not Boring

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by Judy Daghestani (Laurus Organics) and Tamara Khoury (Teal Bakehouse)

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Welcome to the Balanced Not Boring Podcast. A safe space where wellness entrepreneurs & cohosts, Judy Daghestani (Cofounder of Laurus Organics) & Tamara Khoury (Founder of Teal Bakehouse) talk about all things Mind, Body & Soul, live from Dubai. Stay tuned to hear from our balanced babe community, certified practitioners, doctors, healers and more, to learn how to live a realistic 80/20 in today's hectic pace. It's time to debunk 'wellness' and make it inclusive, as it was always meant to be ❤️ Follow us on TiktTok and Instagram at @balancednotboringpodcast

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June 19, 2026

How to Raise Calm, Emotionally Intelligent Children in a Chaotic World w/ Sara H. Samawi

This episode is brought to you by Aqua Aligners, clear, nearly invisible custom aligners designed for comfort, confidence, and real life.Visit aquaaligners.com and use code BNB10 for 10% off your treatment. From the tantrum that catches you completely off guard… to the moment you realise that how your child handles big feelings has less to do with personality and more to do with what they've been taught, and shown, every single day. Host Judy Daghestani sits down with Sara H. Samawi, early years educator and founder of Wonderroom, a children's playroom and learning environment design studio in Dubai rooted in emotional regulation, child development, and the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Born in Sudan, raised across Qatar and the United States, Sara grew up between cultures, feeling unseen in the stories, books, and environments around her. That experience ultimately shaped everything she creates today. Together, they explore what it actually means to raise emotionally aware children in a world that is louder, faster, and more overwhelming than ever before, and why the answer begins not just with what we say to our children, but how we show up, what we build around them, and whether we ourselves have the tools we're trying to pass on. Because the way your child handles stress, conflict, and big emotions was largely shaped before they turned eight. And most of us were never taught any of this either. This isn't a conversation about perfect parenting. It's about giving children, and ourselves, the language, the space, and the skills to actually feel calm from the inside out. We dive into:- Why calm is a skill, not a personality trait, and how it's learned- Co-regulation: how children borrow emotional regulation from the adults around them- What happens when the adult in the room is dysregulated- How the physical environment shapes a child's emotional state- The Reggio Emilia philosophy in plain language, and what it looks like at home- Why tantrums aren't the moment to intervene with breathing techniques- Tools Sara uses in the classroom: colour monsters, puppets, picture cards, timers- How to stop over-helping and give children the chance to grow- What a world of children raised with these tools would actually look like- Why honesty with children about your own feelings is one of the most powerful things you can do- Myth or fact: busting common parenting assumptions about behaviour and emotion At its core, this episode is a reminder that raising emotionally aware children starts with the adults becoming emotionally aware themselves. The cycle can change, and it starts with us. If this conversation resonated, share it with a parent who needed to hear this today. 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast🔁 Share with a parent or woman who needs better answers🔔 Subscribe to Balanced Not Boring for real conversations about modern life, wellness, and womanhood

May 21, 2026

Why Women’s Skin Suddenly Changes in Their 30s: Perimenopause & Hormonal Aging w/ Dr. Ruba Bahhady

This episode is brought to you by Laurus Organics. From the dryness that suddenly won't respond to anything… to the breakouts that make no sense on a woman in her 40s, this episode unpacks what's actually happening to your skin during perimenopause, and why so many women are told it's stress, aging, or the wrong serum when the answer is almost always hormonal. Host Tamara Khoury sits down with Dr. Ruba Bahhady, a clinical and cosmetic dermatologist with over a decade of experience treating complex and hormonal skin concerns, trained internationally and practicing across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Known for her natural, conservative approach to cosmetic dermatology, supporting the skin through aging rather than fighting it, Dr. Bahhady brings clinical clarity to one of the most under-addressed phases of a woman's life. Together they explore how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shape the skin from puberty through perimenopause, why your skincare routine can stop working overnight without any obvious trigger, and what actually supports the skin during this transition versus what quietly makes it worse. This isn't about chasing the next treatment. It's about finally having the conversation most women never get to have with their doctor. If you've ever felt like your skin is betraying you for no reason, this episode will make sense of it. We dive into: - Why skin is an endocrine organ and how hormones drive it throughout your life - What estrogen decline actually does to collagen, hydration, and elasticity - Why skin changes in the 30s are gradual but real and what to do now - How hair shedding and scalp changes signal hormonal shifts before anything else - The role of UV exposure and why 80% of skin aging comes from the sun - Vitamin D without damaging your face, what Dr. Bahhady actually recommends - The five key skincare ingredients that matter most during perimenopause - Why less is more and what skin fatigue actually looks like - How stress and cortisol show up on the skin and what to do about it - In-clinic treatments during perimenopause, when they help and when to hold back - Myth or fact: busting the most common skin and hormone misconceptions - One daily habit for visible glow, the answer is simpler than you think At its core, this episode is a reminder that perimenopause isn't a problem to fix. It's a phase to understand. Your skin isn't failing you, it's communicating. And the confusion so many women feel isn't because they've done something wrong. It's because nobody explained what was changing. If this conversation resonated, send it to someone quietly struggling with skin changes right now. These are conversations women deserve to have before the panic starts. 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast🔁 Share with a parent or woman who needs better answers🔔 Subscribe to Balanced Not Boring for real conversations about modern life, wellness, and womanhood

May 10, 2026

The Modern Village: Why So Many Women Feel Alone Today w/ Farah Enayeh & Zein Zurub

This episode is brought to you by Teal Bakehouse. From the excitement of a new city and a fresh start… to the quiet ache of realising you have nobody to just call on a random Tuesday, this episode opens a conversation that so many women living away from home carry but rarely name out loud. Host Tamara Khoury sits down with Farah Enayeh, founder of Girls Who Walk, a community where women connect through movement and shared experience and Zein Zurub, co-founder of Arab Women Connect, a WhatsApp-based platform that has quietly become a real support system for hundreds of women navigating life in Dubai. Both women didn't just feel the gap of community. They built something in response to it. Together, they explore what it really means to build a village from scratch in a fast-paced city, the loneliness that creeps in slowly, the friendships that have to be intentional rather than inherited, and the small, simple things that make a bigger difference than we expect. This isn't a conversation about networking. It's about belonging, and what it genuinely takes to find your people when you're starting over. If you've ever felt like you were doing life without the support system you once had, this one will hit close to home. We dive into:- Why the gap in community hits you slowly, not all at once- How Dubai's pace makes friendships harder to build and maintain- The story behind Girls Who Walk, from one person showing up to 20,000 followers- How Arab Women Connect grew from a chicken search to 800 women strong- Why friendship as an adult has to be intentional- Supporting local businesses through community, and why it matters more now- What a modern village actually looks like in 2025- Why showing up alone to something new is one of the bravest things you can do At its core, this episode is a reminder that community doesn't have to be big or perfect to matter. It just has to be real. And when you're building a life away from where you started, support isn't optional, it's essential. You don't need a perfect village to begin. You just need to start somewhere. If this conversation resonated, send it to someone who might need it. 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast🔁 Share with a parent or woman who needs better answers🔔 Subscribe to Balanced Not Boring for real conversations about modern life, wellness, and womanhood

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What is Balanced Not Boring?: Welcome to the Balanced Not Boring Podcast.

A safe space where wellness entrepreneurs & cohosts, Judy Daghestani (Cofounder of Laurus Organics) & Tamara Khoury (Founder of Teal Bakehouse) talk about all things Mind, Body & Soul, live from Dubai.

Stay tuned to hear from our balanced babe community, certified practitioners, doctors, healers and more, to learn how to live a realistic 80/20 in today's hectic pace.

It's time to debunk 'wellness' and make it inclusive, as it was always meant to be ❤️

Follow us on TiktTok and Instagram at @balancednotboringpodcast
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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