What if the power of film isn’t in getting every detail “right,” but in capturing something deeper—an honesty you can feel? In this episode, we sit down with Mohamed El Zayat, an internationally acclaimed director whose work blurs the lines between advertising, storytelling, and art.

From People of Egypt to Lonesome Traveler, Mohamed’s films refuse to flatten people into categories. Instead, he draws on the discipline of communication, the playfulness of surreal flourishes, and the intimacy of lived experience to ask us not just to watch—but to truly see.

In our conversation, we talk about what it means to move from persuasion to meaning, how stories rooted in one place often become universal, and why being “in-between” identities can be both a weight and a gift.

We also explore the role of whimsy and exaggeration in revealing truths that realism alone can’t hold.

If you’ve ever wondered what storytelling is really for—or why some images stay with us long after the credits roll—this episode offers you something to consider.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zayat/

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Website: www.vimeo.com/mohamedelzayat

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What if true longevity isn’t about hitting a magic number—like 120 years—but about feeling your best right now?

In this candid conversation with Dr. Elie AbiRached, a longevity expert and biohacker with a PhD in functional health, we challenge mainstream ideas around aging, wellness, and what it really means to live well.

Dr. Elie dismantles the hype around biohacking and reveals one vital truth: optimal living isn’t found in shortcuts—it’s found in balance, recovery, and a deeper understanding of your own biology.

Together, we explore:

• Wellness vs. Well-Being: Why true health is less about moments of feeling good and more about continuous, conscious integration with your body and environment

• The Science of Recovery: Why recovery isn’t an afterthought—it’s the foundation of high performance

• Data, Diagnostics Skepticism: How to use wearables and lab tests wisely—without outsourcing your intuition

• Beyond the Buzzwords: Why your health is your responsibility, and what it takes to cut through the noise

• A Philosophical Shift: Why the most important question might be: “Have I done everything in my power?”

If you’re overwhelmed by wellness trends or tired of chasing productivity at the cost of presence, this episode offers you something to consider.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elie.truth/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eli-abirached/

Website: https://restorefitness.ae

Website: https://limitlesshuman.ae

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.elie.restore

Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/

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What if the most powerful thing a doctor could offer isn’t a diagnosis — but presence in your most terrifying moment?

Dr. Wisam Ismail is an oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeon trained in the UK, Iraq, France, and Germany, with over a decade of experience treating women at their most vulnerable.

In this deeply human episode, we explore:

- Why breast cancer is rising in younger women — and what’s really causing it

- The hidden psychological toll doctors carry, and why many are silently burning out

- The 3 most powerful support systems every patient needs to survive- How AI is transforming cancer diagnostics — and why it can’t replace empathy

- The ethical grey zones doctors face behind closed doors

- Why shame and silence are making cancer deadlier — and what needs to change

- How patients reclaim their identity and agency after the scar

- The 1-minute monthly ritual that could save your life

This episode is for anyone facing illness, supporting a loved one, or rethinking their relationship with their body.

We hope you will find something to consider.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_wisam_ismail/

Website: https://www.ahdubai.com/doctors-profile/wisam-ismail

Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/

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