In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down again with Christelle Bashi, clinical dietitian and founder of Yes You Can Clinic in Lebanon, for an honest and practical conversation about New Year’s resolutions, nutrition, and long-term lifestyle change. Why do 80% of people abandon their health goals within weeks? How do stress, economic pressure, culture, and unrealistic expectations sabotage progress? And what actually works when it comes to weight loss, nutrition, and habit change? We discuss:

1. Why New Year’s resolutions often fail

2. The difference between motivation and sustainability

3. SMART goals for real-life nutrition

4. Weight loss vs fat loss

5. The impact of stress, sleep, and lifestyle

6. Affordable and traditional Lebanese healthy meals

7. Supplements: when they help and when they harm

8. Small, realistic changes that actually last This episode is about building a healthier lifestyle without guilt, extremes, or burnout — one step at a time.

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What happens when a carefully built academic career no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming?

In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Abi Khalil Maalouf, who made the bold leap from a successful career in research and grant administration at AUBMC to founding Bites on Boards—a creative, passion-driven business built from courage, curiosity, and reinvention.

With an MSc and MBA, Pamela once envisioned a traditional path of stability and growth. Instead, she chose uncertainty, creativity, and purpose. We talk honestly about the fears behind leaving a secure job, the unglamorous realities of entrepreneurship, early mistakes, slow seasons, and the resilience required to start from scratch. This conversation is about redefining success, trusting your instincts, and building a life and business that actually feels like yours. Whether you’re dreaming quietly of a change or standing at the edge of a big leap, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and maybe just maybe give yourself permission to imagine a different version of success.

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في هذه الحلقة العميقة والصريحة، نناقش الرحلة الكاملة للانتقال من العمل داخل شركة عالمية بحجم سامسونج إلى عالم ريادة الأعمال وبناء الشركات من الصفر.

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• لحظة اتخاذ القرار وكم كان الخوف والشك جزءًا منها

• الفرق الحقيقي بين ثقافة الشركات العالمية وشركات العائلة

• كيف تنتقل من بيئة منظمة إلى حرية ومسؤولية العمل لحسابك

• اختيار الفرصة الصحيحة، بناء الفريق الأول، والتعامل مع المخاطر

• التمويل، القرارات الصعبة، والتوسع في أسواق جديدة

• كيف تحافظ على الابتكار، القيم، وصحتك النفسية كرائد أعمال

حلقة مليئة بالدروس العملية لأي شخص يفكر في ترك وظيفة كبيرة، أو يبدأ مشروعه الخاص، أو يبني شركة تريد أن تنافس عالميًا.

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From the classrooms of Lebanese American University to hospital leadership in the United States, Mazen Samadishares an honest, insightful journey across healthcare systems.

In this episode, we explore what it takes to transition from Lebanon to the U.S., how the role of pharmacists has evolved into clinical and leadership domains, and where American healthcare is headed—from AI and value-based care to burnout and access.

A must-listen for students, pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare professionals navigating global careers—and for anyone thinking about the future of healthcare in Lebanon and beyond.

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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we speak with Rola Naaman Doughan, a public health specialist whose career led her from the CDC to launching her own health coaching practice — Healthier with Rola.

Rola opens up about burnout, purpose, and what pushed her to shift from public health analytics to empowering individuals to take charge of their own wellbeing. Through Healthier with Rola, she helps clients cultivate healthier habits, reclaim balance, and live with intention — one sustainable step at a time. 🌿

Learn more at https://www.healthierwithrola.com/ Follow her on Instagram: @rolanaaman

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In this landmark episode, we sit down with Dr. Ramy Bou Khalil and Dr. Joseph El Khoury to explore the vision, urgency, and meaning behind the launch of the Lebanese Journal of Mental Health (LJMH).

Drawing on journeys that span academia, clinical care, leadership, and the diaspora, our guests reflect on how Lebanese psychiatry has endured war, economic collapse, political instability, and mass physician emigration yet continues to produce rigorous, compassionate, and globally relevant work. From the formative academic environments of American University of Beirut and Université Saint-Joseph, to leadership within the Lebanese Psychiatric Society, this conversation traces how institutional memory, resilience, and responsibility converged to make LJMH not just aspirational—but necessary.

We discuss:

• Why now is the right moment for a national mental health journal

• How LJMH supports clinicians and researchers working in resource-limited settings

• The importance of honoring pioneers while mentoring the next generation

• Turning brain drain into brain circulation through meaningful diaspora engagement

• Redefining “impact” beyond metrics—toward relevance, voice, and continuity

This episode is a reflection on legacy and a blueprint for the future of mental health scholarship in Lebanon and the region.

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How does a physician go from building a genetics startup in Beirut to practicing medicine hundreds of miles offshore?

In this episode, we explore the world of maritime medicine, a little-known field at the crossroads of clinical care, emergency decision-making, prevention, and global regulation. Our guest breaks down what maritime medicine really is, how it differs from emergency, occupational, and family medicine, and what a “workday” looks like when patients are on ships, in ports, or connected by satellite from the open ocean.

We discuss the most common medical cases at sea, the ones that keep physicians up at night, and the unique clinical and logistical challenges of caring for patients when evacuation isn’t an option. We also dive into fitness-for-duty decisions, prevention, and why joining the American Board of Maritime Medicine marks an important step for the specialty.

Finally, we look ahead at where maritime medicine is headed with telemedicine, AI, and a rapidly evolving global shipping industry, and whether this unconventional path could be a fit for burned-out physicians seeking something different.

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What a year it has been. In this special Year in Review 2025 episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Khalil Diab and MohammadAli Jardaly look back at a remarkable year of conversations that went far beyond medicine.

From artificial intelligence and innovation to humanities, storytelling, identity, and reinvention, 2025 revealed a powerful shift in how we talk about healthcare, careers, and purpose. We revisited unforgettable episodes featuring physicians, scientists, writers, entrepreneurs, and leaders from Lebanon and the diaspora voices that challenged assumptions, changed perspectives, and reminded us that medicine is as human as it is scientific.

This episode reflects on:

The growing role of AI in healthcare and beyond

The return of humanities, books, and personal journeys to medical dialogue

Powerful stories of career reinvention, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose

Highlighting Lebanese and regional talent making a global impact

Why you are never stuck—in medicine or in life

Lessons learned from guests who reshaped how we think about success, risk, and fulfillment

We also discuss how the podcast itself is evolving embracing video, reaching new audiences, and expanding its mission as an open platform for meaningful conversations. You don’t have to be a physician to be part of this dialogue—if you have a story worth sharing, this space is for you.

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Subscribing helps us grow, improve our production, and continue bringing you thoughtful, high-quality content from voices that matter.

✨ As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to curiosity, honesty, and storytelling—especially during challenging times. We hope for a peaceful, healthy year ahead for everyone, and especially for Lebanon.

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