She Should Know
She Should Know
Sarah Hemeida & Sarah Ahmed
Conversations between a Muslim female physician and a Muslim female scholar on women's health, mind, body, and spiritual wellbeing. 
Advocacy and allies for Gaza pt.1
In this episode we discuss the changing narrative in the West regarding the violence in Gaza. Dr. Hemeida puts on her policy hat, reviewing a grassroots approach to coalition building, and some keys to strategic messaging. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Nov 20, 2023
35 min
Can we talk about divorce? (Part 2/2)
In this episode we discuss the family black sheep, your parent’s worst nightmare, the dreaded scarlet letter…. Divorce! All jokes aside, divorce is a reality in our community. Here we discuss some of the stigma associated with divorce, the hardships and bright spots, and what women have learned along the way. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Nov 13, 2023
30 min
Can we talk about divorce? (Part1)
In this episode we discuss the family black sheep, your parent’s worst nightmare, the dreaded scarlet letter…. Divorce! All jokes aside, divorce is a reality in our community. Here we discuss some of the stigma associated with divorce, the hardships and bright spots, and what women have learned along the way. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Nov 7, 2023
28 min
Gaza in Our Hearts - How the Body Holds Trauma
In this episode we discuss the siege in Gaza and how our hearts, minds, bodies and soul are affected. Dr. Sarah brings some insights from The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Nov 1, 2023
46 min
FYI: The Landscape of Breast Cancer is Changing (2/2)
This episode covers the need-to-know insights and medical updates on breast health. New mammogram and breast cancer screening guidelines are discussed. We introduce tools we can use to assess our risk for breast cancer, and consider  the deeper implications of breast augmentation.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Oct 22, 2023
32 min
FYI: The Landscape of Breast Cancer is Changing (1/2)
This episode covers the need-to-know insights and medical updates on breast health. New mammogram and breast cancer screening guidelines are discussed. We introduce tools we can use to assess our risk for breast cancer, and consider  the deeper implications of breast augmentation.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Oct 16, 2023
32 min
Burnout: Tired of Being Tired - Part 2/2
Life is messy. Life is busy. We wear multiple hats and try to balance it all in a society that just won't slow down.  In this episode we help break down the difference between signs/symptoms of fatigue, chronic fatigue, and true burnout before moving on to treatment and healing. We present everything in a way that can be customized to the listeners needs so it's personal. Everyone's journey to healing looks different, we are here to help you pave the way. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Oct 8, 2023
38 min
Burnout: Tired of Being Tired - Part 1/2
Life is messy. Life is busy. We wear multiple hats and try to balance it all in a society that just won't slow down.  In this episode we help break down the difference between signs/symptoms of fatigue, chronic fatigue, and true burnout before moving on to treatment and healing. We present everything in a way that can be customized to the listeners needs so it's personal. Everyone's journey to healing looks different, we are here to help you pave the way. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Sep 30, 2023
31 min
Making Peace with PCOS - Part 2/2
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than you know. In this session, we tackle signs and symptoms, misdiagnosis, and fears women commonly have living with PCOS. We introduce  the Islamic perspective of tracking menstrual cycles and irregularities. Treatment and success stories are shared, along with some insights on how self-image and worth is affected when living with PCOS. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Sep 24, 2023
29 min
Making Peace with PCOS - Part 1/2
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than you know. In this session, we tackle signs and symptoms, misdiagnosis, and fears women commonly have living with PCOS. We introduce  the Islamic perspective of tracking menstrual cycles and irregularities. Treatment and success stories are shared, along with some insights on how self-image and worth is affected when living with PCOS. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org
Sep 18, 2023
27 min
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