Bdoun Sukkar | بدون سكّر بودكاست

How is mental health perceived in our region? Why is it hard to differentiate it from faith and religion? Is going through mental health issues something to be ashamed of? Ahmed tells his story of his encounter with mental health, and he has something to say about how our region deals with it. tune in كيف يُنظر إلى الصحة النفسية في منطقتنا؟ لماذا يصعب التفريق بينه وبين الإيمان والدين؟ هل المعاناه...

While we were traveling I asked Ahmed what did you learn about being married now that it's been 3 years? and we decided to do an episode about it. We kept our answers for the recording and we share them with everyone on the spot! Our relationship has changed a lot since we met, and we have grown a lot during. Having said that, it doesn't mean it didn't face its own harships. Tune in to know more....

Join me in my personal journey with Energy Healing. Unlike any other episode, I take you through the session that I documented - beware of extra vulnerability 😂 تابعوني في رحلتي الخاصه بالتشافي بالطاقه الحلقه غير عن كل الحلقات لأني آخذكم معي بالتفصيل الممل 😂

What extreme measures did you take to change the way you look? How did the world and your society influence you and shape what looks good? How do we become body positive in this day and age? ايش الاجراءات القاسية اللي سويتوها عشان تغيروا من شكلكم أو وزنكم؟ كيف أثرت الحياه علينا وعلى رؤيتنا للجمال؟ كيف نقدر نتصالح مع نفسنا ومع هيئتنا الجسديه؟ تابعونا

Starting the season with "family" the topic that Arabs don't know what to do with it. Riddled by obligation and "should do" we discuss our own journey on how to unlearn collectivism and adopt individualism in a society that shuns the "other". This is what happens when the "others" convene. Tune in بدينا الموسم الجديد نتكلم عن العائله وأثرها على رؤيتنا للعلاقات والانفراديه وثقافتنا تقدس الواجب والت...

In the last episode of this season I explore what it means for us to suffer from Emotional Repression. It is quite common in our part of the world to not say what we mean and not do what we want because of fear of the other which leads us to struggle emotionally and mentally. I recall how it manifested in my life and when... As it starts from a young age... only to acknowledge its impact on Bdoun...

I resigned. I am officially part of the "Great Resignation" here... What does it mean in our region? Why did I resign? After working for almost 10 years in Dubai I gathered a few observations and recommendations.  It'll either piss you off or validate you, there's no in between. 

After living in Dubai for almost 10 years I realized how much it impacts us Arabs. It becomes our first release from our societies and cultures - for better or worse. Living here tests your values, your tolerance, your independence and everything else. You before Dubai vs. you after Dubai aren't the same, unless you lived in isolation. How did you change? من بعد تقريبا 10 سنوات في دبي لاحظت انها ل...

During Ramadan we published daily episodes comprising of Ahmed and I playing "We are not really strangers" a purpose driven game based on opening up and honesty

Does age matter when it comes to relationships? A question I received in my DMs, and obviously had an opinion and a short story about it. Tune in.

I was faced with a reality check after I declared to the world that I am unsure of wanting kids. Tune in to listen about my recent trips to the doctors. Being a women is complex, and as we age we face difficult decisions and situations. If you're here, I see you. بعد ما اعلنت للعالم ولنفسي اني ما اعرف إذا ابغى أولاد ولا لأ واجهت قرارات صعبة. تابعوني عشان تعرفوا ايش صار معي ومع زياراتي للدكاترة. حي...

Disclaimer: for non Arabic speakers, please watch the episode on IG @withoutSukkar or YouTune Bdoun Sukkar Podcast for subtitles In this episode I sit with mom to discuss her painful journey with divorce in our region and what it meant for us to grow up separately. في هاذي الحلقة تكلمت مع امي عن اثر الطلاق المؤلم علينا احنا الاثنين وكيف كنا منفصلين عن بعض في نشأني

I spill the beans on how my childhood was. Growing up Arab and growing up Saudi are both complicated and restrictive. I visit the teenager I was and the life I led and how far I gotten. Tune in

I never thought COVID had an impact on me or my surroundings. But I realized it did, it changed a lot of things, had an impact on my health, my relationship, decision, and finances. It was all triggered by our trip to South Africa that was turned upside down with the announcement of the new varient... Tune in to listen to our escape and COVID's impact on our lives. كل هذي الفترة كنت أحسّب انه كوفي...

What does it mean to be a man? Asking for a friend. No, really. Men have imposed these restrictions and meaning of manliness that seem to be dated and irrelevant to today's daily struggles. Tune in and hear the discussions led by a good friend of me. IG: @WITHOUTSUKKAR

I sat down with Lola AKA Lubna to discuss her dramatic transition from corporate to founding her own candle making company. We discuss burnout and abuse in the work environment especially that we are witnessing the phenomenon The Great Resignation. IG: @WITHOUTSUKKAR

In this episode I explore the subject of family and kids. As a woman in my 30's I get asked what's next all the time. I don't know what's next, and that should be ok. Can we normalize the pursuit of alternative choices and families? IG: @WITHOUTSUKKAR

In this Episode I explore the expectations we believe we carry into relationships with no other than my HUSBAND. I always wanted to know what was it like for men growing up, and how different or similar was it to women who always thought marriage is beginning of their lives. IG: @WITHOUTSUKKAR

In this episode I speak with Abeer, a Kuwaiti woman who grew up abroad, came back and readjusted. We speak about what does being Arab mean. We speak about where is home. And we speak about how did these elements help shape us. IG: @WITHOUTSUKKAR

It's difficult to use one word to tell people where I'm from. In the Middle East people who can't trace their full family tree struggle. Those who come from mixed backgrounds struggle. Whatever you say or do, it's not enough. But mixed heritage is a privilege. IG: @WITHOUTSUKKAR

This podcast is for people who never really fit in in the Middle East. The so called hybrid Arabs (so refreshing), those who stay in the sidelines... Tune in for unfiltered opinions and conversations. بودكاست بدون سكر لكل شخص عمره ما حس بانتماء او تقبل من الغير