Sara Shabana
The Sara Shabana Show
There are two main reasons why we don’t take risks and design a life that brings us joy: 1) We don’t believe our dreams are really possible, or 2) We don’t know what we should do to get there. I am Sara Shabana and I am here to provoke you to design your own life, dig deeper into your curiosities, and get inspired from those who created a life they love. This podcast is all about realizing the possibilities, and learn real tactics and strategies on how you can design a life that brings you joy. Find me on: http://sarashabana.me or on Instagram: SaraShabana.me
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Episodes
#48 Our Oldest Medicine - The Healing Power of Touch 15.06.2026 15:46
In this episode of The Sara Shabana Show , we explore why physical touch is not a luxury or a softness, but one of our oldest and most fundamental biological needs. And why so many of us, underneath all the noise and the perfect façade, are carrying an ache we don't have the words for. This episode is an invitation to reflect on how touched, and how touching your life truly is, and what it mi...
#47 Payal Kadakia - The Creative Dance to $1 Billion With Founder of ClassPass 22.04.2026 36:08
My guest for for this episode is someone who truly changed my life. And I don’t say that lightly. She built a billion dollar tech company company from a passion for dance and movement. We spoke about her journey, and her best selling book “LifePass” and the idea of setting goals based on how you want to feel rather than just what you want to achieve. I am so excited to host her today, Payal Kadaki...
#46 The Pressure of the New Year Checklist! 20.01.2026 14:23
In this episode of The Sara Shabana Show , I take you into the other side of New Year goal-setting culture, and why what’s meant to feel inspiring can quietly become pressure, shame, and disconnection. We explore the truth that life moves in seasons, and not everyone is meant to be in expansion at the same time. This episode is an invitation to reflect, look within and check what’s authentic for y...
#45 د. أحمد عمارة - التكوين النفسي لرائد الأعمال و الفرق بين الطاقة الأنثوية و الذكورية في الريادة 05.10.2025 20:38
د. أحمد هو استشاري الصحة النفسية والطاقة الحيوية، وأحد أبرز المتخصصين اللي جمعوا ما بين علم النفس ، علم الطاقة الحيوية، و الدين و قدر ان هو يخلق منهج يساعد الناس بأسلوبه البسيط والعملي اللي بيخلّي أي حد يكتشف قوته الداخلية، ويشوف حياته من زاوية جديدة. في الحلقة دي اتكلمنا على: التكوين النفسي لرائد الأعمال الفرق بين الطاقة الأنثوية و الذكورية في الريادة ماهو الفلاح و ازاي مختلف عن مفهوم النجاح تنمي...
#44 Mo Gawdat – Consciousness, Emotions, and the Essence of being Human 19.05.2025 20:49
Welcome to a mind-blowing conversation with a global leader, author, thinker, and former Chief Business Officer at Google X - Mo Gawdat. He is the founder of 1 billion happy, and a bestselling author of two remarkable books, Solve for Happy , and Scary Smart A truly extraordinary mind. Just a few minutes with him, and you’ll feel the depth of reflection he carries effortlessly moving from philo...
#43 Fasting: A Forgotten Supertool 13.03.2025 11:51
In this episode from The Sara Shabana Show , I take you on a journey into the deeper meaning of fasting—not as a religious obligation, not as a trendy diet, but as a forgotten superpower for mastering ourselves. Inspired by Ramadan and other fasting traditions around the world, I explore how fasting has always been more than just abstaining from food. Key Takeaways: Why fasting is not about depriv...
#42 Hattem Mattar - Radical Resilience With World’s 1st Arab Pitmaster 25.02.2025 21:59
Hattem Mattar is my guest for today for this Episode from “The Sara Shabana Show” . Hatem is the world’s first Arab Pitmaster, a culinary pioneer, and a storyteller who works his magic not just through smoke and fire, but through every connection he makes. If you are around him, you will instantly feel his strength and his warmth, his resilience and his hospitality. He’s on a mission to show the w...
#41 Bravery, Growth, and the Art of Showing Up 11.02.2025 17:00
In this episode from The Sara Shabana Show, I take you on a journey into my subconscious, sparked by a vision board workshop that led me to reflect deeply on the meaning of bravery. Through a simple yet powerful drawing exercise, I learned so much on how I percieve bravery, and how we all are brave ta heart! Key Takeaways: Why bravery comes from the heart, not the mind. What true bravery really m...
#40 David Manning – Uncovering Trauma and Emotional Roots of Illness 15.01.2025 42:25
In this episode from “The Sara Shabana Show” , I’m joined by David Manning , an expert in emotional anatomy. David’s work bridges the gap between our emotional and physical worlds, revealing how unresolved emotions can manifest as chronic pain and illness. Through his techniques, David teaches how to read your body like a book , decode the language of your organs, and release the emotions that si...
#39 Rashi Chowdhary – Busting the Conventional Medicine and Nutrition Principles 10.12.2024 39:40
Rashi Chowdhary is my guest for today; an unconventional nutritionist who early on realized that we are doing it wrong! In this episode, she busts myths about conventional medicine and conventional nutrition system, and reveals how nutrition can transform chronic conditions, and shares eye-opening insights into women’s health issues that are typically ignored like female hormonal imbalances and th...
#38 The Invisible Ceiling We Set for Ourselves 03.12.2023 13:30
Welcome to a new episode from the show! Below are the key highlights from this special episode: · Explore the mysterious "inner thermostat" that silently governs our capacity for love, success, and happiness. · Uncover the early life programming that sets our subconscious expectations and how it shapes our adult lives. · Know how we can reset our limits to expand what...
#37 Ali Abdaal -Productivity, Passion, and How to Do More of What Matters to You 03.08.2023 13:50
This episode is anther special one, because just like the previous episode, it’s in collaboration with a brand thats very close to my heart which is Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), a remarkable event that gathers world class speakers, host brilliant workshops, and brings together a well curated performers to spend a weekend full of growth and entertainment in the heart of Sharjah. Now fo...
#36 Silfath Pinto - Energy Healing, Body Work and How to Manifest your Desires 21.05.2023 32:03
This special episode from "The Sara Shabana Show" was recorded at the heart of the Sharjah entrepreneurship festival “SEF” The 2022 event was truly remarkable, from the selection of speakers, the nuggets of knowledge dropped at every corner, the great people you don’t only get a chance to network with but also share a meal and go deeper into your conversation. This not to mention the e...
#35 Rami Rasamny - Resilience, Adventure, and World's Best Treks 16.03.2023 1:00:58
In this episode of "The Sara Shabana Show," I am delighted to welcome Ramy Rasamny as my guest. Ramy, the founder of Life Happens Outdoors, is a passionate advocate for personal empowerment through outdoor experiences. With over 15 trips to Kilimanjaro, 8 journeys to Mont Blanc, and numerous company-led expeditions across the Himalayas, South America, and beyond under his belt, Ramy ha...
#34 Embracing the Unknown 19.02.2023 12:21
Welcome to the first episode from “The Sara Shabana Show” in 2023 Below are the key highlights from the episode: · Why our judgments of what is good and bad can be limited and biased? · How our desire for control limits our possibilities in life. · Why surrendering is not the same as giving up. · How can we invite the magic of serendipities into our life? Don’t forget to s...
#33 Dina El Mofty - Passion, Resilience and the Dedication to Personal Growth 10.10.2022 47:26
Welcome to a very special episode. As you know today is the mental health day and I wanted this episode to carry insights and inspiration to support you in your journey. So I bringing you today a very special guest, someone who truly embody resilience and a killer mindset while balancing it with passion and intuition. My guest for today is a community builder, a thought leader and an angel inves...
#32 The Untold Secrets About the Power of Your Heart 20.09.2022 19:53
In this episode of the podcast “The Sara Shabana Show” I discussed the heart intelligence. The untold secrets about the power of your heart. Below are the key highlights from the episode: What is the heart intelligence. What science tell us about the law of attraction. A personal story about handling forgiveness. Why Steve Jobs believed intuition is more important than intelligence. What can w...
#31 Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa – Sleeping Difficulty, Hypnosis, and What Makes an Entrepreneur 25.07.2022 45:04
My guest for today is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, clinical psychologist, and hypnotherapist. He is a legend in his field! He is an Assistant Professor and an academic staff member of Kuwait University’s Faculty of Medicine, where he has taught clinical psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy since 2005. This besides many many many other degrees, the latest of which is his not 2nd but...
#30 - Success (Re)Defined By Great Minds 13.06.2022 22:45
Today’s episode from “The Sara Shabana Show” is all about one question I been pondering the past couple of years … which is what success really means. Just like many of you, when I was born, I was given a checklist and been told that once you strike off these items … you will be happy. I can already feel some of you might be smiling … because you been there, and you ticked the list … only to reali...
#29 - My 10 Days of Silent Meditation Experience 22.05.2022 26:21
In this episode of the podcast “The Sara Shabana Show” I shared my experience of going to a 10 days of silent Vipassana meditation course. Below are the key highlights from the episode: - Why I decided to try 10 days of silent meditation. - The philosophy behind this ancient technique and its significance in our mental wellbeing. - Laws of the universe and how we are in char...
#28 Where Does Inspiration Come From? 16.03.2022 10:52
In this episode of the podcast “The Sara Shabana Show” I discussed “Inspiration” Below are the key highlights from the episode: What inspiration really is. Where does inspiration come from. Why a busy mind is the enemy of inspiration. What the world’s most creative people do to get inspired. The simple steps that one can take to cultivate creativity and find inspiration. And don’t forget to sa...
#27 The Power of Setting Daily Intentions 25.01.2022 11:32
This is the first episode from “The Sara Shabana Show” in 2022, and I wouldn’t have found a better topic than discussing “The Power of Setting Clear Intentions” – A powerful practice you may like to use instead of creating new year’s resolutions. Below are the key highlights from the episode: What an intention really is, and what it does? What is the level of influence an intention has on my life...
#26 Hatem Al Akeel - Fashion, Authenticity and Creative Entrepreneurship 27.12.2021 29:47
Today I am happy to bring you a new interview with a very creative talent that I hope will spark your creations and inspire you for the new year to come I am happy to bring you a new interview with a very creative talent that I hope will spark your creations and inspire you for the new year to come. My guest for today is a creative enthusiast and an award-winning fashion designer He chose to leave...
#25 Baraa ElSabbagh – Nutrition, Fitness, and the Value of Podcasts 29.11.2021 34:46
Baraa ElSabbagh is a beautiful soul who found her passion in motivating people to start healthy habits, teaching them how to do it right and how to enjoy themselves in this process of change. Born to a family of entrepreneurs, she didn’t resonate with the 9-5 corporate world and started her own business right off the bat. She is a registered Dietician, Personal Trainer, & Sports Nutritionist w...
#24 Ibrahim AlBadawi - Personal Growth, Lifestyle Design, and Learning How to Learn 26.10.2021 1:05:11
My guest for today is a storyteller, an innovation catalyst, and a cultural adaptor. He is the founder of 01Gov - a Dubai born startup that aims at inspiring and enabling leaders of the public sector across the Middle East, and the broader Global South to design governments of the future. His work has been trusted by leading organizations like the United Nations, The Open Data Institute in the UK,...
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