LEAP!
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsLeaping one episode at a time into topics revolving fitness, coaching and the unpredictable life of being a mother and a woman. Amal Murad tackles the hard questions and meets with health professionals, athletes and coaches to discuss the raw and transparent truth about how our bodies work. LEAP! is brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media.
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Episodes
E10: The Birds & The Bees.
November 13, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBOT & Reem from the Dukkan Show joined us today at the studio to talk about a very important yet sensitive topic that isn't openly discussed within our community: The Birds & The Bees; the conversation about intercourse, how babies are made and all that's in between. As we leap into this a little further, we start unraveling the differences on how this specific topic is being portrayed to girls and boys in the region once they've hit puberty and how this in itself may be the reason w...
E09: PCOS & Athleticism with Masuma Hussain.
November 04, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBWe leap a little deeper into the life of a Coach & Fitness enthusiast, Masuma Hussain who was diagnosed with PCOS. We try to unravel the complexities of PCOS as she is constantly trying to find what works for her through trial and error. Doctors are constantly prescribing birth control and glucophage and she felt that didn't sit right with her. Join us as tries to manage the unpredictable symptoms of PCOS through nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes. #LeapWithAmal Be sure to s...
E08: 7 Myths Surrounding Pregnancy.
October 21, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBAs I approach my second pregnancy, I realized how easy it is to fall victim to myths and fads we find on social media. On this episode, I speak my mind and vent a little bit about things that have been affecting me while I'm going through this very vulnerable part in my life. #LeapWithAmal Be sure to subscribe to this show and leave a rating and review! Follow us on social media: Instagram at @leap.of.hope / @DukkanMedia Twitter at @_leapofhope / @DukkanMedia YouTube: https://...
E07: Pursuing A Career in Fitness.
September 02, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 41.7 MBThis episode, we leap into the world of fitness as a career choice. I have left my corporate job almost 5 years ago and I haven’t looked back since but is personal training the way to go for everyone? We look into the pros and cons of this decision that can possibly guide you in knowing what to expect if you ever do want to take the leap into this industry. #LeapWithAmal Be sure to subscribe to this show and leave a rating and review! Follow us on social media: Instagram at @leap...
E06: Nutrition & Understanding your body.
August 12, 2021 16:54 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBJoining us today at the LEAP podcast is a mom, athlete, and nutritionist, Eman Shakeeb. Together, we dive a little deeper into nutrition and the different myths we, as women, tend to believe due to the rise in diet culture. #LeapWithAmal Be sure to subscribe to this show and leave a rating and review! Follow us on social media: Instagram at @leap.of.hope / @DukkanMedia Twitter at @_leapofhope / @DukkanMedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeapofHope If you have any question...
E05: Miscarriages shouldn't be Taboo.
August 05, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBOn this episode we share a very intimate conversation with Zainab AlSawalhi talking about her experience with pregnancy and loss. We touch upon the physical and mental state women are in when they are trying to recover from trauma and how unfortunate that Miscarriage is still considered Taboo even though studies show that they are more common than we think. So many women suffer in silence and Zainab's brave decision to post about her own experience online has allowed more women to c...
E04: Resilience in Motherhood.
July 29, 2021 13:58 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MBResilience is often described as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; or “mental toughness”. But when do you draw the line? When can you decide that enough is enough? #LeapWithAmal Be sure to subscribe to this show and leave a rating and review! Follow us on social media: Instagram at @leap.of.hope / @DukkanMedia Twitter at @_leapofhope / @DukkanMedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeapofHope If you have any questions, get in touch with us at amal@leapofhope....
E03: What your OB-GYN & personal trainer don't know.
July 25, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBIt was a pleasure to have Celina Bicho, a passionate women’s health physiotherapist that is also specialized in pediatric rehabilitation. We leaped into the different stages of a woman’s life and what her job entailed as a woman that knows her way around pelvic floors. We both agreed that all women need a team but unfortunately we rarely see women get the help they need after their visits with their OB-GYN. In most cases, women rush to go to the gym and meet with their personal trai...
E02: Body image, self worth and honest conversations.
July 08, 2021 14:26 - 8 minutes - 19.9 MBJoin me as I address vulnerable moments in my life that led me to become a personal trainer and the reason why I specifically decided to focus on women’s health and fitness. #LeapWithAmal Be sure to subscribe to this show and leave a rating and review! Follow us on social media: Instagram at @leap.of.hope / @DukkanMedia Twitter at @_leapofhope / @DukkanMedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeapofHope If you have any questions, get in touch with us at [email protected] L...
E01: Welcome to LEAP!
June 28, 2021 11:27 - 5 minutes - 13.6 MBWelcome to LEAP! This first episode is a start to a conversation I’ve been wanting to have for a very long time. Being a mother, coach & athlete has turned out to be quite an unpredictable journey. I talk about how little we know about our bodies as women and how it’s time to dive a little deeper into our biology and all that makes us who we are. Listen in as we try to reveal the unbiased truth about the fitness industry especially when it comes to female anatomy. Let’s tackle it a...