The Goodness Podcast was launched in January 2020 with the goal of starting an honest conversation around the topics affecting women's health. Hosted by Noor Tehini and recorded in Dubai, it also celebrates the inspirational stories of women living in the Middle East, highlighting tales of triumph over tragedy, stories of resilience, and ones of survival, all while imparting valuable, scientifically backed advice and lived experience to its listeners.
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Leen Sadder: The Decision to Freeze Your Eggs – and All It Entails
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Leen Sadder is a Dubai-based designer, founder, community builder, and one of my dearest friends. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses her decision to freeze her eggs, why it took her so long and the fears that held her back from it, and the reaction of the people around her.By Leen Sadder
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One of world's biggest fitness personalities, Kelsey Wells, opens up about her healing journey, overcoming postpartum depression, managing her anxiety, overcoming body image issues, and making peace with her body.By Kelsey Wells
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Dr. Heather Eade: Rethinking the Treatment of PCOS
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Dr. Heather Eade is a naturopathic physician, specializing in integrative medicine in Dubai. On this episode of the podcast, she unpacks one of the most common disorders plaguing women today, polycystic ovary syndrome, and offers a refreshingly different take on the treatment of PCOS.By Heather Eade
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Haleh Nia: The Truth About Mental Health and Entrepreneurship
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Haleh Nia is the founder and editor-in-chief of Savoir Flair, the Middle East's first online magazine, and founder of Halo Media, its parent company. In a rare interview, she opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the pressures of working in the digital fashion industry, and her struggle with depression.…
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Mirna Sabbagh: Navigating the Fourth Trimester
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Mirna Sabbagh is a dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She's also a trainer, lecturer, and mom to a 7-year-old son, Karim. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses some of the most common myths around breastfeeding and the pressure placed on new moms.By Mirna Sabbagh
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Emaan Abbass: Putting Sexual Health on the Map
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Emaan Abbass is the founder of Ketish, a new feminine wellness brand backed by beauty mogul Huda Kattan. On this episode of the podcast, she opens up about her journey with HPV and what it taught her about her body, the global stigma around sexual health, and what it was like pitching to Huda.By Emaan Abbas
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After a (rather long) hiatus, we're back! Season 2 of The Goodness Podcast launches this week! #TheGoodnessPodcastBy Noor Tehini
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Mitra Manesh Part 2: Mindful Relationships in the Time of Covid
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Mitra Manesh is the founder of “innermap”, an innovative new mindfulness App, and the host of “Lights on”, a podcast offering support for a mindful life. She is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, and educator with over 3.5 decades of experience. Mitra also teaches at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has worked with the likes o…
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Mitra Manesh Part 1: Navigating Anxiety in the Time of Covid
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Mitra Manesh is the founder of “innermap”, an innovative new mindfulness App, and the host of “Lights on”, a podcast offering support for a mindful life. She is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, and educator with over 3.5 decades of experience. Mitra also teaches at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has worked with the likes o…
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Sophia Bakkal: What My Three Cancers Have Taught Me
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Sophia Bakkal is a Dubai-based life coach, senior leader for Tony Robbins, co-founder of Beyond Wellness, and founder of SB Create Lasting Change. On this episode of the podcast, she's sharing her journey through multiple cancers and what each one has taught her. www.sophiabakkal.comwww.beyondwellness-group.com…
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Anousheh Ansari: The First Female Private Astronaut and CEO of XPRIZE
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Anousheh Ansari grew up in Iran before moving to the US as a teenager, where she studied electrical engineering and computer sciences. She would go on to co-found a telecommunications company, sell it for over half a billion dollars, become the first female tourist on the International Space Station, and run XPrize, which she continues to do to thi…
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Tracy Harmoush is a fitness entrepreneur based in Dubai. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss her recent engagement and how she approaches her relationship, as well as her new venture and how she's working to build the life she wants.By Tracy Harmoush
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Omaira Farooq Al Olama: Breaking the Stigma – From Divorce to Diversity
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Omaira Farooq Al Olama is the founder of Unfiltered DXB, a new platform dedicated to celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and honesty. She is also behind Alf, an organization that helps divorced and widowed women get back into the workforce. On this episode of the podcast, she's opening up about her own experience as an Emirati divorcé and what driv…
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Cyma Hammoud & Jo Webber: How to Live According to Your Ayurvedic Dosha for Better Health
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Jo Webber is an Ayurvedic practitioner, Yoga teacher, and Master herbalist of Pukka Tea, and Cyma Hammoud is the Pukka Tea MENA Lead. They both have a wealth of knowledge on wellness and are breaking down the doshas with tips on how to live a happier, healthy life through the wisdom of Ayurveda. This episode was created in partnership with Pukka Te…
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Mary-Justine Todd: Gender-Based Violence and the Media
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Mary-Justine Todd is the founder and executive director of Shamsaha, the first and only domestic and sexual violence crisis response program in the Middle East. MJ is a former international humanitarian aid worker, specializing in gender-based violence for refugees and vulnerable populations. She's joining us to discuss the work of Shamsaha, her ob…
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Keith Littlewood: Calories, Fertility, and the Issue with Keto
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Keith Littlewood is an Independent researcher and coach based in Dubai, with a wealth of knowledge on the human body. On this episode of the podcast, we debunked some of the common myths and beliefs around calories, weight loss, the keto diet, and intermittent fasting. https://balancedbodymind.com/By Keith Littlewood
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Dana Hourani: Chasing my Dreams and Overcoming my Fears
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Dana Hourani is a Lebanese singer and musician. On this episode of the podcast, she recounts her early days as a recording artist, opens up about imposter syndrome, and shares her dreams for the future.By Dana Hourani
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Alya Mooro is an Egyptian-born, London-raised freelance journalist and author of the bestselling non-fiction book The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes.Alya is also the host of a new podcast, Talk of Shame, in which she speaks with guests from across the MENA region and its diaspora in an effort to dig deeper i…
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Dr. Deemah Salem: Virginity, Vaginismus, and the Myth of the Perfect Vulva
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Today's guest is Dr. Deemah Salem, an OBGYN at Dubai's Genesis Clinic. On this episode of the podcast, we're diving deep into some of the misconceptions surrounding women's sexuality and bodies in the Middle East, including the link between the hymen and virginity, vaginismus, and the rise in cosmetic genital surgery.https://www.instagram.com/dr.de…
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Dr. Stacey Shelby: Connecting to Our Inner Wild Woman
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My guest on the podcast is Dr. Stacey Shelby, an author, speaker, educator, and depth psychotherapist. She is also a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) in Canada, a certified clinical dream tender, and she has studied in indigenous and yoga traditions. She's joining me today to explain what archetypes are and how to work with them, but also to dis…
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Haif Abdalla: Yoga, Spirituality, and Overcoming Perfectionism
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My guest on the podcast today is Haif Abdalla, a business strategist and yoga teacher living in Dubai. On this episode, she opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and her journey to embracing all the various facets of herself, and we have a blast talking about all things yoga, crystals, and meditation.…
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My guest on the podcast today is Natalie Banks, founder of Azraq, a non-profit marine conservation organization run by volunteers and based in Dubai. She's joining me to discuss the work she does, the most immediate threats to our oceans, and how we can all play a part in the solution.https://azraqme.org/…
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My guest on the podcast today is psychologist Mamta Saha. Mamta works with corporates and individuals in Dubai on behavioral development impact and unlocking their potential.https://www.instagram.com/saha_mamta/By Mamta Saha
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Celine Zabad & Yi-Hwa Hanna: Speaking Your Truth
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My guests on the podcast today are poet and entrepreneur Celine Zabad and writer, editor, fitness instructor, and sound-healing therapist Yi-Hwa Hanna. Both of these women impact the world in their own unique ways, and they've joined me to discuss the importance of speaking your truth, the issue of toxic positivity, and the power of forgiveness. Th…
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Lana Makhzoumi: Love and Life in the Meme Generation
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My guest today is Lana Makhzoumi, co-host of the DXBabies podcast, host of the Tell Me Everything podcast, and a TikTok influencer. We discussed what it's like to grow up as part of the meme generation, tackling everything from social media addiction and body image issues to dating, Bridgerton, and periods. Mentioned documentary: MissRepresentation…
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Stephanie Robert: What Raising an Anxious Child Taught Me About Myself
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My guest on the podcast today is Dubai-based children's author Stephanie Robert, who has a background in psychology and a passion for mindful parenting. Stephanie is opening up for the first time about raising a child with anxiety and Tourette's syndrome and what this experience has taught her about herself . She also shares helpful tips and advice…
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Dr. Shefali Verma: The Impact of Diet, Sleep, and Stress on Your Body – Part 2
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My guest on the podcast today is Dr. Shefali Verma, an integrative medicine doctor based in Dubai. She's joining me to discuss the impact of our modern lifestyles on our health, what exactly is leaky gut, how to mitigate stress, and how to supplement correctly.By Noor Tehini
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Dr. Shefali Verma: The Impact of Diet, Sleep, and Stress on Your Body – Part 1
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My guest on the podcast today is Dr. Shefali Verma, an integrative medicine doctor based in Dubai. She's joining me to discuss the impact of our modern lifestyles on our health, what exactly is leaky gut, how to mitigate stress, and how to supplement correctly.By Noor Tehini
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Dr. Carole Wehbe Chidiac: COVID, Vaccines, and a Defense of Modern Medicine
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Dr. Carole Chidiac is a Family Medicine Specialist living in Dubai. While quarantining at home after contracting COVID, she joins us to shed some light on the virus, its long-term effects, and the various vaccine options available and shares her thoughts on why so many of us feel let down by conventional doctors.…
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Rania Masri El Khatib: I left My Corporate Career to Find My Passion Again
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Rania Masri ElKhatib is a mom of two and corporate powerhouse living in Dubai. Up until last month, she was Chief Transformation Officer of Chalhoub Group, one of the region's biggest fashion empires. After 2020 brought our normal lives to a screeching halt, forcing so many of us to slow down and introspect, Rania started to question her path and h…
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#TrueStory: Dealing With Cancer in Your Thirties
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Luz Villamil was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30, and it turned her world upside down. Here, she shares the hard but valuable lessons that she learned along the way.By Noor Tehini
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Tilda Timmers is a therapist, author, and mom of two living in the Netherlands. Following the launch of her new book, she's sharing her personal journey, what to expect during the fourth trimester, how to deal with postpartum mental health, and how to break free of the perfect mother conspiracy.By Noor Tehini
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Alaa Balkhy: Questioning Identity & Celebrating Culture
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Alaa Balkhy is a Saudi creative director working at the intersection of fashion, design, and culture. On this episode of the podcast, she shares her experience as a third-culture kid, her perception of identity, and her efforts to stay connected to and to celebrate her Middle Eastern roots.By Noor Tehini
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Anisha Oberoi: Launching Your Own Business in Today's World
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Anisha Oberoi launched Secret Skin, an e-commerce discovery platform for sustainable beauty, after recovering from a battle with breast cancer. On this episode of the podcast, she shares what she learned after many years working at Amazon, some insights into starting your own business (in 2020 no less), how to overcome entrepreneurial doubt and imp…
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#TrueStory: How I Rehabbed my Body After Childbirth
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Alison McLaughlin is a certified yoga teacher, registered dietitian, and Master Trainer for Rad Mobility. After giving birth, she experienced severe hip pain and postpartum depression. Here is what helped her rehab her body after childbirth.https://goodness.me/body/368837/muscle-recovery-after-birth-postpartum-rehabThis story was first published on…
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#TrueStory: How I Overcame Abuse in my Marriage
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One brave woman shares the story of how she overcame emotional abuse in her marriage and made it out stronger. This story was first published on Goodness' website on October 2, 2019.By Noor Tehini
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Maria Abi Hanna: How Intuitive Eating Can Help You Navigate the Holiday Season
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Maria Abi Hanna is a registered dietitian living in Dubai. She has been practicing for over ten years and specializes in eating disorders, the no-diet approach, and intuitive eating. Ahead of Christmas and the holiday season, she’s joining me to break down the main principles of intuitive eating and tips to navigate the holiday season with as littl…
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Dr. Sandrine Atallah: Sex in Long-Term Relationships — Expectations, Misconceptions, and Advice
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Dr. Sandrine Atallah, a consultant in sexual medicine and certified psychosexologist, has really been breaking boundaries in the Arab World and pushing the limits of what is and isn’t discussed when it comes to sex. On this episode of the podcast, she's breaking down sex in long-term relationships, discussing the unrealistic expectations that we ca…
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In a story that will resonate with so many, Dubai resident Georgie Bradley chronicles her experience of burnout, from depression to disordered eating to taking a sabbatical.This episode was first published on Goodness' website on October 9, 2019. https://goodness.me/mind/370032/real-account-burnout-dubai…
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Sandra Sharpe: Chronic Inflammation, Hormones, and Functional Medicine
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Sandra Sharpe is a functional medicine health coach living in Dubai. She works with women who have hormonal imbalances, including PCOS, PMS, and thyroid problems, educating and empowering them to take control of their health.By Sandra Sharpe
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Sandra Sharpe: I Thought I Lived a Healthy Life Until I Got Diagnosed with Cancer
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Sandra Sharpe is a functional medicine health coach and former fitness trainer living in Dubai. Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which forced her to take a closer look at her lifestyle and definition of health. This is her story of recovery and what she learned along the way.…
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#TrueStory: Why Young Women Need New Metrics for Success
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What should the professional worth of a modern woman really be measured by? With digital entrepreneurs and young leaders taking over with bold voices, it’s important to acknowledge that age no longer determines value.https://goodness.me/work/373388/age-experience-ageismThis story was first published on Goodness' website on June 13, 2020.…
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Dina Ghandour: The World of Doulas, Births, and Babies
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Dina Ghandour is a Dubai-based yogi and certified Doula. Through her work, she provides educational, practical, and emotional support to parents by offering childbirth education, assisting at the birth through hands-on comfort measures, and sharing postnatal support with regards to such things as breastfeeding counseling, sleep advice, mother and b…
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#TrueStory: My Infertility Journey from IUI to IVF to Diagnosis
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Fida Kiblawi opens up about her infertility journey, from IUI to IVF to accepting the diagnosis that she would never have children. This is her story.https://goodness.me/body/372561/infertility-journeyBy Noor Tehini
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Layla Kardan: Music, Success, and Finding Her Voice
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When The Goodness Podcast host Noor Tehini first met Layla Kardan, she was still working a corporate job and dipping her toes into the music industry. Today, she’s a recording artist with an international following. On this episode of the podcast, we caught up with Layla about her journey and we discussed everything from Cardi B’s WAP single to the…
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#TrueStory: Why We Keep Our Mental Health Issues a Secret
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Following the tragic death of Anthony Bourdain, Grace Gordon looks back on the life of the celebrity chef and his secret struggles with mental health issues, reflecting on her own battle with depression and anxiety. She shares the steps that helped her along the way, the lessons she learned, and her thoughts on why we tend to keep our mental health…
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Neha Duseja and Dani Hakim: Demystifying Meditation
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In honor of Wold Mental Health Week, we've teamed up with Lululemon, Dani Hakim of Safe Space, and Lululemon Ambassador and yogi Neha Duseja to talk about mental health. Together, they're busting some of the most common myths around meditation and sharing the most transformative moments on their personal journeys.This podcast was created in collabo…
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Marianne Tafani: When Childbirth Doesn't Go According to Plan
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Marianne Tafani is a Pilates instructor known in the UAE as the "core strength guru". Three years ago, she gave birth to her first son, Adam, but things did not go to plan. Marianne had decided on a natural birth, but an unfortunate series of events and neglect on behalf of her care providers resulted in a traumatic experience.Warning: This episode…
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#TrueStory: I’ve Been Living in the Wild for Ten Years and This Is My Story
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Miriam Lancewood and her husband Peter have survived for almost a decade in the wilderness of New Zealand. Here, she shares their journey, the moments they live for and those that make them fear for their lives, and what they've learned along the way.https://goodness.me/mind/372093/miriam-lancewood-wilderness-storyThis article was written by Miriam…
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#TrueStory: If I’m so Amazing, Why Am I Still Single?
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Relationship coach Nicola Beer reflects on her own experience and highlights the four issues she has most often encountered in people struggling to find love. This article was originally published on Goodness' website on November 20, 2019.https://goodness.me/relationships/370219/why-am-i-singleBy Noor Tehini
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