Body Image Archives

3 min

Better Understanding Our Bodies’ Relationship With Food And Mental Health

Food is a part of various cultures. Arabs for example, many life events, and celebrations revolve around food. It is a way to share love, sadness, happiness, celebration, etc. Whatever…

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4 min

Mental Health

Eating Disorders in Egypt

Have you ever imagined what it must be like to experience an eating disorder? There are many accounts from people across the world, each individual with their own unique experience;…

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8 min

Community

#RockYourUgly is Going Viral: Waleed Shah Explores Body Image Insecurities Through Photography

#RockYourUgly is Going Viral Waleed Shah is a photographer born and raised in the UAE. After graduating with a chemical engineering degree, he slowly discovered his love for photography, a passion…

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7 min

Mint El Mokadem: The Founder of Pole Fit Egypt Talks about Struggles with Mental Health & Therapy in Egypt

Manar, Mint El Mokadem, has proven to be an iconic pioneer in Egypt’s fitness industry. Launching PoleFit Egypt, the country’s first aerial arts school, she has proven that pole dancing is more…