Who Run the World
Award-winning podcast where two Arab women and best friends come together to talk about what's on their mind and the mind of their peers today. Join co-hosts Marilyn Zakhour and Rhea Chedid as they unpack their multifaceted identities through conversations between themselves and with other (wo)men from across the region and the world. Gold winner of the "Acast Moment of Comedy" at the 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards.
Who Run the World
Let’s Talk About (In)Fertility (w/ Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam)
In October 2020 (deep pandemic era WRTW), we released an episode titled “Let’s Talk About Our Periods” with Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam that broached all sorts of taboo topics for Arab women, like taking the birth control pill and experiencing period pain. 3 years later, we’re back for round 2. Returning guest (and friend of the pod) Dr. Gaël helps Rhea and Marilyn understand the world of (in)fertility: the science, the myths, the social implications, and everything in between. As they exchange personal experiences and advice, they ask: how can we reduce shame around (in)fertility talk? Finally, in a more personal “2 Kinds of People,” Marilyn and Dr. Gaël tackle Rhea’s doubts and hesitation about freezing her eggs. Will she do it? To be continued…
Embarked/Embarking on your own family planning journey? Share with us any lessons you’ve learned/are learning on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com.
Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam is a Lebanese OB/GYN, fertility specialist, and the co-founder of Metle Metlik, a digital education and community platform with courses on women’s reproductive and sexual health. She holds an executive masters degree in health management from the ESA Business School in Beirut.
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Who Run the World is a production of Reyzin Media. Hosted by Rhea Chedid and Marilyn Zakhour. Produced by Ahmed Ashour. Follow Who Run the World on Instagram and Tik Tok at @whoruntheworldpod.
