Women face big decisions and even bigger challenges when it comes to their health, so we’re sharing some stories that don’t get talked about enough. We begin with one woman’s decision to freeze her eggs holding space for the future she hopes to build on her own terms. Then, we hear from a woman living with endometriosis – an all-too-common condition that's often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. We speak to an expert to help you or someone you know navigate this disease. Finally, we speak to a thyroid cancer survivor who fought for years to have her symptoms be taken seriously – and a doctor who offers empowering, practical guidance for anyone having the same experience.

This week on Now You Know, we’re taking you on a journey through some of our most powerful health stories – stories that speak to the challenges and resilience of women today.

In this episode:

• Zayna Al Hamarneh, (X / IG), CEO & Co-Founder of Mode Markering & PR
• Anita Nneka Jones, (X / IG), TV Presenter
• Jandra Mueller, (X / IG), Pelvic floor physical therapist
• Ayah Jaghoub, (IG), Makeup artist, thyroid cancer patient
• Dr. Tania Jaber, Endocrinology Consultant | Hamad Medical Corporation

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Divorce remains illegal for most people in the Philippines – making it the only country besides Vatican City where it’s banned. With no legal pathway out, activists say women are often forced to stay in abusive or unwanted marriages.

In this episode of Now You Know we speak with Cindy Diaz. The mother of three has been separated from her abusive husband for over a decade and is fighting to make divorce legal. We also hear from legal expert Clara Padilla, who weighs in on whether that’s possible.

In this episode:

• Cindy Diaz, Philippine Divorce Activist
• Clara Padilla, Lawyer

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Across the US, migrant communities are living in fear as ICE raids surge with immigration policies tightening under the Trump administration. In response, migrant-led groups are mobilising to provide support to empower the most vulnerable to know their rights.

In this episode of Now You Know, we chat with Nelcy Garcia De Leon from Proyecto Faro, a migrant-led support group. She shares what it takes to show up for people in crisis.

In this episode:

• Nelcy Garcia De Leon, Board Chair | Proyecto Faro

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Did you know that women already control a third of the world’s private wealth — and that number is expected to soar past 50 percent in the next five years? But how can you be part of that growth?

Now You Know speaks with Cristina Jaeger, the founder of HerFinancialFreedom. Cristina’s mission is to close the gender gap in wealth and investing and help women gain financial independence. She shares tips on how women can meet their financial goals.

In this episode:

• Cristina Jaeger, (IG), Founder | HerFinancialFreedom

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Is laughter truly the best medicine? Pakistani cartoonist Nigar Nazar believes it might be. She's famously known as the first professional female cartoonist in Pakistan and the Muslim world. Through her work she has sought to address social and cultural issues through her witty and thought-provoking cartoons transforming complex topics.

This week on Now You Know, we talk to Nigar about her creative initiative that uses humour to raise awareness, advocate for change, and educate both children and adults.

In this episode:

• Nigar Nazar, (IG), Founder | Gogi Studios

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, and our host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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25,000 children have been injured in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 2023, according to the United Nations. And, according to The World Health Organization, about 2,500 children in Gaza require urgent medical attention outside the territory. What does it take to help children evacuated from Gaza start their journey to healing?

This week on Now You Know we speak to Dr Lisa Thornton, a pediatric rehabilitation specialist in Qatar. She talks about the difficulties treating children who were able to evacuate from Gaza since December 2023 and the long road to recovery these children face.

In this episode:

• Dr Lisa Thornton, (X), Pediatric Rehabilitation Specialist | Sidra Medicine

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Can skateboarding change lives? One organisation believes it can. Bangladesh Street Kids Aid supports children living on the streets by providing essentials, education, and skateboarding lessons. With over 3 million street children in Bangladesh – many facing poverty, addiction, or exploitation – this initiative offers a lifeline, especially for young girls.

Now You Know speaks with founder Susie Halsell to learn what inspired her to start this initiative and how it’s making a difference, especially in the lives of vulnerable young girls.

In this episode:

Susie Halsell, (IG), Founder | Bangladesh Skreet Kids Aid

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Iraq’s amendments to its personal status law have been controversial. Critics say the changes could roll back women’s rights, with serious implications for marriage, divorce, and child custody. So why has this shift happened and what does it really mean for girls and women across the country?

This week on Now You Know, we speak to Sherri Kraham Talabany, about her firsthand experience with how the country’s laws and culture have shaped the lives of women and girls, and what she thinks the latest legal changes could mean for their future.

In this episode:

• Sherri Kraham Talabany, (X / IG), President & Executive Director | SEED

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube