Being Human with Leana Deeb

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Hi, my name is Leana Deeb, and this is the space I wish existed when I was growing up, finding myself, and figuring out who I truly wanted to be. We all go through seasons of growth and realignment, trying to stay grounded, build discipline, and stay true to ourselves. Every week, I’ll share honest conversations and reflections around faith, identity, discipline, purpose, health and everything in between. Sometimes it’s just me talking about what I’m learning, and other times I’ll sit down with people who inspire me to think deeper and live better. Some episodes will challenge you. Others will bring peace. But every one of them is here to remind you that you’re not alone, and that growth is never perfect, it’s personal. Welcome to Being Human with Leana Deeb.

  1. vor 1 Tag

    The Habits That Made Me More Disciplined

    In this solo episode, Leana gets into one of the topics she lives by — discipline and how to actually stick to your word. Not the aesthetic version of discipline you see online, but the real, practical, day-by-day habits that have changed how she shows up in her work, her training, her relationships, and her relationship with herself. She shares the exact systems, mindset shifts, and daily habits that took her from someone who consistently fell off track to someone who genuinely commits to herself — and keeps that commitment. This one is for every woman who knows what she needs to do but keeps getting in her own way. Leana gets into: Why committing to yourself changes everything — including your confidence and your aura How to build a daily plan that actually works using Google Calendar and the five daily prayers as anchors Why a consistent sleep and wake schedule is more important than how many hours you get The night routine that tells your body it is time to rest — and why scrolling before bed is working against you Why picking up your phone first thing in the morning spikes your cortisol and sets your whole day back The apps she uses to lock her phone and protect her focus — Opal and Brick How to set up your environment so that good habits are easier than bad ones Eating as a non-negotiable — why your food directly affects your mood, your energy, and your habits Work blocks, doing the hardest task first, and how to structure your day for real progress How affirmations rebuilt her relationship with herself when she did not even like who she was The 10 rapid-fire habits that will change your life Why natural fiber clothing — linen, cotton, hemp, bamboo — actually affects how you feel in your body Praying your prayers on time as the foundation everything else is built around Why negotiating with yourself is the fastest way to lose respect for yourself Learning the scripture of your faith and why it brings a different kind of peace and purpose to your days "When I made the decision to commit to myself, everything started flowing. I started to feel less stressed, less overly anxious. All it took was a little bit of attention to where I'm going wrong." — Leana Deeb TOPICS DISCUSSED (00:00) Intro — What Discipline Actually Looks Like(01:14) Starting With a Plan — Google Calendar, Prayer Times & Structuring Your Day(04:00) Sleep Schedules, Night Routines & Why Scrolling Before Bed Is Hurting You(06:30) Morning Routines & Why Your Phone Is the Worst Way to Start the Day(08:30) Food, Energy & Why What You Eat Drives Everything Else(10:30) Work Blocks, Doing the Hardest Task First & Finding Your Purpose(13:00) Preparation & Systems — How to Actually Stay Consistent at the Gym(14:30) Mindset, Affirmations & Building a Relationship With Yourself(16:00) 10 Rapid-Fire Habits That Will Change Your Life(18:00) Natural Fiber Clothing, Prayer on Time & Learning Your Scripture Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. vor 6 Tagen

    George Heaton on Discipline, Doubt & the Real Cost of Success

    In this episode, Leana sits down with George Heaton — founder of Represent, one of the leading luxury streetwear brands in the world, built from a bedroom operation printing t-shirts for friends into a 15-year global business. George opens up about losing himself in his early 20s, the trademark dispute that nearly took the brand down, going nearly two years without knowing if Represent would survive, and why he still lives with doubt every single day despite everything he's built. This one is for anyone building something from nothing, anyone questioning whether discipline can really be taught, and anyone wondering what's actually on the other side of "overnight success." George and Leana get into: Looking in the mirror and not recognizing himself in his early 20s, and what pulled him back Why he avoided being the face of his own brand for years, and what it took to build that confidence Falling in love with art through his brother, and how a leadership video game unexpectedly shaped his approach to business Printing his first t-shirts and never having a plan B Building Represent with his brother for five years before it was even a real company Writing the brand's mission statement around quality and family — and why "the best product" always came before margin The trademark dispute that put the brand's entire future at risk, and living for two years not knowing if it would survive Losing hope daily during that period, but never stopping training — and using it as fuel instead His mother's influence and the quiet pressure of never wanting to let her down Believing in himself over any higher power, and how that differs from Leana's own journey into faith Their contrasting views on God, karma, the afterlife, and where meaning actually comes from His actual daily routine — from 5:30am wake-ups in the UK to running a business across two time zones now Why he dislikes the word "sacrifice" and prefers to think of it as leverage Treating discipline like a muscle — hard to build, easy to maintain once it's there Loneliness in the early years, and choosing to pour that energy into the brand instead of filling the void elsewhere Cutting off friendships and relationships that didn't align with where he was going How the 24/7 product line and Represent's activewear side actually started — almost by accident, during COVID Redefining success beyond money — health, freedom, and being able to take care of the people around him Living on minimum wage for the brand's first ten years, and staying at his parents' house until 27 Comparison, competition, and why he actively looks for someone "on his tail" to stay sharp What it means to lead a creative team without controlling every decision His closing answer to Leana's recurring question: what does it mean to be human? "If you're at rock bottom and you don't know what to do with yourself, the first thing you can do is work on you." — George Heaton TOPICS DISCUSSED  (00:00) — Intro: Meeting George Heaton & Represent (01:39) — Building the Confidence to Be the Face of the Brand (12:35) — Mass Appeal vs. Exclusivity & Protecting the Brand's Identity (18:00) — Fitness, Resilience & Building a Culture Around Discipline (25:14) — Faith, God, Karma & the Afterlife (39:19) — Moving Countries, Chasing a Feeling & Building a Life Outside the UK (42:13) — Legacy, Leadership & Staying Ahead of a Changing Industry (53:24) — Ten Years on Minimum Wage & Redefining What Success Means (58:24) — Creative Control, Team Culture & Trusting His People (01:02:43) — Patience, Standards & the Rules That Run the Brand Stay connected with Leana Deeb:  Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast  TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Stay connected with George Heaton:  Instagram: @georgeheaton  Brand: @representclo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 13. Aug.

    Self-Sabotage, Self-Forgiveness & Why the Way You Talk to Yourself Is Everything

    In this solo episode, Leana gets into one of the most relatable struggles she has faced — self-sabotage. She opens up about how she used to let one mistake spiral into losing all her progress, dropping every habit, and going completely off track. This episode is her honest reflection on what it actually takes to break that cycle and why the way you speak to yourself when things go wrong is everything. This one is for every woman who has ever let one bad day turn into a bad week, a bad month, or a reason to give up entirely. Leana gets into: What self-sabotage actually looks like and why it keeps so many of us stuck Why it is okay to mess up — and why staying in that feeling is where the real problem begins The difference between suppressing your emotions and actually sitting with them Why God can forgive us but we struggle to forgive ourselves How to talk to yourself after a mistake the way you would talk to someone you love Journaling as a tool for self-awareness — and how to make it actually productive The five daily practices that keep her grounded: journal, pray, eat clean, learn, and train Why self-sabotage and consistency are so deeply connected The power of envisioning who you are five years from now — and starting to act like her today Why recognizing your worth changes everything about how you show up Living with the awareness that God is watching — and how that makes discipline easier A reminder that even in your lowest moments, you are making more progress than you think "Deep down, you already are her. It's just maybe a little bit of work that is needed to get there — but I'm confident in the fact that you will get there." — Leana Deeb TOPICS DISCUSSED (00:00) Intro & What Self-Sabotage Really Is(01:30) Why One Mistake Does Not Have to Ruin Your Progress(03:00) Sitting With Your Feelings Instead of Suppressing Them(04:30) Why We Can't Forgive Ourselves the Way God Forgives Us(06:00) How to Speak to Yourself After a Mistake(07:30) Journaling for Self-Awareness & Growth(09:00) The Five Daily Practices: Journal, Pray, Eat Clean, Learn & Train(10:30) Envisioning Your Future Self & Embodying Her Now(12:00) Recognizing Your Worth & Rooting for Yourself Stay connected with Leana Deeb:Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcastTikTok: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 6. Aug.

    Sara Saffari on God, Grief & Finding Purpose

    In this episode, Leana sits down with Sara Saffari — one of the biggest fitness creators in the space, known for her humor, her honesty, and her ability to stay completely true to herself on camera. Sarah opens up about the DM that changed everything, the eating disorder she struggled with at 21, losing her father at six years old, and why she's never once had a content plan in four-plus years of posting. This one is for anyone building an audience without a strategy, anyone who's ever felt insecure while still showing up, and anyone quietly carrying grief they've never fully unpacked. Sara and Leana get into: The DM to Bradley Martyn that led to Zoo Culture, and how one invite changed the trajectory of her content Why there has never been a plan behind any of her videos — no scripts, no strategy, just showing up Consistency versus luck, and why she refuses to miss a week even when she doesn't love the video Feeling insecure but never nervous — and where that distinction comes from Why she's tried journaling over therapy, and has never quite committed to either Her biggest fear as a creator: that the content itself makes it harder to find the right partner Shifting toward solo content and what that's taught her about her own purpose Having a 90% male audience despite wanting to motivate women, and finding the balance between the two Her eating disorder at 21 — weighing 100 pounds, hiding her body, and what led her there How fitness didn't just change her body, but rebuilt her mentally Growing up in a small town in Kentucky, moving to LA, and staying connected to her Iranian culture Why she doesn't drink — and how that's tied to her mom's faith, not necessarily her own Growing up Muslim without religion being pushed on her, and still figuring out her own relationship with God Grief — losing her father at six, suppressing the emotions, and never fully processing it Her mom's sacrifices, from working two jobs to giving up the garage bedroom Redefining success as being happy and surrounded by people who love her back — not the money Her Gymshark origin story, from a $20-an-hour tutoring job to becoming an athlete Her actual daily routine, filming process, and posting schedule Advice for women dealing with judgment, insecurity, or online hate What she'd want to do next — acting, but never a dating reality show Her answer to Leana's recurring question: what does it mean to be human? "I don't want the negative comments to break my day, and I don't want the positive ones to make my day." — Sara Saffari TOPICS DISCUSSED  (00:00) — Cold Open: Fitness, Faith & Grief (00:50) — Welcome & Introducing Sarah Safaree (02:16) — How Sarah Started Creating Content (06:57) — Consistency, Luck & Staying Authentic (11:07) — Finding Her Purpose as a Creator (12:58) — Her Eating Disorder & Fitness Journey (16:19) — Kentucky Roots, Moving to LA & Iranian Culture (19:15) — Faith, Sobriety & Her Relationship with Islam (23:34) — Grief, Losing Her Dad & Family Sacrifice (32:41) — Redefining Success, Handling Hate & What It Means to Be Human Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Stay connected with Sara Saffari Instagram: @sarasaffari__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 30. Juli

    Why God Makes Us Wait for Love

    In this episode, Leana goes solo for a raw, personal reflection on wanting a partner and not yet finding the right one. She talks through the feelings that come with waiting — overthinking in quiet moments, watching friends and strangers online seem to have it figured out, feeling pressure from parents or society — and walks through what she's actually doing to work through it instead of just telling you to "trust God's timing" and leave it there. This one is for anyone who feels like they're doing everything right and still waiting, anyone who's been made to feel ashamed of wanting intimacy or companionship, and anyone questioning whether the relationship they saw growing up is the one they actually want to repeat. Leana gets into: Wanting a partner but not finding the right one, and why that feeling is normal, not a flaw Why God may be making you wait — building your character before you build a relationship Looking honestly at her parents' marriage and deciding what she does and doesn't want to repeat Why financial independence and "having something going for yourself" isn't about needing to prove anything to a man Trusting fate (qadar) and why doubt in prayer can block what you're asking for The power of tahajjud (the night prayer) and why she wants to start waking up earlier for it Feeling worthy of what you want — tying confidence, fitness, journaling, clean eating, and prayer together Actually putting yourself out there instead of waiting to be found from your bedroom Self-care and presentation as part of the waiting season, not about becoming "perfect" Wanting to trust men without losing herself in the process Focusing on your relationship with God and yourself before your relationship with another person A listener comment on the taboo around women talking about intimacy and desire in religious communities — and how to handle those feelings without shame Why she doesn't believe in male friendships, and where she draws the line "Love who you are, because at the end of the day, that is the most important relationship you're going to have — is with yourself." — Leana TOPICS DISCUSSED  (00:00) — Cold Open: Wanting a Partner, Trusting the Wait  (01:08) — Wanting a Partner but Not Finding the Right One  (04:09) — Trusting God's Timing Over Rushing Into Marriage  (05:16) — Looking at Her Parents' Marriage & What She Doesn't Want to Repeat  (07:09) — Financial Independence & Having Something of Her Own  (08:17) — Fate (Qadar) & Praying Without Doubt  (09:25) — The Power of Tahajjud, the Night Prayer  (10:33) — Feeling Worthy: Confidence, Fitness, Journaling & Prayer  (12:03) — Putting Yourself Out There  (12:48) — Self-Care & Presentation While You Wait  (15:27) — On Trust, Men & Not Being a "Man Hater"  (16:12) — Relationship With God vs. Relationship With a Person  (17:42) — Listener Comment: The Taboo Around Women, Intimacy & Desire  (21:06) — Why She Doesn't Believe in Male Friendships  (22:59) — Closing Thoughts & Subscribe Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 23. Juli

    The Truth About PCOS, Periods & Women’s Hormones with Dr. Hazel Wallace

    In this episode, Leana sits down with Dr. Hazel Wallace — medical doctor, registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and founder of The Food Medic — for an honest, no-fluff conversation about the parts of women's health that rarely get explained properly. They get into what's actually happening in your body throughout your cycle, when period pain stops being "normal" and starts being a red flag, and why the supplement industry preys on exactly the confusion that leaves so many women without real answers. This one is for anyone who has ever been told their pain, their fatigue, or their irregular cycle was "just stress," who has quietly wondered if what they're feeling is normal, or who wants to understand their body well enough to actually advocate for themselves in a doctor's office. Note: this episode was recorded before the announcement of PCOS's new name. Throughout the conversation, the condition is referred to as PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) rather than its updated name, PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome). Leana and Dr. Hazel get into: What's actually happening hormonally in each phase of your menstrual cycle, and why most women were never taught this How to tell the difference between normal period pain and a sign that something needs medical attention Whether you should train through your period, and how to actually listen to your body instead of forcing a routine Iron deficiency and anemia — who's at risk, the symptoms that get missed, and how to actually get tested The wild-west world of women's health supplements, and how to tell if one is actually worth taking Inositol for PCOS — what it is, how it works, and why it's becoming a first-line option before medication The real difference between PCOS and endometriosis, and why both get so often missed or misdiagnosed Hazel's own PCOS diagnosis story — the dismissive advice she got, and what actually helped her symptoms go into remission Why cutting carbs isn't the answer for PCOS, and what to focus on instead The 90-day window before trying to conceive, and what actually matters for fertility — for both partners Hazel's personal experience freezing her eggs, and what she wishes she'd known going in What IVF actually involves, and why it's often one of several options rather than the first step Perimenopause and menopause — when it really starts, how it's diagnosed, and why it can happen earlier than people think Nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the nutrients that matter most Hazel's go-to diet recommendation, and the simple, unglamorous habits she says actually move the needle "If you are unable to manage your period because of pain or leaking or flow, then that's too much for you. And that's when you should seek help." — Dr. Hazel Wallace (00:00) — Cold Open: "Women Are Fat and Hairy If They've Got PCOS"(00:53) — Welcome to Being Human with Dr. Hazel Wallace(01:45) — The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle, Explained(09:30) — Normal vs. Red-Flag Periods: When to Seek Help(13:00) — Iron Deficiency, Anemia & the Truth About Supplements(20:16) — PCOS vs. Endometriosis: Diagnosis Criteria & Medical Bias(23:03) — Insulin Resistance, Genetics & Living with PCOS Long-Term(27:50) — Hazel's Own PCOS Diagnosis Story(30:36) — Training with PCOS, Perimenopause, Menopause & Freezing Her Eggs(38:00) — Fertility Nutrition, Pregnancy, Stress Management & Closing Thoughts Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Stay connected with Dr. Hazel Wallace: Instagram: @drhazelwallace TikTok: @drhazelwallace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 16. Juli

    Everything I Wish Someone Told Me Going Into My 20s

    In this episode, Leana sits down with you, her audience, for a raw, unscripted Q&A. No prep, no filter: she reads every question cold and answers exactly as she would if you were sitting across from her. The conversation moves from stress eating and gym consistency into deeper territory — hijab, Islamophobia, self-worth, marriage, purpose, and what it actually means to build your character before you build anything else. This one is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in an unhealthy habit, unsure of their purpose, or like they need to prove themselves to people who were never going to understand them anyway. Leana gets into: Why stress eating usually isn't about willpower, and what actually fixes it Staying consistent with training by removing decisions before they become excuses Choosing discipline over motivation, and why chasing "motivation" will always let you down Reframing fitness as an act of worship instead of a punishment for your body Where to actually find modest, natural fiber clothing (and why it's harder than it should be) What kept her showing up even when she didn't feel motivated or happy How Islam reshaped her relationship with physical strength and health Living with anxiety about Islamophobia as a revert, and separating your worth from other people's stares Working through the hardest, most misunderstood parts of her faith instead of walking away from them What hijab really means to her — and why it was never about a man Building a daily structure around prayer instead of an overpacked routine What to do when prayer feels numb and disconnected Finding your purpose by fixing your habits first Being scared of change, adulthood, and responsibility — and finding the growth in the discomfort Why she refuses to build her life around getting married Building any platform — fitness or faith-based — from intention instead of chasing views "You have to consistently work on your character in order to attract the man that you also want in your life, because you can't be picky... but we also don't always have the character to match it." — Leana TOPICS DISCUSSED (00:00) – Intro (motivation, hijab preview, welcome to the Q&A) (01:05) – "How can you stop stress eating?" (05:45) – "How do you stay consistent when it comes to training?" (11:15) – "Where do you get your modest natural fiber fits?" (15:50) – "How do you motivate yourself?" (asked again) (17:35) – "How has Islam changed your perspective on physical strength and taking care of your body?" (18:15) – "Your take on Islamophobia" (31:00) – "What does hijab mean to you?" (34:33) – "How to stay focused without getting overwhelmed with my daily routine" (35:45) – "How can I stay consistent with my salah?" (39:15) – "What to do when you feel like you don't have your life figured out yet" (41:50) – "What to do when you're scared of change and becoming an adult" (44:05) – Rapid-fire (47:30) – "Your roots?" (48:00) – "Advice for building a fitness-based platform while honoring God" Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!  go to curehydration.com/LEANA, and get 20% off with code LEANA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 9. Juli

    Why Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time with Bradley Martyn

    In this episode, Leana sits down with Bradley Martyn — fitness pioneer, entrepreneur, and one of the earliest creators in the social media fitness space. Bradley has been doing this for over 15 years, and this conversation goes far beyond fitness. He opens up about losing his father to suicide at age six, the anxiety that sent him to the ER four times, how psychedelics reshaped his view on life and death, and why being authentically himself has been the only strategy he has ever needed. He built Zoo Culture from the ground up, is now expanding to Miami, and has quietly been one of the most copied creators in the industry — from his coaching model to his gym concept. This one is raw, reflective, and genuinely refreshing. This one is for anyone who has ever questioned what they're building, why they're building it, and whether any of it actually matters. Bradley and Leana get into: Losing his father to suicide at age six and how grief quietly shaped everything Health anxiety so severe he went to the ER four times in a row - and how he got out of it Why proactive mental health practices matter more than reactive ones How he found Instagram before anyone knew what it was - and built one of the earliest fitness followings Posting every single day for eight years and what that kind of consistency actually costs you Getting addicted to validation and what it took to grow out of it → Why he has always winged everything - and why it worked Building Zoo Culture, almost not doing it, and why he undershot how big it would be Zoo Culture Miami finally happening after three years of searching Being one of the most copied creators in the fitness space and what that did to him Why he keeps his relationships off the internet - and when he would change that How to tell who is actually in your corner versus what you have built Trust, loyalty, and why he stopped expecting people to show up the way he does His views on God, religion, karma, and whether any of it adds up What it means to be human - and why his answer comes back to love "Everything we do is for love — to receive love, to give love. And all the stuff we've dressed it up as, money, success, notoriety — it's all just that." — Bradley Martyn TOPICS DISCUSSED (00:00) — Cold Open: Losing Faith, Losing a Father (01:05) — Life Before Social Media: The Twitter & Instagram Beginnings (04:22) — First Bodybuilding Shows & Early Instagram Fame (08:48) — Losing His Father at Six (10:31) — Views on Death, the Afterlife & the Soul (11:52) — Battling Anxiety and Learning to Cope (20:59) — Chasing Validation, Staying Authentic & Longevity Online (27:54) — Building Zoo Culture Gym From the Ground Up (37:37) — Faith, Karma & Questioning Religion(54:58) — Real Friendships, Relationships & What It Means to Be HumanStay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Stay connected with Bradley Martyn: Instagram: @bradleymartyn TikTok: @bradleymartyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hi, my name is Leana Deeb, and this is the space I wish existed when I was growing up, finding myself, and figuring out who I truly wanted to be. We all go through seasons of growth and realignment, trying to stay grounded, build discipline, and stay true to ourselves. Every week, I’ll share honest conversations and reflections around faith, identity, discipline, purpose, health and everything in between. Sometimes it’s just me talking about what I’m learning, and other times I’ll sit down with people who inspire me to think deeper and live better. Some episodes will challenge you. Others will bring peace. But every one of them is here to remind you that you’re not alone, and that growth is never perfect, it’s personal. Welcome to Being Human with Leana Deeb.

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