The Haya Podcast

Hi everyone! We hope you are doing well! In this episode, we discuss a topic that one of our listeners requested around how to improve cognitive health and focus. We share our struggles with focus and brain fog and some of the reasons why we face these challenges. We then share some suggestions which are research backed on how adaptogens and certain diets can be helpful when it comes to optimising...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Haya podcast! In today's episode, Amielle and I go down memory lane and think about some of the "mistakes" or things we would do differently on our wellness journeys. Both of us are big believers that every experience teaches you something and that while looking back, things might have been done differently, we appreciate the lesson...

Hi everyone! We hope you are doing well. In this episode, we share our workout routines and how they’ve evolved over time. For Esraa, after breaking her foot, she has had to make some changes while her foot heals and she shared her pre and post accident workout split. Amielle shares how her relationship to exercise evolved as she healed from her eating disorder and her passion for Pilates. We hope...

In this episode, we talk about all things Gratitude. We discuss what Gratitude means to us, how it has helped us navigate challenging times in life, and how grateful we are for our loved ones. Gratitude is a word that gets used so often but there is truly so much power in being able to practice it. You get perspective, clarity and peace and so much more.  Grab some tissue boxes because things get...

In this episode, we discuss what Botox and Fillers are, how they are used and potential harmful health implications on the basis of our research. Given our autoimmune conditions, we took more holistic approach in understanding the risk factors to getting Botox and Filler. We also talk about the rise of facial injections, societal pressures and how we navigate this space in a natural way. We hope y...

*TW: Eating Disorders, Calories, Calorie Counting* In this episode, we share our thoughts on calorie counting culture including our perspectives around the efficacy of calories in vs calories out from our lived experiences. We constantly hear that the way to either loose or gain weight is to eat in a caloric deficit or surplus but we believe there is so much more to the equation which we discuss i...

In today's episode, we discuss the ways in which we strive to priortize our health whilst working demanding corporate jobs. We know how challenging this can be and we wanted to share some challenges we face open and honestly as well as what we find helps us stay on track. At the end of the episode, we share some tips that we think can help you keep fine tuning your routine to ensure your health is...

In this episode, we share more about our Parasite and Heavy Metals Cleanse that we completed and answer the questions you had for us! We first explain what the protocol for the Parasite cleanse was and then we answer an array of question ranging from the hardest part of the cleanse to how do you feel post cleanse . For those interested in learning more about the protocol, the founder is Erin Andru...

Hello everyone! We are so excited to be sharing the first episodes of Season 2 with you all! In this episode, we share the biggest life updates of 2024 with you. Slight spoiler alerts incoming...Esraa breaks her foot and Amielle starts to eat meat again. We share our realisations that have come with some of the major changes in our lives in hopes to remind you all that change is necessary in life....

In today's episode, we discuss what the different phases of the menstrual cycle are and explain what is happening at each stage. We then discuss what is advised in terms of workouts at each phase, also known as cycle syncing! We find this to be such a remarkable process and have such a huge appreciation for women's bodies. We hope you enjoy this episode!

In today’s episode, we discuss tongue diagnosis according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. We discuss how the tongue's shape, colour and coating can tell us a lot about the state of organs and energy levels within the body. We find this topic to be so interesting and hope that after this episode, you are just as obsessed with looking at your tongue as we are!

In this episode, Amielle and I discuss all things Veganism. We were both vegan for a period of time and discuss why we chose to become vegan and what our experience as Vegans was. We also discuss the pros and cons of the Vegan diet where Esraa presents the pros and Amielle presents the cons to get a more holistic perspective on it! We hope you enjoy this episode! 

In today’s episode, we share our beauty secrets for getting radiant looking skin, luscious hair and overall vitality . We have unorthodox practices that we are so excited to share with you. We discuss how and why we use castor oil, oil pull for dental hygiene and so much more! We hope you enjoy this episode! 

In this episode, Amielle and I discuss all things stress! We begin with a definition of stress then discuss the main stressors of our lives at the moment. Then we look at the implications of stress from a scientific perspective and from our own lived experiences. We close this episode off by discussing how we manage stress and ways in which you can too. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss what boundaries are and why setting boundaries is so important! We discuss various types of boundaries such as relationship, time and work boundaries and our experiences implementing them. We believe by continuously refining boundaries, this will help provide the clarity that we all need to reach our full potential in this Haya (aka. Life)! 

In this episode, we share our journeys with alcohol and discuss what some of the literature says about the implication of alcohol on inflammation, brain and gut. We have had very different journeys with alcohol and discuss why our journeys have unfolded as they have. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

In this episode, we discuss what an anti-inflammatory diet is and why we strive to to follow an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. We mainly focus on nutrition and explain why foods such as dairy and gluten are often culprits of inflammation. We believe following an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is beneficial for everyone regardless of any illnesses to help you reach full vitality! *Disclaimer: We are not...

In this episode, we get to know Esraa on a more intimate level and where her motivations of leading a healthy lifestyle stem from. Esraa shares how growing up as a competitive swimmer taught her many important health lessons that she carries with her until today. She also opens up about an autoimmune condition that she was diagnosed with as a teenager and how that opened up her eyes to the world o...

In this episode, we get to know Amielle on a more intimate level and why she is so passionate about Health and Wellness. Amielle shares how from a young age, her mother engrained the importance of living a holistic life which she continued to explore as a young adult. Amielle also discusses her journey healing her body through food and wellness. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome to The Haya Podcast a.k.a The Life Podcast! We are Amielle and Esraa, your co-hosts and fellow wellness enthusiasts! Believe it or not, we met at work and instantly connected over our love for health and wellness. Our health journeys have been our greatest life lessons and we are so excited to share what we have learned with you all. In a world where the pace of everyday life often distrac...