The Lifestyle Hub

In our first official Season 2 headline feature we have an incredible guest Sebastian Bates who is the founder of The Warrior Academy, a global martial arts organization operating across three continents, including the UAE, where it serves over 4,000 students weekly.   With a background as a professional fighter and extreme sports athlete, he has completed over 500 wingsuit BASE jumps and skydives...

Here we go ! Season #2 of The Lifestyle Hub Podcast is finally here! This episode is short and sweet because the best is yet to come. I quickly cozy back into the armchair and re acquaint myself with the mic as I reflect on a very successful Season #1.  We had such an amazing line up of guests which now gives you a gentle nudge to take a listen if you haven’t yet already.  I also hint on our FIRST...

Join us on this weeks episode, as we dive into the captivating journey of Amy Jean Fox, a HIIT workout specialist, YouTube sensation, and program director for Lean with Lilly.  This week's episode is all about celebrating the strength, resilience, and unwavering authenticity of women in the fitness world. In this inspiring conversation, Amy shares with us her journey to where she is today. Fr...

It’s good to be back ! Well…. 6 years in Dubai. I’ve actually got the date I left home and started this new chapter tattooed on me, 07.08.2017…. 7 days later I started my first job. The rest is history.  I wanted to mark this moment with a personal conversation with you all, breaking down how this all began…the whys, the how’s, the good and the bad. It’s not been an easy journey but certainly one...

I am very excited as always to welcome this weeks special guest Dr Sima Delghandi, who is a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist and member of the German Society of Gynecology graduating in 1994. Practicing for 29 years, Dr Sima’s obstetric services cover the entire scope of pregnancy such as pre-conception, labour/delivery and post-natal care. Throughout her 17 years of practice within the UA...

The Lifestyle Hub Podcast is back ! I spent the last week answering questions as to our whereabouts last week…well we’ve made an executive decision to move to fortnightly for the summer as I switch my focus to some really exciting and extremely demanding developments that I will be excited to share with you in the not so distant future…  For now you can expect the inspiring episodes to drop fortni...

In this weeks episode we are joined by a very close friend of mine but that’s not how our journey started. Sean and myself first began our friendship as client and coach as I guided him on his first ever fitness transformation with The 365 Physique, 15kgs later and seeing visible abs for the first time ever at 35 years old.  The most incredible part about Sean taking a stance on his health and fit...

In this weeks episode will discuss the challenges and triumphs of an inspirational individual who has overcome unthinkable obstacles in life and most at such a young age.  Our special guest is Sujith Koshy Varghese who is a man of greatness despite his journey / path in life taking an unexpected turn. He is a man of many talents, banker by profession, Guinness world record holder, 3 x TEDx Speaker...

Karin Drane - twin mom, Founder of Curveball Events & Talents specializing in longterm management of talents and event organizing for corporates.  They represent some of the biggest radio profiles in the region including Kris Fade, Priti Malik and Brent Black as well as co-founder of Canvas The Label that offers a timeless collection of customizable suits for women. Karin started her career fo...

Mindset coach and founder of Dubai and London based Mindset X, a qualified behavior change coach and master NLP practitioner, Harri has coached 100s of CEO’s, Business Owners and other Senior Leaders to reach their potential by facilitating behavior change & mindset transformation. The foundations of Mindset X stemmed from a very personal tragedy that left Harri in one of the darkest spaces po...

Sam has over 10 years of industry experience and Specialises in guiding parents to being the best role models they can be for their kids when it comes to all things fitness, wellness and nutrition.  How can new parents balance their parenting responsibilities with their fitness goals and maintain a healthy diet? We break everything down and Sam shares his personal experiences and strategies  This...

Episode 16… a number that happens to have great significance to me ! My favourite and lucky number… why ? Well, this happens to be the week I turn the tender age of 29 on the 1st of the 6th (June). Join me as I reflect on things I’ve learned over the past few years!   So many people dread their birthdays each year but I always like to use it as a time of reflection, achievement and goal setting ! ...

This week I’m very excited to introduce our guest Ciara Nolan, Registered Nutritionist, with a Masters in Human Nutrition, Honors in Health Promotion and Specializing  in Evidence-based Nutrition. Not to mention also responsible for the recipes behind Dubai’s leading meal prep company, Fitt Meals, who you all know I love! We dive head first into a wide range of topics and Ciara offers all the know...

Strength and Nutrition Coach, Close Protection Operative (ret), Security Professional (ret), Defensive Tactics Instructor and the tallest, friendliest, Australian I’ve met !  From a background in martial arts as a kid in Brisbane, Australia, before transitioning into security operations for high profile celebrities.  We also acknowledge Ty’s impressive conditioning for his age (I’ll let you listen...

We answer YOUR questions about building a strong relationship! On this weeks episode, I’m joined by the lovely Victoria, as many of you know, my better half. Prior to the show we reached out to our audiences for questions that they would like answers to when it comes to all things relationships, ours in particular and in general. I don’t hold back with my answers as Vic and I have a laugh, share o...

This week, I’m excited to introduce Super Sam and quite rightly so… Scuba diving instructor, Sky diving instructor, Motorbike instructor, Multi award winning pharmacist, veterinarian, canine training and behaviour specialist, and CEO of DOGVENTURE HQ. Do you have a dog or would you like to get a dog? If so, then this episode is a MUST listen for you! We will cover areas that people often don’t thi...

This week we are back to a solo episode where I break down the types of adversity people might face and effective ways to deal with those scenarios. I lean into my own experience of adversity and how going through my divorce was one of the most challenging stages of my life so far. Topics: - Adversity - Types of adversity  - Stages of dealing with it - My personal experience with divorce and overc...

I’m very excited to introduce today’s guest Luay Fandi, a fellow Australian, an entrepreneur, and celebrity barber, with over 15 years’ experience in the game, Well known for his generosity helping the homeless and refugees and now focusing on setting up here in Dubai. This episode is nothing short of inspiring to the very core. I sat opposite this man in absolute awe as we shared similar stories...

I’m very lucky to be joined by Dr Natalia Spierings, who is a consultant dermatologist between Kings College Hospital Dubai and London Medical UK. Bestselling Author of Skintelligent and Star of Skin A&E on Channel 5, now in its fifth season. Specialising in the diagnosis and management of skin related conditions, skin cancer, as well as having a keen interest in aesthetic and cosmetic treatme...

The summer season is fast approaching in Dubai and that means trips to the Mediterranean for most residents with ideally their perfect beach body ready to go! Have you ever thought it was impossible to get in your best shape yet in 12-15 weeks? It’s not easy BUT it’s also VERY possible…the key things are having a capable coach with a proven system and enough will power to take the necessary action...

I took a little trip to Liverpool in the UK last week to meet Vic’s family for the first time and attend a beautiful wedding in wales ! I trained every day… and still managed to have an incredible trip! Straight back to action when I returned to Dubai…this week I break down fitness on the go and how you can optimise travel to maintain routine and keep your results on track! Should you train when y...

This week, The Lifestyle Hub welcomes international footballer Ibrahim Ibou Ba. Statistics show that only 0.012% of children’s dreams of becoming a professional football player are achieved. We discuss if being raised in an athletically driven family increases those chances. How the importance of hard work, patience and staying true to what you believe in are fundamental attributes to success. We...

This week I’m joined by 2 special guests who I’ve been very eager to introduce to you all. Turns out they are both the perfect case studies for me to help add some reality to the struggles that skinny guys and girls face when it comes to building confidence and seeing progress in the gym.  Plenty of tips, inspiration and education this week, an episode you won’t want to miss! Topics: - I’m joined...

This week, The Lifestyle Hub welcomes 7x men’s health cover model Hendrik Hoogenboezem! We discuss how he found himself on an international magazine and at what cost to his physical conditioning. We learn an insight into the day of a high energy group fitness instructor at one of Dubai’s leading studios! I ask him the question; group fitness or private coaching ? Take a listen to hear what he had...

In an express session with your host, we break down the number of different fad diets that constantly trend the health and fitness world. Listen in, how many have you heard of? How many have you tried and how many have worked for you?  Topics:  - Juice cleanses, detox diets  - Ketogenic diet  - Carnivore / Liver King  - Caveman diet  - IIFYM (heard of it?) - Negative relationships with food  - Wha...