Balanced Not Boring

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This episode is brought to you by Laurus Organics. From the dryness that suddenly won't respond to anything… to the breakouts that make no sense on a woman in her 40s, this episode unpacks what's actually happening to your skin during perimenopause, and why so many women are told it's stress, aging, or the wrong serum when the answer is almost always hormonal. Host Tamara Khoury sits d...

This episode is brought to you by Teal Bakehouse. From the excitement of a new city and a fresh start… to the quiet ache of realising you have nobody to just call on a random Tuesday, this episode opens a conversation that so many women living away from home carry but rarely name out loud. Host Tamara Khoury sits down with Farah Enayeh, founder of Girls Who Walk, a community where women connect th...

This episode is brought to you by The Art of Hosting. Whether it's a birthday, a corporate event, or a dinner that deserves to be special, their team handles everything beautifully. You show up, you enjoy it. That's it. Check them out at theartofhosting.me From the quiet disorientation of never feeling fully from one place… to the grief of constantly saying goodbye to versions of yourself, this ep...

This episode is brought to you by Aqua Aligner.  Use code BNB10 for 10% off on your next treatment. https://aquaaligners.com/ From spaces that look fine on the outside… to homes that quietly drain us the moment we walk through the door – this episode opens a conversation about clutter, design, and the nervous system in a world where our homes are doing more jobs than ever. Hosts Judy Daghestani an...

From high-functioning burnout to quiet disconnection in the body, this episode explores why so many women feel “fine” on the outside, yet chronically tense, exhausted, or overwhelmed underneath. Hosts Judy Daghestani and Tamara Khoury sit down with Constanze Witzel , Frankfurt-born, Dubai-based trauma-informed somatic coach and breathwork facilitator, to unpack what nervous system regulation actua...

From filters that turn faces into templates… to procedures that promise “fixes” instead of understanding – this episode opens a conversation about aesthetics, aging, and identity in a culture where women feel pressure to look forever 35. Host Judy Daghestani sits down with Dr. Dany Touma , a US-trained, board-certified dermatologist and laser surgeon, to unpack the rise of esthetic medicine, the p...

From the quiet changes most women never see coming… to the confusion that gets mislabeled as stress or “just life” – this episode unpacks what perimenopause actually is, and why it deserves better language than fear or silence. Host Tamara Khoury sits down with Tina Chagoury, a licensed clinical dietitian specializing in women's hormone health, to break down a transition that touches everything –...

What if your allergies aren’t just environmental — but emotional too? In this all new episode of Balanced Not Boring , we explore how stress, emotional load, hormones, and gut health can quietly trigger allergies, histamine reactions, eczema, and sensitivities — especially in women and children . We’re joined by Dr. Shireen Marzouk , Consultant Pediatrician & Allergist at Circle Care Clinic ,...

Motherhood changes everything — but it doesn’t have to erase you . In this honest, feel-seen episode, new mama Tamara sits down with co-host Judy , a seasoned mom of two, to talk about the identity shift no one prepares you for after having kids. We unpack the messy middle of motherhood: learning who you are now , balancing ambition with family life, letting go of outdated timelines, and realizing...

Is this the loneliest we’ve ever been? In this cozy, honest episode, Judy and Tamara reflect on modern loneliness — the kind that exists even when you’re constantly connected, scrolling, and “keeping up.” We talk about how social media quietly reshapes our capacity for friendship : how being inundated with information, updates, and comparison can leave us emotionally maxed out — with less energy f...

Welcome back to Balanced Not Boring 🎙️ A wellness podcast that keeps things real, relatable, and science-backed. We’ve talked about gut health before — but today, we’re uncovering one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s wellness: the gut-hormone connection. Ever feel like you’re eating healthy, working out, and sleeping okay... yet still feel bloated, tired, or off? You’re not imagining it...

From teen years spent trying to fit in… to motherhood that reshapes not just your body but your identity — this new episode peels back the layers on how women’s relationships with their bodies evolve. 🩶 Co-host Judy Daghestani + Baraa El Sabbagh - a Dietitian and Adidas Athlete - open up about growing up between California + the Middle East during the era of Victoria’s Secret models and beauty pa...

NEW EPI! The aim isn’t striving for perfect health since that’s not always realistic. We care about building resilient immune systems — swapping sodas and juices with bone broth so we can bounce back to health faster. 🥣 Meet Hadil Al Khatib, founder of @thebrothlab, @catcha_matcha, and @theroost_ae — an award-winning entrepreneur and mom of two. From HR expert to certified gut health coach, Hadil...

Ever feel like your zodiac or personality test didn’t quite capture the whole you? Enter Human Design — a system that combines astrology, chakras, the I Ching, and even quantum physics to map out the unique way your energy is meant to flow. In this week’s episode of Balanced Not Boring , co-host Judy sits down with Caline Malek — journalist, mindfulness coach, and Human Design reader — to unpack h...

🚨 What if the real reason you’re tired, bloated, or “off” has nothing to do with stress — and everything to do with how far we’ve drifted from how our bodies were designed to live? This week on Balanced Not Boring, we sit down with Lena Khalil, the powerhouse who chose to leave university early. On paper, she’s now the 27 year old PR founder of LNA Consultancy, working with the UAE’s biggest name...

Why are so many women dismissed at some doctors offices? Fatigue, bloating, brain fog, autoimmune flares — they're all too common lately, and too often brushed off as “stress” or “in your head.” In this episode of Balanced not Boring, we sit down with Joelle Wardeh, Functional Medicine practitioner & Clinical Dietitian at Yutopia Clinic in Dubai, to uncover why women’s symptoms are frequently...

Welcome back to Balanced Not Boring! Confused about what’s real vs. fake in skincare and anti-aging? This episode is your myth-busting guide! We’re joined by Dr. Lana Kashlan, American Board-certified dermatologist based between Chicago and Dubai at Skin Experts Clinic. With a unique blend of psychology, dermatology, and aesthetics, Dr. Kashlan is known for highlighting her patients’ looks, not ch...

If you’re a parent, partner, teacher—or simply a human curious about how our brains and emotions shape our lives—this episode is for you. (ps, there are diagrams too)! Our guest, Sarah Raslan , Co-Founder of Wise Parent , brings a rare blend of academic expertise and practical wisdom to the conversation. Sarah holds double MSc degrees in Neuroscience and the Psychology of Mental Health, as well as...

In this new episode of Balanced not Boring podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aya Elsalah, Hydrafacial’s key opinion leader and an aesthetics expert at maysoon clinic in Dubai, to talk all things skin health and glow. From her journey switching from internal medicine to aesthetics, to breaking down the science of the skin barrier, Dr. Aya shares her expertise in a way that’s practical, empowering and r...

In this powerful episode of Balanced Not Boring, Judy and Tamara sit down with psychotherapist Aisling Prendergast to explore the invisible weight many women carry — the emotional and mental load that often goes unspoken. We're expected to 'be it all' and 'do it all', without complaining of feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated or drained. But can we really do it all? Does something have to give? Fr...

In this heartfelt episode of Balanced Not Boring, we sit down with Rohma Theunissen to explore what it really means to accept a “new normal” after life takes an unexpected turn. At the young age of 31, Rohma suddenly experienced a brain hemorrhage and survived. Nine years later, Rohma shares her personal journey of navigating profound change, the power of radical self-compassion, and how acceptanc...

Welcome back to the Balanced Bot Boring Podcast, where we sit down with Alexandra Venison, Co-Founder of Beautilist and Vogue Arabia Contributing Editor, for an honest conversation about identity, fulfillment, and the courage to pivot. We explore the often-unspoken realities of being a woman in the workplace, the tension between corporate life and entrepreneurship, and the bold decision to shift f...

In this soulful and eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Zeina Abboud — Theta Healer and founder of Reboot and Reroot in Dubai—to explore how energy healing can unlock deeper emotional balance and subconscious clarity. We unpack: A practical breakdown of what Theta Healing really is , how it works, and the science behind it Zeina's calling into Theta healing and how she knew this was meant for...