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Does menopause really slow your metabolism, or is there more to the story? Tim Blakey tells Yalda why movement, mobility, recovery, and daily habits matter more than most people realize when it comes to healthy ageing. Many people assume that aging means an inevitable decline in strength, mobility, and energy. But what if some of the biggest beliefs around metabolism, menopause, and healthy aging...

Can you build strength, improve mobility, and support healthy aging without pushing your body into burnout or inflammation overload? Tim Blakey tells Yalda why resistance training, mobility, recovery, and consistency are essential for longevity, strength, and healthy aging. In this episode, Yalda sits down with physiotherapist, personal trainer, and founder of Prime Body, Tim Blakey, to discuss ho...

What happens when fake experts become more trusted than real scientists? Professor Andreas Karatzas joins Yalda Alaoui to expose the dangerous rise of misinformation on social media, fake doctors pretending to be health experts, and the real-life consequences of unqualified medical advice online. In this episode, they discuss fraudulent health claims, cancer patients being discouraged from treatme...

Could food poisoning symptoms be caused by something you ate days earlier, not your last meal? Microbiologist Andreas Karatzas tells Yalda how food safety, gut bacteria, and the immune system influence the way we respond to foodborne illness. In part 1 of this fascinating episode of the Eat Burn Sleep podcast, Yalda speaks with Associate Professor Andreas Karatsas from the University of Reading ab...

What if the probiotic you’re taking isn’t wrong… just wrong for you? Professor Glenn Gibson explains to Yalda why probiotics should be tailored to specific needs and why most people choose them blindly. In Part 2 of this conversation, Yalda and Glenn Gibson break down the confusion around probiotics and explain why different strains serve different purposes. They explore why supplements are so dif...

What if improving your gut health isn’t about adding more but feeding what’s already there? Professor Glenn Gibson tells Yalda how prebiotics work, why balance matters, and how to support your gut microbiome effectively. Professor Glenn Gibson, one of the world’s leading microbiome scientists and the man who coined the term prebiotic, joins Yalda to explain how the gut ecosystem truly works. He br...

What if the biggest drivers of longevity aren’t expensive biohacks, supplements, or advanced testing, but simple habits most people overlook? Yalda Alaoui explains the three daily habits she consistently observes in people who age well and remain mobile, independent, and mentally sharp later in life. Longevity has become a major buzzword in the health world, with increasing focus on biohacking, su...

What if the way we experience childbirth pain is shaped as much by hormones, breathing, and emotional safety as it is by the physical process itself? Jenny Smith tells Yalda how breath, mindset, and feeling supported can transform the birth experience and help the body release its own natural pain relief. In Part 2 of this conversation, experienced midwife Jenny Smith shares powerful insights into...

What if feeling safe, calm, and heard was the most powerful tool you had in labour? Jenny Smith tells Yalda why listening to a mother’s instincts can completely change the birth experience. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Yalda speaks with midwife Jenny Smith about instinct, calm, and choice in labour. Drawing on over 35 years of experience, Jenny explains why birth should be led by...

What if PCOS isn’t just about ovarian cysts, but about blood sugar and inflammation? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects up to 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet it’s widely misunderstood. In this episode, Yalda breaks down the real driver behind most PCOS cases: insulin resistance. She explains how blood sugar dysregulation, cortisol, sleep, gut health, and inflammation all interact to influence hormon...

Is food addiction really about sugar — or is it about unresolved emotional pain? Steve Burns tells Yalda why sustainable weight loss requires emotional awareness, not just dietary discipline. In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, therapist and addiction specialist Steve Burns joins Yalda to explore the emotional roots of food addiction. They discuss why sugar and dairy can trigger powerful neur...

Addiction isn’t the problem. Pain is. Steve Burns explains why healing starts with responsibility, not restraint. What if addiction isn’t about lack of willpower, but about trying to survive emotional pain? In Part 1 of this episode, Yalda sits down again with addiction specialist Steve Burns to unpack what addiction really is and why substances, food, work, or habits are often just coping strateg...

Around one in three adults worldwide now live with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, often without knowing it. In this podcast episode, Yalda explains how fatty liver disease is deeply connected to blood sugar dysregulation, chronic inflammation, cholesterol, and visceral fat, not just alcohol intake. Yalda shares a real client case study that proves this diagnosis doesn’t have to be permanent. Y...

Can GLP-1 weight-loss drugs support health — or are we overlooking the long-term cost to muscle, gut health, and longevity? Matt Roberts joins Yalda to unpack the real-world risks and responsibilities of GLP-1 use and what must be in place to minimise long-term damage. In Part 2 of this conversation on the Eat Burn Sleep Podcast, Matt Roberts and Yalda Alaoui dive deeper into GLP-1 medications, ex...

What if the real risk of aging isn’t losing muscle, but losing strength? In this podcast episode, Matt Roberts tells Yalda Alaoui why strength declines faster than muscle after 35, and how this directly affects metabolism, balance, and long-term health. Muscle and strength loss don’t suddenly happen in old age, they begin quietly from our mid-30s and accelerate without intervention. In Part 1 of t...

What if the biggest threat to your long-term health isn’t something you can feel, but something quietly running in the background every day? In this solo episode, Yalda explains why chronic inflammation is at the root of most modern diseases and how lowering it is key to longevity, immune balance, and feeling well at every stage of life. Yalda breaks down what chronic inflammation really is, why l...

Are you really 90% microbe and only 10% human? Professor Glenn Gibson tells Yalda how our gut bacteria influence disease, immunity, and resilience. In this fascinating follow-up conversation, Professor Glenn Gibson, the Father of Prebiotics, joins Yalda to explore how the trillions of bacteria in our gut shape our health, diet, and disease risk. Discover why two people can eat the same food yet re...

What if the key to immunity, longevity, and even mental clarity lived inside your gut? Professor Glenn Gibson, known as the Father of Prebiotics, joins Yalda to reveal how the trillions of microbes in your gut shape your health and disease risk. In this enlightening conversation, Professor Glenn Gibson, a world-leading microbiologist from the University of Reading, explains how the gut ecosystem i...

Why are autoimmune diseases rising — and what’s really driving this surge? In this solo masterclass, Yalda Alaoui shares her own life-threatening autoimmune journey and the science behind how lifestyle changes can calm inflammation and restore balance. Autoimmune conditions now affect around one in ten people in the UK — with women impacted far more than men. In this episode, Yalda explores what a...

What happens when you decide to take back control and turn pain into purpose? Former Olympian and Women’s Aid ambassador Michelle Griffith Robinson tells Yalda how she overcame abuse, reclaimed her strength, and rebuilt her life through resilience and self-belief. In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Michelle Griffith Robinson opens up about her journey from adversity to empowerment. She share...

What happens when an Olympic athlete faces menopause — and discovers that movement, mindset, and resilience are her greatest medicines? Former Olympian and menopause ambassador Michelle Griffith Robinson tells Yalda how she turned pain into power, from competing on the world stage to helping women thrive through midlife. In this powerful conversation, Yalda and Michelle explore what it truly means...

Is your fasting window helping your hormones — or making things worse? Intermittent fasting is everywhere — but is it always good for you? Many people fast without realising that stress hormones, especially cortisol, can make fasting backfire. Done right, it supports energy, weight management, and hormone balance. Done wrong, it can disrupt metabolism, fertility, and muscle building. In this episo...

What if most relationship problems could be solved by looking in the mirror instead of pointing fingers? In Part 2, Steve Burns shares his insights about personal accountability and relationship maintenance, which will challenge how you think about change. "We are the power, the sole power and authority in our own minds." - Steve Burns You can find out more about Steve at www.thetherapyl...

Have you ever wondered why successful people often struggle the most with relationships? Former CEO Steve Burns went from business success to complete breakdown — and now helps hundreds rebuild their relationships. In Part 1, we explore why traditional approaches to relationship building might be backwards, the hidden signs most people miss, and the breakthrough that transformed Steve’s life. Raw,...

What if one everyday habit could cut your dementia risk in half and reduce your chances of dying early by almost 50%? In this solo masterclass, Yalda reveals why walking is the most underrated exercise of all. Discover how steps reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, support brain health, lower stress, and fuel longevity. 👉 Subscribe, share, and listen while you walk. #EatBurnSleep #WalkingFor...