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Leadership has changed, and many leaders have not caught up. You can still hit targets, drive performance, and look strong on paper… but if your team is disengaged, unheard, or quietly checking out, something is missing. With executive coach Faten El Ayache, we go deeper than surface-level advice and get into the patterns that hold leaders back, even the high performers. • Why people don’t leave c...

I’ve got an amazing guest hopping in, Dr. Sameer Sekhon, an award-winning podiatrist and foot specialist, to talk about something we all use every single day… our feet. We laugh, we get a little nerdy about why feet matter far more than most people realise. From the way you walk, train, and stand, to how pain shows up in your knees, hips, or back, it often starts much lower than you think. We talk...

Did I ever tell you I was pre-diabetic? Hopped in today with Pamela Durant — Founder of DiaPoint and a health and longevity coach whose life changed when her son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 18 months old. Stress, hormones, PCOS, and the misconceptions that surround diabetes and women’s health. Pamela shares her insights from years of experience, and I open up about my own pre-diabet...

Hop in for an honest conversation about perimenopause - the stage of life most women enter without realising it’s even begun. In this episode, Rima is joined by Dr Tamara Aldawery, Family Medicine Consultant at American Hospital Dubai, to talk about what really happens when your hormones start to change. From brain fog and poor sleep to mood shifts and anxiety, Dr Tamara explains the signs, the sc...

Hop In with Rima and Dina's out! 🥳Who really is Dina? And why do her classes feel like a hug and a slap at the same time? Reformer queen, yoga teacher, spiritual realist, and proud chocolate lover. You’ll hear:– Why “Back to Basics” is Dina’s worst nightmare– Her take on the Legree and reformers with bicycles attached (yes, really)– The truth about Ozempic, shortcuts, and chasing sweat– Her j...

Hop In and Rima welcomes Saif—Iraqi-born, Dubai-raised strength coach and full-time carnivore—for a sprint through wellness myths, muscle science, and relentless self-discipline.⚡ Rapid agree/disagree showdown on walking, celery juice, Pilates, cardio and content creation⚡ Carnivore principles, insulin insights and why Saif ditched sugar fifteen years ago⚡ Saying “no” without apology⚡ Building...

A scar once held my whole body hostage – releasing it changed everything. I asked Laura Barrett, a scar‑management specialist, to explain why surgical scars tug on more than just skin and how the right therapy sets you free. * Scar therapy 101 – what happens in the first 6‑8 weeks and why even 30‑year‑old scars can still shift
 * Hidden adhesions – how fascia glues organs together after C‑sections...

Meet Dr. Elie Abirached. Laboratory tests say he’s twenty years younger than his passport, and today, he’s spilling the science. What you’ll learn:• Wellness trends to follow… and to ditch• How much is “hydrated”?• Restorative sleep: how many hours?• LED face masks: hype or help?• Supplements you must stop taking now• How to breathe • Key to happiness Pop in your earbuds, press play, and steal the...

It’s a Hop In with a master Pilates teacher, Xavier Fabrega! Originally from Barcelona, Xavier is now the co-founder of House of Pilates Studios and KOR Studios in Indonesia. He came straight from Jakarta to Dubai for a workshop at MyCore—and I couldn’t miss the chance to chat about:1. Would Joseph Pilates like today’s Pilates?2. Classical vs. Contemporary Pilates3. How social media both inspires...

I’m so excited that Katy Megson hopped in for this episode! Katy is a brilliant Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist - often called a “niche expert,” but as you’ll hear… this topic is anything but niche.✦ Why pelvic health deserves center stage in women’s wellness✦ How to prepare your body for pregnancy✦ C-section and pelvic floor✦ Understanding prolapse: signs, symptoms, and solutions✦ Navig...

Two Dubai Pilates instructors and studio owners sit down to answer all your burning Pilates questions! We’re keeping it real with Vaneezeh Hassan, talking about what Pilates actually does for your body (and mind).We get into:✦ What’s Pilates really about?✦ Why does the scale sometimes go up?✦ How often should you do Pilates?✦ Reformer or Mat – which is better?✦ Pilates trends – do they actually wo...

Ready to debunk one of the biggest misconceptions about physiotherapy? Join us as Charlotte Banger shares: •⁠ ⁠Why physio is so much more than a quick massage •⁠ ⁠How movement helps tackle everything from endometriosis to postpartum pain •⁠ ⁠Simple tips to build strength and stay pain-free Questions We Answer: 1.⁠ ⁠How does physiotherapy really heal the body? 2.⁠ ⁠Can consistent exercise ever repl...

For my first-ever episode, I am joined by Amoon Raisi—a healer, transformational coach, and certified yoga instructor—who went from chasing a career in diplomacy to embracing a soulful path of self-discovery, mindset shifts, and holistic wellness. 🔥 Can your ego help you grow? 🔥 Why is unlearning just as important as learning? 🔥 How do we break free from people-pleasing and rewrite our own rule...