The Anatomy of Life Podcast

Financial literacy, budgeting, retirement planning, and long-term financial security are all connected to wellbeing. This episode explores the financial challenges facing expatriates in the GCC and shares practical insights for building a healthier relationship with money. The conversation also explores how Finspire Technologies, founded by Almaz Binti Ruslan, is helping address these challenges t...

Ever reached a point where even small decisions start feeling heavy? You second guess every decision?   This bonus episode explores second-guessing & overthinking our decisions. Our need for reassurance and how rebuild trust with ourselves.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pressure, emoti...

“I don’t want to talk about it_I’m fine”… you say this, but actually whaever “IT” is, is affecting you.   Ever said that, simply because explaining what’s actually going on feels harder?   Episode 10 explores why we hold things in, why suppressing emotion is not good for us and the weight of things thatare left unacknowledged.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designe...

Do you feel guilty for resting, slowing down or taking a breal? Episode 9 goes through why we experience productivity guilt, our nervous system stress, and the discomfort that can come with rest.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pressure, emotional exhaustion, and the quiet thoughts we often...

Ever felt so mentally overwhelmed that it becomes difficult to even know what’s actually needed anymore? - That’s mental Noise. Episode 8 is about the mental overload, when we have emotional overwhelm, decision fatigue and not knowingwhat’s actually needed anymore.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthin...

How many times has “I’ll start again on Monday” been said this year?   Episode 7 looks at perfectionism, our all-or-nothing thinking, and the exhaustion of constantly trying to “start again.”   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pressure, emotional exhaustion, and the quiet thoughts we often push...

It still doesn’t feel like enough…… Ever looked at everything you do, achievements, workouts, eating plans, jobs, relationships and  everything being held together… and it still somehow doesn’t feel like enough?   Episode 6 explores the feeling of doing everything… and it still not feeling like enough.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that fe...

I don’t feel like myself lately….. Ever had the feeling where life keeps moving… but lately, feeling like yourself feels harder?   Episode 5 explores feeling disconnected from our routines, energy, identity, and the version of life that once felt familiar.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pre...

You feel behind in your life, whether its getting married, getting that dream job, house or having a baby- we haveall felt that pressure of life. Episode 4 explores timeline pressure, comparison, and the feeling of constantly being behind in life   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pressure, emo...

You tell people you are an overthinker, you keep getting stuck in an overthinking loop, well, episode 3 shows up for you here as I talk about the exhaustion of not being able to switch your mind off.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pressure, emotional exhaustion, and the quiet thoughts we of...

This episode explores what happens when your expectationsstay high… but your energy levels don’t. The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pressure, emotional exhaustion, and the quiet thoughts we often push aside.   Each episode offers a quick action to help make things feel a little clearer, lighter...

Nothing is technically wrong… but something still feels off & you keep saying “I’m fine” but you’re not, you feel disconnected, flat, restless, or just not fully like yourself.   The “Try this today” series is a collection of short episodes designed for the moments that feel hard to explain out loud - overthinking, pressure, emotional exhaustion, and the quiet thoughts we often push aside. Eac...

The rise of the manosphere has sparked a global conversation around masculinity, identity, and where men feel they belong in today’s world. Beneath the noise, this episode unpacks the psychological and emotional drivers pullingmen and boys into these spaces - from disconnection and rejection to the search for meaning and direction. With clinical psychologist and sexologist Dr. Massimo Fontana, the...

This is dangerous if left untreated. Low iron, iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anaemia areoften dismissed as “common” & “normal” - but it can be deadly if you don’t pay attention to it. If you’ve been told your blood tests are “fine” but youdon’t feel fine or just to take an Iron tablet, this episode might just help you as it breaks down what’s really going on - from symptoms to how to re...

This episode will change the way you look at your food & nutrition. From food labels and ultra-processed ingredients to energy, gut health, and what your body is actually asking for - Craig strips nutrition back to what’s real, simple, and sustainable.   As a therapeutic nutritionist, he breaks down what “eating healthy” actually looks like in real life.   If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, conf...

Health advice often sounds simple - eat better, move more, manage stress - but for many of us it just feels like another thing we’re failing at. This episode looks at why health changes don’t stick when life already feels heavy. The conversation explains how stress, exhaustion, and overload affect the body, and why trying harder isn’t always the answer. Instead, it focuses on doing less, reducing...

Have you ever agreed to tests or procedures without really understanding why they were needed? This episode explains why doctors often order multiple tests, howfear and liability influence medical decisions, and how costs can quickly add up. The conversation helps us understand what’s urgent, what’s optional, and how to ask better questions - without pushing back or risking care.   There is also a...

Many of us leave doctor appointments feeling rushed, confused, or like they didn’t explain themselves properly. This episode looks at why that happens so often. The conversation breaks down how doctors are trained to listen, why stressmakes communication harder, and why saying more doesn’t always help. It also explores simple ways to communicate more clearly so appointments feel safer, more produc...

A conversation about the power of discomfort, storytelling, and growth with filmmaker and leadership coach SelinaLewis . From producing globally recognized documentaries to mentoring executives and creatives, Selina reveals how challenge and uncertainty shape our evolution. This episode explores leadership, resilience, and the science of connection - reminding us that the moments that unsettle us...

If you’re doing all the right things but your body stillfeels tense, sore, tired, or off - this could be a key you could use to help you. This is the follow-up to “Is this a threat… or just atext message?” & it explores how stress and unresolved activation can show up physically, not as failure, but as protection. From muscles and digestion to energy, sleep, and behaviour, this looks at what h...

What if the future of wellness is actually… ancient? This week, I sit with Bibi Ayesha Lockhat - A TAIM specialist, program designer, and resident consultant at Zulal Wellness Resort. Together we go through: ✨ Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine✨ Prophetic medicine ✨ Herbal formulations ✨ Cupping ✨ Touch therapies & energy regulation & ✨ The spiritual dimension of health we’ve...

Neuroscience tells us an emotional surge lasts about 60–90 seconds - unless we keep feeding it with stories. When you use this tool, you might  be in a State that is Activated but slowing down, and that's ok. This tool is designed to help you regulate. So in this moment, Do nothing relational for 90 seconds….Just Press Play. To access the tools, click FREE RESOURCES in the link below: https://...

Have you ever turned your read receipts off so people can’t tell if you’ve read their message? It’s a small choice - but it can set off the nervous system like a fire alarm. The problem is, not every alarm means the house is on fire. Sometimes it’s just burnt toast.   This episode explores the difference between real threats and emotional triggers, and why the nervous system often responds to both...

Archaeology is rarely associated with wellbeing, leadership, or modern work culture - yet this conversation reveals why it should be. This episode explores archaeology as a living, embodied practice that shapes identity, regulates the nervous system, and fosters belonging in both individuals and teams.   Joined by Celia Orsini, archaeologist and founder of Archaeology for Well-Being , the discussi...

In year one, The Anatomy of Life started as a humble endeavor to building bridges through conversation & was driven by a desire to explore the intricate & complex connections in our lives that shape our existence & makes us who we are. Over the course of 2025, The Anatomy of Life released 31 episodes, reaching an audience across  more than 15 countries and six continents. The podcast t...