Wellness Curated

What if the future of medicine is not just treating disease once it appears, but correcting it at its source? In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, Anshu Bahanda is joined by Dr Patrick Sewell, founder of Triple Helix Science, to understand gene therapy in simple, human terms. Together, they unpack a cutting edge and often controversial area of medicine, exploring how gene therapy works and w...

Dr Chérine Bazzane spent years training as a family physician and teaching medicine. Then cancer entered her own family, and the system she understood professionally became something far harder to navigate as a daughter. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, Anshu Bahanda speaks with Dr Chérine about integrated cancer care and the gap many patients and families experience between medical trea...

Caring for ageing parents can bring a kind of love few people feel prepared for. Alongside tenderness, there can be guilt, worry, impatience and the constant question of whether you are doing enough. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, Anshu Bahanda is joined by psychologist and systemic relationship coach Darya Haitoglou to explore what happens when the parent-child relationship begins to...

In today’s podcast, Benita Sharma takes us inside a story that began with symptoms treated as TB, before revealing something far more serious and rare. Then came the warnings, the timelines and the choices. One doctor spoke of 20 days. Others pointed to surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. Yet the answers still did not feel clear. In conversation with Anshu Bahanda, Benita looks back at the moment...

Breast cancer is now the most common cancer affecting people worldwide, with 2.3 million new cases and around 700,000 deaths each year. In India, someone is diagnosed every four minutes, and someone loses her life to breast cancer every eight minutes. But behind these numbers is a question every woman and every family needs to ask: how do we understand breast cancer without fear taking over? To ma...

Modern life asks a lot of us. It asks for speed, resilience and constant output. But what if real strength has less to do with pushing harder and more to do with how we hold ourselves under pressure? In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by Yiquan practitioner, trauma specialist and strategist Andrew Markell. He is co-founder of Heresy and The Dawn Collective , where his work focus...

Many people today feel tired even when they believe they are resting enough. Sleep happens, schedules slow down, yet the body still feels tense or unsettled. What if the issue is not simply about rest, but about how the nervous system is responding to stress? In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by HRV expert Salim Najjar to explore Heart Rate Variability and what it reveals about...

2026 is already being framed as the Year of the Fire Horse, a year of speed, action and powerful shifts. But what does that really mean beyond the social media buzz? In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by Feng Shui Master and Chinese astrology practitioner Master Edgar Lok Tin Yung and Feng Shui Master and a leading voice in Chinese astrology Priya Khanna to explore the deeper me...

Burnout and anxiety are no longer dramatic events. They have become a steady undercurrent. The question is not simply how to slow down, but how to regulate the system that has been living in overdrive. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by heartfulness therapist and founder of Cora, Leyla Salvadé, to explore the relationship between the head brain and the heart brain. We discuss...

The noise of modern life doesn’t just live around us, it lives inside us. Constant notifications, endless conversations, and the pressure to always stay switched on have quietly reshaped how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by Norwegian explorer and author Erling Kagge, one of the very few people to have reached the North Pole, the Sout...

When the nervous system stays overloaded, it doesn’t just affect how we feel, it shapes how we think, sleep, and move through life. Many people feel wired and tired at the same time, unsure why rest alone no longer helps. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by Dr Clint Rogers, researcher, Siddha-Veda practitioner, and an author to explore how ancient healing systems understand ne...

Stress today feels constant, even when life looks calm on the surface. Our nervous systems stay switched on, our minds struggle to rest, and emotional overload becomes the norm. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, Anshu Bahanda leads a guided meditation for 2026 focused on calming the nervous system, reducing stress, and supporting brain health. Through breathwork, visualisation and gratitu...

The parent–child relationship doesn’t end when children grow up, it changes and that transformation can feel emotional, confusing, and deeply personal. Many parents struggle to let go without losing connection, while adult children want independence without drifting away. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by Dr Darya Haitoglou, globally recognised psychologist and founder of En...

Trying to conceive isn’t always straightforward, and the confusion around fertility and IVF can add to the emotional strain. The real challenge is understanding when to seek help, what tests matter, and how to make informed choices. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I’m joined by Dr Nandita Palshetkar, one of India’s leading fertility and IVF specialists, to bring clarity to fertility, co...

Everyone seems to be trying to “fix their gut” these days, from probiotics and kombucha to food eliminations and supplement routines. Yet many people still feel bloated, tired, or low in energy even when they are eating well. The real question is not just what we eat, but whether our gut is actually able to digest, absorb and use the nutrients we give it. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm,...

Everyone seems to be chasing the secret to living longer these days, from cold plunges and stem cells to full body scans and biohacking routines. But as I sat with the image of those two 75-year-old men, one walking, laughing and playing with his grandchildren, the other struggling to get out of bed, I realised longevity is about far more than simply adding years. It’s about whether those extra ye...

Everyone’s chasing the secret to living longer, from supplements and genetic testing to cutting-edge longevity labs. But long before biohacking became a trend, Ayurveda had already mapped out a complete system for graceful aging, beginning with one simple truth: your gut is the gateway to your years. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm , we are joined by Dr. Sudhindra Uppoor , an Ayurveda do...

AI isn’t just transforming how we work; it’s quietly revolutionizing how we eat, move, sleep, and age. From smart devices that detect stress before you feel it to algorithms that predict illness years in advance, technology is giving us the tools to understand our bodies like never before. But beneath all the hype, what really matters is how we use that data to live better, not just longer. In thi...

AI is already in your life — from your maps to your movies — but its quiet revolution is happening inside our bodies. Most of us think of health in terms of diet, exercise, or willpower, yet the truth is that our data often knows more than we do. When interpreted well, it can reveal metabolic blind spots, stress patterns, sleep disruptions, and food triggers we’d never catch on our own. Most peopl...

AI is not just changing what we search or watch, it is changing how we eat, move, sleep and recover. For years, health meant guessing through calorie counting, gym plans and trial and error diets. Now, our devices quietly track thousands of data points we barely notice, from heart rate and meals to sleep and metabolism, and AI is finally turning that into clarity we can use. In this episode of The...

Weight loss is often described as a numbers game — calories in, calories out, strict diets, and tough workout routines. While these methods can bring short-term results, they don’t always address the bigger picture. Lasting, sustainable weight loss has more to do with mindset, emotional eating, stress management, and the mind-body connection than with any single diet trend. Until we focus on ident...

Cold plunges, oxygen chambers, injections — which of these actually help with weight loss, and which are just hype? In this episode of Wellness Algorithm , Anshu Bahanda is joined by two incredible voices: Dr. Sarge Takhar — Chief Medical Officer & Co-founder of PrimaryMD Amandeep Khurana — Entrepreneur, Product Leader & Health Enthusiast Together, we unpack weight loss myths and truths. F...

Every week, a new diet makes the headlines — from Keto and Paleo to detox cleanses and AI-powered meal plans. While each promises quick results and a “perfect” approach to health, the truth is far more nuanced. Many of these trends gain popularity because they’re flashy or endorsed by celebrities, not because they’re backed by long-term science. They can leave people feeling frustrated, confused,...

Are weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro the miracle breakthrough for obesity and metabolic health—or a dangerous quick fix with hidden risks? In this powerful episode of The Wellness Algorithm with Anshu Bahanda (Wellness Curated) , we cut through the hype, celebrity buzz, and TikTok trends to uncover the real science and long-term effects of GLP-1 medications. Joined by leading e...

What if the anxiety you feel isn’t just stress—but a forgotten ancestral whisper? What if the animals, places, and dreams that call to you are not random, but signals guiding your journey toward inner peace? In this deeply grounding episode, host Anshu Bahanda is joined by South African sanoma and Indigenous Knowledge Consultant Gogo Khanyakude (Tiisetso Ntuthuko Makhubedu) to explore how reconnec...