Today's show is so special because I am welcoming Liza Manouselis as my first guest on the podcast! Liza has had an incredible story of triumph when it comes to her emotional and binge eating (BE) past. In today's interview she talks about how unresolved traumas can contribute to BE and the steps she took (both food related and non-food related) to help her ... Show More
Nov 19
Morning Light 101: The Most Underrated Tool for Better Metabolism | Episode 290
<p><b>In today’s episode, Dani breaks down why morning light - yes, simply going outside at or just before sunrise - is the </b><b><em>first</em></b><b> and most important step in improving your blood sugar, hormones, metabolism, and sleep.</b></p><p>If you’ve heard Dani talk abo ... Show More
33m 50s
Nov 12
Your Holiday Game Plan for Blood Sugar & Metabolic Balance | Episode 289
<p>In this special holiday edition of the podcast, I share all my best tips, strategies and hacks to navigate this holiday season while still supporting your blood sugar, insulin, hormones, and circadian rhythm! This doesn't necessarily mean "say no to every drop of sug ... Show More
28m 43s
Nov 4
Am I For or Against Keto? | Episode 288
<p>The diet world loves extremes - and keto might be one of the most polarizing.<br/> In this episode, <b>Dani Hamilton</b>, blood sugar and circadian health expert, cuts through the noise to bring <em>nuance</em> back to the keto conversation.</p><p>You’ll learn why keto isn’t a ... Show More
42m 43s
Sep 2023
Food Addiction, Dumb Things Your Brain Does, and Enjoying Your Food ft. Laurie Santos
Today, we bring back Laurie Santos from The Happiness Lab. This time, we focus on building a good relationship to food. We talk all about some of the worst features of how the human brain works, whether food can be addictive, how we can enjoy our food more, and how to build a goo ... Show More
44m 7s
Mar 2023
#187 The Kitchen Prescription with Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed
Today I welcome Dr Saliha Mahmood onto the podcast, winner of masterchef in 2017,NHS gastroenterologist and author of 3 cookbooks including the latest “The Kitchen Prescription” which is out at the end of March.The more diversely we eat, the lower our risk of heart disease, diabe ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2022
Episode 129: Eating disorders, body goals and recovery with Dr. Melissa Rizk
In this episode Baraa interviews Dr. Melissa Rizk, PhD in Cognitive Neurosciences, specialized in eating disorders, a masters degree in sports nutrition and physiology and has spent years helping people through their eating disorders. They cover topics related to the recovery pro ... Show More
55m 54s
Nov 2021
Jameela Jamil on Mental Self-Defense
<p>Our guest for our 400th episode is actor and activist Jameela Jamil, who you may have seen on such shows as <em>The Good Place</em>, <em>The Misery Index</em>, and <em>Legendary</em>. Outside of her acting career, Jameela is known for launching a movement and platform called < ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2014
TMHS 053: Getting A Mindset Makeover, Food Cravings, And Food Separatism With Alex Jamieson
Everyday, people all over the world are adopting a healthier lifestyle. More people are going vegan, paleo, primal, or "real food" than ever before.
What's causing this cultural shift is: 1) people are sick and tired of being sick and tired and 2) beliefs about food bind us toge ... Show More
46m 16s