Think you’re doing everything right — eating clean, avoiding junk, trying all the wellness trends — but still feel bloated, tired, or stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode, leading nutritionist Layla Al-Naif joins us to unpack the hidden ways your healthy habits might actually be backfiring — and what to do instead.
This is not about restrictive diets or ... Show More
Mar 22
What to Stop Saying Yes To (If You Want a Better Life)
What if the reason you feel constantly busy, overwhelmed, or pulled in every direction is because you’re saying yes to the wrong things? In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Christine Assouad - author, serial entrepreneur, investor on Shark Tank Lebanon, an ... Show More
47m 24s
Mar 15
How to Start Over (Even When You Think It’s Too Late)
What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful? In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying ... Show More
50m 58s
Feb 2025
How To Burn Fat, The 4 Food Rules That Will Transform Your Health & The Truth About Calories with Dr Rupy Aujla #520
Why has nutrition - something that should be so simple - become so complicated? With 70% of our diet now consisting of ultra-processed foods and conflicting advice everywhere we look, is it any wonder we're confused about what to eat?
Today's returning guest is my good friend, D ... Show More
2h 15m
Jul 2025
The Truth About Protein, Fibre, Gut Health & Metabolism: Nutrition Hacks + Debunking Diet Trends, with Abbey Sharp
<p>If you're confused by nonstop nutrition trends and conflicting health advice online… join the club. In this eye-opening episode, I chat with the internet’s favourite registered dietitian and nutrition expert, <strong>Abbey Sharp,</strong> to break down <i>balanced </i>nutritio ... Show More
46m 35s
Nov 2025
Ep 91 Smarter Ways to Eat & Supercharge Your Gut Health (Protein, Fiber, Fermented Foods) with Dr. Tim Spector
Are you eating high-protein but still feel tired, moody, or bloated? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tim Spector to talk about why gut diversity and food quality matter more than macros alone. We dive into how to build a microbiome-friendly breakfast, an easy way to approach ... Show More
43m 42s
Apr 2025
Stop Fighting Your Food: 7 Sneaky Nutrition Tweaks That Actually Stick
Show Notes:Episode Summary:In this episode, Rick dives deep into the most overlooked, overcomplicated part of losing weight: nutrition. But forget the fads and food guilt—this isn’t about restriction or white-knuckling your way through life. It’s about smart, strategic tweaks tha ... Show More
23m 11s
Sep 2024
94. Fermented Foods: The Simple Habit That Could Change Your Health
What if the secret to feeling your best starts with the food you’re not eating? In this video, Gary Brecka shares the incredible health benefits of fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles, exploring how they can transform your gut health, improve digestion, and reduc ... Show More
5m 58s
