What if the key to immunity, longevity, and even mental clarity lived inside your gut?
Professor Glenn Gibson, known as the Father of Prebiotics, joins Yalda to reveal how the trillions of microbes in your gut shape your health and disease risk.
In this enlightening conversation, Professor Glenn Gibson, a world-leading microbiologist from the University of Reading, explains how the gut ecosystem influences everything from inflammation and immunity to brain health and ageing.
Together with Yalda, he explores why diet can transform your microbiome faster than you think, why prevention through nutrition is the medicine of the future, and how feeding your “good” bacteria could change your wellbeing at the root.
Professor Glenn Gibson is a pioneer in gut microbiology and co-author of the first paper to define prebiotics. He has published over 500 research papers and eight books, ranking among the world’s top microbiologists.
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Why are autoimmune diseases rising — and what’s really driving this surge?
In this solo masterclass, Yalda Alaoui shares her own life-threatening autoimmune journey and the science behind how lifestyle changes can calm inflammation and restore balance.
Autoimmune conditions now affect around one in ten people in the UK — with women impacted far more than men. In this episode, Yalda explores what autoimmunity truly means, the root causes behind the rise, and how to manage symptoms naturally. Drawing on her personal experience of autoimmune hemolytic anaemia, when she was kept alive by blood transfusions, she reveals how healing the gut, improving sleep, and following an anti-inflammatory lifestyle can transform health and quality of life.
Yalda Alaoui was diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases – Ulcerative Colitis in 2007 and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in 2012 – which catalyzed her research into health and nutrition. She traveled the world to find a solution, learning from specialists, nutritionists, naturopaths, and holistic doctors.
She is now the founder of Eat Burn Sleep, a science-based anti-inflammatory lifestyle platform helping people improve their health naturally.
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What happens when you decide to take back control and turn pain into purpose?
Former Olympian and Women’s Aid ambassador Michelle Griffith Robinson tells Yalda how she overcame abuse, reclaimed her strength, and rebuilt her life through resilience and self-belief.
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Michelle Griffith Robinson opens up about her journey from adversity to empowerment. She shares her experience of leaving abusive relationships, learning to heal through therapy, and teaching her children what healthy relationships look like. Michelle and Yalda discuss emotional resilience, personal growth, and the importance of using life’s challenges as fuel for change. Today, Michelle advocates for women’s health, equality, and authenticity, proving that courage and compassion can transform even the darkest chapters into strength.
Michelle Griffith Robinson is a former Great Britain Olympic triple jumper, motivational speaker, life coach, and menopause ambassador. She works with The Menopause Charity, Diabetes UK, and Mental Health UK to inspire women to move with strength and confidence.
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What happens when an Olympic athlete faces menopause — and discovers that movement, mindset, and resilience are her greatest medicines?
Former Olympian and menopause ambassador Michelle Griffith Robinson tells Yalda how she turned pain into power, from competing on the world stage to helping women thrive through midlife.
In this powerful conversation, Yalda and Michelle explore what it truly means to stay strong, physically and mentally, through life’s biggest transitions. Michelle shares her journey from Olympic sport to midlife empowerment, revealing how she overcame joint pain, embraced HRT, and even reversed prediabetes through lifestyle and movement. Together, they discuss why strength matters more than size, the importance of advocating for your health, and how just five minutes of daily movement can transform your body and mind.
Timestamps
00:03 – Breaking the menopause taboo
05:14 – How HRT relieved joint pain
06:26 – “Move or seize up”: why movement is medicine
21:17 – Discovering prediabetes despite being fit
23:25 – Reversing it through lifestyle and balance
33:47 – Olympic resilience and everyday strength
Michelle Griffith Robinson is a former Great Britain Olympic triple jumper, motivational speaker, life coach, and menopause ambassador. She works with The Menopause Charity, Diabetes UK, and Mental Health UK to inspire women to move with strength and confidence.
Instagram: @michellegriffithrobinson
Website: michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk
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Is your fasting window helping your hormones — or making things worse?In this solo episode, Yalda explains how cortisol and hormones shape your fasting results.Intermittent fasting is everywhere, but is it always good for you? Many people fast without realizing that stress hormones, especially cortisol, can make fasting backfire. Done right, it supports energy, weight management, and hormone balance. Done wrong, it can disrupt metabolism, fertility, and muscle building. In this episode, Yalda breaks down the science of fasting, revealing the optimal window for long-term health, why men and women respond differently, and how to avoid the hidden pitfalls of intermittent fasting."Follow Yalda on Instagram at @eatburnsleep and www.eatburnsleep.com.Share this episode with a friend who would find it helpful.Don’t miss future episodes — make sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.#eatburnsleeppodcast #intermittentfasting #hormones
What if most relationship problems could be solved by looking in the mirror instead of pointing fingers?
In Part 2, Steve Burns shares his insights about personal accountability and relationship maintenance, which will challenge how you think about change.
"We are the power, the sole power and authority in our own minds." - Steve Burns
You can find out more about Steve at www.thetherapylounge.com.
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Have you ever wondered why successful people often struggle the most with relationships?
Former CEO Steve Burns went from business success to complete breakdown — and now helps hundreds rebuild their relationships.
In Part 1, we explore why traditional approaches to relationship building might be backwards, the hidden signs most people miss, and the breakthrough that transformed Steve’s life.
Raw, honest, and transformational. Follow the show for conversations that matter — and share this episode with someone who’s struggling with trust.
👉 You can find out more about Steve at steveburns.coach
What if one everyday habit could cut your dementia risk in half and reduce your chances of dying early by almost 50%?
In this solo masterclass, Yalda reveals why walking is the most underrated exercise of all. Discover how steps reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, support brain health, lower stress, and fuel longevity.
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In Part 2, Yalda and nutritionist Marilyn Rafih explore how emotional eating often begins in childhood — from being told to finish your plate to being rewarded with treats.
They also discuss why food becomes part of our “survival toolbox” — and how we can start building healthier tools for coping.
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❓ What does real hunger feel like?
In this episode, Yalda sits down with nutritionist Marilyn Rafih to explore the science of emotional eating.
🍽️ Why do we reach for comfort foods when stressed?
🧠 How can we tell the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger?
⚡ What does science reveal about sugar and stress cravings?
This is part one of a powerful conversation about food, emotions, and health.
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Have you ever felt motivated one week… and completely off-track the next?
In this episode, Yalda breaks down why willpower is overrated, how to work with your brain instead of against it, and the easiest way to make habits stick for good.
You’ll hear how small, incremental changes can transform your health, work, and relationships — without stress, perfectionism, or burnout.
Listen now to learn:
– Why your brain resists change (and how to overcome it)
– The 21-day habit rewiring secret
– How to build discipline without relying on willpower
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🎧 Alice Law: The Stress You Can’t See and How to Stop It – Part Two | Eat Burn Sleep Podcast
Stress you cannot see still impacts every system in your body.
In Part Two, Alice Law explores how gut health, emotional clarity and mindset work together to break the stress cycle — especially for high performers, parents and anyone running on empty.
What you will learn:
• The immune, gut and stress link you need to know
• Small anti inflammatory shifts with long term impact
• The mindset tool Alice uses when life becomes too much
Stop Stress Before It Starts:
Alice Law on Burnout, Boundaries and Balance
This week, Yalda speaks to Sunday Times bestselling author and stress mastery consultant Alice Law. In this two-part series, they explore how to recognise stress before it turns into burnout – and why prevention, not just management, is the key to lasting wellbeing.
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Yalda explores the biological mechanisms involved in sleep, to the missing link in weight loss. Yalda breaks down the science behind sleep quality and cortisol, blood sugar regulation, the hunger hormones leptin and gherkin, fat burning, and inflammation. Yalda takes a deep dive into the effects of sleep on gut health, hormones, appetite, and mental clarity.
Discover evidence-based strategies to optimize your sleep, regulate your circadian rhythm, and promote lasting weight loss without drastic diets or over-exercising.
With her signature blend of clear science and practical tools, this episode is a must for anyone pursuing better health or weight loss.
In the second part of this conversation, Yalda and Dr. Rami Wakim take the discussion further — uncovering how inflammation influences IVF success, egg and sperm quality, the immune system’s role in conception and pregnancy and how Deep AI enhances the egg selection process.
You’ll gain insights into silent inflammation markers often missed in fertility testing, and discover how gut health and lifestyle changes can enhance outcomes for both natural and assisted conception.
Whether you’re facing fertility challenges or prioritising your long-term reproductive health, this episode offers science-backed, empowering tools to improve your overall wellbeing.
This week, Yalda sits down with leading fertility expert Dr. Rami Wakim to explore the overlooked connection between inflammation and fertility.
They break down how chronic inflammation affects hormonal health, egg quality, implantation, and long-term reproductive outcomes — for both women and men.
Dr. Wakim brings cutting-edge medical insight, while Yalda offers practical, science-backed tools to reduce inflammation and support your body’s natural balance.
A must-listen if you're planning, trying, or simply curious about fertility and hormone health.
You can find out more about Dr Rami Wakim on his website www.ramiwakim.com.
Cortisol affects stress, weight, sleep, and inflammation.
In this solo episode, Yalda explains how this key hormone impacts your gut, brain, and immune system — and how to regulate it.
Clear science. Real solutions.
In Part 2 of our season opener, Yalda delves deeper into the ADHD-Gut-Hypermobility Axis with Nick Potter, a renowned osteopath, pain expert, BBC host and author. Together, they explore how neuro-inflammation, fascia, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation are interconnected.
Nick unpacks the latest research on the link between brain fog, digestive issues and joint health. He explains how neurodivergence affects the gut, and how gut dysbiosis, in turn, impacts immune system signalling and ADHD symptoms.
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The third season of the Eat Burn Sleep podcast has finally launched! In this first episode, Yalda talks to Nick Potter, renowned consultant osteopath, BBC host, author, and pain expert, who is at the cutting edge of research on the biological connections between joint health, the gut microbiome, and the brain. In the first part of this episode, Nick takes a deep dive into the link between ADHD, gut dysfunction and hyper-mobility.
These conditions may seem unrelated but emerging science reveals deep and often overlooked links. From the gut-brain axis to connective tissue health and nervous system regulation, this episode lays the foundation for a holistic approach to conditions that affect millions of people.
You can find more about Nick on his IG Channel or his website www.backboneclinic.com.
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Amal Alaoui is a London-based homeopath, craniosacral therapist, and wellness mentor with over 12 years of experience. She specializes in holistic approaches to health, addressing physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
In this podcast we discuss how homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve balance and restore their health.
Amal is known for her compassionate and intuitive approach, often focusing on addressing the root causes of stress and other health issues.
You can find out more about Amal at www.amalremedy.co.uk or on www.instagram.com/amalalaouicranial/.