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Livehealthymag.com is for every body and mind in the UAE. We are an online magazine all about moderation, making small changes, little additions and the odd subtraction. In our podcast, you will find an emphasis on positive thinking and making healthy shifts, on frequent physical activity, getting into nature as often as possible and eating a wide variety of fresh, whole foods. Tune in as we chat with experts who are distinguished and plugged-in local leaders in their fields, ready to share their wisdom on physiology, relationships, parenting, medicine, mental health and more.
“The meaning of life is: who’s the person looking back at you in the mirror?” Justin Andries is a South African psychic and energy reader with more than 10 years of expertise within his field. He was identified as a clairsentient at a young age and has been keen to learn about the infinite possibilities of the world, drawing inspiration from time spent living in Europe Bali, Australia, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. The Spa at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental – completely revamped with a lovely new look, a range of new products and a range of healing experiences, got...
Joining Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen on the podcast is Natasha Rudatsenko, a well-known and successful serial wellness entrepreneur and a trusted voice on social media. The Estonia-born naturopath has founded four startups including Health Nag, which is the UAE’s top functional health movement and premium supplement brand – now available in Waitrose. In addition to its own products, Health Nag now offers a “Health Nag Approved” mark for other brands, as well as educational seminars, webinars and retreats. Fans include American makeup artist Huda Kattan and grey influencer and model Caroline Labouchere. Highlights: her breast...
Success in investment banking and private equity may have brought with them professional success, but they took a terrible personal toll. Ali Tariq was overweight, exhausted and certain he was aging at an accelerated pace. It was during the pandemic that he took control of his physical and mental well-being, undergoing a complete body transformation, overhauling his diet and exercise routine, shedding more than 16kg and improving all his biomarkers. He also became obsessed with epigenetics and human longevity, pursuing a professional development certificate in the Foundation of Genetics and Genomics from the Stanford Center for Professional Development in partnership...
Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen visits the Cake Boutique at Waldorf Astoria DIFC in Dubai to interview head cake artist Beth Lauren. Beth has been working on a new collection of sugar-free, gluten-free, health and fitness-focused cakes for the hotel’s Cake Boutique. We had to check them out and ask Beth all about the artistry, innovation and chemistry that is involved in making “healthy pastries” that don’t compromise on taste or quality. Whether you are a confection lover or an avid baker or just a casual consumer, this podcast provides fascinating insights into the brand new world...
Dean Henry, a partner in the local company UAE Peptides, joins the Livehealthy Podcast to talk about a pretty cutting edge aspect of our health. Made from combined amino acids, there are 7,000 peptides in the body and they play a key role in a wide range of bodily functions. These decline with age, but the idea is that adding them back in can slow the process. Although he comes from a financial background, Dean is certified in functional medicine and has a natural zest for life. Dean gives a “peptides” 101 overview, explaining how they work and why you...
Scott Armstrong is long-time resident of the UAE, a journalist and more recently, the founder of mentl, a platform that works to tackle the stigma of mental health and promote cultures where we all thrive. Scott’s inspiration was born out the death of his father from a mental health breakdown and has led to a journey of self discovery and a mission to create a better world for his children where we can all have open and honest conversations about how we’re all doing. He joins Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen to talk about the state of mental health...
We all hear about the rate and risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke in the Emirates – but what can be done about it? The UAE Healthy Future Study is a prospective cohort study that aims to uncover risk factors for some of the most chronic diseases in the Emirates, and determine how genetics, environment and living patterns of individuals contribute. Since 2016 its researchers have built a cohort of 14,294 participants, created more than a dozen partnerships with local entities, established a Public Health Research Center at NYUAD and a national data resource to foster future research, a...
Kelsey Wells is an American fitness trainer who has created a number of programs including PWR and Redefine Fitness: Strength & Mindfulness. She has more than 5 million social media followers, is the host of the Redefine Fitness podcast, and is heading to the Dubai Active Show 2023. Kelsey takes an empathetic, holistic approach to fitness and when it comes to social media, she doesn’t shy away from bad days or talking about hard things. She also claims to have the best family chocolate chip cookie recipe in the world and recently posted a devastating Reel telling the story about...
اليوم نستضيف المصور الإماراتي الشهير خالد الاستاد حيث يخبرنا المزيد عن شغفه بالتصوير الفوتوغرافي، وآخر أعماله، والقصص التي يرويها من خلال عدسة كاميرته، وأكثر من ذلك بكثير!
Kayla Itsines has been a trailblazer in the women’s fitness industry since launching her original high intensity program (BBG) for women and co-founding the Sweat app in 2015. She has built one of the largest online female fitness communities in the world, reaching millions of women globally with her signature programs. Straight-talking and motivating, Kayla’s mission is to help women discover how good exercise can feel, and give them the tools and confidence to make...
Srinivas Bhat spent 14 years as a monk and now works as a life enhancement mentor. He joins Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen to talk about her transformative session with him at the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand – and explains his unique approach to finding peace – cultivated through his own four-decade inner journey – so that others can benefit from it. Highlights: Tending the inner child What people he sees are...
Kate Sheridan has a dream job: she’s a conservation biologist and wildlife content creator, originally from the UK and working with the Reefscapers team to restore coral reefs at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. She joins the Livehealthy Podcast to talk about her work, which involves restoring coral reefs by building ‘coral frames’, researching the ecosystem, engaging with guests in marine biology, and monitoring the coral growth. The resort has a...
Mohammed F Mostafa has quite a resume: a former professional footballer, he played professionally for Al-Ain and Al-Wasl Football Club until injury ended his career. He is head of business development and digital for his family company, MBAL investments; director of investor relations Middle East for Silicon Valley-based Green Sand Equity, and founder and CEO of Versatile Synergy, a software company. With years of experience acting films directed by his brother, he had a pivotal...
Charlotte Spurway is a British psychologist who joins the Livehealthy podcast to talk about her particular brand of helping people: by offering them a relaxed but accountable approach blending conventional types of therapy with modern coaching techniques. One of the key areas she is keen to help people with are anxious or avoidant attachment, which can trip up the happiest of couples and make things hard for singles too. She talks about the research...
Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen speaks to CEO and angel investor Moha Bensofia and Dr Chris Lee, founder and CEO of Elemental Shift, a neuroscience-based consulting company. They are speaking about Mendi, a neurotech company dedicated to improving the lives of people around the world through accessible brain training. They explain how the Mendi app and wearable technology can boost blood flow to the pre-frontal cortex, and in just 20 minutes a day, improve...
Azeem Rafiq, the Karachi-born cricketer, made international headlines in 2020 when he blew the whistle on racism and bullying during his time playing for Yorkshire Cricket Club. He never intended to find himself in the middle of a long-running legal battle and investigation, which deeply tested his mental health, already challenged by the death of his baby son in 2018 and the loss of his career. In November 2021 he spoke to Britain’s Culture, Media...
You wouldn’t think a doctor who founded a company devoted to diabetes care would be one of the many silent cases of pre-diabetes walking around Dubai. Yet that is exactly what happened with Ali Hashemi. Ali joins Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen to talk about the reason behind Zone.Health, a new metabolic program powered by coaching, tracking, the latest science, knowledge and curiosity to help turn obesity, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes – and even diabetes...
Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen talks to Helen Pleic, a Rapid Transformational Therapist. Helen went through her own personal life shift, leaving the corporate world, to help other people make radical changes in their lives. Leaning in from her own childhood experiences with trauma, Helen leverages her comprehensive background in senior leadership positions and combines it with the power of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Clinical Hypnosis and Yogic principles to deliver individual and group sessions...
This week on the Livehealthy Podcast, Livehealthy editorial director Ann Marie McQueen speaks to Daryl Grigaravicius, the founder of Stride, a fun and inclusive community for those living with autoimmune diseases in Dubai. Daryl is igniting the conversation around autoimmunity and the challenges it presents, helping a range of people feel part of a community, learn and share resources, have fun and feel less alone. She talks all about her own difficult experiences over the...
Public health consultant John Bromley talks about encouraging people to live healthier lives as part of Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s Abu Dhabi 360 initiative. He talks about how the Abu Dhabi government is working to get everyone in the emirate moving more and eating better and why looking at long-term results over short term gains is the secret to a healthier population.
Livehealthymag.com is for every body and mind in the UAE. We are an online magazine all about moderation, making small changes, little additions and the odd subtraction. In our podcast, you will find an emphasis on positive thinking and making healthy shifts, on frequent physical activity, getting into nature as often as possible and eating a wide variety of fresh, whole foods. Tune in as we chat with experts who are distinguished and plugged-in local leaders in their fields, ready to share their wisdom on physiology, relationships, parenting, medicine, mental health and more.
