In Episode 2, we sit down with Dr. Maria Alonso - the UAE’s leading voices in preventive and integrative medicine. We unpack how gut health shapes our mood, skin, immunity, and longevity - and why true wellness is never about perfection but rather about connection with yourself.
01:14 Dr. Maria’s Journey from Spain to Dubai
04:28 From Conventional to Integrative Medicine
07:10 Why We’re More Confused Than Ever About Health
09:25 What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You
12:05 The Myth of Clean Eating
14:52 How Microbiome Diversity Shapes Your Mood
17:40 Gut–Skin Connection: Healing From the Inside Out
20:33 Intuition & the Biology of the “Gut Feeling”
23:11 The Truth About Emotional Eating
25:45 The Hidden Enemies of a Healthy Microbiome
28:12 Personalized Nutrition — Help or Hype?
31:25 Cravings, Travel & Gut Imbalance
34:49 Are We Too Clean for Our Own Good?
37:25 Dr. Maria’s Daily Wellness Rituals
40:10 The Future of Gut Health & Longevity
In Episode 1, we dive into the idea that true health isn’t something you can shortcut — it’s about consistent habits, mindset, and the small decisions you make daily.
00:00 Intro & Why “Feeling Healthy” Isn’t a Cheat Code
02:15 The Myth of Quick Fixes: Why They Fail
05:30 Short-Term Gains vs. Sustainable Health
08:05 The Role of Sleep, Stress & Recovery in Real Health
10:40 Nutrition: It’s Not Just What You Eat, But How You Eat It
13:20 Movement & Exercise: Less About Extremes, More About Consistency
15:55 Why Mindset Shifts Matter More Than Metrics
18:45 Habits Over Hacks: Building a Foundation You Can Trust
21:30 When “Doing Everything” Becomes Doing Too Much
23:50 Slumps & Plateaus: How to Navigate Them
26:15 You Can’t Cheat Feeling Healthy
28:00 Final Thoughts