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