Episode 5 is our gut health episode in Somali!! 

This conversation is educational and empowering if you’ve been struggling with ongoing gut issues.

🎙️ Podcast: Your Body, Your Clues
Hosted by Dr. Hodan Ali & Ahlaam Ibraahim

if you feel like your gut isn’t healing no matter what you try… this episode is for you.

In this episode of Your Body, Your Clues, we’re talking about H. pylori , one of the most overlooked root causes behind bloating, reflux, fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, and stubborn gut symptoms.

We break down:
• What H. pylori actually is
• Common symptoms people miss
• Why gut protocols sometimes fail
• Testing options (functional + conventional)
• Treatment approaches and mistakes we see
• When to suspect H. pylori

This conversation is educational and empowering if you’ve been struggling with ongoing gut issues.

🎙️ Podcast: Your Body, Your Clues
Hosted by Dr. Hodan Ali & Ahlaam Ibraahim

Why does it feel like everyone is suddenly “intolerant” to something? In this episode, we unpack the rising wave of food reactions, sensitivities, and environmental allergies and what’s actually going on inside your body.

We break down the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, talk through why these issues seem more common than ever, and explore how gut health plays a major role. From dairy and gluten reactions to SIBO, H. pylori, low stomach acid, and dysbiosis, we connect the dots between digestion, immunity, and inflammation.

We also dive into:

• Whether at-home food intolerance tests are worth it
• If food sensitivities can be reversed (yes, there’s hope)
• When to see an allergist vs. a gut health clinician
• How environmental factors like mold, pollen, and dust can impact your gut
• When elimination diets help and when they do more harm than good

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “reacting to everything,” this episode is for you. We close with practical first steps to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed, on your healing journey.

Listen in, your body has clues, and we’re here to help you decode them. 💛

It’s a new year, and suddenly everyone is “getting healthy.” But what does that actually mean beyond workouts, green juices, and Instagram wellness trends?

In this episode of Your Body, Your Clues, Ahlaam and Dr. Hodan break down the health goals that truly matter in 2026 and the ones most people are completely missing. From redefining what “healthy” really looks like to understanding why nutrition matters more than aesthetics, this conversation gets real fast.

We dive into:

• Why health is not a body size (and why so many “skinny” people still feel unwell)
• The overlooked power of hydration and how it affects energy, digestion, and skin
• Why fiber is the most neglected. but life changing nutrient for gut health
• Practical ways to eat more fiber (yes, including Somali and African foods)
• How stress quietly wrecks digestion and how to actually check in with yourself
• Sleep, hormones, and why rest is non-negotiable
• A listener dilemma that ties it all together: “I do everything right… so why do I still feel bad?”

Plus, a Fact or Fiction: Gut Health Edition tackling hydration myths, protein obsession, fiber fear, and the stress–digestion connection.

If you’re tired of chasing “perfect” health and want sustainable, realistic goals that actually make you feel better, this episode is for you.

In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves and share why we created Your Body, Your Clues. With health literacy at an all-time low, we break down why understanding your body matters more than ever. We talk about the gaps in health education, the confusion around symptoms, and why so many people feel disconnected from their bodies. To close out the episode, we answer real health dilemmas and start unpacking how to recognize the clues your body is giving you. This is the beginning of learning how to listen, understand, and advocate for your health!

Your Body, Your Clues is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Hodan Ali and Ahlaam Ibraahim. Each week, we share evidence-based conversations to help you decode the clues your body is giving you. This podcast is about learning how to listen to your body and care for it with clarity and confidence. We cover a wide range of topics, including gut health, hormonal health, mental health, and more. Join us as we uncover the signals your body gives you every day.