Yalda Alaoui | Decoding Autoimmunity: Causes, Prevalence and What Actually Helps | Ep. 12
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.Follow Yalda on Instagram at @eatburnsleep and www.eatburnsleep.com.💬 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that strength and healing are possible — and subscribe for more empowering conversations.#Autoimmunity #EatBurnSleep #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle
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Michelle Griffith-Robinson | Olympic Resilience, Menopause and Everyday Strength | Ep. 11 Part 2
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.Instagram: @michellegriffithrobinson"Follow Yalda on Instagram at @eatburnsleep and www.eatburnsleep.com.💬 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that strength and healing are possible — and subscribe for more empowering conversations.#EatBurnSleep #Resilience #Empowerment
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Michelle Griffith-Robinson | Olympic Resilience, Menopause and Everyday Strength | Ep. 11 Part 1
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.Timestamps00:03 – Breaking the menopause taboo05:14 – How HRT relieved joint pain06:26 – “Move or seize up”: why movement is medicine21:17 – Discovering prediabetes despite being fit23:25 – Reversing it through lifestyle and balance33:47 – Olympic resilience and everyday strengthMichelle 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: @michellegriffithrobinsonWebsite: michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.ukFollow 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.#EatBurnSleep #MenopauseHealth #StrongNotSkinny
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Yalda Alaoui | Intermittent Fasting Myths That Could Affect Your Hormones | Episode 10
Is your fasting window helping your hormones — or making things worse?Intermittent fasting is everywhere — but is it always good for you? Many people fast without realising 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
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Steve Burns | Breakdown to Breakthrough: Trust & Boundaries | Episode 9 Part 2
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 BurnsYou can find out more about Steve at www.thetherapylounge.com.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 #friendships #boundaries
Yalda Alaoui is a gut health and inflammation expert and the founder of Eat Burn Sleep, an online educational health platform focused on teaching people how to reach optimal health by living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Yalda founded the platform after her battle with two autoimmune conditions led her to educate herself, change her diet and lifestyle, and subsequently put her ulcerative colitis and auto-immune haemolytic anaemia into remission. Since its foundation, hundreds of people, including doctors (MDs) have been following the Eat Burn Sleep lifestyle and have achieved incredible results by lowering their inflammation levels. On the Eat Burn Sleep podcast, Yalda invites inspiring people who have reached a level of excellence in their sector to share with us their experience and knowledge. Share this podcast with someone who would enjoy it!
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