Fitness is a journey, not a destination says celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala.  Yasmin has trained several celebrities from the Indian Film Industry and was also the first trainer to bring Pilates to India.  With over 25 years of experience in a highly competitive industry she has not only survived but thrived.  She tells us what it takes to transform your body into the shape you aspire for and is not interested in quick fixes and diets.  All her clients, celebrity or not have to...

The one organ we all associate with love can also be the deadliest.  Almost 18 million deaths are due to cardio vascular diseases annually, which accounts for 31% of all global deaths.  So why are our hearts failing?  What are we doing to this organ to cause irreparable damage?  Stress, poor eating and sleeping habits, alcohol, smoking, drugs and several other factors can lead to heart disease.  In conversation with Cardiologist Dr. Haresh Mehta who tells us what is happening to our heart and...

"I can't do this anymore, I'm totally burnt out". Have you said or heard this before?  We have all felt the need to take a break because we have pushed ourselves too hard but BOS or burn out syndrome is beyond just exhaustion.  It is when you have pushed yourself so far out of what your body and mind is capable of handling, that you could have reached a point of apathy.  Symptoms can be physical or mental or both and can be more severe than depression and exhaustion.  Total burn out can lead...

Fake Friends! A term we are all familiar with. At every stage in our lives, we have come across someone who is not a genuine friend or is pretending to live a life that is far away from reality.  In today's world where connecting with someone electronically affords you the luxury of anonymity and duplicity we have lost the art of conversation and genuine emotions.  Everything has to look good on the outside, even if we are crumbling on the inside.  Have you ever asked why?  Why should I...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  What do we really know about this?  Yet we are quick to judge and believe we have the right to label those who are struggling with it.  Knowledge and compassion go a long way in not only helping those with this disorder but may also minimize its effect in their lives.  If we were to just understand what living with this disorder or any other mental health issue feels like, we would not only be able to change the way people deal with it but also the...

Anger is a common emotion we have all experienced at some time or another but do you know there are different types of anger.  When something external causes a negative emotion within you, you tend to react negatively but what if I tell you that by understanding what you are feeling, you can change your reaction.  Understanding yourself better is the key to understanding the environment around you.  Taking control of your reactions helps you take control back from external sources.  Changing...

What goes around, comes around! Karma gets us all in the end.  Isn't that what we have heard numerous times? Do we really understand the true principles of Karma?  The true meaning of Karma is Action.  It says that the effect of what we do in the moment will define our future.  It is not punishment and reward system as we all imagine but instead it teaches us that through positive action we can change our life at any time.  Positive behavior creates a positive life and negative behavior...

We come into this world needing care and we leave this world needing care.  However, are we able to love and nurture our parents as much as we do our children?  With the advances in medical care, we are living longer than previous generations.  Are we able to provide the care and attention the older generation needs?  Living and dying with dignity is what each one of us desires and there is nothing worse than making someone who has given us the best start in life, feel like they have been...

We all will reach the departure gate...one day.  Have you thought about what will happen to your family when you are gone?  Will they be financially secure?  The grief of losing a loved one is the single most painful thing to experience and not being able to take care of your family due to financial issues makes it even more traumatic.  Inheritance laws can be complicated and difficult to understand and division of assets are not straight forward in the absence of a will.  If you have assets...

Long hours in the office?  No me time? No family time? No breaks? Sounds familiar?  You are not alone in feeling overwhelmed with the amount of time you spend at work and the misery it brings if you are stuck in a job that doesn't make you happy.  Doing what needs to be done to get a salary is often associated with dead-end jobs and feeling stuck in them to pay the bills.  But what if you could change your perspective? What if you could be a thought leader and make a few changes to improve...

An inappropriate touch.  A crude comment.  A sexual advance brushed off as a joke.  Sexual Harassment is subtle and if not stopped or reported will become worse and can turn to assault.  There is a lot at stake if you speak up but there is a lot more to lose if you don't.  What feels wrong to you is wrong and you do not need to conform to anyone else's idea of what is appropriate.  There is no easy way out if you are facing sexual harassment.  Like facing a bully, you have to take your power...

Ever heard of Gaslighting?  No?  Neither had I.  Its a form of emotional abuse meant to alter your perception of reality.  I am not claiming to be an expert in mental health issues, only someone who is hoping to bring the topic to light one conversation at a time.  My sole aim is to highlight the issues  causing us so much emotional pain that we are unable to function due to the lack of support and options available.  Mental health is not a taboo subject and the more people who talk about it,...

Every relationship has bumps in the road but do you know when that bump turns to a huge red stop sign and its time to leave?  Not every toxic relationship is abusive and the signs may not be obvious.  If you find yourself constantly anxious and fearful of when the next argument will erupt and how it will disrupt your life, you need to listen to Clinical Psychologist Dr. Thoraiya Kanafani talk about toxic relationships.  You are not alone and silence is not an effective way to deal with it. ...

Fad diets can change your weight but good nutrition can change your life... The health and wellness industry is growing by leaps and bounds with new magic solutions being launched on a regular basis.  How do you navigate this holy grail for the eternal quest to look and feel great?  In conversation with Co-Founder of The Clean Living Company Dean Henry who brought the magical bone broth to the UAE after reaping its amazing benefits.  He tells us how it has worked for his clients who are...

Stress, Anxiety, Depression.  These words are too common in today's work environments.  What is it that causes us stress at work?  Who in the organization is responsible for ensuring employees are productive and motivated?  Why do we stay in jobs that we hate and are we suffering from work FOMO?  If you have these questions then you need to listen to Founder and MD of flow2thrive Linda Jarnhamn talk to us about how we as individuals are responsible for our own health and motivation. Tune in.

Love it or hate it, Valentine's day is here to stay.  I have been on a roller-coaster of emotions towards this day, from wanting the hearts and flowers to labelling myself a Valentine's Day Scrooge, saying humbug every time the day came around.  However, life teaches us so much and although the day remains the same, our perspective is constantly changing.  Wishing you all an amazing day of love, joy and happiness.  Tune In.

Human Beings! So complex and yet so simple.  We allow ourselves to become overwhelmed with pain whilst trying our best to avoid it.  What would happen if we were to face all our fears and insecurities and not allow them to build-up within us to a point of complete chaos?  In conversation with health psychologist Dr. Melanie Schlatter who tells us what its like to go through life being too hard on yourself and why seeing a therapist is not as alarming as we think it to be.  Tune In.

Its 2019 but it still feels like we are in the dark ages where size and beauty is concerned.  We need to be aware of the fact that the increase in the rates of plastic surgeries to create a perfect exterior is a cry for help.  There should be no place for discrimination against men and women based on their size or perceived ideals of beauty.  In this world where we can be anything, we need to be kind to ourselves first.  In conversation with Dr. Thoraiya Kanafani who is a clinical...

"You can't sit with us" is an iconic phrase from an iconic movie that resonated with so many teenage girls.  If you have ever been discriminated against or singled out and bullied, you know what I am talking about.  Mean girls exist and not just in school and universities but at work and in social situations too.  There is nothing worse than being told you do not belong and feel shunned by the people you considered friends.  Most of the young girls  and women blame themselves and internalize...

Angels live among us.  They are here to help and support us when we need it the most.  However, these Angels mean business.  They belong to the Women's Angel Investor Network - WAIN, in Dubai.  WAIN was started to support women entrepreneurs in the region by providing mentoring and financial support.  They believe through this network they have been able to find not only businesses that are innovative and run by women but also business savvy women investors looking to be mentors and provide...

Technology can be a powerful tool when used properly.  However, research is showing that addiction to electronic gadgets is growing at an alarming rate for children under the age of 8.  Every parent wants whats best for their child and isolating your child by barring them from using a gadget may not be the solution.  In conversation with Anisa Ismail, who as a kindergarten teacher was alarmed enough to quit her job and start a company called Kids Unplugged and write a book, How Electronics...

The C word.  No one wants to be told they have cancer but, once you hear it, you need to quickly switch to survivor mode.  The first few weeks after the diagnosis can wreak emotional and physical havoc on you and your family.  My guest today is Linda Berlot whose first brush with cancer was when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Her sister was then diagnosed and she felt she had a sword hanging over her head.  She has managed to not only beat breast cancer but is now is an active...

Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression.... We have all heard of these and may even have experienced some of it or know someone who is struggling to cope.  The common factors in issues relating to mental health is isolation, guilt and shame.  My guest today is Helen Hope, who has not only battled with these problems from a young age but has worked hard to help herself cope with them and is now helping many others by telling them they are not alone.  Tune in to listen to her story and what she is...

Are you healthy? Are you well?  They can be two different things.  Being healthy is not just being disease free but feeling well.  Our body is a marvelous machine that can adapt to a lot of different situations and environments but what happens when we can identify the reason for not feeling well?  In conversation with Dr. Shefali Verma who is a Functional Medicine Practitioner who loves to ask a lot of questions and treat the root cause of the problem and not just the symptoms.  Tune in if...

We all have stories and we wish we could write them well.  My guest today is Kira Jean, Founder of The Dreamwork Collective, a print and digital printing house says we can. Writing is a personal journey that requires a tone that can connect with an audience because we all want to write a book for others to read and appreciate and we may not know what to do once we have that idea.  What do we do to write that book and once its written how do we publish it?  If you have these questions then you...