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Are you really 90% microbe and only 10% human?Professor Glenn Gibson tells Yalda how our gut bacteria influence disease, immunity, and resilience.In this fascinating follow-up conversation, Professor Glenn Gibson, the Father of Prebiotics, joins Yalda to explore how the trillions of bacteria in our gut shape our health, diet, and disease risk. Discover why two people can eat the same food yet react completely differently, how stress impacts the microbiome, and why clearer science communication matters. Packed with humour, insight, and groundbreaking research, this episode will change how you think about your body and your microbes.Professor Glenn Gibson is a pioneer in gut microbiology and co-author of the first paper to define prebiotics. He has published over 500 research papers and eight books, ranking among the world’s top microbiologists.University of Reading Profile Follow Yalda on Instagram at @eatburnsleep and www.eatburnsleep.com.Share this episode with a friend who’s curious about gut health and wants to understand the science behind inflammation and disease prevention.

What if the key to immunity, longevity, and even mental clarity lived inside your gut?Professor Glenn Gibson, known as the Father of Prebiotics, joins Yalda to reveal how the trillions of microbes in your gut shape your health and disease risk.In this enlightening conversation, Professor Glenn Gibson, a world-leading microbiologist from the University of Reading, explains how the gut ecosystem influences everything from inflammation and immunity to brain health and ageing. Together with Yalda, he explores why diet can transform your microbiome faster than you think, why prevention through nutrition is the medicine of the future, and how feeding your “good” bacteria could change your wellbeing at the root.Professor Glenn Gibson is a pioneer in gut microbiology and co-author of the first paper to define prebiotics. He has published over 500 research papers and eight books, ranking among the world’s top microbiologists.University of Reading Profile Follow Yalda on Instagram at @eatburnsleep and www.eatburnsleep.com.💬 Share this episode with someone curious about gut health and how lifestyle choices shape long-term wellbeing.#GutHealth #Prebiotics #EatBurnSleep

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

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

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