Eat Burn Sleep

Does menopause really slow your metabolism, or is there more to the story?
Tim Blakey tells Yalda why movement, mobility, recovery, and daily habits matter more than most people realize when it comes to healthy ageing.
Many people assume that aging means an inevitable decline in strength, mobility, and energy. But what if some of the biggest beliefs around metabolism, menopause, and healthy aging are simply myths?
In this episode, Yalda sits down with performance coach Tim Blakey to discuss the science behind healthy aging, movement, mobility, recovery, and brain health.
They also explore the growing popularity of creatine, how it differs from BCAAs, and why both may play a role in supporting exercise recovery and performance.
From the truth about menopause and metabolism to the importance of staying active as we age, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you stay stronger, sharper, and more independent for longer.
Tim Blakey is a London-based physiotherapist, personal trainer, nutritionist, and founder of Prime Body, with more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Originally from New Zealand, his passion for movement and rehabilitation developed after sports injuries led him into physiotherapy. He combines mobility, corrective work, resistance training, and nutrition to help clients improve body composition, recovery, strength, posture, and long-term functional health. His clients have included professional athletes, celebrities, business leaders, and international public figures.
You can find out more about Tim at primebody.co.uk

Can you build strength, improve mobility, and support healthy aging without pushing your body into burnout or inflammation overload?
Tim Blakey tells Yalda why resistance training, mobility, recovery, and consistency are essential for longevity, strength, and healthy aging.
In this episode, Yalda sits down with physiotherapist, personal trainer, and founder of Prime Body, Tim Blakey, to discuss how to build strength sustainably as we age.
Together, they explore resistance training, mobility, inflammation, recovery, supplements, sleep, stress, and the importance of the mind-muscle connection. They also discuss why movement supports longevity, how to avoid burnout from exercise, and practical ways to improve body composition and overall health without extremes.
Tim Blakey is a London-based physiotherapist, personal trainer, nutritionist, and founder of Prime Body, with more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Originally from New Zealand, his passion for movement and rehabilitation developed after sports injuries led him into physiotherapy.
He combines mobility, corrective work, resistance training, and nutrition to help clients improve body composition, recovery, strength, posture, and long-term functional health. His clients have included professional athletes, celebrities, business leaders, and international public figures.

#HealthyAging #StrengthTraining #Longevity

What happens when fake experts become more trusted than real scientists?
Professor Andreas Karatzas joins Yalda Alaoui to expose the dangerous rise of misinformation on social media, fake doctors pretending to be health experts, and the real-life consequences of unqualified medical advice online.

In this episode, they discuss fraudulent health claims, cancer patients being discouraged from treatment, the influence of social media on public trust, and why science communication, critical thinking, and personalized health matter more than ever.

Could food poisoning symptoms be caused by something you ate days earlier, not your last meal?

Microbiologist Andreas Karatzas tells Yalda how food safety, gut bacteria, and the immune system influence the way we respond to foodborne illness.
In part 1 of this fascinating episode of the Eat Burn Sleep podcast, Yalda speaks with Associate Professor Andreas Karatsas from the University of Reading about food safety, food poisoning, gut bacteria, and immunity.
They discuss why some people become seriously ill while others eating the same food experience no symptoms, how bacteria survive in food, and the surprising role the gut microbiome and immune system play in resilience and inflammation.
Andreas Karatsas is an Associate Professor and microbiologist at the University of Reading, specializing in food safety, microbial resistance, and food preservation technologies. His research focuses on understanding how bacteria survive environmental stress and how modern food science can improve food safety and public health.

What if the probiotic you’re taking isn’t wrong… just wrong for you?
Professor Glenn Gibson explains to Yalda why probiotics should be tailored to specific needs and why most people choose them blindly.
In Part 2 of this conversation, Yalda and Glenn Gibson break down the confusion around probiotics and explain why different strains serve different purposes.
They explore why supplements are so difficult to navigate, the limitations around health claims, and how new tools may soon help people make more informed decisions.
The episode also dives into a key shift in thinking about gut health, moving away from microbiome diversity and focusing instead on functionality, and how prebiotics and fibre can support a more effective, active gut environment.
Professor Glenn Gibson is the Chair of Food Microbiology and Head of Food Microbial Sciences at the University of Reading in the UK, where his research focuses on gut microbiology, probiotics, and prebiotics. He is widely recognised for co-authoring the landmark 1995 paper that introduced the term prebiotics — “Dietary modulation of the human colonic microbiota: introducing the concept of prebiotics.”
Across his career, he has overseen more than 145 research projects, supervised over 85 PhD students, published over 500 papers and 8 books, and received more than 100,000 citations. His work has spanned from fundamental microbial ecology (his PhD was on sulphate-reducing bacteria in marine sediments) to applied human dietary interventions, including the development of prebiotic ingredients to enhance beneficial gut bacteria, modulate inflammation, improve metabolic markers, and support immune and gut health.
He has also held visiting professorships at institutions such as Imperial College London and has taken leadership roles, including serving as a co-founder and past president of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP). His ongoing research explores how the gut ecosystem influences not just digestive health but also systemic health outcomes, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, immunity, brain–gut links, and the role of diet and microbes in long-term wellness.
You can find more about Professor Glenn Gibson at https://www.reading.ac.uk/food/our-staff/glenn-gibson