Between Bites

Dr Hosnieh Fathi

Hi, I’m Hosnieh. For 25+ years, I’ve cared for people as a hospital doctor, medical leader, and now a lifestyle physician and health coach. I’m passionate about making good health accessible to everyone. This podcast explores how science, culture, travel, and everyday life shape our health. Through evidence-based medicine, practical insights, and inspiring conversations, we’ll discover simple ways to build healthier habits, prevent illness, and live happier, healthier lives. First Episode Release Date : 22/ JULY/2026

  1. 3 days ago

    Why Is Being Healthy So Hard? Doctors, a Chef & Health Coach Debate What Really Matters

    Are we asking too much of people when it comes to their health? We’re constantly told to eat better, exercise more, manage stress, sleep well and make healthier choices — but how much of our health is really down to individual responsibility, and how much is shaped by our environment? In this episode, doctors, a chef and a health coach come together for a wide-ranging conversation about what actually helps people live healthier lives. We explore the tension between personal responsibility and the systems around us, from workplaces and education to food access, social media and the culture of wellness. We also ask why so many of us get caught up worrying about the smallest details — the “right” salt, the “best” cooking oil, the perfect pan or the one food we should avoid — while often overlooking the fundamentals that could make a much bigger difference. The conversation covers: Why healthy choices aren't equally easy for everyone Stress, neuroscience and the body's ability to regulate itself Restoring personal agency without blaming individuals Why health advice can become overwhelming Fibre, beans, vegetables and simple everyday nutrition Cooking skills and making healthy food practical Children's eating habits and the problem with the traditional “kids' menu” Workplace culture and creating healthier environments Why consistency beats perfection The importance of asking why behind our health behaviours Ultimately, this episode asks a bigger question: Are we trying to perfect our health when we should be making it simpler? A practical and thought-provoking conversation about food, behaviour, stress, responsibility and what being healthy actually looks like in real life. Full episode to watch : Healthy Lifestyle is not Black & White | Between Bites with Doctor Hosnieh Fathi https://youtu.be/YFxS1zpeKuY

    Why Is Being Healthy So Hard? Doctors, a Chef & Health Coach Debate What Really Matters

  2. 12 Aug

    If Stress Isn’t the Enemy, What Is? | Between Bites with Doctor Hosnieh Fathi

    In this conversation, two doctors, a chef and a coach explore what we often get wrong about stress — why some stress can help us perform, adapt and grow, and why recovery is just as important as the pressure itself. We discuss how stress affects both the mind and body, the importance of rest and recovery, and the small everyday habits that can make a real difference — from movement and breathing to boundaries, food habits and consistency. Rather than trying to eliminate stress completely, what if the goal is to understand it, work with it and recover from it better? Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/YFxS1zpeKuY

    If Stress Isn’t the Enemy, What Is? | Between Bites with Doctor Hosnieh Fathi

  3. 9 Aug

    Why is protein suddenly in everything? Doctors & experts discuss

    See More: https://youtu.be/YFxS1zpeKuY Why does everything suddenly have added protein — and does “high protein” automatically mean healthier? Protein-fortified foods are booming at the same time as consumers are increasingly questioning ultra-processed foods. But are labels such as high protein, vegan and healthy actually helping us make better choices — or simply giving us new reasons to buy? In this Between Bites conversation, clinicians, scientists and food experts debate the growing protein trend, ultra-processed foods, convenience, food manufacturing and the increasingly blurred line between health advice and health marketing. The discussion gets more complicated than “processed food = bad”. Is all processing nutritionally equivalent? When is convenience useful? And how can consumers distinguish a meaningful health claim from a marketing message? Between Bites is about watching experts think — including where they disagree. This video is an edited conversation from Between Bites Episode 1. Watch the full dinner conversation for the wider discussion. This content is for general information and discussion and is not individual medical advice.

    Why is protein suddenly in everything? Doctors & experts discuss

  4. 5 Aug

    Atomic habits

    What if transforming your health didn't require a complete life overhaul? In this episode, we explore how atomic habits, small daily actions, and consistent routines can create lasting change for your physical and mental well-being. Discover how simple habits—like drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning, taking small movement breaks, walking more, improving your mindset, and even talking to strangers to build confidence and social connection—can improve your health one step at a time. Whether you're starting your health journey, building healthy habits, improving your lifestyle, or looking for easy wellness tips, this episode offers practical strategies you can apply today. Topics covered: Atomic habits for better health Small habits that create big results Healthy lifestyle tips Daily movement and walking Hydration habits Mindset and consistency Talking to strangers and building confidence One step at a time approach to personal growth Habit stacking and sustainable wellness Self-improvement and long-term health Start small. Stay consistent. Change your life—one habit at a time. Watch full episode: The dinner conversation you’ll wish you’d joined | Between Bites with Doctor Hosnieh Fathi https://youtu.be/YFxS1zpeKuY

    Atomic habits

  5. 31 Jul

    The tiny habits that actually change your health

    This powerful discussion explores the balance between personal responsibility, medical guidance, and the role of society in shaping our health. Discover why purpose, self-awareness, and collaboration may be the missing pieces in modern healthcare. Watch the full conversation for the complete perspective. 🎥💡 ▶️ Watch the full dinner conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFxS1zpeKuY

    The tiny habits that actually change your health

  6. 26 Jul

    Is it all down to willpower?

    Can we really put the responsibility for health entirely on individuals? 🤔 This powerful discussion explores the balance between personal responsibility, medical guidance, and the role of society in shaping our health. Discover why purpose, self-awareness, and collaboration may be the missing pieces in modern healthcare. Watch the full conversation for the complete perspective. 🎥💡 ▶️ Watch the full dinner conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFxS1zpeKuY

    Is it all down to willpower?

  7. 24 Jul

    Prevention or treatment: do we get it wrong? ( listen to full episode online )

    What matters more—preventing disease or treating it? In this conversation, two doctors and a chef explore why the answer isn't as simple as choosing one over the other. We discuss the growing role of lifestyle medicine, the importance of prevention, the realities of modern healthcare, and why nutrition, movement, mental wellbeing, and medical treatment all work together to improve long-term health. This discussion also examines: • Prevention vs treatment – are we asking the wrong question? • Why lifestyle medicine is gaining momentum • Food as medicine – where does nutrition fit into healthcare? • The impact of social media on public trust in doctors • Why holistic health means more than just diet or exercise • How genetics, environment, culture, and mental wellbeing all influence health Rather than presenting health as a choice between conventional medicine and lifestyle changes, this conversation explores how both approaches can complement each other to help people live healthier lives. ▶️ Watch the full dinner conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFxS1zpeKuY If you enjoy evidence-based conversations about health, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and wellbeing, consider subscribing for more discussions featuring healthcare professionals and experts from different fields.

    Prevention or treatment: do we get it wrong? ( listen to full episode online )

  8. 22 Jul

    The dinner conversation you’ll wish you’d joined | Between Bites with Dr Hosnieh Fathi

    Between Bites — where the best conversations happen over a shared meal. This time, we gather around a Persian table — sour cherry rice, smoked aubergine, purple carrot cake — and let the conversation run as freely as the food. A lifestyle doctor, a chef, a nutritionist and an integrative-medicine practitioner sit down to trade honest, sometimes uncomfortable views on how we actually get well. Between bites, we get into: ​ 🍽️ Prevention vs treatment — why the "either/or" framing misses the point​ 🧠 Stress — friend or enemy? Why recovery matters as much as the pressure​ 🥘 Food as medicine — convenience, cost, and why "expensive" doesn't mean "healthy"​ 🔁 Habits that stick — the identity shift behind "I'm someone who…"​ 📱 Wellness noise — protein-maxing, looks-maxing, and following the evidence​ 🌍 Culture & connection — how the shared table shapes the way we eat and heal A warm, candid and occasionally funny conversation about meeting people where they are — because knowing what's good for us and doing it are two very different things. Pull up a chair. Dinner's ready. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFxS1zpeKuY

    The dinner conversation you’ll wish you’d joined | Between Bites with Dr Hosnieh Fathi
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About

Hi, I’m Hosnieh. For 25+ years, I’ve cared for people as a hospital doctor, medical leader, and now a lifestyle physician and health coach. I’m passionate about making good health accessible to everyone. This podcast explores how science, culture, travel, and everyday life shape our health. Through evidence-based medicine, practical insights, and inspiring conversations, we’ll discover simple ways to build healthier habits, prevent illness, and live happier, healthier lives. First Episode Release Date : 22/ JULY/2026

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  • Creator
    Dr Hosnieh Fathi
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Hosnieh Fathi
  • Show Website
    Between Bites