The Real Dish

Mareya Ibrahim-Jones
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The Real Dish is for women who know they're not done yet. Each week, chef, author and wellness advocate Mareya Ibrahim-Jones explores the conversations that help women build strength, reclaim their health, rediscover their purpose and create a life they love. Through Mareya's FIT Method—Fuel, Ignite, Transform—you'll learn how to nourish your body, spark new possibilities and boldly reinvent what's next. From health and hormones to travel, purpose, faith and reinvention, every episode is designed to help you step into your Power Era (we're done with the term 'midlife'). Because your best era isn't behind you. It's being fueled right now.

  1. −4 d

    EP 165 - Hype, Hope, or the Next Frontier? Dr. Aleksandra Gajer Breaks Down Peptides

    Peptides seem to be everywhere—from conversations about muscle and metabolism to skin health, recovery, hormones, and longevity. But what are they, really? Are they the breakthrough everyone claims they are, or just the latest wellness buzzword? In this episode of The Real Dish, Chef Mareya sits down with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, an internal medicine physician specializing in hormone optimization, metabolic health, medical weight loss, and performance medicine. Known for her science-first, patient-centered approach, Dr. Gajer helps women cut through the noise to make informed decisions about their health at every stage of life. Together, they unpack what peptides are, how they work, and why they're generating so much excitement in the worlds of longevity and functional medicine. From muscle preservation and recovery to healthy aging and hormone optimization, this conversation explores the potential benefits, the limitations, and the questions every woman should ask before considering peptide therapy. Because throughout this season of The Real Dish, we've been redefining what it means to thrive in midlife—not chasing quick fixes, but building strength, confidence, and vitality for the long haul. Peptides may be one tool in the toolbox, but they're never a substitute for the foundations of great health. In this episode, you'll learn: What peptides are and how they communicate within the body The difference between peptides, hormones, and GLP-1 medications Which peptides are being used for muscle, recovery, metabolism, skin health, and longevity Who may benefit from peptide therapy—and who should be cautious What to look for in a qualified medical provider Why strength training, protein, sleep, and lifestyle remain the true cornerstones of healthy aging Whether you're peptide-curious or simply trying to separate science from social media, this episode will leave you with practical, evidence-based insights to help you make confident decisions about your health. Because your Power Era deserves more than hype—it deserves the truth.

  2. 16 juli

    EP 164 - The Second Chapter: A Midlife Reinvention Blueprint for Women 40+

    What if midlife isn't the beginning of the end—but the beginning of the most meaningful chapter of your life? In this episode of The Real Dish, Mareya invites you to pick up the pen and become the author of your next chapter. Whether you're navigating menopause, an empty nest, a career pivot, divorce, caregiving, or simply feeling the pull toward something more, this conversation will help you stop living on autopilot and start intentionally designing a life that reflects who you've become. You'll discover why so many women feel stuck in midlife, how the stories we've been telling ourselves shape our future, and why this season isn't a crisis—it's an invitation to reinvent yourself with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: Why midlife is a plot twist—not the final chapter. How your identity and self-talk may be keeping you stuck. The difference between drifting through life and designing it with intention. The FOUNDATION framework for creating your next best chapter. Simple, practical steps to build momentum and embrace change with confidence. If today's conversation resonates with you and you're ready to stop wondering what's next and start creating it, I'd love to invite you to join FOUNDATION: Write Your Next Best Chapter—my six-week guided coaching experience designed to help you gain clarity, create a vision, and build a roadmap for your next season of life. Learn more and reserve your spot at TheRealDish.com. Because your story isn't over. In fact, the best chapter may still be waiting to be written and I look forward to guiding you through it, together.

  3. 10 juli

    EP 163 - Heartbreak Means You're Alive: Why Mourning Can Light a Fresh Fire

    What if heartbreak isn't something to avoid—but proof that you've truly loved something? After Egypt's unforgettable World Cup run, I found myself experiencing every emotion imaginable: pride, hope, joy... and ultimately, heartbreak. As an Egyptian living thousands of miles from where I was born, watching my country unite reminded me that some connections never fade. Home has a way of living inside you, no matter where life takes you. In this episode, I'm sharing why sports are never just sports, why millions of Egyptians—and immigrants around the world—felt every kick, save, and goal so deeply, and what this experience taught me about identity, community, resilience, and the courage to care. Because the opposite of heartbreak isn't happiness. It's indifference. And if your heart breaks, it means you showed up. You hoped. You believed. You loved something bigger than yourself. Whether you've ever cheered for your country, left home in search of another life, or simply cared enough to risk disappointment, this conversation is for you. In this episode you'll discover: Why sports can unite people across generations and continents The unique experience of loving two places at once as an immigrant What Egypt's World Cup journey taught me about resilience and hope Why heartbreak is often evidence of a life fully lived How choosing to care—even when it hurts—is one of the bravest things we can do Because a heart that's never broken... is probably a heart that's never been fully alive. ​______ You can get 15% off with my code THEREALDISH at checkout. Go to lineageprovisions.com/THEREALDISH and use code THEREALDISH.

  4. 1 juli

    EP 162 - The SUPERWELL Blueprint | 8 Science-Backed Habits to Age Better with Lauren Pronger

    What if the secret to healthy aging isn't another supplement, expensive gadget, or restrictive diet—but the small, consistent habits you practice every day? In this episode of The Real Dish, Mareya Ibrahim sits down with wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of SUPERWELL and Well Inspired Travels, Lauren Pronger, to explore the eight pillars of wellness that support longevity, energy, resilience, and vibrant aging. Inspired by the principles in her book SUPERWELL, Lauren shares a holistic roadmap for improving your health from the inside out. Together, they unpack practical strategies for optimizing sleep, reducing stress, supporting hormone health, nourishing your body, moving with purpose, connecting with nature, strengthening relationships, and creating daily rituals that help you feel your best—at every age. If you're a woman navigating midlife, menopause, burnout, or simply looking for evidence-informed wellness habits that actually fit into real life, this conversation is filled with practical takeaways you can begin using today. In this episode, you'll discover: • The eight pillars of the SUPERWELL lifestyle and why they work together—not in isolation • The surprising habits that have the greatest impact on longevity and healthy aging • Why quality sleep is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools available • How movement, nutrition, and stress management influence hormone health and energy • The connection between nature, community, and emotional well-being • Simple wellness habits that improve resilience without overwhelming your schedule • How travel and immersive wellness experiences can become catalysts for lasting lifestyle change Whether your goal is to build muscle after 40, improve metabolic health, manage menopause symptoms, increase energy, or simply age with greater strength and vitality, Lauren's approach offers an achievable blueprint grounded in consistency—not perfection. Because healthy aging isn't about turning back the clock. It's about building a life that allows you to thrive for decades to come. healthy aging, longevity, women's health, wellness after 40, menopause, hormone health, sleep optimization, stress management, nutrition, movement, biohacking, wellness travel, healthy habits, resilience, midlife wellness, longevity lifestyle.

  5. 24 juni

    EP 161 - Why Strong Crushes Skinny Everyday

    What is going on with the return of the super-skinny celebrity trend we thought we left back in the '90s? From red carpets to social media feeds, a new wave of dramatic weight loss has many women wondering if we're headed back to the era of heroin chic, crash diets, and impossible beauty standards. For those of us who grew up during the Kate Moss years, it feels eerily familiar—and frankly, a little alarming. In this episode of The Real Dish, Mareya takes a closer look at the cultural obsession with being thin and asks a more important question: What is it costing us? As celebrities grow visibly smaller, women everywhere are being sold the same old message in a new package—that thinner is better. But science tells a different story. Muscle, not skinniness, is one of the greatest predictors of longevity, independence, metabolic health, and quality of life as we age. Mareya shares her personal journey from growing up in the age of diet culture to becoming a passionate advocate for strength, resilience, and healthy aging. She also tackles the rise of GLP-1 medications, what happens when appetite disappears but nutritional needs don't, and why so many women are unknowingly sacrificing muscle in pursuit of a smaller number on the scale. If you're tired of shrinking yourself and ready to build a body that supports the life you want to live, this episode is for you. Because the goal was never to be skinny. The goal is to be strong. In this episode: Why the return of extreme thinness should concern women How the Kate Moss era shaped a generation's relationship with food and body image The surprising link between muscle and longevity What women need to know about GLP-1 medications and muscle loss Why protein becomes more important after 40 Strength training strategies for every age and fitness level How to measure progress beyond the scale What it means to age with power, not fear It's time to stop chasing smaller and start building stronger. Your future self will thank you.

  6. 18 juni

    EP 160 - Table For One: The Surprising Magic of Solo Travel

    What happens when you stop waiting for someone to join you and simply say yes to the adventure? In this inspiring episode of The Real Dish, Mareya explores the transformative power of solo travel with 74-year-old fitness competitor, adventurer, and vibrant ager Renee Landers (@reneefitat70). After spending much of her life putting others first, Renee began traveling the world on her own in her seventies—and it changed everything. Together, they discuss how solo travel builds confidence, expands your world, creates meaningful connections, and reminds you that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Renee shares how embracing the "Power of Yes" opened doors to new experiences, friendships, and a level of freedom she never imagined possible. Whether you're dreaming of your first solo getaway or your next great adventure, this conversation is your invitation to stop waiting and start living. Because sometimes the best travel companion is you.

  7. 9 juni

    EP 159 - The Midlife Audit: Reinvention and Embracing Change

    Welcome to the season of life where you stop living on autopilot. In this episode of The Real Dish, Mareya dives into the Midlife Audit—a simple but transformative process for evaluating where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go next. We'll unpack the signs that it's time for a reset, why change often feels uncomfortable before it feels liberating, and how to embrace reinvention as a natural part of growth. Whether you're navigating menopause, an empty nest, a career shift, or simply a desire for something more, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility. A midlife audit isn't about judging the life you've built. It's about making sure the life you're feeding next still fits who you've become. Because your most powerful era isn't behind you - it's right now.

  8. 2 juni

    EP 158 - The Breaking Point: HRT and Reinvention after Next Level Chef

    What happens when you've spent your entire life pushing harder, doing more, and willing yourself through every challenge... only to realize your body isn't willing to come along for the ride anymore? In this deeply personal episode, I share the story behind my decision to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after years of white-knuckling my way through menopause. Despite eating well, training hard, supplementing, and doing "all the right things," I found myself exhausted, depleted, struggling to build muscle, and feeling increasingly disconnected from the woman I knew myself to be. I also open up about the emotional crash that followed my experience on Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef—a season of intense pressure, self-reflection, and ultimately, reinvention. This isn't just a conversation about hormones. It's about what happens when we reach our breaking point and finally give ourselves permission to stop suffering in silence. In this episode, we'll discuss: • Why three doctors told me I didn't need HRT • The lab results that finally gave me answers • The signs I missed (and the ones I ignored) • The emotional aftermath of chasing big dreams • What Madonna taught me about reinvention at every age • Why midlife isn't a crisis—it's an invitation If you've ever felt dismissed, stuck, exhausted, or unsure of who you're becoming, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes the breaking point isn't the end of your story. It's just the reinvention of it. Check out http://www.therealdish.com and sign up for weekly DISH and for a limited time, get my FREE 'The Heart of It' ebook for women 40+, including a free meal plan, valuable health hacks and a heart-friendly habits to keep your ticker happy. Women over 50 are at the highest risk of heart disease.

    EP 158 - The Breaking Point: HRT and Reinvention after Next Level Chef
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The Real Dish is for women who know they're not done yet. Each week, chef, author and wellness advocate Mareya Ibrahim-Jones explores the conversations that help women build strength, reclaim their health, rediscover their purpose and create a life they love. Through Mareya's FIT Method—Fuel, Ignite, Transform—you'll learn how to nourish your body, spark new possibilities and boldly reinvent what's next. From health and hormones to travel, purpose, faith and reinvention, every episode is designed to help you step into your Power Era (we're done with the term 'midlife'). Because your best era isn't behind you. It's being fueled right now.

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    Mareya Ibrahim-Jones
  • Aktiva år
    2024 - 2026
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    © FitLife Corp (c) 2026
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    The Real Dish
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