Balanced Not Boring

Judy Daghestani (Laurus Organics) and Tamara Khoury (Teal Bakehouse)
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Welcome to the Balanced Not Boring Podcast. A safe space where wellness entrepreneurs & cohosts, Judy Daghestani (Cofounder of Laurus Organics) & Tamara Khoury (Founder of Teal Bakehouse) talk about all things Mind, Body & Soul, live from Dubai. Stay tuned to hear from our balanced babe community, certified practitioners, doctors, healers and more, to learn how to live a realistic 80/20 in today's hectic pace. It's time to debunk 'wellness' and make it inclusive, as it was always meant to be ❤️ Follow us on TiktTok and Instagram at @balancednotboringpodcast

  1. The “Forever 35” Face: Aesthetic Medicine, Aging & Losing Ourselves” w/ Dr. Dany Touma

    19H AGO

    The “Forever 35” Face: Aesthetic Medicine, Aging & Losing Ourselves” w/ Dr. Dany Touma

    From filters that turn faces into templates… to procedures that promise “fixes” instead of understanding – this episode opens a conversation about aesthetics, aging, and identity in a culture where women feel pressure to look forever 35. Host Judy Daghestani sits down with Dr. Dany Touma, a US-trained, board-certified dermatologist and laser surgeon, to unpack the rise of esthetic medicine, the psychology behind “tweak-ments,” and why wanting to look good doesn’t have to mean losing yourself in the process. They explore how social media and technology distort our perception of beauty, why so many people regret being “overdone,” and how true expertise can make the difference between aging well and erasing individuality. This isn’t a debate about whether cosmetic work is right or wrong – it’s a conversation about context, safety, and self-connection. If you’ve ever felt torn between embracing aging and keeping up with unrealistic standards, this episode offers nuance instead of judgment. We dive into: – The cultural shift toward cosmetic enhancement – Filters, AI, and why beauty feels more performative – How medical expertise changes safety + results – Identity loss from look-alike trends and over-filled faces – Why some people reverse cosmetic work – What “aging well” actually looks like – Boundaries, pressures, and choosing for yourself At its core, this episode reframes aesthetic medicine as a tool – not a mandate – and invites women to make informed, aligned decisions rather than reactive ones. If this episode resonates, pass it to someone navigating the noise around beauty, aging, and modern aesthetics. 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast 🔁 Share with a parent or woman who needs better answers 🔔 Subscribe to Balanced Not Boring for real conversations about modern life, wellness, and womanhood

    1h 9m
  2. Reclaim Your Energy, Mood & Metabolism: Understanding Perimenopause w/ Tina Chagoury

    JAN 22

    Reclaim Your Energy, Mood & Metabolism: Understanding Perimenopause w/ Tina Chagoury

    From the quiet changes most women never see coming… to the confusion that gets mislabeled as stress or “just life” – this episode unpacks what perimenopause actually is, and why it deserves better language than fear or silence. Host Tamara Khoury sits down with Tina Chagoury, a licensed clinical dietitian specializing in women's hormone health, to break down a transition that touches everything – energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, body composition – long before anyone calls it menopause.They explore how erratic hormones can look like anxiety, fatigue, inflammation, or stubborn weight gain, why so many women feel “off” in their mid-30s, and how to support the body without extremes, restriction, or fear-driven nutrition. The message here isn’t decline – it’s clarity, context, and compassion.If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels different despite nothing changing on the outside, this episode will make things make sense. We dive into:– What perimenopause actually is– The early signs nobody explains– Estrogen, progesterone & testosterone in plain language– Misdiagnosis & mental health during hormone shifts– Why blood sugar + muscle are major players for women 35+– The problem with “eat less, train more” culture– How to nourish instead of deplete– Why this phase isn’t the end – it’s an evolutionAt its core, this conversation reframes perimenopause as a second learning curve – one that becomes far less overwhelming when women are given information instead of fear.If this episode resonates, share it with a woman who deserves to feel informed, not blindsided. 🎧 Listenon Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast 🔁 Sharewith a parent or woman who needs better answers 🔔Subscribe to Balanced Not Boring for real conversations about modern life,wellness, and womanhood

    43 min
  3. Are Your Allergies Trying to Tell You Something? The Emotional–Immune Link w/ Dr. Shireen Marzouk

    JAN 13

    Are Your Allergies Trying to Tell You Something? The Emotional–Immune Link w/ Dr. Shireen Marzouk

    What if your allergies aren’t just environmental — but emotional too? In this all new episode of Balanced Not Boring, we explore how stress, emotional load, hormones, and gut health can quietly trigger allergies, histamine reactions, eczema, and sensitivities — especially in women and children. We’re joined by Dr. Shireen Marzouk, Consultant Pediatrician & Allergist at Circle Care Clinic, to unpack why allergy rates are rising, why women experience symptoms differently than men, and how burnout, PMS, pregnancy, and modern life can push the immune system into overdrive. We talk about: -Histamine intolerance vs true allergies -Why “burnout” symptoms can actually be immune reactions -Daily antihistamines vs addressing the root cause -How a mother’s stress and gut health shape her baby’s immunity -Early signs of allergies, eczema, and food reactions in kids -Modern triggers like ultra-processed foods, mold, dust, and fragrance This is a grounded, research-backed conversation for anyone feeling reactive, inflamed, or dismissed — or raising a child with unexplained symptoms. 📩 DM ALLERGY for our allergy testing cheat sheet that can save you a lot of time!🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast 🔁 Share with a parent or woman who needs better answers

    55 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    Motherhood Uncensored – The Things We’re Finally Saying Out Loud

    Motherhood changes everything — but it doesn’t have to erase you. In this honest, feel-seen episode, new mama Tamara sits down with co-host Judy, a seasoned mom of two, to talk about the identity shift no one prepares you for after having kids. We unpack the messy middle of motherhood: learning who you are now, balancing ambition with family life, letting go of outdated timelines, and realizing that growth doesn’t stop — it evolves. This is a conversation about choosing yourself without guilt, redefining success on your own terms, and understanding that age is just a number — especially when you’re becoming more you than ever. Whether you’re a new mom, a mom of many, or simply navigating your next chapter, this episode is your reminder: you’re allowed to want more and love your life as it is. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify @balancednotboringpodcast🔔 Subscribe to Balanced Not Boring for real conversations about modern life, wellness, and womanhood

    29 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    Is This the Loneliest Generation Yet? An Honest Conversation on Modern Loneliness

    Is this the loneliest we’ve ever been? In this cozy, honest episode, Judy and Tamara reflect on modern loneliness — the kind that exists even when you’re constantly connected, scrolling, and “keeping up.” We talk about how social media quietly reshapes our capacity for friendship: how being inundated with information, updates, and comparison can leave us emotionally maxed out — with less energy for real connection. From friendship changes in our 30s, to motherhood, to connection fatigue, to the loss of spontaneity, this conversation is for anyone who feels close to people online… but far from them in real life. Maybe connection doesn’t need to be constant.Maybe it just needs to be real. 🎧 Share this episode with someone you miss — or comment “Friend” and we’ll send it your way. Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to Balance Not Boring & today’s topic 00:00:20 – Are we more connected yet lonelier than ever? 00:01:45 – The loss of spontaneity & unannounced visits 00:04:15 – Why phone calls feel draining in modern life 00:07:28 – Ambition, FOMO, and the nonstop pace of adulthood 00:10:46 – Community, neighbors, and why village life disappeared 00:13:25 – Childhood friendships vs friendships in your 30s 00:16:20 – Social media, overstimulation, and emotional burnout 00:19:32 – Disconnection, virtual friendships, and growing isolation 00:22:34 – Tech, the future, and longing for a slower life 00:25:22 – Burnout, boundaries, and protecting your energy 00:27:34 – Accepting changing friendships as you grow 00:30:45 – Letting go, maturity, and emotional vs logical thinking 00:33:10 – Being your own best friend and narrowing your circle 00:36:12 – How this friendship and podcast came together 00:36:58 – Final reflections on evolving friendships & priorities

    37 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    Take Back What’s Yours: Forget Brain Fog & Reboot Your Energy, Hormones + Metabolism with Tonie-Maria

    Welcome back to Balanced Not Boring 🎙️ A wellness podcast that keeps things real, relatable, and science-backed. We’ve talked about gut health before — but today, we’re uncovering one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s wellness: the gut-hormone connection. Ever feel like you’re eating healthy, working out, and sleeping okay... yet still feel bloated, tired, or off? You’re not imagining it. Your gut could be sending signals about your hormones; and today, we’re decoding what that means. Joining us is Tonie-Maria Abi Nader, Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist, mom of two, and founder of Generation H. Tonie helps women simplify nutrition, balance their metabolism, and build sustainable habits that actually work. ✨ Tune in to learn: -How your gut impacts your hormones & mood -Why “doing everything right” might still not work -Signs your metabolism needs a reset -How to eat and live in sync with your body Because balance isn’t built in a smoothie — it’s built in how you eat, sleep, move, and recover. Chapers: 00:00 Episode Introduction 00:45 Sponsor Message – Generation H 02:00 Welcome to Balanced Not Boring 02:40 Toni Maria Story and Gut Health Journey 07:00 Gut Health Basics Explained 12:00 Daily Habits for Better Digestion 17:00 Blood Sugar and Energy Control 22:00 Protein, Snacks and Meal Timing 27:30 Leaky Gut and Inflammation 32:00 Supplements You Actually Need 37:00 Food Myths Debunked 42:00 Best Foods for Gut Healing 47:00 Generation H – Brand Story 50:00 Generation H – Purpose and Vision 54:30 Final Advice and Wrap Up 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts @balancednotboringpodcast Episode sponsored by @generationh.ae (www.generationh.ae); your easy one stop shop for healthy eats pre approved by TONIE herself! #guthealth #hormonebalance #balancednotboring #podcast #womenshealth #nutrition #metabolism #bloating #energy #wellnesspodcast #generationH #uaepodcast #dubaiwellness

    1h 3m
  7. Body Obsession to Body Connection with Baraa El Sabbagh

    11/24/2025

    Body Obsession to Body Connection with Baraa El Sabbagh

    From teen years spent trying to fit in… to motherhood that reshapes not just your body but your identity — this new episode peels back the layers on how women’s relationships with their bodies evolve. 🩶 Co-host Judy Daghestani + Baraa El Sabbagh - a Dietitian and Adidas Athlete - open up about growing up between California + the Middle East during the era of Victoria’s Secret models and beauty pageants, cultural beauty pressures, and the unspoken weight of comparison. They explore what happens when admiration turns into obsession — and how to find your way back to partnership with your body instead of judgment through structured, flexible eating habits. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt you weren’t enough, this one’s for you. 🪞 We dive into: -Seeing your body as an object to treating it like a partner -Generational + cross-cultural beauty trends that shaped our self-worth -Body comments during family visits that stayed with them -Pregnancy & motherhood as turning points for body appreciation -Simple food structure that supports freedom, not fear -Why our body is only 10% of who we are -Reparenting themselves so their kids inherit a healthier narrative 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Balanced Not Boring 00:29 – Guest Intro: Baraa Sabbagh’s Wellness Journey 01:15 – Understanding Body Image in Women 02:04 – Trigger Warning & Episode Overview 02:25 – When Body Image Awareness Begins 02:56 – Cultural Shifts & Body Comparison 04:05 – Puberty, Identity & Belonging 05:01 – Thinness Culture & Media Influence 05:42 – Victoria’s Secret & Unrealistic Beauty Standards 07:03 – Impact of Teenage Body Ideals 07:39 – How Early Conditioning Affects Women Today 09:02 – Shifting From Pressure to Body Respect 09:56 – Pregnancy’s Role in Body Acceptance 11:07 – Seeing the Body as Miraculous, Not an Object 12:05 – Mindful Nourishment During Pregnancy 12:40 – Fitness Extremes & Perfectionism in Our 20s 13:23 – When Healthy Becomes Controlling 14:21 – Perfectionism, High Standards & Self-Pressure 16:13 – Stress, Gut Health & the Mind-Body Connection 17:47 – Breaking the Cycle of Extreme Dieting 18:27 – Asking “Why?” Behind Your Health Goals 19:30 – Balancing Discipline With Flexibility 20:49 – Intuitive Eating vs Structured Eating 22:47 – Building Trust With Your Body 23:37 – Enjoying Food Without Guilt 24:55 – “Just Get Back On Track” Mindset 25:44 – Big Picture Thinking Around Health 26:25 – Accepting Natural Body Changes 27:15 – Emotional Eating & Mindful Awareness 28:33 – Breaking Unhealthy Eating Cycles 29:06 – Motherhood, Stress & Healthy Routines 29:56 – Glow With B: Supporting Women Holistically 31:40 – Why Meal Variety Matters for Families 32:10 – How to Raise Kids With a Healthy Body Image 33:01 – Food & Body as Only 10% of the Pie 34:02 – Embodying Balance as a Parent 36:04 – Body Comments in Arab Culture 37:29 – Disempowering Hurtful Comments 38:07 – Breaking Generational Conditioning 39:33 – Confidence & Protecting Your Peace 40:08 – Body Ideals Across Cultures 41:19 – What She Eats in a Day (Realistic Day of Eating) 42:09 – One Tip to Start Eating More Mindfully 43:12 – What Her Body Would Say Today 43:39 – Working With Your Body, Not Against It 44:26 – Practicing Real (Not Cringe) Self-Love 45:13 – Your Body as a Partner, Not an Enemy 46:06 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Baraa 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast

    46 min
  8. Soup or Superfood? The Real Truth About Bone Broth with Dubai’s Wellness Pioneer, Hadil Al Khatib

    11/03/2025

    Soup or Superfood? The Real Truth About Bone Broth with Dubai’s Wellness Pioneer, Hadil Al Khatib

    NEW EPI! The aim isn’t striving for perfect health since that’s not always realistic. We care about building resilient immune systems — swapping sodas and juices with bone broth so we can bounce back to health faster. 🥣 Meet Hadil Al Khatib, founder of @thebrothlab, @catcha_matcha, and @theroost_ae — an award-winning entrepreneur and mom of two. From HR expert to certified gut health coach, Hadil shares how her postpartum nutrient depletion sparked a whole new journey. In this episode, Hadil + Judy unpack: •⁠ ⁠Postpartum nutrient depletion and how it started her wellness journey + career •⁠ ⁠The intuitive gut-brain axis •⁠ ⁠Why healing requires a hopeful mindset •⁠ ⁠How Hadil runs three businesses while raising a family •⁠ ⁠The power of ancient remedies like bone broth •⁠ ⁠Collagen for beauty vs. immunity — which one to choose •⁠ ⁠How to avoid long-term autoimmune issues by repairing your gut lining •⁠ ⁠Bone broth truths vs. myths •⁠ ⁠A new power product launch you’ll hear first on BNB + more 👀 00:00 – Welcome to Balance Not Boring 00:20 – Meet Hadeel Al Khatib 01:49 – Intro & Guest Welcome 02:23 – Postpartum Health Struggles 03:33 – Corporate Life to Health Crisis 05:01 – Turning to Nutrition for Answers 06:13 – Finding Hope Through Healing 07:06 – Power of the Mind-Body Connection 07:40 – Gut-Brain Axis Explained 08:32 – Discovering Gut Healing 09:12 – Hidden Food Intolerances 10:17 – Stress & Allergies Link 11:16 – Becoming a Gut Health Coach 12:56 – Turning Pain into Purpose 13:52 – Mom Life & Entrepreneurship 16:25 – Bone Broth: A Healing Start 18:07 – Why Bone Broth Works 19:11 – Fixing Leaky Gut Naturally 21:29 – Judy’s Gut Story 22:36 – Understanding Low Stomach Acid 24:44 – Beauty & Gut Connection 25:36 – Broth Types & Benefits 27:03 – Collagen vs IV Drips vs Bone Broth 27:48 – Bone Broth & Detox Power 29:16 – Returning to Ancient Remedies 30:38 – Immunity Begins in the Gut 31:28 – Nutrition for Kids & Little Munchkins 33:29 – Why Kids Need Real Nutrition 35:24 – Bone Broth Myths: True or False 37:16 – The One Wellness Swap You Need 38:29 – What’s Next for Broth Lab 39:19 – Where to Find Broth Lab Products 39:57 – Closing & Final Message Follow @healwithhadil and tune in to “Soup or Superfood? The Real Truth About Bone Broth” now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube 🎧 @balancednotboringpodcast Follow us on IG at @balancednotboringpodcast

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Welcome to the Balanced Not Boring Podcast. A safe space where wellness entrepreneurs & cohosts, Judy Daghestani (Cofounder of Laurus Organics) & Tamara Khoury (Founder of Teal Bakehouse) talk about all things Mind, Body & Soul, live from Dubai. Stay tuned to hear from our balanced babe community, certified practitioners, doctors, healers and more, to learn how to live a realistic 80/20 in today's hectic pace. It's time to debunk 'wellness' and make it inclusive, as it was always meant to be ❤️ Follow us on TiktTok and Instagram at @balancednotboringpodcast

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  • Creator
    Judy Daghestani (Laurus Organics) and Tamara Khoury (Teal Bakehouse)
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Judy Daghestani (Laurus Organics) and Tamara Khoury (Teal Bakehouse)
  • Show Website
    Balanced Not Boring