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From Prescriptions to Prevention with Dr Chandra

Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 +0400

We worked in Pharma...Now we both help people reverse symptoms.

In this episode, UK Physician Dr. Chandra Ratnam and I unpack:

• Why “normal” blood tests don’t always mean optimal health

• The hidden link between gut health, hormones, weight and energy

• Why so many high performers are silently burning out

• And whether chronic disease can actually be reversed

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Connect with Dr Chandra here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chandra-ratnam-00bb77243/

3 Silent Hormone Saboteurs Hiding in Your Kitchen!

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0400

Today I reveal the 3 most common culprits hidden in everyday foods that might be quietly sabotaging your hormones! Listen to the end to find out how you can make smarter food swaps.

00:00. Introduction to Silent Saboteurs in the Kitchen

02:33. Understanding Clean Eating vs. Inflammation

05:27. The Impact of Emulsifiers on Gut Health

07:54. Hidden Dangers of Seed Oils

10:58. Natural Flavourings and Their Effects

13:27 The Estrogen-Liver-Gut Triangle

16:05 Practical Solutions for Hormonal Balance

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What Most Women Get Wrong About Fasting During Ramadan

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0400

Ramadan is approaching! In this episode I share simple tips to keep you feeling your best instead of facing energy crashes this holy month.

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Ozempic: Beyond The Headlines

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0400

In this episode I go behind the scenes with weight loss injections. Let's talk about the facts that don't hit the headlines!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Weight Loss Injections

02:53 Understanding How GLP-1 Injections Work

06:10 The Hype and Reality of Ozempic

08:55 Side Effects and Legal Concerns

11:53 The Bigger Picture: Lifestyle and Weight Loss

15:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Weight Loss Injections

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19401723/

Is Stress is the New Sugar? How Cortisol can Hijack your Body

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0400

It’s not just your diet — stress might be the most toxic thing on your plate

If you have been eating well, exercising, and doing everything you are told to do for your health, yet still feel exhausted, wired at night, and crashing mid afternoon, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I explain the hidden hormone quietly hijacking women in midlife: cortisol.

It behaves a lot like sugar. It gives you a quick burst of energy and then leaves you bloated, anxious, inflamed, craving more, and completely drained.

Ambitious, high performing women like us often have the most disrupted cortisol rhythms.

Listen to the end for three simple, science backed resets you can start today to feel more balanced, calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again....And if you know another woman who is running on empty, share this episode with her. She needs this reminder too.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00:00 Introduction to Cortisol
00:03:00 Cortisol's Role in Stress Response
00:06:00 Impact of Chronic Stress
00:09:00 Stress and Women's Health
00:12:00 Managing Your Cortisol Levels

Clinical Studies mentioned:

Lupien SJ, McEwen BS, Gunnar MR, Heim C. Effects of stress throughout the lifespan on the brain, behaviour and cognition. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. 2009.

Konturek PC, Koziel J, et al. Stress, microbiota and gut barrier dysfunction. Frontiers in Immunology. 2020.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32435268/

Li J, et al. Impact of stress hormones on gut microbiota composition. Heliyon. 2022.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35605630/

Walker BR. Cortisol and metabolic disease: mechanisms and implications. Clinical Science. 2007

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17635148/

Czeisler CA, et al. Circadian misalignment and its impact on hormonal rhythms. Sleep Health. 2016.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27998436/

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What Big Pharma Taught Me About Women's Health

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0400

You’ve followed the rules, seen the doctors, taken the supplements, so why do you still feel off? It took me years to figure out what stands in our way, and today I share my learnings.

Listen as I pull back the curtain on the gaps in women’s healthcare, why mainstream advice can fail midlife women, and what actually works.

If you’re tired of guessing and ready to take back control of your body then this one’s for you!

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00:00 Introduction to Big Pharma and Women's Health

06:43 The Gap in Women's Health Research

07:57 Challenges with Supplements and Women's Health

12:16 Empowering Women in Midlife Health

Is Gut Health A Passing Fad?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:15:00 +0400

Gut health has become the buzzword of the decade, but is it actually worth the hype?

In this episode, I break down why your gut is far more than a digestion station. It’s the control centre for your hormones, immunity, mood, and long-term health.

You’ll hear how the microbiome changes as women move through midlife, why supplements alone often fall flat, and the simple swaps that make a real difference.

I share practical, science-backed steps you can start today that don’t involve expensive powders or gimmicks, just real strategies for feeling healthier and more energised.

Here are the Highlights:

02:15 – Why your gut is the body’s control centre.

05:40 – The microbiome shift after 35 and what it means for women.

06:57– The quick-fix trap with probiotics and pills.

08:45 – Everyday culprits that throw your gut off balance.

10:20 – The link between gut health, hormones, and menopause symptoms.

12:25 – Three practical things you can do right now.

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The Health Crisis Nobody Is Talking About

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:15:00 +0400

In this very first episode of Health Insider, I share my journey from Big Pharma scientist to nutrition practitioner and why women’s health in midlife is my mission. You’ll hear how my personal experiences with family, career, and my own health led me to question the way our system works and why prevention matters just as much as treatment.

I’ll talk about the real gaps in research around menopause, the frustrating advice many of us get from doctors, and some simple shifts you can make right now. Think protein-rich meals, morning daylight, and tracking your health in smarter ways.

Here are the Highlights:

01:04: So why did I start this podcast?

02:40: From Big Pharma to preventive health

05:45: The blind spot in women’s midlife health

08:20: My own struggles and frustrations with “normal” symptoms

11:30: Three simple fixes you can start with today

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Trailer

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:15:00 +0400

Health Insider is hosted by gut health scientist and triple-certified nutrition practitioner Ruby Saharan. Designed for ambitious women who want the real truth behind gut health, hormonal balance, and nutrition, this show pulls back the curtain on what actually matters for your wellbeing. If you’re ready to take control of your health and feel your best, it’s time to step inside.

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