From high-functioning burnout to quiet disconnection in the body, this episode explores why so many women feel “fine” on the outside, yet chronically tense, exhausted, or overwhelmed underneath.

Hosts Judy Daghestani and Tamara Khoury sit down with Constanze Witzel, Frankfurt-born, Dubai-based trauma-informed somatic coach and breathwork facilitator, to unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, beyond trends, performative healing, or surface-level wellness.

Together, they explore how stress, trauma, and modern life live in the body, why many women move through life in a state of functional freeze, and how true healing begins with safety, not force, discipline, or optimization. Constanze shares her own journey through early instability, modeling, and spiritual bypassing, and explains why embodiment, gentleness, and awareness are the missing pieces for many high-achieving women.

This conversation reframes healing as a process of listening rather than fixing and offers grounded tools that can be integrated into real life, not just retreats or perfect routines.

In this episode, we explore: – What the nervous system really is and how it shapes daily life – Somatic healing vs performative wellness trends – Why women burn out in their 30s despite “doing everything right” – Functional freeze, over-stimulation, and chronic tension – The role of safety in trauma-informed healing – Why intensity (ice baths, forceful breathwork) can backfire for women – Somatic breathwork explained in plain language – Micro practices that support regulation in work, family, and relationships – Technology, AI, and why human presence still matters

At its core, this episode is a reminder that your body isn’t broken, it’s responding intelligently to the world around you. Healing doesn’t require becoming someone else. It starts with remembering how to feel safe inside yourself.

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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.

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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.

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