Empowering Your Diabetic Journey
Thriving with Diabetes Podcast
Join Ghamdan, Founder of Wellness Impact and Holistic Wellness Coach, as he guides people with type 2 diabetes towards happier, healthier lives. Gain expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories from those who have overcome health challenges.
Explore holistic approaches to diabetes management and longevity, focusing on the mind-body connection. From nutrition and exercise to sleep and self-care, discover tools and knowledge to thrive.
Our Latest Episode
How to Improve Your Fitness: Insights from Petar Krastev
If you’ve ever wondered how to manage your fitness goals while living with diabetes, this episode is for you!
Petar, a fitness coach, dives into the role of fitness in our lives and discusses the types of exercises. He shares practical strategies to stay motivated, overcome common challenges, and expose some fitness myths that might be holding you back.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your fitness to the next level, Petar’s insights will empower you to create a routine that supports both your physical health and diabetes management.
Episode Highlights
Healing with Acupuncture: Insights from Tom Ingegno
Tackling Diabetes with Functional Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, a Functional Medicine Physician, shares her insights on how to tackle diabetes by addressing the root causes rather than just managing symptoms. She discusses the key differences between Functional Medicine and traditional approaches, emphasising the importance of data-driven lab tests, gut health, and hormonal balance in optimising health.
We explore how the gut microbiome affects blood sugar regulation, why weight gain is often a symptom of deeper imbalances and the role of personalised nutrition in managing diabetes. Dr. Hehmeyer also provides practical tips on how to restore hormonal balance and improve metabolic health.
Integrating Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise for Better Diabetes Control
In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Sarah Doyle, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. We’ll dive into the powerful links between nutrition, inflammation, sleep, and exercise – key factors that can transform your health journey. Sarah also shares insights from her book, the 7X Method, revealing how it can elevate your overall wellness. This episode is full of actionable tips you won’t want to miss!
Reversing Hair Loss with Saril Vasquez
In this episode, we’re joined by the amazing guest, Saril Vasquez, a certified functional practitioner who has dedicated her career to helping women uncover the root causes of hair loss and reverse it naturally. After her battle with Alopecia and years working in traditional medicine, Saril turned to ancient wisdom, personalised nutrition, and natural remedies to restore her hair – and now, she’s helping others do the same.
Saril explores the surprising connection between blood sugar levels and hair health and the impact of diet and sugar on hair loss. She also exposes some of the biggest myths about hair loss, discusses the role of hormone imbalances, and shares practical tips for restoring hair naturally.
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Ghamdan Al-Areeky
Meet Your Host
My name is Ghamdan, a holistic wellness coach and the founder of Wellness Impact. I decided to get involved in the wellness industry as a response to my health issues. My deep passion for health & wellness inspired me to help people who suffer from health issues overcome these challenges and achieve optimal wellness.
I help people with Type 2 Diabetes achieve diabetes remission and avoid complications so they can live healthier, happier and longer lives.
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