The Detached podcast
Welcome to the podcast. This is a space where I get to vocalize my thoughts and dive deep into conversations with some truly remarkable individuals. It’s not about surface-level chit-chat—this is where we get into the real stuff. We talk about the things that matter: health, fitness, relationships, and the process of breaking free from the limitations we place on ourselves.
I don’t believe in small talk, because nothing meaningful ever comes from it. So, let's dig deep into the topics that can actually change your life. I want to bring you value, provoke your thinking, and help you see the world differently.
If you resonate with these conversations, I’d love for you to share the podcast with others. Your support means everything.
Let's get into it.
Sophia
Episodes
107 episodes
EP : 110 Rethinking Aging: Precision Nutrition, Hormones, And The Five Pillars
What if the secret to aging well isn’t found in a clinic drip or a flashy device, but in your kitchen, your breath, and your calendar? We sit down with Dr. Rhea, a UK-trained GP turned longevity and functional medicine specialist in Dubai, to m...
EP : 108 Redefining Aging: Unpacking Longevity
Ever feel buried under longevity headlines that promise everything and deliver little? We invited author and anthropologist Siim Land to unpack what actually extends healthspan and what just drains your wallet. From a military start and early b...
EP: 107 Your Shampoo Isn’t A Therapist, But Your Scalp Might Need One
We dig into the routines that actually move the needle: cleansing often enough for your scalp type, ditching harsh surfactants, parabens, silicones, and acrylates, and protecting the scalp’s pH and microflora. Then we zoom out to the internal t...
EP 106 - Peptide Talk: From BPC to Retatrutide with Dave Catudal
Dave joins us to unpack how family illness, grief, and a brush with cancer forged a playbook for durable health.We dive into the moments that shifted everything: a rebellious teen turned trainer, a recovery path built on movement, nutri...
EP 105 : From Hostel Floors To Leading Journeys In Iraq, Iran, And Beyond - Janet Newenham
The moment Janet sings by the rivers of Babylon from the roof of Saddam’s abandoned palace, you realize this isn’t a typical travel story. It’s a blueprint for turning curiosity into a career, fear into discernment, and far-off headlines into h...
EP : 104 - What If Health Care Started With Love, Sleep, And Truth - Alejandro Bataller/Part 1
A cancer diagnosis changed one family’s trajectory and sparked a relentless quest to redefine health care as health creation. We sit down with Alejandro, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at SHA to unpack how a “crazy idea” in a Spanish country h...
EP 103 : Inside Hyperbaric Medicine And Real-World Brain Recovery -Craig Cook
We trace Craig’s path from opera and Disney to leading a brain health center, and why service lessons matter in medicine. Hyperbaric programs, rigorous assessments, and real outcomes anchor a candid talk on grief, purpose, autism, and building ...
EP 102 - Dariush Soudi - From Bullied Immigrant To Investor
We explore how charging for your time raises outcomes, how compounding turns small savings into real freedom, and why rejection fuels better sales and stronger self-worth. Dariush shares raw stories of loss, grit, investing, and fatherhood that...
EP: 101 Why Men Are Becoming Infertile and What We Can Do About It -Lucas Aoun
Imagine a future where most Western men are completely infertile. According to Australian biohacker Lucas, we're just 33 years away from this reality if current trends continue. This revelation kicks off our fascinating exploration of the hidde...
EP100 - A Thousand Lessons: Connection, Identity, and the Basics That Build a Life
A plastic chair, a budget mic, and a stubborn belief that simple habits can change a life—this is how our show began. Hitting the 100-episode mark, we pull back the curtain on what truly compounds: explaining ideas simply, practicing love-led c...
EP 99 : Finding Purpose After a Heart Attack Changed Everything - Allaoua
What happens when a successful entrepreneur with two MBAs and a fashion empire faces a near-fatal heart condition? For Allaoua, it became the catalyst for complete transformation.In this deeply personal conversation, Allaoua shares his ...
EP : 98 From Dubai Bling : DJ Bliss Unplugged
What does it take to carve your own path in a city known for its glitz and glamour? DJ Bliss pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from a college student renting DJ equipment to becoming one of Dubai's most recognized entertainment p...
EP 97 : Dr. Nas - Beyond the Prescription: Rethinking What Wellness Really Means
What if everything you thought you knew about healthcare was just scratching the surface? Dr. Nas takes us on a remarkable journey from traditional medicine to functional wellness, revealing why conventional healthcare often falls short of trul...
EP 96 : Dr. Eng Suaad Al shamsi : The First Emirati Female Aircraft Engineer
What happens when you chase a dream everyone says is impossible? For Dr. Suaad, the first Emirati female aircraft engineer, it meant transforming an industry and inspiring thousands of women across the Middle East.Growing up watching pl...
EP: 94 Stefania Lo Gatto - From Rock Bottom to Millionaire: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey
What happens when everything you've built crumbles beneath you? I was speechless introducing Stefania, she has an unstoppable energy, rock bottom became the foundation for extraordinary success.After 23 years of marriage and three child...
EP: 93 The Mind Behind Champions: Javier Mendez on Coaching MMA Legends
Javier Mendez opens up about the extraordinary journey that took him from a bullied Mexican immigrant to becoming one of MMA's most respected coaches. With disarming honesty, he reveals how a chance encounter at a nightclub led him to martial a...
EP: 92 From Struggling Teacher to Seven-Figure Entrepreneur: Jamal's Journey
What happens when life throws you a £160,000 curveball in a single day? For Jamal, it became the catalyst that transformed his e-commerce business and ultimately led to a seven-figure exit.In this riveting conversation, Jamal takes us t...
Ep: 91 From Pool to Profit: Building a Business Around Your Passion
What happens when a lifelong passion collides with entrepreneurial drive? Faris, founder of the world's first swimming app for Apple Watch, takes us on his remarkable journey from childhood pool sessions to building a seven-figure business cent...
Ep: 90 From Rock Bottom to Empire Builder: Mark Coles Unplugged
Mark Coles takes us on a riveting journey from his early struggles to becoming a fitness industry titan in this deeply personal conversation. After abandoning a seemingly secure path in his father's property business, Mark followed his passion ...
EP 89: Who Are You When No One is Watching? Dr. Shaheem
What happens when you leave home and recreate your identity in a new place? How can you break free from people-pleasing patterns that no longer serve you? And what does it really take to design an authentic relationship that thrives long-term?<...
EP : 88 From Drug Addiction to Crypto Influence: One Entrepreneur's Raw Journey
Ever wonder what's really happening behind those flashy crypto promotions and million-dollar influencer deals? In this raw, unfiltered conversation with crypto entrepreneur James, we strip away the hype to reveal the uncomfortable truths about ...
Ep: 87 Mastering Your Intuition with Keyen Lage
What if the key to unlocking your full potential lies not in chasing external validation or rigidly following someone else's system, but in truly listening to your own intuition? In this profoundly illuminating conversation, ex-NFL player turne...
Ep: 86 Behind the Mask: The Self-Proclaimed Victim of the Tinder Swindler Tells His Side
Simon Leviev sits across from me, remarkably composed for someone who became 2022's most Googled man after Netflix branded him "The Tinder Swindler." His notoriety has created a paradox - worldwide infamy that he simultaneously rejects and capi...
Ep: 85 Mr.Taster - The Real Cost of Food Fame
Mr. Taster, also known as Hubert, shares his remarkable journey from a shy marketing professional to a global food sensation with over 4 million followers across multiple platforms.• Born in Manchester but raised primarily in Iran after...
EP: 84 Magic, Dreams, and Near-Death Escapes - Drummond Money-Coutts
Drummond Money-Coutts shares his journey from being captivated by magic as a child to becoming a world-renowned magician who faced death-defying stunts for Netflix, all while turning away from his family's prestigious banking legacy.• F...