The Detached podcast

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>If you resonate with these conversations, I’d love for you to share the podcast with others. Your support means everything.</p><p>Let's get into it.<br />Sophia</p>

E:59 - Rob Warner: ‘Footsteps echo the longest around the corridors that you never walk’

Send us a text What drives a 20-year journey in the fashion and sportswear industry? Join us as we welcome Rob, Chief Innovation Officer for Squat Wolf, who has also carved out a niche with his own design agency and academy. Discover how a school catwalk show ignited his passion for fashion, and how his love for Oasis led him to a pivotal university choice. Rob's story is a masterclass in balancing diverse roles and seizing serendipitous moments, all while reflecting on the academic and famil...

06-26
52:35

EP 105 : From Hostel Floors To Leading Journeys In Iraq, Iran, And Beyond - Janet Newenham

Send us a text 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 human moments you can feel. We invited Janet Irish traveler, founder of women-centered group adventures, and former OG travel blogger to unpack how she built a thriving tour company guiding people through places like Iraq, Iran, Papua New ...

12-12
01:06:21

EP : 104 - What If Health Care Started With Love, Sleep, And Truth - Alejandro Bataller/Part 1

Send us a text 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 house grew into an award-winning longevity program built on science, measurement, and human connection. This story isn’t about living forever. It’s about adding life to your years anchored in the foundations most people overlook. Feel fr...

12-05
28:44

EP 103 : Inside Hyperbaric Medicine And Real-World Brain Recovery -Craig Cook

Send us a text 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 a longer healthspan. • Family values shaped by a traveling father and a legacy of work ethic • Opera career, Disney culture, and the discipline of being fully on • Hospitality in Dubai’s early days and how the city’s pace affects connect...

11-14
01:02:08

EP 102 - Dariush Soudi - From Bullied Immigrant To Investor

Send us a text 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 shaped his optimism and discipline. • Setting boundaries on time and ending freebies • Childhood loss, bullying, solitude and learning English • Sales grit, early ventures and beauty industry breakthrough • Mindset shifts from Tony Robb...

11-07
52:29

EP: 101 Why Men Are Becoming Infertile and What We Can Do About It -Lucas Aoun

Send us a text 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 hidden factors decimating male fertility and hormonal health. Lucas shares his remarkable journey from aspiring professional soccer player to becoming a pioneering voice in natural health optimization. His quest began with addressing his own ...

11-03
50:04

EP100 - A Thousand Lessons: Connection, Identity, and the Basics That Build a Life

Send us a text 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 coaching, and choosing connection over noise when shortcuts tempt us to forget the basics. We trace the arc from emotional eating and low self-trust to a durable process that rebuilt identity from the inside out. You’ll hear why “confiden...

10-21
46:08

EP 99 : Finding Purpose After a Heart Attack Changed Everything - Allaoua

Send us a text 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 extraordinary journey from high-powered businessman to yoga instructor—a path that surprised everyone in his life, including himself. Having spent 15 years training with Russian special forces in Sistema (a combat system teaching emotional cont...

09-26
54:49

EP : 98 From Dubai Bling : DJ Bliss Unplugged

Send us a text 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 personalities. With disarming honesty, Bliss reveals how meditation became his sanctuary amid fame's chaotic demands. "Practicing gratitude and being humble takes effort and practice, like everything else," he shares, describing how these...

09-19
01:12:37

EP 97 : Dr. Nas - Beyond the Prescription: Rethinking What Wellness Really Means

Send us a text 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 truly optimizing health. Growing up in a family of Iraqi immigrant doctors in the UK, Dr. Nas was destined for medicine from an early age. But it wasn't until he found himself staring out his rainy GP office window—funeral home on one side, ...

09-12
58:24

EP 96 : Dr. Eng Suaad Al shamsi : The First Emirati Female Aircraft Engineer

Send us a text 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 planes from her home near Dubai International Airport, Dr. Suaad developed an obsession that would define her life's work. But when she tried to pursue aircraft engineering after high school, she hit a wall universities explicitly stated "male" u...

08-28
01:17:02

EP: 94 Stefania Lo Gatto - From Rock Bottom to Millionaire: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey

Send us a text 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 children, Stefania found herself divorced, betrayed, and completely broke. "I literally didn't even have 10 euros," she recalls. Her parents refused to help, believing she should return to her unfaithful husband. With no choice but to rebuild, Stefa...

08-09
01:10:47

EP: 93 The Mind Behind Champions: Javier Mendez on Coaching MMA Legends

Send us a text 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 arts and eventually to founding the legendary American Kickboxing Academy. The conversation delves deep into Mendez's relationships with his most famous fighters. He shares intimate details about preparing Khabib Nurmagomedov for the psyc...

07-28
01:31:46

EP: 92 From Struggling Teacher to Seven-Figure Entrepreneur: Jamal's Journey

Send us a text 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 through his remarkable journey from a stammering student who couldn't afford books to a successful entrepreneur who now coaches others. With disarming honesty, he reveals the seasons of extreme imbalance that entrepreneurship demanded—moments wh...

07-05
01:02:44

Ep: 91 From Pool to Profit: Building a Business Around Your Passion

Send us a text 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 centered around his love for swimming. Born to Syrian immigrants in America, Faris found freedom and control in the water from an early age. "I love the feeling of being weightless in the water and completely separated from the world," he ex...

06-24
01:03:40

Ep: 90 From Rock Bottom to Empire Builder: Mark Coles Unplugged

Send us a text 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 for fitness despite uncertainty about his future. "I said I don't know, but I need to be happy first... whatever I do that I'm happy, I'll know I'll be successful," he reveals, highlighting the courage required to pursue authentic fulfill...

06-15
01:02:13

EP 89: Who Are You When No One is Watching? Dr. Shaheem

Send us a text 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? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Shaheem draws from her extensive experience as a psychologist and researcher to explore the architecture of our identities and relationships. Having studied diaspora experiences and personality...

05-25
01:14:00

EP : 88 From Drug Addiction to Crypto Influence: One Entrepreneur's Raw Journey

Send us a text 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 blockchain technology, cryptocurrency investments, and the often-manipulated world of digital assets. James pulls no punches as he shares his journey from ambitious 19-year-old recruitment company founder to successful crypto influencer....

05-18
48:27

Ep: 87 Mastering Your Intuition with Keyen Lage

Send us a text 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 turned elite mindset coach Kian reveals how disconnection from our deepest intuitive wisdom creates the conditions for anxiety, depression, and a life governed by others' expectations. Drawing from his extraordinary journey from professional ...

04-27
01:19:37

Ep: 86 Behind the Mask: The Self-Proclaimed Victim of the Tinder Swindler Tells His Side

Send us a text 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 capitalizes on. Growing up in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community as a rabbi's son, Simon describes a world without television, secular education, or exposure to modern life. "I grew up in a house without a TV, without anything, only religion...

04-13
41:05

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