womanthismonth.com | DECEMBER 2025 PODCAST 20 The Wellness Podcast is a collaboration between Woman This Month and ALKEM Health & Wellness Centre, sharing expert insight and practical advice on hormones, skin, aesthetics and everyday wellbeing to help women feel informed, confident and in control. Episode 1: Dr. Paulo Hypacio Consultant Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director Dr. Paulo explores aesthetics through a thoughtful, ethical lens. He discusses how ideals of beauty have shifted in a world obsessed with filters, the trends that concern him and the questions every patient should ask before saying yes to a procedure. Dr. Paulo explains the art of subtlety, using anatomy and proportion to create results that look refreshed rather than altered. He also encourages long term thinking, focusing on five year outcomes and emotional wellbeing rather than quick fixes alone. Episode 2: Vera Stakhovskaia Aesthetician Vera brings the science and soul of skincare into everyday language. Working hands on with faces has shown her how stress, sleep, diet and internal health appear on the skin long before many people notice. In this episode she debunks damaging ‘rules’, simplifies crowded bathroom shelves and explains why less can often be more. Vera talks about pigmentation and sensitivity in Gulf climates, how to rebuild a fragile skin barrier and the emotional lift that comes when calmer, clearer skin restores a person’s confidence. Episode 3: Dr. Taal Bastien Naturopathic Functional Doctor Dr. Taal guides listeners through one of the most misunderstood chapters of a woman’s life: menopause. In this episode he explains the difference between perimenopause and menopause, demystifies hormone therapy and shares how a functional approach can ease hot flashes, night sweats and sleep issues. He joins the dots between metabolism, mood, cognition and libido, emphasising smart hormone testing rather than unnecessary lab work. Most importantly she offers realistic quick wins women can start within days to feel more balanced and hopeful. Episode 4: Naz Grimley Founder of ALKEM Naz shares the story behind building one of Bahrain’s most respected clinics. She reflects on the spark that pushed her to create her own space, the obstacles of proving herself early on and why honesty sits at the heart of every decision. Listeners hear how she says no to treatments that are not in a patient’s best interest, how she builds a strong team culture rooted in clear values and how she balances ambition with ethics as a woman leading in a demanding medical field. LISTEN TO PLAYLIST
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