Biohack-it

I’ve always been fascinated by the strength of Saudi women, but my conversation with Nada Baeshen went deeper than I ever expected. In this episode of Biohack It, we’re pulling back the curtain on what marriage, divorce, and financial independence really look like in the Middle East—and I’m sharing a massive personal update about my own life.Nada, one of the biggest TV presenters in the Kingdom, opens up about why she preaches financial freedom as the only way for women to truly "take their power back." We discuss the cultural pressure to get married, the fear of "being old" at 32, and the heartbreaking reason she shifted her entire life toward wellness after her father’s dementia diagnosis.Plus, I’m being completely transparent with you guys for the first time: I am going through a conscious uncoupling at 42. We dive into why choosing yourself is sometimes the hardest—and healthiest—biohack you can perform. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship or a career that no longer aligns with your frequency, this masterclass on resilience and starting over is for you.

I finally sat down with the incredible Dr. Natalia Spierings, and she is exactly the kind of pattern-interrupt this industry needs. Natalia isn’t just a UK-trained consultant dermatologist and surgeon—she is also a professional IFBB bodybuilder. Today, we are cutting through the multi-billion dollar marketing hype to get to the "no bullshit" truth about your skin and your body.

In this episode, Natalia exposes why most skincare products are essentially useless and why she believes Vaseline is closer to magic than any luxury serum. We dive deep into the science of Tretinoin, the dangers of long-term fillers (and the "alien" looks they can create), and why fat transfer might be a better surgical alternative for under-eye rejuvenation.

We also discuss the bodybuilding mindset: why most women fail to change their body composition despite lifting weights, and the power of DEXA scanning to keep you accountable. If you’re tired of "hope in a bottle" and want a straightforward, evidence-based approach to longevity and anti-aging, this masterclass is for you.

Connect with Dr. Natalia Spierings:
Instagram: @drnataliaspierings

Sponsors:
Vibrant Wellness: Get the Hormone Zumra test to understand your body’s unique needs. Visit http://vibrant-wellness.com/imanhasan

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:37 – The Bodybuilding Pivot: From Cycling Accident to the UK Arnold
00:03:55 – The Bodybuilding Mindset in Medicine: Stick to the Basics
00:05:00 – Tretinoin: The Real Gold Standard for Anti-Aging
00:06:48 – The Biggest Skincare Lie: Why Drinking Water Doesn’t Hydrate Skin
00:09:28 – The Danger of Injectables: FDA Approval vs. Efficacy
00:11:00 – Under-Eye Tragedies: Why Fillers Can Block Your Lymphatic System
00:13:38 – Fat Transfer vs. Fillers: A Surgeon’s Take on Volume Loss
00:16:50 – Skincare Scams: Why Peptides and Exosomes are Marketing Gimmicks
00:23:13 – Debunking "Clean" Scams: The Truth About Hydroquinone and Minoxidil
00:25:20 – HRT and Skin: Why Doctors Should Stay in Their Lane
00:30:05 – Botox Myths and the Rise of "Alien" Aesthetic Faces
00:33:32 – Body Composition: Why You’re Not Gaining Muscle
00:35:36 – Knowledge is Power: The Role of DEXA Scanning in Longevity

I have followed Dr. Natalie Crawford for years, and having her on the show is a true full-circle moment for me. As a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Natalie is a beacon of knowledge for anyone navigating a fertility journey. In this episode, she gets incredibly raw about her own struggle with infertility and how being gaslit by the medical system led her to discover the "big dirty secret" of reproductive health: inflammation.

We dive deep into the science of ovarian aging and why your "biological clock" is about more than just your age. Natalie explains how mitochondrial health and insulin resistance are the real drivers of egg quality and how you can proactively lower your inflammatory burden through sleep, nutrition, and nervous system regulation. Whether you are considering IVF, egg freezing, or just want to understand your hormones better, this masterclass in preventive care is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:
The connection between chronic stress, cortisol, and fertility loss.
Why building skeletal muscle is the key to fighting insulin resistance.
The truth about forever chemicals (PFCs) in your kitchen and water.
The latest research on Rapamycin and PRP for ovarian longevity.
A step-by-step guide to cycle tracking and identifying ovulation signs.

I have been trying to get Dr. Amy Shah on Biohack-it for 18 months, and we finally made it happen while filming in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As two South Asian women, we dive straight into a conversation that hits close to home: why our race is built so petite yet remains at a significantly higher risk for type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease than other populations.In this episode, Dr. Amy Shah breaks down the fascinating science of "thrifty genes"—the biological survival mechanism from ancestral famines that makes our bodies hold onto sugar differently. We discuss the "skinny-fat" phenomenon and how modern lifestyle choices, like processed seed oils and a lack of protein, are creating a metabolic crisis. Dr. Shah shares her proprietary 30-3-3 rule for gut health and her signature "cortisol reset" to help you regulate your nervous system and reclaim your energy.Sponsors: Vibrant Wellness: Get the Hormone Zumra test to understand your body’s unique needs. Visit http://vibrant-wellness.com/imanhasan

I’m getting really uncomfortable today. My team told me it was time for "More of Me," so I’m sitting down to answer the questions you sent in on Instagram—nothing is off the table. From my divorce and the move to Dubai to the heartbreaking reason I pivoted my entire career into health and wellness after losing my mother to terminal cancer, this is the most personal I’ve ever been.

We’re diving deep into the biohacking protocols I use to stay high-performing while running two companies. I’m sharing my exact 2026 peptide stack (including BPC-157 and GHK-Cu), the truth about cellular health, and the one supplement I will never live without. We also discuss my life-changing Ayahuasca journey in Mexico and how it helped me find peace with my father's passing. If you’ve ever felt like a victim of your circumstances, I want to show you how to become the hero of your own story through curiosity, accountability, and the right nervous system regulation.

In this episode, we cover:
My move to the Middle East and the future of the UAE.
The "Nesting" method for co-parenting after divorce.
How to spot a "fraud" in the wellness industry.
The science of mitochondria, cortisol regulation, and box breathing.

Sponsors:
Vibrant Wellness: Get the Hormone Zumra test to understand your body’s unique needs. Visit http://vibrant-wellness.com/imanhasan