Your Body Your Clues

Episode #6: What Should I Ask My Primary Care Doctor at My Next Appointment?

In this episode of Your Body, Your Clues, Ahlaam and Dr. Hodan Ali break down one of the most common questions people have going into the new year: What should you actually ask your primary care doctor at your next appointment? Many people walk into their annual physical unsure of what to say, what labs to request, or how to advocate for themselves when something feels off. In this episode, we guide listeners through how to prepare for a doctor’s visit, what information to track beforehand, like sleep, food intake, and menstrual cycles and the key tests and conversations everyone should be having with their primary care provider. We discuss recommended screenings and lab work for women ages 18–35, men’s health considerations, and what changes to expect between ages 35–45, when shifts in metabolism, hormones, and energy often begin to appear. We also talk about the importance of staying up to date on preventive screenings and why advocating for the health of our mothers, aunties, and grandmothers can literally save lives. The episode also tackles a listener dilemma about feeling dismissed by a doctor despite ongoing symptoms like fatigue, bloating, and unexplained weight gain, and what steps you can take if your concerns aren’t being taken seriously. To wrap things up, we play a round of “Fact or Fiction: Primary Care Edition,” breaking down common myths like: * “If my labs are normal, I’m fine.” * “A normal thyroid test means my thyroid is perfectly healthy.” * “If my fasting glucose is normal, I don’t need to worry.” If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling confused, rushed, or unheard, this episode will help you walk into your next visit informed, prepared, and ready to advocate for your health. 🎙️ Podcast: Your Body, Your Clues Hosted by Dr. Hodan Ali & Ahlaam Ibraahim

Episode 5: Caafimaadka caloosha(Somali Episode)

Episode 5 is our gut health episode in Somali!!  This conversation is educational and empowering if you’ve been struggling with ongoing gut issues. 🎙️ Podcast: Your Body, Your Clues Hosted by Dr. Hodan Ali & Ahlaam Ibraahim

Episode 4: Why Your Gut Isn’t Healing (H. pylori Explained)

if you feel like your gut isn’t healing no matter what you try… this episode is for you. In this episode of Your Body, Your Clues, we’re talking about H. pylori , one of the most overlooked root causes behind bloating, reflux, fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, and stubborn gut symptoms. We break down: • What H. pylori actually is • Common symptoms people miss • Why gut protocols sometimes fail • Testing options (functional + conventional) • Treatment approaches and mistakes we see • When to suspect H. pylori This conversation is educational and empowering if you’ve been struggling with ongoing gut issues. 🎙️ Podcast: Your Body, Your Clues Hosted by Dr. Hodan Ali & Ahlaam Ibraahim

Episode 3: What’s Up With Food Intolerances, Allergies & Environmental Triggers?

Why does it feel like everyone is suddenly “intolerant” to something? In this episode, we unpack the rising wave of food reactions, sensitivities, and environmental allergies and what’s actually going on inside your body. We break down the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, talk through why these issues seem more common than ever, and explore how gut health plays a major role. From dairy and gluten reactions to SIBO, H. pylori, low stomach acid, and dysbiosis, we connect the dots between digestion, immunity, and inflammation. We also dive into: * Whether at-home food intolerance tests are worth it * If food sensitivities can be reversed (yes, there’s hope) * When to see an allergist vs. a gut health clinician * How environmental factors like mold, pollen, and dust can impact your gut * When elimination diets help and when they do more harm than good If you’ve ever felt like you’re “reacting to everything,” this episode is for you. We close with practical first steps to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed, on your healing journey. Listen in, your body has clues, and we’re here to help you decode them. 💛

Episode 2: What Should We Actually Do for a Healthy 2026?

It’s a new year, and suddenly everyone is “getting healthy.” But what does that actually mean beyond workouts, green juices, and Instagram wellness trends? In this episode of Your Body, Your Clues, Ahlaam and Dr. Hodan break down the health goals that truly matter in 2026 and the ones most people are completely missing. From redefining what “healthy” really looks like to understanding why nutrition matters more than aesthetics, this conversation gets real fast. We dive into: * Why health is not a body size (and why so many “skinny” people still feel unwell) * The overlooked power of hydration and how it affects energy, digestion, and skin * Why fiber is the most neglected. but life changing nutrient for gut health * Practical ways to eat more fiber (yes, including Somali and African foods) * How stress quietly wrecks digestion and how to actually check in with yourself * Sleep, hormones, and why rest is non-negotiable * A listener dilemma that ties it all together: “I do everything right… so why do I still feel bad?” Plus, a Fact or Fiction: Gut Health Edition tackling hydration myths, protein obsession, fiber fear, and the stress–digestion connection. If you’re tired of chasing “perfect” health and want sustainable, realistic goals that actually make you feel better, this episode is for you.