How Sophiya Built Pause Club Into Dubai’s Wellness Movement | Sophiya Faizal

He Built the World's First AI for Mental Health | Renat Mansurov

In our weekly episode, our host interviews entrepreneur and investor Renat Mansurov, who shares why and how he created Elys, an AI-powered mental health platform inspired by his own battle with chronic stress and a severe panic attack. Despite professional success, he found himself overwhelmed by anxiety and frustrated by solutions that failed to provide immediate, personalized support when he needed it most. That experience sparked a mission: to build a tool that helps people navigate emotional challenges in real time and create lasting behavioral change. Rather than simply tracking symptoms or offering generic advice, Elise uses AI to deliver personalized protocols tailored to a user's unique mental and emotional state. Renat explains how this approach helped him become calmer, improve his relationships, and perform better both personally and professionally. This conversation explores the future of AI-powered mental health, the connection between emotional well-being and success, and why Renat believes accessible, personalized support can help millions of people live healthier, more balanced lives. ⸻⸻⸻⸻ Check out our Guest's Instagram: @Renatmansurov [https://www.instagram.com/renatmansurov/] You can find us on: @WellSomePod [https://www.instagram.com/wellsomepod/]

How Sophiya Built Pause Club Into Dubai’s Wellness Movement | Sophiya Faizal

In this episode, we sit down with Sophiya Faizal, founder of Pause Club, a holistic wellness space redefining what wellbeing truly means. Sophiya shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey, from launching a mental health-focused Instagram page to building one of Dubai’s most talked-about wellness communities grounded in the pillars of love, health, work, and play. We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood, and the importance of creating authentic human connection in today’s fast-paced world. Sophiya opens up about how becoming a mother transformed her approach to business leadership, teaching her the power of trust, delegation, and intuition. This conversation is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, mothers in business, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a more balanced and intentional life. In this episode, we discuss: * The Origins of Pause and Family Philosophy * Mental Health Journeys and Stereotypes * The Four Pillars of Pause * Overcoming Academic Struggles through Hypnotherapy * Creating Human Connection After COVID-19 * Entrepreneurial Challenges and Mentorship * Working with a Sibling and Evolving Roles * Expanding to Pause Club * Leadership and Performance in Wellness * Motherhood and Business Integration * The Role of Discipline and Routine * Community as a Core Strength * Future Aspirations and Closing Message _____________________ Guest’s pages: @SophWellness [https://www.instagram.com/sophwellness/] @PausClub [https://www.instagram.com/@PausClub/] Find us on https: @WellSomePod [https://www.instagram.com/wellsomepod/]

You Might Have ADHD and Not Know It | Dr Omar Shafie

What are the real signs of ADHD and why do so many people go undiagnosed for years? In this episode of the WellSome Podcast, Dr. Omar Shafie, an American board-certified family medicine consultant, breaks down the truth about ADHD, including its symptoms, different presentation types, and the biggest misconceptions surrounding the condition. The conversation explores how ADHD is a genetic neurodevelopment disorder — not simply the result of trauma, stress, or “laziness.” Dr. Omar explains why ADHD symptoms often persist throughout life and why social media has created so much confusion around the condition. Dr. Omar also shares his personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD at40, revealing how a high IQ can sometimes mask symptoms and help people compensate externally while silently struggling internally. In this episode, we discuss: • Introduction to ADHD • Types, Symptoms & Adult Presentation • How High IQ & Social Media Mask ADHD • Nature vs. Nurture: Genetics & Trauma • Identifying Core Symptoms Consistent • Gender & Environmental Impacts • Navigating ADHD Relationships • Executive Dysfunction & Dopamine • Assessment & Multimodal Treatment • Supplements, Dr. Omar's Story & Outro If you’ve ever wondered whether you might have ADHD or want to better understand how the ADHD brain works, this episode is for you. #ADHD #ADHDSymptoms #AdultADHD #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #ADHDAwareness #Podcast #Wellness #BrainHealth ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻— Guest’s profile: @Dr.sos.ae [https://www.instagram.com/dr.sos.ae/] Find us on: @WellSomePod [https://www.instagram.com/wellsonepod/]

The Real Cause of Disease Nobody Talks About | Dr. Cherine Bazzane

In this week’s episode, Dr. Cherine Bazzane, pioneer in integrative medicine, longevity, and disease prevention, reveals the hidden root causes of illness most people never address. After losing her father to cancer, she left traditional oncology care to focus on healthy aging, nervous system regulation, metabolic health, and true longevity. Dr. Cherine explains why “biography becomes biology,” how chronic stress and unresolved trauma impact the body, and why biohacking alone won’t create lasting health. We dive into circadian rhythms, blood sugar balance, emotional healing, red light therapy, and the science behind living longer without disease. In this episode, we talk about: * If you’re interested in longevity * Emotional health * Nervous system healing * Preventing chronic illness this episode is a must-watch. ⸻⸻⸻ Guest profile: @DrCherine [https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/] Follow us on : @WellSomePod [https://www.instagram.com/wellsomepod/]

How to rewrite your identity to get what you want | Nour Bachir

If you’re struggling with confidence, it’s not a motivation problem, it’s an identity problem. In this episode, mindset coach Nour Bachir explains why you’ll never feel truly confident until you change the way you see yourself. In a world where self-worth is often tied to career success, especially in fast-paced cities like Dubai, this conversation challenges that narrative and enhance how our mindset is the lens we see the world from. We explore how confidence is built through action and repetition, not by “faking it till you make it,” and why lasting change comes from rewiring your identity, not just your habits. Topics discussed: * Rewiring Identity: Life Beyond Your Job Title * From Corporate to Coaching: Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic * Action Over Pretense: How to Build Authentic Confidence * The Mindset Lens: Nour's Holistic Coaching Philosophy * From Movement to Mindset: Integrating Identity Through Fitness * Beyond the Gym: Holistic Growth & Sports' Mental Impact * The Art of Recovery: Balancing Output and Rest for Growth ___________________________ Follow us on: @WellSomePod [https://www.instagram.com/wellsomepod/] Guest’s profile: @Nourbachir_ [https://www.instagram.com/nourbachir_/]