911. The viral olive oil shot: It’s worth the hype

In this episode, Maya Ayed, founder of Alya Health, joins us to talk about why some of the most powerful health practices may be much simpler than we’ve been led to believe. She shares the Tunisian family tradition that changed her relationship with food, her gut, and her health.

From olive oil + polyphenols to gut health, blood sugar, hormones, and eating seasonally, Maya breaks down the lessons she brought from Tunisia into her life in the US. She also shares how her own health struggles became the catalyst for leaving tech and building a company around women’s health.

We also get into entrepreneurship, trusting your path, knowing when to make a career pivot, and why “less is more” might be the wellness philosophy we need right now. This conversation is about personal growth, nourishing your body, and building a life + business with purpose.

We also talk about: 

Maya’s Tunisian roots + the Mediterranean lifestyle

How her own bloating, fatigue, and skin issues led her to investigate her gut health

The difference between regular olive oil + high-polyphenol olive oil

Gut health, inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic health

Why eating seasonally + prioritizing whole foods can change how we nourish ourselves

The wellness industry’s obsession with supplements, powders, and quick fixes

Leaving a career in tech to pursue women’s health

How Maya built a community before she built her company