Allaoua Gaham was a high-flying entrepreneur with a booming fashion business, living the fast-paced Dubai lifestyle—until a sudden health scare landed him in the ICU and forced a complete re-evaluation of everything. In this episode, Allaoua opens up about the wake-up call that changed his life, his battle with depression, and how learning to sit still helped him finally move forward.
From building a 40-location retail empire to walking away from it all, Allaoua shares the uncomfortable truths about burnout, identity, and the emotional cost of ambition. But his story doesn’t end in survival—it evolves into purpose. Through his healing journey, he discovered yoga, not as a trend, but as a tool to rebuild his mind, body, and spirit from the ground up.
Now a yoga master and teacher to high-level entrepreneurs and CEOs, Allaoua breaks down how five minutes of breathwork can change everything—from stress levels to decision-making. Whether you’ve never stretched a day in your life or you’re just feeling stretched too thin, this episode offers clarity, calm, and a reminder that it’s never too late to start over.
Timestamps
0:00 – Yoga Intro
17:31 – Allaoua Gaham’s Background
26:21 – What prompted starting a Business?
32:32 – In Hospital
36:14 – Selling the Business After Hospital
44:17 – Getting into Teaching
50:32 – What does Depression mean?
57:32 – Younger and Older Yogi’s
59:02 – Breathwork and Acidity Levels in the Body
01:10:25 – Current Business Model
01:18:39 – Final Thoughts
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I’m Matt Haycox—entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.
With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all—wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.
Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.
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