BioCurious

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81. Nervous System Transformation With Irene Lyon Dec 16, 2020

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This episode we talk about how we develop and interact with our nervous system along with insight on the polyvagal theory. Our guest today is Irene Lyon who helps people around the world to transform trauma to heal their body and mind. On this episode we discuss: 4:00 Nervous system training methods 7:00 Common trauma causing plateaus 7:30 Somatic experiencing 8:20 How to restore the nervous system 14:50 Polyvagal branches 26:00 How to modulate the nervous system 29:00 Treating deregulation in our nervous systems 30:00 How our polyvagal develops in our adolescence 33:20 Perpetual trauma due to lack of awareness 37:00 Tips on improving mental regulation 40:00 Listen to your impulses 43:00 why “don’t shove it away” 45:00 Being connected to the environment Connect with Irene: https://irenelyon.com/ Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd Web: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com Sponsors: Somavedic: use code BIOCURIOUS https://somavedic.com/?ref=2Blwe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

80. X3 Your Health With Dr. John Jaquish Dec 02, 2020

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This episode is all about better physical health with Dr. John Jaquish, the inventor of the X3 bar. Dr. Jaquish is a research professor at Rushmore University, speaks at scientific conferences all over the world, has been featured on many of the top health podcasts, is an editor of multiple medical journals, and is a nominee of the National Medal of Science. On this episode we discuss: 5:20 Combating osteoporosis w/strength training 7:40 How the wrong workouts can cause injuries 14:00 Debunking health and wellness influencers 24:00 X3 bar techniques with cross training 26:00 Cardiovascular training for different body types 30:00 How nutrition is different for individual bone density 33:45 Women in osteoporosis clinical studies 37:00 How to build bone density 38:00 Dr.Jaquish’s muscle building diet 39:00 Fermented protein over whey 43:00 Different fasting approaches 44:00 Research facts over forums 53:00 Food industry secrets Connect with John: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/ Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd Web: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com Sponsors: Qualia: use code BIOCURIOUS https://neurohacker.com/?rfsn=4583810.e8eaa4e --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

79. The Psychology Of Eating With Dr. Glenn Livingston Nov 11, 2020

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In this episode, Kayla and special guest Dr. Glenn Livingston discuss the psychology behind binge eating and dive into healthy ways to combat addiction and build healthy habits. Dr. Glenn Livingston, is the former CEO of multimillionaire consulting firm for the food industry and psychologist whose work has been highlighted in media outlets such as Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Times, and many more. After decades of research on the nature of binge eating and overeating habits he has developed a simple, effective method to overcome binge eating and any other bad habit! Episode Highlights: • the psychology of addition • 3 things that trigger self love • how the food industry makes unhealthy food addictive • over stimulation with sugar • the psychology of eating • the link between stress and eating • subconscious patterns that lead to overeating • how to effectively change any bad habit Episode sponsor: Link: https://neurohacker.com/?rfsn=4583810.e8eaa4e Coupon Code: BIOCURIOUS (good for 15% off any product/purchase, including subscriptions!) Connect with Glenn: Website: www.NeverBingeAgain.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeverBingeAgain/ Connect with Kayla: Social media: https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

78. Microdosing Magic With Boris Peysakhov Oct 28, 2020

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This episode we dive into the wonderful world of microdosing with our favorite microdosing expert Boris Peysakhov. On this episode we discuss: 3:00 how microdosing helped Boris recover from depression 4:00 overview of plant medicines 5:13 micro dosing 101 9:10 where to start with plant medicines 9:40 benefits of microdosing 13:33 different microdosing plans14:00 best resources for mircrodosing information 17:00 microdosing and neurotransmitters 18:20 protocol options 20:30 types of microdoses 28:00 why fungi are fantastic 33:55 why intentions are key 42:00 subconscious beliefs and plant medicine work 46:20 safety precautions Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com Sponsors: PaleoFX: https://www.paleofx.com/virtual/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

77. Self-Care & Self-Healing With Kate Horseman Oct 14, 2020

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In this episode, Kayla's intern Ryan Bernard, digital marking student introduces us to special guest, Kate Horsman. Kayla and Kate give insight in to eating habits, self-care practices and introduction to adaptogens.

Kate Horsman is a holistic heath expert and professional counselor who specializes in eating disorders. She helps with physical and mental health by encouraging a lifestyle suited for the individual.

Episode highlights:

• all about Kate and her field of work (2:49)

• wounded healer (8:56) • detoxify your life trough food (11:39)

• core components of a healthy lifestyle (17:20)

• work with not so open clients (24:00)

• Kate's self-care practices (29:15)

• herbs and adaptogens 101 (31:48)

• Kate's recipes (35:39)

• adaptogens in a bath (38:48)

• skin care routine (41:35)

• Kate's morning routine (44:24)

• advice to elevate health and wellness (45:40)

• Kate's starting course (48:07)

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Connect with Kate:

Official page: https://katehorsman.com/

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/katehorsmanhealth/

Connect with Kayla:

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla

Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com

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76. Intimacy, Inclusion, & Introspection With Tah & Kole Whitty Sep 30, 2020

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In this episode, the host Kayla Osterhof and special guests Tah and Cole Whitty, discuss leadership and survival in the midst of crisis such as COVID19, how trauma impacts your body and mind, how to navigate cultural shifts, like the BLM movement, and how to be a truly inclusive leader. They also touch on how to build healthy relationships with others and with yourself. Tah and Kole, husband and wife team, are entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the field of health and wellness. Tah has over 25 years of experience as a registered nurse in emergency medicine and Kole has 17 years in education and addiction specifically. Together they have diverse experience in shamanic traditions, personal training and body alignment. Episode highlights: • new perspectives on the human experience (5:28) • how Tah and Kole become a healers (6:55) • insights on change and transformation (16:43) • where transformation begins (25:46) • achievements and goals as a drug (31:30) • curiosity - the key of evolution in the midst of COVID19 and cultural shifts (35:57) • difference between compassion and excusing behavior (41:14) • depths of systematic racism and the real definition of racism (43:35) • connection of inclusivity and intimacy (1:00:27) • highly disempowered people and what you can do (1:10:36) • leadership and service (1:23:25) • what to do move this conversation (1: 29:20) Episode Sponsor: Biostrap personal data collection device - The Evo Device is here! https://biostrap.com/evo-pre-order/?tap_a=76999-08468f&tap_s=737356-0b3b82 Connect with Tah and Kole: Official page: https://www.tahkole.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tahkole Connect with Kayla: Social media: https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

75. Inside Out Health With Wade Lightheart Sep 16, 2020

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THE BIOCURIOUS PODCAST – WADE LIGHTHEART In this episode, Kayla and special guest Wade Lightheart discuss how to build a healthy body from the inside out, focusing on healthy digestion, the gut and brain connection and optimizing metabolism. Wade Lightheart, a three-time Canadian national champion of the All Natural Bodybuilding Championships, who has also competed in the Mister Universe competition, is the podcast host for “The Awesome Health Podcast” and he is the president and cofounder of BiOptimizers. Biocurious Listeners can use code BIOCURIOUS to Episode Highlights: • how to optimize all health systems (7:33) • building a strong, healthy physique from the inside (12:56) • digestive system dysfunction (20:05) • metabolic interventions (22:12) • the ideal version of a life span (26:24) • the connection between gut and brain (28:54) • importance of enzymes and how to choose the right enzyme supplement (35:28) • probiotics and other gut health supplements (40:24) • the proper way to take supplements (46:57) • staying educated about your supplements (48:30) • the best 15-minute morning routine (51:31) • meditation for high performance (55:32) Connect with Wade: Official page: http://www.wadelightheart.net Social media: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers BiOptimizers (code BIOCURIOUS): https://bioptimizers.com/meet-team Connect with Kayla: Social media: https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

74. Unlocking Your Mental Superpowers With Ani Manian From You Are Limitless Aug 25, 2020

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In this doubleheader episode with “You Are Limitless” podcast, the hosts Kayla Osterhoff and Ani Manian, discuss interworking's of the mind, aspects that limit us from reaching full potential, how they overcame limitations and practical tools to become limitless. Ani Manian, “The Ultimate mirror”, known as a trusted adviser to the most influential entrepreneurs, leaders and change makers to become limitless, helps to transform the conscience and create exceptional results in business and life. Episode highlights: • contrast between brain and mind (2:20) • the optic nerve and how impulses work (6:33) • the observer effect (10:03) • what is neuroplasticity (16:36) • the “symphony” of the brain (20:52) • band-aid to the nerves system (26:13) • Kayla's bad relationship experience (30:22) • ways to restore body harmony and what isn't harmony (35:30) • practices Ani does to harmonize his body (45:05) • Kayla shares how she helps her clients (49:48) • alone time and connection with yourself (52:29) • how Kayla practices gratitude (55:50) • installing a practice using triggers (58:17) • practices that incorporate gratitude Ani's clients use (1:00:45) • getting closer to true objectivity (1:07:18) • what others think about us and self-awareness (1:14:50) • single piece of advice Ani would offer the listeners (1:24:53) • having control and feeling powerful (1:29:56) Connect with Ani: Official page: https://animanian.com/ Social media: https://www.instagram.com/ani.manian/?hl=en You are limitless podcast: https://animanian.com/podcast/ Connect with Kayla: Social media: https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla/?hl=en Join the BioCurious Co-Op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

73. Biohacking Mars And Venus With Dr. John Gray - Part 2 Aug 12, 2020

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Welcome to an epic two-part episode with the incredible Dr. John Gray! You probably know John from his best selling book "Men are from Mars Women from Venus'' which is also the most well-known book on relationships. Since then he has written more than 20 books on relational wellness and health promotion and has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Oz, the today show, Times magazine, Forbes and more! And now he is here to share his knowledge and magic with the BioCurious Community!

Part 2 Highlights:

• the secret to having exceptional relationships (3:30)

• men’s vs women’s hormone health as it relates to communication (8:44)

• how to communicate effectively in relationship (14:11)

• John’s epic morning routine (19:02)

• what John learned from the monks (25:40)

• understanding energy, chakras and vibrational frequencies (29:44)

• an energy-balancing meditation from John (42:29)

Connect with Dr. Gray:

Official page: https://marsvenus.com/

Beyond Mars and Venus Book: https://marsvenus.com/product/beyond-mars-and-venus/

Social media: https://www.facebook.com/Mars.Venus.John.Gray/

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Social media: https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla/

Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com/

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72. Biohacking Mars And Venus With Dr. John Gray - Part 1 Aug 12, 2020

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Welcome to an epic two-part episode with the incredible Dr. John Gray! You probably know John from his best-selling book "Men are from Mars Women from Venus'' which is also the most well-known book on relationships. Since then he has written more than 20 books on relational wellness and health promotion and has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Oz, the today show, Times magazine, Forbes and more! And now he is here to share his knowledge and magic with the BioCurious Community!

On this two-part episode, John and I discuss the dos and don'ts of relationships, healthy communication, the key differences between men and women's hormonal health, what makes men and women feel loved, mindfulness exercises to boost energy and vitality, and we even do a deep dive on John's favorite supplements for high performance and optimal health!

Part 1 Highlights:

• finding happiness for yourself and in relationship (3:50)

• John's new book Beyond Mars and Venus (8:49)

• fulfilling the emotional needs of men and women (11:30)

• hormonal balancing supplements (14:32)

• finding significance in ourselves (18:05)

• ways to hack stress (20:15)

• top nutrition and supplement advice for men and women (22:41)

• lifestyle practices to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases (32:47)

• Why lithium is John’s number one supplement recommendation (43:00)

• blood sugar regulation for brain health (50:55)

• natural ways to regulate blood pressure and cholesterol (58:47)