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38. Tackling Toxins With Dr. Anthony Jay Oct 11, 2019

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Today’s episode is all about epigenetics with Dr. Anthony Jay, a Mayo Clinic Scientist who researches stem cells, epigenetics, and infrared light. He’s also the bestselling author of Estrogeneration and he’s here today to teach us all about toxins - how they impact our health, why we can’t avoid them, and what to do about it. On this episode we discuss: - How DNA, the environment, and health are linked - How to use DNA to make healthier choices - Common genetic mutations and how they affect your health - Why you should analyze your children’s DNA - The multi-generational effects of toxins - Hidden toxins in your home - How toxins cause infertility - Scary ingredients in your personal care products - Why you should eliminate all artificial fragrance - Why “BPA-free” and “organic” don’t mean safe - How to create a toxin free home - Where to buy toxin free foods and products - The best way to detox - How to repurpose your 23 & me data to improve your health To connect with Anthony: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/anthonygjay?igshid=2gdl2eprqf60 His website: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

35. Activate Your Inner Pharmacy With Niraj Naik Sep 12, 2019

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Today we’re talking about the power of breath with Niraj Naik who is pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert. Having cured himself from Ulcerative Colitis, Niraj now helps others restore their health and improve quality of life through holistic practices and lifestyle changes. He’s also a professional musician and has produced music that is used in wellness centers internationally. Niraj is the founder of SOMA Breath, which is an innovative global breathwork movement taking the world by storm. He’s a Mindvalley and Hay House author, creator of the world’s most viral infographic, a serial entrepreneur, and one of the world’s most sought after spiritual ceremony facilitators. On this episode we discuss: - foundations of pranayama breath work - how to activate your inner pharmacy using only the breath - aligning inner biology with the outer world - changing your physiology for healing - which breath practices work for specific diseases and health issues - how to consciously control your autonomic nervous system - anti-inflammatory breath - why medication is unintelligent - how to use rhythmic breathing to reach homeostasis - simple breath techniques to try now - intermittent hypoxia - what, why and how - the harmful effects of fear - how to improve athletic performance - how to optimize your CO2 and O2 levels - how to kill bacteria by breathing - shifting global perspectives about health - what SOMA breathwork is and why it’s so powerful - the question you should ask yourself every morning to prevent disease Make sure to bring your notepad for this one cause you’re about to get blasted with some epic knowledge! To connect with Niraj: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_renegade_pharmacist?igshid=16gef73wjr2ng And SOMA on IG: https://instagram.com/somabreath?igshid=kht4iwrx7c1g To check out SOMA Breath: https://www.somabreath.com/scientific-explanation-of-soma-breath/ Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

34. Holistic Healing With Dr. Sarah Druckman Sep 06, 2019

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Today we are talking about holistic healing with Dr. Sarah Druckman who is chiropractor and the owner of a holistic wellness center called The Alpharetta Wellness Collective. Her center employs an all-systems approach to healing, incorporating nutrition and lifestyle medicine, soft tissue work, taping, cupping, cold laser, essential oils and more to allow the body to thrive on multiple levels. Dr. Druckman also practices equine chiropractic on animals, which provides surprising insights into the challenges of human healing. On this episode we discuss: - integrative and complementary healing modalities - the metaphysical aspects of health - how to optimize the nervous system - the chemical, physical and emotional aspects of wellness - how the mind effects physical health - the mind-body connection - whole person health care - proper body mechanics - how to tap into the innate wisdom of your body - how to become a more efficient runner - how taping works to create new neural pathways - how to deprogram bad habits - changes in human evolution - the ancient practice of cupping - how cupping detoxes the body and improves energy flow - what a herxheimer reaction is - what we can learn about healing from animals - And the number one activity that will revolutionize your morning routine - this one will surprise you! To connect with Sarah: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsarahdruckman Her website: http://drsarahdruckman.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Website: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

33. Psychophysiology With Dr. Jay Wiles Aug 29, 2019

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Today I’m talking with Dr. Jay Wiles who is a clinical health psychologist with specialized training in nutritional psychology, biofeedback, health behavior coaching, health assessment, and complementary and integrative health. He also works as a health consultant for individuals and companies in teaching skills for optimizing mental and cognitive well-being. Dr. Wiles is also the co-host of the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast and has a strong interest in the interconnection between ancestral approaches to health and better living through science. On this episode we discuss: - innovations in applied psychophysiology - the link between food and psychological well-being - the epigenetic side of nutrition - how to use food as medicine - why diets don’t work - the importance of mind flexibility - natural pain relief methods - exciting new integrative health modalities - how to use biofeedback to optimize your health - how to put your health data into action - DIY biofeedback methods - the best wearables for self experimentation - the benefits of heart rate variability training - how to improve your HRV - and the most important aspect of health to work on first! To connect with Jay: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjaywiles The Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-greenfield-fitness/id283908977 His website: https://www.drjaywiles.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

32. Beauty Science With Dr. Elsa Jungman Aug 22, 2019

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Today we’re talking about beauty science with my favorite skin health expert, Dr. Elsa Jungman, who got her Ph.D. in Skin Pharmacology. Elsa began her career in skin care working in R&D for L’Oréal in Paris and now she owns a clean skin care brand called Elsi. She is my go-to expert on the skin microbiome and she has helped me to overcome my own skin sensitivities. On this episode we discuss: - the link between skin and mental health - environmental factors for skin health - the link between hormones and beauty - why over 50% of the US population has a skin disorder - what a healthy skin microbiome looks like - how to stop overgrowth of bad skin bacteria and promote good bacteria - why you might want to stop using soap - why less is better when it comes to skin products - behind the scenes of beauty tech - new findings in skin research - the best basic skin care routine - the most common misconceptions about skin care and skin products - what to look out for in your products - how to get and maintain youthful, glowing skin from the inside out! To connect with Elsa: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/myelsibeauty To check out her skin care products: www.elsibeauty.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

31. Mindfulness Matters With Neil Seligman Aug 16, 2019

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Today’s episode is about one of my favorite biohacking topics - mindfulness! Leading international mindfulness expert, Neil Seligman is here today to teach us about mindfulness meditation, resilience, and corporate wellbeing. Neil is the Founder of The Conscious Professional and the Author of Conscious Leadership and 100 Mindfulness Meditations. As a world-class speaker, he also tours the UK, Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America speaking at conferences and events. The Conscious Professional’s client list includes global blue-chip firms such as Netflix, Accenture, DLA Piper, Warner Brothers, and RBS. Neil’s work is driven by his passion to witness the unfolding of human potential, and the pursuit of excellence. On this episode we discuss: - what mindfulness really means - the sci-fi aspects of meditation - how to become a conscious professional - why human systems require mindfulness to thrive - how to begin a mindfulness practice - using mindfulness triggers - the benefits of conscious breath - the brain-boosting benefits of mindfulness - why forgiveness is important for wellbeing - the difference between mindfulness and traditional meditation - how to cultivate a positive mindset - how chronic activity can lead to chronic disease - and how we can all benefit from creating little spaces of quiet each day To connect with Neil: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/neil.seligman?igshid=bon1mn08p4nz His conscious professional program: http://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/ Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

30. Emotional Intelligence With Dr. Anna Kress Aug 09, 2019

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Today’s episode is about emotional intelligence and Dr Anna Kress is here to teach us about biohacking our emotional health! Dr. Kress is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience in psychotherapy. She completed her training as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University and is now in private practice in Princeton, NJ providing therapy for young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. She also teaches on emotional wellness and manifesting goals. Her work has been quoted and featured in a variety of media, including Cosmopolitan, SUCCESS, Girlboss, Teen Vogue, Yoga Journal, Shape, Parents, and Women’s Health. On this episode we discuss: - the difference between the emotional mind and the rational mind - what the wise mind is and how to achieve it - why you should label your emotions - being emotionally hijacked and how to bounce back from it - what urge surfing is - the difference between being smart and being emotional intelligent - how mirror neurons work in emotional regulation - Interesting applications of the polyvagal theory - how to up and down regulate emotional states - skills to help manage intense emotions - how probiotics can help you regulate emotions - how the gut microbiome is linked to mental health - how to use emotions to manifest - the power of self compassion - and how to wake up in a good mood every day! To connect with Dr. Kress: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/drannaKress On the web: www.DrAnnaKress.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

29. Health Optimization With Tim Gray Aug 02, 2019

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Today’s episode is all about health optimization and I’m speaking with a world renowned leader in this space, Tim Gray, who is a dedicated health optimizing Biohacker, a psychology specialist, is the founder of the Biohacker London Meetup group and London’s first private Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic, and he is the Founder CEO of the Health Optimisation Summit happening in London this year! Tim is known as the “UK’s leading biohacker” due to his vast knowledge and network in the global health space. Tim is also well known for his detailed tracking of more than 35+ biomarkers per day and advises many well-known influencers, doctors & specialists in the health and wellness space about health hacking. On this episode we discuss: - what health optimization means - hyperbaric oxygen therapy - how to supercharge the healing process - using technology to mimic nature - affordable alternatives for expensive biohacks - the five fundamentals of health - how optimizing cellular health will make diet obsolete - healthy body composition - biohacking hormones - how to improve hydration and sleep + why these two things are essential for optimal health - the all-star lineup at the HO Summit and what to expect at the event Plus, if you’re going to the event, Tim has offered a special 20% discount to the BioCurious listeners using code “biocuriouskayla” To connect with Tim: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/timbiohacker Health Optimisation Summit: https://summit.healthoptimisation.com?promo=biocuriouskayla Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

28. Primal Hacking With Thaddeus Owen Jul 25, 2019

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Today we are taking waaaay back - all the way back to our ancestral roots - to talk about Primal Hacking with Thaddeus Owen who is also well known in the biohacking world as “the Primal Hacker”. Since childhood Thaddeus has been an outdoor enthusiast - loving to fish and camp. As an adult, he spent a decade spent developing pharmaceutical products, but hated the idea of putting toxic chemicals into medicines. So he pivoted and engineered a successful work from home assignment applying Tim Ferriss’s 4 Hour Workweek to incorporate more movement, nature and sunshine into his work environment. With a master's degree in Holistic Nutrition ya and a deep understanding of the healing power of nature, Thaddeus was able to heal his anxiety, lower his blood pressure and fix his sleeplessness using biohacking, PrimalHacking, and Qigong. He is also a certified high performance Coach from the first-ever class of what used to be called Bulletproof Coaching. On this episode we discuss: - how to live an above average life - the balance between nature and tech - leaning into our biological design - important things to know before diving into biohacking - how biohacking can stress us out - how the modern world weakens our biology and our minds and what we can do about it - the truth about mind > matter - silent killers lurking in your home - the warning you probably ignored in your smart phone - how electromagnetic fields effect our biology - easy ways to mitigate EMF radiation - nature’s vaccine for cancer - the basics of circadian biology - and the very special window of sunlight that can give you super human powers! To connect with Thaddeus: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/primalhacker?igshid=183caoqxbfv9o Primal Hacker: https://primalhacker.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

27. Hybrid Athleticism With Kris Gethin Jul 19, 2019

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Today’s episode is all about biohacking athletic performance! I’m super excited for this episode because I got to pick the brain of a world renowned body builder AND endurance athlete, Kris Gethin who is the founder of Dramatic Transformation Principal training method, the Director and Co-founder of Gethin Gyms, the main male Spokesmodel of Bodybuilding.com, and the CEO of the supplement brand Kaged Muscle. Not only has Kris broken records and inspired millions with his body building achievements, but he has also defied the odds (and physics) to become a top Iron Man athlete as well! On this episode we discuss: - Hybrid athleticism - The benefits of daily cardio for all athletes - The importance of strength, stability, mobility, and flexibility - The best shoes for proper body mechanics - How to “turn on” your feet - The ridiculous amount of food that a body building iron man has to eat - The best supplements to build muscle and endurance - How to maintain muscle mass while training for an endurance race - Benefits of probiotic loading - The best pre race biohacks - Why endurance athletes should be fat adapted - Why mental strength is more important than physical strength for athletic performance - The concept of discipline > motivation - The nuances of modern medicine and the need for instant gratification - And why knowledge without mileage is bullshit To connect with Kris: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/krisgethin?igshid=ba8qfo4a5wng His podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledge-and-mileage-podcast/id1327658470 His new book:https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-World-Class-Bodybuilders-Journey/dp/1732116423/ref=nodl_ Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

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