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Biohacking News: The Viral Honey Diet, CGMs, Marshmallows & Parenting - Angela’s Conversation with Tony Wrighton Jun 12, 2025

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Get ready for a fast-paced and entertaining episode as Angela Foster flips roles with Tony Wrighton on Biohacking News! After their in-depth Monday conversation on mindset, identity, and longevity, this lighter follow-up dives into the quirks of the latest trends in health—from the viral “honey diet” to CGMs and marshmallows as part of your biohacking toolkit.

Angela and Tony break down the science (and the nonsense) around sugar timing, protein timing, fructose metabolism, and even dive into parenting hacks, including sneaky ways to get protein into picky kids. Plus, they explore why recovery is the true secret to high performance and how breathwork and skincare are taking centre stage in Angela’s latest health rituals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Viral Honey Diet Explained: A sugar-heavy, protein-delayed diet trending online—Angela questions the science behind it.
CGMs & Sugar Spikes: Why Angela isn’t sold on fruit-only mornings and how she uses CGMs to personalize nutrition.
Parenting Meets Biohacking: Angela shares how she gets protein into her kids—think smoothies, whey isolate, and acai bowls.
Protein Timing & Female Physiology: Why women in midlife benefit from prioritizing protein in the morning for body composition and focus.
Breathwork & Somatic Release
Angela reveals how somatic breathwork helped her unlock deep emotional healing and mindset clarity.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS

0:00 – Introduction

6:00 – CGM data, sugar spikes, and liver concerns

10:24 – Why protein timing matters for women

12:40 – The science wars: seed oils, carbs, and muscle gain

16:22 – Would she try the honey diet? Probably not

20:20 – Why metabolic health and high performance are merging

25:28 – Nighttime parenting challenges and brain stagnation

29:16 – Environmental toxins and health risks

30:13 – Angela’s favourite current biohacks: microneedling and somatic breathwork

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Tony Wrighton

Bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Human Performance Expert

I live in sunny Portugal with my family, where I spend my time travelling, playing sport, and occasionally butchering the Portuguese language (but trying my best).

I'm a bestselling author published in 13 languages, host of the Biohacking News podcast, and an expert in behaviour change, health optimisation, and human performance.

Before turning my focus fully to my author career, I spent 15 years as a national broadcaster, hosting shows for Sky News, Sky Sports, and ITV — good times, although I don't miss the 3am alarms.

These days, I help experts, entrepreneurs, and high performers transform their health, behaviour, and impact. And perhaps my biggest (ahem) flex: I'm the world's bestselling histamine intolerance author. Life’s full of surprises.

I trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming to the highest level with Richard Bandler, Paul McKenna, and Andy Smith, alongside further certifications in coaching leadership, EFT, and energy psychology. This work now underpins my coaching across health, mindset, and human performance.

I also work with high-level experts and authors to publish impactful books through my Premium Publishing Support program. If you'd like to explore working together, get in touch.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.

The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode.

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The Missing Link in Longevity: Identity, Recovery & High Performance with Tony Wrighton Jun 08, 2025

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In this rich and deeply personal episode of the High Performance Health Podcast, Angela sits down once again with her good friend and repeat guest Tony Wrighton for a powerful conversation about the real drivers of longevity. This is not your typical biohacking talk—Tony shares why mindset, identity, and nervous system regulation might be more important than any supplement stack or cold plunge when it comes to aging well.

They explore the dangers of over-biohacking, how subconscious beliefs affect your healthspan, and why emotional regulation, human connection, and the way you talk to yourself could add more years to your life than any wearable device. Angela and Tony also open up about parenting, histamine intolerance, HRV hacks, and how to rewire your habits and behaviors from the inside out.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Mindset Drives Longevity: A positive belief system around aging can add up to seven years to your life—more than giving up smoking.
Cold Plunges Aren’t Always Healing: For anxious or overstimulated types, daily cold plunges may increase stress, not reduce it.
Human Connection Heals: Simple moments like cuddling your kids or laughing with loved ones can measurably spike your HRV.
Tracking Creates Lasting Change: Tony shares his daily accountability method with WhatsApp and how it keeps habits on track long-term.
Overdoing Biohacks Can Backfire: Supplements, fasting, and intense training may accelerate aging if not balanced with recovery and intuition.
Histamine Intolerance & Longevity: Stress and inflammation drive histamine issues, and Tony explains how mindset and air quality play a role in relief.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:
0:00 – Introduction

3:58 – The stress-histamine connection

7:45 – What Tony learned from Portugal and HRV

10:23 – Oxytocin, cuddles, and nervous system healing

16:02 – How to rewire limiting beliefs

18:45 – Activating parasympathetic healing through rituals

21:22 – How to maintain breakthroughs post-retreat

23:24 – WhatsApp tracking for habit accountability

27:08 – Red light therapy and sinus health

36:39 – Monetising expertise through self-publishing

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Tony Wrighton

Bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Human Performance Expert

I live in sunny Portugal with my family, where I spend my time travelling, playing sport, and occasionally butchering the Portuguese language (but trying my best).

I'm a bestselling author published in 13 languages, host of the Biohacking News podcast, and an expert in behaviour change, health optimisation, and human performance.

Before turning my focus fully to my author career, I spent 15 years as a national broadcaster, hosting shows for Sky News, Sky Sports, and ITV — good times, although I don't miss the 3am alarms.

I also work with high-level experts and authors to publish impactful books through my Premium Publishing Support program. If you'd like to explore working together, get in touch.

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Bitesize: Perimenopause - Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working And What to Do About It | Stephanie Estima Jun 05, 2025

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You’re working out harder than ever—but the belly fat won’t budge, your energy’s inconsistent, and the mirror doesn’t reflect how you feel inside. Sound familiar?

In this BiteSize episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Estima to unpack exactly what’s going on during perimenopause—and how to train smarter, not harder. We break down the biggest workout mistakes women make in their 40s, why HIIT can sometimes do more harm than good, and how building your upper body can completely reshape your figure and fire up your metabolism.

Whether you’ve got PCOS, feel like your workouts aren’t working anymore, or just want to look and feel like YOU again—this episode is packed with science-backed solutions that actually work.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Why Your Old Workouts Fail: Perimenopause shifts your hormonal landscape—meaning what worked before likely won’t now.
The Belly Fat Mystery: Fat migrates to your midsection due to hormonal and metabolic changes, but it can be reversed.
The Power of Upper Body Training: Shoulders and back are key for creating symmetry and visual balance—don’t skip them!
The HIIT Mistake Most Women Make: Too much intensity (especially long HIIT classes) can backfire by raising cortisol and exhausting you.
Temporary Keto for PCOS & Belly Fat: A short-term carb reduction can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce visceral fat—but it's not forever.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

0:00 – Introduction

1:10 – Upper body training for the hourglass shape

4:21 – Angela on PCOS, body shape, and sculpting curves

5:33 – Stephanie’s exercise pyramid explained

7:20 – How much HIIT is too much (hint: once a week max)

9:30 – Temporary keto to reset insulin and fat metabolism

10:10 – Why carbs do matter (eventually)

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Replay: The DOSE Effect and The Truth About Dopamine, Focus & How to Reset Your Brain Without Quitting Social Media | TJ Power Jun 01, 2025

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What if you could naturally rewire your brain to feel more motivated, focused, and emotionally balanced—without needing to escape life, go off-grid, or take a two-week digital detox?

In this powerful re-release, Angela sits down with neuroscientist and author TJ Power to explore The Dose Effect—his revolutionary framework for recalibrating your brain’s chemistry using four key neurochemicals: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins (aka DOSE). This conversation feels more relevant than ever, especially in light of new research showing that just two weeks offline can reverse a decade of age-related cognitive decline.

TJ opens up about his personal journey through grief, addiction, and distraction—and how rebalancing his brain chemistry transformed his life. You’ll walk away with tangible, science-backed tools to regulate your mind, reset your focus, build confidence, and deepen your connection to yourself and others… starting with how you spend the first 5 minutes of your day.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Dopamine Trap: Why modern life overstimulates your brain—and how that leads to burnout, procrastination, and low mood.
Quiet = Clarity: Learn how "cleaning the filing cabinet" of your thoughts helps reset your nervous system and sleep better.
Oxytocin & Confidence: The surprising link between love, connection, and the kind of inner confidence that lasts.
Flow, Focus & Fatigue: How to train your brain for high performance without crashing your motivation.
From Addicted to Aligned: TJ’s personal story of healing from grief and distraction by mastering the DOSE effect.
Morning Momentum: Why the first 5 minutes of your day shape your entire brain chemistry—and what to do instead of reaching for your phone.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS

0:00 - Introduction

0:29 - Introduction to D.O.S.E. and mental health strategies

2:56 - TJ’s personal story and journey to neuroscience

5:15 - Balancing happiness with realistic expectations

10:05 - Breaking long-term goals into achievable steps

22:44 - The importance of quiet walks in nature

36:29 - Dopamine and serotonin impacts of cold and heat exposure

54:58 - Managing dopamine addiction with tech and alcohol

57:19 - Building confidence through oxytocin and self-connection

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ABOUT THE GUEST

TJ Power is the lead neuroscientist at The DOSE Lab, author of The DOSE Effect and the co-founder of Neurify. Tj investigates how our social media-driven lifestyles are impacting our brain chemistry.
After completing his degrees and lecturing at the University of Exeter, he developed DOSE, a framework that elevates Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. Tj then began sharing his DOSE strategies on Instagram leading to the formation of an amazing community of over 600,000 people.
Throughout the last two years, Tj has delivered over 500 live experiences at institutions
such as Oxford University, Amazon, and the NHS. With over 50,000 people now trained in DOSE, Tj is an internationally respected neuroscience educator and a go-to authority for unlocking human potential in the age of social media.

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Bitesize: The Real Reason You’re Still Tired Even When You Hydrate May 29, 2025

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You’ve heard that staying hydrated is key to better health—but what if drinking more water isn’t enough? In this powerful episode, Angela sits down with quantum biology expert Carrie Bennett to reveal why true hydration depends on how water behaves inside your cells—not just how much you drink.

Carrie shares the science behind structured water (EZ water) and why it holds the key to energy, cellular health, and resilience. From chronic fatigue to gut issues, discover how water’s structure, mineral content, and energetic charge can make all the difference in how you feel—especially if you’re doing “everything right” and still feel off.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Structured Water Is the Missing Link: The water inside your cells behaves like a gel, not a liquid—and this structure powers energy production.
Minerals Matter More Than You Think: Mineral-rich, structured water supports hydration at the cellular level—plain RO or distilled water won’t cut it unless remineralised.
Why Tap Water May Be Harming You: Carrie breaks down the toxic load hidden in tap water—think fluoride, chlorine, and microplastics.
Water Has Memory and Energy: Natural spring water carries geometric patterns that convey information to your body—this goes beyond hydration into quantum healing.
How to Re-Structure Your Water at Home: From mineral drops to vortexers and light exposure, simple hacks can re-energise your water and your cells.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

0:00 — Why drinking water isn’t enough

0:57 — Carrie’s burnout story and the limits of Western tools

4:20 — The body is 70% water—what does that really mean?

5:05 — Dr. Gerald Pollack and the 4th phase of water

8:55 — Spring water, filters, and why structure matters

9:42 — Is your water helping or harming you?

11:00 — How nature-structured water holds energy and healing info

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What if Stress Isn’t the Enemy? How to Turn it Into Power | Jeff Krasno May 25, 2025

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What if stress wasn’t your enemy—but your most underutilized superpower? In this deeply inspiring episode, Angela sits down with Jeff Krasno—co-founder of Wanderlust and Commune and author of Good Stress—to explore the revolutionary idea that the right kind of stress can become your greatest ally in health, healing, and personal transformation.

Jeff shares his raw and relatable journey from burnout and pre-diabetes to total life realignment—using fasting, breathwork, spiritual philosophy, and muscle building not just to lose 70 pounds but to become the man, father, and leader he always knew he could be. This conversation is packed with actionable tools, soulful perspective shifts, and the science-meets-spirit strategies to help you realign your body, your mind, and your mission—starting today.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Wellness Is a Process, Not a Product: True health is found in dynamic balance—not perfection—and it evolves moment by moment.
You Are Not Your Story: Jeff explains how spiritual and scientific insights helped him break free from old identity patterns and emotional eating.
The Power of Good Stress: Fasting, cold therapy, strength training, and tough conversations can all act as ‘positive stressors’ that build resilience and growth.
Muscle: Your Metabolic Powerhouse: Muscle isn’t just for strength—it’s a hormone-secreting, glucose-clearing organ that supports mood, metabolism, and brain health.
Reclaiming Food Freedom with Fasting: Jeff shares how intermittent fasting helped him pause emotional cravings and reconnect to choice and presence.
The Art of Stressful Conversations: Learn Jeff’s powerful tools for emotional regulation and true connection—like steel manning, sonder, and active listening.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS

00:00 – Introduction

07:28 – Rewriting Your Story

11:59 – Meditation and Identity Deconstruction

18:20 – When Your Brand Doesn’t Match Your Lifestyle

24:51 – The Transformational Power of Fasting

30:26 – What Motivated Jeff’s Transformation

37:51 – Metabolic Flexibility & Muscle as Medicine

45:15 – Emotional Resilience through Stressful Conversations

54:33 – Health, Wealth & Happiness Now

58:47 – Where to Find Jeff & His Work

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being and co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté.

His latest venture expands Jeff’s personal story and protocols into a book,Good Stress: The Benefits of Doing Hard Things (Hay House, March 2025). The book dives deeper into the concepts from the course, distilling insights from over 400 podcast conversations Jeff has conducted, along with his personal experiences applying these ideas to transform his own health. It explores deliberate, self-imposed behaviors that promote social, psychological, and physical well-being, offering both a philosophical exploration of true wellness and practical steps to achieve it.

Jeff’s book: Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things https://www.amazon.com/Good-Stress-Health-Benefits-Things/dp/1401993958

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Bitesize: Why Running Might Be Wrecking Your Hormones (And What to Do Instead) | Mark Sisson May 22, 2025

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What if the secret to longevity, fat loss, and hormonal balance wasn’t a punishing workout—but a powerful, restorative walk? In today’s Bite Size episode, Angela shares a clip from her conversation with health renegade Mark Sisson, where they bust the myth that running is the pinnacle of fitness. Mark, once one of the top marathoners in the U.S., reveals why he hasn’t run a mile in 30 years and how walking became the foundation of his health philosophy.

From cortisol-driven fat gain to the myths propagated by the shoe industry, this eye-opening episode will make you rethink your relationship with movement. If you're a woman in midlife craving more energy, fewer injuries, and a smarter approach to fitness—this one's for you. Tune in to discover why you were truly Born to Walk.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Walking Reduces Inflammation: One of the most accessible ways to lower cortisol and support blood sugar.
Running Can Be Catabolic: Chronic running often leads to muscle breakdown and fat storage due to elevated cortisol.
Fat-Burning Secret: Walking helps you burn fat instead of glycogen, supporting better body composition.
Rethink Endorphins: Many people don’t love running—they love the feeling after and the label it gives them.
Sprinting + Lifting = Longevity: A minimalist combo of walking, sprinting once a week, and strength training wins for healthspan.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

0:01 – Introduction

1:58 – Mark on why humans were designed to walk—not run

3:10 – Lymphatic flow, digestion, and the dangers of chronic cardio

5:52 – Runners vs. self-selecting walkers: the psychological shift

8:15 – Mark breaks down how running triggers cortisol and muscle loss

11:09 – Body composition, hormonal shifts, and why women should walk more

13:45 – Cortisol, glucose, and why elite runners struggle with muscle mass

14:30 – The role of footwear in injuries and how minimalist movement restores balance

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How to Keep Your Brain Sharp to 100—Even If You Have the Alzheimer’s Gene | Dr Dale Bredesen May 18, 2025

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If you’re worried about memory loss or have a family history of Alzheimer’s, this episode is a must-listen. Angela sits down with world-renowned neurologist and author Dr. Dale Bredesen to unpack the groundbreaking science behind Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal—even if you carry the APOE4 gene. With over 30 years of research, Dr. Bredesen shares how to optimise your brain health through metabolic flexibility, inflammation control, and personalised interventions.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Angela also opens up about her own genetic risk and experience caring for her mum with Alzheimer’s. They explore why cognitive decline is not inevitable and how Dr. Bredesen’s new book, The Ageless Brain, is putting the power back into your hands. Whether you're 35 or 75, the steps to preserve your cognition start now—and the tools have never been more accessible.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Alzheimer’s Is Preventable and Reversible: Dr. Bredesen explains how addressing root causes like inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and toxicity can stop and even reverse cognitive decline.
Perimenopause and Brain Fog: Oestrogen loss affects brain energy metabolism, making perimenopausal women more vulnerable to cognitive decline.
Your Brain Runs on Supply & Demand: Cognitive health depends on supporting your brain’s high energy needs while reducing inflammatory load and toxic exposure.
Check Your Cognitive Biomarkers Early: Blood markers like P-Tau217, GFAP, and A-beta42 can reveal risk decades before symptoms appear.
Lifestyle = Medicine: Sleep quality, insulin sensitivity, resistance training, brain stimulation, and even stress reduction all play a critical role.
GLP-1s and Alzheimer’s Risk: While popular for weight loss, these drugs may negatively impact cognition in some people—especially APOE4 homozygotes.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:
0:00 – Introduction

6:48 – Pathogens, toxins, and the real cause of Alzheimer’s

13:32 – Menopause, oestrogen, and female brain vulnerability

24:05 – Judy’s story: reversing cognitive decline for 13+ years

32:18 – Most common risky behaviours for brain degeneration

42:21 – Best exercises for insulin sensitivity and cognition

51:10 – Supplements that protect brain structure & function

54:22 – How to use The Ageless Brain as a practical guide

58:45 – Final thoughts + where to learn more from Dr. Bredesen

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Dale Bredesen, M.D. is an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. He is a graduate of Caltech, and received his MD from Duke University Medical Center. His career has included serving as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and served as a NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. His faculty position included working at UCSF, UCLA, and the University of California, San Diego. He was the director of the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute. He was the founding President and CEO of the Buck Institute. He has developed a new therapeutic approach to treating Alzheimer's disease. He is the author of The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline.

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Bitesize: Why Your Gut, Not Your Willpower is Blocking Weight Loss in Midlife | Louise Digby May 15, 2025

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If you're navigating midlife and feeling like your body has started working against you—despite clean eating and consistent workouts—this episode is your wake-up call. Angela is joined by functional nutritionist Louise Digby to explore the lesser-known culprits behind stubborn weight, fatigue, and hormonal havoc in perimenopause.

Forget willpower. This conversation reframes weight loss resistance through the lens of gut health, toxic load, and nutrient insufficiencies. From brittle nails and dry skin to unexpected acne flare-ups, Louise uncovers the hidden metabolic and hormonal messages your body is sending—and how to respond with science, not shame.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Gut Health Trumps Willpower: Many women have gut imbalances without symptoms—but these silent issues can stall fat loss and disrupt hormones.
Toxic Load Sabotages Hormones: Environmental toxins from skincare, pollutants, and food can overwhelm your liver and impair hormone detox pathways.
Nutrient Insufficiencies Are Common: Even with a healthy diet, modern stress and poor soil deplete key nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, and vitamin D.
Metabolic Clues You’re Missing: Cold hands, brittle nails, poor recovery, and stubborn weight can all signal compromised metabolic health—not laziness.
Histamine Intolerance in Perimenopause: Symptoms like rosacea, joint pain, and sinus issues may be worsened by declining histamine tolerance and poor gut health.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Every woman’s root cause is different—testing and personalised nutrition are key to reclaiming energy and vitality.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS

0:00 – Introduction

1:05 – Silent gut issues and how they sabotage fat loss

2:21 – Toxic load: from skincare to hormonal disruption

3:52 – Why good diets still result in nutrient insufficiencies

5:03 – Clues your metabolism is slowing down

6:48 – Top nutrient gaps: B vitamins, magnesium, vitamin D

9:36 – The hair loss and iron connection in perimenopause

12:14 – Why adult acne and rosacea emerge in perimenopause

13:09 – Histamine intolerance, joint pain, and the gut-skin link

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The Creatine Masterclass: Why This One Supplement Could Change Everything for Women’s Health May 12, 2025

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What if creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders—but a potent, research-backed tool for women’s health, performance, and longevity? In this powerhouse episode, Angela sits down with Darren Candow, a leading expert on creatine and Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina, Canada. Darren is also the Director of Research for the Athlete Health and Performance Initiative and past Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Together, they unpack the groundbreaking science behind one of the most misunderstood supplements. From brain energetics and mood stability to bone density, fat loss, and anti-aging, this is your comprehensive guide to creatine beyond the gym.

Angela and Darren explore the myths, the mechanisms, and the real-world applications of creatine—especially for women navigating perimenopause, high stress, and cognitive load. Whether you’re looking to train smarter, improve memory and sleep, or simply age with more energy and resilience, this masterclass will change the way you think about creatine forever.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Creatine for Cognitive Health: It crosses the blood-brain barrier slowly but significantly, especially under stress or sleep deprivation.
Dosage Evolution: 10g/day may be optimal for full muscle, brain, and bone saturation—especially in women.
Bone Health & Aging: Combined with resistance training, creatine may help preserve bone density, especially post-menopause.
Body Composition Benefits: Contrary to myth, creatine reduces body fat over time and improves lean mass, even in women.
Mental Health & Resilience: Early evidence shows potential benefits for depression, anxiety, and sleep quality.
Safer Than You Think: Creatine does not cause kidney issues or hair loss—these myths are finally being debunked with new data.
Emerging Synergies: Stacks with protein, collagen, or taurine may enhance its effects—especially for brain and recovery support.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

0:00 – Introduction

3:33 – Creatine’s impact on fat loss, strength, and performance in women

7:31 – Recovery, overtraining & HRV: how creatine supports your nervous system

13:31 – Creatine for mood, mental health, and inflammation

18:36 – Bone health benefits in postmenopausal women

22:03 – Muscle breakdown: why women respond differently than men

31:25 – GAA, taurine & stacks that supercharge brain performance

36:28 – Brain fog, stress & cognition: creatine’s impact on energy and focus

47:43 – Creatine and sleep: timing, dosage, and recovery benefits

52:07 – The perimenopause trifecta: mood, metabolism, and muscle

55:13 – Final verdict: What dose actually works—and is it safe?

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, FISSN is a Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, Director of Research for the Athlete Health and Performance Initiative and past Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. The overall objectives of Dr. Candow’s research program are to develop effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition (primarily creatine monohydrate) and physical activity (resistance training) which have practical and clinical relevance for improving properties of muscle, bone and brain health/function. Dr. Candow has published > 150 peer-refereed journal manuscripts (h-index: 49, i10-index: 107), received > $2 million in research support, and supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students. In addition, Dr. Candow serves on the editorial review boards for the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition; Nutrients; Frontiers; Advanced Exercise and Health Sciences; Scientific Reports; and Longevity and as a Scientific Advisor for AlzChem and Create. Dr. Candow is also a fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology-Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Darren G. Candow, PhD | CSEP-CEP | FISSN

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Director-Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory

Director of Research-Athlete Health and Performance Initiative

Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies

University of Regina

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