The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast

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#277 - Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake: The Business Of Birth Control, Women's Reproductive Health, Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, Home Births & Midwifery, Birth Control Pill Problems, Having A Normal Healthy Cycle, Menopause & Perimenopause, And More! Nov 22, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/birthcontrol IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited-time LMNT Chocolate Medley returns — featuring Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai, & Chocolate Raspberry. Go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! Ricki and Abby's background Home births vs traditional delivery How has choice changed over time? Motherhood The division of the feminist movement The push to make birth control safe The FDA approval process of the pill Withdrawal bleeding is not menses Being healthier on the pill Attraction levels on hormonal birth control Fertility mapping Women's natural cycles and libido PMS, PMDD, endometriosis Condom misinformation in religious teaching Midlife transition
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#276 - Dr. Michael Greger: How Not To Age, Longevity Vs. Fertility, Spermidine, NAD, NR, NMN, Methionine & Protein Restrictions, Whole Foods Vs. Low-Cal Diets, Nitrates, Nitrites, & Nitrosamines, Obesity & Mortality, And More! Nov 15, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/greger IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! How not to age Do men and women age differently? Effects of soy in a plant based diet Increased fiber intake for longevity Short term benefits vs. long term benefits MIND Diet: fruit vs. vegetables Can you have too much spice? Oxalates How much protein should we be eating for healthy aging? Methionine restriction Plant fats and animal fats GLP1 agonists High protein calorie restriction Nitrates and nitrites Celery juice Spermidine in tempeh and wheat germ Micro RNA Having kids for longevity Reduced fertility in blue zones Improved lifespan with castration NMN, and NR Ozempic
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#275 - Dr. Dave Rabin (Apollo Neuro): Apollo Neuro, Turning Off Stress With A Button, Improving Sleep, PTSD, ADHD, & Autism Symptom Treatment, Psychological Safety, Parasympathetic States, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, And More! Nov 08, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/apollo2 IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited-time LMNT Chocolate Medley returns — featuring Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai, & Chocolate Raspberry. Go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase! The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #50 - Dave Rabin (ApolloNeuro) Dave's back story Using touch to activate safety I there a placebo effect Unblinded studies The meditative states created by Apollo Neuro Amplifying focus Training yourself to access the subconscious with psychological safety Improvements in sleep PTSD, ADHD, & Autism symptom treatment Apollo and ketamine The future of treating mental illness Feeling better in order to change your behavior
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#274 - Dr. Cameron Chesnut: Biohacking Cosmetic Surgery, The Problem With Fillers, The Purpose of Botox, Surgery Prep & Recovery, Alternative Anesthesia & Pain Management , Perception Drift, Scarless Procedures, And More! Nov 01, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/chesnut Instagram | Tiktok | Facebook IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! Becoming a plastic surgeon Should we be concerned about fatigue in our surgeons? Is there trauma to the body with surgery? Local anesthesia protocol Prepping for surgery Recovering with red light therapy Hyperbaric chamber therapy When hormetic stress is too much stress The importance of inflammation Serrapeptase and other proteolytic enzymes Addressing patient requests Using Botox and fillers for wrinkles Perception drift The problems with lip filler Eyelid procedures Mole removal Plastic surgery as a biohack for optimalization
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#273 - Marc Hauser: Childhood Trauma, Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), Social Media During The Pandemic, Language Development, Parental Abuse & Neglect, Disordered Attachment Styles, Changing The Legal System, And More! Oct 25, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/vulnerableminds IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited time go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Marc's background Moral injury Traumatic response Adverse childhood responses (ACEs) Childhood attachment The pandemic's effect on teenagers with social media Delays in recognizing facial expressions Facial blindnes Accent development Exceleration or delay of skills due to trauma Traumatic signatures The MAOA gene variant Types of abuse and their severity of impact The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #270 - Alana Stott Trauma informed social services
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#272 - Laura Morris & Jennifer Ventrelle, MS, RDN: The Official Mind Diet, Preventing Cognitive Decline & Alzheimers, Whole Grains & Olive Oil Controversies, Fish & Seafood Vs. Fish Oil, Mindful Eating, Red & Processed Meats Problems, And More! Oct 18, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/minddiet IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! The creation of the Mind Diet Epidemiology The Mind Diet Scale The Mind Trial and its outcome Growth and shrinkage of the brain sections The role of the positive foods vs the negative foods Mindful eating Leafy greens Fish & seafood vs fish oil Wine and alcohol Donating your brain to science Getting started with the program
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#271 - Kyle Cetrulo (Gut Biome Bank): Gut Biome Bank, DIY Fecal Transplant Pills, Your Signature Gut Microbiome, Longevity & Weight Maintenance, Probiotic Delivery System, Muscle Regeneration, Stem Cell Research, And More! Oct 11, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/gutbiomebank IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. Be sure to try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. For a limited time go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Kyle's Background Restoring your own gut microbiome How to tell if the microbiome is at a good point to capture Banking and re-banking The twin study Your "signature" gut biome Longevity and weight maintenance Storing the capsules and the shelf life Federal regulation on the process The Perinatal Stem Cell Society Stem cell harvesting and use How to take the capsules Muscle regeneration Quality longevity
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#270 - Alana Stott: Melanie’s Sexual Battery Case, The Blue Rose Foundation, Trauma Recovery, Assault Reporting & Social Aftermath, Power & Control, Fundraising & Debt Collecting, The 8 Money Motivators, And More! Oct 04, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/bluerose IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #244 - Alana Stott Alana's personal story Plant medicine for veterans and trafficking victims FDA rejection of psylocibin Creating the Blue Rose Foundation to fight trafficking Reporting assault to the police and social backlash Poor outcomes in the legal process Having a support system after trauma The aftermath The process of fundraising; asking for money The fear of rejection Selling the benefit The 8 main motivators Planners vs non-planners Winemaking A new book in the making
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#269 - Dr. Matthew Lederman: Nonviolent Communication, Webe Kälm Breath Device, Building Empathy In Children, Needs Vs. Wants & Feelings, Heart Hugs, Artificial Harmony In The Workplace, And More! Sep 27, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/webe IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited time go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Matthew's background Non violent communication and connection Building understanding Needs vs. wants Needs vs. feelings What is the role of making demands? How does this system work in practice? What about sociopaths or narcissists? Heart hugs Artificial harmony Using chatGPT to practice non violent communication Developing Webe Kälm Using the device for sleep
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#268 - Dr. Sara Gottfried: The Autoimmune Cure, Talk Therapy Vs. Therapeutic Psychedelics, Inflammation, Depression & PTSD, Gaslighting Doctors, Oxytocin & Stress Reduction, The Role Of Trauma, Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze & Faint, And More! Sep 20, 2024

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GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/autoimmunecure IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON! Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more! Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist! Sara's background Autoimmune disease and trauma history Getting incorrectly diagnosed and gaslit by doctors Studies done on men, assumed to apply to women "Negative" test results below a threshold How do autoimmune diseases manifest The three legged stool theory Spontaneous remission Inflammation, depression and talk therapy Psychedelics for PTSD The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #205 - Paul Austin Difference between sex and gender in autoimmune expression Trauma differences in men and women Fight, flight, fawn, freeze, and faint Oxytocin & Stress Low dose Naltrexone functionhealth.com
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