We’re doing things a little differently for episode one, as my producer Charlie is interviewing me! I thought it would be a great opportunity to tell you more about my journey in the health and biohacking space and why I am so excited to make this series. 
I’m 45 now and in the best shape of my life, but that hasn’t always been the case. Eight years ago I was overweight, depressed and unmotivated. In desperation, I turned to biohacking to sort my brain out, which came with an unexpected bonus of losing three stone, beating brain fog and gaining tons of energy. 
Whatever your intentions or goals, I hope our conversation leaves you empowered and motivated to learn more and do more, so that you can lead a healthier and happier life.
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Producer Charlie and me- Get to know me a little better and hear why I'm so excited to make this series.

Hi, I’m Davinia Taylor and this is my new podcast ‘Hack Your Health’, a show that will educate and empower you to lead a healthier and happier life.
14 years ago I couldn't stop drinking wine, the doctors put me on antidepressants, I couldn’t control my weight, I kept yo-yo dieting and eating fast food, bread, pasta, ANYTHING to give me comfort. Today, at 45 I’m running marathons and in the best shape of my life. So what changed?&nbsp;
One simple fact, everything i thought i knew about health was wrong and if I was mis-informed, then I bet most of you are too.
Join me as I talk to some of the worlds biggest experts in health and bio-hacking including; Tim Spector, Gary Brecka, Dr Barbara Sturm, Dr Cate Shanahan, Dave Asprey, Dr Tamsin Lewis, Pippa Campbell, Dr Ken Berry and the Glucose Goddess.
Now…let’s go hack your health.
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Jessie Inchauspé aka The Glucose Goddess is a french biochemist, bestselling author and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement, helping hundreds of thousands of people improve their health by making cutting edge science accessible. This conversation, recorded in front of a live audience, is packed full of easy to implement hacks that will help balance your blood sugar, for optimal health. Enjoy! Davinia x
Topics What is glucose? What are the symptoms of too much glucose? What happens when we have glucose spikes? The misconception of obesity and type 2 diabetes. How does glucose trigger brain fog? Why is it important to reduce low glucose spikes? The connection between glucose spikes and Alzheimer's. What life stressors can influence glucose spikes (outside of nutrition) Why do you have more cravings before your period? How does glucose impact our sleep? The bad and better sweeteners.  Why oat milk can cause huge glucose spikes. Jessie’s hacks to reduce glucose spikes… Eat your food in the right order, veggies first! Do not have a sweet breakfast. Eat savoury, high in protein. If you want to eat sugar, have it after a meal, NOT as a snack. Consume vinegar before you eat. Use your muscles after eating for 10 minutes- walking, dancing, lunges, (calf raises are great!)
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The Glucose Goddess- “We need some glucose, but too much glucose and problems start happening”

Pippa Campbell is a functional practitioner helping women from teens to post menopause find and treat the root causes of their hormone, weight and gut issues. Her book 'Eat right, Lose weight' is a must read, helping you discover your metabolic type whilst teaching you how to eat right, for how your body is built. If you’re ready to reset, rebalance and reboot your life, then this conversation is made for you. Enjoy! Davinia x
Topics What is body conditioning? What causes cravings? The problem with fad diets. What are the symptoms that precede weight gain? What causes inflammation? What are bliss point foods and what do they do to us? The 7 body types that have metabolic problems;  Digestion Type- acid reflux, the importance of chewing food, IBS is a non-medical term. Insulin Type- Insulin resistance, addressing the use of semaglutide to lose weight, how genetics affect insulin response, importance of protein.  Serotonin Type- low serotonin resulting in low melatonin (struggle to sleep), comfort eaters (usually carbs), the importance of tryptophan Cortisol Type- stress causing body fat around the waist, importance of magnesium and protein, saying no to reducing stress, the use of ashwagandha, making nuts more digestible. Detox Type- the importance of your liver, toxins in our daily life including sun creams and makeup, symptoms of a liver that doesn't detoxify well, the best foods for detoxification.  Estrogen Type- symptoms of estrogen dominance, symptoms of perimenopause. Thyroid Type- symptoms of underactive thyroid, the important test to take (not given on the NHS), the importance of avoiding fluoride (in toothpaste!)
This is the none fluoride toothpaste! 
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Pippa Campbell- “Stop. And start taking notice of yourself and your symptoms”

Dr Ken Berry has been a family medicine doctor for over 20 years. In his own words. “I used to be a fat, miserable, ignorant doctor, until I slowly discovered the power of removing the slow-poisons of the standard diet, and replacing them with the nourishment of a proper human diet”. His Youtube channel is packed with hundreds of insightful videos and he is the author of the incredible book, ‘Lies my Dr told me’ which dispels the myths and misinformation that have been perpetuated by the medical and food industries for decades. I absolutely loved this conversation and I know you will too. Oh, word of warning, there’s quite a bit of swearing in this one!  Davinia x
Topics How Dr Ken improved his own health. The issue with ‘observational research’ and how it’s duping us all. Why the calorie in/ calorie out method is not accurate and should not be used. The benefits of a ketogenic diet. What fats should we avoid? What is cholesterol?  What are the risks with statins? What is the link between low fat foods and mental health issues? Can you eat too much salt? (in short, no!) Why is whole grain addictive and should we be eating it? Is fibre needed in our diet? What does Dr Ken eat? The benefits of eating liver. Do women need to eat differently to men? Ken’s tips to avoid food cravings (or at least giving in to them). Ken’s thoughts on alcohol. Ken’s motivation for educating others. Busting myths.
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Dr Ken Berry- “I used to be a fat, miserable and ignorant doctor”

Dr Tam is an adventurist, motivator and educator. She is trained in Psychiatry and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists whilst being the CEO and co-founder of her own wellness organisation Wellgevity. After contracting Covid-19 early in the pandemic, Dr Tam experienced long covid, something she is still suffering with to this day. Her knowledge as both doctor and patient makes this conversation incredibly insightful, with research taken both from scientific studies and her own experiences. There are so many great, actionable tips here, if you end up trying them let us know how you get on! Davinia x
Topics Dr Tam’s experience with covid How does perimenopause make you more vulnerable to viruses, especially covid? What are the symptoms of long covid? Has covid accelerated the menopause in some women? What treatments are available for long covid? Negative side effects to taking steroids. Why are allergies so prevalent after covid? The dangers of mould toxicity on your heath and how to test for it. How is Dr Tam dealing with her long covid? Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) what is it and what are the benefits? (especially for brain fog and long covid) How to deal with trauma from conditions such as covid? The link between the nervous system and the immune system. How does breathwork help our nervous and immune system?  The importance of finding the right breathwork for you. How are psychedelics being used for mental health? Dr Tam’s top tips for keeping healthy. Some tips to reduce the side effects of drinking alcohol. Sleep hacks
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Dr Tamsin Lewis- “Many people have come out of Covid saying I've never quite felt the same since"

Dave Asprey is a pioneer of the biohacking movement, elevating human performance through scientific research combined with ancient healing traditions. He has educated and changed millions of peoples lives, through his podcast- ‘The Human Upgrade’ and his 4 New York Times Bestselling Science books. In this episode we discuss his new book “Smarter Not Harder: A Guide to Reclaiming and Optimising Your Health” (an absolute must read!)  He exposes the surprising secrets of our body’s operating system, or its “MeatOS, a system that is naturally designed to be lazy. Dave tells us how to hack the MeatOS and make it do what we want it to do, turning it from obstacle, to ally. The key to achieving optimum wellness, he reveals, isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing less—exercising and eating smarter, not harder, and making the body’s built in laziness work for you. Intrigued? Listen on! Davinia x
Topics Dave’s ‘laziness’ principle from his new book- “Smarter Not Harder” Why are we ashamed of being lazy? What is your ‘MeatOS'? What is ‘energy’? What is ‘rapid on, rapid off response” and how can we benefit from it? Dave’s journey with weight loss. The problem with ‘calories in, calories out’ ethos. The five big categories that can help define your health goals, including more muscle, better cardiovascular function, more energy/fat loss, stress management, brain function. How to turn disorders such as ADHD, ODD, OCD into a superpower. Which foods exacerbate behavioural disorders? Matching meditation style to the brain. The importance of building a habit, but also recognising when the habit no longer benefits you. The reset process- teaching people how to ‘turn off’. Hard fast rules about sleep- www.sleepwithdave.com 
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Producer Charlie and me- Get to know me a little better and hear why I'm so excited to make this series.

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