In this episode of Biohacking Bestie, I’m joined by Shawn Wells who opens up about his past struggles of body dysmorphia and anorexia and how he used biohacking to foster self-love to heal – including plant medicine and psychedelics. 

We also dive into impact of environmental factors like EMF exposure, depleted soils, and toxins and how our overall well-being is profoundly affected by these elements, emphasizing the importance of not internalizing blame but making decisions with energy.

Our discussion then moves to metabolic diseases, shedding light on the role of metabolism and how the dysfunction of mitochondria can lead to a majority of Western world diseases and what we can do to optimize both our metabolic and mitochondrial health. 

Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist. He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients. He is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients and is formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience. 

What we discuss: 

(0:00:00) - Shawn Wells discusses his struggle with body image and self-identity, shedding light on his personal battle with body dysmorphia and anorexia, and how societal standards can make many of us feel rejected or inadequate

(0:07:44) - Biohackings evolution from extreme practices to more self-care centered and nurturing practices

(0:16:35) - The power of plant medicine, the importance of unlearning societal narratives about external validation, and how biohacking can support personal growth and wellbeing

(0:23:54) - The impact of environmental factors on health and how elements like depleted soils, EMF exposure, and environmental toxins

(0:28:12) - The power of feminine energy and the role it plays in our health 

(0:42:38) - The role of metabolism and how mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to a majority of diseases in the Western world

(0:50:06) - How individuals metabolize caffeine and how this impacts their physical and cognitive performance

(1:01:49) - The importance of transparency in the supplement industry 

(1:11:00) - The power of self-love and metabolic balance in overcoming personal struggles and achieving overall well-being

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