Chris Duffin sits down with Dylan Gemelli—a trailblazing voice in biohacking, health optimization, and performance enhancement. Dylan's story is one of raw resilience: from his early days as a multi-sport athlete and personal trainer, through adversity and personal transformation after serving time in prison, to becoming a respected digital health influencer and top-ranked podcaster.

Together, Chris and Dylan dive deep into what true strength and resilience mean, exploring how adversity and personal accountability shape lasting success. Dylan shares how his time in prison was a powerful catalyst for growth, driving him to focus on giving back and challenging the norms of the health and wellness industry. They discuss the paradigm shift from steroids and traditional performance enhancers to the groundbreaking world of peptides, cellular medicine, and biohacking—with frank insights on avoiding industry pitfalls and building authentic health from the ground up.

Check out Dylan: https://dylangemelli.com

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Key Takeaways:

• Resilience Means Refusing to Settle: Dylan defines resilience as the ability to bounce back and relentlessly pursue solutions—never accepting "no" or mediocrity, no matter the challenge.

• Cellular Health is Foundational: From diet and stress management to leveraging peptides and biohacking tools, Dylan highlights how true optimization starts with the basics—fixing your mitochondria and gut is where disease prevention begins.

• Accountability Drives Transformation: An honest reflection on his own setbacks revealed the importance of considering others in your choices, being open to change, and using adversity as fuel for your mission.

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