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  • 32. Beauty Science With Dr. Elsa Jungman
    Today we’re talking about beauty science with my favorite skin health expert, Dr. Elsa Jungman, who got her Ph.D. in Skin Pharmacology. Elsa began her career in skin care working in R&D for L’Oréal in Paris and now she owns a clean skin care brand called Elsi. She is my go-to expert on the skin microbiome and she has helped me to overcome my own skin sensitivities.
    On this episode we discuss:
    - the link between skin and mental health
    - environmental factors for skin health
    - the link between hormones and beauty
    - why over 50% of the US population has a skin disorder
    - what a healthy skin microbiome looks like
    - how to stop overgrowth of bad skin bacteria and promote good bacteria
    - why you might want to stop using soap
    - why less is better when it comes to skin products
    - behind the scenes of beauty tech
    - new findings in skin research
    - the best basic skin care routine
    - the most common misconceptions about skin care and skin products
    - what to look out for in your products
    - how to get and maintain youthful, glowing skin from the inside out!
    To connect with Elsa:
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/myelsibeauty
    To check out her skin care products: www.elsibeauty.com
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    Iceland Biohacking Trip:
    https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19
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    38 min
  • 31. Mindfulness Matters With Neil Seligman
    Today’s episode is about one of my favorite biohacking topics - mindfulness! Leading international mindfulness expert, Neil Seligman is here today to teach us about mindfulness meditation, resilience, and corporate wellbeing. Neil is the Founder of The Conscious Professional and the Author of Conscious Leadership and 100 Mindfulness Meditations. As a world-class speaker, he also tours the UK, Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America speaking at conferences and events. The Conscious Professional’s client list includes global blue-chip firms such as Netflix, Accenture, DLA Piper, Warner Brothers, and RBS. Neil’s work is driven by his passion to witness the unfolding of human potential, and the pursuit of excellence.
    On this episode we discuss:
    - what mindfulness really means
    - the sci-fi aspects of meditation
    - how to become a conscious professional
    - why human systems require mindfulness to thrive
    - how to begin a mindfulness practice
    - using mindfulness triggers
    - the benefits of conscious breath
    - the brain-boosting benefits of mindfulness
    - why forgiveness is important for wellbeing
    - the difference between mindfulness and traditional meditation
    - how to cultivate a positive mindset
    - how chronic activity can lead to chronic disease
    - and how we can all benefit from creating little spaces of quiet each day
    To connect with Neil:
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/neil.seligman?igshid=bon1mn08p4nz
    His conscious professional program: http://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    Iceland Biohacking Trip:
    https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19
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    48 min
  • 30. Emotional Intelligence With Dr. Anna Kress
    Today’s episode is about emotional intelligence and Dr Anna Kress is here to teach us about biohacking our emotional health! Dr. Kress is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience in psychotherapy. She completed her training as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University and is now in private practice in Princeton, NJ providing therapy for young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. She also teaches on emotional wellness and manifesting goals. Her work has been quoted and featured in a variety of media, including Cosmopolitan, SUCCESS, Girlboss, Teen Vogue, Yoga Journal, Shape, Parents, and Women’s Health.  
    On this episode we discuss:
    - the difference between the emotional mind and the rational mind
    - what the wise mind is and how to achieve it
    - why you should label your emotions
    - being emotionally hijacked and how to bounce back from it
    - what urge surfing is
    - the difference between being smart and being emotional intelligent
    - how mirror neurons work in emotional regulation
    - Interesting applications of the polyvagal theory
    - how to up and down regulate emotional states
    - skills to help manage intense emotions
    - how probiotics can help you regulate emotions
    - how the gut microbiome is linked to mental health
    - how to use emotions to manifest
    - the power of self compassion
    - and how to wake up in a good mood every day!
    To connect with Dr. Kress:
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/drannaKress
    On the web: www.DrAnnaKress.com
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    Iceland Biohacking Trip:
    https://www.livebeyond.global
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    54 min
  • 29. Health Optimization With Tim Gray
    Today’s episode is all about health optimization and I’m speaking with a world renowned leader in this space, Tim Gray, who is a dedicated health optimizing Biohacker, a psychology specialist, is the founder of the Biohacker London Meetup group and London’s first private Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic, and he is the Founder CEO of the Health Optimisation Summit happening in London this year! Tim is known as the “UK’s leading biohacker” due to his vast knowledge and network in the global health space. Tim is also well known for his detailed tracking of more than 35+ biomarkers per day and advises many well-known influencers, doctors & specialists in the health and wellness space about health hacking.
    On this episode we discuss:
    - what health optimization means
    - hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    - how to supercharge the healing process
    - using technology to mimic nature
    - affordable alternatives for expensive biohacks
    - the five fundamentals of health
    - how optimizing cellular health will make diet obsolete
    - healthy body composition
    - biohacking hormones
    - how to improve hydration and sleep + why these two things are essential for optimal health
    - the all-star lineup at the HO Summit and what to expect at the event
    Plus, if you’re going to the event, Tim has offered a special 20% discount to the BioCurious listeners using code “biocuriouskayla”
    To connect with Tim:
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/timbiohacker
    Health Optimisation Summit: https://summit.healthoptimisation.com?promo=biocuriouskayla
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    Iceland Biohacking Trip:
    https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19
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    46 min
  • 28. Primal Hacking With Thaddeus Owen
    Today we are taking waaaay back - all the way back to our ancestral roots - to talk about Primal Hacking with Thaddeus Owen who is also well known in the biohacking world as “the Primal Hacker”. Since childhood Thaddeus has been an outdoor enthusiast - loving to fish and camp. As an adult, he spent a decade spent developing pharmaceutical products, but hated the idea of putting toxic chemicals into medicines. So he pivoted and engineered a successful work from home assignment applying Tim Ferriss’s 4 Hour Workweek to incorporate more movement, nature and sunshine into his work environment. With a master's degree in Holistic Nutrition ya and a deep understanding of the healing power of nature, Thaddeus was able to heal his anxiety, lower his blood pressure and fix his sleeplessness using biohacking, PrimalHacking, and Qigong. He is also a certified high performance Coach from the first-ever class of what used to be called Bulletproof Coaching.
    On this episode we discuss:
    - how to live an above average life
    - the balance between nature and tech
    - leaning into our biological design
    - important things to know before diving into biohacking
    - how biohacking can stress us out
    - how the modern world weakens our biology and our minds and what we can do about it
    - the truth about mind > matter
    - silent killers lurking in your home
    - the warning you probably ignored in your smart phone
    - how electromagnetic fields effect our biology
    - easy ways to mitigate EMF radiation
    - nature’s vaccine for cancer
    - the basics of circadian biology
    - and the very special window of sunlight that can give you super human powers!
    To connect with Thaddeus:
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/primalhacker?igshid=183caoqxbfv9o
    Primal Hacker: https://primalhacker.com
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    Iceland Biohacking Trip:
    https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19
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    56 min
  • 27. Hybrid Athleticism With Kris Gethin
    Today’s episode is all about biohacking athletic performance! I’m super excited for this episode because I got to pick the brain of a world renowned body builder AND endurance athlete, Kris Gethin who is the founder of Dramatic Transformation Principal training method, the Director and Co-founder of Gethin Gyms, the main male Spokesmodel of Bodybuilding.com, and the CEO of the supplement brand Kaged Muscle. Not only has Kris broken records and inspired millions with his body building achievements, but he has also defied the odds (and physics) to become a top Iron Man athlete as well!
    On this episode we discuss:
    - Hybrid athleticism
    - The benefits of daily cardio for all athletes
    - The importance of strength, stability, mobility, and flexibility
    - The best shoes for proper body mechanics
    - How to “turn on” your feet
    - The ridiculous amount of food that a body building iron man has to eat
    - The best supplements to build muscle and endurance
    - How to maintain muscle mass while training for an endurance race
    - Benefits of probiotic loading
    - The best pre race biohacks
    - Why endurance athletes should be fat adapted
    - Why mental strength is more important than physical strength for athletic performance
    - The concept of discipline > motivation
    - The nuances of modern medicine and the need for instant gratification
    - And why knowledge without mileage is bullshit
    To connect with Kris:
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/krisgethin?igshid=ba8qfo4a5wng
    His podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledge-and-mileage-podcast/id1327658470
    His new book:https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-World-Class-Bodybuilders-Journey/dp/1732116423/ref=nodl_
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    Iceland Biohacking Trip:
    https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19
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    1 hr 8 min
  • 26. Personalized Vitamins With Tye Jensen
    On today’s episode of the BioCurious podcast we are discussing personalized approaches for health optimization with Tye Jensen who is a well known leader in the field of health and wellness, and a successful entrepreneur in the health sector. Tye is originally trained in the biological sciences, but decided to forgo traditional medical school to found multiple startups in the health and nutrition sectors. Currently, he operates ‪BareNutButter.com‬ which is a bulk almond butter company, and is the Head of Business Development at Rootine Vitamins, a consumer biotech company specializing in nutrigenetics and personalized vitamins.
    On this episode we discuss:
    - The most important foundational pillars of health
    - If the “magic pill” really exists
    - Foundational biohacks to try before investing money in advanced biotech
    - Personalizing vitamins based on DNA, lifestyle, and blood nutrient levels
    - Most common genetic mutations that cause micronutrient imbalances
    - How to repurpose your 23 and Me data to better understand your heath status and needs + best DNA analysis software to use
    - Why the nature vs. nurture debate is outdated
    - The most effective ways to improve sleep
    - And how terms like “biohacking” are being misused for marketing
    There’s a TON of great info in this episode, so you might want to take notes! And if you want to learn more about the genetic variants discussed in this episode, please reach out! Tye has a plethora of great resources and visuals that explain the details that he would be happy to share! Also, if you’d like to try Routine Vitamins you can use the code “BIOCURIOUS” for 10% off!
    To connect with Tye:
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/tyejensen
    Routine Vitamins: https://rootinevitamins.com
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    Iceland Biohacking Trip:
    https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19
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    52 min
  • 25. Biohacking Climate Change With Dr. Evguenia Alechine

    Today I’m speaking with a brilliant scientist Evguenia Alechine from Argentina who has a PhD in Biochemistry and a knack for sharing knowledge about health optimization and wellbeing. She’s also a biohacker, digital nomad, and holistic yoga and acroyoga teacher. Today we’re talking about her current research focus, which is climate change. She’s part of a global leadership program called Homeward Bound for women in STEM that aims to change our paradigms around climate change. 

    On this episode you’ll learn: 

    How the first gen biohackers used to do it -before it was called biohacking... Behind the scenes of Selfhacked and the science team that writes their content... How a group of women in STEM are working together to move the needle on climate change... How each of us can make sustainable change for our planet... Why current climate paradigms need to change drastically... The small things that everyone should be doing to help protect our planet... Cool innovations in science that could save the planet... The link between climate change, heath and wellness, and biohacking... How Costa Rica is leading the climate change efforts globally... Where to find information about the efforts happening around climate change and how to get involved... The four questions you can ask yourself that will completely shift your perspective... And how biohacking, leadership, entrepreneurship, and activism all start with personal awareness... 


    Connect with Evguenia: 

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/travelerscientist 

    Web: https://travelerscientist.com 


    Connect with Kayla: 

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd 

    WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com 

    Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19

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    41 min
  • 24. Beyond The Biohacker’s Handbook With Dr. Olli Sovijärvi
    Todays episode is all about holistic health and performance optimization. I’m speaking with one of the authors of the biohacking handbook, Dr Olli Sovijärvi who is one of the pioneers of holistic medicine in Finland. During his career in medicine Dr Sovijärvi worked in primary care, emergency care, and since 2013 at a private clinic that specializes in nutrition and holistic health care. His primary focus now is preventive health and wellbeing. He also teaches on the topics of biohacking, performance optimization, nutrition and gut health.
    On this episode you will hear:
    How the Biohacking handbook was created and how the authors determined what to include in it...
    The difference between anecdotal evidence and quantifiable evidence and why both have value...
    The importance of esoteric health topics...
    How you can be your own health advocate by building your personal evidence base...
    How to determine the credibility of new health innovations that haven’t been heavily researched...
    The fundamental biohacks that everyone should practice...
    Why mitochondria are the key to becoming a high performance human and for treating diseases like MS and autoimmunity...
    Why lifting weights is good for your brain...
    How REM and deep sleep affect your health...
    The most effective ways to biohack more REM and deep sleep...
    The benefits of full body vibration...
    The best biohacks to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and get into a relaxed state...
    The most cost effective biohacks...
    The best free biohacks that anyone can do...
    The morning elixir recipe that will give you superpowers...
    The best fat coffee recipe for sustained energy, balanced blood sugar and brain support...
    Why you shouldn’t take the advice of influencers...
    And the biohacking even that you can’t miss!
    Resources:
    Connect with Olli: https://instagram.com/ollisovijarvi
    Get a copy of the handbook: https://biohackingbook.com
    Attend the Biohacker’s Summit: https://biohackersummit.com
    Deep sleep article: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/sleep-articles/increase-deep-sleep/
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla
    Women’s Biohacking Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com
    BioCurious Website: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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    47 min
  • 23. Biohacking Diabetes And Obesity With Dr. Aastha Kalra
    If you or a loved one have type 2 diabetes and are on insulin, or if you struggle with weight, this episode will be really helpful! And please share it with your friends who might benefit from the information. Today were about biohacking diabetes and obesity with Dr. Aastha Kalra who specializes in obesity medicine and metabolic healthcare. Shes board certified in internal medicine and the physician founder of Weight Zero MD, which focuses on “diabetes reversal.” Dr Kalra implicates sugar as the number one culprit driving the obesity epidemic, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
    On this episode you will hear:
    What lifestyle medicine is and how it can be used to treat chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease...
    How preventative medicine works...
    What diabetes reversal is...
    How to reverse type 2 diabetes naturally without medication...
    The most effective treatment for diabetes and obesity reversal...
    Why fasting is key...
    How glucose metabolism works...
    What insulin resistance is and what causes it...
    Why insulin is typically prescribed for diabetes treatment...
    Why insulin is not the appropriate treatment for diabetes...
    How insulin causes fat storage...
    Why it’s important to pay attention to the glycemic index of foods...
    The difference between simple and complex carbs for glucose metabolism...
    Why people with insulin resistance need to avoid all carbs, including complex carbs...
    The easiest and most effective protocol for intermittent fasting...
    Why snacking is unhealthy...
    Issues with hormonal imbalance and IF...
    The additional health benefits of IF...
    Why a low carb/ketogenic diet should be paired with fasting...
    The key nutritional factor responsible for the obesity and diabetes epidemic...
    The three foods that we should all avoid...
    The difference between medical treatment and true health care...
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    39 min

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Welcome to the Biocurious podcast where you are encouraged to be curious about your biology! Discover secrets of your biology, explore evidence-based biohacks, and learn tangible holistic health…

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