Biohacker's Podcast

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling on coherence, consciousness and the ideas behind Leela Quantum Tech. Philipp shares his path from corporate leadership to exploring intuition and energy practices. Their conversation examines the company's account of its research, questions about its products, and how controls, sample size and statistical significance affect the interpretation of results.

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Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder and CEO of Leela Quantum Tech

Philipp is an entrepreneur and former T-Mobile vice president. In this conversation, he discusses his move from corporate leadership to energy-focused entrepreneurship, his understanding of coherence, and the research programme behind his company's products.

Website: https://leelaq.com
Europe: https://leelaq.de
Research discussed: https://quantumtechresearch.com
Quantum Upgrade: https://quantumupgrade.io
Instagram: @leelaquantum

Guest portrait: Leela Quantum Tech official media kit, https://leelaq.com/media-kit/

- Wellbeing can include a person’s relationship with emotions and intuition alongside physical health habits.
- Personal experiences can motivate exploration without settling questions about mechanisms or effectiveness.
- Coherence is the central concept used to explain the technology discussed in this conversation.
- Physical devices and remote services raise different practical questions about delivery and measurement.
- Combining several interventions makes it harder to identify which one caused a change.
- Laboratory findings in cells do not by themselves establish a treatment’s benefit in people.
- Sham controls, blinding and randomization address different possible sources of bias in an experiment.
- A study’s methods and statistical thresholds deserve attention alongside its abstract and headline result.
- Effect size, variability and sample size all matter when interpreting statistical significance.
- Curiosity is most useful when paired with clear questions and critical appraisal of evidence.

00:00 - Cold Open
00:35 - Biohacker’s Podcast Intro
00:55 - Introducing Philipp and Leela Quantum Tech
01:55 - From corporate life to intuition
04:20 - The idea behind the technology
04:58 - Feeling well and reconnecting with yourself
06:31 - Physical health and inner experience
08:17 - What Philipp means by quantum energy
09:39 - Quantum Upgrade and remote effects
10:54 - A practical question about wound healing
15:20 - Research on cells, ATP and wellbeing
17:20 - Brain studies and EEG measurements
19:44 - Coherence and the nervous system
21:01 - Blocking versus harmonizing EMFs
24:58 - How Philipp describes the blocks
26:48 - Questions about water
29:11 - Water studies and their limitations
31:39 - Comparing research methods
34:30 - Statistical significance and study design
36:24 - Proprietary technology and sham controls
37:04 - Effect size and sample size
38:13 - Combining approaches and staying curious
40:32 - Websites and the HOLOLIFE Summit
42:17 - Outro

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Eduard de Wilde on peakspan, the idea of extending the years you can keep doing what you love, how he healed from a medication-induced anxiety disorder through lifestyle, the 20/80 rule and five dials of his book More Good Years, and why trends in your data matter more than single numbers.

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Eduard de Wilde, author of More Good Years and founder of LiveHelfi and NoordCode

Eduard de Wilde is a Dutch entrepreneur, biohacker and Certified Bulletproof Coach. After the antimalarial Lariam left him with a severe panic and anxiety disorder in 1999, he rebuilt his health through lifestyle and has spent the past two decades bringing biohacking to a wider audience. He founded LiveHelfi, one of Europe's largest biohacking webshops, and the supplement and functional food brand NoordCode, and is also behind a coach training school for health optimization professionals. His book More Good Years is about peakspan: keeping the things you love in your life for as long as possible. He gives a keynote on the book at HOLOLIFE Summit in Amsterdam on 14 and 15 November 2026.

Website: https://www.dewilde.com

Instagram: @eduarddewilde

- Peakspan shifts the goal from adding years to extending the period in which you can still do the things you love.

- Many people say they care less about when they die than about staying able to enjoy their favourite activities, which makes function a more motivating target than lifespan alone.

- A 20/80 approach focuses on the few basics that deliver most of the benefit, while advanced protocols remain optional for enthusiasts.

- Regular bedtimes and a stable circadian rhythm are a foundation that supports energy, mood and recovery.

- Strength training, intervals, cardio and especially mobility help counter age-related muscle loss and keep everyday movement possible later in life.

- Cooking whole foods, limiting ultra-processed products and avoiding large glucose swings covers much of what good nutrition requires, and Mediterranean-style eating has broad research support.

- A system of default habits with room for occasional indulgence tends to be more sustainable than strict perfectionism, which often ends in rebound.

- Mental wellbeing and relationships matter alongside the body, from stress regulation to handling difficult people and deeper emotional work.

- Health data is most useful when you follow long-term trends such as heart rate variability rather than reacting to single readings, and it should support rather than override how you feel.

- Small, consistent habits woven into ordinary days, such as taking the stairs instead of the escalator, compound over decades into more good years.

00:00 - Cold Open

00:56 - Meet Eduard de Wilde

02:12 - Lifespan, healthspan and peakspan

03:41 - Lariam, Cameroon and a panic disorder

05:45 - The psychiatrist's verdict

06:13 - Healing through lifestyle

08:56 - The 20/80 rule

10:07 - Biohacking for non-biohackers

13:33 - How peakspan differs from healthspan

15:17 - Joyspan and reframing wellness

16:50 - The five dials of More Good Years

18:25 - Biohacking 3.0: three layers of the mind

20:41 - Hacking the ego

21:55 - Nutrition tests and the nocebo effect

25:32 - A system of habits beats perfection

27:03 - Sleep, movement, mobility and nutrition

29:41 - Biohacking built into daily life

33:44 - What makes people take charge of their health

35:19 - His mother, the original biohacker

38:41 - Technology that simulates nature

39:48 - Infrared, HeartMath and HRV trends

42:23 - The tests worth doing

46:07 - When to overrule your data

48:24 - Informed consumers and the medical system

52:10 - Where to find the book and products

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Susan Bratton on sexual health as a factor of longevity, why intimacy can keep getting better with age, sexual regenerative therapies and pleasure tools, smarter STI testing, and the aphrodisiacs worth trying first.

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Susan Bratton, intimacy expert and CEO of Better Lover

Susan Bratton is a pleasure-based sex educator with more than two decades of experience. A former Silicon Valley tech executive, she has written 44 books and programs, including Sexual Soulmates and Relationship Magic, which have reached more than 1.5 million people. She is CEO of Better Lover, Personal Life Media and The20, and speaks at longevity conferences around the world about intimacy as the fourth factor of longevity. She speaks at HOLOLIFE Summit in Amsterdam on 14 and 15 November 2026 with the talk I'm A Holosexual, Are You?

Website: https://betterlover.com

Instagram: @susanbratton

- Sexual health belongs in the longevity conversation, since reproductive and sexual function tend to track overall vitality.

- Sex does not have to decline with age, because technique, communication and intimate wellness are skills that can keep improving over a lifetime.

- Learning a structured practice first, much like a yoga or martial arts form, makes it easier to explore and improvise later.

- Simple communication habits, such as sharing the best moment of a shared experience and giving audible feedback, help partners understand what feels good.

- Performance anxiety is common and can affect erections and orgasm, and it often stems from not knowing what to do rather than from a physical problem.

- Arousal depends on blood flow in every body, so circulation, nitric oxide and nutrition deserve attention as people age.

- Options for restoring sexual tissue range from low-cost pumps and red light to lasers, PRP and stem cells, but evidence varies and the right choice depends on the problem and the budget.

- Standard STI screening often misses infections such as Mycoplasma genitalium, and incubation periods mean the timing of a test matters as much as the panel.

- Botanicals such as maca, fenugreek, tribulus, tongkat ali and cacao may support libido for some people, effects vary and cycling may help, while some, like yohimbe, carry real cardiovascular risks.

- Treating intimacy as a learnable, lifelong part of health and relationships may support connection, wellbeing and a fuller life.

00:00 - Cold Open

00:48 - Sexual Health as a Longevity Marker

02:42 - From Silicon Valley Executive to Intimacy Expert

04:21 - The Upward Pleasure Spiral

05:08 - The Orgasmonaut

06:07 - Better in Bed With Age

07:19 - Why Intimacy Needs a Protocol

10:30 - Retention, Ejaculation and Chemistry

13:19 - Tantra Versus Practical Lovemaking

15:27 - Bedroom Communication and Moaning

17:42 - Autoeroticism and Narcissism

19:20 - Performance Anxiety

21:04 - Partners, Polarity and Synergy

25:29 - The Sex Life Bucket List

28:39 - Risks, Porn and Dopamine

31:23 - Sexual Biohacking and Reversing Atrophy

33:50 - Vaginal Lasers, Stem Cells and Red Light

37:21 - Matching Therapies to Your Budget

39:42 - Pleasure Tools and Desensitization Myths

43:49 - Sex Tech and AI

46:51 - Quantified Intimacy

49:21 - Ovarian Health and Menstruating at 65

51:26 - STI Testing and Fluid-Bonded Circles

58:41 - Aphrodisiacs and Botanicals

1:05:20 - Becoming Holosexual: Her Amsterdam Talk

1:07:06 - Sexuality and a Whole Life

1:08:32 - A Fantastic Time to Be Alive

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Sorin Schiller on turning a past of crime and a near-fatal low point into a life of service, why authenticity is more sustainable than people pleasing, how to process trauma, and why peace needs power.

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Sorin Schiller, founder of Scientifically Savage

Sorin Schiller grew up without parents, in foster care and with relatives in Romania, and found more safety in the Transylvanian forest than among people. He spent years in crime across five countries before a second chance at 25. Without finishing high school, he later worked his way up at a pharmaceutical company before leaving to teach what he calls the Scientifically Savage method, which blends science, nature and self-awareness. Known online as the protect your peace guy, he speaks at HOLOLIFE Summit in Amsterdam on 14 and 15 November 2026 with the talk Power in Peace.

Website: https://scientificallysavage.com

Instagram: @scisavage

- Pleasing others costs willpower twice, once to suppress what you want and once to do what you think others want, and that drain can feed burnout.

- Being authentic can be a practical strategy rather than a luxury, because it frees energy for growth, fun and meaningful work.

- Lasting change tends to come from genuine interest or from painful experience, and long suffering often becomes the passion that drives it.

- Anxiety reflects uncertainty, and building trust in yourself through new skills, physical challenges and experience may help keep it in check.

- Self-sabotage usually feels like self-soothing in the moment and is only recognised in hindsight.

- Owning your part in what went wrong gives you a starting point for change, while blaming others keeps the loop going.

- A strong enough reason to change, often service to something beyond yourself, makes the discomfort of new habits easier to endure.

- Giving feels good and builds reciprocal relationships, but directing generosity toward people who appreciate it helps prevent resentment.

- Receiving something you did not ask for creates a pull to give back, which is why gifts and favours shape behaviour more than people notice.

- Balance between giving and receiving, effort and rest, and competence and care supports a steadier life, and power used well can serve peace.

00:00 - Cold Open

00:48 - Introducing Sorin Schiller

02:05 - Authenticity as a Strategy Against Burnout

03:25 - The Feral Part: Standing Your Ground

04:26 - Growing Up Without Parents in Transylvania

05:43 - A Life of Crime and a Second Chance at 25

06:51 - A Commitment to Give Others a Chance

07:25 - From Pharma Promotions to Walking Away

08:53 - The Wounded Healer

10:32 - Change Comes From Genuine Interest or Trauma

12:05 - Anxiety, Trust and the Hippocampus

13:17 - Self-Sabotage and the Uncomfortable Truth

14:31 - Processing Trauma by Finding Yourself Guilty

16:23 - Finding a Strong Enough Why

17:27 - Is Service Just People Pleasing?

19:13 - Appreciation and Being Useful, Not Used

20:48 - Why Receiving Feels Uncomfortable

22:00 - Taking Without Giving and Depression

23:03 - Kindness as an Investment

23:55 - Ayni, Karma and Reciprocity

25:23 - When the Character Outgrows the Person

27:25 - Authenticity for Selfish Reasons

29:02 - Identity, Labels and Belonging

30:14 - Aggression, Creativity and Rebellion

31:08 - Extreme Masculine and Feminine Online

33:34 - Athena and the Balance of Masculine and Feminine

36:40 - Learning to Receive

37:12 - Attachment Styles and Acting From Service

38:29 - Power in Peace at HOLOLIFE Summit Amsterdam

39:48 - Power as the Ability to Affect

41:15 - Closing Words

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Valerie Orsoni on reversing "irreversible" conditions, why one biomarker never tells the whole story, her biohacking room and peptide experiences, and why chasing perfection backfires.

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Valerie Orsoni, biohacker and author, ValBiohacker

Valerie Orsoni has been biohacking since 1998. She has written 56 books, has been named one of the Top 50 Longevity Leaders and ranks number one on the Longevity World Cup leaderboard, with a biological age measured at 22.9 years below her chronological age. Born in Corsica and raised in Provence, she has lived in San Francisco for 26 years. She has climbed more than 45 peaks, skied to the South Pole and logged around 350 dives. In this conversation she describes how she approached juvenile arthritis, lung problems and brain lesions she was told were irreversible, and why she believes refusing to identify with an illness is part of getting better. She speaks at HOLOLIFE Summit in Amsterdam on 14 and 15 November 2026 with the talk Reversing the Irreversible.

Website: https://www.valbiohacker.com

Instagram: @valerieorsoni

- A single number such as grip strength, VO2 max or cystatin C cannot define how well someone is ageing, so biomarkers are best read together and in personal context.

- HbA1c depends on how long red blood cells live, so people with long-lived red cells can read as prediabetic while their blood sugar control is normal.

- Common genetic variants can keep CRP elevated without meaningful inflammation, which is why genetic context can explain a stubborn lab value.

- Cystatin C is gaining attention as a kidney marker in biological age clocks, and some clinicians consider it more informative than eGFR alone.

- Food quality, seasonal eating and the daily walking, carrying and socialising around meals may matter as much as the diet itself.

- Gray-market peptides can contain bacterial contamination and endotoxins, so anything injectable carries real risk and belongs under medical supervision.

- Personal recoveries described in the episode, from brain lesions to joint and eye problems, are individual experiences rather than evidence of what works for everyone.

- Self-treatment should never replace diagnosis, and a doctor should assess persistent symptoms, ear infections or neurological signs.

- Piling up protocols and fearing every missed habit can raise stress and undo benefits, while social connection and enjoyment also support health.

- The foundations of sleep, food, movement, stress management and relationships come before any device, supplement or peptide, and consistent small choices compound over a lifetime.

00:00 - Cold Open

00:54 - Welcome

01:56 - Biohacking Since 1986

03:13 - Keto Smart, Croissants and the Mediterranean

07:16 - Stop Bragging About Numbers

09:14 - Mountains, Bikes and Antarctica

11:25 - Kilimanjaro, 28 Years Later

12:45 - Minus 22.9 Years on the Bortz Clock

14:28 - When CRP Lies: Genes and Context

16:15 - Born Old: Reversing Juvenile Arthritis

18:30 - Inside the Biohacking Room

20:22 - Salt Therapy and a VO2 Max From 29 to 40

22:34 - Eat Wrong, Live Better

25:15 - 100 Supplements a Day and a Binder Month

26:42 - Improving Vision by 18%

30:42 - The Antidote to Sitting

32:48 - Peptides: Quality, Endotoxins and a Torn Shoulder

36:45 - Challenges as Fuel

39:13 - Don't Chase Perfection

42:00 - Healthcare in the US and Europe

47:07 - Moomin and Neurosonic

48:33 - Naps, No Phone and Doing Nothing

50:29 - Meet Valerie at HOLOLIFE Summit

52:31 - Reversing the Irreversible

54:23 - Don't Call It "My" Illness

58:04 - Closing

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Masahisa Miwa on atomic hydrogen inhalation, hydrogen goggles for the eyes and brain, device quality and the Japanese meaning of ikigai.

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Masahisa Miwa, Vice President, Miwa Kankyo

Masahisa Miwa is an educator, entrepreneur and the vice president of Miwa Kankyo, the Japanese family company behind the My Mother HHO hydrogen inhaler. The company was founded by his mother, Yuko, who holds the device patent, and its hydrogen and oxygen inhalation systems are used in more than 200 clinics and wellness locations in Japan. He began his career in detoxification and rehabilitation programmes, later founded a language school in Japan, and has led the development of Japanese HHO inhalation systems since 2020. In this conversation he explains how the device and its goggles work, why the company talks about atomic rather than molecular hydrogen, and what it means to approach health through the Japanese idea of ikigai.

Website: https://www.miwakankyo.com

Instagram: @miwakankyo and @hanajimba

- Hydrogen is the smallest molecule in nature, which is why it is studied as an antioxidant that may reach tissues other compounds cannot, although most human evidence so far comes from small trials.

- Hydrogen and oxygen (HHO) inhalation devices deliver a mix of roughly two parts hydrogen to one part oxygen, which differs from breathing pure molecular hydrogen gas.

- Claims that atomic or nano-sized hydrogen outperforms molecular hydrogen rest mainly on manufacturer measurements and early research and still need independent, peer-reviewed confirmation.

- Selective neutralisation of the hydroxyl radical, one of the most damaging reactive oxygen species, is the most widely cited mechanism behind hydrogen's antioxidant effects.

- Eye and skin uses such as hydrogen goggles and hydrogen baths are an interesting area, but published human data on them remain limited.

- Protocols that mobilise heavy metals are best paired with binders and medical guidance, because mobilised metals can redistribute in the body before they are excreted.

- Hydrogen generators differ widely in electrode material, gas output and safety engineering, so device quality matters as much as the idea itself.

- Hydrogen is a flammable gas, which makes documented safety testing an important criterion when choosing a device.

- The effects on autoimmune disease, autism and scars mentioned in the conversation are preliminary or anecdotal and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

- Lasting health habits, like the Japanese idea of ikigai, grow from a sense of purpose and daily craftsmanship rather than from quick fixes.

00:00 - Cold Open

00:32 - Welcome

01:44 - Why Breathe Hydrogen?

03:23 - Goggles, Eyes and the Brain

05:11 - The Family Business Behind My Mother

06:33 - Atomic vs. Molecular Hydrogen

11:15 - Use Cases: From Jet Lag to Recovery

12:05 - Eye Recovery in National Volleyball

14:37 - Lymphatic Flow and the Cranium

16:58 - How Much Is Too Much?

18:18 - Biomarkers and Heavy Metals

22:42 - Hydrogen Baths, Skin and Hair

26:02 - Energy, Mitochondria and ATP

27:09 - Cheap Hydrogen Bottles vs. Medical Devices

32:00 - Inside the Machine

34:27 - Inflammation and Immunity

37:14 - Wound Healing and Gut Health

42:00 - Children's Health

45:08 - Why Japan Takes Hydrogen Seriously

46:09 - Dr. Emoto and the Structure of Water

49:01 - Meet Miwa at HOLOLIFE Summit

49:20 - Why "My Mother"?

50:27 - Durability and Maintenance

53:19 - The Japanese Meaning of Ikigai

58:10 - Closing

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Don Diablo on fear as fuel, discipline, fasting and building a creative legacy.

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Don Diablo, DJ, producer, artist and founder of HEXAGON

Don Diablo is a Dutch DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist who released his first record at 13 and helped shape the Future House sound. He founded HEXAGON, the label, community and fashion brand built around his symbol, has designed apparel for Star Wars and Stranger Things, and has taken his work into fine art. In this conversation he shares how discipline, fasting and a relentless relationship with fear have carried him from a childhood heart and lung diagnosis to a three-decade career, and why he believes the future of creativity belongs to people who train new tools on their own story.

Website: https://www.dondiablo.com

Instagram: @dondiablo

Cover photo of Don Diablo: Jessey Hexagon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

- Fear can work as a signal of growth, because the decisions that feel most uncertain are often where the largest personal and creative progress happens.

- Consistent discipline and daily structure, more than talent alone, are presented as the foundation for sustained creative output.

- Reserving the first hours of the day for body-focused routines before checking messages may reduce reactive stress, although the best timing depends on individual chronotype.

- The extended water fasts and very short sleep described in the conversation are personal practices rather than evidence-based recommendations and carry real risks without medical supervision.

- During fasting the body shifts from glucose toward fat-derived ketones as its main fuel, an adaptation that evolved to help humans survive food scarcity.

- Avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and declining sponsorships that conflict with personal values, protects both health and credibility.

- Early adversity can become lasting motivation, but a drive to prove oneself is more sustainable when paired with self-acceptance.

- Creative success is better measured by the honesty and quality of the work than by trends, streaming numbers or social media validation.

- AI tools extend creativity most when they are trained on a person's own body of work and used deliberately, rather than used to replace original authorship.

- Lasting impact comes from who a person is and how they influence others, and growth requires repeatedly stepping into what feels frightening.

00:00 - Cold Open

00:43 - Welcome Don Diablo

01:33 - Avicii's Legacy and the Hexagon

03:05 - Nature, Hexagons and Technology

04:09 - Morning Routines Without Burnout

05:05 - Discipline, Little Sleep and Fasting

07:36 - One Meal a Day and Metabolism

10:28 - No Alcohol, No Cigarettes

11:10 - Childhood and a Second Chance

12:44 - The Wounded Healer

13:21 - Losing His Father, Finding His Sound

16:04 - Saying No to Big Sponsors

16:57 - A Message to the Next Generation

18:47 - What Real Success Means

20:19 - Everything Is a Remix

21:58 - AI, Copying and Artistry

25:27 - Artistry in Everything You Do

27:32 - AI as Collective Consciousness

30:22 - Creating With Your Own Data

34:23 - Legacy and Dying Twice

36:15 - Fear Is the Fuel

37:03 - From Fashion to Fine Art

39:35 - Closing Words

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Michael Suwa on Japanese biohacking tech and traditions.

Michael Suwa, General Manager, Cryo Tokyo

Is aging truly an unavoidable destiny? What if the process of aging could be rewritten by our own hands? This talk explores how Cryotherapy and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy are opening new frontiers in youth and vitality. Beyond medical data and theory, it shares real stories of athletes, innovators, and everyday people using these technologies to enhance performance, accelerate recovery, and experience youthful energy unbound by age. By awakening our cells through cold and energy, we can unlock human resilience and redefine the very concept of aging — not simply extending lifespan, but infusing life into our years.

Learn more about Cryo Tokyo: https://cryo.tokyo/en/home/

Instagram: @tokyocryo

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- Cryotherapy uses brief, intense cold air exposure to rapidly cool skin layers and reduce pain sensitivity.

- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy modulates nitric oxide production to improve vascular tone and tissue repair.

- Red light therapy stimulates mitochondria via cytochrome c oxidase to increase ATP production and cellular energy.

- Combining cryotherapy, PEMF, and red light therapy creates a synergistic effect by targeting multiple cellular pathways.

- These technologies act as hormetic stressors that trigger the body's natural recovery and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

- Cryotherapy can reduce inflammation by lowering interleukin levels and stimulating endogenous opioid activity.

- Red light therapy may assist with mood regulation, sleep quality, and mimicking sunlight exposure for vitamin D synthesis.

- Supplementing with creatine can enhance the efficacy of these therapies by increasing intracellular phosphocreatine availability.

- A "laziness principle" in biohacking emphasizes using efficient technology to achieve recovery rather than relying solely on physical endurance.

- Optimal human performance requires a balance between high-intensity stimulation and intentional recovery practices.

00:13 - Cryotherapy Pioneer in Japan

02:48 - First Cryo Tokyo Breakthrough

05:24 - The Synergy of Three Therapies

07:46 - How Red Light Works

11:55 - Technical Recovery Mechanisms

16:47 - Best Recovery Protocol

21:00 - Creatine and Brain Energy

25:05 - Japan’s Biohacking Mindset

26:36 - Laziness as Innovation

34:38 - Reconnecting with Nature

38:09 - Quiet Preparation Matters

41:31 - Modern Japanese Wellness Stack

43:21 - Balance Performance and Recovery

47:06 - Sauna Culture and Hot Springs

52:36 - What Cryo Tokyo Offers

55:26 - Cryotherapy’s Japanese Origins

57:10 - Find Cryo Tokyo Online

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Dr. Chris Bachtsetzis.

Dr. Chris Bachtsetzis is a lifestyle and longevity medicine specialist with an MD from the University of Nicosia, a PhD in Occupational Safety and Health, and the European Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine. He has worked with leading international wellness organizations including the Chenot Group and the Kusnacht Practice AG in Switzerland. Currently at the Longevity Center Europe in Zürich, he develops personalized health strategies focused on preventive healthcare, gut health, orthomolecular medicine, and vitality optimization to enhance healthspan and promote healthy aging

Learn more about Zepter at https://www.zepter.com and follow https://drchrismd.com

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00:12 - Welcome to Biohacker's Podcast

01:48 - Exploring Polarization Technology

05:03 - Understanding Buckminster Fullerene

06:36 - Applications of Bioptron Hyperlight

09:55 - The Role of Polarization in Healing

13:31 - Benefits of Photobiomodulation

16:28 - Addressing Blue Light Concerns

18:39 - Aesthetic Benefits of C60

25:45 - Delving into Fullerene Science

30:46 - Antioxidant Properties of C60

32:49 - Innovations in Material Science

38:29 - C60 in Medical Applications

42:39 - Light Therapy for Skin Conditions

45:40 - The Future of Light as Medicine

01:02:18 - Closing Thoughts on Longevity

01:08:35 - Thank You for Listening

In this episode of the Biohacker's Podcast, Teemu Arina speaks with Matt Maruca, founder and CEO of Ra Optics, to examine the critical role light plays in human biology.

Matt reframes light as a primary biological input that regulates circadian rhythm, hormone production, mitochondrial efficiency, and sleep quality. He explains how excessive exposure to artificial blue light (especially after sunset!) disrupts melatonin release and contributes to metabolic dysfunction, poor recovery, and chronic fatigue. Ra Optics was founded to address these challenges through scientifically engineered eyewear that selectively filters harmful wavelengths while preserving beneficial light.

The discussion moves beyond blue light fear-mongering into practical circadian strategy. Matt emphasizes the importance of bright, full-spectrum light exposure during the day to anchor biological timing, while advocating warm, low-intensity lighting in the evening to support sleep. He highlights the role of red and near-infrared light in mitochondrial energy production and recovery, and cautions against low-quality lenses that distort vision or block indiscriminately.

Looking forward, Matt envisions a future where personalized light environments - integrated with sleep and performance data - become central to health optimization. The episode concludes with a shared message: improving light hygiene is one of the highest-leverage, lowest-effort interventions available in modern biohacking.

Learn more about Ra Optics at https://raoptics.com and follow Matt on Instagram: @thelightdiet!

This conversation was recorded in October 2025.

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Key moments and takeaways:

00:00 – Introduction by Teemu Arina

01:10 - Matt Maruca and the story of Raw Optics

02:25 - Matt’s early health struggles

04:00 - The impact of artificial light on health and well-being

05:30 - The importance of aligning with natural circadian rhythms

06:50 - Overview of the unique lenses produced by Ra Optics

08:30 - Matt reflects on his experience at the 2018 Biohacker Summit

10:20 - How mitochondrial dysfunction became a central focus for Matt

12:15 - The limitations of Western medicine

14:00 - Epigenetics and the relationship between diet, environment, and health

16:00 - Mitochondrial function: the basis for energy production and health

18:45 - How light frequency affects our biology and promotes healing

20:30 - Matt’s collaboration with Dr. Jack Cruz and other luminaries in the field

22:45 - The role of blue light in circadian rhythm regulation

25:00 - Blue light as a form of environmental toxin and its consequences

27:15 - Insights from Dr. Alexander Wunsch on photobiology and light effects

30:00 - The dynamics of melatonin production and its health implications

32:30 - Differentiating between blue light protection and traditional eye care

34:15 - Understanding the types of blue light blocking lenses: sunset and daylight

37:30 - The science behind Ra Optics’ lenses and their effectiveness

40:00 - Testimonials from professional athletes using the eyewear

42:45 - Discussion on emerging products: BlueSync lenses and their features

45:15 - How lifestyle adaptations enhance wellness beyond dietary changes

48:00 - The importance of community and collaboration in the biohacking field

50:00 - Stylish designs of Ra Optics and celebrity collaborations

52:15 - Viewer testimonials and personal experiences with the products

55:00 - Conclusion and where to find more information on Ra Optics