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Heart disease doesn't always arrive the way we expect—especially for women.

It's not always the dramatic, chest-clutching "Hollywood" moment. More often, it's subtle. Easy to dismiss. Fatigue you explain away. Breathlessness you ignore. A quiet signal your body is sending… that no one has taught you to recognise.

In this episode, I sit down with leading cardiologist Dr Ross Walker to unpack why so many women are still missing the early warning signs of heart disease—and what's driving this disconnect.

We go deep into the biology, the blind spots in modern medicine, and the everyday habits quietly shaping your long-term cardiovascular risk.

Because the truth is—most heart disease doesn't start in a hospital. It starts years earlier, in ways most women never see coming.

🎧 Episode Chapters

00:00 — The Question That Changes Everything Is modern medicine making us healthier… or just better at managing disease?

01:45 — The Prevention Gap No One's Fixing Why we're still reacting to disease instead of stopping it early

04:30 — The 5 Keys That Determine 80% of Your Health Simple, overlooked, and rarely followed

08:10 — Why Most People Ignore Their Health (Until It's Too Late) The psychology behind self-sabotage

12:00 — Stress: The Hidden Trigger Behind Heart Attacks Why your risk can spike dramatically in moments of stress

16:30 — The Different Types of Stress Damaging Your Heart Emotional, physical, chemical—and why they all matter

20:30 — Why Women Experience Heart Disease Differently The symptoms that don't fit the "textbook"

24:20 — The Silent Signals Women Are Missing Fatigue, breathlessness, and subtle warning signs

28:00 — Menopause & The Sudden Shift in Risk What changes after 35—and accelerates after menopause

32:10 — Cholesterol: What You've Been Told Is Incomplete Why total cholesterol means very little

36:40 — Inflammation: The Real Driver of Disease? What's happening beneath the surface

41:20 — Statins: Overprescribed or Essential? Where the truth actually sits

45:10 — Diet Myths That Are Still Circulating Low-fat, processed foods, and what's actually causing harm

49:00 — 10,000 Steps? Why That Target Doesn't Matter What effective movement really looks like

52:30 — Supplements for Heart Health: What's Worth It What actually moves the needle (and what doesn't)

56:30 — Wearables: Helpful Tool or Health Anxiety Trigger? When data helps—and when it backfires

59:00 — The Non-Negotiables for Protecting Your Heart What actually matters long-term

01:01:30 — What It Really Means to Live Well Longer A perspective shift most people miss

CONNECT WITH DR ROSS WALKER

• Website: https://www.drrosswalker.com/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRossWalkerCardiologist/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrosswalker/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

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If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

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If you've ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there, lost your train of thought mid-sentence, or felt like your brain just isn't working the way it used to, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I sit down with Lauren Dewsbury, who is currently completing her PhD in brain health and dementia risk reduction, to unpack the emerging research on creatine for brain fog, mood, sleep, and cognitive resilience in midlife women.

Most of us have only ever heard creatine spoken about in the context of the gym to support muscle, strength and performance. But the science Lauren is exploring goes far beyond that.

We talk about why menopause is not just a hormonal shift, but a major neurological transition, and how changes in oestrogen can alter the way the brain produces and uses energy. That's where creatine becomes so interesting.

Lauren shares how this simple, accessible supplement may help support memory, word recall, emotional regulation, sleep-deprived cognition, and the mental sharpness so many women feel slipping during perimenopause and post-menopause.

We also go deep into her Australia-wide clinical trial currently studying creatine in post-menopausal women with subjective cognitive decline and elevated dementia risk.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Why creatine for the brain, not just muscle 01:31 – How creatine supports cognitive function and ATP production 04:11 – Why menopause is a neurological transition 08:24 – Is HRT enough for brain fog and cognition? 10:15 – Why post-menopausal women with cognitive decline are the focus 11:45 – Can creatine help reduce future dementia risk? 13:14 – The global impact of menopause-related brain fog 16:02 – Why workplaces need to better support midlife women 18:16 – Inside Lauren's clinical trial: what cognition markers she's measuring 20:48 – Creatine for emotional regulation and mood 22:20 – How creatine helps after a bad night's sleep 23:59 – Why women may respond better to creatine than men 26:52 – Why midlife women may benefit more than younger women 28:40 – The brain-muscle longevity connection 30:22 – What to look for in a creatine supplement 32:02 – The biggest creatine myths: kidneys, bloating, and "gym bros" 34:30 – Brain health dosing: 5g vs 10g vs 20g 38:09 – How participants qualify for the trial 40:26 – Why the study is Australia-wide and fully remote 42:21 – What positive findings could change for women's healthcare 43:24 – What women can do right now for brain fog 49:11 – Final thoughts: should every midlife woman try creatine?

CONNECT WITH LAUREN DEWSBURY

• Instagram: @menocogtrial & @lauren_dewsburyphd

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast

What high-achieving women need to know about nervous system safety, burnout, and the trauma stored in the body

In the biohacking world, we often talk about optimisation—better sleep, sharper focus, hormone balance, longevity protocols, and peak performance.

But what if the real foundation of all of it isn't discipline… it's safety?

In this deeply important conversation, Azra sits down with Cate Zoltan, co-founder of Quiet Retreats, Undo app, and practitioner in body-based, trauma-informed meditation, to unpack the difference between true resilience and nervous system overdrive.

Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women mistake drive for strength, when in reality it may be a trauma response rooted in unresolved fear, grief, burnout, or chronic stress.

This episode dives into how trauma lives in the body, why traditional meditation can sometimes feel activating rather than calming, and how body-based stillness may be the missing link in healing.

If you've ever felt like you can't switch off, constantly override your body, or wear resilience like a badge of honour while secretly feeling exhausted—this conversation will land deeply.

ABOUT CATE

Cate Zoltan is an entrepreneur and wellness innovator with more than 25 years' experience across wellness, hospitality and technology. The co-founder of Quiet Retreats and the Undo app she works at the intersection of longevity and mental health. Her body-first approach to wellbeing through Natural Meditation is informed by decades of personal practice and trauma recovery. Cate advises Boutique Luxury Hotels & Spas on silence-led wellbeing to support deep renewal and preventative health.

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Why nervous system safety comes before optimisation Azra opens on grief, trauma, and why no protocol lands when the body doesn't feel safe.

01:06 — Why traditional meditation didn't work Cate shares the personal moment she realised conventional meditation wasn't resonating.

03:32 — The body-mind connection and how trauma lives in the body How physical pain, deep tissue work, and unresolved memory patterns led to body-based healing.

07:24 — Why meditation starts in the body, not the mind The key distinction between thought-based meditation and feeling-based stillness.

11:22 — Body scanning vs true embodied meditation Why technique can sometimes keep people disconnected from what they actually feel.

14:19 — Why people sit for hours in body-based meditation The surprising reason stillness becomes something the body craves rather than resists.

18:25 — What to do when meditation brings up overwhelm or trauma How people move through the "stuck" point when painful sensations arise.

21:59 — True resilience vs nervous system overdrive A must-listen section for high-achieving women who pride themselves on pushing through.

26:27 — Is ambition sometimes a trauma response? The hidden role of drive, distraction, and suppressed emotional memory.

31:35 — Why most people have forgotten how to listen to the body Azra shares trauma statistics and why stillness can feel threatening.

33:04 — When fear in meditation is actually trauma resurfacing Cate explains why the body remembers distress long after the mind moves on.

38:30 — Are there different degrees of trauma? A nuanced conversation around childhood trauma, fear, shame, and emotional memory.

43:35 — How silent retreats create a safe space for healing What makes trauma-informed retreat environments so effective for nervous system repair.

47:00 — What it feels like when the body finally feels safe The emotional reward of facing sensations without the story.

CONNECT WITH CATE ZOLTAN

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cate-zoltan/

• Website: https://bit.ly/4upNOuM https://www.undoapp.com/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast

What if the reason we age isn't simply "getting older," but a biological switch that deliberately turns down our DNA repair systems around midlife?

In this mind-expanding conversation, I sit down with longevity researcher Dr Derek Richard to unpack the emerging science behind DNA damage, inflammation, cancer risk, and why age itself remains the number one driver of chronic disease.

We explore the provocative idea that many of us begin to downregulate key DNA repair pathways around age 40, while centenarians may never experience this switch at all.

Dr Richard shares the breakthrough research behind human SSB1, the guardian of genomic integrity, and the biotech work underway to develop a therapeutic that may help switch DNA repair back on.

We also go deep on:

• the DNA damage–cancer connection
• why ageing is still not classified as a disease
• rapamycin, metformin, NAD, NMN and the longevity supplement debate
• the role of lifestyle versus therapeutics
• why healthspan—not just lifespan—is the real goal

If you've ever wondered whether we can truly influence how we age, this episode will change the way you think about your biology.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Why ageing may begin with DNA damage 03:58 Meet SSB1: the guardian of your genome 06:45 The age-40 DNA repair switch 08:10 The drug designed to turn repair pathways back on 11:55 Should ageing be classified as a disease? 17:10 Healthspan vs lifespan: what actually matters 18:40 Rapamycin, mTOR and calorie restriction 22:00 Metformin, inflammation and glucose control 23:15 The supplement quality problem: NMN, NR and NAD 28:55 DNA damage, cancer and accelerated ageing 38:05 Epigenetics, sirtuins and biological age reversal 41:10 Can exercise naturally increase NAD? 43:00 Lifestyle first: what really moves the dial

CONNECT WITH DR DEREK RICHARD

• LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/derek-richard-38144a5b

• Website: https://www.carf.org.au/our-team/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast

Women are exhausted and they think it's because they're doing too much, but what if it's more about what's happening in our minds?

In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra sits down with mindset coach, author and host of The Life of Greatness podcast, Sarah Grynberg, for a conversation about stress, burnout, and the silent beliefs that keep women stuck in cycles of overdoing and under-nourishing themselves.

Sarah shares the story of her own turning point — walking away from a high-pressure media career after burnout forced her to confront a difficult truth: everything in her life looked successful from the outside, yet it felt deeply misaligned on the inside.

They discuss the psychology of stress, why so many of us unconsciously stay in it, and the belief Sarah sees most often keeping women trapped: "I'm not enough."

Together, Azra and Sarah explore the deeper drivers behind burnout, why boundaries feel so hard to set, and how midlife often becomes the moment women finally stop and ask: Is this actually the life I want?

This episode is a powerful reminder that living well longer isn't just about physical health. It's about learning how to step out of the stress patterns we've normalised and building a life that feels aligned, purposeful and deeply energising.

CHAPTERS

02:00 Sarah's burnout and the moment everything changed 05:00 Why external success doesn't always equal fulfilment 07:15 "For change to occur, you need to change" 08:50 What greatness actually means 10:15 The myth that greatness requires high performance 11:30 Are women living lives that aren't truly theirs? 14:00 Boundaries as medicine 16:10 Are we addicted to stress? 18:20 Why you can't change people who don't want to change 19:30 The belief keeping women stuck: "I'm not enough" 21:30 The long-term cost of constantly caring for everyone else 23:00 Why women collapse when they finally stop 25:30 How to interrupt negative thinking patterns 27:50 Setting boundaries without fearing being disliked 29:30 Vulnerability vs oversharing 33:00 Sarah's daily non-negotiables for a life of greatness 36:50 Why stillness and meditation matter 38:15 Motivation, purpose and creating work you love 42:20 The bravest thing a woman can do in midlife 46:00 Lessons from interviewing hundreds of thought leaders 51:00 Why protecting your mind from media overload matters 54:50 What it means to live well longer

CONNECT WITH SARAH GRYNBERG

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgrynberg/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgrynberg

• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/sarahgrynberg

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sarahgrynberg

• Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast

We've built a world designed for comfort — climate-controlled homes, sitting for long periods of time, ultra-processed food, instant gratification, endless scrolling.

And it's quietly destroying our health.

In this episode, Azra sits down with functional Functional Medical Pracitioner Richard Game to unpack why modern life is biologically mismatched to our evolution and how doing hard things might be the ultimate biohack for longevity, stress resilience and cognitive health.

From gut dysfunction and burnout to VO₂ max, peptides and preventative full-body MRIs, this conversation goes deep into what it really means to live well longer.

If you care about performance, brain health, mobility, hormones or simply not becoming another chronic disease statistic this one is essential listening.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why Comfort Is Quietly Killing Us 02:15 – From Patient to Practitioner: Richard's Health Journey 06:40 – Functional Medicine vs Western Medicine 10:05 – Imposter Syndrome & Doing Hard Things 15:50 – The Evolutionary Mismatch Behind Modern Disease 20:35 – Ultra-Processed Foods & Gut Dysfunction 27:10 – Burnout, Chronic Fatigue & Dysautonomia 35:00 – The Quick-Fix Culture Problem 41:30 – Genetics vs Lifestyle: What Actually Drives Disease 47:20 – Biohacking Tools: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Ice Baths & Stress Resilience 52:45 – Wearables, HRV & What Your Data Really Means 58:30 – The Longevity Markers That Matter Most 1:04:15 – Strength, Power & Bone Density (Especially for Women) 1:10:40 – Peptides & The Future of Optimisation 1:18:20 – Neurodegeneration Prevention Strategies 1:24:10 – Where To Start If You Feel Overwhelmed 1:28:45 – What It Really Means To Live Well Longer

CONNECT WITH RICHARD GAME

WEBSITE: https://www.richard-game.com/about

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/evolvedhealth/

LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamerichard/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast

What if burnout isn't a failure of discipline — but a failure of alignment?

In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra sits down with wellness architect and retreat founder Damian Chaparro for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, purpose, emotional fitness, and why most people are chasing longevity in completely the wrong way.

Damian shares his unconventional journey from corporate tech into the wellness world, the imposter syndrome that followed him across industries, and the moment he realised that no amount of optimisation could fix a life that felt disconnected from meaning.

Together, they explore why true longevity has far less to do with supplements and far more to do with how you relate to yourself, your work, and your inner world.

This is a conversation about unlearning, not adding more to your wellness stack.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why burnout is often driven by misalignment, not overwork

• The belief patterns that quietly run productivity, perfectionism and self-worth

• Why emotional fitness is foundational to longevity — and why most people avoid it

• The difference between wellness as escape versus wellness as regeneration

• How retreats create change when habits and hacks fail

• The hidden cost of "success" when purpose is missing

• Why inner work is the most underrated longevity intervention

• A simple 20-minute daily reset that actually works

• How to stop letting fear-based beliefs dictate your career, health and life decisions

Key takeaways:

• You can optimise your biology and still feel exhausted if your nervous system is stuck in survival mode

• Productivity driven by fear, anger or "not good enough" beliefs eventually backfires

• Longevity isn't about doing more — it's about removing what's weighing you down

• Sustainable change happens when perspective (your "lens") shifts first

• Wellness tools work best after inner alignment, not before

Why this episode matters:

If you've ever felt successful on paper but depleted in real life… If you're doing all the "right" things but still feel off… If you suspect that another supplement, habit or protocol isn't the answer…

This conversation will land.

It's not about abandoning ambition, it's about redefining what a well-lived, long life actually looks like.

🎧 Listen now and rethink what longevity really means.

CONNECT WITH DAMIAN CHAPARRO

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/damianchaparro/?hl=en

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dchaparro/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER RETREAT AT ARO HA Register your interest now - https://www.aro-ha.com/fe-interest/camilla-thompson-azra-alagic

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast

In this episode of Biohackher, Azra sits down with Australia's most loved clinical nutritionist, Sarah Di Lorenzo, for a no-nonsense conversation about food, protein, gut health, menopause, muscle, and why so much mainstream nutrition advice is failing women — especially as we age.

Sarah shares insights from decades in clinical practice, working with everyone from women in menopause to patients on the brink of serious chronic disease. Together, they unpack why the Western diet is driving insulin resistance and disease, why women are under-eating protein, and how gut health plays a central role in hormones, metabolism and longevity.

This is a grounded, practical conversation about eating well without extremes, why what worked in your 30s stops working in midlife, and how to build a body that supports you for decades to come.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why food truly is medicine — and why nutrition doesn't need to be complicated

• The hidden ways the Western diet drives chronic disease

• Why gut health sits at the centre of hormone balance, metabolism and longevity

• The real reason belly fat appears during menopause

• Why women are chronically under-eating protein — and how much you actually need

• How muscle mass protects your metabolism, bones and independence as you age

• The truth about protein, weight gain and "bulking up" myths

• How menopause symptoms are often worsened by under-fueling, stress and poor sleep

• Why what worked before menopause no longer works — and how to recalibrate

• The role of exercise, muscle and movement in staying out of aged care

• Reframing ageing as freedom, strength and self-respect — not decline

Sarah also shares real clinical stories — from reversing advanced metabolic disease to helping women rethink menopause, body composition and what a healthy body actually looks like later in life.

🎧 Listen now and start building a body that supports you for life.

CONNECT WITH SARAH DI LORENZO

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_di_lorenzo/?hl=en

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sarahdilorenzoclinicalnutritionist/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

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In this deep-dive episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra is joined by PEMF expert Candice Johnston, founder of BEST CELLF, to unpack the science, safety, and real-world benefits of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy — particularly for women.

PEMF is one of the most researched yet misunderstood biohacks in the longevity space. Together, Azra and Candice cut through the noise to explain how PEMF works at a cellular and mitochondrial level, how it differs from harmful EMFs, and why it's showing such promising results for energy, sleep, pain, bone density, inflammation, nervous system regulation, and healthy ageing in women.

If you've ever felt curious but sceptical about PEMF, this episode gives you the science-backed clarity you need.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What PEMF therapy actually is and how it mimics the Earth's natural electromagnetic fields

• Why PEMF is not the same as EMF, and how to tell a high-quality device from a risky one

• How PEMF supports cellular voltage, mitochondrial function, and ATP production

• The role of PEMF in fatigue, burnout, brain fog, and low energy

• How PEMF influences microcirculation, nitric oxide, inflammation, and pain pathways

• The powerful evidence behind PEMF for bone density, joint health, and post-menopausal women

• How PEMF supports sleep quality, deep sleep, and nervous system regulation through brainwave entrainment

• Practical protocols: how often, how long, and when to use PEMF

• PEMF for athletes, high performers, travellers, and biohackers

• Common myths and misconceptions about PEMF (and what the science really says)

Key Topics & Timestamps

• What is PEMF therapy? (00:00–02:30)

• Cellular voltage, ageing & mitochondria (03:00–05:40)

• PEMF vs EMF – what's safe and what's not (05:40–07:30)

• Energy, fatigue & burnout in women (09:20–11:50)

• Pain, inflammation & joint health (22:00–25:50)

• Brainwave entrainment, stress & sleep (26:00–30:45)

• Bone density & women's health research (16:20–18:30)

• Choosing a high-quality PEMF device (13:00–16:15)

• PEMF for athletes & recovery (39:30–41:10)

• Longevity, curiosity & living well longer (57:30–59:30)

Links to PEMF research

- Pulsed electromagnetic fields on postmenopausal osteoporosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23362148/ - Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for management of osteoarthritis-related pain, stiffness and physical function: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3791961/ - Pulsed electromagnetic fields in knee osteoarthritis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4795538/ - Low-energy Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Reduces Pain in Fibromyalgia: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9524818/ - Efficacy and Safety of Pulse Magnetic Therapy System in Insomnia: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10307909/ - Effects of electromagnetic therapy and exercises on estrogen hormone: https://www.ijmrhs.com/medical-research/compare-the-effects-of-electromagnetic-therapy-and-exercises-on-estrogen-hormone.pdf - PEMF for Parkinson's Disease: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12993-015-0070-z - Low‑frequency pulsed electromagnetic field promotes functional recovery, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, and enhances HSP70 expression following spinal cord injury: https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/mmr.2019.9820

CONNECT WITH BESTCELLF

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bestcellf

WEBSITE: http://www.bestcellf.com.au/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast

Did you know your gut plays a critical role in your overall healthspan?

In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra sits down with Dr Craig Haifer, clinical gastroenterologist, microbiome researcher and one of Australia's leading voices bridging medicine and preventative wellness, to unpack why gut health is the master regulator of ageing, hormones, immunity and inflammation.

From bloating and brain fog to menopause, mood and longevity, this conversation goes far beyond "eat more fibre" — diving into the real science of the gut–brain–hormone axis and what women need to know to age well.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why the gut is the control centre of the body — influencing immunity, hormones, mood, metabolism and ageing

• The underrated estrogen–gut connection and how your microbiome acts like a natural form of hormone therapy

• Why bloating isn't always about food — and how pelvic floor dysfunction and "gut flow" play a major role

• The surprising reason many gut issues begin in adolescence, not adulthood

• Why restrictive diets (including long-term low-FODMAP) can backfire — and how to think about diet like a prescription

• How stress, sleep and the nervous system shape your microbiome more than most supplements

• What centenarians' guts reveal about healthy ageing and longevity microbes

• The truth about probiotics vs prebiotics — and why feeding your own gut ecosystem matters more than chasing trendy strains

• What gut hypnotherapy is, how it works, and why it's backed by clinical trials

• The science behind faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) — from inflammatory bowel disease to cancer and longevity research

• Why you can't "supplement your way out" of a poor lifestyle — even with cutting-edge microbiome therapies

Key takeaway

Your gut isn't just about digestion — it's a dynamic ecosystem that talks constantly to your brain, hormones and immune system. Supporting it isn't about extremes or detoxes, but about flow, fibre, nervous system regulation and sustainable habits that help you live well longer.

About Dr Craig Haifer Dr Craig Haifer is a specialist gastroenterologist at St Vincent's Public Hospital in Sydney and runs a busy private practice at St Vincent's Private Hospital. In addition to his clinical work he is an Associate Professor of Medicine at UNSW where his team explores how the microbiome influences disease and how interventions like diet, probiotics, and FMT can enhance outcomes, particularly when combined with traditional pharmaceuticals and immunotherapy. Dr Haifer completed his PhD at The University of Sydney, focusing on the gut microbiome and faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). He led national FMT guidelines and has overseen the world's first clinical trials using capsule based FMT for ulcerative colitis and in patients receiving cancer immunotherapy. Dr Haifer's research has received over $2 million in funding and is published in top journals including Nature, Gut, and The Lancet: Gastroenterology & Hepatology. A strong advocate for holistic care, he integrates psychology, exercise, meditation, gut hypnotherapy, and nutrition into treatment. He is a regular speaker in the wellness industry where he endeavours to bring the medical and wellness worlds closer together.

CONNECT WITH DR CRAIG HAIFER

INSTAGRAM: @drcraighaifer

LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-haifer/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com

Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher

Website: www.biohack-her.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast