Longevity Optimization with Kayla Barnes-Lentz

Today, I am interviewing my friend, Dr. Scott Sherr. He is such an interesting physician due to his deep knowledge of hyperbaric medicine and health optimization at a cellular level. Today, we discuss HBOT, methylene blue, and much more. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Hyperbaric that I own (and it's Dr. Scott's company), OneBase Health, you can save money on a chamber HERE!

We also discuss his methylene blue company - Troscriptions, which you can save using the code Kayla10! Shop here.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

02:52 The History and Mechanisms of Hyperbaric Therapy

06:05 Physiological Benefits of Hyperbaric Therapy

08:59 Acute vs. Chronic Conditions and Hyperbaric Therapy

11:52 Integrative Approaches to Hyperbaric Therapy

15:01 Research and Applications in Longevity

17:57 Hyperbaric Therapy for Cancer Treatment

21:13 Understanding Oxygen Saturation and Its Implications

24:07 Protocols and Best Practices for Hyperbaric Therapy

27:02 Mitochondrial Function and Health Optimization

30:12 Maintenance and Long-term Use of Hyperbaric Therapy

49:26 Exploring Hyperbaric Therapy and Long COVID

54:06 Fertility and Hyperbaric Therapy Benefits

01:00:09 Launching a Female Health Optimization Community

01:02:04 Biomarkers and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

01:14:12 Methylene Blue: History and Benefits

01:32:53 Combining Methylene Blue with Hyperbaric Therapy

Today I have a special episode with Marc Bernegger. We are discussing an event that I am going to be speaking at, The Longevity Investors Conference later this month in Switzerland!

Other incredible speakers will be:

David A. Sinclair, A.O., Ph.D.

Dr. Nir Barzilai, MD

Dr. Aubrey de Grey

Bryan Johnson

Dr. David Furman

+ so many more!

About Longevity Investors Conference

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​Longevity Investors Conference is the world’s most private investor conference in the longevity space. 

The main aim of the event is to bring together the world’s top longevity key opinion leaders, institutional and private investors, wealthy private investors, family offices and funds to discuss the latest trends, and opportunities and to provide relevant insights into the longevity and rejuvenation subject.

The 2.5 day conference is taking place in a private and exclusive setting of a 5* luxury hotel in Gstaad.

Longevity will be one of the largest, if not the largest, investment opportunity in the decades to come.

Learn more here!

In this episode, the we discuss fertility optimization and the importance of preconception health. My guests, (Founders of WeNatal) share their personal experiences with miscarriages and the dismissive answers they received from doctors. They emphasize the need to look under the hood and address the underlying issues that contribute to fertility problems. We discuss the fertility crisis, as well as the impact of lifestyle factors on fertility. We also discuss the importance of taking the right supplements, adopting a clean diet, managing stress, and prioritizing sleep during the preconception period.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:49 The Importance of Optimizing Fertility

05:38 The Global Fertility Crisis

10:42 Supplements, Diet, and Lifestyle for Fertility Optimization

19:19 The Golden Window: Preconception Health

28:39 Conclusion and Call to Action

About WeNatal

Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim are the founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company that is transforming the fertility space with the first prenatal supplement optimized for her AND him. WeNatal’s mission to change the narrative surrounding fertility and reproductive health is personal; after suffering miscarriages a week apart Ronit and Vida were given little direction on what to do differently. More importantly, the health of Ronit & Vida’s partners (including the health of their sperm) was missing from their fertility dialogue completely with doctors… something had to change. WeNatal shifts the fertility journey from "me" to "we” and is backed by industry leading Functional Medicine doctors, nutritionists, and fertility experts, including Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque. With 24 key clean, bioavailable nutrients, WeNatal steps up where other supplements fall short for all things preconception to postpartum for both parents and baby.

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In this conversation, Kayla Barnes and JJ Virgin discuss women's health, fitness, and aging. They debunk myths about women and weightlifting, emphasize the importance of strength training, and highlight the need to focus on the basics of health and fitness. They also discuss the impact of hormones on women's health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. The conversation emphasizes the importance of managing stress, optimizing thyroid function, and working with a knowledgeable healthcare provider to address hormonal changes. In this conversation, Kayla Barnes discusses various topics related to women's health, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight loss, bone health, and exercise. She emphasizes the importance of getting a DEXA scan to assess bone mineral density and body composition. Barnes also highlights the benefits of resistance training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and power training for women. She recommends incorporating creatine supplementation and tracking total body water to monitor muscle health. Overall, Barnes encourages women to prioritize their health and make informed choices to optimize their well-being.

Certified Nutrition Specialist Board Certified In Holistic Nutrition®Certified Personal Trainer

About JJ

As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ is a passionate advocate of nutrition’s healing power and is mission driven to ignite a movement of women choosing to age powerfully. 

After decades of watching women strive to shrink themselves, JJ is urging women to step into their power—physically and personally. Using her principles of powerful aging, she inspires women to get strong, get bold, and get what they want in life. 

She embodies her philosophy as both a legendary personal trainer and the founder of 2 multimillion-dollar businesses: her personal brand and the Mindshare Collaborative, the most influential professional community in health, having propelled more New York Times bestsellers, PBS specials, and 7 figure brands than any other community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Debunking Myths About Women and Weightlifting

08:10 The Importance of Strength Training for Women

19:20 Managing Hormonal Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause

27:05 The Role of Stress Management and Thyroid Function in Women's Health

33:29 Noticing Changes and the Importance of Hormones

36:50 Aging Powerfully and Embracing Personal Choices

37:19 Supporting Women and Avoiding Judgment

37:50 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Weight Loss

38:46 Factors Affecting Weight Loss and Body Composition

39:45 Starting with a Diet Audit and Tracking

41:14 Optimizing Protein Intake and Adding Nutrients

43:09 Caloric Restriction and Cycling

45:58 Protein Shaming and Prioritizing Protein

50:42 Exercising for Bone Health and Muscle Strength

52:58 Tracking Steps and Incorporating Bodyweight Exercises

56:21 Workout Options When Limited on Equipment

58:13 Training Frequency and Adjusting Based on Feel

01:02:31 Assessing Bone Health with DEXA Scans

01:03:26 The Benefits of Creatine Supplementation

Today I am speaking with Dr. Alicia Robbins, MD on Female Health, Hormones, Vaginal Health and More!

About Dr. Alicia Robbins, MD

Alicia Robbins is a Mom of 3 boys, a board certified gynecologist, trained in lifestyle medicine and founder of The Elm — a boutique women’s health practice which offers gynecology and lifestyle medicine and has recently opened in Greenwich.

Alicia approach is unique and refreshing because she believes women’s health needs to modernize itself and is part of the movement to start creating a better experience for women. We as women do so much for those around us and it’s easy to not prioritize our health, especially when dealing with the healthcare system is such an unpleasant experience. 

Alicia specifically focuses her practice on women in “midlife” specifically their 30s-60s and helping them navigate hormone therapy, perimenopause, and menopause. She is filling the gap in terms of providers who are focused on this next phase of life after pregnancy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:52 The Need for Prevention and Guidance in Women's Health

08:06 Dispelling Misconceptions about Hormone Therapy

11:14 The Importance of Bone Health and Prevention

19:07 Advancements in Hormone Testing Technologies

25:31 Understanding Fertility Markers and Hormone Levels

31:31 Lifestyle Interventions for Hormonal Health

38:07 Exploring the Potential of Rapamycin for Ovarian Health

39:34 Premature Ovarian Aging and Autoimmune Conditions

41:30 The Need for More Research Funding in Women's Health

45:59 Lifestyle Changes for Optimal Health and Fertility

50:20 The Impact of Gut Health on Vaginal Health

53:39 The Future of Screenings: Self-Screening for Cervical Cancer

56:55 Addressing Sexual Health: Importance and Available Treatments

01:07:32 The Impact of Relationships on Overall Well-Being

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Today I am speaking with Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D. on all things female fitness protocols. We discuss the ways in which workouts do differ and ways that don't differ from male to female.

We discuss optimal splits, recovery, strength training, HIIT and much more!

About Dr. Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D.

Dr. Alyssa Olenick holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology is a certified sports nutritionist and Crossfit Level 2 Trainer. Alyssa completed her doctoral training in exercise and human metabolism, sex differences and menstrual cycle physiology. She also completed a postdoctoral research fellow researching the areas of menopause and metabolism. As a coach she specializes in the areas endurance, strength and hybrid training. She runs her online business ‘Doc Lyss Fitness’  and training programs ‘The Lyss Method’. She is a strength athlete, ultra-marathon runner, and all-around fitness lover who is passionate about educating people on science-based fitness to get them into the gyms and on the roads/trails — or often, doing both at the same time! You can learn more about Dr. Alyssa Olenick and her programs at www.doclyssfitness.com 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:36 Gaps in Female-Specific Research

10:22 Debunking the Myth of Drastically Different Training Programs

14:24 Understanding the Role of Intermittent Fasting

19:48 The Shift Towards Resistance Training

25:13 Balancing Cardio Training

28:16 An Ideal Training Week for Women

30:12 Optimal Frequency and Intensity for Resistance Training

35:09 Guidelines for Cardiovascular Training

53:56 Adjusting Training Based on Menstrual Cycle Phases

01:02:01 Auto-Regulation and the Impact of Hormones

01:04:14 Adjusting Training During the Luteal Phase

01:07:31 Nutritional Recommendations for the Luteal Phase

01:09:13 Supporting Training with Supplements

Today I am interviewing Ken Guoin, the Founder of my favorite water brand Ophora.

Save on Ophora water here! Save with code KAYLA!

I am obsessed with water, and not all water is created equal. We know that drinking filtered water is key, but Ophora takes it to a new level. I will be interviewing water owners / experts to learn EVERYTHING about the best waters on the planet.

Learn more about water and what you should look for in a water brand.

Today I am speaking with Dr. Alexis J. Cowan, PhD. She is an expert in mitochondrial optimization, the impact of light and dark, we discuss sunlight exposure and so much more.

About Dr. Alexis J. Cowan, PhD

Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD whose interests and specialities lie at the intersection of circadian and quantum biology, metabolism, and the microbiome. After completing her doctoral research in one of the top metabolism labs in the world, she started her private practice where she works with professional athletes and highly motivated individuals looking to optimize their health and performance as well as health coaches and professionals looking to expand the repertoire of tools in their toolkits.

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Today I am speaking with Dr. Jenn Simmons, MD on all things breast cancer, breast cancer prevention and treatment.

About Dr. Jenn

Integrative Oncologist, Author, Podcast Host, and the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging Her journey into breast cancer care began with a personal tragedy. At the age of 16, Dr. Jenn's cousin, acclaimed singer-songwriter Linda Creed, died of metastatic breast cancer just weeks after Whitney Houston's recording of her iconic song, "The Greatest Love of All," topped the charts. This loss became a defining moment, inspiring Dr. Jenn to dedicate her life to transforming how we approach breast cancer treatment and prevention.
Dr. Jenn became Philadelphia's first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years leading the field. This personal journey led her to create Real Health MD in 2019, a practice dedicated to holistic healing for breast cancer. It integrates conventional wisdom with root cause medicine and the drivers of health: nutrition, lifestyle changes, detoxification, and stress management. Dr. Jenn's innovative approach doesn't stop there. As the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging, she is establishing safe imaging centers across the nation, armed with revolutionary technology that promises to redefine breast cancer screening. This technology is not only fast and safe but also comfortable, affordable, radiation-free, and boasts 40 times the resolution of MRI. It has received FDA clearance, signaling a new era in breast health and breast cancer screening.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Jenn is a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and athlete. Her life's mission is deeply personal, rooted in her cousin's memory, and driven by a desire to make a lasting impact on all those who desire breast health. As she famously says, "Breast Health is Health!"

Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

06:47 Transition from Surgery to Functional Medicine

14:53 Importance of Nutrition and Functional Medicine Training

19:45 Challenges in the Conventional Medical System

25:29 Environmental and Metabolic Factors in Breast Cancer

32:23 Limitations of Mammograms and the Need for Self-Examination

40:40 QT Imaging: Safer and More Accurate Breast Health Screening

46:53 Prevention and Lifestyle Changes for Breast Health

48:20 Informed Decision-Making and Living with Purpose

48:50 Addressing the Downsides of Chemotherapy

51:14 The Importance of Functional and Integrative Medicine

52:43 Empowering Patients to Make Informed Decisions

56:51 The Benefits of Fasting During Chemotherapy

01:16:39 Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women with Breast Cancer

01:31:20 Exploring Additional Therapies: High-Dose Vitamin C and Ozone Therapy

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Today I am speaking with Ashley Williams, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, CASp on all things posture, office optimization and what we can do to optimize our posture for better health.

You can save on Anthros with my link and code! Code KAYLA!

Ashley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is a representative of Anthros! I have had an Anthros desk chair for years now, and I would never go back to a normal desk chair! This is the only biohacking chair on the market.

About Ashley

Ashley, Doctor of Physical Therapy, seating specialist, and chair assessment specialist, has worked in the wheelchair seating industry for 15 years. She led a pediatric seating clinic for five years, then taking her expertise to the wheelchair manufacturing industry, excelling in sales and training newer therapists in seating principles.

About Anthros

A team of wheelchair seating experts—clinicians, product designers, and marketing executives—heard the same comment over and over at industry trade shows:

These physical and occupational therapists, seating technicians, gamers, and assistive technology professionals, all people who take care of the most vulnerable sitting population—wheelchair users—got us thinking:

What about the millions of people sitting at desks all day, suffering with aches, discomfort, headaches, and pain? What about gamers grinding for hours on end, constantly shifting positions due to discomfort?

“I wish my office chair felt like this!”“What about the rest of the world?” Don’t they deserve an evidence-based sitting solution?

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