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Why are we here? A leading clairvoyant healer that is often featured on Gaia TV, Dr. Lauren Cielo joins the show to talk about the concept of the Soul Contract and how that fits with our journey here on Earth. We also discuss the chakras, energy-flow, and the concept of ascension. Great information for those who are curious as to why we are here and who believe in the power of the energy that is in us and all around us, but can't be seen.
Things are definitely changing but sometimes we don't realize that upticks in consciousness don't take a continuously upward trajectory. Rather, it's more like 2 steps forward, 1 step backward in terms of how our society's vibration is evolving. Author and medium, Guy Needler, is an old friend of the show and joins us once again to discuss our progress in raising the collective vibration of those here on Earth as well as the new books that he has in development. Enjoy the show!
Mushrooms are an amazing life form that have so many benefits for our society. Shannon Mead from No More Butts is working with a new mushroom technology that is cleaning up the waste from cigarette butts. Cigarette butts contain plastic and all sorts of toxic chemicals that are horrible for our environment. Shannon and his team have figured out a way to use cigarette butts as food for a variety of oyster mushrooms that can naturally decompose the cigarette butt and leave nothing but mushroom mycelium that can be used for a variety of industrial uses.
With a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and residency at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Michael Turner is a board-certified physician in physical medicine & rehabilitation who specializes in integrative medicine and brain health. We discuss a variety of health and wellness tips including how to keep your brain healthy, how to deal with the impact that long covid has on your brain, the benefits of functional mushrooms and the concept of Medical Freedom.
Brothers Chris and Joe Claussen’s journey into cognitive health and wellness began 25 years ago when they witnessed their grandfather succumb to Alzheimer’s disease. Eventually, their father suffered from the same fate, and they discovered they were next after genetic tests showed they had the strongest risk factor gene for Alzheimer's.
Prior to their father's passing, Chris and Joe experimented by giving their father mushrooms and for the first time in over a year, their father miraculously got up on his own, hugged their mother, and said “Honey, thank you for taking such good care of me.” Chris and Joe were so amazed by this that they created First Person to introduce more people to the power of functional mushrooms for brain health.
Dr. Beelman has been researching the nutritious value of mushrooms since the 1970's. His research identified the amino acid, Ergothioneine (or Ergo), as being abundantly prevalent in mushrooms and it is found in animals that have eaten grasses containing Ergo. According to WEBMD, studies indicate that Ergo may provide beneficial support for Alzheimer's, the liver, joints, cataracts, diabetes and the heart.
In order to increase long-term health outcomes and life expectancy, Dr. Beelman encourages greater consumption of mushrooms as a means to significantly increase consumption of Ergo and other important micronutrients found in mushrooms. Dr. Beelman's research has also identified how non-regenerative agricultural practices can have a significantly negative impact on Ergo levels in the food supply; as animals are no longer getting Ergo nutrients from the soil which are destroyed each year by tilling and chemicals.
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Denis Vidnar, founder of the Mushroom Hub in Detroit, MI, joins the show to share his knowledge and enthusiasm about the healthiness of mushrooms. To say that Denis is a passionate advocate of healthy mushrooms would be putting it mildly. Denis is a second generation mushroom farmer who loves what he does and is very knowledgable about the benefits of adding mushrooms to your diet. Enjoy the show.
Carla Boyd is truly one of the First Ladies of Cannabis given her work founding Hemp Way Foods. "Veggie" Burgers, Crumble and Sausage with No Soy, No Gluten, No GMOs....Nothing Bad. Only the Goodness of Hemp! Most plant based meats are loaded with chemicals, but not Hemp Way Foods! Listen in to learn more about Carla's story and delicious products.
Franny Tacy is an amazing female cannabis entrepreneur with a big personality who has been leading the cannabis movement in the South since 2012. Franny's Farmacy, Franny's franchise of CBD Stores, operates in 8 states bringing education and discovery of natural wellness to millions of people. We discuss Franny's motivations to enter the cannabis industry, the unique challenges faced by females in the cannabis industry (as well as the advantages), and where Franny sees things evolving with cannabis and preventative medicine. Franny is so fun and is always a treat to talk and listen to. Enjoy the show.
Kesha is a plant-based food entrepreneur who left a 20 year career leading software product development to create a healthier, more sustainable food system. After a car accident left her in constant pain and struggling with an autoimmune condition, Kesha discovered that by changing her diet she could heal her body! Kesha adopted a low inflammation plant-based diet and for the first time in years she was without pain and her autoimmune symptoms were gone. As Kesha began looking for a healthy way to replace meat in her favorite dishes, she turned to mushrooms and discovered that they could satiate like meat. The rest is history...Kesha and her husband Dan are now the founders of The Mushroom Meat Company and bringing mushroom nutrition to the masses.
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The Biohacking Standards is your evidence-based, spirit-forward guide to mastering the human body, mind, and consciousness. Hosted by Ashley Grace — category creator, wellness pioneer, and former…
We start where every serious biohacker must: the fundamentals. Before a single supplement, wearable, or protocol, the non-negotiables rule.
Nutrition and diet — how food is information, not just fuel, and how metabolic health is the foundation of everything.
Movement and exercise — from zone 2 cardio and strength training to NEAT, VO2 max, and the hormetic stress that makes us stronger.
Sleep optimization — the master recovery protocol, where circadian rhythm, deep sleep architecture, and HRV tell the full story of your health.
Meditation, prayer, and mindfulness — because coherent brainwave states, nervous system regulation, and spiritual alignment aren’t soft science; they are the operating system beneath every other upgrade.
Once the foundation is locked, The Biohacking Standards goes deep.
Cellular & Metabolic Optimization — mitochondrial health, NAD+ pathways, autophagy, fasting protocols, ketosis, metabolic flexibility, and the emerging science of longevity compounds like rapamycin, metformin, and peptides.
Hormones & Endocrine Health — testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, thyroid, insulin, GLP-1, and the precise levers that govern energy, mood, body composition, and aging.
Gut & Microbiome Science — the gut-brain axis, psychobiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, leaky gut, and how your microbiome controls immunity, mental health, and inflammation.
Neuroscience & Cognitive Performance — nootropics, neuroplasticity, flow states, psychedelic-assisted therapy, breathwork, and the frontier of brain optimization including neurofeedback and transcranial stimulation.
Quantum Biology & Energy Medicine — the science of light, frequency, and vibration as it applies to human health. Red and near-infrared light therapy, grounding, structured water, circadian light exposure, and the emerging field of bioelectric medicine — areas where innovators like Vyvata are redefining what wellness technology can do.
Longevity & Age Reversal — epigenetic clocks, senolytics, stem cell therapy, exosomes, telomere science, and the protocols that the world’s top longevity researchers are using right now.
Wearables, Devices & Diagnostics — continuous glucose monitors, Oura Ring, WHOOP, hyperbaric oxygen, red light panels, PEMF, cold plunge, sauna, and how to stack these tools intelligently once the fundamentals are dialed in.
Consciousness, Spirituality & Human Potential — because peak performance is not just biological. We explore the intersection of science and spirit: heart coherence, HeartMath, plant medicine, expanded states of awareness, and what it means to optimize not just the body but the soul.
Each episode brings world-class guests — researchers, physicians, athletes, founders, healers, and innovators — alongside solo deep dives that translate complex science into clear, actionable insight.
The Biohacking Standards is for the high performer who knows that elite health is not a destination but a daily practice. Whether you are brand new to biohacking or stacking advanced protocols, you will find your standard here.
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