The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast

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FACEBOOK:

Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking. All conversations are welcome! IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life

INSTAGRAM:

Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon

AVALONX:

AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast). They are tested to be free of heavy metals and mold and are triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off at avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON.

Plus, text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us.

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: 

Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities. Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, FODMAP, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. It also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in these compounds, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more.

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Stay up to date on all the news on Melanie's EMF collaboration with R Blank, and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist.

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IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

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AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited-time LMNT Chocolate Medley returns — featuring Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai, & Chocolate Raspberry. Go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase!

Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist!

Ricki and Abby's background

Home births vs traditional delivery

How has choice changed over time?

Motherhood

The division of the feminist movement

The push to make birth control safe

The FDA approval process of the pill

Withdrawal bleeding is not menses

Being healthier on the pill

Attraction levels on hormonal birth control

Fertility mapping

Women's natural cycles and libido

PMS, PMDD, endometriosis

Condom misinformation in religious teaching

Midlife transition

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IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

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AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist!

How not to age

Do men and women age differently?

Effects of soy in a plant based diet

Increased fiber intake for longevity

Short term benefits vs. long term benefits

MIND Diet: fruit vs. vegetables

Can you have too much spice?

Oxalates

How much protein should we be eating for healthy aging?

Methionine restriction

Plant fats and animal fats

GLP1 agonists

High protein calorie restriction

Nitrates and nitrites

Celery juice

Spermidine in tempeh and wheat germ

Micro RNA

Having kids for longevity

Reduced fertility in blue zones

Improved lifespan with castration

NMN, and NR

Ozempic

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IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon

AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist!

LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited-time LMNT Chocolate Medley returns — featuring Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai, & Chocolate Raspberry. Go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase!

The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #50 - Dave Rabin (ApolloNeuro)

Dave's back story

Using touch to activate safety

I there a placebo effect

Unblinded studies 

The meditative states created by Apollo Neuro

Amplifying focus

Training yourself to access the subconscious with psychological safety

Improvements in sleep

PTSD, ADHD, & Autism symptom treatment

Apollo and ketamine

The future of treating mental illness

Feeling better in order to change your behavior

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IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

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AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

​FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist!

Becoming a plastic surgeon

Should we be concerned about fatigue in our surgeons?

Is there trauma to the body with surgery?

Local anesthesia protocol

Prepping for surgery

Recovering with red light therapy

Hyperbaric chamber therapy

When hormetic stress is too much stress

The importance of inflammation

Serrapeptase and other proteolytic enzymes

Addressing patient requests 

Using Botox and fillers for wrinkles

Perception drift

The problems with lip filler

Eyelid procedures

Mole removal

Plastic surgery as a biohack for optimalization

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AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited time go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase!

Marc's background

Moral injury

Traumatic response

Adverse childhood responses (ACEs)

Childhood attachment

The pandemic's effect on teenagers with social media

Delays in recognizing facial expressions

Facial blindnes

Accent development

Exceleration or delay of skills due to trauma

Traumatic signatures

The MAOA gene variant

Types of abuse and their severity of impact

The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #270 - Alana Stott

Trauma informed social services

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IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

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AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist!

The creation of the Mind Diet

Epidemiology

The Mind Diet Scale

The Mind Trial and its outcome

Growth and shrinkage of the brain sections

The role of the positive foods vs the negative foods

Mindful eating

Leafy greens

Fish & seafood vs fish oil

Wine and alcohol

Donating your brain to science

Getting started with the program

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IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

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AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. Be sure to try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. For a limited time go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a free sample pack with any purchase!

Kyle's Background

Restoring your own gut microbiome

How to tell if the microbiome is at a good point to capture

Banking and re-banking

The twin study

Your "signature" gut biome

Longevity and weight maintenance

Storing the capsules and the shelf life

Federal regulation on the process

The Perinatal Stem Cell Society

Stem cell harvesting and use

How to take the capsules

Muscle regeneration 

Quality longevity

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IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon

AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist!

The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #244 - Alana Stott

Alana's personal story

Plant medicine for veterans and trafficking victims

FDA rejection of psylocibin

Creating the Blue Rose Foundation to fight trafficking

Reporting assault to the police and social backlash

Poor outcomes in the legal process

Having a support system after trauma

The aftermath

The process of fundraising; asking for money

The fear of rejection

Selling the benefit 

The 8 main motivators

Planners vs non-planners

Winemaking

A new book in the making

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