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Lauren Sambataro — dancer, long-time performer in Wicked, and functional health practitioner — joins the hosts to unpack what it takes to keep a high-level body doing high-volume work. We talk about the realities of performing eight shows a week on raked stages, the evolving relationship dancers have with pain, and why pain signals aren't always simple or scary. Lauren frames pain as information and explains how performers learn to distinguish the tweak that can be managed from the problem that needs a plan.

The conversation turns practical and wide-ranging: what "biohacking" really means (an individualized, evidence-aware effort to optimize biology), why lab testing should confirm—not replace—good clinical history, and the common trap of chasing supplements while ignoring foundations. Lauren's top priorities? A consistent sleep schedule (wake/sleep times within ~30 minutes), removing phones from the bedroom, and returning to nutritional basics (including trace minerals) before adding a forest of pills. She also reflects on the emotional labor of working with clients, the promise and limits of AI in care, and why simple behavior changes often beat flashy shortcuts.

Actionable takeaways you can use today:

• Lock in a consistent sleep/wake window and optimize your sleep environment.

• Ditch the phone from the bedroom (or add a physical blocker) to improve sleep signals.

• Prioritize foundational habits (sleep, nutrition, movement) before layering in tech or supplements.

• Use labs to confirm patterns suggested by history; one test rarely tells the whole story.

• For clinicians and coaches: manage your energy and be purposeful about when to push versus when to repair.

Experience Recharge: www.rechargexfit.com