Summary: <p>In this episode, you will learn all about Shawn Wells’s new book, The ENERGY Formula. The ENERGY Formula is a guide meant to bring you towards a more passionate, energized, and vibrant life with author Shawn Wells, a biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist.</p> <p>Shawn and Kayla go over the 6 pillars of this formula and the ways in which Shawn has been applying them in his life. This is just a glimpse into all the book has to offer, but it’s a good place to become inspired to live a more vibrant life. The end of this episode features a live audience Q&A filmed on the clubhouse app with questions you never knew you had!</p> <p>If you’re looking for trustworthy information and a place to start on your journey to living a more energized life, this episode and book are a great place to start!</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST:</strong></p> <p>Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness, and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes.</p> <p><strong>INSIDE THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p><strong>07:53 — Behind the Book</strong></p> <p><strong>I</strong>nspiration for writing it</p> <p>Making information digestible</p> <p>What is ‘the energy formula’</p> <p>Living a more energized life</p> <p>“The biohackers textbook”</p> <p><strong>14:56 — Experiment</strong></p> <p>Establishing bio-individuality</p> <p>Realizing the flaws in studies</p> <p>All data is directional</p> <p>Assessing the efficacy of something</p> <p>Not every biohack will work for you</p> <p><strong>21:42 — Nutrition</strong></p> <p>Whole food is the foundation</p> <p>Flexibility</p> <p>Enjoying the foods you eat</p> <p>Metabolic flexibility</p> <p>Exploring things with sovereignty</p> <p><strong>28:45 — Exercise</strong></p> <p>Working out with purpose</p> <p>High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)</p> <p>Supersets & drop sets</p> <p>Occlusion training</p> <p>Intraset stretching</p> <p>L-Baiba (mitoburn)</p> <p><strong>36:03 — Routine</strong></p> <p>Superchiasmic Nucleus (SCN)<br> How much we are controlled by light</p> <p>Stress levels in the morning</p> <p>Starting the day out slow</p> <p>Practicing gratuity and affirmations</p> <p><strong>44:03 — Growth</strong></p> <p>Stoicism</p> <p>Lessons in everything</p> <p>Growth mindset</p> <p><strong>46:41 — Your Tribe</strong></p> <p>Why it’s important to have a tribe</p> <p>Community, connection, and purpose</p> <p>longevity and quality of relationships</p> <p><strong>52:49 — Q&A</strong></p> <p>How to give yourself grace</p> <p>Getting lost in the biohacking world</p> <p>Becoming attuned to energy</p> <p>Is there such a thing as overdoing it?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Shawn:</p> <p>Where to find The ENERGY Formula: <a href="https://www.energyformula.com/">www.energyformula.com</a></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://shawnwells.com/">www.shawnwells.com</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/"><u>@shawnwells</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Kayla:</p> <p>Social media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla"><u>@biocurious_kayla</u></a></p> <p>Join the BioCurious Co-op: <a href="https://www.biocuriouskayla.com/"><u>www.biocuriouskayla.com</u></a></p> <p>Enroll in the PowHer Program: <a href="https://www.powherprogram.org/"><u>https://www.powherprogram.org</u></a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message
