BioCurious

Health optimization is an emerging field of medicine that focuses on reaching peak performance by optimizing your biology. Today we are lucky enough to have Dr. Scott Sherr on the podcast to teach us about optimizing our personal health and performance. Dr. Scott is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) practitioner with a specialization in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He’s also the cofounder of HOMe-SF, the first HOMe clinic in the United States and is also is the COO of HOMe–USA, a nonprofit company that is creating an online HOMe education for doctors and healthcare practitioners. In addition, he is one of the few Hyperbaric oxygen providers in the country that creates personalized treatment plans for patients that include HOMe as its foundation. On this episode we discuss: - what health optimization medicine is and how it differs from conventional and functional medicine - what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is and how it works - the health and healing benefits of hyperbaric oxygen - the performance and brain boosting benefits of hyperbaric oxygen - how to heal and regrow tissues quickly - ways to increase stem cell production - how to reverse aging - stacking optimization therapies for faster and more effective results - normal vs optimal levels of personal lab results - how to properly asses your metabolites - hormone optimization - how to become a certified health optimization practitioner - and why fun and play are important for health optimization Connect with Dr Scott: HOMe links:  www.HOMe-SF.co  www.homehope.org  www.facebook.com/healthoptimizationmedicine HBOT links: www.IntegrativeHBOT.com  https://www.facebook.com/integrativeHBOT/ (CA) www.hyperbaricmedicalservices.com (NY) www.hmshbot.com Instagram @drscottsherr Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

Today we’re taking a look behind the scenes of the largest paleo platform and event in the world, Paleo f(x), with the cofounder Keith Norris who is also a former athlete, military veteran, and elite strength and conditioning specialist.  He’s also the CEO of Phoenix Equipment Group, LLC, and a founding member of ID Life, a company whose mission is health and lifestyle optimization. Keith also authors one of the top fitness and personal development blogs in the health and wellness sphere, Theory To Practice, and is the author of The Five T’s, the art of goal setting and continual improvement. On this episode we discuss: - how Paleo f(x) came to be - the paleo lifestyle - how the paleo diet compares to other diets - the problem with any diet - the most important aspects of health - tips for success in entrepreneurship - why willpower alone will not lead you to success - how to maximize and leverage limited willpower - balancing technology and wellness - the best health tech devices - the benefits and risks of health data - new and exciting offerings from Paleo f(x) this year - must-see’s at the 2020 Paleo f(x) show - Keith’s surprising morning routine - why critical thinking is the basis for optimal health - and a lesson we should all take from Bruce Lee! Win Paleo F(x) VIP passes: https://www.paleofx.com/vip-giveaway/?a_aid=biocurious&a_bid=b560d668 Connect with Keith: Websites and social media links: https://www.paleofx.com/ https://rockintheidlife.idlife.com/ http://ancestralmomentum.com/ https://www.facebook.com/keithnorrisTTP/ https://twitter.com/KeithNorris https://www.instagram.com/theory2practice/ Keith’s Five Ts ebook: http://ancestralmomentum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-Five-Ts-Keith-Norris.pdf Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

When you hear the term keto you probably think of weight loss, but there are also many therapeutic and cognitive benefits of ketones. Today we have an amazing leader in the keto community, Eric Alber, who is a registered nurse and integrative holistic health expert. He is also a special needs parent and advocate for families with special needs children. One of Eric’s 5 daughters was born with a rare syndrome called Smith Magenis (SMS), which shifted his life and career path to finding solutions for his daughter and other families facing SMS. On this episode we discuss: - What Smith Magenis Syndrome is - How to find balance as a parent of a special needs child - Natural therapies for SMS - Biohacking cognitive disorders - Applying lifestyle medicine for epilepsy - Strategies for behavioral problems - Biohacking sleep - Exogenous ketones vs the keto diet - Therapeutic applications for ketones - Self-care for care takers - Innovative solutions for families with special needs children - Building communities for SMS families - And how to divorce yourself from expectations to live a more joyful life! To connect with Eric Instagram: https://instagram.com/theketo_rn?igshid=1gor4wfkjkwgi Web: https://realhealthwitheric.wixsite.com/betternow To learn more about SMS: https://www.prisms.org/ Get some therapeutic ketones: ericalber.challenge.com Win Paleo F(x) VIP passes: https://www.paleofx.com/vip-giveaway/?a_aid=biocurious&a_bid=b560d668 Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

Today we are talking about holistic dentistry with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz who is a specialist in Biological Dentistry and Ceramic Implants. He is the President of the International Society of Metal-free Implantology and teaches worldwide to establish consistent biological dentistry as the next level of dentistry. His passion for optimal health, high performance, and nutrition, led him to develop the FOOD DESIGN CONCEPT, and the BONE HEALING PROTOCOL which he uses with his patients to boost the healing process. He also recently published his first book on biological dentistry that will be available in the US in early 2020. On this episode we discuss: - What biological dentistry is - The pitfalls of conventional dentistry - Everything you need to know about implants, root canals, and fillings - Why amalgam fillings are harmful to your health - Why it’s important to have a specially trained dentist remove amalgam fillings - The safe way to remove amalgam fillings - Why you should never get a root canal - Why ceramic implants are the best and safest kind - How ozone, stem cells, and good nutrition can supercharge healing - Why your mouth microbiome is just as important as your gut microbiome - What gingivitis and leaky gut have in common - The risks of having metal in your mouth - How to find a holistic or biological dentist in your area - And why managing stress is the most important biohack of all To connect with Dr. Dome Clinic: https://www.dnaesthetics.de/?lang=en YouTube playlist biological dentistry: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_n8zUekRo6f4zMSpqJChf1b29iZdbeQz Instagram: https://instagram.com/drdome1?igshid=bdig0ir4lnhi Articles: Biological Dentistry Root 2 Disease  Metal removal  Food Design a. Dr. Dominik Nischwitz How to successfully place ceramic implants PODCAST: Dental Town Upcoming US seminar: https://iaoci.com/2020-dr-dominik-nischwitz/ THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR METALFREE IMPLANTOLOGY: https://ismi.me His supplement company www.supznutrition.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

Today’s episode is all about brain-hacking! Dr. Andrew Hill, the founder of Peak Brain Institute, teaches us how we can boost our cognitive function with neurofeedback and brain mapping! He’s a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate with a PhD. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA and is best known for his mission to bring brain-hacking technology into mainstream practice. The Peak Brain Institute is community-oriented company that teaches brain-training from a fitness perspective, using EEG Neurofeedback and QEEG Brain Mapping to help people achieve their brain performance goals. On this episode we discuss: - exciting innovations in neuroscience - optimizing brain mechanics - developing the ability to deeply relax - how to easily access creativity - what brain maps can tell us - the brain and addiction - how nerurofeedback can help with recovery - healing brain injury - attaining peak brain performance - re-regulating the brain - balancing GABA and glutamate neurotransmitters - the difference between brain waves - the hypnagogic state - performance bottlenecks in the brain - how to use brain maps for self experimentation - and the morning routine that will boost your brain power! You can subscribe to the #BioCuriouspodcast on your favorite platform. And if you listen, I would if you shared a screenshot of the episode and post it on IG to share with your friends! And please tag me so I can show you some love too!

Dr. Mary Pardee is on the podcast today to talk about health optimization using naturopathic and functional medicine. Dr. Mary is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing. She’s the founder of Modrn Med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides concierge medical and health services to clients across the country from the comfort of their homes. She also just put out a sleep course with Dr. Mark Hyman that you should check out if your looking to optimize your sleep! On this episode we discuss: - the difference between naturopathic, functional and conventional medicine - how to achieve optimal health - the body’s self-healing capacity - herbal remedies - the best herbal supplements - how to avoid junk supplements - anti inflammatory herbs - anti-aging health practices - how to optimize sleep - how to optimize the gut microbiome - what fecal transplant is - how the gut is linked to all aspects of health - why many Biohackers become orthorexic - balancing your nervous system - and how to maximize your brain power! If you love this episode, please share it with your friends! And if you post it on social media, please tag me so I can show you some love too!

I’m excited to have my friend and personal athletic coach, Nic Zahasky on the podcast today to talk about functional fitness and using food as medicine. Nic is a former executive chef who cooked for elite figures such as Dave Asprey, Madeline Albright, Wailin' Jennys, and even the King and Queen of Norway. In 2011, he retired his executive chef hat to pursue a journey in emotional and physical self improvement, leading to what he calls BEING|HUMAN|OPTIMIZATION|COACHING, which is the study of self improvement through control of the environment, nutrition, and functional fitness. With new-found energy, strength and passion, Nic quickly climbed the ranks to become a top Spartan athlete! Now he focuses on bringing more awareness and accessibility to ancestral nutrition, providing in home culinary and retreat experiences centered on local farm to fork, foraged and seasonal eating aligned with genetics. On this episode we discuss: - how Nic healed from multiple brain injuries - lifestyle medicine for depression and anxiety - the issues with typical depression medications - underlying causes of depression and anxiety - using food as medicine - neurofeedback to heal from emotional and physical trauma - how to increase the nutritional profile of foods - how probiotics can impact mental health - ways to reach peak physical performance - how athletes should eat - why one-size-fits-all diets are dangerous - the best athletic performance biohacks - how to WIN your mornings - and why you might want to add hugs to your morning routine To connect with NIc: [Web]: https://niczahasky.weebly.com/ [Instagram]: https://instagram.com/nic_zahasky Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Today we have NOA AON on the podcast to talk about living a lifestyle of positivity, love and pure joy! He is known around the world as the biohacking DJ who provides experiences that shake you to your core, which I can personally attest to since experiencing his total system reset in Iceland. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and professional athlete, NOA AON left it all behind to pursue his passion for helping people full time. His mission can be explained by his name - NOA means “freedom” in Hawaiian, to “love” in Japanese and “movement” in Hebrew. And AON is a palindrome for “all or nothing” which is his philosophy for life! On this episode we discuss: - The duality that we all live in - Pranic healing principals - How NOA AON arose out of complete darkness and silence - How NOA AON is changing the party culture - How to be generally awesome - The trinity: me, we, be - How to BE more - How to harness the power of breath - Frequency matching - How to activate theta brainwaves - The mantra of surrender - How to recode your monkey mind - Why thinking distracts you from your true purpose - The secret to experiencing more joy - Aligning with the highest good of all - 8 steps to living the luscious lifestyle - Setting a positive keynote for the day - And the question you should ask yourself every morning To connect with NOA AON: [Web]: www.noaaon.com [Facebook]: NOA|AON [Instagram]: @Noaaonofficial [Spotify]: NOA|AON [YouTube]: NOA|AON [SoundCloud]: NOA|AON Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com NOA AON’s free resources: UNRELEASED CLASS RECORDING FOR YOU AT HOME:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/0cux295oduft2ha/%23NOA_AON%20Movement%20Podcast%20Episode%201.mp3?dl=0 Preview of the luscious lifestyle: Try a 30 day Journey:  * Start with Morning Routine  * Journal and set intentions. * Plug into group of people that support you. Morning Routine:  * As soon as you wake up do 3-4 rounds of retention breathing. (30-40 inhales, hold on exhale, inhale again for 10-15 sec) 4th round can be on hold and squeeze.  * Cold Shower always start and end cold. Stay until you feel comfortable. (do warm up exercises before and after) Shake the shivers and stay relaxed in control of your breath.  * End with 5-10 min meditation simply observing breathe, silence behind noise, body awareness - At the end what are you grateful for and how do you want your day to look like.  * Water with Lemon and then Bulletproof Coffee or Tea  https://www.bulletproof.com/blogs/recipes/official-bulletproof-coffee/ Meditation:  1. Pay attention to your breathe on each exhale slow it down as much as you can.  2. Pay attention to your body awareness s and feel it expand. (you can start with your hands)  3. Pay attention to the silence behind noice and go deeper and deeper into subtle, slow "ocean" like realms.  4. Bonus pay attention to light (flicker or beam) from your forehead.  If using mantras, the most effective I found the universal truths:  Inhale "I" Exhale "Essence". (repeat as needed feel response in your body.  Another one Inhale "I AM" Exhale "Pure Love", Inhale "I am" Exhale "Infinite", Inhale "I am" Exhale "Eternal".  System Reset:  Tap into the waters in your body. "system" (your body) "reset":  And say: 1. Perfect Health NOW 2. Perfect Balance NOW 3. Perfect Weight NOW 4. Perfect Image NOW .......You make it your own.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Today’s episode is all about healing through the subconscious mind, which is, as you know, one of my favorite topics! I’m so excited to have one of my good friends, Cassondra Jackson on the podcast today who is the co-founder of Blue Lotus Wellness Center in Atlanta and has been practicing as a licensed counselor for over 10 years. In addition she’s formally trained in shamanism and hypnosis, which she applies in her integrated mind-body practice. Like me, she’s working toward her Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine, specializing in Integrative Mental Health, and regularly advocates for the mental, physical, and spiritual growth of all humans. On this episode we discuss: - Different forms of energy medicine and healing techniques - Why looking for the beauty in everything will support your health - What shamanism is and different cultural practices of shamanism - What a shamanic journey is - Cassondra’s first shamanic journey - The science of hypnosis and how it works - How hypnosis is used for healing - What a hypnosis session is like - How to harness the subconscious mind to get what you want - Why hypnosis can work better than traditional talk therapy for some - What hypnobirthing is - How changing your perception will change your life - And the secret power that we all have access to! - To connect with Cassondra: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluelotuswellness?igshid=1f7gvh3d7ozmn On the web: Www.bluelotusatl.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Today’s episode is all about epigenetics with Dr. Anthony Jay, a Mayo Clinic Scientist who researches stem cells, epigenetics, and infrared light. He’s also the bestselling author of Estrogeneration and he’s here today to teach us all about toxins - how they impact our health, why we can’t avoid them, and what to do about it. On this episode we discuss: - How DNA, the environment, and health are linked - How to use DNA to make healthier choices - Common genetic mutations and how they affect your health - Why you should analyze your children’s DNA - The multi-generational effects of toxins - Hidden toxins in your home - How toxins cause infertility - Scary ingredients in your personal care products - Why you should eliminate all artificial fragrance - Why “BPA-free” and “organic” don’t mean safe - How to create a toxin free home - Where to buy toxin free foods and products - The best way to detox - How to repurpose your 23 & me data to improve your health To connect with Anthony: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/anthonygjay?igshid=2gdl2eprqf60 His website: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Welcome to part two of this special edition of the BioCurious podcast that chronicles the iceland experience through conversations on the road. Of you missed part one, stop here and check that episode out first! ✨ Part two begins with a comprehensive discussion about mitochondria. This is your complete guide to mitochondrial health from global experts! You’ll hear the perspectives of 5 biohackers from 4 countries on how to optimize your mitochondria. Shawn Wells and Kirsten Flanagan that you heard on last week’s episode, plus Dr. Elana Gross from Switzerland and Dr. Evguenia Alechine from Argentina join me in talking all things mitochondria! And at the end of this episode you’ll hear a super raw personal reflection that I recorded on my last day in Iceland. Highlights from this episode: - Why mitochondria matter - Lifestyle factors for mitochondrial health - Using food and exercise to optimize mitochondria - Top supplements to support mitochondrial health - How to activate mitochondrial biogenesis - The importance of brown fat - The role of iron and oxygen for optimal health - Why toxins, like heavy metals harm your mitochondria - The lessons I learned in iceland - And some exciting changes to come! To connect with Shawn Wells: https://instagram.com/zonehalo Kirsten Flan: https://instagram.com/kirstflan Elana Gross: https://instagram.com/keto.swiss Evguenia Alechine: https://instagram.com/travelerscientist Live Beyond Global: https://instagram.com/livebeyond.global Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Website: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Today’s episode is part one of a special two part series from my transformative trip to iceland! Earlier this year, I partnered with an awesome company called Live Beyond Global to plan a special biohacking experience in Iceland! I knew that iceland would be beautiful and that it would be so fun teaching biohacking workshops in such a beautiful setting, but I didn’t expect to be the one walking away with a complete transformation! This two part special edition of the BioCurious podcast chronicles the iceland experience through conversations on the road in Iceland. Part One begins with a recording of an exercise lead by Felipe the co-founder of Live Beyond Global to reflect on our time together in iceland and the rest of the episode takes place on a road trip across iceland after the first week with the Live Beyond group. Shawn Wells - the world’s greatest formulation scientist, and Kirsten Flanagan - a brilliant South African biohacker, join me in recapping the iceland experience and the lessons we learned together. Highlights from our discussion: - Wim Hof with the Icelandic record holder - Total System Reset with Pavel Stuchlik - Transformative breathwork - Lots of dancing, crying, hugging - Being free from judgement - True connection - The best biohacking supplements - Primal eating with Nic Zahaski - Mastering your mindset - And the most profound biohack that has changed all of our lives! Part two comes out next week and includes a deep dive on mitochondrial health and I share some details about my personal transformation. I also have some exciting news at the end of the episode, so be sure to tune in for part two! To connect with Shawn Wells: https://instagram.com/zonehalo Kirsten Flan: https://instagram.com/kirstflan NOA AON - Pavel Stuchlik: https://instagram.com/noaaonofficial Nick Zahasky: https://instagram.com/nic_zahasky Live Beyond Global: https://instagram.com/livebeyond.global Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Website: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Today we’re talking about the power of breath with Niraj Naik who is pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert. Having cured himself from Ulcerative Colitis, Niraj now helps others restore their health and improve quality of life through holistic practices and lifestyle changes. He’s also a professional musician and has produced music that is used in wellness centers internationally. Niraj is the founder of SOMA Breath, which is an innovative global breathwork movement taking the world by storm. He’s a Mindvalley and Hay House author, creator of the world’s most viral infographic, a serial entrepreneur, and one of the world’s most sought after spiritual ceremony facilitators. On this episode we discuss: - foundations of pranayama breath work - how to activate your inner pharmacy using only the breath - aligning inner biology with the outer world - changing your physiology for healing - which breath practices work for specific diseases and health issues - how to consciously control your autonomic nervous system - anti-inflammatory breath - why medication is unintelligent - how to use rhythmic breathing to reach homeostasis - simple breath techniques to try now - intermittent hypoxia - what, why and how - the harmful effects of fear - how to improve athletic performance - how to optimize your CO2 and O2 levels - how to kill bacteria by breathing - shifting global perspectives about health - what SOMA breathwork is and why it’s so powerful - the question you should ask yourself every morning to prevent disease Make sure to bring your notepad for this one cause you’re about to get blasted with some epic knowledge! To connect with Niraj: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_renegade_pharmacist?igshid=16gef73wjr2ng And SOMA on IG: https://instagram.com/somabreath?igshid=kht4iwrx7c1g To check out SOMA Breath: https://www.somabreath.com/scientific-explanation-of-soma-breath/ Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Today we are talking about holistic healing with Dr. Sarah Druckman who is chiropractor and the owner of a holistic wellness center called The Alpharetta Wellness Collective. Her center employs an all-systems approach to healing, incorporating nutrition and lifestyle medicine, soft tissue work, taping, cupping, cold laser, essential oils and more to allow the body to thrive on multiple levels. Dr. Druckman also practices equine chiropractic on animals, which provides surprising insights into the challenges of human healing. On this episode we discuss: - integrative and complementary healing modalities - the metaphysical aspects of health - how to optimize the nervous system - the chemical, physical and emotional aspects of wellness - how the mind effects physical health - the mind-body connection - whole person health care - proper body mechanics - how to tap into the innate wisdom of your body - how to become a more efficient runner - how taping works to create new neural pathways - how to deprogram bad habits - changes in human evolution - the ancient practice of cupping - how cupping detoxes the body and improves energy flow - what a herxheimer reaction is - what we can learn about healing from animals - And the number one activity that will revolutionize your morning routine - this one will surprise you! To connect with Sarah: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsarahdruckman Her website: http://drsarahdruckman.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Website: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message

Today I’m talking with Dr. Jay Wiles who is a clinical health psychologist with specialized training in nutritional psychology, biofeedback, health behavior coaching, health assessment, and complementary and integrative health. He also works as a health consultant for individuals and companies in teaching skills for optimizing mental and cognitive well-being. Dr. Wiles is also the co-host of the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast and has a strong interest in the interconnection between ancestral approaches to health and better living through science.  On this episode we discuss: - innovations in applied psychophysiology - the link between food and psychological well-being - the epigenetic side of nutrition - how to use food as medicine - why diets don’t work - the importance of mind flexibility - natural pain relief methods - exciting new integrative health modalities - how to use biofeedback to optimize your health - how to put your health data into action - DIY biofeedback methods - the best wearables for self experimentation - the benefits of heart rate variability training - how to improve your HRV - and the most important aspect of health to work on first! To connect with Jay: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjaywiles The Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-greenfield-fitness/id283908977 His website: https://www.drjaywiles.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message