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Could your tongue be the reason your body work never seems to hold? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Neel Bulchandani to explore how the tongue influences far more than speech and swallowing, from breathing and the diaphragm to tension patterns throughout the whole body. Dr. Neel walks us through how tongue ties begin, how to assess them, and why they remain so controversial. We get into what Weston A. Price's work and evolution can tell us about modern mouths, the four phenotypes, and what tongue restrictions mean for lactation, breastfeeding, and gas and bloating in babies. He also explains his Floor Four framework, how the brain decides what to loosen versus strengthen, and what treatment for a tongue tie looks like. Plus, he guides us through a visualization exercise you can follow along with in real time. Dr. Neel Bulchandani is an integrative specialist working at the intersection of manual therapy, tongue/jaw function, longevity, and health optimization. He developed Functional Mandibular Diaphragmatic Integration (FMDI), linking tongue and jaw mechanics with cranial, visceral, fascial, and foot dynamics to unlock whole-body pain, tension, and dysfunction. He trains practitioners and organizations worldwide, consults for Ben Greenfield’s Life Network team, is on faculty with the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, and hosts the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the show! 4:00 About Dr. Neel Bulchandani 4:41 Welcome him to the podcast! 4:46 How your tongue affects your health! 7:40 Easing gas & bloating for breastfeeding babies 8:10 Phase Shift 10:38 Making body work last 12:23 The goal of the diaphragm 15:25 The “Floor Four” areas 17:39 Assessing tongue ties 20:59 Controversy around tongue ties 23:56 How tongue ties begin 31:20 Weston A. Price & evolution 35:25 The 4 Phenotypes 39:18 Lactation & breastfeeding for babies 41:25 Treatments for tongue tie 43:19 Visualization exercise 56:50 How the brain decides what to loosen vs strengthen 1:00:38 How to learn more 1:03:27 Benefits of The Floor Four 1:04:25 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: www.neelbulchandani.com IG: @drneelbulchandani Podcast: Compromised to Alchemized Big 6 Lymph Reset Naboso Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Is cortisol really the enemy? Or have we completely misunderstood this essential hormone? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Erin Kinney breaks down what healthy cortisol should actually look like, how chronic stress can leave us stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, and the surprising signs that your nervous system may be dysregulated. We share our own burnout experiences as we explore the connections between cortisol, blood sugar, thyroid function, perimenopause, caffeine, intermittent fasting, and even fasted workouts. Dr. Kinney also reveals why multitasking, emotional suppression, and stealth infections can keep the body in stress mode—and what we can do to strengthen our “relax muscle.” If you’ve ever felt exhausted but wired, relied on caffeine to get through the day, or wondered why your body isn’t responding to all the “healthy” things you’re doing, this episode is a must-listen! Dr. Erin Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor, speaker, and podcast host who helps stressed-out patients balance their hormones, improve their mood, and restore their energy. She runs a private practice in Annapolis, Maryland, specializing in chronic health conditions related to hormonal and nervous-system imbalances, and has guided more than 7,000 people back to vibrant health through her clinic, workshops, retreats, and online programs. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and their five children.  SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 3:27 About Dr. Erin Kinney 4:08 Welcome her to the show! 5:36 Why do we need cortisol? 7:55 Energy surplus vs deficit 10:26 A normal cortisol pattern 12:28 Cortisol crash & adrenaline 13:55 Perimenopause advice 14:30 Lauren & Renee’s burnout stories 16:06 Signs & symptoms of dysregulated cortisol 20:41 How to strengthen your relax muscle 22:58 Cortisol testing 26:24 How cortisol affects thyroid 30:23 Taking a “bed day” 32:23 The impact of multi-tasking 38:37 Glucose-Cortisol relationship 41:08 Intermittent Fasting 43:05 Vicious caffeine-sedative cycle 44:27 Fasted workouts & fat burning 47:35 Stealth infections & cortisol 52:03 How emotional suppression affects cortisol 57:23 Where to find her book 58:04 Her final piece of advice 58:40 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Book: The Cortisol Cure Website Instagram Podcast YouTube Facebook Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What happens when a former college athlete and self-described skeptic slowly becomes a biohacker? In this episode, Renee sits down with her husband Ryan to unpack his evolution from late nights, drinking, and little focus on recovery to prioritizing sleep, nutrition, longevity, and health optimization. Ryan shares the biohacks and tools that have made the biggest difference for him, from wearables and meditation to nootropics, peptides, and IV therapy. They also dive into the realities of navigating health changes as a couple, why trust and patience matter, and how to optimize your health without losing the fun and spontaneity of life. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 2:42 How Renee & Ryan met 3:29 His habits as a college baseball player 5:50 Resilience in your 20s 7:32 Poker community 8:35 Readiness vs Performance 10:28 His reflection on health in his 20s 13:53 Immune challenges 15:23 Is it woo-woo? 16:30 Muse for athletic performance 19:01 Nootropics for poker 20:25 OURA Ring feedback 21:54 Infrared sauna 24:00 The cost of getting sick 25:45 Nicotine benefits & downsides 29:47 Peptide turning point 34:11 Trust vs resistance in health partnership 37:55 Late-night snacking 39:40 Balancing living life with being healthy 42:52 Living to 156 45:55 His final piece of advice 47:53 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Muse headband OURA Ring Peptides: BioLongevity Labs - code: BIOHACKERBABES EllieMD Nootropics: Nootopia - code: BIOHACKERBABES Thesis Troscriptions - Methylene Blue Lucy Nicotine Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this roundtable episode, Freddie Kimmel joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about what we’re actually doing to stay strong, mobile, energized, and healthy as we get older. We get into morning routines, fascia work, training with a partner, old injuries, pain and mobility, foam rolling, massage, vibration plates, recovery technology, and which biohacking tools are actually worth the hype. We also talk about how our priorities change with age, shifting from simply looking good to making sure our bodies actually function well. It’s a candid conversation filled with personal experiences, different perspectives, and plenty of discussion around what’s really worth your time, money, and effort when it comes to longevity and feeling your best. Freddie Kimmel is a leading voice in patient advocacy and radical ownership of health. A survivor of metastatic cancer, Lyme disease, and toxic mold, he helps others reconnect with nature’s rhythms and the body’s innate capacity to heal. Certified in Functional Health, Biological Regulatory Sciences, and International Sports Science, Freddie serves as Head of Innovation at Flowpresso and consults with AmpCoil and Lightpath LED. He is the creator of the Biological Blueprint Academy and host of the acclaimed Beautifully Broken Podcast, where science, spirit, and technology meet to help people activate their body’s natural intelligence. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 3:06 About Freddie Kimmel 3:50 Welcome him to the show! 4:57 His morning routine 8:15 Pain & fascia 10:28 Foam rolling & massage guns 13:15 Lymphatic boots & Vibration plates 16:30 Studies on bone density 19:18 Fecal transplants 22:30 Renee’s morning routine 25:58 Lauren’s morning routine 27:09 Retinol for skin aging 29:52 Freddie’s stem cell skin cream 32:39 Bimini oxygen therapy 34:29 Red light therapy & face masks 36:53 Young Goose L.A.D.R. Serum 37:35 Body dysmorphia  45:23 Regenerative skin alternatives 46:52 Glymphatic detox & Alzheimer’ss 48:05 Overlooked behaviors for skin health 52:10 New science of delaying the aging process 55:19 Meet Schumann PEMF Pal! 1:02:09 Where to find Freddie 1:02:24 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Freddie's Website Instagram Rapid Release Power Plate - code: BIOHACKERBABES for 20% off Bimini Oxygen Hydrotherapy Recellebrate EXOAGELESS (Exosomes) - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES Young Goose - code: BIOHACKERBABES10 Counter Retinatural Schumann PEMF Pals - code: BIOHACKERBABES Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What if the key to healing trauma, addiction, depression, and other deeply rooted emotional patterns lies beyond the tools of conventional medicine? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia and a pioneer at the intersection of Western psychology and indigenous plant medicine, to explore the transformative potential of ayahuasca. Dr. Jeff explains how this powerful medicine may influence the brain, including synaptic plasticity, while emphasizing the critical importance of safety, screening, intention, and the “set and setting” surrounding the experience. He also shares insights into trauma, women’s emotional health, supporting highly sensitive people, and why some individuals may be drawn to plant medicine after conventional approaches haven’t delivered lasting results. Whether you’re curious about ayahuasca or simply interested in the future of mental and emotional healing, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at what may be possible when we expand the definition of medicine. Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy.D., M.P.H. is a pioneer in the mental health revolution and Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia, the world’s first and only medically licensed ayahuasca retreat. With over 18,000 success stories and a 98% transformation rate, Dr. Jeff is leading the healing work at Rythmia, guiding people from all walks of life - including doctors, veterans, therapists, and those who have tried everything else toward emotional breakthroughs, recovery from trauma, and lasting transformation. Supported by influential figures such as Kelly Slater, MLK III, Jack Canfield and comedian Ron White, who serve on the board, along with Hollywood A-listers like Terrence Howard, Rythmia helps individuals reconnect with their true selves in a way that traditional medicine often overlooks. For over 25 years, Dr. Jeff has worked at the intersection of Western psychology and indigenous medicine, helping thousands break free from PTSD, addiction, and depression. As a former Clinical Director of Passages Malibu, the world’s most successful luxury rehab center, he’s seen firsthand where traditional treatments fail - leading him to explore the power of alternative therapies. SHOW NOTES: 0:48 Welcome to the podcast! 2:47 ABout Dr. Jeff McNairy 3:50 Welcome him to the show! 4:40 Why Ayahuasca? 5:55 About Iboga 7:13 How Ayahuasca works 9:24 Who it’s not for 12:25 Pre-trip cardiac work-up  14:28 Safety at Rythmia 15:16 Schizophrenia 17:19 Indigenous cultural practices 19:15 When Westerners take Aya 19:59 About Shamanism 22:49 Importance of Set & Setting 25:26 Abuse & trauma in plant medicine 28:27 Women’s emotional & mental health 30:49 First discovery of Ayahuasca 33:31 Mechanisms of Action 36:50 Synaptic plasticity 37:55 Purging on Ayahuasca 44:39 How to prepare for visiting Rythmia 47:20 The main reasons people do Aya 51:30 Rythmia facilities & schedule 57:08 Supporting Empaths 1:07:25 Dosing Aya 1:11:40 Where to learn more 1:15:24 Ayahuasca in a nutshell 1:16:40 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: Rythmia Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

If you’ve done all the “right” things for your gut, eating clean, avoiding gluten, taking supplements, running labs, and still feel like your gut health stinks, this episode is for you. We’re challenging the idea that your gut is something you need to “fix” and exploring why symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and gas may actually be signals rather than signs that something is broken. We zoom out to look at the gut as part of a much bigger web involving the brain, nervous system, hormones, immune system, stress, sleep, and circadian rhythm, and we share simple strategies that can help support your body without adding another complicated protocol to your life. Our goal is to help you stop chasing symptoms, start listening to your body, and build resilience from the inside out. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the show! 3:03 Why your gut isn’t broken 6:09 Limbic Retraining 8:48 Underlying stressors to the gut 9:24 Spider web analogy 11:15 Simple hack to sync your gut rhythms 14:28 Overnight fasting 15:32 Perimenopausal & bloated 16:31 Gut Healing Framework 18:11 Basic elimination foods 19:02 Regulating the stress response 19:28 Renee’s gut story 21:15 How to support digestion 27:30 The many types of trauma  30:18 Food Therapy 31:15 Repairing the gut lining & microbiome 32:56 “Party in my stomach” 35:02 Supplements for gut healing 37:50 The acid reflux myth 43:22 Supporting motility & bowel movements 47:00 Diagnostic lab testing 49:50 Triggers for leaky gut 57:30 Allergies vs Intolerances vs Sensitivities 1:01:29 Elimination Diet 1:03:41 Can you over-optimize your gut? 1:05:21 Recapping the framework RESOURCES: Fullscript Gut Supplements (must create an account to access) Biohacker Babes Gut Healing Framework E-book (FREE until Sept 14) Primal Trust - code: BIOHACKERBABES10 FREE Nervous System Harmony e-book Book: Food Therapy Podcast with Luis Mojica Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What if the clothes touching your skin every day are quietly exposing you to chemicals you never agreed to wear? In this eye-opening conversation, Chris Kolbe pulls back the curtain on the plastic-heavy clothing industry, revealing the hidden chemicals, questionable dyes, PFAS, and “recycled” materials that can turn your closet into a potential source of exposure. We dive into the most important swaps to make, how to identify truly cleaner fabrics and underwear, why European standards often differ from those in the U.S., and whether you really have to sacrifice performance to choose healthier clothing. Plus, Chris explains the science behind HyperNatural’s innovative Hyper-Cool Jade™ technology and shares his vision for transforming the apparel industry from the inside out. Chris Kolbe is the cognizant founder of HyperNatural, which he launched in 2022 after recognizing the overlooked health potential of bio-based materials in an apparel industry dominated by plastic-heavy synthetics. He saw what consumers were up against: the “Perfect Problem” of opaque systems pushing chemical-loaded performance fabrics into closets and onto skin with little awareness.  Through HyperNatural, he is building a premium wellness apparel brand and bio-based materials platform powered by patented nano fiber technology called Hyper-Cool Jade™ to create a cleaner, higher-performing alternative to the synthetic / chemical status quo. With more than 30 years of experience across apparel, retail, merchandising, design, and brand building, Chris has held senior executive leadership roles at some of the industry’s most recognized brands and retailers, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Urban Outfitters, J.Crew, and Kohl’s, as well as serving as President of Lands’ End. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 4:23 About Chris Kolbe 5:32 Welcome him to the show! 6:30 The state of our clothing supply chain 8:42 The real problem with plastic 12:38 Beware of the $20 t-shirt 15:16 The most important swaps to make 17:15 Can you avoid PFAS? 19:06 European vs American standards 23:50 Natural “biomaterials” to look for 26:24 Hypercool Jade 27:44 Toxic vs safe dyes 30:11 Hypernatural philosophy & health benefits 32:05 Safe standards to look for when shopping 37:45 Clean underwear 40:10 Golf + feedback from our husbands! 42:15 Why you can have both performance and clean 45:29 What we want in clean athleisure 48:25 How to create change in the industry 49:25 Is “recycled clothing” clean? 54:34 More about Hypernatural 55:43 His final advice 58:05 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:  https://hypernaturalstyle.com/ IG: @hypernaturalstyle TikTok: @hypernaturalstyle Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Luis Mojica is a somatic therapist, trauma nutritionist, and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, where he teaches thousands of people around the world how to recover from stress and trauma. He uses whole foods, self-inquiry, and Somatic Experiencing as tools to find safety within yourself. Through Holistic Life Navigation, Luis offers online courses and webinars, in-person workshops and retreats, trauma-informed support groups, a monthly membership and newsletter, a weekly podcast, and a popular YouTube channel filled with insights and interviews. Luis’ first book, Food Therapy, was released in April of 2026, and is a USA Today bestseller. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 2:17 About Luis Mojica 3:58 Welcome him to the show! 6:58 Using a CGM for feedback 8:34 Relationship between cortisol & glucose  10:35 Getting out of food addiction  14:45 Hyper-vigilance & co-regulation 17:30 The biology of trauma 19:33 What is “co-regulation” & how to do it 23:43 Somatic Therapy 29:48 LIVE somatic experiencing 33:13 Using food to regulate stress 35:35 Categorizing food (a healthier way) 41:26 Beans, greens & proteins 43:01 Debunking the myth of beans 51:15 Where to find him 52:54 His final piece of advice 54:23 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Hack Your Health - code: BIOHACKERBABES Website: Holistic Life Navigation 6-month Parenting Program YouTube: @holisticlifenavigation Podcast: Holistic Life Navigation Book: Food Therapy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What happens when you stop outsourcing your health and start learning how to think for yourself? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Stephanie Rimka challenges the way we’ve been taught to approach health, healing, and even our own bodies. We dive into medical gaslighting, health sovereignty, nervous system regulation, autism spectrum, biohacking, and why the right intervention at the wrong time can sometimes do more harm than good. We also explore the deeper biology of safety, femininity, intimacy, relationships, and what it takes to reconnect with yourself after years of overriding your own signals. Dr. Rimka offers a radically different perspective on health: one that asks us to stop blindly following protocols, understand our own physiology, and learn how to think rather than simply being told what to do. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the medical system, disconnected from your body, stuck in survival mode, or overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it really means to take your health back. Dr. Stephanie Rimka is a clinician, educator, and speaker specializing in mitochondrial function, nervous system regulation, and the biological foundations of brain health, mental health, and human performance. With nearly three decades of clinical experience working with conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and complex neurodevelopmental challenges, her work focuses on helping practitioners and audiences understand why conventional protocols often fail and how to think in systems rather than isolated interventions. She is a founding faculty member of Peptide University, where she teaches clinicians worldwide how to apply advanced therapies through the lens of mitochondrial physiology, signaling, and clinical sequencing. Her approach integrates bioenergetics, trauma physiology, and metabolic health to create a more precise and effective model for restoring energy, cognitive function, and emotional resilience. Dr. Rimka is also the author of Receive: The Dance of Feminine Power, and the creator of multiple educational programs exploring the intersection of biology, identity, and human potential. Her work challenges reductionist approaches to health and emphasizes the importance of sequence, structure, and system-wide coherence, particularly in the treatment of chronic mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the show! 2:33 About Dr. Stephanie Rimka 3:21 Welcome to the podcast! 4:01 How she defines health 5:28 How we lose our sovereignty 10:26 Medical gaslighting 12:45 Renee’s story 16:20 Learning how to think 18:35 Nervous system & decision-making 20:53 The problem with biohacking 25:30 Burning man 28:13 Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder 33:14 Restoring intimacy & sex 37:56 Balancing masculine & feminine in relationships 39:58 Strategies to decrease dissociation & increase creativity 46:45 Bioenergetics & nature somatics 51:49 Permission to be lazy 56:47 Brain wave support 1:00:49 When to use biohacking tech 1:06:30 Creating a healthier home 1:11:15 Beauty is safety 1:13:05 Botox issues 1:20:20 How she learned to think 1:22:43 How to find her 1:31:30 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: www.drrimka.com IG: @dr_rimka LinkedIn: @drstephanierimka Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we share the three biggest mistakes to avoid before bed and the simple shifts that can dramatically improve your sleep quality. We dive into the science of what happens while you sleep, why "sleep pressure" is essential, and how your circadian rhythm influences everything from hormones to energy and recovery. You'll also hear Renee's journey with sleep apnea, Lauren's biggest sleep lessons from traveling, our favorite sleep travel hacks, and practical tips for creating the ultimate sleep environment. We cover nervous system regulation, sleep hygiene, the popular 3-2-1 rule, air quality, bedding, common sleep myths, rebound sleep, and the supplements we actually use to support restorative sleep. Whether you're struggling to fall asleep, waking up exhausted, or simply looking to optimize your health, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you get deeper, more restorative sleep. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 4:23 What happens when we sleep 6:20 Renee’s sleep apnea journey 8:05 Lauren’s travel discoveries 10:24 Renee’s sleep travel hacks 12:56 The Pillars of good sleep 14:55 Circadian rules 17:04 Mollie’s sleep environment 20:48 Why we need “sleep pressure” 25:55 How to downregulate your nervous system 31:54 Sleep Hygiene 35:34 The 3-2-1 Rule 38:28 Air Quality & Bedding 39:16 Sleep myths, busted 41:25 Rebound sleep 44:20 Sleep supplements 48:20 Takeaways & Recap 49:45 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Swanwick Blue light blocking glasses & lighting - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES TrueDark Blue light blocking glasses Yoga Nidra OURA Ring Essentia Mattress Eight Sleep Cooling Pod - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES AirDoctor Air Filter Align Mat (PEMF) - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES Apollo Neuro - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES BrainTap LightPath LED (Red Light) - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES Muse Headband for Sleep Supplements: BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES HempLucid CBD - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES Kill Switch Sleep Formula Sleepy Vibes Drink (with Glycine) Troscriptions TroCalm & TroZzz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer, who specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonal chaos. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20's and 30's, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women's ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. With more than 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition industry, Bria created a proven strategy to dramatically improve the challenges women are experiencing in weight release and energy. Her podcast The Period Whisperer is a top 1% wellness podcast in the world with an instagram following of over 19,000. Bria has been featured in Fox News, Women's Health and top women's podcasts such as The MidLife Makeover Show to name a few.  SHOW NOTES: 0:39 Welcome to the podcast! 3:09 About Bria Gadd 4:03 Welcome her to the show! 5:27 Is perimenopause the problem? 7:18 Spotting initial symptoms 10:32 Confusion around HRT 11:20 Functional lab testing 14:12 Digestive & Gut Support 16:20 What perimenopause symptoms are trying to tell you 18:45 Root causes of adrenal dysfunction 20:56 Why working with a practitioner cuts through the noise 24:18 Before detox 27:15 How your period changes 30:08 Before starting HRT 34:33 Birth control stories 35:50 Impact of endotoxins on hormones 41:59 Deficiency in joy 43:14 Peptides for perimenopause 48:45 Poor sleep & blood sugar  52:51 Her POV on peptides 56:49 Her Midlife Mojo program 58:22 Her final piece of advice 59:12 Thanks for tuning in RESOURCES: Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/  IG: @bria_period_whispherer  Facebook: BriaThePeriodWhisperer/  TikTok: briagadd  YouTube: @bria_period_whisperer  Podcast: The Period Whisperer Podcast  Beam Minerals - code:  Yuka App Ellie MD Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are your sleep trackers helping you sleep better? Or making you more anxious about your sleep? In this episode, we welcome back sleep expert Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is A Skill, to explore how chasing the perfect sleep score can actually undermine restorative sleep, while sharing practical strategies for improving sleep through mindset shifts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and smart use of wearable data. Mollie also discusses overcoming the "First Night Effect" while traveling, when to consider at-home sleep studies, and the foundational tests that matter most before investing in advanced biohacks. Finally, she shares her personal experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy at Beckley Retreats, revealing how addressing suppressed emotions and unresolved stress transformed both her sleep and overall well-being. Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. In the spirit of that goal, she has created the #2 sleep podcast, where she has interviewed over 200 sleep experts, written a popular weekly sleep newsletter for over six years, partnered with luxury hotels & lifestyle brands, coached the world’s top poker players, and has appeared on over 175 podcasts. SHOW NOTES: 0:39 Welcome to the podcast! 2:16 About Mollie Eastman 3:19 Welcome her back to the show! 4:48 Are wearables helping or harming? 7:04 Placebo-Nocebo effect 11:25 Getting relief from sleep data 14:00 The ‘mindset’ undermining sleep 16:13 Acceptance & Commitment Theory (ACT) for Insomnia 18:38 Using biohacks for “First Night Effect” 25:05 Sleep disorders & at-home sleep studies 32:14 Auditing sleep data 36:13 Baseline tests to start with 39:51 Her latest discovery on sleep support 40:55 Beckley Retreats 48:47 The benefits of psychedelics on her sleep 54:24 The impact of suppressing emotions 58:57 Where to find her RESOURCES: Website: Sleep Is a Skill Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program Sleep Is A Skill Podcast LinkedIn IG: @mollie.eastman Sleep Tests: SleepDoctor.com Sleep Image Ring Happy Ring Sleep Doctor Watch PAT - WatchPAT Onera Sleep Study Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Why do so many people suffer from chronic symptoms despite being told their labs are "normal"? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Olivia Lesslar, a physician specializing in psychoneuroimmunology and longevity medicine, to uncover why so-called "mystery illnesses" are often the result of multiple unresolved threats interacting throughout the body and brain. She explains how chronic pain, chronic fatigue, trauma, surgery, infections, and even deeply rooted psychological patterns can keep the nervous system locked in survival mode, making true healing a complex but achievable process. Dr. Lesslar also shares why creating a sense of safety within the body is one of the most powerful yet overlooked foundations for recovery. If you've been searching for answers to persistent health challenges, this episode offers a compassionate, science-backed perspective that will change the way you think about chronic disease and what it takes to heal. Dr. Olivia Ly Lesslar is an Australian medical doctor with an expertise in psychoneuroimmunology and longevity medicine. Known as a “medical Sherlock Holmes,” she is recognised for her ability to synthesise insights across multiple specialties and unravel complex, multi-systemic conditions that defy conventional diagnostic frameworks. She is Director of Functional and Longevity Medicine at Cingulum Health in Sydney and Medical Architect and Founding Chief Medical Officer of Eir Liv, where she designed the clinical framework for a medicalised longevity atelier model. Internationally, she serves as Founding Chief Clinical and Standards Advisor to Elite Optimal Health Centre in Accra, Ghana, guiding its clinical standards and institutional development. Dr Lesslar holds leadership and advisory positions across more than thirty international organisations in neurotechnology, biotechnology, and space medicine, including Human Regenerator (UK), Kure (sydney), L’evive Labs (Singapore), Sens.ai (Canada), and Oxford Healthspan (UK). In 2025, she completed a seven-city speaking tour across Australia and New Zealand, presenting her original framework, The Nine Ancient Survival Threats, a psychoneuroimmunological model exploring the evolutionary roots of chronic disease. She holds academic appointments at Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases and at the Geneva College of Longevity Science. Her focus is on advancing integrative, patient-centred models that unite neuroscience, immunology, and systems-level thinking. SHOW NOTES: 0:39 Welcome to the podcast! 3:19 About Dr. Olivia Lesslar 4:02 Welcome her to the show! 5:10 Are they really “mystery illnesses”? 9:56 Chronic pain signals 11:58 Her traumatic injury 15:22 What is Psychoneuroimmunology? 16:59 When your body betrays you 20:16 Fear-based marketing 23:25 The impact of surgery 26:20 Assessing threats to the body 33:05 How to create safety in the body 36:57 The “schemas” that inform our health 40:16 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 42:08 Her “index patient” 48:07 Why healing is multifactorial 51:45 Her framework for health 55:10 Her finale piece of advice 57:53 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: www.drolivialesslar.com IG: @drolivialesslar LinkedIn  Her peer-reviewed published research: ResearchGate profile Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Dr. Jason Sonners challenges the growing "health-maxxing" trend, explaining how the relentless pursuit of optimization can sometimes create more stress than health. Together, we explore the importance of balancing stress with your body's capacity, building sustainable habits, mastering the fundamentals, and avoiding the temptation to stack too many biohacks at once. Through personal stories and practical insights, the conversation highlights how mindset, adaptability, and honesty with yourself are just as important as diet, exercise, and wearable data. If you're looking to optimize your health without falling into perfectionism or burnout, this episode offers a refreshing, science-backed perspective on what truly moves the needle. Dr. Jason Sonners, DC, DCBCN, DIBAK, PhD is a leading expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), blending deep knowledge in human biology, performance, regenerative medicine, and chiropractic care. Fascinated with optimizing health, he continually integrates cutting-edge research with hands-on clinical results. In addition to his Doctor of Chiropractic, he holds certifications as a Diplomate from the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (DCBCN) and the International Board of Applied Kinesiology (DIBAK). Most recently, he earned his Ph.D. in molecular biology with a concentration in regenerative medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine, successfully defending his dissertation in the spring of 2025. SHOW NOTES: 0:39 Welcome to the podcast! 1:18 The “maxxing” trend 2:22 About Dr. Jason Sonners 3:27 Welcome him to the show! 4:32 When does the pursuit of health make us less healthy? 6:45 Everything we do is a stressor 7:59 Balancing stress vs our own capacity 10:21 The error of “work hard, play hard” 14:39 Lauren’s story: perception of stress 15:42 Renee’s story: Aunt Kay’s longevity 16:55 Being proud vs feeling guilt or shame 20:10 Diet & Exercise variation & adaptation 25:49 Creating habit change 30:15 The willingness to change and be honest 34:23 Wearable data confusion 42:05 What is “health-maxxing”? 46:41 Stacking biohacks 49:18 Mastering the basics 52:46 Introducing biohacking to family 55:51 Dangerous stacking 1:00:49 His final piece of advice 1:06:10 Where to find him 1:07:33 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website drjasonsonners.com IG: @hbotusa Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we explore how the future of wellness is shifting away from endless optimization and toward a more personalized, less-is-more approach to health. We share our current favorite biohacks, discuss the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, cycle syncing, peptides, and emerging technologies like the Ohm Lamp and stem cell therapies. We also unpack the growing backlash against "over-optimization" and why the next era of biohacking will prioritize precision, simplicity, and long-term resilience. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about aging well, supporting future generations, and why 2026 may be the most exciting time yet to take charge of your health. SHOW NOTES: 0:40 Welcome to the podcast! 2:15 Lauren’s favorite biohack right now 5:50 Foundational travel hacks 6:40 Renee’s rescue 8:52 Renee’s favorite biohack right now 9:58 Benefits of no alcohol 11:48 PhaseApp for cycle syncing 15:31 The Ohm Lamp 17:05 Revisiting peptides 18:49 Comparison to microdosing 23:29 RFK & new regulations 24:43 Solving the problem of aging 29:35 Excitement for the future of health 32:15 Stem cells 34:45 Supporting the senior population 37:17 The era of ‘less’ supplements 44:35 Backlash trend of “over-optimization”  49:03 Major/minor signs on OURA 50:33 Wellness centers 53:26 Final advice & recap 55:32 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Phase App - code: BIOHACKERBABES Ohm Lamp - code: BIOHACKERBABES Ellie MD Peptides Peptide Quiz Ep 346: Addiction & Peptides with Samantha Lander Ep 339: GLP-1 Dosing with Jay Campbell Biolongevity Labs - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES Ep 331: GP1 Biology & Calacurb with Sarah Kennedy Calocurb - Discount code: RENEE10 Dr. Vincent Giampapa Beam Minerals - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids - Discount code: BIOBABES for 15% off Ep 349: Airway Health & Snoring with Dr. Gene Sambataro Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands