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Look around the room you are in right now. How much plastic can you see? Water bottles, food packaging, clothing, toys, hand sanitizer, even the phone in your hand. Plastics and forever chemicals are woven into nearly every part of modern life, and the conversation about what they mean for our health is only getting louder. This episode of Wellness Wednesday brings that conversation home in a way that feels practical instead of scary. Dr. Brett sits down with Dr. Hatch, a renowned expert with over 30 years of experience helping people. Dr. Brett has spent more than two decades helping patients and teaching other healthcare providers, and the two have been friends and colleagues for a very long time. Together they walk through the Six Steps to Wellness framework Dr. Brett uses, where toxins are one of six major factors that can help or hinder health, and they dig into the one that is hiding in plain sight. What Are Forever Chemicals and Why Are They Everywhere Plastics became popular in the 1950s and have grown more present in daily life ever since. Dr. Hatch points out how different childhood was just a generation or two ago. A toy truck used to be made of metal. Today nearly every toy, container, and package is plastic, which means children are being exposed earlier than ever. Dr. Brett breaks down the terms people keep hearing: phthalates, BPA, BPS, microplastics, nanoplastics, and PFAS. Many of these are grouped under the name forever chemicals because they do not break down easily. They show up in plastics, packaging, coatings, fragranced products, and the water and food supply. How Hidden Chemicals Interact With the Body’s Hormone Systems One of the most eye opening parts of this conversation is the link to the endocrine system. Dr. Hatch shares that he had long understood how plastics relate to hormones, but his research this week helped him connect the dots to other glands like the thyroid, the hypothalamus, and the adrenals. When people walk in exhausted all the time, he realized reducing plastic exposure may be a missing link alongside nutrition and supplementation. Dr. Brett adds that nanoplastics are small enough to pass through some of the body’s natural protective barriers. He also explains that highly active tissues with strong blood flow, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, tend to take up these substances more readily. Hormone disruptors, heavy metals, herbicides, and pesticides all belong in the same conversation. What the Research Shows and What It Does Not Yet Show Dr. Brett is clear that scientists do not yet fully understand the long term effects, and there is not complete human clinical data showing that one exposure causes one outcome. His personal view is that no level of phthalates or heavy metals is healthy, and he points to studies showing these substances are found in people everywhere. This episode is not meant to alarm anyone. It is meant to educate and empower. Everyday Sources: Water, Heat, Food Storage, Fragrance and Clothing Both doctors agree the goal is to reduce exposure where you can. Water bottles are one of the most common sources, and heat makes it worse. Bottles left in a hot car or in direct sunlight, hot drinks in plastic cups, and food reheated in plastic containers can all intensify absorption. Dr. Hatch also shares a lesson from a mentor about dish soaps and cups, and Dr. Brett points out that even some sparkling and mineral waters can contain forever chemicals that come from the source water, even when they are bottled in glass. Water quality matters just as much as the container. Dr. Brett shares what a water treatment expert told him: reverse osmosis is the gold standard, and a whole house system or a quality filter is a great place to start. Choose glass or stainless steel whenever possible, and remember that even glass dispensers can have plastic parts. Fragranced products, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, and some clothing are also hidden sources worth reviewing. Can You Test for Plastics Yes. Dr. Hatch explains that plastic testing is now available through integrative and medically oriented labs, and a local practitioner can help you find one. The reality, Dr. Brett notes, is that everyone who has been tested has some. Levels simply vary. Supporting the Body’s Natural Processes: Nrf2, Glutathione, Omega 3s and Fiber Because no one can avoid everything, the second half of the conversation focuses on supporting the body. Dr. Hatch explains that the Nrf2 pathway is one of the most important ways the body responds to inflammation and oxidative stress. Dr. Brett adds that this pathway helps the body make glutathione, often called the master antioxidant, and that sulforaphane from broccoli seed extract is one plant compound studied for activating it. Omega 3 fatty acids matter because plastics are fat soluble, so the right omegas help the body gather and move them out. Fiber is just as important. Dr. Hatch notes that most diets are so processed they lack the fiber the body needs to bind and carry things out through the digestive tract. What to Remove First: Sodas, Processed Foods, Canned Foods and Nonstick Pans When asked for the top things to remove, Dr. Hatch names sodas first. High fructose corn syrup drives inflammation, and carbonation can disrupt the gut. His second rule is simple: if it comes in a box or a bag, skip it. Dr. Brett adds canned foods, since many can linings use BPA or BPS, along with plastic water bottles, plastic food containers, and nonstick pans. Choosing organic whole foods, growing a garden, and eating clean lowers the load the body has to handle, which helps everything else work better. Start Small: One or Two Changes Become Your New Normal Dr. Brett closes with the heart of the message. Exposure builds up over time, so this is not a game of doing it for a week or a month. Choose one or two changes, such as no more heating food in plastic, no more nonstick pans, or no more plastic water bottles, and make them your new floor. When children and grandchildren grow up with those habits as their normal, it changes the next generation too. Wellness Wednesday is a free weekly wellness conversation designed to give people the tools, knowledge, and encouragement to make lasting changes. If this episode made you look around your home differently, share it with someone you care about. This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 🎙 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.  https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcast In This Episode We Discuss: Why plastics and forever chemicals show up in nearly every part of daily lifeWhat phthalates, BPA, BPS, microplastics, nanoplastics, and PFAS actually areHow these substances can interact with the endocrine system, including the thyroid and adrenal glandsWhy heat intensifies absorption and what it means for water bottles, hot drinks, and reheated foodWater filtration options from reverse osmosis to glass and stainless steel containersHow the Nrf2 pathway, glutathione, omega 3s, and fiber support the body’s natural processesThe top foods and products to remove first and the simple swaps to start withKey Takeaways: Exposure builds over time, so small consistent changes matter more than perfectionHeat plus plastic is the combination to avoid, especially with water, hot drinks, and foodWater quality and water containers are among the biggest everyday sources to addressSupporting the body with fiber, omega 3s, and Nrf2 pathway nutrition helps it handle the environment we live inChoose one or two changes, make them your new normal, and let it become your family’s new normal tooThank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Oxidative stress is one of the most talked about topics in health and wellness right now... but what does it actually mean? And what does the body already have built in to fight it? In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Marilee sits down with Nikki, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Coach with more than 25 years of experience in health, wellness, nutrition, disease prevention, and integrative care, for a conversation that goes straight to the root cause of how we age at the cellular level.  Nikki brings decades of clinical experience evaluating supplements, working in prevention and integrative care, and helping people understand the real impact of nutrigenomics on their health. Her passion for finding simple, science-backed solutions to complex health challenges led her to Nrf2 activation 15 years ago... and this conversation makes clear exactly why that discovery changed everything for her as a practitioner.  Together Marilee and Nikki unpack oxidative stress from the inside out. They explore how free radical damage accumulates across every organ system, why this is influencing more than 200 chronic conditions, and why the research on PubMed has grown from 86,000 to more than 415,000 published studies in just 15 years. Most importantly they dive into what the body already has built in to address it... and why activating that internal defense system is fundamentally different from anything people have tried before.  In This Episode We Discuss:  What oxidative stress actually is and why Nikki describes it as “rusting from the inside out”The connection between oxidative stress, inflammation, and chronic disease across every organ systemHow nutrigenomics works and why we are not stuck with the genes we were givenThe Nrf2 pathway and why it declines as we age, driving the changes we associate with getting olderThe four key antioxidant enzymes activated by Nrf2 and the research-proven percentages behind each oneWhy the body’s own antioxidants are more than a million times more powerful than anything we can supplement with from the outsideWhat Nikki discovered 15 years ago that changed the way she approaches her work as a dietitian Key Takeaways:   Oxidative stress is a root cause influencing more than 200 chronic diseases and it affects every organ system in the bodyThe Nrf2 pathway controls antioxidant production, detoxification, and the inflammatory response... and it declines significantly as we ageResearch shows that activating the Nrf2 pathway can lower oxidative stress by an average of 40% in 30 daysSOD increases by 34%, catalase by 54%, Hemoxygenase 1 by 600 to 900%, and glutathione by 300% through Nrf2 activationSelf-care is cell care... starting at the cellular level with the foundational piece creates a platform everything else can build on Wellness Wednesday is a free weekly wellness conversation hosted by the FAB Collab and designed to bring real, research-backed health education to anyone who wants to understand what is happening in their body and what they can do about it. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone in your world who has been asking questions about aging, energy, or cellular health.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Most people know stress is bad for their health — but few realize just how much of that damage happens through the nervous system. On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Shauna sits down with Dr. Brett, a licensed chiropractor with over 30 years of experience in functional nutrition and functional medicine, for a powerful conversation about why regulating the nervous system may be the single most important thing anyone can do for their overall health.  Dr. Brett breaks down the difference between the two states of the nervous system — the sympathetic “fight, flight, or freeze” state and the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state — and explains why so many people today are unknowingly stuck in survival mode. From food sensitivities to sleep struggles to emotional patterns that won’t let go, so many symptoms trace back to a nervous system that has been dysregulated for far too long.  The good news? There are simple, powerful tools anyone can start using today to shift the nervous system back into balance. Shauna and Dr. Brett walk through two foundational techniques live on the call — and the results speak for themselves.  In This Episode We Discuss:  What the autonomic nervous system is and why it controls so much more than most people realizeThe difference between fight/flight/freeze and rest/digest — and how to tell which state the body is living inHow emotional stress, physical stressors, and environmental toxins all impact nervous system regulationTwo powerful daily techniques (box breathing and a hands-on stress-processing method) that anyone can do in under 5 minutesThe role of nutrition, sleep, chiropractic care, and intentional nervous system prep in long-term resilience Key Takeaways:   A dysregulated nervous system is at the root of many common symptoms — sleep trouble, reactivity, food sensitivities, brain fog, and chronic tensionHeart rate variability (HRV) is one of the most accessible objective tools to measure nervous system balanceBox breathing (4-5 seconds in, hold, out, hold) is the same technique Navy SEALs use to regulate under extreme stressThe body stores emotional stress physically — touching the point of tension while touching the forehead activates the vagus nerve and helps process and release itStress is not the enemy — the body’s ability to adapt to stress is the real indicator of healthThe nervous system touches everything. Supporting it is not optional — it is foundational. Tune in and share this one with someone who needs it.  🎙️ Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | https://bio  Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Fall has a way of sneaking up on you. The schedules fill up, the snacks multiply, and somewhere between Halloween candy and Thanksgiving dinner the wheels quietly fall off. Most people don't plan for it... they just wake up in January wondering what happened.  This week on Wellness Wednesday, host Jami brings in her dear friend Heidi, a nutritional therapy expert, to talk about something that sounds simple but most of us are genuinely missing: how to actually fuel your body so it can do its job when the season gets hard.  What you'll hear is not a lecture. It's a real conversation between two women who have done the research, raised the kids, dealt with the busy and are still standing. Heidi's story starts with her son Samuel and it will stop you in your tracks. By the time she gets to the part about what happened in the first four days on a specific gut support protocol... you will understand in a whole new way why what we eat is about so much more than what we look like.  Guest: Heidi is a nutritional therapy expert, a former college athlete, and a high school track coach who has spent years figuring out how to help people perform at their best from the inside out.  In This Episode:  The two things most people are simply not getting enough of and why it matters more in fall than any other time of yearWhat to actually look for on a nutrition label (and what to stop obsessing over)Easy grab and go meals that will keep you full, focused, and not raiding the snack drawer by 3pmWhy your gut health has everything to do with how well your immune system fights back this seasonHow to enjoy the holidays without guilt, deprivation, or completely starting over in JanuaryThe sleep and hydration pieces most people skip even though they're freeWhat happened when Heidi's son Samuel started a targeted gut support protocol and why it changed everything her family believed about the gut brain connection Key Takeaways:   Eat as close to the farm and the animal as possible and let that one rule simplify everythingStart your morning with protein and notice how differently the rest of your day goesKeep a simple food diary for two weeks and let your body show you what it's been trying to tell youConsistency is what earns you the freedom to enjoy the holidays without fearYour gut is not just digestion. It is where most of your immune activity lives and food is either feeding it or fighting it You will leave this one with a handful of things you can actually do this week. No overhaul required. Just a few intentional shifts that add up to something real. 💛   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

What does it actually mean to live long? Not just to add years to your life but to bring more life to every single year? This week Jenny sits down with Dr. Teri, a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, Certified Natural Health Professional and Kai Chi Qigong Master Trainer with more than 40 years of experience in natural health, for one of the most compelling longevity conversations we have ever hosted on Wellness Wednesday.  Dr. Teri's story is extraordinary. A child who was sick constantly from antibiotics destroying her immune system, she grew up in and out of doctor's offices feeling better but never actually getting well. After losing her father to a heart attack at 53 and her mother to lung cancer at 57, she realized she was on the same path and made a decision to change course entirely. Today at 77 she just returned from 10 days in Paris putting in more than 15,000 steps a day, climbing 424 steps up and down Notre Dame Cathedral, riding roller coasters at Disneyland Paris with her grandchildren, running the Disney Half Marathon and doing 40 jumping jacks off the floor. All of this after two broken backs, a chipped neck bone, injured sciatica, a head-on collision, being run over by a car and falling off a horse twice.  This is the power of addressing health at the cellular level. And this conversation will completely shift the way you think about aging, longevity and what is actually possible for your body.  In This Episode We Discuss:  Dr. Teri's personal journey from chronically ill child to vibrant, active 77-year-old — and what made the differenceWhy most people feel better with conventional care but never actually get well, and what the missing piece isThe cabinet full of supplements problem and why most people are taking things they do not even know why they are takingThe difference between one-to-one antioxidants like vitamin C and cellular activation — why activating the body to produce a million antioxidants per second through the NRF2 pathway is exponentially more powerful than any supplement you could takeThe science behind SOD (superoxide dismutase) and catalase, why these enzyme systems decline from our 20s onward, and how NRF2 activation restores them — including a 300% increase in glutathione and a 30% increase in SODWhy Protandim NRF2 has more than 28 independently funded peer-reviewed studies on the finished product — something no other supplement company can claimProtandim NRF1 and mitochondrial health — why mitochondria is the energy storehouse of every cell and why raising cellular energy is one of the two foundational theories of agingProtandim NAD and the sirtuin pathway — why NAD activates all 7 sirtuins in every cell, why this is like getting all the benefits of fasting without fasting, and why external NAD supplements only raise sirtuin activity by about 2% while Protandim NAD brings it to 100% in 24 hoursWhy the Tri-Synergizer works at 1800% greater combined effect than any individual product — stop the damage, raise the energy, clean the cellsDr. Teri's 80-20 food philosophy and why cellular activation is not a free pass but rather the foundation that allows everything else you are doing to work betterThe mindset shift around longevity — why the world has us believing we are on a downhill slide after 50 and why that is simply not trueDr. Teri's belief that the human body is designed to live 120 years and what it actually looks like to live until you die rather than being medicated and foggy until you die Key Takeaways   You can feel better with conventional care and never actually get well. There is a difference and that difference lives at the cellular levelOne vitamin C molecule neutralizes one free radical. The NRF2 pathway activates the body to produce a million antioxidants per second. These are not in the same categoryThe Tri-Synergizer addresses the three foundational theories of aging simultaneously: stop free radical damage through NRF2, raise cellular energy through NRF1 and clean the cells through NAD. When combined the effect is 1800% greater than any product taken aloneGive it time. Cellular healing is not a one-month experiment. If you are not willing to commit to 4 to 6 months you are not ready for this conversationYour brain is the hard drive of your body. When your cells are clean and your energy is high and the damage is addressed, clarity follows. Brain fog is not inevitable. It is a cellular signalThe goal is not to live long. The goal is to live until you die — with clarity, strength, excitement and full presence in every season of life Dr. Teri's story is living proof that the body was designed to heal itself and that it is never too late and never too far gone to reclaim your health. This is one of those conversations you are going to want to share with everyone you love.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Walk into any health store and you will find hundreds of vitamins, powders, herbs and supplements all promising better health. But how do you actually know what you need, whether what you are taking is working, and whether the company you are trusting is even worth trusting?  In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Dr. Brett sits down with Dr. Jess, a Doctor of Chiropractic with 18 years of clinical experience and a member of the LifeVantage Scientific Advisory Board, for one of the most practical and eye-opening conversations we have ever had on this platform. Dr. Jess brings her perspective as both a clinician who has used supplementation throughout her entire 18-year practice and as a farmer's wife who understands firsthand why soil depletion is making even the cleanest diets fall short. Together they break down everything most people never ask about the supplements they are taking every single day.  The conversation covers the difference between supplementing deficiencies and actually activating the body's own cellular response systems — and why that distinction changes everything about how you think about your health.  In This Episode We Discuss:  Why even people eating clean whole food diets are still deficient today, and how soil depletion is a real and growing problem that affects nutritional quality at the sourceWhat to look for when evaluating a supplement company, including batch testing standards, ownership and profit structure, third-party testing, board composition, research quality, bioavailability and ingredient integrityWhy not all supplements are created equal and how the same product at different price points or brands can perform completely differently inside the bodyThe difference between supplementing deficiencies and activation — what an activator actually is, how it turns on the body's innate ability to produce what it once produced, and why this is fundamentally different from anything else in the supplement spaceHow the NRF2 pathway controls the body's antioxidant production, why glutathione is far more powerful than any external antioxidant you could take, and how activating this switch at the cellular level changes what the body can doThe Tri-Synergizer and how NRF2, NRF1 and NAD work together as the body's sanitation department, energy production system and cellular communication networkWhy Dr. Jess personally leads with the Tri-Synergizer, liquid collagen and Axio — and why she calls the Healthy Glow Stack her chiropractor's best friendHow the Healthy Glow Stack cuts the body's stress load by a third and doubles collagen density in 8 weeks when taken togetherWhat P84 is, why it took Dr. Jess until day three to crave it, and why it is the first gut product she has ever found that is truly all-inclusive in one formulaWhy people who add activation as their foundation often find they need fewer supplements overall — and why that is a sign it is workingHow to know if what you are taking is actually doing something: lab work, wearable tracking, muscle testing, how your skin and hair are changing and the basics like recovery, sleep, weight regulation and bowel health Key Takeaways   You cannot eat your way out of supplement deficiencies in today's food system, and you cannot supplement your way out of a poor diet. Activation gives the body the foundation to get more out of everything elseThe most expensive supplement is the one that does not work. Quality, sourcing, batch testing and bioavailability matter far more than priceA supplement addresses a deficiency. An activator turns on the body's own cellular systems to produce what it was designed to produce. These are fundamentally different categoriesOf 10,000 people who take the NRF2 activator, 9,999 get the anticipated result. No pharmaceutical and no other supplement has a clinical result like thatIf you are not sure where to start, start with activation. The science is solid, the confidence is there and everything else builds better on that foundationHow well you regulate — your temperature, your emotions, your stress response, your sleep, your recovery — is one of the best indicators of how well your cellular systems are functioning Whether you are brand new to supplements, have a cabinet full of them and are not sure if any of them are working, or simply want to understand what makes cellular activation different from everything else out there, this conversation will change the way you approach your health from the inside out.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Most people have heard about taking care of their muscles, joints and bones. But what about fascia? This incredible web of connective tissue connects your head to your pinky toe, surrounds every organ, blood vessel, nerve and joint, and was only recently recognized as an organ by the medical community. And according to Kathleen, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in myofascial release for over 20 years, it is playing a role in everything you feel in your body. In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Marilee sits down with Kathleen for a warm, fascinating and deeply practical conversation about fascia and why it just might be the missing piece in helping you move and feel better. Marilee shares her own personal aha moment discovering fascia after years of struggling with hip pain and IT band issues that traditional physical therapy could not resolve. Kathleen brings 20 years of clinical expertise and her own patient transformation stories to illuminate how this often overlooked body system is connected to everything. The conversation covers what fascia is, how restrictions can cause pain in places that seem completely unrelated, what supports healthy fascia, what works against it, and how supporting the body from the inside out with activation and liquid collagen can be a powerful complement to any movement or bodywork practice. In This Episode We Discuss: What fascia actually is and why it was only recently recognized as an organ — the three-dimensional web of connective tissue that connects everything to everything in the bodyHow fascial restrictions can cause pain that appears somewhere completely different from where the restriction actually is, and why the place you feel pain may not be the source of the painWhy fascia is intelligent and deeply responsive to emotions, stress and the nervous system, and how what we are thinking and feeling can directly cause physical pain and tightnessThe everyday habits that support healthy fascia including regular movement in varied positions, hydration, nutrition for collagen synthesis, sleep and nervous system regulationKathleen's favorite movement tools including the rebounder, vibration plate, inversion table and myofascial unwinding techniques for supporting fascial health at homeWhat works against fascia including surgery and scar tissue, chronic inflammation, prolonged immobility and repetitive movement patterns, and why ignoring these can create restrictions that travel deep into the body over timeHow Protandim NRF2 reduced Kathleen's chronic burning pain within one month by taking a fire hose to the oxidative stress and inflammation her Dixie cups of nutrition alone could not addressWhy the liquid collagen with 10 types of collagen peptides is a game changer for connective tissue health, and how it works synergistically with NRF2 to activate collagen-producing genes and slow down collagen breakdownThe Tri-Synergizer stack and P84 and how they work together to support mitochondrial function, gut health and whole body cellular optimizationKathleen's biological age test results coming back at 32 and Marilee's blood work showing she is 18.2 years younger than her calendar ageKey Takeaways Fascia is connected to everything. Whatever you are feeling in your body, there is always a fascial component and you can never go wrong with treating your fasciaThe place you feel pain is often not the source of the pain. A restriction somewhere else in your fascial network can refer symptoms to areas that seem completely unrelatedYour body will respond to your emotions and stress through your fascia before your conscious mind is even aware of it. Awareness of this connection is one of the most powerful tools for healingWe lose 1% of our collagen every year. Most collagen supplements only address one or two types of collagen. The liquid collagen addresses 10 types and also activates the genes that produce collagen and slow its breakdownActivation is not about adding more to the body. It is about taking the load off so the body can function the way it was designed to. When the fire of oxidative stress and inflammation is addressed at the cellular level, everything else works betterYou do not need a perfect diet or a perfect routine to see results. Consistent activation and cellular support compounds over time in ways that show up in your blood work, your energy, your pain levels and your biological ageWhether you are dealing with chronic pain, restricted movement, unexplained tightness or simply want to understand how to support your body more holistically as you age, this conversation will open your eyes to a body system that connects everything and change the way you think about how you feel and move. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion.  Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Most people do not think about their brain health until something starts to go wrong. But the truth is, the choices we make today have a direct impact on how our brain functions 10, 20 and 30 years from now. And according to Madaleen, a wellness practitioner with 20 to 25 years of experience in the wellness space, the good news is that our bodies are extraordinarily forgiving and it is never too late to start.  In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Shauna sits down with Madaleen, who joins us all the way from Australia, for a warm, practical and science-rich conversation about what is actually happening in our brains as we age and what anyone can do right now to protect and optimize their cognitive health. Madaleen shares her own personal health journey, from struggling with brain fog and fatigue in her late 20s as a mother of four, to discovering the science of cellular optimization and transforming her health from the inside out.  The conversation covers everything from the basics of lifestyle habits that support brain health, to the fascinating science of oxidative stress, mitochondria, epigenetics and how cellular activation through NRF2, NRF1, NAD and Axio can support the brain at its deepest level.  In This Episode We Discuss:  Why the gap between feeling unwell and receiving a diagnosis is where most people live and why that space deserves just as much attention as a formal diagnosisThe key lifestyle factors that support brain health including sleep, hydration, stress management, healthy fats, movement and reducing toxic load from everyday productsThe concept of exercise snacks — 3 minutes of intense movement three times a day — and how this simple approach reduces all-cause mortality by 40%What oxidative stress actually is, why the brain is particularly vulnerable to it, and how it disrupts the electrical and chemical signaling between brain cellsHow the body's natural antioxidant production begins to decline in our early 20s and why this is at the root of so many brain and energy symptoms people experience in midlifeThe role of mitochondria in brain cell energy and signaling, why mitochondrial health declines with age, and what can be done to reverse that declineHow Protandim NRF2 reduces oxidative stress by 40% in 30 days, how Protandim NRF1 builds new and more effective mitochondria, and how Protandim NAD activates the body's own autophagy process to optimize cellular performanceWhy the three Protandim products work synergistically and why their combined effect is exponentially more powerful than any one product taken aloneHow Axio supports neurotransmitter function, delivers calm and focused energy without the jitters of caffeine, and why the ingredients that mental health professionals recommend for focus are already inside it Key Takeaways   You do not have to wait for a diagnosis to take your brain health seriously. The compounding effects of oxidative stress, poor mitochondrial function and cellular decline begin silently and accumulate over decadesPerfection is not required. Small consistent habits done a little better each day create massive health changes over timeExercise snacks — short bursts of intense movement throughout the day — are a practical and powerful way to boost oxygen, blood flow, blood sugar regulation and brain function without needing an hour at the gymOxidative stress is like the browning of an apple at the cellular level. Your body can clean it up but its natural ability to do so declines with age. NRF2 activation restores that cleanup capacity at a scale no external supplement can matchNRF2, NRF1 and NAD are like sister products. Each is powerful on its own, but together they create a synergistic effect that exponentially amplifies the benefits for energy, brain function, cellular communication and healthy agingYour 60, 70 and 80 year old self will thank you for starting today. The earlier you begin supporting your cells, the more compound benefits you will experience over a lifetime Whether you are navigating brain fog, looking to protect your cognitive health for the long term, supporting a child with focus challenges, or simply wanting to understand what is happening in your brain as you age, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and science-backed strategies to help you feel sharper, clearer and more vibrant.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States. And according to Dr. Doug, 86% of heart attacks and strokes should be prevented. So why are we not talking about prevention until it is too late?  In this special Showcase edition of Wellness Wednesday, Jami sits down with Dr. Doug, an interventional cardiologist who is board certified in cardiology, internal medicine and obesity medicine and who now practices integrative and preventative medicine. Jami brings deeply personal context to this conversation — she spent 13 years as an exercise specialist in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, watched patients get younger and sicker, lost her grandfather to a heart attack at 38 and watched her father's heart disease journey begin at 40. This is not just a clinical conversation. It is a personal one.  Dr. Doug brings over 30 years of clinical experience to one of the most important conversations in wellness today — what oxidative stress is actually doing inside your blood vessels, why heart disease is a 30 to 40 year disease that begins silently in your 30s, and how cellular activation through NRF2, NRF1, NAD and Omega can become a powerful part of your prevention strategy.  In This Episode We Discuss:  Why heart disease is a 30 to 40 year disease and why symptoms appear only in its late stages — making early action the most powerful tool availableWhat oxidative stress actually is, where it comes from inside the body, and why over 400,000 studies on PubMed confirm it as a major driver of aging and diseaseThe exact biology of how coronary artery disease begins — from endothelial dysfunction and oxidized LDL to foam cells, plaque formation and eventually heart attacksHow Protandim NRF2 protects endothelial cells and heart cells from oxidative damage, reduces oxidative stress by 40% in 30 days and 70% in 4 months, and why its 5 phytochemicals work synergistically to activate the body's own antioxidant defense systemWhy activating your body to produce its own antioxidant enzymes — at a rate of one million per second — is exponentially more powerful than supplementing with external antioxidants like vitamin CHow NRF1 causes mitochondria to divide and multiply, why heart cells have up to 5,000 mitochondria and neurons up to one million, and why these two products must be taken togetherThe role of NAD in fueling the mitochondria and why the TriSynergizer creates a protected, amplified energy production system that supports every cell in the bodyWhy Dr. Doug's own research showed that omega-3 EPA is a natural COX-2 inhibitor, why it reduces stroke and heart attack risk by 23%, and why the liquidity of your cell membrane determines how well every receptor in your body functionsWhat numbers to track — blood pressure, LDL, ApoB, oxidized LDL, CRP, fasting insulin — and why ApoB and fasting insulin are the most important markers most people have never testedWhy Dr. Doug says everyone in the world should be on Protandim and that starting in your 20s, before the disease begins, is the most powerful prevention strategy available Key Takeaways   86% of heart attacks and strokes should be prevented. The time to start is not when symptoms appear — it is decades beforeOxidative stress is the rusting of your body from the inside out. It drives the very first injury to your blood vessel lining that eventually leads to heart attacks and strokesTaking external antioxidants like vitamin C neutralizes one free radical per molecule. Activating your body's own NRF2 system produces enzymes that neutralize one million free radicals per secondThe TriSynergizer — NRF2, NRF1 and NAD — works synergistically to clean up oxidative stress, multiply mitochondria and fuel those mitochondria more efficiently. One without the others misses the full pictureOmega-3 EPA has 5 double bonds making it the most potent natural anti-inflammatory fatty acid available, and combining it with NRF2 activation creates two powerful anti-inflammatory pathways working togetherThe risk-benefit ratio of Protandim is near zero risk and potentially fantastic benefit. Dr. Doug says he does not know of any pharmaceutical where those numbers are that favorable Whether you are in your 20s wanting to get ahead of heart disease, have a family history of cardiovascular conditions, or simply want to understand the science behind why cellular activation matters so deeply, this conversation will change the way you see your heart, your cells and what prevention actually means.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday Showcase discussion.   Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

What if the golden years could actually be golden? What if the decline, the suffering and the loss of independence that most people accept as inevitable could be changed at the cellular level?  In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, host Andrea sits down with Shanell, a third generation senior living home owner and geriatric specialist who has spent more than 11 years incorporating cellular activation into her home, Gull Arbor Senior Living in Richland, Michigan. What she has witnessed over that time has permanently changed everything she thought she knew about aging, disease and dying.  Shanell shares story after story of residents who defied every prognosis. People who came off hospice, got their driver's licenses back, walked again after being told they never would, celebrated wedding anniversaries that almost did not happen, and passed away peacefully and fully alert instead of sedated and suffering. She breaks down exactly what she put them on and why it worked.  In This Episode We Discuss:  How Shanell grew up in a senior living home, stepped away because the weight of watching people suffer was too heavy, and was called back to take over when her sister got sick  Why overhauling the menu to all organic grass-fed whole foods made almost no difference for residents already in their 80s and 90s with established disease  How 33 peer reviewed studies and research from the American Heart Association and Ohio State University changed everything for her  Shanell's own heart condition that caused her to deliver her first six children on the cardiac floor of a hospital and how after four months on NRF2 she had her first normal EKG and no more heart palpitations  How the average stay at her home went from 18 months to five and six years for residents still going strong today  Residents getting their driver's licenses back, wanting to garden and improving on cognitive tests a full year later instead of declining  The story of Dolores, diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy and given no hope, who walked on her own, fed herself and continued thriving for three additional years all the way to a peaceful passing  A resident told she would never walk again after a failed spinal surgery who was fully healed in two weeks on NRF2, NRF1 and activated collagen and was home within a month  A woman with a fractured hip told she would die of pneumonia who within 30 days was walking her driveway with her husband and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary  A man on dialysis for years who had not urinated on his own in years and regained kidney function while on NRF2  The profound difference between the dying process before and after activation. Before activation it was morphine, lorazepam, secretion drops, thrashing, sedation and suffering. After activation it is peaceful passing with residents cognitively alert, talking with family and in some cases receiving Christ on their deathbed  Why Shanell describes what she is witnessing as the biblical death she always believed was possible  The science behind why activation works even at 80 and 90 when food and supplements alone could not move the needle  Key Takeaways  It is never too late to start, but the earlier you begin the more trajectory you can change  Oxidative stress is at the root of most age related disease and NRF2 is the only thing proven to reduce it 40 percent in 30 days  Activation does not treat disease. It reduces stress oxidation and allows the body's own cells to do what they were designed to do  The goal is not simply more years of life. It is more life to the years  Peaceful dying is possible. It is not something we have to accept as rare. Shanell is seeing it repeatedly, every single time  If you want your golden years to actually be golden, the time to activate is now  Whether you are aging yourself, caring for an aging parent or working in healthcare, this conversation will permanently shift the way you think about what is possible in the later years of life.  Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion.  Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

What if the struggles you see in a child — the inability to focus, to advocate, to communicate, to connect — are not character flaws or limitations they are stuck with forever? What if they are symptoms of something happening at the cellular level that can actually be addressed? In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Dr. Brett Brimhall — a chiropractor, nutritionist and acupuncturist with 26 years of clinical experience — sits down with two mothers, Sherida Brimhall and Heidi Ankeny, who share some of the most powerful real-life stories of transformation we have ever featured on this platform. Both stories center on children with significant neurological challenges — one adopted and born with drugs in his system, one diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in second grade — and both share the same extraordinary thread: activation changed everything. Dr. Brett walks through the science of why these transformations happened, connecting the gut-brain axis, mitochondrial function, oxidative stress and the microbiome to create a framework that explains not just what happened in these children's lives, but what is possible for anyone who chooses to activate at the cellular level. In This Episode We Discuss: The vagus nerve and the direct two-way communication pathway between the gut and the brain — and why when this connection is compromised, everything suffersSherida's son Weston, adopted and born with meth in his system, who was held back in kindergarten, struggled with focus and self-advocacy, and within two weeks of starting Axio had his teacher noticing a dramatic shift — and ultimately graduated high school a year early with A's and B'sHeidi's son Samuel, diagnosed on the autism spectrum in second grade, whose handwriting was illegible, who stumbled over his words and struggled socially — and within three days of starting P84 had a spark in his eyes his mother had not seen since he was a toddlerThe science of why Axio works as a nootropic — giving brain cells the specific nutrients they need to learn, remember, retain and recallHow Protandim NRF2 reduces oxidative stress by an average of 40% in 30 days and up to 70% in 90 days — and why reducing that cellular exhaust allows the brain to finally process, integrate and communicate what it already knowsWhy P84 — with 84 different ingredients to support the microbiome — was the tipping point for Samuel, and how a healthy gut changes what nutrients can actually reach the brainThe 2024 PubMed study linking mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and gut-brain communication to autism spectrum disorder — and what that means for every parent, caregiver and individual looking for root cause answersWhy activation is cumulative — and why 1 plus 1 plus 1 does not equal 3 but can equal 5 when cells work together over timeKey Takeaways Your experience in life is a direct result of how activated your cells are — how well they clean up, make energy and communicate with each otherThe gut is not just a digestive organ — it is the second brain, and when the microbiome is healthy, everything from nutrient absorption to emotional regulation to cognitive function improvesYou do not have to have a dramatic diagnosis to benefit from activation — if you want to improve by even 5 or 15%, the tools exist to do itActivation is not about fixing anyone. It is about unlocking the potential that was always there, giving the body what it needs to do what it was designed to doThe science Dr. Brett is sharing tonight will be considered standard care in 10 to 15 years — and the people in this room are getting access to it nowIf it can work for the toughest cases, imagine what it can do for youWhether you have a neurodiverse child, know someone who does, or simply want to understand the gut-brain connection and what cellular activation actually means in everyday life, this conversation will permanently shift the way you think about health, potential and what is possible. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

Most people think of joint health as a bone and cartilage conversation. But according to Dr. Janet Cline, a recently retired chiropractor with nearly 40 years of clinical experience, healthy movement starts at the cellular level — and until you address what is happening inside your cells, no amount of supplementing, stretching or managing will get you where you want to go. In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Marilee sits down with Dr. Janet Cline, a third-generation Arizona rancher and lifelong advocate for root cause wellness who spent four decades helping patients find the origin of their health challenges rather than simply managing their symptoms. Dr. Janet was introduced to LifeVantage nearly 10 years before she finally said yes — and the turning point came when her husband faced a complete reverse shoulder replacement surgery and experienced a recovery so remarkable that his orthopedic surgeon asked what they had been doing. That was the moment everything changed. This conversation weaves together the science of connective tissue, collagen, the gut-brain-joint connection and what it really means to move well as we age — all with the warmth, wisdom and down-to-earth clarity that only nearly 40 years of patient care can bring. In This Episode We Discuss: Why healthy movement starts with healthy connective tissue — and healthy connective tissue starts with healthy cellsThe role of fascia, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and collagen in joint health and why most people only think about bone and cartilageWhy collagen production declines after age 20 and speeds up in its breakdown as we age — and what that means for recovery, mobility and long-term joint healthHow oxidative stress silently drives inflammation throughout the entire body including the joints — and why reducing it at the cellular level changes what is possibleThe story of Dr. Janet's husband's complete reverse shoulder replacement recovery — and what his orthopedic surgeon said at the two-week checkupWhy the Healthy Glow Stack (Protandim NRF2 and True Science Liquid Collagen) got patented — and how many genes it was found to affect across nearly every organ system in the bodyThe gut-joint connection and why if your digestive system is not absorbing and breaking down nutrients efficiently even the best supplements cannot workWhy movement is medicine — and how Marilee's mother went from avoiding walking due to knee pain to doing daily laps around the mallPractical daily habits for joint health including real food, consistent movement, electrolytes with trace minerals, positive mindset and activationDr. Janet's personal non-negotiable activation products and why she says activation solves the problem every doctor faces — figuring out what to fix firstThe story of Dr. Janet's dog who was attacked by a coyote and recovered within days on Petandim — "by the third day he was walking around and I could not believe it"Key Takeaways Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is found in every structure that moves — skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, fascia, discs and blood vessels. When collagen breaks down faster than it rebuilds, everything suffersProtandim NRF2 reduces oxidative stress and inflammation at the genetic level — and once the inflammation starts to come down, people begin to move again, which creates a powerful upward spiralThe body knows what to fix first when you activate at the cellular level — you do not have to guess or prioritize because nutrigenomics does the work for youThe Healthy Glow Stack patent revealed that the combination of liquid collagen and Protandim NRF2 activates genes across nearly every organ system — far beyond what either product does aloneYour gut is 30 feet of intestinal tract — the length of a school bus — and if it is not absorbing and breaking down nutrients properly, even the best supplements cannot reach your cellsUse it or lose it is real. Getting inflammation under control so you can move is the first step — even five minutes out your front door and five minutes back is enough to startWhether you have been dealing with joint pain, stiffness, slower recovery or just want to understand how to keep moving well as you age, this conversation will completely shift the way you think about your joints, your connective tissue and what your body is capable of at any age. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

You cannot stop aging. But you can absolutely change how well you age — and this Showcase episode of Wellness Wednesday breaks down exactly how. In this special last-Wednesday-of-the-month edition, Shauna sits down with Dr. Jessica Buhler, a Doctor of Chiropractic with 18 years of clinical experience, additional certifications in acupuncture and allergy elimination, and two years on the LifeVantage Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Jess practices in a small town in South Dakota where she has become more than just a chiropractor — she is a trusted primary care resource for patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. When she was introduced to LifeVantage activation nine years ago, she thought it was too good to be true. Then she dove into the research on PubMed and has never looked back. This conversation covers the science behind why we age the way we do, what oxidative stress is actually doing inside our cells, why you cannot supplement your way out of it, and how the Healthy Glow Stack — Protandim NRF2 and True Science Collagen — works together to do something no other product combination on the market can do. In This Episode We Discuss: Why oxidative stress is like the slow invisible rusting of a car — and what it is quietly doing to your cells every single dayHow your body's natural ability to produce antioxidants and collagen declines with every decade of age — and why supplementing alone cannot keep upThe NRF2 master switch: how activating it causes your body to produce one million antioxidant enzymes per second, reducing oxidative stress by 40% in 30 days and up to 70% in 90 daysWhy Protandim NRF2 is the only natural product ever featured in the Journal of the American Heart Association — and the only natural product proven to extend lifespan in a 10-year National Institute on Aging studyWhat True Science Collagen does differently from every other collagen product on the market — including activating 5 types of collagen peptides, 3 of which are not even in the formula, and turning on the genes that slow collagen breakdownThe unexpected power of the Healthy Glow Stack taken together: cutting the body's stress response by a third through NF-Kappa B — something neither product does aloneWhy the perpetual stress cycle is at the root of so many health struggles — and how getting out of fight or flight and into rest and repair changes everythingReal stories from patients and customers including improved bone density, resolved joint pain, deeper sleep, restored energy, and visible changes in skin, hair and nailsHow to think about the timeline for results — and why consistency over months matters more than expecting overnight changesKey Takeaways Outside is a reflection of what is happening on the inside — and when you fix the cellular environment, the exterior begins to matchYou cannot eat, drink or supplement enough antioxidants to make a meaningful dent in oxidative stress — but you can activate your body to make its own at a rate of one million per secondTrue Science Collagen is not just a collagen supplement — it activates the fibroblasts that build collagen and turns on the genes that slow its breakdown, which is completely unique in the marketWhen Protandim NRF2 and True Science Collagen are taken together, they activate the innate inflammatory pathway and reduce the body's stress load by 33% — something that does not happen when either is taken aloneThe p-value on Protandim NRF2 shows that 9,999 out of 10,000 people will get the anticipated result — there is no pharmaceutical or nutraceutical on the planet with a result like thatIt starts with yellow — the NRF2 activator is the one thing Dr. Jess says everyone should take until their last breathWhether you have been curious about the science behind LifeVantage products, are navigating the signs of aging and looking for real answers, or want to understand why this particular combo is unlike anything else available, this episode will change the way you think about health from the inside out. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday Showcase discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

What if the glow everyone is chasing is not something you create — it is something you reveal? That is the philosophy at the heart of this week's Wellness Wednesday conversation, and it is one that holistic esthetician Isa Dinerman has spent nearly 23 years building her practice around. In this episode, Jami sits down with Isa for an honest, practical and beautifully personal conversation about what truly creates healthy radiant skin. Jami opens by sharing her own skin journey — from decades of insecurity, acne and hyperpigmentation through her mid-thirties, to the transformation that happened when she discovered root cause wellness and activation. It is a story many people will recognize in themselves, and the framework Isa shares gives everyone a clear path forward. The conversation covers the skin as a messenger, the gut-brain-skin connection, the real science behind collagen and antioxidants, and why supporting the body from the inside out will always outperform anything you put on the surface of your skin. In This Episode We Discuss: Why the skin is the body's largest organ and the first place internal imbalance becomes visible — and what your skin is actually trying to tell youThe gut-skin connection and how microbiome imbalance, diet, stress, medications and lack of sleep all show up on your faceThe most common skincare mistakes people make — including overdoing cleansers, exfoliants and chemical products — and how they disrupt the skin's natural barrier and microbiomeWhy antioxidants are so critical for skin health and the difference between applying antioxidants topically versus activating your body to produce its ownThe truth about collagen — why it is so much more than a vanity conversation and why activating collagen production while preventing its breakdown is the only approach that actually worksHow oxidative stress silently breaks down skin health over time and why reducing it at the cellular level changes everything from inflammation to hyperpigmentation to healing speedWhat to look for in a clean skincare line — including the Think Dirty app, barrier protection, plant-based exfoliants and clean SPFPractical daily habits for healthy skin including simplifying your routine, eating the colors of the rainbow, prioritizing sleep, microbiome support, hydration and stress managementWhy healthy skin is built through consistent choices over time — not overnight miraclesKey Takeaways Your skin is a messenger — the question to ask is not how do I cover this up, but what is my skin trying to tell meOxidative stress is a slow-burning fire inside the body, and addressing it at the cellular level with an NRF2 activator is foundational to true skin healthBuilding collagen is only half the equation — protecting it from degradation is even more important, and the right activated collagen addresses bothOver-cleansing and over-exfoliating are among the most common and damaging mistakes people make with their skin — less is almost always moreClean SPF worn daily, a simple gentle routine, whole colorful foods, microbiome support and consistent sleep habits are the non-negotiables for radiant skin at any ageBeautiful skin is not something you create — it is something you reveal when you give your body what it needs to thriveWhether you have been chasing clear skin for years, struggling with signs of aging or simply want to understand what your skin is trying to tell you, this conversation will shift the way you think about skincare from the inside out. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.

One in every 31 children in the United States is now diagnosed with autism. That number was 1 in 10,000 in the 1980s. Something has changed — and according to Dr. Ron, a chiropractor and neurofeedback specialist with 28 years of clinical experience, the answer lies not in the behavior we can see, but in the cellular damage happening beneath the surface. In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Jenny sits down with Dr. Ron Nathanson, a chiropractor and neurofeedback practitioner who has spent over 15 years working with children and adults on the spectrum. Dr. Ron brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to this conversation, having helped his own daughter navigate OCD without medication and having witnessed firsthand how oxidative stress and cellular dysfunction drive the neurological, digestive and immune challenges that come with autism spectrum disorder. This is not a conversation that stops at the diagnosis. It is a deep and hopeful look at what is actually happening in the brain and body — and what becomes possible when you start supporting health at the cellular level. In This Episode We Discuss: Why autism rates went from 1 in 10,000 in the 1980s to 1 in 31 children today and what is actually driving that changeHow low glutathione, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction create a cascade of neurological, digestive and immune challenges in children on the spectrumThe gut-brain connection and why 70% of the immune system is directly tied to gut health — and why this matters so much for children with autismWhy synthetic glutathione supplements are ineffective and what it means to actually activate the body's own glutathione productionHow Protandim NRF2 increases glutathione by 300% and reduces oxidative stress by 40% and why this is significant for families navigating autismThe role of NRF1 in rebuilding mitochondria and why cellular energy is foundational to every process in the bodyHow NAD supports cellular metabolism, removes damaged cells and keeps communication between cells functioning properlyWhy Axio is particularly powerful for brain health — and the story of children whose handwriting changed within 5 minutes of one packetHow P84 supports gut health, microbiome diversity and immune function for children who struggle with digestive issuesDr. Ron's top product recommendation for families starting out and how to get supplements into children who struggle to swallow pillsKey Takeaways Autism is not just a behavioral condition — it is a cellular health condition, and the research from the National Institutes of Health supports thisLow glutathione is found to be decreased by 37% in people on the spectrum, and this single deficiency drives a cascade of neurological, digestive and immune problems80% of people on the spectrum show signs of impaired cellular energy, elevated oxidative stress and chronic gastrointestinal issuesYou cannot buy glutathione that works — the body must make it, and activating that pathway through NRF2 is the most effective approachThe Tri-Synergizer combined with P84 is Dr. Ron's recommended starting point for families navigating autismApproaching these families with a heart of empathy, love and genuine care will always go further than a product pitch — and that is exactly the spirit of this communityWhether you have a child on the spectrum, know a family who does, or simply want to understand the science behind why LifeVantage products matter, this episode will change the way you see both autism and activation. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out. Thank you for joining us for another Wellness Wednesday discussion. You can listen to all recordings via audio by visiting this link: https://biohackandactivate.com/activationpodcastYou can also find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wednesday-activation-podcast/id1860715006And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDumT9yTsCzNWD9LxzeImWe release new episodes every week, so there is always fresh content to guide you on your wellness journey. Tune in, get inspired, and start supporting your body and mind from the inside out.