BioCurious

In this episode, you will learn about beauty, why looking good and feeling good cannot be separated, and how to best support your skin to look and feel your best. Gregory Landsman is a renowned beauty and wellness expert, tv host, and best-selling author. This episode is packed full of information on beauty tips and tricks, including small changes you can make to your diet to best support your skin and health. Gregory and Kayla dive deep into what beauty is, and what it looks like in the world around us. The end of this episode features a live audience Q&A with helpful answers on how to get rid of dark circles under your eyes, the benefits of bone broth, and scar management and prevention. After listening to this episode, you’ll be inspired to change up your skincare routine and learn more about Gregory’s methods! ABOUT GREGORY: Often referred to as ‘The Beauty Advisor’, Gregory’s books and global TV program Face Lifting Food show viewers how to create quick skin-boosting meals and powerful skin treatments using everyday foods to achieve younger, healthier-looking skin at any age. Having worked in the beauty industry for 30+ years Gregory believes that looking youthful goes well beyond waging war on wrinkles and that how we age is 100% controllable. His natural methods are used globally by models, shown in universities, and recommended by doctors. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: 12:49 — What is Beauty Balance, Enthusiasm, Acceptance, Understanding, Trust, You Can’t change the world’s concept of beauty, can change our own The world needs more super role models 17:39 — Correlation Between Inner and Outer Beauty There’s so much beauty in the world Looking at people through your own judgments We can only give someone what we have What makes us truly magnificent? Looking and feeling good cannot be separated 22:57 — Superfoods for Beauty Can’t remove all fats from your diet Omega 3 fatty acids Avoiding crash diets Include skin-renewing foods: vitamin C Always pour olive oil over your greens Vitamine e (powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory) Glutathione (the mother of all antioxidants) These foods reduce stress Support the skin to stay stronger & it’ll last longer 31:19 — Facial exercises Prevention is better than cure Forgetting to exercise the face Face muscles attached directly to the skin Destress and age less Incorporating a facial massage into your skincare routine Sleep is beneficial for collagen production Pumpkin seeds (tryptophan, omega 3 fatty acids) 52:19 — Q&A Dealing with dark circles under the eye Treating melasma (skin discoloration) Toning the neck Benefits of drinking bone broth Scar management and prevention Connect with Gregory: Website: www.gregorylandsman.com  App: Face Lifting Food  Free e-book: The Skin Secret to Look Younger at any Age Free Treatment: Skin Hacks for Dry Hands (use code GL-HAND-TREATMENT) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

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

In this episode, you will learn all about peptides and how you can use them to improve your health and sleep, and where to start in terms of the different lifestyles, therapies, and supplements that exist. Dr. Neil Paulvin is an innovative physician in the study of Functional Medicine, Integrative Sports Medicine, Regenerative medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, and Craniosacral Therapy. This episode explores several of the best peptides out there and why you should consider incorporating them into your lifestyle. Kayla and Neil talk about brain and mitochondrial health and explore the science behind telomeres and NAD therapy. The end of this episode features a live audience Q&A with useful peptide suggestions and treatments for chronic COVID patients and those suffering from autoimmune disorders. If you’re looking to learn about the power of peptides, this episode is a great place to start! ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Paulvin works with patients to not only treat but find the root cause of autoimmune issues, thyroid and hormone imbalances, digestive and gut disorders and a number of inflammatory-based conditions. Uniquely combining Osteopathic Manipulation and Functional Medicine to fast track healing, recovery and biomechanics to progress athleticism. Synergistically utilizing eastern and western medicine, lab testing and reviews, lifestyle wellness, and manual therapy to treat injuries, inflammation patients and optimizers are set on their path quicker. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: 04:38 — Peptides: The Basics What are peptides & how they work Regulation of peptide therapies Starting off: BPC-157 The Wolverine stack & GHK-Cu Side effects of taking too many peptides 13:39— Peptides for Anti-Aging & Sleep For skin: leuphasyl, argireline, Thymosin Alpha-1 Inflammation: BPC-157, red light therapy Hair: GHK-Cu Changing lifestyle before adding peptides Very individualistic Epitalon, CJC What to consider before starting GSIP 24:46 — Peptides for Brain & Mitochondrial Health Reversing & avoiding neurodegeneration Cerebrolysin: traumatic brain issues Dihexa: brain inflammation & fog Microglial cells Mitochondria function: MOTS-C, SS-31, Humanin 30:43 —  Telomeres What are telomeres Length of telomeres associated with longevity Epitalon Do research before starting therapies 34:21 —  NAD therapy Benefits of NAD therapy Brain health, anti-inflammatory in disc/ joint issues IV therapy NMN vs NR 38:36 —  Where to Start: Lifestyle, Therapies, & Supplements Lifestyle: fasting, getting enough sleep Therapy: red light therapy Supplement: spermidine, vitamin D 45:43 — Q&A Useful peptides and treatments for… Chronic COVID patients Autoimmune diseases & Hashimotos Connect with Dr. Paulvin: Website: www.doctorpaulvin.com Insta: @drpaulvin Connect with Kayla: Social media: @biocurious_kayla Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com Enroll in the PowHer Program: https://www.powherprogram.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

In this episode, you will learn about the science behind posture, how you can fix your posture, the importance of practicing eye exercises, and what movement looks like in early childhood. Annette Verpillot is the founder of Posturepro, a health company specialized in restoring the brain-body connection through some of the world’s most advanced rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques. This episode is packed full of information about posture and the brain chemistry and movement patterns behind it. Annette and Kayla talk about the importance of correcting your posture and simple practices you can incorporate into your daily lives. Since this was recorded live on Clubhouse, there is a live Q&A at the end of the episode! If you’ve been wanting to fix your posture, this is the episode to listen to! ABOUT THE GUEST: Anette created the Posturepro Method which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency. Additionally, Annette actively works with clients, professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle global health issues. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: 06:27 — How Posture’s Affected by Brain Development Multifactorial problems, not localized Looking at the body holistically Sensory organ’s affect on our lives 12:38 —  Fixing Your Posture Activating the connections from muscles to brain Primitive movement patterns Conscious mind affecting our body When movements aren’t properly integrated Look at sensory receptors that are not functioning properly Changing how the brain processes sensory information 21:25 — The Problem with our Rehab System Start to build hours to build process Difficulty in correcting movements Using constant stimulation to reinforce a new neural pathway 25:39 — Movement in Infancy and Childhood Brainstem: generating new movement patterns Motor & sensory cortex aren’t fully formed yet Most development in first year of life Formation of our vagal system 30:24 — Simple Posture Fixes Identifying the area of the problem Importance of doing eye exercises Feeling other symptoms because of eye problems Examples: Instagram & Ted Talk (10 mins) 38:54 — Q&A Can scoliosis be cured Fixing a slanted posture Where to find eye resources Brain health and recovery Connect with Annette: Listen to Annette's Ted Talk: Posture: the Key to Good Health Twitter: @posture_pro Instagram: @posturepro Website: www.posturepro.com Connect with Kayla: Social media: @biocurious_kayla Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com Enroll in the PowHer Program: https://www.powherprogram.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

In this episode, you will learn about why women’s biohacking is different, the female hormone cycle, how you might be working against yourself, dealing with stress, & how your diet is affecting you. Kristin is the host of the Wellpower Podcast and founder of Warrior Woman Mode where she offers coaching for women in fitness, nutrition, and biohacking. This episode is packed full of information & resources to help you optimize your health. They go over how women are underrepresented in research and offer advice on how to take control of your health and know your body better. After listening to this episode, you’ll be inspired to make changes to your lifestyle to better manage your hormones, diet, & exercise habits! ABOUT KRISTIN: Kristin is a health & high-performance maven, certified fitness instructor, primal and performance nutritionist with a focus on coaching women to optimal health. While Kristin built agility in global marketing and brand management, she has found her greatest fulfillment through coaching women into optimal wellness; through her business – Warrior Woman Mode. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: 03:60 — Why Women’s Biohacking is Important Lack of research & representation for women Women’s unique biology & being left out of research Health recommendations are geared towards men Why women shouldn’t be expected to behave the same as men Designing a lifestyle towards your own needs Taking control & responsibility of your health 20:30 — The Female Hormone Cycle Understanding the 4 phases Estrogen & progesterone Hormones & brain chemistry Health optimization differs for each part of the cycle Apps to track your cycle: Clue, my.Flow 29:50 — How Women are Working Against Themselves & Stress You’re only as fit as what you can recover from There’s more to exercise than cardio Learning what works for them Incorporating breathwork Understanding the way stress affects you Increasing your stress threshold Read: The Breathing Cure 41:30—Diet & the Biohacking Industry Carbohydrate refeeding period Listening to your body Warrior Woman Nutrition Meal Plan Building metabolic flexibility Taking small steps in your diet changes 53:22 — Favorite Female Biohackers Dr. Molly Maloof  Dr. Nasha Wintours | Read: Metabolic Approach to Cancer Emily Fletcher | Read: Stress Less Accomplish More Stacy Sims Belisa Vranich | Read: Breathing for Warriors Connect with Kristin: Insta: @warriorwomanmode Website: www.warriorwomanmode.com Connect with Kayla: Insta: @biocurious_kayla --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message