Biohackher

What can preparing for a mission to Mars teach us about living a longer, healthier life on Earth? In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast , Azra Alagic sits down with sustainability expert, researcher, extreme adventurer and astronaut candidate Dianne McGrath to uncover the extraordinary lessons she's learnt from spending eight years preparing for a one-way mission to Mars. From circumnavigating...

Peptides are everywhere right now. From anti-ageing and glowing skin to muscle preservation, injury recovery and weight loss, they're being hailed as the next frontier in health optimisation. But are they really the miracle solution many claim them to be? In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra sits down with peptide educator and former founder of one of Australia's largest peptide clinics...

We've all heard that saunas are "good for you". But is sitting in the heat actually doing something meaningful for your long-term health — particularly as women move through perimenopause and menopause? This week on the Biohackher Podcast, I sit down with integrative medical practitioner and sauna researcher Dr Joy Hussain for a deep dive into the science of sauna and why heat exposure may be one...

For decades, women's health has been underfunded, under-researched and often misunderstood. But a quiet revolution is underway — and technology is at the centre of it. In this episode of  The Biohackher Podcast , Azra Alagic sits down with Lindsay Davis , founder of the FemTech Association Asia , to unpack how FemTech and artificial intelligence are reshaping the future of women's healthcare — fro...

What if one of the most overlooked longevity tools for women has been hiding in plain sight for billions of years? In this episode of the Biohackher podcast, Azra sits down with algae expert and founder of EnergyBits, Catharine Arnston , to unpack the science behind spirulina and chlorella — and why these tiny green tablets might be one of the most underrated tools for women's energy, brain health...

What happens when a man spends seven years as a monk chasing enlightenment… only to walk away and question everything he was taught? Azra sits down with former monk and trauma educator, Matthew Zoltan, to explore his extraordinary journey from shearing sheds in rural Australia to monastic life in India and Australia — and the pivotal experience that led him to leave it all behind. Matthew opens up...

Did you know that autoimmune conditions affect women at nearly four times the rate of men? In this eye-opening episode, host Azra Alagic sits down with functional medicine health coach Jo Brownlow to unpack why autoimmunity is on the rise, why women are disproportionately affected, and — most importantly — what you can actually do about it. Jo brings both clinical expertise and personal experience...

What happens when you spend a decade building one of the world's biggest wellness brands, sell it for life-changing money — and then stop? For Radek, the answer was a slow unravelling. In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Azra sits down with Radek — the force behind Swisse, Australia's legendary supplement giant that grew from $10M to $700M in revenue — to unpack what it  really takes to...

We're generating more health data than ever before… But are we actually healthier? In this episode, I sit down with Jasmine Smith, CEO of Rejuve AI, to unpack what's really happening at the intersection of artificial intelligence, personalised health, and longevity. Because behind the sleek wearables and endless tracking apps is a much bigger question: Who actually owns your health data — and who...

Heart disease doesn't always arrive the way we expect—especially for women. It's not always the dramatic, chest-clutching "Hollywood" moment. More often, it's subtle. Easy to dismiss. Fatigue you explain away. Breathlessness you ignore. A quiet signal your body is sending… that no one has taught you to recognise. In this episode, I sit down with leading cardiologist Dr Ross Walker to unpack why so...

If you've ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there, lost your train of thought mid-sentence, or felt like your brain just isn't working the way it used to, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Lauren Dewsbury , who is currently completing her PhD in brain health and dementia risk reduction, to unpack the emerging research on creatine for brain fog, mood, s...

What high-achieving women need to know about nervous system safety, burnout, and the trauma stored in the body In the biohacking world, we often talk about optimisation—better sleep, sharper focus, hormone balance, longevity protocols, and peak performance. But what if the real foundation of all of it isn't discipline… it's safety ? In this deeply important conversation, Azra sits down with Cate Z...

What if the reason we age isn't simply "getting older," but a biological switch that deliberately turns down our DNA repair systems around midlife ? In this mind-expanding conversation, I sit down with longevity researcher Dr Derek Richard to unpack the emerging science behind DNA damage, inflammation, cancer risk, and why age itself remains the number one driver of chronic disease . We explore th...

Women are exhausted and they think it's because they're doing too much, but what if it's more about what's happening in our minds?  In this episode of the  Biohackher Podcast , Azra sits down with mindset coach, author and host of The Life of Greatness podcast, Sarah Grynberg , for a conversation about stress, burnout, and the silent beliefs that keep women stuck in cycles of overdoing and under-n...

We've built a world designed for comfort — climate-controlled homes, sitting for long periods of time, ultra-processed food, instant gratification, endless scrolling. And it's quietly destroying our health. In this episode, Azra sits down with functional Functional Medical Pracitioner Richard Game to unpack why modern life is biologically mismatched to our evolution and how doing hard things might...

What if burnout isn't a failure of discipline — but a failure of alignment? In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast , Azra sits down with wellness architect and retreat founder Damian Chaparro for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, purpose, emotional fitness, and why most people are chasing longevity in completely the wrong way. Damian shares his unconventional journey from corporate te...

In this episode of Biohackher , Azra sits down with Australia's most loved clinical nutritionist, Sarah Di Lorenzo , for a no-nonsense conversation about food, protein, gut health, menopause, muscle, and why so much mainstream nutrition advice is failing women — especially as we age. Sarah shares insights from decades in clinical practice, working with everyone from women in menopause to patients...

In this deep-dive episode of the Biohackher Podcast , Azra is joined by PEMF expert Candice Johnston , founder of BEST CELLF, to unpack the science, safety, and real-world benefits of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy — particularly for women. PEMF is one of the most researched yet misunderstood biohacks in the longevity space. Together, Azra and Candice cut through the noise to explain...

Did you know your gut plays a critical role in your overall healthspan? In this episode of the  Biohackher Podcast , Azra sits down with Dr Craig Haifer , clinical gastroenterologist, microbiome researcher and one of Australia's leading voices bridging medicine and preventative wellness , to unpack why gut health is the master regulator of ageing, hormones, immunity and inflammation. From bloating...

What if the most powerful biohacks for longevity weren't supplements, devices or expensive treatments — but stillness, water, heat, cold and rhythm ? In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast , I'm joined by one of Australia's true pioneers in integrative medicine and wellness, Dr Marc Cohen — medical doctor, professor, researcher, poet and founder of Beautiful Water . Dr Cohen introduces his powe...

Collagen is one of the most talked-about supplements in women's health — but is it actually absorbed, or is it just expensive pee? In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast , Azra Alagic is joined by Lauren Dewsbury , Senior Research Scientist and Product Formulator at Vida Glow, to unpack the  real science behind collagen. Together, they bust common myths, explore collagen's role beyond beauty, a...

In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra sits down with Australia's pioneering wellness leader and equine-assisted learning practitioner,  Sharon Kolkka , to explore the powerful, science-backed ways horses help humans heal. Sharon unpacks why horses — as prey animals with extraordinary energetic sensitivity — can read our nervous systems more accurately than w...

Are you struggling with intimacy, has your body changed with time and you're worried about what your partner will think, or do you need tips on how to better communicate your needs?  Isiah McKimmie is one of Australia's leading Sexologists and Relationship Therapists, known for helping individuals and couples reconnect with their confidence, pleasure, and emotional wellbeing.  In this episode, Azr...

Menopause has been surrounded by misinformation for decades — and too many women, myself included, have been left to suffer in silence. That's why I invited Dr. Ceri Cashell onto the Biohackher Podcast . Ceri is not only a physician but also a passionate advocate for women's health, and in this conversation we go deep into the truths about hormones, ageing, and what women really need in midlife. W...

In this episode, I sit down with Andy Mant, CEO and Co-Founder of Bon Charge, to shed light (literally) on one of the most overlooked tools in the biohacking toolbox: light . Andy shares how modern lighting environments are silently hijacking our circadian rhythms, sleep, hormones, and metabolic health — and what you can do about it. We bust myths, explore red light therapy, and dive into practica...