BIOptimizers - Awesome Health Podcast

This episode's guest loves to teach. Being an assistant professor or adjunct professor is one of Don Moxley 's favorite parts of his resume. He's a scientist at heart who navigates his academic career by staying on the fringes of the university where he teaches - keeping his hands free from the handcuffs of whatever dogma the institution professes. Don loves to teach. However, he is not interested...

She's on a quest to empower and heal.  Years ago, Jessica Van Antwerp was a typical college student searching for answers to life's conundrums.  Still figuring out what to do with her future, Jessica changed her major from business to philosophy (dad was not happy.) This one decision tells us so much about her - Jessica is a thinker. A critical thinker. A big thinker. Finding business school to be...

Her childhood was filled with danger, confusion, and angst.  Picture East LA in the 1990s - neighborhoods filled with gang violence. Police were overstepping their authority, creating fear and mistrust. Drive-by shootings. Riots. Burning buildings. All the media portrayals from that era were very real for Rosie Acosta in those days.  Growing up in such a harsh environment took a toll on this episo...

She's applying artificial intelligence to healthcare in groundbreaking ways. At the age of 22, Noosheen Hashemi launched her career at Oracle. Those days during the 1980s were exciting times. Oracle the company experienced exponential growth - Noosheen was one of the power brokers who helped Oracle double its revenues for five straight years.  Noosheen moved from Oracle in the mid-90s to a fintech...

According to this episode's guest: Liz Parrish , people should be demanding access to the latest gene therapy treatments.   According to Liz, effective gene therapy that treats and heals a plethora of diseases could be in place today if not for the human race's mistakes in prioritizing our funds. Trillions of dollars have been invested in war machines, for example, when we could have used that mon...

He's probably the best-known chef in the world when it comes to vegan dining.   Matthew Kenney didn't start as someone you would expect to become a leader in the plant-based cooking field. That's because Matthew grew up in Maine, where fishing and hunting were a big part of his family's way of life.  But many years ago, before most futurists and business speculators could see it - Matthew caught a...

In this episode, Wade chats with two sisters, Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz , who grew up in a health-driven family. Their dad was "the original biohacker" and a pioneer in holistic dentistry.  Dr. Sambataro was one of the first dentists in the country to pivot his dental practice away from mercury fillings.  His influence made a strong impression on Lauren and Renee. Although they like to point...

The bodybuilding coach who guided Wade to victory 25 years ago is back, helping Wade crush his 50th birthday. One day back in 1996, our host Wade Lightheart happened to catch a lecture at the BC provincial bodybuilding championships. Scott Abel was presenting the lecture, and Wade quickly noticed Scott's impressive knowledge of bodybuilding. One of Scott's students stood on stage during the class,...

Attention Women Who Work 60+ Hours & Have Children: You Can Look & Feel Better Than Ever If you are a smart, ambitious, upwardly-mobile woman working as a corporate executive or a business owner - you understand how precious time can be.  Having an exciting career brings some fantastic benefits to a woman's life. However, when it comes to looking and feeling your best physically, finding the time...

Attention Men Who Are Struggling with Low Energy & Low Libido: You Can Get Your Spark Back   If your male mojo is currently lost, this episode of the Awesome Health Podcast could change your life.  There is nothing shameful about having "low-T" or "low testosterone" or any other hormone imbalance as a man. You did nothing wrong. Your endocrine system changed for some reason, which is something ent...

From Russia with Love This episode's guest is Dr. Gary Shlifer. Born in the former Soviet Union, Dr. Gary emigrated at age three to the United States with his parents, who somehow escaped the totalitarian communism embedded in the country at that time. His parents fell in love with America right away, finding a haven for liberty, free speech, and an environment that fostered new ideas.  Not only a...

Are your mitochondria functioning at full capacity?  Remember high school biology? You may recall that every cell in your body has an engine called the mitochondria .  Like the car's engine, your mitochondria can lose power and performance through neglect and environmental factors. Our guest in this episode, Dr. Tim Jackson , is sort of like a "mechanic" who "works" on a patient's mitochondria to...

Time to step out of the digital realm and plant your bare feet in some lush grass.   While working indoors, particularly at a computer hour after hour - you can easily spend too much time in the "digital world" and not enough time in your natural, physical environment.  If you wonder why this matters, let me ask you this: how do you feel these days? Are you anxious? Burned out? Do you have mysteri...

Cannabis products are not "one size fits all."  If you are interested in using cannabis or hemp related products or started using them but are not satisfied with the results, you came to the right podcast episode.  By now, you probably know that the hemp industry exploded across North America. Today, there is a good chance you live near a marijuana dispensary. You might already be using CBD produc...

  When two biohackers get together, the conversation is a fascinating and educational experience.  In this episode, Wade sits down with fellow biohacker Angela Foster , who was, in a previous life, a corporate attorney in London working a crazy amount of hours. She was driven, ambitious, talented, and made partner by age 30.  Can you relate to the hard-driving corporate ladder climber?  Soon after...

Fatigue is Not Your Fate  Fatigue is one of the most common complaints heard in doctor's offices across North America, from Atlanta to Vancouver.  This trend is scary because many doctors report an epidemic of fatigue affecting a disturbing number of millennials. Chronic tiredness is not something that only troubles older people. Folks in their thirties and even twenties struggle with low energy,...

The solution to your protein powder dilemma is here.  Every fitness buff enjoys a good protein shake. They are simple to make and convenient for people on the go.  Unfortunately, most protein shakes include a downside, depending on which diet you follow: vegans avoid powders with whey in the ingredients so that rules out a bunch of options for them. Meanwhile, keto lovers often end up with digesti...

Pregnancy takes two to tango. Infertility is caused by the man half the time.  In this episode, we dive into the topic of male infertility, as more couples than ever before in recorded history are struggling to have a child.  Why is this happening? And what can a guy wanting a child do to ensure his genes get passed down to the next generation?  Statistics show that when a couple cannot have a chi...

In this era of medical misinformation and propaganda, we need a voice of reason. We found one!  Our host Wade T. Lightheart was super excited to have Dr. Sanjay Gupta back on the Awesome Health Podcast because Dr. Gupta is one of the most outstanding communicators for sharing medical information with the public. He has a real knack for presenting scientific knowledge in a simple, straightforward s...

Laughter is the best medicine - something biohackers should take seriously.  The healing power of laughter is why our host Wade T. Lightheart invited comedian Brent Pella to show that comedy is a great stress release . Studies show a correlation between laughter, healing, and health. That's why comedy is essential to Wade. When he is with friends, comedy is a big part of their relationship. And in...

"Why is Elon Musk taking us to Mars, but we are still expected to spend 8 hours a day on a dumb piece of foam?" That is the question posed by this episode's guest - Matteo Franceschetti - a dynamic Italian entrepreneur who is disrupting the global sleep industry.  He's on a quest to crack the code for a perfect night's sleep using big data.  How Matteo and his business partner collect that data is...

  She reversed her own infertility, along with many others.  Kela Smith is on a mission to get 100,000 women pregnant.  She's capable of reaching that goal. So many women working with Coach Kela are now mothers and have had a baby (or multiple babies) after struggling with infertility for years. With so many couples out there still wrestling with infertility - they need to hear this podcast! Kela...

  If you struggle with fatigue, this is the most important thing you need: Fatigue can be a complex puzzle to "figure out." To solve your lack of energy riddle, you need a meticulous, thorough, medically trained specialist who loves taking comprehensive deep dives into each patient's health to find the answers that will restore their energy.   That is what the patients of Dr. Evan H. Hirsch get: a...

  Our guest this episode has a highly unusual medical background.  Dr. Misak first began his medical studies in pharmacy, earning a degree in Pharmacy from West Virginia University. He is still a Registered Pharmacist today.  But "Doc Misak'' wasn't satisfied with pharmacy only. He has always been fascinated by how things work . Going back to childhood, Misak was always tinkering with things to se...

    He's a fitness coach and lifestyle coach with over 22 years of experience.  Our host Wade T. Lightheart was excited to get another interview with Joe DiStefano - a true winner who overcame a traumatic brain injury years ago that astounded his doctors. His unique personal story gets covered in episode 99 of the Awesome Health Podcast (link below).  After recovering, Joe built a successful healt...