Optimize We by Lindsay O’Neill-O' Keefe

Victoria Kar, a spiritual DNA activator and quantum healer, discusses how to transcend trauma and achieve divine activation and holistic thrivability. Kar defines her work as helping individuals understand their human and divine identities, emphasizing that spiritual DNA is the "wisdom of the soul" from past experiences, distinct from physical DNA. The ultimate goal, or "Earth School,&...

Dr. Mamta Bhatt, a scientist and holistic wellness expert, shares her profound journey from corporate overachiever to enlightened scientist, emphasizing transformation, joy, and self-love. Her path began with intense pressure and a multi-system illness that Western and alternative medicine couldn't diagnose. This led her to a monastery for two decades, where she shifted from a left-brained foc...

In this episode of the Optimize We Podcast, Brian Vaszily, founder of The Art of Anti-Aging, discusses his journey into the longevity and anti-aging space. He shares his personal story of overcoming trauma and health issues, emphasizing the importance of emotional work and physical changes. The interview delves into foundational health and longevity, highlighting the critical role of gut health, t...

Lindsay O' Neill-O' Keefe welcomes Pamela Gold, the founder of PRTL , who delves into her journey from a diverse professional background to becoming a pioneer in holistic optimization and biohacking. Gold, a Yale graduate, transitioned from the restaurant and fashion industries to personal training, eventually establishing New York City's first biohacking gym in 2018. Her approach, dri...

Lindsay O' Neill-O' Keefe welcomes Dr. Trevor Colm, CEO and Founder of CNS Technologies, to discuss his journey and the development of Cortex Brain, a revolutionary EEG device. Dr. Colm, a chiropractor, was inspired to create Cortex Brain after a severe concussion and his subsequent recovery through chiropractic care. He recognized the need for a tool to scientifically validate the efficac...

Lindsay O'Neill-O'Keefe dives into the inspiring journey of Dr. Annabelle Morgan , as she shares her personal and professional quest.  Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan is a Filipino-Canadian scientist, educator, author, and speaker with a PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology from Vanderbilt University. Her third child, Macario (which means "blessing" in Tagalog), suffered up to 200 sei...

Lindsay O'Neill-O'Keefe welcomes Rob Besner, PSc. D, the Chief Science Officer, device developer and co-founder of Therasage, who shares his personal and professional journey into biohacking.  Driven by his daughter's chronic Lyme disease diagnosis, Besner developed a health philosophy focused on addressing root causes like toxicity and inflammation, rather than just symptoms. He empha...

In this episode of Optimize W(e) Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Chrishawn Finister—founder of Your Joy Psychological Assessments and the nonprofit Texas Psychological Hive —to explore the critical role of evaluations in mental health and neurodiversity. Dr. Finister shares why access to proper diagnostic assessments for conditions like autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities can be life-c...

What if your sauna wasn’t just a sauna—but an energy frequency chamber designed to help your body heal from the inside out? In this episode of Optimize W(e) , host Lindsay O’Neill sits down with Phil Wilson , to uncover the technology, science, and surprising benefits behind this innovative wellness tool. Phil explains how the Relax Saunas uses 100% far infrared ray (FIR) to penetrate deep into th...

Can breathing oxygen under pressure really transform health? In this episode, we sit down with Shah Haq and Michael Carroll , co-founders of Oxygen Health Systems , to explore how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is changing the way people heal. Michael, a cancer survivor, discovered the power of HBOT through his doctor—an experience that inspired him and Shah to leave their careers at Bell Labs a...

In this eye-opening episode of Optimize W(e) , host Lindsay O’Neill welcomes two thought-provoking guests— Jessa Frances , a trauma-informed yoga teacher and alcohol-free advocate, and Philip Gladman , fellow biohacker and wellness explorer. What starts as a conversation about personal choice quickly becomes a deep dive into the evolving relationship we have with alcohol , and how it intersects wi...

What if the secret to healing isn’t in another prescription—but in rebuilding the “base” of your health? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Marina Yuabova, DNP, APRN, holistic specialist and founder of the National Wellness Group, shares her journey from conventional medicine to a whole-person approach that restores the body’s innate ability to heal. After years in surgery prep at North Shore Hospital...

What happens when the healthcare system not only fails you—but makes you worse? For Josh Yashari, co-founder of Cosmo Health, that question became the spark for a personal healing journey and a mission to reimagine wellness. In this eye-opening episode of Optimize W(e) , Josh shares his story of growing up on medications for epilepsy, A.D.D., and acne—only to face years of gut issues and frustrati...

What if obesity isn’t about willpower—or even food—but a symptom of deeper “famines” in our lives? In this powerful episode of Optimize W(e) , Dr. Kathy Campbell, a pharmacist with over 30 years of experience, shares why she calls herself a wellness pharmacist and why true health requires so much more than filling prescriptions. Drawing from her personal journey with obesity and decades of clinica...

On this episode of the Optimize W(e) Podcast, actor, entrepreneur, and health advocate Megha Gupta shares how she turned a life-altering diagnosis into a catalyst for strength, resilience, and transformation. At 32, Megha was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after a period of immense stress—the sudden loss of her father and her mother’s cancer diagnosis. Rather than letting medical labels define her...

What if perfect health wasn’t a future goal, but a present way of being —something you could live, breathe, and embody right now? In this transformative episode of Optimize WE , we welcome Ian Clark , visionary wellness expert and co-founder of Activation Products , as he shares his groundbreaking approach to redefining health—not just physically, but spiritually, emotionally, mentally, financiall...

In this transformative episode of Optimize WE , host Lindsay O'Neill sits down with the inspiring Dr. Marisol ND—better known as the Queen of the Thrones —to explore how a simple, ancient practice can radically shift your mind, body, and energy. After years of battling hormonal chaos, Epstein-Barr virus, mold illness, PCOS, thyroid issues, and deep burnout, Dr. Marisol discovered what would be...

What if you could regrow nerves, rebuild bones, and boost sexual health — all without drugs, surgery, or pain? In this eye-opening episode of Optimize WE , Dr. Adam Gavine — sports chiropractor, educator, and founder of the Wasabi Method — introduces a revolutionary acoustic sound wave therapy that’s shaking up the biohacking world. With 17+ years of clinical experience and 14 years as a lead shoc...

Is biohacking just for tech bros and expensive gadgets—or can it actually help real families thrive? In this deeply grounded and inspiring episode of Optimize WE , we sit down with Colette Schnabel , aka The Biohacking Mama , who is redefining wellness for modern parents. Colette shares her powerful mission to make biohacking accessible, affordable, and family-friendly , helping moms and dads cut...

What if the key to unlocking peak performance, healing chronic pain, and upgrading your biohacking game… starts with your posture?  In this energizing episode of the Optimize We Podcast , we welcome world-renowned posture expert and long-time Tony Robbins collaborator Brian Bradley . With decades of experience helping thousands eliminate pain through simple alignment techniques, Brian shares how t...

In this inspiring episode of Optimize We , host Lindsay O’Neill sits down with Hayley Foster, founder of Fostering Longevity , to explore the powerful story behind her mission to redefine what it means to live well. From healing injuries alongside her Navy SEAL husband to raising a child with complex health needs, Hayley’s path into the world of biohacking began with personal necessity—and grew in...

What if the key to unlocking better energy, sharper brain function, and faster healing wasn’t in a pill, but in the air you breathe — under pressure? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Sonners , one of the world’s leading voices in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) , to explore how flooding your body with oxygen — in the right way — can supercharge your cellular function, reduc...

In this powerful episode of Optimize WE, host Lindsay O’Neill sits down with nurse practitioner-turned-wellness pioneer Cynthia Thurlow. With over 20 years in cardiology and emergency medicine, Cynthia’s journey took a radical turn after her son’s life-threatening allergy diagnosis. Fueled by a mother’s intuition and a passion for deeper healing, she walked away from traditional medicine to embrac...

In this explosive deep dive, we sit down with Kashif Khan — biohacker, founder of a cutting-edge functional genetics company, and Instagram’s go-to "truth seeker" for unfiltered health insights. With nearly a million followers and a mission to expose the root causes of chronic illness, Kashif takes us on a journey through the hidden layers of our biology — from gene-driven estrogen overloa...

Johanna Dahlman is the CEO and founder of Alopecia Angel, an organization dedicated to helping individuals reverse hair loss through a holistic and bio-individual approach. Her work is deeply rooted in her personal four-year battle with alopecia areata, which she was diagnosed with in her early thirties.  Dahlman’s journey began during a period of significant life transition, as she was moving to...