Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

Is chronic stress holding you back from achieving optimal health? Today we dive into the symptoms of chronic stress, how cortisol can inhibit weight loss and immunity, testing options to assess HPA-axis dysregulation, and our top biohacks to manage stress right away. SHOW NOTES: 1:20 Welcome to Season 4! 2:24 Stress, adrenals & cortisol 2:59 Statistics on stress 3:52 Common symptoms of chronic...

We're wrapping up season 3 with a recap of all of our incredible guests we had on our podcast, as well highlights from the top biohacking tips we discussed this year. If you missed any episodes, this is a great opportunity to figure out which episode to go back to and check out first! SHOW NOTES:  1:20 Welcome to the show! 3:58 The most topical issue of the year Ep 51 -  COVID Susceptibility &...

Our guest today, Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle, is the CEO and co-founder of Ixcela - the Internal Fitness Company . Ixcela is the ultimate health assessment tool to deliver nutrition, supplement, mindfulness, and fitness recommendations. By assessing 11 metabolites, you will receive a baseline health score, along with a personalized health plan. Dr. Erika shares the importance of optimizing gut health wh...

Dr. Que Collins , the co-founder of the Center for Deuterium Depletion , is a leading scientist when it comes to developing and applying nutrition and metabolic therapies to treat cancer in people and pets. In this episode he shares how we are being exposed to higher levels of deuterium and why our body's ability to deplete it decreases with weight gain, age, illness and lack of quality sleep....

A roundtable discussion with our friend, and fellow Kion Coach, Angela Foster! Angela is a Nutritionist and Executive Health and Performance Coach. Angela is the host of the High Performance Health Podcast, the show where she talks about everything you need to break through limits and achieve a High Performance Mind, Body and Lifestyle. Angela uses a combination of modern science and biohacking wi...

Matteo Franceschetti was on a quest for restorative sleep when he launched Eight Sleep , a New York-based company dedicated to fueling human potential through optimal sleep, and to turning the bed into a seamless health platform for improved health, performance, and longevity. In this episode he shares insight into thermoregulation and how it changes throughout the night, compressing your sleep wi...

Dorian Greenow , the founder of KetoMojo , struggled with his own health until he discovered the power of the Ketogenic Diet. He shares the benefits of testing glucose & ketones, how ketones heal the body, the importance of changing mindset & habits around food, and how you can get started on bioindividual diet optimization today. He's on a mission to improve health for humankind and i...

We took a deep dive into the hot topic of Heart Rate variability! What it is, why you should be testing, how to test it, using technology & biofeedback and what we've learned personally over the years. SHOW NOTES: 1:21 Welcome to the show! 2:20 WHAT is Heart Rate Variability? 6:27 STUDY: HRV & Heart Attacks  6:48 Heart Arrhythmias 7:33 Daylight Saving Time & Stress 9:18 The HRV goa...

Joe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode, used genetic testing to biohack his way back to health when he couldn't find answers from traditional medicine. He shares the importance of understanding your genetics to create a personal plan that gives you the greatest results with the least amount of effort. We also dive into Th1 vs Th2 balance, lectin sensitivity, the pros and cons of a plant-based diet,...

Kiley Anderson, the managing director of '87 and co-founder of Jetson, the world's first seasonal probiotic, shares her story of discrimination in the workplace, the downside of C-sections for immune health, gut health for babies and kids, and the power of probiotics for optimizing digestion. SHOW NOTES: 1:20 Welcome to the show! 2:45 Kiley’s Bio 3:22 Welcome Kiley! 3:55 How her journey be...

Scott Kennedy, a certified laser/light specialist and health coach, shares his incredible experience with light therapy for numerous health conditions ranging from weekend warriors with back tightness to those suffering from autoimmune diseases to those suffering from depression. We dive into the benefits of red light therapy, as well as the benefits from other colors like blue and green! SHOW NOT...

After a battle with Crohn's disease and Post-Partum depression, and no answers from traditional medicine, Ingrid de La O set out to heal her gut and her brain with superfoods and plant medicine. Her quest to find the cleanest ingredients, free of heavy metals and molds is the driving force behind her incredible plant-based smoothie company, Tusol Wellness. Tune in to learn about her healing jo...

Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming dialogue with integrative, epigenetic health specialist Christine Dionese, founder of Flavor ID and research-led podcast Well Examined. Christine has dedicated her career to helping others understand the science of happiness by harnessing the power of the epigenetic landscape. Her humble endeavor is to help individuals, kids and families activate their vis...

Just the Babes today, and we're interviewing each other! No prep, all surprises! Find out our latest health obsessions, go-tos, takeaways and current state of affairs. Stay tuned to the end for our audience Q&A! SHOW NOTES: 1:22 Welcome to our Q&A! 2:43 The books we’re reading right now 6:25 Renee’s newest supplement fascination 8:06 Lauren’s ‘silver lining’ of 2020 11:58 Renee’s favor...

Todd White, founder of Dry Farm Wines, is deeply passionate about bringing people together to share love and laughter through Natural Wine and the health benefits its provides. He shares the dirty secrets of the wine industry, why wine shopping is not the experience you think it is, and how natural wine production and commercial production differ on so many fronts. Tune in to learn the benefits of...

Dr. Casey Means, MD is back for another deep dive on CGMS (Continuous Glucose Monitors)! In this Q&A we cover the reasons for our spikes and drops in blood glucose, the cyclical relationship between body type and blood sugar management, the role of fiber in the diet, and prioritizing actionable steps for optimal metabolic health.  Dr. Casey is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Office...

We welcome a very special guest to discuss his personal journey with the "crown" illness, how it differed from Renee's experience, and what hacks and protocols they found to be the most useful. SHOW NOTES: 1:20 Welcome to the show! 1:59 Our special guest reveal! 5:39 His initial experience with COVID 9:22 The difference in their symptoms 11:54 Changes in respiratory rate 12:33 OURA Rin...

Dr. Gregory Kelly, the Director of Research & Development at Neurohacker Collective, joins us this week to discuss the importance of quantity and quality of sleep, the benefits of nighttime nootropics, and tips for shifting your internal body clock for better immune and metabolic health. SHOW NOTES: 1:21 Welcome to the show! 2:26 Dr. Greg Kelly's Bio 3:17 Welcome Dr. Kelly! 3:42 His experi...

In today's episode, we interview Dr. Casey Means, co-founder of the Metabolic Health company, Unlock Levels. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. We discuss how to holistically look at glucose levels...

James Swanwick joins us to share the incredible health and lifestyle benefits from living an alcohol-free lifestyle, along with his favorite biohacks for optimizing sleep and circadian rhythm. Fact: you don't need to be an alcoholic in order for alcohol to negatively impact your life! James explains how to calculate the true financial loss from drinking, and how you can socialize without alcoh...

Dr. Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate. He holds a PhD. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA, and is best known for his mission to bring the brain-hacking technology of neurofeedback into mainstream practice. In this episode we discuss brain mapping, retraining cognitive function, breaking down addiction and tolerance, and how to effectively reset your circadian...

As biohackers, and as women with a curiosity for optimal performance, we have found that using CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) provides so much practical information to help personalize our wellness & nutrition. The glycemic responses are not just reactive and relative to food, but to exercise, stress, sleep, emotional and even environmental factors. In this episode we share the basics on g...

Dr. Jeoffrey Drobot is the founder of The American Center For Biological Medicine, the US's premier destination for optimizing Personalized Health Performance and home to the world's most advanced biological medical and biohacking technologies today. His goal is to RESTORE, REVITALIZE and OPTIMIZE his patient's anti-aging quotient and quality of life. Today he shares with us the histor...

Our guest Daniel DeBaun, co-founder and CEO of Defender Shield, shares the science behind many of the technologies we use today and the potential dangers of Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs), such as immune suppression, heart cancer and ADD. He also shares his top tips you can start practicing today to protect yourself and your loved ones, and how a simple trick can lower your exposure immediatel...

Eileen Durfee, owner of Creatrix Solutions, joins us to discuss the dangers of spending too much time indoors and her favorite biohacks for us to create healthier environments, such as negative ion generators, infrared saunas and ozonated water. SHOW NOTES: 1:21 Welcome to the show! 2:00 Eileen Durfee’s Bio 2:30 Welcome Eileen! 2:43 Life during quarantine 3:18 Shift towards healthier habits 4:12 T...