Melanie Avalon

The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast

Health EN ↓ 365 episodes

Join best-selling author and actress Melanie Avalon as she interviews today's leading health and wellness experts, going beyond the fads to bring you all the biohacking tips, tricks, and techniques to effortlessly upgrade your body, brain, and life. Because why not live awesome? You got this! Theme Music by Narek Mirzaei, Artwork by Barbara McGregor

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Melanie Avalon

Episodes

#287 - Melanie Petschke: Safe Skincare & Makeup, Hidden Toxic Ingredients In Skincare, Lash Growth Serum Dangers, FDA Changes, Fragrance Problems, Need For Preservatives, Seed Oils In Skincare, Sustainability, Retinol Alternatives, & More! 31.01.2025 1:19:00

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/crunchipodcast CRUNCHI: Through February 28th, get a free Powerlight® Eye Cream with the purchase of $150+ in skincare sets at crunchi.com/melanieavalon. Plus, new customers use the code Advocate10 for 10% off. LMNT: For a limited time, LMNT Chocolate Medley returns, featuring Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai, and Chocolate Raspberry. Get a free sam...

#286 - Dr. Amani Ballour: The Cave, Directing A Secret Underground Hospital, Empowering Women, Censorship & Advocacy, Oscar-Nominated Documentary, Mental & Emotional Resilience, Making A Difference, The Syrian Revolution, A Global Call To Action, & More! 24.01.2025 55:17

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/cave APOLLO: Get $60 off with code MELANIEAVALON at melanieavalon.com/apolloneuro INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nu...

#285 - Dr. Kandi Wiens: Burnout Immunity, Emotional Intelligence, Beneficial Stress Response Mindsets, Burnout in Men Vs. Women, Empathetic Distress, The Role of Self-Awareness, Addressing Your Triggers, and More! 17.01.2025 1:01:31

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/burnout SEED: Start your journey to a healthier you with Seed's innovative and effective synbiotic formula. Get 25% off your first month of DS-01® with code 25MELANIE at seed.com/melanieavalon. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! Av...

#284 - Zack Abbott: PhD, ZBiotics, Probiotics To Break Down Alcohol Byproducts, Combatting Hangovers, Genetically Engineered Probiotics, The Benefits Of GMOs, Soil Based Microbiomes, Increasing Beneficial Enzymes, Turning Sugar To Fiber, And More! 10.01.2025 1:33:27

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/gmoprobiotics Get 10% off with code MELANIEAVALON at melanieavalon.com/zbiotics LMNT: For a limited time, LMNT Chocolate Medley returns, featuring Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai, and Chocolate Raspberry. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, produc...

#283 - Brian Vaszily: Safe Skincare & Makeup, Skincare As Food, Toxic Ingredients, Organic Certifications, Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid Alternatives, Male Vs Female Skincare, The Cause Of Wrinkles, The Problem With Fragrance, The Art Of Aging, And More! 03.01.2025 1:23:19

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/purity Get up to 38% off plus free shipping for the Dream Cream at melanieavalon.com/puritydaycream. Plus get 10% off Purity Woods' other products like the Night Cream, Serum, Eye Cream, Pur Radiance Facial Cleanser, and Exfoliator with code MEL10 at melanieavalon.com/puritywoods. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moment...

#282 - Best of 2024 Part 2: Nina Teicholz, Cameron Chesnut, Miesha Tate, Max Lugavere, Dr. Sara Gottfried, Morley Robbins, Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake, Laura Morris & Jennifer Ventrelle, MS, RDN, Oliver Niño, Susan Bratton, Dr. Molly Maloof, Riz Virk 27.12.2024 1:00:49

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/2024part2 FEATURING EXCERPTS FROM: Episode #234 - Nina Teicholz, PhD Episode #274 - Dr. Cameron Chesnut Episode #239 - Miesha Tate Episode #256 - Max Lugavere Episode #268 - Dr. Sara (Gottfried) Salz Episode #261 - Morley Robbins Episode #277 - Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake Episode #272 - Laura Morris & Jennifer Ventrelle, MS, RDN Episode #24...

#281 - Best of 2024 Part 1: Casey Means, MD, Dr. Michael Greger, Aggie Lal, Dr. Anthony Youn, Brandy Gillmore, PhD, Nathan Price, PhD & Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, Jaiya, Gary Taubes, Alana Stott, Loretta Breuning, PhD, Thais Gibson, PhD, Dr. Mindy Pelz 20.12.2024 56:09

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/2024part1 FEATURING EXCERPTS FROM: Episode #260 - Casey Means, MD Episode #276 - Dr. Michael Greger Episode #241 - Aggie Lal Episode #231 - Dr. Anthony Youn Episode #266 - Brandy Gillmore, PhD Episode #252 - Nathan Price, PhD and Leroy Hood, MD, PhD Episode #245 - Jaiya Episode #246 - Gary Taubes Episode #270 - Alana Stott Episode #233 - Loretta B...

#280 - Christian Drapeau, Increasing Stem Cells Naturally, The Secret To Longevity, Reducing Inflammation, Healing Everything, The Quest For Immortality, Fasting Benefits, Tissue Renewal, And More! 13.12.2024 1:39:59

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/stemcells2 Get 15% off with code melanieavalon at stemregen.co. LMNT: For a limited time, LMNT Chocolate Medley returns, featuring Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai, and Chocolate Raspberry. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon. FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss...

#279 - Thais Gibson, PhD: Attachment Styles, Fixing Your Relationships, Boundary Setting, Interdependence vs. Independence, Parental Influence, Subconscious Patterns, Needs & Behavior, And More! 06.12.2024 1:16:35

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/attachmentstyle Enjoy an exclusive discount for The Personal Development School! Get 50% off a monthly membership at The Personal Development School with code IFPODCAST at ifpodcast.com/development. Plus, find out what your attachment style is with Thais's Attachment Style Quiz. FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode...

#278 - Rizwan Virk: The Simulation Hypothesis, Life As A Video Game, Schrödinger's Cat & Quantum Physics, Religion & Simulated Reality, Computational Irreducibility, Non-Player Characters, Ancestor Simulations, And More! 29.11.2024 1:26:39

TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/simulation FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking. All conversations are welcome! IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: Aval...

#277 - Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake: The Business Of Birth Control, Women's Reproductive Health, Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, Home Births & Midwifery, Birth Control Pill Problems, Having A Normal Healthy Cycle, Menopause & Perimenopause, And More! 22.11.2024 1:03:48

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/birthcontrol IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is...

#276 - Dr. Michael Greger: How Not To Age, Longevity Vs. Fertility, Spermidine, NAD, NR, NMN, Methionine & Protein Restrictions, Whole Foods Vs. Low-Cal Diets, Nitrates, Nitrites, & Nitrosamines, Obesity & Mortality, And More! 15.11.2024 1:22:02

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/greger IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out no...

#275 - Dr. Dave Rabin (Apollo Neuro): Apollo Neuro, Turning Off Stress With A Button, Improving Sleep, PTSD, ADHD, & Autism Symptom Treatment, Psychological Safety, Parasympathetic States, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, And More! 08.11.2024 1:00:03

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/apollo2 IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out n...

#274 - Dr. Cameron Chesnut: Biohacking Cosmetic Surgery, The Problem With Fillers, The Purpose of Botox, Surgery Prep & Recovery, Alternative Anesthesia & Pain Management , Perception Drift, Scarless Procedures, And More! 01.11.2024 1:32:04

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/chesnut Instagram | Tiktok | Facebook IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX...

#273 - Marc Hauser: Childhood Trauma, Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), Social Media During The Pandemic, Language Development, Parental Abuse & Neglect, Disordered Attachment Styles, Changing The Legal System, And More! 25.10.2024 1:23:38

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/vulnerableminds IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina...

#272 - Laura Morris & Jennifer Ventrelle, MS, RDN: The Official Mind Diet, Preventing Cognitive Decline & Alzheimers, Whole Grains & Olive Oil Controversies, Fish & Seafood Vs. Fish Oil, Mindful Eating, Red & Processed Meats Problems, And More! 18.10.2024 1:18:08

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/minddiet IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out...

#271 - Kyle Cetrulo (Gut Biome Bank): Gut Biome Bank, DIY Fecal Transplant Pills, Your Signature Gut Microbiome, Longevity & Weight Maintenance, Probiotic Delivery System, Muscle Regeneration, Stem Cell Research, And More! 11.10.2024 1:10:16

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/gutbiomebank IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is...

#270 - Alana Stott: Melanie’s Sexual Battery Case, The Blue Rose Foundation, Trauma Recovery, Assault Reporting & Social Aftermath, Power & Control, Fundraising & Debt Collecting, The 8 Money Motivators, And More! 04.10.2024 1:25:19

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/bluerose IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out...

#269 - Dr. Matthew Lederman: Nonviolent Communication, Webe Kälm Breath Device, Building Empathy In Children, Needs Vs. Wants & Feelings, Heart Hugs, Artificial Harmony In The Workplace, And More! 27.09.2024 1:12:42

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/webe IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now!...

#268 - Dr. Sara Gottfried: The Autoimmune Cure, Talk Therapy Vs. Therapeutic Psychedelics, Inflammation, Depression & PTSD, Gaslighting Doctors, Oxytocin & Stress Reduction, The Role Of Trauma, Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze & Faint, And More! 20.09.2024 1:16:21

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/autoimmunecure IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina i...

#267 - The Paleo Cardiologist, Wine And The Heart, Statin Problems, Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Lp(a), Carnivore, Vegan, And Mediterranean Diets, Mold & Pesticide Exposure, Coronary Calcium Scans, And More! 13.09.2024 1:45:11

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/paleocardiologist IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulin...

#267 - Jack Wolfson, The Paleo Cardiologist, Wine And The Heart, Statin Problems, Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Lp(a), Carnivore, Vegan, And Mediterranean Diets, Mold & Pesticide Exposure, Coronary Calcium Scans, And More! 13.09.2024 1:57:35

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/paleocardiologist IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life : Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spiru...

#266 - Brandy Gillmore: Mind-Body Healing, The Problems With Positivity, The Placebo Effect, Biophoton Emission, Making Authentic Change, Optimism & Physical Vitality, Loneliness & Illness, And More! 06.09.2024 1:15:26

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/mindbody IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out...

#265 - Susan Bratton: Sexual Health And Wellness, Types of Orgasms, Healthy CBD Lubricants, Sexual Biohacking & Regenerative Tools, Using Sex Toys, Solo Pleasure & Great Sex, Intimacy Melts, And More! 30.08.2024 1:29:58

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/sexy IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out now!...

#264 - Catharine Arnston: Spirulina Science, The Perfect Evolutionary Food, Mitochondrial Health, Superoxide Dismutase & Phycocyanin, ATP Production, Cancer Prevention, Apoptosis, Autophagy & Necroses, Nutrient Dense Vegan Protein, And More! 23.08.2024 1:34:20

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/spirulina IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome! Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is out...