WELLPOWER: Breath, Cold & Biohacking

Pharmacist and psychopharmacology expert Ben Malcolm breaks down the science, safety, and psychology behind psychedelic-assisted healing. From the importance of preparation and mindset to medication interactions, trauma, and choosing qualified facilitators, this episode explores what every curious individual, practitioner, and healthcare professional needs to know. You'll also hear Ben's deeply pe...

Get 20% off your Golden Rule Mushrooms with code SHERPA: https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/coupon-code/kristin10/shop/ Kristin and microdosing advisor Tiffany Hurd explore the intersection of trauma, consciousness, personal growth, and the intentional use of psychedelic practices as tools for self-discovery and lasting change. From overcoming a difficult childhood to redefining healing through integ...

Dr. Jeff McNairy shares his journey from traditional clinical psychology to becoming a pioneer in psychedelic-assisted healing. Together, we explore the science behind ketamine, MDMA, iboga, and ayahuasca, the role of trauma in shaping our lives, and why true healing requires far more than symptom management. Dr. McNairy reveals how safety, integration, nervous system regulation, and intentional t...

Kristin sits down with Apollo Neuro co-founder, Dr. David Rabin, as they dive deep into the science of safety, nervous system regulation, and the future of trauma healing. From PTSD and fear learning to wearable technology that helps the body shift out of fight-or-flight in real time, this conversation explores how stress reshapes the brain—and how we can retrain the nervous system toward resilien...

Sabba Nazhand, Co-Founder & CEO of Safar, shares his deeply personal journey through trauma, depression, psychedelics, and transformation, revealing how those experiences led him to build an AI-powered platform designed to support integration, mental health, and lasting behavioral change. Together, Sabba and Kristin unpack the rapidly evolving psychedelic renaissance, the promises and dangers...

Jonathan Robinson joins the show for a powerful conversation on trauma, healing, intimacy, and the evolving role of MDMA-assisted therapy in mental health and relationships. From surviving a violent childhood to becoming one of the world’s leading voices in emotional healing and conscious connection, Jonathan shares with Kristin the deeply personal experiences that shaped his life’s work. Together...

In this calming guided meditation, Kristin leads you through a restorative post-cold plunge experience designed to help regulate the nervous system, deepen self-awareness, and integrate the transformation that follows moments of stress or challenge. Created for use after cold exposure—but equally powerful after any peak or high-stress experience—this meditation invites listeners to settle into sti...

Joe Phair, CEO of Godspeed Nutrition INC., unpacks the science and philosophy behind ketones, metabolic flexibility, and the overlooked foundations of true health. From a life-altering traumatic brain injury to building a performance-driven wellness brand, Joe shares with Kristin how adversity became the catalyst for transformation. This episode goes beyond supplements—it’s about reconnecting with...

Kristin invites neuroscientist and educator Manesh Girn, who breaks down what really happens in the brain during psychedelic experiences and why it matters more than ever in today’s rapidly evolving world. From the hidden beliefs shaping your reality to the powerful role of neuroplasticity, this conversation reveals how these substances can disrupt limiting patterns and open the door to deep heali...

Kristin invites functional medicine specialist, Paul Burgess, as he dives deep into the uncomfortable truths about modern health, prevention, and personal responsibility. He explores why so many people stay stuck in cycles of illness, misinformation, and reactive care, and what it actually takes to reclaim control of your body and your future. From the failures of symptom-based medicine to the pow...

Neuroscientist Dr. Siobhan Mitchell unpacks the science behind mitochondrial health, cellular energy, and why they may hold the key to slowing aging and protecting brain function. From groundbreaking insights into Alzheimer’s research to the surprising role of calorie restriction, fasting, and antioxidants, this episode explores how our daily choices influence the efficiency of our cells. Dr. Mitc...

Steve Sapourn and Kristin dive into the powerful intersection of nervous system science, trauma recovery, and personal transformation, sharing not just theory but lived experience. From confronting past pain and breaking generational patterns to learning how to regulate in real time, this conversation goes beyond surface-level wellness advice. You’ll hear how vulnerability becomes a gateway to con...

In this guided ice bath facilitation, Kristin leads listeners through a simple but powerful 90-second cold plunge practice designed to build resilience through breath and mindset. With nearly a decade of experience guiding thousands of people into cold water, Kristin walks you step-by-step through preparation, the moment of entering the cold, and how to steady your nervous system using long, contr...

Kristin and Mollie Eastman of Sleep Is A Skill dive into how sleep disruption, anxiety, burnout, and hypervigilance are often signals of unresolved nervous system patterns rather than simple lifestyle issues. You’ll hear how intentional preparation, safe facilitation, and post-experience integration create lasting change instead of temporary relief. The discussion also breaks down why integration...

Men’s coach Wayne Barkus breaks down why traditional talk therapy often fails men, how somatic work creates real emotional capacity, and what it actually takes for men to lead, love, and relate from a grounded place. Drawing from lived experience, initiatory men’s work, and deep relational insight, this episode explores the 18-inch shift from head to heart that transforms fear, restores polarity,...

Wyatt Ewing, founder of Ice Barrel explores how deliberate discomfort can transform your nervous system, mindset, and daily life. Wyatt shares his deeply personal journey with cold water, from a childhood polar plunge to building one of the most recognized cold therapy brands in the world. Together with Kristin, they break down the science, philosophy, and practicality of cold exposure, including...

Caroline Howell, a former private equity executive who radically reimagined what success, health, and impact could look like, shares her journey from burnout and chronic illness to co-creating regenerative, living-systems developments that restore land, protect biodiversity, and nourish human wellbeing. Together with Kristin, they explore how regenerative real estate, food systems, water sovereign...

Visionary leader, author, and breathwork guide Finnian Kelly explores the power of intentionality, the courage to face old patterns, and the profound moments that crack us open to deeper truth. Finnian shares his journey through fatherhood, trauma, healing, and the spiritual science of feeling-based living. You’ll hear how presence can change everything, why manifestation is practical rather than...

What if the key to reclaiming your true self isn’t found in more hustle, but in nervous system regulation, brainwave awareness, and micro-moments of self-connection? Dr. Melissa Sonners shares her powerful journey from burnout and illness to rediscovering alignment, intuition, and playful vitality. This conversation is equal parts science and soul, packed with practices you can apply immediately t...

Amanda Kuda opens up about choosing an alcohol-free life without a “rock bottom,” how removing one habit can transform every layer of your potential, and why this movement is far bigger than wellness trends. This conversation dives into the deeper truth beneath “normal” drinking culture, identity, intuition, emotional resilience, and the spiritual clarity that comes when alcohol is no longer in th...

Olivia Young joins Kristin to explore trauma, transformation, and the courageous path to self-healing. From surviving sexual assault and disassociation to rediscovering wholeness through movement, plant medicine, and inner work, Olivia reveals how pain can become a portal to power. Together they unpack the complexities of embodiment, intimacy, feminine strength, and the deep spiritual journey of r...

Kristin sits down with mentor and transformational guide Mike Zeller to explore the profound intersection of trauma healing, psychedelics, and personal transformation. Together, they unpack how therapies like MDMA-assisted IFS work, somatic practices, and sacred medicines are reshaping the way we heal from trauma, reclaim our nervous systems, and step into our fullest expression of self. With raw...

Dylan Gemelli opens up about his incredible journey from modeling and prison time to becoming a respected voice in health, fitness, and biohacking. He shares with Kristin raw truths about resilience, overcoming negative self-talk, optimizing nutrition, and unlocking the power of cellular health. With unfiltered honesty and practical wisdom, Dylan shows how anyone can rise above setbacks, reclaim t...

Kristin welcomes Peter Crone, the renowned “Mind Architect,” for a deeply personal and liberating conversation. Together, they unravel the human experience of grief, loss, and healing, and how our deepest pain often holds the key to our greatest freedom. From childhood trauma to awakening, Peter shares how the stories we tell ourselves trap us and how learning to trust life can open the door to pe...

Comedian, creator, and wellness satirist, Brent Pella, joins Kristin for an insightful, yet laugh out loud conversation on navigating life’s highs and lows with humor. From the gritty realities of the comedy grind and the wild absurdities of biohacking culture, to the transformative power of psychedelics and the art of finding light in the darkest moments, Brent shares unfiltered stories, bold tru...