Health Optimisation Podcast with Timbiohacker (Tim Gray)

Do you want to optimise your health? Do you want super accessible, no-nonsense, easy-to-follow tips, backed by research? 

In this brand new podcast, Tim Gray, the UK’s leading biohacker, will share his knowledge and advice with you, introducing you to some of the world’s most renowned experts in health and longevity. 

Tim might not be a scientist or doctor, but he is a researcher that loves to test - and if you’d like to get to know him a little better, in this trailer he shares his story, and how he came to found Europe’s largest health conference, The Health Optimisation Summit.

Buy your ticket for The Health Optimisation Summit here.

Connect with Tim:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbiohacker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timbogray

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimBiohacker

Website: https://healthoptimisation.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@timgray7609

The Health Optimisation Podcast is an OG Podcasts production.

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Learn how to transform your gut health, enhance mental well-being and combat systemic inflammation.

“Ninety percent of all patients out there have tooth decay or bleeding gums, or chronic inflammation called periodontitis [and] they translate to the whole body. [The mouth] is the entrance hall to the whole hotel. And if the entrance hall is already shitty, the rest is too.” – Dominik Nischwitz, DDS

Want to know how your dental hygiene is damaging your gut, jeopardising your mental health and contributing to systemic inflammation? Ditch the mouthwash, replace flossing and avoid toxic metals to improve your smile and prolong your life!

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz is a leading figure in the transformative field of biological dentistry. 

His work focuses on exposing the profound connection between oral health and overall well-being. Dr. Dome, as he’s commonly known, is the author of, It's All in Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness, and founder of DNA Health and Aesthetics, Center for Biological Dentistry in Tubingen, Germany.

In this episode, Dr. Dome opens wide to reveal all–from the surprising dangers of dental work on our bodies to groundbreaking new practices in biological dentistry. Knowing this could help you live a happier, longer life. 

This conversation is a treasure trove for anyone looking to elevate their health starting from the mouth.

Highlights

(2:15) How oral health is the gateway to overall wellness.

(9:51) The difference between traditional dentists and biological dentists

(15:05)The dangers of traditional metal fillings 

(20:11) The dangers of wisdom tooth removal

(31:45) How fillings amplify EMF

(43:06) Actionable tips for optimising your oral health 

Learn More

• Check out Tim’s IG Reel on the surprising dangers of root canal treatment here.
• Visit dnaesthetics.de
• Don’t miss Dr. Dominik Nischwitz as a featured speaker at the 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. Buy your ticket here.

The Health Optimisation Podcast is an OG Podcasts production.

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The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information found or received through the podcast should not be used in place of a consultation or advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Opinions of guests are their own and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.

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How to heal your microbiome; the problem with fibre; and why it’s good to be gassy.

“We’ve done a pretty good job of trying to annihilate the most important part of us, and that's our microbiome. But the good news is that you can develop a good relationship with [it] and save your life if you're interested.” – Steven Gundry, M.D.

Whether it’s headaches, anxiety, heart problems, diabetes or cancer, most disease starts in the gut (especially if it’s a leaky gut). But finding a fix can be confusing–what exactly are you meant to eat?

Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon by profession, pivoted his career after decades of treating heart patients to focus on food, nutrition and the gut.

After watching a patient recover from “untreatable” coronary artery disease through diet and supplements, what he once considered pseudoscience became the answer to many health problems.

Beginning with The Plant Paradox, Dr. Gundry has authored numerous bestselling books on how to eat to make nice with your gut and improve your energy. His latest, Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health, goes even further into the influences of the microbiome on your mood and emotions. He also makes eating for gut health easier than ever before.

In this episode, Dr. Gundry explains how the gut is so deeply connected to our emotional and physical health, why he strongly believes in the power of supplements for regaining control over your health, and what exactly we should be adding to our diets to feed our microbiome.

Highlights

(0:00) Intro

(3:08) Pivoting from heart surgery to focus on gut health

(10:39)All disease starts in the gut

(16:20)Nitric Oxide and the problem with the carnivore diet

(21:29) Red flags that indicate gut problems

(24:31) Impact of stress on gut health

(27:37) Why you should stop taking acid-blocking drugs

(29:48) How the health of our liver impacts gut health

(33:05) Why Dr Gundry loves supplements

(39:11) Why not all fibre is created equally

(43:53) The foods that ARE good for gut health?

(53:09) What to add to your weekly foodshop

Learn More

• Check out Tim’s IG Reel on how to boost your happy hormones here.
• Visit drgundry.com
• Don’t miss Dr. Steven Gundry as a featured speaker at the 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. Buy your ticket here.

The Health Optimisation Podcast is an OG Podcasts production.

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The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information found or received through the podcast should not be used in place of a consultation or advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Opinions of guests are their own and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.

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“In the last two years, 50,000 peer reviewed nutrition studies were published. The point is to have 50,000 studies to confuse people. When you see a nutrition research study, it is almost certainly a marketing document for ultra processed food.” –Calley Means

Want to learn how “Big Food” bribes officials to shape health policies, creates misleading advertising to promote processed foods, and employs tactics just as the tobacco industry did to ensure future generations are kept addicted to sugar and in a prediabetic state?

Calley Means is a former consultant for the Coca-Cola Company, where he played a significant role in influencing food policies and tax legislations in favour of sugary drinks.

Today he is determined to undo the evils he was once paid to promote. Calley’s book, Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, co-authored with his sister, Dr. Casey Means, is due for release in May 2024. 

Calley is also the founder of TrueMed, a company that emphasises the importance of food and lifestyle habits in healthcare.

In this episode, Calley offers a unique insider’s perspective, revealing the depth of corruption in nutrition research and industry practices. 

He exposes the alarming impacts of processed foods and sugar on public health and societal well-being, and unveils how corporate interests are intertwined with our food choices, impacting the way we eat, live, and feed our children.

Highlights

(2:36) Calley's background as a Coca Cola consultant 

(5:09) Why Calley did a 180º on the food industry 

(14:03)Why sugar is a drug 

(21:24) The political power of the food industry

(34:51) The connection between diet and mental health

(51:23) Calley’s take home message

Learn More

• Visit www.calleymeans.com
• Don’t miss Calley Means as a featured speaker at the 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. Buy your ticket here.

Thank You to Filter Optix for Sponsoring this Episode! 

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"In the general population, [dysfunctional breathing] is about 25 to 30%. In people with lower back pain, it's 50 percent. In people with anxiety and panic disorders, it's as high as 75%...” –Patrick McKeown

Do you experience anxiety, depression, migraines, congestion and snoring? The secret to conquering these symptoms may lie in fixing the way you breathe. 

Patrick McKeown, an international expert in health and performance breathwork, originally created The Oxygen Advantage®, a breathing method now taught by instructors around the globe. 

His groundbreaking book of the same name has significantly influenced both wellness communities and elite athletes. 

He’s gone on to create Invincible Breathing™, a method for mind, body and sport, and publish three other books: Breathing for Yoga (with a foreword by James Nestor), Atomic Focus, and The Breathing Cure.

In this episode, Patrick reveals how something as seemingly simple as breathing impacts everything from anxiety and depression to physical performance and life expectancy. He explains how to identify and correct faulty breathing patterns, and offers insights that improve mental and physical health. 

Join us as we dive deep into the transformative power of breathing!

Highlights

(10:08)The importance of down regulating for a sense of calm and reduced anxiety

(20:22) Why breathing less means better oxygenation.

(28:44) The science of breathing fast and slow 

(42:30) A simple technique to decongest stuffy noses

(50:08) Why mouth taping is the key to a good night’s sleep

(1:00:00) Patrick's advice on incorporating breathwork into daily life for maximum benefit.

Learn More

• Check out what happened when Tim experimented with mouth taping on Facebook.
• Visit oxygenadvantage.com
• Don’t miss Patrick McKeown as a featured speaker at the 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. Buy your ticket here.

Thank You to Deversify for Sponsoring this Episode! 

Deversify is the maker of Acetrack, a ketone breathalyser. Go to getacetrack.com/timbiohacker and use code timbiohacker20 to get a 20% discount.

The Health Optimisation Podcast is an OG Podcasts production.

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“We don't know who we are erotically. So how are we even going to communicate what we need, what we desire?” –Jaiya

It’s common for sex to fizzle out the longer you stay in a relationship, but it absolutely doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re interested in living a longer, healthier life, then you need to get your sex life back on track. And finding the fix may be simpler than you think.

Jaiya is an award-winning somatic sexologist who teaches people how to create their most satisfying sex lives, and has helped thousands of people transform their relationships. You may have seen her on Netflix’s Sex, Love & goop with Gwyneth Paltrow.

Her new book Your Blueprint for Pleasure, helps you figure out your “erotic personality type.” Are you sensual, sexual, energetic, kinky, or a shapeshifter?

In this episode, Jaiya explains how couples often miss each other sexually, because they’re speaking different sexual languages. She lays out the five erotic blueprints she created and explains how you can tap into the strength of yours. She gets into the health benefits of sex and how it boosts your immunity, longevity, and happiness. She also explores the issue of shame around sex and how to deal with it.

Highlights

4:25 How sex improves our physical and mental health

8:01 The O vitamin - reaching orgasmic states

10:21 Troubles in the bedroom

14:49 How to get rid of shame around sex

22:10 Working on your health for better sex

26:15 Your Blueprint For Pleasure and the five erotic blueprints

36:59 Jaiya’s relationship troubles and how she fixed them

42:37 How you can uncover your erotic blueprint

47:17 Hope for sex in relationships

53:30 Becoming more attuned to our bodies through yoga, tantra and meditation

56:14 Think about your orgasm

Check out: Tim’s IG Reel on sex: https://www.instagram.com/p/CormoJHIBRn/

Visit: https://missjaiya.com/

Sponsor: Shout out to our episode sponsor BiOptimizers. Check out Magnesium Breakthrough at https://bioptimizers.com/timbiohacker. Use code TIMBIOHACKER to save 10 percent.

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Break anxiety, phobias, addictions and gain control over anything in your life with cognitive hypnotherapy.

“Potentially anything that the mind creates, cognitive hypnotherapy can help with” –Trevor Silvester

Can’t stop biting your nails? Constantly feeling down or anxious? Struggling to lose weight? Can’t kick that addiction? Try cognitive hypnotherapy!

When Trevor Silvester founded the Quest Institute, he introduced the idea of combining hypnosis with cognitive behavioural therapy, and the results have been extraordinary. This breakthrough method of therapy doesn’t just treat symptoms with a one–size–fits–all approach, it gets to the root cause of a person’s issues–and gives them the tools to gain control over anything in their life.

Trevor’s innovative therapy approach turned Tim’s life around, helping him sell a company, get into biohacking, and better understand those around him. That success compelled Tim to join Quest as a practitioner, and Trevor became his mentor for more than five years.

In this episode, Trevor explains the hypnotic language of wordweaving, a tool that gave Tim the life-changing line, “follow the fun.” 

The conversation explores the different trance states we all live in, and how cognitive hypnotherapy isn’t about hypnotising you to get better, but de-hypnotising you from what you thought was wrong.

And, as Trevor explains, we each have the answer to solve our own problems locked within us.

Highlights

(2:39) What you can achieve by knowing cognitive hypnotherapy

(7:38) What IS cognitive hypnotherapy?

(14:01) Everyday trance states

(19:24) Yes, you CAN be hypnotised

(25:52) What issues can cog hyp treat?

(32:54) The story of Mrs Toothbrush

(39:14) The hypnotic language of wordweaving

(44:21) Tim’s major breakthrough; “follow the fun”

(48:08) An actionable take-home message

Visit: https://www.questinstitute.co.uk/ 

Sponsor: Shout out to our episode sponsor CAROL Bike! Learn how to get fitter, faster at http://carolbike.com/timbiohacker. Get $100 off with code TIMBIOHACKER.

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“Freud was wrong. Penis envy is not the cause of anybody’s problem. It’s the brain. The thing you really want bigger, better, healthier, is your brain.” -Dr. Daniel Amen

Fast food, caffeine, alcohol, the news–these modern health disasters leave a physical imprint on our brains, that you can actually SEE on a brain scan. 

Today’s guest, Dr. Daniel Amen, says mental health conditions like anxiety, depression and ADD are actually brain health issues, and knowing this makes them easier to treat, especially in our kids. For example, he gives these startling statistics:

• 54% of teenage girls report being persistently sad. 
• 34% have thought of suicide. 
• 24% have planned to kill themselves and 13% have tried. 

“This is unlike anything we have experienced in my lifetime, maybe ever,” he says. “It’s a shit show. And nobody’s talking about the actual physical health of their brain.”

Dr. Amen is a physician, and adult and child psychiatrist. He’s a 12-time New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life; The End of Mental Illness; and Healing ADD.

He co-authored his newest title, Raising Mentally Strong Kids, with renowned child psychologist Charles Fay, Ph.D., president of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc.

Dr. Amen turned to psychiatry for help after his wife tried ending her life. He fell in love with the profession. But he realised it was the only medical speciality that doesn’t treat the organ itself. He set out on a mission to change that. 

Since founding Amen Clinics, he’s scanned over 250,000 brains and created the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry. 

In this episode, Dr. Amen explains how the modern world is damaging the very structure of our brains, and reveals how we can start properly caring for this hidden organ. He explores the cognitive decline caused by fast food, alcohol, coffee, and obesity. And he shares the shocking truth of child mental illness, while teaching us all how to raise and parent mentally resilient kids.

Highlights

(3:23) What brought Dr Amen to the field

(6:58) Lessons from 250,000 brain scans

(11:51) Understanding the organ itself

(15:26) How alcohol impacts the brain

(19:21) Top things harming our brains

(22:39) New study on ultra-processed food

(26:41) Tips on being mentally strong

(33:04) Raising Mentally Strong Kids

(39:18) Truth about kids’ mental health

(42:22) Secret to successful parenting

(44:00) The penguin story

(51:55) Is your parenting style breeding strength or weakness?

(59:03) #1 thing for brain health

Visit: 

• https://www.amenclinics.com/
• https://danielamenmd.com/

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“Brain tumours and how it impacts children, and then fertility. We have a crisis worldwide in the Western nations. Quite simply, it’s draining our batteries.” –Nick Pineault

We’ve been led to believe that non-ionising EMF radiation from your mobile phone, Wi-Fi router, and Bluetooth headphones is safe – and if you disagree, you’re a conspiracy theorist. But that’s based on biassed, out-of-date research. 

New research is in and it’s not good.

This type of radiation has been linked to cancer, infertility, insomnia, depression, and more! 

So how do we avoid it when it’s all around us?

“The EMF Guy,” Nick Pineault, is THE go-to expert on the subject. He’s the author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs: How to Fix Our Stupid Use of Technology. It’s a comprehensive look at the dangers of EMFs and what you can do to mitigate the effects of EMFs on your health.

In this episode, Nick explores the most up-to-date literature on the subject of EMFs, including the link between holding a phone to your head and brain tumours, how phones in your pocket can cause infertility, and how EMFs may be giving children behavioural problems.

He also offers practical tips on how to reduce your EMF exposure without having to ditch all your modern conveniences and plunge yourself back into the Stone Age.

Highlights

(3:06) What are EMFs?

(14:04) The health implications of EMFs

(19:15) EMFs and brain tumours

(21:15) Apple’s radiation warnings

(24:15) Effects on children

(30:33) Impact on the blood-brain barrier

(33:35) Health benefits of cutting out EMFs

(36:33) How to ditch EMFs without living like a hermit

(40:05) The root of Tim’s dental problems

(46:57) 2024 EMF Hazards Summit

Watch: Tim’s IG Reel on the dangers of Wi-Fi at night  https://www.instagram.com/p/CpASuEEohM3/ 

Learn more! EMF Hazards Summit April 10-14: https://emfhazards.com/ 

Visit: https://theemfguy.com/ 

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“There are some individual needs that every human being has. And if you can find that deficiency and put that raw material back into the human body, those people thrive in ways they never thought possible.” –Gary Brecka

You’re not just getting old. It’s not because your job is stressful or your kids are tiring you out. Your brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, poor focus… They’re a sign that you're nutrient deficient.

Gary Brecka says nutrient deficiencies are impacting our genetic function and our body’s ability to heal itself. The good news? This can be easily fixed.

Gary is a leading biohacker, professional human biologist, podcast host, co-founder of 10X Health, and the founder of The Ultimate Human.

Gary was a mortality expert for insurance companies for years, and could accurately predict the exact date of your death. But now he’s on a mission to uncover the safest and fastest way to optimise the mind, body, and spirit through modern science.

In this episode, Gary reveals the secrets of his $120,000 superhuman protocol, FOR FREE. He explains how we’re microdosing ourselves to death with environmental poisons we assume are safe, and why we need to get back to the basics. And he shares his three favourite biohacks for health and longevity, and how to put them into action.

Highlights

(2:35) Predicting when people die

(10:07) A different kind of biohacker

(14:54) Cold water immersion

(19:11) Oxygen, nutrient deficiencies and disease

(24:25) How to cut life expectancy in half

(33:02) 10x Health and The Ultimate Human

(41:02) Genetic methylation tests

(42:29) The Superhuman protocol

(46:45) Environmental toxins and sun exposure

(53:03) Pick your poison

(55:04) Methylation explained

(1:04:08) Trimethylglycine

(1:08:12) Becoming the ultimate human

Watch: Tim’s IG Reel on the 5 things you should do to be healthy: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1_22EUANND/ 

Visit: https://www.garybrecka.com/ 

Big shout-out to our sponsor THERA Nordic for supporting the show!

If you’ve tried everything to soothe and heal your gut troubles, learn about the REZCUE solution at https://theranordic.com/timbiohacker. You’ll get 20% off your first purchase.

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“Our conversation is just a tiny taste of what people are going to get over there. I freaking love it. I'm like a kid in a candy store over there every year” -Ben Greenfield

In the lead up to the Health Optimisation Summit, two powerhouse biohackers – U.S.-based Ben Greenfield and U.K.-based Tim Gray – sit down together to share the secrets of their biohacking routines. They also describe the new tech, supplements, and not-so-routine practices they’re most excited about right now. 

From peptides to methylene blue (injected WHERE?!) to ketamine therapy to breathwork and mindfulness tech, you’ll find out what they’re doing for total body health optimisation. And, they give you tips on how you can try these biohacks yourself, whether you just want to dip your toe or dive all in.

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll learn about in this wide-ranging conversation:

• A brain-boosting headset that’s been a game-changer for both Tim and Ben. 
• What their beauty routines look like and why they involve colostrum.
• How to get the most out of methylene blue using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• The spiritual and mindfulness practices that help them deal with stress and solve problems.

If you’re looking to shake up your routine and explore more about biohacking’s newest frontiers, take a listen to Tim and Ben’s favorite biohacks.

Highlights

(3:17) Methylene blue prostate injections

(09:25) BrainTap at the Health Optimisation Summit

(14:16) Breathwork

(17:23) Benefits of methylene blue

(29:23) Microbiome and the gut

(38:02) Beauty routines including colostrum

(45:09) Peptides

(50:24) Health Optimisation Summit line-up

(52:37) Tim’s #1 personal upgrade

(59:25) Microdosing alcohol benefits

Visit:

https://bengreenfieldlife.com/

https://prostabluezone.com/ (Methylene blue prostate injections)

Don’t miss Ben Greenfield as a featured speaker at the 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. It’s coming up in June! Buy your ticket here.

About Ben Greenfield: He’s a human performance consultant, speaker, podcast host, and New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including the popular title, Boundless. He’s also a former collegiate tennis; water polo, and volleyball player; bodybuilder; 13-time Ironman triathlete; and professional obstacle course racer who was voted America’s Top Personal Trainer by the U.S. National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Shout out to our episode sponsor BiOptimizers! You’ll get all seven forms of magnesium your body needs with Magnesium Breakthrough. Check out https://bioptimizers.com/timbiohacker and use code TIMBIOHACKER to save 10%.

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Hormones out of whack? Get to the root causes of PMS, PCOS, and endometriosis.

“Birth control is one form of dismissing a woman, of getting her out of your office as soon as possible and not doing your work and actually digging deeper to understand what is going on.” – Dr. Jolene Brighten 

Many women are prescribed birth control to manage a wide range of symptoms like migraines, painful or irregular periods, or acne – and the list goes on. But these are problems that need to be addressed at the root, not covered up by the pill.  

Whether you suffer from PMS symptoms, endometriosis, PCOS, anxiety, or mood swings, your hormones are probably out of whack. It might be time to ditch the pill and make some big changes in your life. And today’s guest explains how you can do this safely and effectively.

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a best-selling author and leading expert in women’s health. Her book, “Beyond the Pill,” explores how to balance your hormones, reclaim your body, and reverse the dangerous side effects of the birth control pill. 

In this episode, Dr. Brighten explains why nutrition and exercise need to be the first-line defence against hormonal imbalance. She explores the connection between PCOS and gut health. She explains how PMS is NOT normal, even if it is common. And she discusses the virtues of tracking your cycle.

Highlights

(3:13) Why women should ditch the pill

(12:11) Methylation and endometriosis

(19:11) Veganism and methylation

(27:05) Most common hormonal issues affecting women 1:27

(32:22) Why is PMS so common?

(38:07) Can you stop PMS?

(42:42) How to manage PCOS

(48:05) Why you should track your cycle

(56:03) How to transition off birth control

Visit: https://drbrighten.com/

Check out: Dr Brighten’s latest book, “Is This Normal?: Judgment Free Straight Talk about Women's Health and Hormones” at https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/

Don’t miss: The 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. It’s coming up in June! Buy your ticket here: https://summit.healthoptimisation.com/

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Detox the right way for skin health - how to support your liver and optimise your gut.

“By addressing the gut microbiome and slowly reducing the inflammatory components there, we start to see this distance being created between each skin infection.” -Jennifer Fugo

Does it feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING to clear up your skin? If skin creams haven’t worked and detoxes are failing you, you’re not alone. 

Whether you have acne, rashes, rosacea, or more severe forms of eczema and psoriasis, skin care products and medications alone aren’t enough to help you. You’ve got to look at your gut health, your liver function, your nutrition, and your lifestyle. 

Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist helping her patients to beat chronic skin issues and unending gut challenges. She’s also got her own line of skincare and supplements and hosts the Healthy Skin Show podcast.

In this episode, Jennifer explains which supplements and foods you should be using for great skin health. The link between cytokines, inflammation, and “leaky skin”. How nutrition, environmental toxins and genetics can cause imbalances in the skin microbiome. And why a diet-only approach sometimes fails - and what to do instead.

Highlights

(2:42) Jennifer’s skin health story

(9:23) What is leaky skin?

(13:41) The problem with conventional skin creams

(19:19) Skin microbiome and gut flora

(25:08) Pay attention to the itch

(28:42) The problem with symptom management

(35:42) Stop with the detoxes

(41:07) Going vegan

(45:45) Practical food guide

(48:39) Alternative to detoxing

(51:22) How to support your liver

(57:28) Where to start

Visit: https://www.jenniferfugo.com/

Check out: Jennifer Fugo’s podcast The Healthy Skin Show: https://www.skinterrupt.com/listen/

Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Nuzest! Their Good Green Vitality multi-nutrient drink mix supports your nervous system, immunity, cognition, energy production, and digestion. Go to https://nuzest.com and be sure to use code TIMBIOHACKER at checkout to get 25% off your first purchase of Good Green Vitality

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Diet and lifestyle hacks for building muscle, improving health and living longer.

“Only 12 percent of Americans are considered metabolically healthy. In actual peak health, the percentage is probably 5 or 6%.” -Siim Land

We might be living longer, but those extra years aren’t spent in good health - we’re sicker than ever. Longevity is meant to be about quantity AND quality. So how do you get both?

Siim Land is a biohacker and bestselling author of eight books on health and longevity, including Stronger By Stress and Metabolic Authophagy.

If you want a complete rundown of the food, the exercise and the lifestyle changes you need to live longer and happier, Siim’s your man.

In this episode, he explores the impact of muscle strength, VO2 max and sprinting on ageing. He explains what metabolic autophagy is, why it’s considered the “new hallmark of ageing”, and what you can do to manipulate it. And he explores the hidden dangers of overtraining, why diet choices are more important than specific foods, and why sprinting is a superpower for longevity.

Highlights

(1:56) Sparking Siim’s interest in longevity

(6:25) How to lift weights for a longer life

(15:22) Siim’s elite level VO2 max

(22:46) Why sprinting is powerful for longevity

(27:24) Siim’s 8 bestsellers

(31:29) What is metabolic autophagy?

(34:33) Supplements and exercises that increase autophagy

(38:35) A metabolically unhealthy world

(39:50) Fasting for longevity

(47:49) Diet choices for longevity

(54:36) 5 diet hacks for weight loss

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How to fix eating patterns, optimise sleep, exercise at the right time and get proper light exposure

“The circadian rhythms are 24 hour rhythms. So that means our biology, physiology, metabolism, hormone function - everything changes with 24 hours” -Dr Satchin Panda

We need to stop fighting our bodies and start getting in sync with them. Ignoring our circadian rhythms is leading to more depression and anxiety, worse sleep, low energy, increased risk of obesity and diabetes, and even cancer and dementia.

The good news is, getting in line with your body clock is easier than you might think. This is a comprehensive guide on when to eat, when to workout, proper light exposure, and even when to have surgery.

Dr Satchin Panda is the the world’s leading expert on circadian rhythms and author of The Circadian Code and The Circadian Diabetes Code.

In this episode Tim and Satchin explore how circadian clocks regulate various bodily functions, the health benefits of time-restricted eating, the advantages of blue-blocking glasses, effective lighting strategies for your home and advice for shift workers - and much more.

Highlights

(2:27) The power of timing

(7:21) Insulin response: the impact of when you eat

(16:17) Morning coffee mistake

(22:24) How timing impacts surgery outcomes

(28:49) Fixing your eating routine

(36:43) The link with gut health problems

(34:42) What can shift workers do?

(47:31) Optimising your lighting environment

(59:21) When should we exercise?

Visit: https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchidananda-panda/ 

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Train your brain to do anything, supercharge your productivity, and improve your motivation and focus

“You change your brain, you change your life, you change your brain, you change your world.” ~ Jim Kwik

If your memory constantly fails you, you struggle to get motivated or learn new things, you want to learn to read faster, or be more productive - there’s good news. The solution is within your control. You can train your brain to get better at anything.

Whatever limitations you think you have can be overcome to unlock your brain’s full potential. You just need to know how to keep yourself mentally fit, and today’s guest has the answer.

Jim Kwik, once known as “the boy with the broken brain”, overcame severe learning challenges to become a world-leading expert in brain fitness.

He’s the author of the best-selling brain-training book “Limitless” and has recently released an expanded edition to explore the future of work, brain nutrition, AI, and more. He’s also the host of the No. 1 brain performance podcast, Kwik Brain.

In this episode, Tim and Jim explore the three M’s of his book – mindset, motivation, and methods – and how tackling each will give you mastery over your brain. They explain how to deal with limiting beliefs and change your behaviours to suit your goals. And they discuss the 10 things you need to change to improve your memory and sharpen your mind.

Highlights

(1:05) “The boy with the broken brain”

(9:14) The 3 M’s for brain mastery

(19:33) Age is no barrier

(25:52) Impact of stress on the brain

(29:44) The fundamentals of brain health

(47:38) Limitless: Expanded edition

(53:21) 4 supervillains of the mental apocalypse

Visit: https://www.jimkwik.com/

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⚡️ How to age powerfully with top exercise, diet, and supplement tips from a celebrity nutritionist

💬 “Your body is a bank account, it's a chemistry lab and it's a history book. Meaning calories count, but where they come from counts more.” ~ JJ Virgin

➡︎ It’s never too late to start fighting for your health. The human body is incredibly adaptable, and it just takes a few, simple steps to reverse age-related decline. 

➡︎ As the rest of the world slips into obesity, find out how to fix your crappy diet, get stronger, improve your metabolism and immune function, and keep on improving at ANY age.

➡︎ Celebrity nutritionist JJ Virgin specialises in helping people aged 40+ lose weight, keep it off, and look and feel better than ever. Her mantra: Ageing Powerfully!

➡︎ She’s worked with celebrities and athletes Gene Simmons of KISS, Ben Stiller, and tennis legend Serena Williams. She’s the author of four New York Times bestselling health and fitness books, and hosts the Well Beyond 40 podcast.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and JJ explore the importance of maintaining muscle and strength past 30 and how to get the fundamentals of your health dialled in before you consider anything else. They also cover the supplements they use to keep their physical and mental fitness in check, the best anti-ageing foods, and the dangers of fake “health” foods.

💡 Highlights

(2:35) JJ’s journey through health and fitness

(6:08) Calories in, calories out

(8:54) Meal timing, glucose spikes and consistency

(11:11) Ageing powerfully

(15:10) JJ’s husband, Tim

(20:21) The plague of sarcopenic obesity

(24:15) Getting better as you age

(29:38) The fundamentals of health

(35:59) The benefits of creatine

(43:46) Best anti-ageing supplements

(47:49) Best anti-ageing foods

(56:46) Are somatotypes a myth?

(53:35) Best anti-ageing nutrients

(59:24) The Virgin diet

(1:07:56) Mindshare collaborative

🔎 Visit: https://jjvirgin.com/ 

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⚡️ From relationships to health and wealth, find success across all elements of your life.

💬 “What happens when you awaken is you start to realise, wait a minute, I am the creator of my life.”

➡︎ Having a life of abundance doesn’t mean constantly grinding, working more and ignoring your health and relationships. Abundance is about getting the balance of your life right.

➡︎ So how do you find financial freedom, discover your purpose and protect and nurture yourself and your relationships? That’s what you’ll learn today.

➡︎ Danny Morel is a world-leading life coach and spiritual leader has helped millions of people heal and transform their lives–to awaken their highest purpose, potential and power.

➡︎ Alongside a variety of huge events and epic courses that he leads, he’s also the host of two podcasts “The Higher Self Podcast” and “Finding the One.”.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Danny discuss the process of “awakening” and the exact steps you need to take in order to live a life of abundance. They explore the concept of manifestation and how the energy and frequency you put out to the universe impacts your life. They explain why mistakes don’t exist, how pain can become a gift, and the biggest barriers holding us back. And they discuss the power of plant medicine in finding inner awareness.

💡 Highlights

(3:39) Who is Danny Morel?

(6:55) Abundance and awakening

(16:02) Lessons from an affair

(20:15) Finding the One

(25:34) Plant medicine journeys

(34:45) Manifestation

(42:33) Biggest barriers to the life you want

(50:06) Aligning your masculine and feminine energies

(52:59) Healing old wounds

(56:04) The key to financial freedom

🔎 Visit: https://www.dannymorel.com/

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⚡️ How to replace the toxic products lurking in your home, and what to eat in a polluted world.

💬 “If it's in the air, it's in our lungs. If it's in the water, we're drinking it. And if it's in the soil, it's in the crops, it's on your plate, it's in your body.” -Dr Jenny Goodman

➡︎ Toxic products lurk in every corner of your home and the environment we live in is more polluted than ever. Why do you think so many health issues are on the rise - from respiratory illnesses to chronic fatigue and even cancer? 

➡︎ Identifying exactly what’s causing all of these issues is critical. That’s why we’re bringing you an actionable guide on how to heal yourself of the toxicity, complete with a list of the products causing the most damage and what to replace them with.

➡︎ Dr Jenny Goodman is an OG biohacker, qualified medical doctor, world-leading expert in ecological medicine and author of two books on the subject: ‘Staying Alive in Toxic Times’ and ‘Getting Healthy in Toxic Times’.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Jenny discuss the most common toxins and chemicals we come into contact every day. The normal, day-to-day objects that are the most dangerous. The signs, symptoms and health implications of living in a polluted environment. And the foods and supplements we should be eating to minimise the impacts of toxins.

💡 Highlights

(3:09) How Jenny got started

(9:41) Polluted planet polluted people

(16:08) What’s lurking in your house

(21:31) The most dangerous products

(31:29) Signs and symptoms of a toxic environment

(35:02) Detoxing mercury and heavy metals

(37:13) Go organic

(42:17) Food and supplements for health

(46:20) Toxic products and how to replace them

🔎 Visit: https://www.drjennygoodman.com/ 

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⚡️ Ozempic, forever chemicals and toxic clothes, why fatal conveniences are wreaking havoc on your health.

💬 “What really scares me a lot is the forever chemicals. We have no idea how to get it out of our bodies, out of the environmental system at large. That is really scary.” -Darin Olien

➡︎ Many everyday products in your home are a health disaster - and you don’t even realise it. So many things we’ve made for the sake of convenience are damaging major systems in our bodies, leading to rising rates of diabetes, high cholesterol, metabolic conditions, specific cancers - and more.

➡︎ Whether it’s the forever chemicals in beauty and care products, the surprising health impacts of sparkling water and clothing, or the dangerous hype around Ozempic, we’re pumping our bodies full of unknown chemicals daily. So what’s the solution?

➡︎ Darin Olien is the author of Fatal Conveniences, where he details exactly what the modern world is doing to our health, and how to fix it. He’s also the author of New York Times bestseller SuperLife, host of the SuperLife podcast, and co-host of the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Darin discuss why forever chemicals and perfumes are among the worst “conveniences” we’re using, and the health consequences of our constant exposure to them. How plastics are showing up everywhere in our bodies, from the heart to the testes. And how you can mimic the effects of Ozempic… naturally!

💡 Highlights

(4:47) How Darin’s journey began

(12:22) Birth of “Fatal Conveniences”

(14:12) 3 Worst Offenders

(18:56) The dangers of perfume

(23:20) Toxic clothes

(32:14) Sparkling water is dangerous?

(42:30) Ozempic

(47:24) A message of hope

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💬 “If the thing you're getting up for adds so much value to your life that you would rather do it than stay in bed, it's easy to get up. And that's what the miracle morning did.” ~Hal Elrod

➡︎ Want the perfect morning routine that will make you WANT to wake up in the morning? Hal Elrod’s revolutionary S.A.V.E.R.S. method is what you need. In this episode you’ll learn how to put each step into practice and create your own Miracle Morning.

➡︎ Hal Elrod is the author of The Miracle Morning, a blueprint for optimising your morning routine using silence, affirmations, visualations, exercise, reading and scribing. The best part? It can be done in just 6 minutes per day.

➡︎ The Miracle Morning saved Hal from both financial ruin and an aggressive form of cancer. And it’s has had a profound impact on Tim’s life too, transforming his productivity, health and financial success.

➡︎ In this episode Tim and Hal discuss why mornings are so critical to success and why this method is more than just another productivity hack. They break down each of the S.A.V.E.R.S. practices and explain how you can integrate them into your morning routine. And they discuss a new edition to Hal’s book - The Miracle Evening.

💡 Highlights

(3:34) Surviving cancer

(7:18) What’s a miracle?

(10:48) Not just another productivity hack 

(13:16) The S.A.V.E.R.S. method

(27:08) Miracle Morning is addictive!

(31:12) Customise S.A.V.E.R.S to suit you

(35:51) How to do affirmations

(45:40) How to use visualisations

(51:34) Exercise, reading and scribing

(58:43) Miracle Evening

(1:06:56) Hal’s biggest piece of advice

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⚡️ How to sync your fitness to your cycle, ditch male-centric workout advice and THRIVE

💬 “Your menstrual cycle basically is a report card that you get every month from your body. It tells you what you're doing right and where you can improve.” ~Dr Stephanie Estima

➡︎ Women can’t just workout the same as men, yet they’re often given watered-down fitness and diet advice meant for guys, making weight loss impossible and throwing their hormones out of whack. 

➡︎ But women are not just “little men with these pesky hormones”! This conversion is a toolkit for creating your very own tailored health strategies, based on the unique phases of your hormonal cycle. And guys, if you care about the women in your life, this is one for you too.

➡︎ Dr Stephanie Estima, aka “The Geeky Goddess”, is an expert in female physiology, former women’s figure competitor, author of The Betty Body and host of the Better! podcast.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Stephanie discuss her personal fitness journey and how she regained control of her health after hitting rock bottom. They explain the different approaches women should be taking to fitness and nutrition during each of the phases of their menstrual cycle. And they discuss how to navigate perimenopause and menopause for extraordinary results as you age.

💡 Highlights

(3:07) Why men should care about this stuff

(7:05) Why your cycle is key to fitness goals

(10:17) Hitting health rock bottom

(16:32) Lessons from competitive bodybuilding

(25:16) Good v bad stress

(31:58) How cycle phases impact performance

(54:04) What doctors get wrong

(1:02:20) Stephanie’s #1 piece of advice

⚡️Inspired by today’s episode? Dive deeper this April at the Health Optimisation Summit in Austin, TX. Join the tribe for a weekend of ancestral health, paleo wisdom, and cutting-edge health optimisation. Get your tickets now at hosummit.com/austin

🔎 Visit: https://drstephanieestima.com/ 

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⚡️ Revealing the toxic health effects of breast implant illness - and how to recover!

💬 “If you knew your breast implants would suppress your libido or lead to thyroid changes, how many would do that?” ~Dr Rob Whitfield

➡︎ Breast implants are massively toxic and can lead to a buildup of severe symptoms, from fatigue to hair loss and even autoimmune diseases. Breast implant illness is a real and potentially debilitating health issue - so what’s going on?

➡︎ As one of the most common cosmetic surgeries in the US, it’s important for women (and the men who love them) to know the facts about breast implants - and to understand how to recover and detoxify.

➡︎ Luckily, Dr Rob Whitfield is a world-renowned plastic surgeon who’s removed more than 3000 breast implants, helping his patients to come back from breast implant illness.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Rob discuss the link between implants and inflammation, and why they can lead to such a cascade of negative health impacts. They explore the insane, up to 800% rise in autoimmune diseases in women with implants. They even touch on whether it’s ok to use the sauna when you’ve got implants. All of this served with a dose of optimism as Rob explains you can recover from breast implant illness and clear your symptoms.

💡 Highlights

(3:44) Rob’s career changing moment

(8:20) Breast implant illness

(12:29) Rise in autoimmune diseases

(20:49) Most concerning symptoms

(27:12) Do you always need implants removed?

(29:20) The fundamentals of health

(37:13) Can you sauna with implants?

(41:26) Mould and implants

(43:43) Worst (and best) case of breast implant illness

(45:01) Timeline for diagnosis

(48:04) Safer alternatives to breast implants

(52:36) How fast is recovery?

(53:51) How the SHARP programme works

(54:31) The work is not finished

⚡️Inspired by today’s episode? Dive deeper this April at the Health Optimisation Summit in Austin, TX. Join the tribe for a weekend of ancestral health, paleo wisdom, and cutting-edge health optimisation. Get your tickets now at hosummit.com/austin

🔎 Visit: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/

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⚡️ The science of grounding, how it improves all markers of health, and why it’s not “woo woo”

💬 “Grounding to me is the most important because I have seen miracle after miracle, after miracle, after miracle. I have seen tumours go into remission in days” ~Clint Ober

➡︎ The best, most effective intervention for your health is FREE. Grounding, also known as earthing, is Tim’s favourite biohack because it’s so powerful - yet most people aren’t doing it.

➡︎ Over 20 peer-reviewed research studies have shown the positive effects of grounding, and yet people often say “it’s not scientific” and “it doesn’t do anything”. 

➡︎ That’s why Tim’s introducing you to the man who first introduced grounding to the world Clint Ober. Clint has dedicated his life’s work to understanding the science of its health benefits - which include reduced inflammation and pain, improved sleep, better healing, less stress and improved blood flow.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Clint explore how we’ve become disconnected from the Earth and why that’s been wreaking havoc on our health. They explain how our bodies are electrical and why they need contact with the ground to stabilise. They discuss how to get started with grounding, how long you need to do it for, and what tech can assist you. And they explain why your pets need to be grounded too.

💡 Highlights

(1:31) Grounding: the #1 lifestyle intervention

(4:06) It’s not “woo woo”

(8:01) The science of grounding

(12:23) Major health benefits of grounding

(17:09) Your pets need to be grounded!

(19:21) How much grounding is enough?

(20:44) How to build grounding into your routine

(24:22) Indoor grounding products

(29:08) First glimpse of new grounding tech

⚡️Inspired by today’s episode? Dive deeper this April at the Health Optimisation Summit in Austin, TX. Join the tribe for a weekend of ancestral health, paleo wisdom, and cutting-edge health optimisation. Get your tickets now at hosummit.com/austin

🔎 Visit: https://www.earthing.com/ 

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⚡️Functional medicine will transform your health - how to change your gene expression & protect your immune system!

💬 “Our immune system is unbelievably intelligent and it has a mastery that we still are only starting to fully understand” ~Dr Jeffrey Bland

➡︎ Functional medicine started in the 1990s thanks to the incredible Dr Jeffrey Bland. Where modern medicine diagnoses problems and treats disease, functional medicine takes a proactive approach, focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create tailor-made solutions for lasting health.

➡︎ Dr Jeffrey Bland is known as the “Father of Functional Medicine” and founded The Institute for Functional Medicine with his wife in 1991. His work is championed by the likes of Mark Hyman, Terry Wahls, Kara Fitzgerald and David Perlmutter.

➡︎ Much of his work focuses on the immune system, which he believes is hugely misunderstood and plays a much bigger role in our overall health than we realise. And he says it doesn’t have to get worse as we age!

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Jeff explain how our whole body is connected and why modern medicine’s focus on individual symptoms is failing our health. How we CAN control our health despite our genes, by changing the way they express themselves. Why immune “boosting” doesn’t work and why we should be looking instead at “immuno-rejuvination”. And why we need to think more positively about our health if we’re going to fix it.

💡 Highlights

(1:58) How functional medicine began

(7:56) What is functional medicine?

(11:36) How modern medicine is failing you

(15:05) Power of the immune system

(24:47) Dr Bland’s most profound discovery

(29:45) Shocking truth of chronic illness

(33:10) How to get functional medicine mainstream

(35:27) Why immune “boosting” is a scam

(43:52) Future of functional medicine

(45:30) Dr Bland’s legacy

(47:55) Dr Bland’s heroes

⚡️Inspired by today’s episode? Dive deeper this April at the Health Optimisation Summit in Austin, TX. Join the tribe for a weekend of ancestral health, paleo wisdom, and cutting-edge health optimisation. Get your tickets now at hosummit.com/austin

🔎 Visit: https://jeffreybland.com/

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⚡️Revealing the truth about the covid-19 vaccine, statins and prescription drugs

💬 “The estimated third most common cause of death globally after heart disease and cancer is prescribed medications. What your doctor prescribes for you.” ~Dr Aseem Malhotra

➡︎ By 2030, 23.6 million people will die EVERY YEAR from heart disease. The food we’re eating is making us sick and the “cure” big pharma is selling is making us sicker. And worst of all - your doctors aren’t even trained to know what’s best for you.

➡︎ Dr Aseem Malhotra is one of the UK’s leading heart doctors and has made it his mission to reveal the dark secrets of nutrition policy, exercise and the healthcare system. He’s the author of three books including ‘A Statin-Free Life’, and is the man behind the campaign that saw Jamie Oliver and football icon Steven Gerrard fight to have better school meals offered across the UK.

➡︎ In his new documentary “First Do No Pharm”, Dr Malhotra exposes the biggest cover ups in modern medicine and says big pharma has “abandoned its moral compass in pursuit of profit”. He argues we live in a world of “too much medicine” and says drugs like statins are doing nothing to help curb rising rates of heart disease - and may be causing more harm than good.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Aseem reveal the damaging consequences of big pharma’s influence on healthcare, and how it funds 50% of medical education in the US. They get into the lasting impact of the covid-19 vaccine and how we were lied to about its benefits. They explain just how damaging statins, and prescription drugs in general, really are. And they explore why so many people are dying from heart disease and how you can avoid becoming another statistic.

💡 Highlights

(1:28) Why he changed his mind on the covid vaccine

(7:47) Long term impact of covid vaccine

(10:00) Prescription meds third biggest killer

(17:13) Heart health and the covid vaccine

(19:58) Deep corruption in healthcare

(26:25) How doctors are failing us

(33:15) Better relationships are key to health

(39:09) Why is heart disease killing so many people?

(46:51) Why statins don’t work

(50:06) Building a heart-healthy lifestyle

(52:14) How Dr Aseem deals with stress

(53:19) First Do No Pharm documentary

(53:36) Who can we trust?

🔎 Visit: https://draseemmalhotra.co.uk/

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Best Of The Health Optimisation Podcast 2024: The Top Health Hacks You Need In 2025

This episode is a ‘Best of 2024’ special, featuring the top health hacks from 9 incredible guests. These experts shared game-changing tips and actionable strategies that you can implement to level up your health in 2025.

In these powerful conversation highlights, we cover:

➡︎ Gut health: Foods to add to your weekly shop and the #1 cause of gut issues.

➡︎ Brain health: How ultra-processed foods affect the brain, and tips to stay mentally sharp.

➡︎ Superhuman biohacks: The Superhuman Protocol, methylation testing, and cutting-edge ways to extend life expectancy.

➡︎ Skin health: The problem with conventional products, eating for glowing skin, and quick wins for healthier skin.

➡︎ Environmental toxins: Forever chemicals, toxic household products, and replacements that protect your health.

➡︎ Oral health: Why your mouth might be the key to total wellness—and actionable tips you can start today!

If you enjoy the highlights, be sure to check out the full episodes, and help me spread the health by subscribing!

💡 Highlights

(02:28) All disease starts in the gut

(03:43) Impact of stress on gut health

(04:49) What to add to your weekly foodshop for gut health

(06:13) Current mental health crisis

(07:30) Impact of ultra-processed food on the brain

(08:01) Tips on being mentally strong

(08:32) #1 thing for brain health

(09:58) How to cut life expectancy in half

(11:14) Genetic methylation testing for nutrient deficiencies

(13:30) The Superhuman protocol and Gary’s favourite biohacks

(16:16) The problem with conventional skin products

(17:10) Practical food guide for optimising skin health

(19:48) What you can do now for healthier skin

(21:41) Environmental toxins contributing to disease

(23:16) Key foods and supplements for health - a simple guide

(25:12) Toxic household products and what to replace them with

(27:42) The S.A.V.E.R.S. method

(32:08) The #1 bedtime hack for a miracle evening

(33:04) Hal’s biggest piece of advice

(34:10) The dangers of perfume

(34:26) Is clothing really toxic?

(35:49) Forever chemicals - the worst offenders

(38:37) Ozempic and nature’s alternative

(40:18) Prescription medications as the third biggest killer

(41:19) Why is heart disease killing so many people?

(43:25) How to build a heart-healthy lifestyle

(44:02) How Dr. Aseem deals with stress

(44:39) One thing you can do now to improve your oral health

(45:21) How oral health is the gateway to overall wellness

(46:57) Is your mouth causing your health issues?

(48:51) Dr. Dome’s top actionable tips for optimising your oral health

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⚡️How YOU can copy the mindset and approach of elite athletes and nail the fundamentals of health

💬 “My mindset, what I needed to do in the gym, on the track, in the dojo - I saw that could benefit others. I was fortunate enough that the individuals such as Guy, Jason, David, Victoria - all those names, they do exactly that” ~Bobby Rich

➡︎ Bobby Rich is a trainer to the stars, working with the likes of David Beckham, Madonna, Jason Statham, Guy Ritchie and David Haye. And in this episode he reveals the mindset, training and supplements that keep them performing at their best.

➡︎ As a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and having competed in Judo for Team GB, Bobby knows a thing or two about what drives top performers, what they need to survive under immense pressure and the setbacks and health challenges that might get in their way.

➡︎ Bobby has also recently partnered with IM8, a new line of next level supplements, co-founded by David Beckham himself, and shares his excitement and experience using the stack. 

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Bobby dig into the importance of mindset and consistency in achieving your goals. They explain the fundamentals of health and what you can learn from a simpler approach to training. The explore shocking truth about nutrient deficiencies and how even top biohackers haven’t got it dialled in. And they reveal the ingredients in IM8 that have made it one of Tim’s go-to supplements 

💡 Highlights

(1:54) How Bobby started training top celebs

(7:36) A unique approach to mindset and sport performance

(9:57) The importance of a great personal trainer

(11:59) The secret of consistency

(17:06) Managing fatigue and stress

(20:03) Do YOU need to train like the stars?

(21:09) The 80/20 rule of fitness

(27:25) Sleep is THE best biohack

(30:59) The diets of celebrity athletes

(35:30) Tim’s new go-to supplement

(44:15) The truth about nutrient deficiencies

(50:10) What David Beckham thinks of IM8

🔎 Visit: https://www.instagram.com/mrbobbyrich/

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A massive thank you to IM8 for sponsoring this episode!

IM8 has made supplement optimisation simple with their single, absorbable formula that replaces a whole stack of individual supplements. I’ve been using it for 2 months now and have noticed increased energy, improved endurance, and better digestion. Packed with 92 key nutrients, including CoQ10, MSM, and amino acids, it’s the easiest way to get all your essential vitamins in one go. Head to https://im8health.com and use code TIMBIOHACKER for an exclusive discount on your first order! 💪

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⚡️Learn how to reverse signs of ageing by unlocking the secrets of mitochondrial health

💬 “ Most longevity scientists talk about these 12 hallmarks of ageing. Mitochondria is the centrepiece that can be a link to all of them” ~Anurag Singh

➡︎ If you’re looking for a way to reverse ageing, live free of disease and increase your lifespan - you need to dial in your mitochondrial health. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells - like batteries, they bring energy and life into our bodies.

➡︎ Anurag Singh is an expert in mitochondrial and cellular health. As Chief Medical Officer at Timeline, he’s constantly searching for ways to boost mitochondrial function through supplementation. The most promising compound he and his team have discovered is a postbiotic called Urolithin A.

➡︎ In this episode, Tim and Anurag discuss how mitochondrial function is one of the most important things of all for health and longevity, with an 80% link to some age related conditions. Feeling fatigued, or got brain fog? They also explain what your mitochondria are to blame here. They also tackle the lifestyle factors causing damage to your mitochondria. And they discuss the amazing properties of Urolithin A, which can extend lifespan by an incredible 40%.

💡 Highlights

(01:29) How mitochondria are linked to healthy ageing

(02:36) What causes mitochondrial dysfunction?

(04:44) What exactly is mitochondria?

(07:43) Link with Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity

(10:02) Early signs you’ve got damage mitochondria

(13:49) How to improve mitochondrial health

(18:19) How Urolithin A can help

(23:37) Autophagy and mitophagy

(26:02) Can you get Urolithin A from diet?

(28:10) The gut link with mitochondria

(32:42) Can you test your mitochondria?

(34:50) Inflammation and ageing

(39:29) Urolithin A impact on muscle endurance

(48:26) How weight lifting improves mitochondrial health

(51:22) The problem of air pollution

(53:51) Improving brain performance

(59:46) Exciting advancements in the field

🔎 Visit: https://www.timeline.com/ 

A huge shoutout to Timeline for sponsoring this episode!

As we age, our mitochondrial function declines, impacting everything from energy to recovery. That’s where Mitopure comes in - developed over 15 years with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, it’s the first clinically proven compound to rejuvenate your cellular energy. I’ve been using it for a few years now, and the difference in my energy levels and recovery time is incredible! Get 10% off your first order at timeline.com/TIMBIOHACKER.

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⚡️Why seed oils are destroying your health - and what to eat instead.

💬 “ Seed oils are the root cause of literally every chronic disease.” ~Cate Shanahan

➡︎ Seed oils are absolutely everywhere in our diets - whether it’s canola oil, soybean, sunflower of corn, this cheap and nasty stuff fills so much of the packaged food we pick up from the supermarket. But it’s no coincidence that the rise in seed oil consumption is coupled with a massive spike in chronic diseases worldwide.

➡︎ Dr Cate Shanahan is the author of one of the most impactful books in the health and longevity space, Dark Calories. Known as “The Mother of the No Seed Oil Movement”, she’s dedicated 20 years of her life to uncovering the true harms that seed oils have on our bodies - from causing chronic inflammation to promoting weight gain, skin issues and even cancer.

➡︎ In this episode, Cate and Tim discuss the real science behind seed oils, and how they promote oxidation and inflammation, wreaking havoc on our health. They deconstruct the big lie sold to us by mainstream media and health authorities that seed oils are “heart healthy”. They explain the shocking fact that a single serving of french fries cooked in seed oils is just as toxic as smoking 24 cigarettes. And they dig into Cate’s “Hateful 8” seed oils - what to avoid and what to eat instead. 

💡 Highlights

(2:06) What damage are seed oils doing to us?

(6:18) Why this isn’t mainstream

(12:29) The biggest pro oxidant out there

(24:38) Seed oils are as bad as cigarettes?

(34:02) Getting healthy after ditching seed oils

(36:28) Seed oils make sunburn worse?

(39:46) Get rid of seed oils to lose weight

(43:24) Avoid these “healthy” foods

(49:02) Eat this instead

(51:29) Cate’s 5 favourite supplements

🔎 Visit: https://drcate.com/ 

A huge thank you to GOOD PHATS for sponsoring this episode!

Seed oils are a MAJOR cause of inflammation and poor health, but GOOD PHATS has the solution. Their organic British grass-fed beef tallow and organic Spanish olive oil, packed with polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds, are perfect for high-heat cooking and support your body without the harmful effects of processed oils. I use them daily to support my metabolic health and they make my meals taste amazing! Check out their full range of products at https://goodphats.com/ and get 30% off your first order with code TIMBIOHACKER30.

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⚡️Easy ways to go paleo, live primal and add years to your life - without restriction

💬 “ The essence of the primal movement is, when in doubt, go back to the ancestral model and emulate that in the real world.” ~Mark Sisson

➡︎ The modern world and all its comforts are causing us pain and making us sick. Our bodies did not evolve to live like this - to sit for hours on end, or to chug down ultra-processed food every 3 hours. The solution? Go primal.

➡︎ Mark Sisson is widely known as the founding father of the ancestral health movement and the paleo diet. His focus is on getting us to eat and move like our ancestors, to extend the healthy years we have on this planet. He’s the author of The Primal Blueprint, The Keto Reset Diet and The Primal Connection. And his latest book is titled Born To Walk.

➡︎ In this episode, Mark and Tim discuss the core tenants of the Primal Blueprint, and how you can easily incorporate these into your life. They dismantle the misconceptions around the Paleo diet, explaining just how abundant your food choices can be. They discuss the many health benefits of going barefoot (or wearing barefoot shoes). And, with the Health Optimisation Summit in Austin coming up, they explore the importance of finding your “tribe” and sharing your journey with other, like-minded people.

💡 Highlights

(1:49) Why paleo is THE way to live

(5:03) What our ancestors did better

(13:59) Core tenants of the Primal Blueprint

(18:41) How to achieve metabolic flexibility

(31:17) What can you eat on the paleo diet?

(39:47) Is alcohol ok on paleo?

(46:16) Finding your purpose

(51:17) Benefits of going barefoot

(59:59) Finding your tribe

(1:05:08) A primal vacation

🔎 Visit: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/ 

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⚡️Feeling frustrated? Racing mind? Try this.

💬 “ If the whole world actually meditated, the world that we live in would be a kinder, better place.” ~Ariel Garten

➡︎ Meditation is a practise we all know we should be doing, but aren’t. Often it’s not for lack of trying - meditation can be hard, and in a world where we’re taught to be busy at all times, it can feel like a waste of time. But meditation is the key to unburdening yourself from stress, anxiety, trauma and self-doubt. Luckily, there’s a way to make it easier.

➡︎ Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist and co-founder of Muse, a healthtech startup that has created a brain-sensing EEG headband that is helping over half a million people around the world improve their meditation practises. By measuring your brainwaves while you meditate, Muse gives you real-time biofeedback on brain activity, heart rate, and body movements. Ariel and Muse have been featured in the likes of Forbes, Fortune, Men’s Health, Wired and more.

➡︎ In this episode, Ariel and Tim discuss what exactly is going on inside the brain while we meditate - and the science behind why it’s so effective at improving sleep and reducing stress. Ariel explores powerful moments where her meditation practice had a real impact on her life, helping her to unplug from addictions and stop sweating the small stuff. And she explores various meditation techniques and practices - and how you can incorporate them into your life.

💡 Highlights

(1:20) How Ariel’s passion for meditation began

(9:59) What’s going on inside the brain during meditation?

(11:59) Decreasing stress and cortisol

(18:59) How meditation improves attention and focus

(22:54) Your brain waves on meditation

(29:32) Unplugging from addiction

(38:21) Why you should measure your brain waves

(42:28) The impact of diet on your brain

(45:37) Can meditation help us deal with trauma?

(49:17) The different types of meditation

(53:17) How meditation influences pain

(55:06) You don’t need an “empty” mind

(51:15) How Muse is used by pro athletes

(57:41) Advancements in AI and neurotechnology

🔎 Visit: https://www.instagram.com/ariels_musings/

https://choosemuse.com/ 

A huge thank you to MUSE for sponsoring this episode!

Getting results from meditation can be slow - Your meditation app might tell you to focus, but it has no idea what's actually happening in your brain or with your neurotransmitters.Muse neurofeedback shortcuts this. By using advanced EEG sensors to track your brain activity, heart rate and movement in real-time, it’s actually tracking how your body and mind are responding to meditation. When your mind is calm, you hear soothing nature sounds. When it wanders, the sounds shift - it basically sees what's going on inside your brain in real time. For me, this has helped me create a calm, focused mediation practice in days rather than months. If you want to take your meditation practice to the next level and train your brain in real time visit https://choosemuse.com/TIMBIOHACKER for 15% off your Muse headband.

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⚡️Embrace natural lifestyle changes that create optimal vision and overall eye wellness.

💬 “Glasses don’t really correct anything; when you take them off, your vision is usually worse than it was before.” ~Claudia Muehlenweg

➡︎ Personal Journey: Claudia recounts her early experiences with glasses, bullying, and the moment she decided to seek natural vision improvement.

➡︎ Glasses vs. Natural Vision: Discussion on how traditional corrective lenses can mask underlying issues rather than address the root cause.

➡︎ Eye Mechanics: Explanation of saccadic eye movements, blinking habits, and the importance of natural eye movement for clarity.

➡︎ Lifestyle Hacks: Simple practices like blinking exercises, proper breathing techniques, and getting natural sunlight to boost eye health.

➡︎ Controversial Insights: Debate on the role of sunglasses, the impact of technology on our vision, and how modern habits may be contributing to a global rise in myopia.

➡︎ Mind-Body Connection: Exploration of how stress, diet, and even neck tension can influence our eyesight and overall brain health.

➡︎ In this episode, host Tim Gray sits down with Claudia Muehlenweg to explore the hidden truths behind our conventional reliance on glasses and contacts. Claudia shares her personal journey—from being teased as a child for wearing glasses to discovering the natural techniques that improved her vision. Together, they dive deep into the mechanics of eye movements, the importance of natural light, proper blinking, and lifestyle habits that support eye health. The conversation also touches on controversial topics like the effects of sunglasses and screen time on our eyes, linking eye health to overall wellness and even brain function. Listeners will come away with actionable tips and a fresh perspective on maintaining sharp, natural vision without solely relying on corrective lenses.

💡 Highlights

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Claudia’s Early Experiences & Journey

(5:00) The Problem with Conventional Eyewear

(8:00) Understanding Eye Mechanics

(12:00) Lifestyle & Behavioral Strategies

(17:00) Natural Light & Environmental Influences

(22:00) Diet, Nutrition & Eye Health

(28:00) Eye-Brain Connection & Cognitive Insights

(37:00) Future Trends in Vision Health

(43:00) Practices You Can Start Using Today

🔎 Visit: https://naturallyclearvision.com 

🔎 10 Habits for Healthy & Happy Eyes: https://discover.naturallyclearvision.com/10habits

A huge thank you to Hinnao Technology for sponsoring this episode!

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Hinnao is undoubtedly one of the best brands out there, offering unmatched bioavailability and pharmaceutical-grade active ingredients. Check them out at https://hinnao.com/ and use code TIMBIOHACKER for 15% off all their products.

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