Biohacking for High Performance: Sleep, Hormones & Energy
High Performance Health
Unlocking Relaxation: The Benefits of L-Theanine
This chapter explores the calming effects of L-theanine, a supplement known for its ability to enhance relaxation and improve sleep quality. The discussion highlights its benefits for managing caffeine effects and its relevance for high performers, particularly women in perimenopause.
Angela presents a special appearance she made on The Brian Keane Podcast, in which she discussed ways in which we can biohack our way to better sleep, increased energy levels, and a better sense of general wellbeing.
Angela talks about the effects of cortisol on our ability to face the day ahead of us, as well as the perfect supplement to enhance longevity, and how best to optimise our circadian rhythm.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The SHIFT Framework: Angela explains her SHIFT framework, focusing on Sleep, Hormones, Insights, Fuel, and Training, offering actionable tips for achieving high-performance health.
- Circadian Rhythm & Sleep Optimization: Strategies like light exposure, red light therapy, and supplements like L-theanine to align circadian rhythms and improve sleep quality.
- Insights & Data Tracking for Better Health: The importance of tracking cortisol, melatonin, and other biomarkers alongside wearable devices and journaling.
- Mindset Shifts for Simplified Success: Simplifying goals and focusing on quality output to achieve a 10x mindset for business and personal growth.
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS
- 0:06 - Importance of cortisol rhythms for energy and stress regulation
- 1:40 - Overview of the SHIFT framework for high performance
- 2:15 - Common challenges faced by high performers
- 4:01 - Benefits of L-theanine for relaxation, sleep, and focus
- 7:36 - Nootropics and supplements for better brain health
- 10:05 - Testing cortisol patterns for stress and performance optimization
- 12:41 - Strategies for optimizing circadian rhythm and light exposure
- 16:35 - Practical biohacks: infrared saunas, red light therapy, and breathwork
- 28:30 - Dopamine detoxes and managing digital habits
- 33:33 - Cognitive recovery through mindful breaks and task segmentation
- 37:59 - Rereading and going deeper for sustained learning and growth
- 45:21 - Simplifying goals and adopting a 10x mindset
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ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.
Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.
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