81. Davinia Taylor: Biohacking Your Way Out of Addiction
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
Intro
Exploring the speaker's experience with alcoholism, emphasizing the role of nutrients in brain health and the impact of dopamine-seeking behavior on addiction. The chapter also delves into the benefits of biohacking for optimal brain function.
For years, Davinia Taylor was put on antidepressants, called bipolar, and struggled with alcoholism. The truth? She was just dopamine seeking and underfed. In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, host Gary Brecka sits down with Davinia Taylor, author and wellness advocate, to discuss her incredible 15-year journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a biohacking expert. Don’t miss this transformative story that could change how you view mental health and wellness!
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00:00 Intro of Show and Guest
04:22 Davinia Taylor as a Recovering Alcoholic (15 Years Sobriety)
06:20 Dopamine’s Role in Addiction and Recovery
07:35 WillPowders and their Ingredients
10:50 Davinia's Biohacking Journey
16:35 Global Addiction of Ultra-Processed Foods
22:09 Commercial Farming vs. Sustainable Organic Farming
26:19 From Counting Calories to Counting Chemicals
31:42 Davinia's Morning Routine
36:37 Concept of “Fat-Fasting”
44:09 Carnivorous Diet
46:24 Fallacy of Medications
49:58 D.U.T.C.H. Test
54:40 Dopamine Dysregulation
56:06 Dopamine in Autism Spectrum Disorders
01:05:38 Medical Advancements (through AI, Big Data)
01:08:53 Women’s Non-Responsiveness to Glucose (35+)
01:12:34 Final Question: “What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?”
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