#958 We’ve Been Doing It Wrong! – The Shocking Truth About Female Biohacking & Metabolism with Miesha Tate

Mar 3, 2025

Miesha Tate, UFC World Champion and wellness advocate, shares her inspiring journey from fighter to holistic health enthusiast. She discusses the unique biohacking strategies women need, emphasizing the importance of understanding hormonal cycles and their impact on training and recovery. Miesha delves into the interplay of science and intuition in health optimization, mindfulness's role in personal success, and how to listen to your body for better health. Her insights on personalized metabolic plans and recovery tools will empower women to reclaim their health.

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INSIGHT

Science and Intuition

Connect scientific data with your intuition for optimal health.
Don't solely rely on blood tests; they don't always reveal the full picture.

ANECDOTE

Dairy Sensitivity

Miesha Tate's son had skin and digestive issues.
Eliminating dairy from her diet resolved them, highlighting the importance of intuition.

ADVICE

Journaling for Health

Journal to track food intake and correlate it with any symptoms.
This helps identify triggers and patterns for better self-awareness.

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In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Miesha Tate, a UFC World Champion, biohacker, and wellness advocate, to explore the intersection of science and intuition in health and performance. Miesha shares her journey from elite fighter to holistic wellness enthusiast, revealing the biohacking strategies, recovery tools, and mindset shifts that have transformed her health.

💡 Topics Covered:

✅ How science and intuition work together for health optimization

✅ Why women need to biohack differently than men

✅ The four phases of the female cycle & how to train smarter

✅ How stress, metabolism, and hormones are interconnected

✅ The dangers of ignoring symptoms and how to listen to your body

✅ Miesha’s personal health challenges, including hypothyroidism & postpartum recovery

✅ Why mindfulness & connection are key to peak performance

✅ The best biohacking tools & recovery strategies Miesha swears by

✅ How to create a personalized metabolic plan for long-term success

📌 Resources & Products Mentioned:

Biohacking & Recovery Tools

Oura Ring – Track sleep, recovery & HRV - https://ouraring.com/discount/6e9615cebf?utm_medium=iac_raf
WHOOP Band – Measure strain, sleep & recovery - https://amzn.to/3ZgGVyv
Garmin Watch – Advanced fitness tracking https://amzn.to/4kogTC0
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – Enhances recovery & brain function https://www.nbhyperbarics.com/
Red Light Therapy – Supports healing & reduces inflammation - http://www.boncharge.com/ketokamp
Cold Plunges & Infrared Sauna – For stress adaptation & metabolic health - https://get.sunlighten.com/ketokamp

Metabolic & Hormonal Health

Berberine (Dihydroberberine) – Natural blood sugar & insulin regulator
Magnesium Glycinate – Supports stress, sleep & muscle recovery
Vitamin D3 + K2 – Critical for immunity, hormones & bone health
Methylated B Vitamins – Support energy & neurotransmitter function
Progesterone Cream – Supports hormone balance & stress resilience
Adaptogens (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Holy Basil) – Enhance stress resilience

Mindset & Mental Performance

Mindful Journaling – Track symptoms & biohacking progress
Breathwork Techniques – Reduce stress & enhance focus
Methylene Blue – Supports mitochondrial energy & cognition
Alpha-GPC – Nootropic for focus & brain health

📢 Connect with Miesha Tate:

Website: MieshaTate.com
Podcast: Built for Growth Podcast 🎙️
Instagram: @MieshaTate
Newsletter: Sign up for Miesha’s personal insights

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