The Mindvalley Podcast

The Female Biohacker's Guide to Living to 150 | Ep76

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Mar 31, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Kayla Barnes, a top biohacker and longevity expert, reveals her secrets to staying youthful, boasting a biological age ten years younger than her real age. She shares powerful biohacks for women, covering everything from optimizing sleep and nutrition to monitoring hormonal cycles. Kayla discusses the impact of environmental toxins and innovative therapies like hyperbaric treatment. Discover how friendships boost longevity and why a proper sleep environment matters for health—all aimed at helping you live longer and better!
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INSIGHT

Women's Sleep Needs

  • Women require more sleep (11-60 minutes extra) than men due to slower detoxification and hormonal fluctuations.
  • Prioritize 8 hours of sleep for women, unlike the 7 hours generally recommended for men.
ADVICE

Nutrition and the Menstrual Cycle

  • Align nutrition with your menstrual cycle: consume iron-rich foods during menstruation.
  • Moderate carb intake, focusing on smart carbs, in the luteal phase due to lower insulin sensitivity.
ADVICE

Longevity Basics for Women

  • Prioritize sleep, aiming for eight hours nightly.
  • Eliminate processed foods and walk 10,000 steps daily.
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