Naturally Nourished Episode 235: The ENERGY Formula with Guest Shawn Wells
Does your energy need an overhaul? Are you looking to gain focus, be more productive and live longer? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Shawn Wells, fellow dietitian and leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization about his new book, the ENERGY Formula. Learn about his 6 foundational pillars to cultivate a more caring, compassionate, connected, unified and purpose-filled life.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into Shawn’s new book and his acronym, ENERGY which stands for experiment, nutrition, exercise, routine, growth and your tribe. Learn about Shawn’s experiments in bio-individuality and what biohacks he has found most useful, the importance of a solid daily routine and how he applies the Japanese concept of Ikigai or finding “a reason for being”. Plus hear his take on nutrition pitfalls, keto ingredients to avoid and the top up and coming supplements from his perspective as a master formulator and ingredientologist!
Also in this episode:
- Next 12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program kicks off May 5th!
- Shawn’s Story and how The ENERGY Formula was born
- Biohacking and N=1 Experiments
- The Importance of Routine
- Allostatic Load and Your Stress Bucket
- Shawn’s Take on Exercise
- Ikigai - Reason for Being
- Recommended Reading from Shawn:
- Keto Pitfalls and What to Avoid
- Favorite Compounds
- Berberine
- CoQ10
- Quercetin
- Where to find Shawn
- The Energy Formula Book:
More about Shawn Wells:
Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization.
He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on innovative health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. He has also personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor.
As a world-renowned thought-leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs and regularly on morning television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical research-backed solutions.
Sponsors for this episode:
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