I am speaking with Christian Drapeau, inventor of a plant-based stem cell product for health and longevity, Stemregen. Christian is more than a scientist; he’s a stem cell expert and herbalist, pioneering plant-based stem cell enhancers. Yes, plants and stem cells together! His background from McGill University and work at Stemtech International make him a leading voice in stem cell science. His book, ‘Cracking the Stem Cell Code,’ reveals how our bodies use stem cells for repair, and his latest research shows how aquatic plants can boost stem cell production, like nature’s own fountain of youth. We’ll explore how Christian’s journey in ancient herbalism led to innovative discoveries in stem cell enhancement and clarify the difference between traditional procedures and products like STEMREGEN.

Today I am sitting down with my friend, Dave Asprey. Dave is the father of Biohacking and has been a friend and mentor for years. We discuss all things longevity and biohacking! About Dave: Dave Asprey is best known as the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the entire Biohacking movement. As a four-time New York Times bestselling author, CEO of Upgrade Labs, and host of a Webby award-winning, top 100 podcast, The Human Upgrade (formerly Bulletproof Radio), Dave is a maverick in the entrepreneurial health science and biotechnology space.As a true pioneer, Dave was the first person to ever sell a product online, and of course, it was related to coffee. He sold caffeine t-shirts out of his dorm room before the web browser was even invented which earned him a profile in Entrepreneur Magazine. Dave became an early internet technology journalist, cyber security expert, and co-founded a division of Exodus Communications, a company that seeded the internet we know today.At only 28 years old, Dave’s phenomenal career success left him battling cognitive fog, arthritis, pre-diabetes, put him at high risk for stroke, and with the biochemistry of a 60-year-old. His own premature aging launched him on a quest to reclaim his health and vitality, lose over 100 pounds, and not only reverse his biological age but increase his IQ by over 12 points! This work led him to create The Bulletproof Diet and to coin the health science term “biohacking,” a word once deemed “fringe” yet now resides in the Merriam Webster dictionary, along with Dave Aprey as part of the definition.Dave's relentless pursuit of human potential drove him to invest nearly $2 million in upgrading his biology and run the world's first and largest biohacking conference, earning him the title "Father of Biohacking." You’ve seen him featured in Men's Health, the Today Show, Wired, Good Morning America, the New York Times, Fast Company, and many other major publications. Forbes named his company one of the top 20 most innovative brands in the world, and he’s credited with creating three unique billion-dollar markets: MCT Oil, Collagen Protein, and Functional Coffee.Dave’s mission is to help people upgrade to a happier, more conscious state, one cell at a time.As the founder of 40 Years of Zen, Dave applies neuroscience to personal transformation. 40 Years of Zen is the world's most exclusive five-day intensive for upgrading the brain. Attracting Hollywood celebrities, C-suite executives, professional athletes, and other global elite, Dave’s programs are leading human evolution.Dave divides his time between Vancouver Island, BC, and Austin, Texas, enjoying time with his two children while sharing dad jokes that never fail to induce groans and eye-rolls!

Today Dr. Killen and I discuss hormone optimization and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women. She explains that HRT can start in perimenopause, around the age of 35-40, and involves replacing hormones like progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen to maintain optimal levels. She emphasizes the importance of personalized dosing and using bioidentical hormones rather than synthetic versions. Dr. Killen also highlights the benefits of HRT, including improved libido, motivation, skin health, fat burning, and muscle building. She recommends regular hormone testing and discusses the different types of hormone administration, such as creams and injections. Additionally, she addresses the issue of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the importance of early detection and treatment. In this conversation, Dr. Killen and Kayla Barnes discuss various topics related to women's health, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), longevity supplements, sexual health, and skin health. They also touch on the importance of vitamin D and sun exposure, as well as the potential benefits of cold plunging. 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:24 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 08:08 The Importance of Testosterone in Women 11:48 Finding a Doctor Knowledgeable in Hormones 13:41 Bioidentical Hormones vs. Synthetic Hormones 21:01 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 24:40 The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Women 25:36 Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 34:04 Exploring Longevity Supplements for Women 41:36 Improving Sexual Health in Women 44:24 The Importance of Vitamin D and Sun Exposure 45:20 Cold Plunging for Women's Health About Dr. Killen Dr. Amy Killen is a leading anti-aging and regenerative physician. After working as a board-certified emergency physician for more than seven years, Dr. Killen saw the effects of unchecked, chronic disease and on her patients and decided to transition into anti-aging and longevity medicine in hopes of offering her patients alternatives to the traditional aging paradigm. An international speaker, clinical practice owner, entrepreneur, author, and frequent media guest, Dr Killen has become an outspoken advocate for empowering people to look and feel their best by merging lifestyle modification, integrative medicine, body-identical hormones, nutritional supplements, energy modalities and stem cell therapies.In her clinical practice, Dr Killen and her colleague, Dr Harry Adelson, pioneered the Full Body Stem Cell Makeover, one of the most innovative regenerative procedures currently available. In her portion of the procedure, Dr Killen combines stem cell injections with light, sound and other energy-based therapies to give patients unparalleled synergistic regenerative effects for skin, hair and sexual systems. Dr. Killen is also the founder of the Human Optimization Project (www.HOPbox.life), a dynamic monthly subscription longevity supplement system and educational platform. She is a founding member of Nof1+ (Nof1plus.com), incentivizing data-driven self-experimentation by leveraging community AI insights. Dr. Killen co-founded Humanaut Health, a tech-enabled longevity clinic franchise. Save on Hopbox with code KAYLA.

Today I am speaking with my friend, Dr. Molly Maloof on female sexual health, the science backing of love and much more! If you are interested in joining my Female Longevity Optimization Group, learn more here! About Dr. Molly Maloof Dr. Molly Maloof has dedicated her medical practice to health optimization and personalized medicine since 2011 and has worked with high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives in Silicon Valley as well as Academy Award winners in Los Angeles. Since 2012, she has worked as an advisor or consultant to over 50 companies in the digital health, consumer health, and biotechnology industries. She published The Spark Factor, the first book on biohacking for women, with Harper Wave Books in January 2023. She taught a pioneering course on healthspan extension in the Wellness Department of the Medical School at Stanford University for three years before launching her own company, Adamo Bioscience. The vision of her company is to demonstrate that love is embodied medicine that enhances longevity and awakens a healthier, happier, and more resilient world where intimacy is the undisputed force for human flourishing. Dr. Maloof is on the frontier of personalized medicine, digital health technologies, biofeedback-assisted lifestyle interventions, psychedelic medicine, sexual wellness, and science-backed wellness products and services.   Vist Molly's Website HERE Molly's IG Timestamps 00:00Introduction and Background of Dr. Molly Maloof0 7:05 The Lack of Education and Resources for Women's Sexual Health 14:06 The Importance of Love and Relationships in Health Optimization 29:02 The Interplay Between Hormones and Women's Sexual Desire 31:29 Preventing Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement Therapy 34:48 Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle 38:39 Fertility and Planning for Parenthood 42:59 Challenges of Maintaining a Healthy Diet in a Toxic Environment 49:41 Optimal Diet for Women: Personalized Approaches

Today I am speaking with Dr. Jin-Xiong She about all thing NAD+, we discuss what it is, how to measure your NAD+ levels, what impact your NAD+ levels have on your health and longevity, how to optimize your NAD+ levels and so much more! Use code KAYLA to save on all NAD+ optimization products ! About Dr. Dr. Jin-Xiong She Dr. Jin-Xiong She received his college education in China and PhD degree in France.  After a short postdoctoral training at the University of Florida (UF), he was quickly promoted to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full and Endowed Professor.  He served as Division Chief of Experimental Pathology and Director of Research of the UF’s world-class Diabetes Center.  Dr. She was recruited in 2002 to be the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Genomic Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia.  He was the founding Director of the Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Professor of the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Health Technologies as well as the director of two core research facilities for Augusta University (Genomics, Proteomics & Mass Spectrometry). In his long academic career, he has authored over 400-peer reviewed papers with an H-Index of 76 and over 19,000 citations, secured over $100 million in research grants, has been invited to speak globally.  He mentored a large number of doctoral students, post-docs and faculty members. Dr. She is one of the 20 “Georgia Top Medical Researchers”.  He served as President of the Chinese Geneticists in America and President of the American Diabetes Association’s council on Immunology, transplantation and Immunogenetics among other honors.  Dr. She is a serial entrepreneur and has founded or co-founded multiple companies in the US and China. He is the founder and CEO of Jinfiniti Precision Medicine, a company dedicated to optimizing healthspan through biomarker testing and precision nutraceuticals. More information can be found on Jin-Xiong She’ LinkedIn Profile and Jin-Xiong She’s Google Scholar Profile. Boying DunPhD, co-Founder & Chief Innovation OfficerBob ThordarsonChief Technology OfficerMichael HeckPhD, CLIA Clinical Laboratory Director

Today I sit down with my good friend Dr. Casey Means. We are discussing all things metabolic health, the state of health care, and GOOD ENERGY! About Good Energy: What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s dementia, cancer and many other health conditions that torture and shorten our lives actually have the same root cause? The truth is, they do. And our ability to prevent and reverse these conditions - and feel incredible NOW - is under our control and simpler than we think. The key is our metabolic function: the way we make energy in our cells and bodies. The ability to make good energy in our bodies is the most important and least understood factor in our overall health, and the biggest blindspot in healthcare. About Dr. Casey: Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. Her book on metabolic health, Good Energy, comes out in May 2024 with Penguin Random House. She received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick. She has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Women’s Health, and more. Order Good Energy  Try LEVELS and save with my link! (Get 2 months free!) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:07 Realization of the Limitations of Western Medicine 06:30 The Flaws in Medical Education 14:42 The Current Healthcare System and the Need for Change 24:58 Standard Ranges vs Optimal Ranges for Lab Results 37:29 Understanding Metabolic Lab Tests 39:13 The Link Between Metabolic Health and Mental Health 43:23 The Importance of Metabolic Health for Brain Function 51:23 Toxins and Their Impact on Metabolic Health 56:59 The Connection Between Toxins and Fertility

Today I am speaking with one of the co-founders of TruDiagnostics, Hannah Went. We discuss what biological age is, and how to slow it. I love chatting with Hannah, because TruDiagnostics has the largest database of biological and pace of aging tests and they really know what moves the needle. Save 12% on a biological age test or pace of aging test with my code "Kayla"

Today I am speaking with Dr. Greg Kelly about cellular senescence or zombie cells. Cellular senescence is a hallmark of aging. Today we discuss ways we may be able to combat cellular senescence. Dr. Gregory Kelly is a naturopathic physician (N.D.). He is the lead product formulator at Neurohacker Collective and the author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published numerous articles on various aspects of natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of special interest and expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, and the chronobiology of performance and health.

I have been sleeping on an Essentia organic mattress for years. It is the most comfortable, zero-toxin mattress I have ever slept on. Not only is it non-toxic, but this is a sleep performance mattress. Learn more about the toxins in a standard mattress and why your mattress is so impactful on your sleep. SAVE $200 on an Essentia Mattress HERE! Use code KAYLA to save. “My journey began after experiencing a family member’s battle with cancer, after being made aware of the toxins in everyday items we struggled to find a mattress that offered pressure relief and posture support without introducing toxins to the bedroom. I realized at that point how important this was not only for someone battling disease, but also healthy people.That’s when Essentia was born, 18 years later and we’re more than just the world’s healthiest mattresses. Essentia has revolutionized sleep and how it impacts your environment. The frenzy of the bed-in-a-box has reached absurd heights today, yet nothing has changed as far as health and wellness of the products being offered. This is where Essentia stands alone, providing products made with natural and organic components and unparalleled quality without compromise.People everywhere have realized the importance of healthy, natural choices during the 16 hours they’re awake. With sleep as the foundation of wellness, we’re determined to fill that same need for the eight hours they’re asleep.”  Jack Dell’Accio - Essentia Founder & CEO

Today I am having a super exciting conversation with Dr. Adeel Khan on gene and cell therapy including stem cells, follistatin, peptides and more. I am planning to visit Dr. Khan and experience these therapies for myself in the next few months and will be posting my experience and results. About Dr. Khan Dr. Adeel Khan, is a leading figure in the field of gene and cell therapies. Dr. Adeel Khan, who holds an M.D. and is a Canadian Board Certified Physician, specializes in regenerative and cellular medicine.  He is also a recognized authority as a key opinion leader for The American College of Regenerative Medicine, the foremost advocate for best practices in North America. Notably, he co-founded Xalt, a fitness-technology company, and played a pivotal role in the development of their proprietary technologies. Additionally, he serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for Science & Humans, a virtual hormonal health company.  Dr. Khan’s expertise extends globally, as he has treated world champion athletes, members of Royal Families, and celebrities in both Dubai and North America. Follow Dr. Kahn on Instagram Visit His Website Learn More + Sign Up for his Longevity event in Austin, TX!