Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

We're talking all about root causes today! And yes, there are typically multiple root causes underlying any health condition. We breakdown the differences between functional and conventional medicine, why the "band-aid" approach doesn't work long-term, questions to ask your Doctor, and our top lab tests to uncover your hidden stressors.SHOW NOTES: 0:52 Welcome to the show!2:28 Why we’re talking about root causes4:03 The iceberg analogy 6:43 What is root cause?7:48 The Leaky Gut example9:26 Typical “band-aids” in conventional medicine11:06 Renee’s story about drug side-effects13:14 Looking for hidden stressors14:40 Questions to ask before starting a medication15:31 The difference between traditional & functional medicine17:52 Test, don’t guess!19:18 Basic blood work 21:47 *Dry Farm Wines*23:20 DUTCH Panel26:08 Gut testing29:48 Research on fecal transplants for obesity31:50 Organic Acid Test34:34 Micronutrient testing37:06 Importance of minerals39:15 Recap41:02 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Iceberg AnalogyDry Farm Wines  - first bottle for a penny!Podcast w/ Todd WhiteDUTCH TestPodcast w/ Dr. Carrie JonesGI-Map PanelPendulum Probiotic for Glucose ControlOrganic Acids (OAT) TestMicronutrient Spectracell LabsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Amy Killen is a leading anti-aging and regenerative physician, specializing in “Skin and Sex”. After working as a board-certified emergency physician for more than seven years, Dr. Killen saw the effects of unchecked, chronic disease 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, bio-identical hormones, energy modalities and stem cell therapies.In this episode, Dr. Amy discusses the major causes of aging and provides a breakdown for using PRP, Stem Cells and Exosomes with Regenerative Medicine for skin and sexual health optimization. She also shares her top biohacks we can do at home to take care of our skin, improve our sex lives, and increase our longevity.SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show!3:10 Dr. Amy Killen’s Bio4:54 Welcome Dr. Amy!6:04 What causes aging?7:53 Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine10:25 PRP, Stem Cells & Exosomes12:55 Pros & Cons of exosomes15:05 Top tips for skincare at home17:45 Why retinol has a bad reputation19:16 Importance of a healthy diet for your skin19:56 Nitric oxide and blood flow20:53 *LightPath LED 24:10 How do we know if a treatment is working?26:08 Benefits of Dermarolling29:12 Additional regenerative treatments for skin31:13 Why is sexual health linked to longevity?34:17 Link between sex and pain reduction37:30 At-home support for sexual health39:52 Her concern with PPIs41:33 *SelfDecode 43:07 Gadgets women can use at home46:12 Common complaints amongst women46:58 Top at-home gadgets for men 51:28 Lioness vibrator52:40 How can we discuss this with our partners?54:33 Options for in-office treatment with Dr. Amy57:05 Her favorite treatments!58:40 Her final piece of advice 1:00:02 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:Dr. Amy Killen's Contact Info:Website: https://biorestoration.com/Website: https://www.docereclinics.com/Instagram: @dramybkillenYoutube: Amy Killen MDLightPath LED - Save 5% with code BIOHACKERBABESSelfDecode - Save 10% with code BIOHACKERBABESGainswaveV-FitLionessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). He is the cofounder of HOMe-SF, the first HOMe clinic in the United states and also acts as the Chief Operating Officer of HOMe–USA, a nonprofit that is creating an online HOMe education course for doctors and healthcare practitioners. Dr. Scott is also COO of Smarter Not Harder, the for profit arm of HOMe/HOPe. SNH is the company behind Troscriptions, a line of buccal troches that aims to address the bottlenecks many face along the path to optimal health.We had Dr. Scott on the podcast last summer to discuss Troscriptions' limitless nootropic, Blue Cannatine, along with the powerful benefits of supplementing with Methylene Blue. This week he's back to share the latest news with their new product, TroCalm. This novel formula contains Kava, CBG, CBD and GABA, in a buccal troche for optimal delivery. Whether you're looking to stay calm and focused during the day, relieve some anxiety, or boost your deep sleep, stay tuned for this exciting launch! SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show!3:18 Dr. Scott Sherr’s Bio4:51 Welcome Dr. Scott!6:51 What is a buccal troche?9:52 The cannabis edible industry11:33 Why it’s difficult to make troches14:34 Troscriptions & Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe)15:59 “Smarter Not Harder” brand16:50 Blue Cannatine for optimizing brain health17:04 Debunking myths about nicotine18:21 The benefits of Methylene Blue20:55 Just Blue formula21:44 Lauren’s use of Just Blue23:27 Combining light therapy + Methylene Blue25:33 Lauren’s elevated respiratory rate26:44 Oxygenation in the body32:25 Staying healthy in New York City34:05 The concern around being “too clean”36:19 Supporting the rise in anxiety38:26 NEW PRODUCT: TroCalm39:33 A key ingredient… Kava40:42 How to dose TroCalm42:36 Sourcing high-quality Kava43:08 Lauren’s experience in Hawaii45:47 CBG (Cannabigerol)47:25 CBD (Cannabidiol)48:38 GABA neurotransmitter49:20 What people are reporting with TroCalm52:02 No psychoactive components52:35 Checking your genetics for cannabis53:23 Balancing THC with CBD55:21 Building up tolerance to ingredients56:40 Feedback loops in the body57:16 Cycling off your supplements1:01:22 NEW “Bluetropics”1:02:37 Mitochondria, Oxygen, ATP & Energy1:06:18 Hormetic stressors for improving health1:09:16 Advice from Scott’s Dad1:10:22 His final piece of advice1:11:23 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Troscriptions - Save 10% with code BIOHACKERBABESYouTube: Electron Transport ChainEndoDNASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Wade Lightheart is an author, athlete, Nutritionist and expert on fixing digestion! A 3-time Canadian National All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe competitor, and host of The Awesome Health podcast, Wade is one of the world's premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods.He's been in the health industry for over 25 years, coached thousands of clients, and is sought out by athletes and high-performance oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels. Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and is the Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company.Wade shares the truth behind the epidemic of digestive issues in the United States and simple at-home tests we can all do to help personalize our gut healing plan. He also dives into dietary tribalism and how we can have to figure out what works for each individual. This all supports, as he calls it, the "AWESOME health system!"SHOW NOTES:0:52 Welcome to the show!3:34 Wade Lightheart’s Bio4:38 Welcome, Wade!5:37 The epidemic of digestive issues6:45 What’s gone wrong with our food supply11:19 Our symbiotic relationship with bacteria12:30 Dietary tribalism & Food allergies14:40 His experience in bodybuilding16:08 Why he developed BiOptimizers17:30 Do we need to take digestive enzymes?20:12 The tradeoff with cooking our food22:00 STUDY: Dietary enzymes24:07 Should we be able to eat anything?30:43 A healthy argument about dietary choices31:56 Why he thinks biohacking has emerged33:37 The goal to become “Bulletproof”34:48 What Darwin really said about ‘Adaptation’37:05 The power of journaling & intuition40:26 Renee’s experience with journaling42:34 Wade’s mission statement44:22 Protein bioavailability & amino acids49:34 How to get more out of your diet52:08 How many enzymes should we take?53:20 At-home digestive tests56:30 Magnesium deficiencies1:03:10 Wade’s final piece of advice1:05:42 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:IG: @BiOptimizersFB: BiOptimizersYouTube: BiOptimizersBiOptimizers.com – Save 10% with code: BiohackerBabes10Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we're answering your questions! And some rapid fire questions to each other! We cover how you can eat healthy on a plant-based diet, what you need to know for reading food labels, and our favorite alcohol-free drink options. Also, stay tuned to hear Lauren's wish for a new biohacking device, Renee's favorite supplement right now and our top 5 favorite foods.SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show1:33 What’s in this episode!2:12 Q#1: How to eat healthy on a plant-based diet3:37 Knowing your why4:13 Resources for Regenerative Agriculture4:55 Rule #18:05 "Plant-based" products & Fake meats9:00 Article about Beyond Burger11:03 Fake food & Sustainability12:30 Lauren's experience at Bareburger14:02 Rule #215:09 Prioritizing protein15:43 Dr. Casey Means as inspiration16:59 Approved meal-deliveries17:23 Carb Cycling throughout the day & cycle18:48 Testing your blood glucose with fruit20:04 Dirty Dozen list20:49 Importance of regular bloodwork 21:25 Plant foods & heavy metals23:13 Q#2: How do we read food labels?23:37 Rule #124:28 Rule #225:35 "GRAS" label27:47 Stats about packaged foods29:19 Snacks on planes30:51 *Thrive Market*33:29 The Food Babe Resources34:19 Key takeaways for reading labels34:50 EWG Skin Deep Database36:27 Q#3: ThreeSpirit Drinks38:20 Seedlip Spirits40:28 Our questions for each other 40:54 Lauren’s wish for a new biohacking device42:10 Renee’s favorite supplement right now43:23 The upcoming Biohacking Conference45:10 Infrared Sauna & Data quantification46:20 Lauren's personal experience in 202149:12 Renee overcoming her fear of water50:50 Our Top 5 Foods52:30 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: Sacred Cow Book Sacred Cow DocumentaryBB Podcast - Sustainable Fishing For a Healthier PlanetIG: Dr. Casey MeansDaily Harvest - Code: BIOHACKERBABES for $25 offArticle: How To Do A Carb RefeedDirty Dozen Shopper's GuideTusol Wellness Smoothies - Save 20% with code BIOHACKERBABESTruvani Protein PowderEWG.orgThrive Market - Save 30% on your first order!FoodBabe.comEWG Skin Deep DatabaseThreeSpirit DrinksSeedlip Non-Alcoholic SpiritsQuicksilver Scientific's Immune Charge+Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD, is an award-winning author/speaker and the founder of BrainTap®, the leader in technology-enhanced meditation. Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment to improve clarity, sleep & energy, and remains at the forefront of scientific research.He founded BrainTap with the goal of making this technology accessible to everyone and unlike meditation apps, BrainTap's neuro-algorithm produces brainwave entrainment to ensure maximum neuroplasticity -- the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, resulting in a flexible and resilient brain. It uses binaural beats, guided visualization, holographic music, and pulsed light for a perfect symmetry of sound and music for the ultimate in brainwave training and relaxation, providing your mind and body with all the benefits of meditation without the disciplined effort.SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show!2:04 Intro to the Brain Tap5:02 Dr. Patrick Porter’s Bio6:01 Meet Dr. Porter!7:41 Why should we care about brain health?9:40 How do we reset our nervous system?14:41 How can we make biohacking easy?17:40 The frequencies of the brain in nature19:45 Becoming who you’re supposed to be20:30 The problem with early education23:38 Preparing the brain for meditation26:02 Why humans need physical connection29:30 Light & sound meditation on the brain31:08 Your eyes are your brain!32:33 Owning our failures & our default mode34:57 Light therapy & yoga at 3:30am38:42 Food is not energy39:43 Using frequency, sound & light to heal the body43:07 You can’t just treat the body49:31 Drug trials: Brain Tap & neurotransmitters50:27 Experienced brain wave states on Brain Tap55:18 Where the average brain resonates 58:43 The Tom Brady secret59:33 The medical community is ignoring this1:01:03 Quantum entanglement1:01:55 His final piece of advice1:03:45 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Braintap.comDrPatrickPorter.comIG: BrainTapIG: Dr. PorterFree 14-Day TrialSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Robbie Bent is a leader in the mental health space, with the goal of making mental health more accessible. He's building Inward Breathwork, the world's leading breathwork mobile app and a network of healthy social spaces with sauna and ice bath classes. He's striving to make cold thermogenesis, breathwork and sauna sessions a social activity and the new "cool" thing to do on a Friday night. Join us for this incredible conversation about his journey back to health, the power of plant medicine and how we can make lasting changes to our healthy habits. SHOW NOTES:0:52 Welcome to the show2:36 Robbie Bent’s bio3:14 Welcome Robbie!3:57 His WHY for healing8:05 Seeking external validation8:42 Becoming sober & finding plant medicine10:14 How can we make lasting changes?13:40 What are psychedelics doing to our brain?15:26 Shadow & Trauma work17:53 His experience with Microdosing20:02 What he sees happen after health retreats22:06 How to make change accessible to all23:02 Releasing emotions with breath work & sauna26:01 His new community healing space28:12 Extending biohacking to the average person29:33 *Kion Ad*30:52 A better solution for socializing31:20 Overstimulation & Dopamine Fasting33:51 Transformational Retreats36:02 Discovering his own healthy routine39:11 His nighttime routine for optimal sleep40:55 Getaway cabins on Shark Tank42:01 Living in a stimulated-state43:34 Will biohacking exist years from now?45:40 Combining music with breath work46:01 Inward Breathwork app50:51 His final piece of advice52:27 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Kion *Code: BIOBABES15Inward BreathworkIG: RobbieIG: Inward BreathworkArkana RetreatsGetawayApollo NeuroBook: BreathBook: Oxygen AdvantageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are blessed to share this powerful conversation with Rev. Laura Young and Rev. Cathy Whelehan with you. These incredible women are the co-founders of BeLovedNow, a growing community of women supporting each other in embodied practice, compassionate communication and spiritual growth. BeLovedNow offers a 12 week online program of healing and empowerment, a BeLoved Graduate Immersion Year, in-person workshops, and annual Retreats in Costa Rica.All of the BeLovedNow offerings are grounded in embodied practice of the 12 Guiding Spiritual Principles. BLN practices include meditation, journalling, compassionate communication techniques, breath work, co-listening, and ritual/ceremony for trauma recovery and transformation. These Be-ing practices are emotional fluidity tools to live in alignment with core soul values for a passionately engaged life. Their work together is a rich coalescence of decades of education, training and lived experience, guiding hundreds of people home to their hearts and their own blessed knowing. SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show!5:28 About Laura & Cathy6:59 Welcome them to the show!7:56 Co-creating as women9:12 Cathy’s background14:31 Renee’s experience with Lyme patients15:56 How does a lack of spirituality affect our health?17:12 Laura’s story about grief19:25 The “container” analogy21:36 Laura’s background23:32 “Deepening into growth”26:07 Compassionate Communication29:11 Needs vs Core Values32:33 What does spirituality mean?36:24 The 12-week BeLovedNow Program38:29 How to recalibrate when feeling lost40:40 What made the pandemic so difficult41:22 Cathy’s driving story42:58 BeLovedNow practices44:55 Supporting yourself to support others48:49 Examples of Feelings & Needs50:22 Masculine vs Feminine energy57:48 Making a vow to yourself59:08 Who is this program for?1:01:28 Details about the 12-weeks!1:03:44 Where to find them!1:05:47 Final piece of advice1:06:14 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: BeLovedNow ProgramDiscovery Call RegistrationFacebook: @BeLovedNowInstagram: @BeLovedNow_TribeStrip Down Rise Up (on Netflix)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

You've learned about cold exposure, so let's bring on the heat! This week we're discussing the multitude of benefits that come with heat exposure and sweating. You will about the powerhouse of hormetic heat stress, called heat shock proteins, and the many ways that heat can optimize your health, metabolic function and longevity. We discuss the differences between traditional and infrared saunas, and ways to get exposure if you can't get to a sauna!SHOW NOTES: 0:42 Welcome to the show!3:00 Our natural healing capability3:50 Why do we need heat exposure?4:48 The Burger King sauna56:27 The benefit of “heat shock proteins”9:15 HSP-70 for longevity9:51 STUDY: reduction in all-cause mortality10:36 How does it detoxify us?12:33 Niacin/Sauna Protocol14:32 Benefits on Athletic Performance17:20 Cardiovascular health19:48 STUDY: hs-CRP with consistent sauna use23:13 *Three Spirit Ad*22:15 The importance of consistency24:05 Cognitive Function & Neurogenesis26:28 Does is help with weight loss?27:00 STUDY: calories burned in a session28:05 Glucose & Insulin Regulation30:02 Neurotransmitter rebalancing32:27 Ways to get heat exposure34:53 Near-infrared light in nature38:57 What if you don’t have access to a sauna?41:29 Key takeaways for heat exposure45:20 Contraindications for heat46:07 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: Rhonda Patrick - ResourcesHigherDOSE blanketShower filterDIY Sauna at-homeFICS NYC Infrared Sauna (NYC) Code: BIOHACKERBABESThree Spirit DrinksSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Amie Hornaman, a.k.a. The Thyroid-Fixer, is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back using her transformational program: The COMPLETE Thyroid Fix Method.After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Amie set out to help others who she knew were experiencing the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster. She grabs your hand, gives you answers about your health that no one has told you and gives you the actual tools and treatment to fix you. That's the transformational journey. With a focus on optimizing thyroid function and thus optimizing her patients, Dr. Amie looks at each person as a unique individual and not JUST a lab value. She examines all factors that tie into thyroid dysfunction and thyroid symptoms and treats the person from top to bottom to give them their lives back. SHOW NOTES: 0:52 Welcome to the show!3:16 Dr. Amie Hornaman’s Bio4:22 Welcome Dr. Amie!5:12 How she discovered her thyroid issues9:44 Thyroid lab markers to test14:56 Thyroid antibodies & Autoimmune conditions17:26 How her doctors missed her hypothyroid diagnosis18:58 Testing the sex hormones19:48 Fasting insulin & insulin resistance20:23 Checking mineral status21:42 The importance of gut health23:49 Liver health & enzymes25:37 Thyroid medications30:37 *Defender Shield ad*33:00 Why removing gluten isn’t a fad!34:19 Sleep hygiene tips35:34 Molecular mimicry with gluten37:13 The role of the adrenals & cortisol41:00 Determining the underlying cause43:50 Insurance may not find you the answers45:10 Red light therapy for thyroid45:45 Heat & Cold stress for metabolism47:23 Her advice on fasting50:15 Testing temperature, heart rate & blood pressure52:48 Her final piece of advice57:05 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubePodcast: The Thyroid FixerDefender Shield - Save 10% with code biohackerbabes10Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands