Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

Mike Pullano is the CXO of ARX (adaptive resistance exercise), a piece of equipment using adaptive resistance training, and today we get into why this technology is so amazing, why it’s so efficient, why it’s safe, and more. ARX is a company that creates fitness equipment rooted in new technology that is changing the way that we work out at a cost effective and physically efficient way. We discuss the benefits of using this machine and taking advantage of concentric and eccentric movement versus going to the gym and missing out on these efficient exercises.About Mike 2:44What is this machine? 5:45Benefits of concentric and eccentric movement 13:45The ARX software 17:14Glycogen depletion 31:33What if you love going to the gym? 42:24Omni vs Alpha machines 44:15Is there anyone that should not be using ARX? 51:59“Even the biggest workout junkie who works out five times a week, eventually he’s like, ‘Ehh, I thought I loved working out five times a week, but what I really love doing is working out about once or twice a week and playing with my kids.’ Or spending that extra time reading, or doing whatever else you wanna do in the world and create the life you wanna create.” 41:17RESOURCES: ARXFit.comInstagram: ARXFitLinkedIn: MikePullanoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Just the Biohacker Babes on this episode talking about lab biomarkers everyone should be testing. This is not to scare anyone by any means, but this is mainly just for prevention. While you are healthy, these are just good things to know to prevent issues that may come down the road. Watch and measure these 8 markers in your own bodies to understand where your health is at.Marker 1: Fasting, Blood glucose, and HbA1c 6:17Marker 2: CRP, know your inflammation 11:32Marker 3: Cholesterol 14:22Marker 4: Vitamin D 19:32Marker 5: Cortisol 23:34Marker 6: Full thyroid panel 29:00Marker 7: Iron and ferritin 31:18Marker 8: Homocysteine and inflammation 35:25“So HGL, just the basics, this is known as just the more protective form of cholesterol. We want this to be a strong number. LDL is potentially dangerous, so we don’t want that to be too high. Triglycerides is a form of stored fat that circulates in the bloodstream that usually it’s from excess weight, calories, alcohol, lack of exercise, liver damage, could be genetics, and just overall inflation will raise triglycerides.” 15:35Resources: Levels CGMDUTCH: Cortisol *Contact us to orderDHA Lab: Vitamin D, Full ThyroidUlta Lab: Thyroid PanelInsideTracker - Save 25% with code RENEEPRO25Base - for HbA1c & Vitamin D - Save 20% with code RENEE20Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

James Barry's 16 + years in the culinary field started as a private chef and he recently launched his first functional food product, Pluck! It's an organ-based, all-purpose seasoning and is an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet. James discusses why we need to incorporate these nutrient-dense foods into our diet, how our ancestors ate and simple tips for optimizing our nutrition.1:20 Welcome to the show!3:12 Chef James Barry's Bio4:37 Welcome James!5:30 Discovering food trends7:22 Nutrient-dense organ meats8:09 Bioavailable nutrients11:16 His concern with self-diagnosing12:20 How Europeans "supplement"13:24 The history of organ meats16:13 Nutrition awareness causing more confusion18:36 "How can this diet serve my addictions?"19:47 Flavor = Nutrition21:29 His experience with the Carnivore Diet25:14 Why you need to eat the whole animal25:55 The nutrients in Pluck seasoning26:51 Why he includes 5 different organs28:35 His motivation behind Pluck29:54 A few tips for cooking with it30:49 Overcoming decision fatigue31:09 How much should we consume?33:06 USDA regulations35:00 Kids love it!36:54 Lauren's bison experience37:40 Nose to tail eating38:07 His experience with eating organ meat42:23 Experimenting with Pluck seasoning43:36 Importance of eating quality meat47:00 Vegetarian-fed chickens48:44 The problem with the chicken industry today51:23 Sourcing from New Zealand52:52 The truth about eating liver55:00 Changing your habits57:03 Why Pluck is an easy new habit58:05 What happens when we balance our nutrients1:01:14 Our society is too food-focused1:02:43 His final piece of advice1:08:24 Thank you for tuning in!RESOURCES:EatPluck.com - Use discount code BIOHACKERBABES10Instagram: Chef James BarryInstagram: Eat PluckSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Do you feel confused about fish? Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea joins us to discuss sustainable fishing and how we can support our health and the health of our planet with wild fish. As a 3rd generation fisherman continuing her family's business, supported by a Master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish, she shares unbelievable insight and information that we all need to know. By the end of this episode you'll feel like an expert on reading seafood labels and a professional chef in the kitchen!SHOW NOTES:1:03 Welcome to the show!2:55 Sena’s Bio3:37 Welcome Sena!4:23 Sena’s nutrition education & passion8:08 Renee discovering her passion9:35 How to read seafood labels11:49 Fish farming isn’t allowed in Alaska12:25 What does sustainable mean?13:41 “Why eat wild!”15:47 The fishing industry & ecosystem18:28 Concerns with water pollution20:00 Wild fish add value to our world21:24 Why farmed fish?24:58 Nutrient profiles of different fish25:22 *InsideTracker Promo*26:50 What impacts the Omega 3:6 ratio28:27 The color of wild vs farmed fish29:46 Eating vs supplementing with omega 3’s32:37 How to buy a fish oil supplement34:17 Tips for cooking your fish38:34  Why Sena calls it “fast food”39:42 Fresh vs frozen seafood40:52 Sena Sea’s freezing process42:59 High-quality fish and undercooking it43:53 Sena Sea subscription & cookbook45:27 *GIVEAWAY WINNER!*47:06 Recommendation for quantity per week49:13 Sustainable packaging50:10 “Fishy fish” 52:29 Is mercury a concern with fish?53:50 Sena’s one piece of advice54:25 More on mercury from Sena’s husband55:50 Thank you for tuning in! RESOURCES: www.SenaSea.comFacebookInstagram InsideTracker discount linkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we're talking about optimizing and personalizing our recovery days! We discuss which metrics to track and symptoms to watch out for to determine what your body can and can't handle each day. Since there is a bioindividual component to how hard we can push our bodies and how quickly we recover, we have to listen to our intuition and learn more about our recovery metrics! Stay tuned for some interesting studies, how men and women recover differently, HRV changes through the menstrual cycle, and our personal exercise/recovery schedules.SHOW NOTES: 1:04 Welcome to the show3:18 Tracking devices4:00 Your most powerful tool4:34 Recovery differences between men & women6:45 Confounding factors for HRV7:35 Changes in HRV through the menstrual cycle8:51 OURA Ring data for females11:35 Research & studies on women12:38 What if you don’t have an OURA Ring?13:40 Inconclusive research on HRV across genders15:01 Recap of the metrics we’re looking at17:32 OURA Ring COV** Research19:38 Our own experiences with data quantification19:59 High Recovery days22:35 STUDY: Male runners using infrared sauna24:37 RESEARCH: Saunas + CGMs26:34 Renee’s sauna plan on low recovery days27:47 Lauren’s high recovery day activities30:13 Exceptions to your data guidance31:29 How to navigate low recovery days34:12 *INSIDE TRACKER AD*35:22 Lauren’s low recovery activities37:30 Fasting hacks for recovery38:15 AmpCoil for restoration38:25 What NOT to do38:55 Renee’s low recovery day activities40:12 Lief HRV Biofeedback41:49 CGM glucose levels & stress43:11 A day of Disney walking44:20 Lucy nicotine gum45:54 What happens when you don’t listen48:12 Alternating strength vs cardio days49:13 Lauren’s Checklist items52:25 Renee’s Checklist items54:02 Renee’s workout for today55:49 Why you need to get early sleep56:48 Lauren’s workout for today58:08 A great way to recover sore muscles1:00:14 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: Whoop Band - free band + 1st month free with linkOURA RingOURA Ring CO*** StudyLevels CGMAmpCoilLief HRV BiofeedbackLucy NicotineSTUDY: Post-Exercise Sauna SessionArticle: Infrared Sauna & DiabetesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, nutritional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. She discusses the all-too-common brain-related issues and the unique ability of essential oils to enable people to shift into the parasympathetic healing state and begin the road to optimal brain and body healing. Her new book, "Essential Oils to Heal the Brain and Boost the Body: 5 Steps to Calm Anxiety, Sleep Better, Reduce Inflammation, and Regain Control of Health" shares with readers the 5 necessary steps to reduce stressors, energy drains, and return the brain to optimal function.SHOW NOTES: 1:21 Welcome to the show!2:47 Jodi’s Bio3:33 Welcome Jodi to the show4:22 Her journey to wellness5:56 Muscle testing for choosing remedies6:53 Supporting her adrenal glands9:49 Where supplements fall short10:50 Top 3 priorities for the body11:28 Why sleep is top of the list12:35 Skin & Olfactory nerves as a pathway to the brain13:36 Autonomic Nervous System 10115:43 Activating the vagus nerve with oils16:13 Surgical device to stimulate parasympathetic state19:21 Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt & Vagus Nerve Toxicity20:36 The power of clove for detoxification21:53 *GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT*23:19 Stagnant toxins & Oil Pulling24:30 Stressors beyond just the physical26:26 Sympathetic effect on the Immune system28:05 Amygdala function and danger response29:49 “Panic Attack Hack”31:13 Two oils to buy in your grocery store32:21 Multiple ways to use essential oils34:08 The things we can’t detoxify34:35 “Radical Remission” & curing cancer36:14 *INSIDE TRACKER*37:39 Pesticides in oils38:37 The role of the brain, glial cells & lymphatic system41:08 The Pineal gland & Melatonin43:52 Vibrant Blue: Circulation blend46:31 Parasympathetic blend47:44 Her new book: “Boost the Brain”49:10 Her one piece of advice for takeaway50:09 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: Vibrant Blue OilsIG: Vibrant Blue OilsIG: Jodi CohenBook: Boost the Brain Website: Boost the BrainInsideTracker - Save 25% with this link!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Brendan Vermeire takes a deep dive on the stigma around mental health and how mental illness is a comorbidity, his concern with functional and conventional medicine, as well as his personal journey of overcoming ADHD and depression. Brendan is a Functional Medicine Consultant, Mental and Metabolic Health Researcher, Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.SHOW NOTES: 1:21 Welcome to the show3:40 Brendan’s Bio5:06 Hello to Brendan!7:41 His wild story into Functional Health8:08 Navy Seal training9:36 Diagnosis with ADHD & Depression14:16 Functional Medicine industry15:15 Story about failing his Chemistry exam16:42 His battle with depression as a teen19:30 His OD 7-Yr Anniversary21:47 The stigma around mental health22:56 Renee’s story about medication23:52 The issue with destigmatization28:15 Mental illness as a comorbidity29:57 Explaining Yin-Yang30:48 Psychosomatic work + root cause work32:55 Renee’s “commorbidities”33:27 Where to begin with clients?34:05 Nicole LePera’s school of thought35:12 Discussing our conventional health model37:38 Everything is a spectrum38:52 20-year gap with clinical practice & research 40:11 Monoclonal-Antibody drugs for depression43:26 Pharmaceuticals in action46:47 Discussing homeostasis50:02 *INSIDE TRACKER AD*52:46 Microglial Cells 10157:00 Mapping out root causes59:00 Functional Fitness movement1:02:21 Stereotypical bloodwork experience1:03:28 Customizing & streamlining lab testing1:04:11 *ANNOUNCEMENTS!*1:06:06 The functional health obsession with stool testing1:10:15 What should the microbiome look like?1:15:40 Brendan’s basic roadmap for coaching1:18:43 Vagal toning vs just getting back to nature1:19:15 Emotional constipation!1:20:14 Advice from Renee’s cats & Lauren’s dog1:21:02 “Returning to Symbiosis” & Zach Bush1:23:48 His one piece of advice1:25:14 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: Metabolic SolutionsIG: Holistic SavageFacebook: Brendan VermeireInsideTracker - Get 25% off with this link!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Overwhelmed and confused about how to put together a workout plan? In this episode, we sift through all of the elements of a solid exercise routine and the considerations for personalizing a program for yourself. Tune in to learn our favorite biohacks, our greatest struggles, and our best advice for getting started.SHOW NOTES: 1:21 Welcome to the show!2:03 The goal for today3:20 Buckle up!4:15 Motivational factors5:15 “Getting in the flow”6:53 Putting your plan on paper9:24 Our top 3 questions10:00 Charles Poliquin10:43 What’s your GOAL?12:03 Tom Brady’s routine13:04 A bodybuilder’s labwork13:54 How much time do you want to commit?15:10 MED (Minimum Effective Dose)15:38 Pamela Gold16:35 How to condense your workouts17:06 Setting up a milestone17:52 How “milestones” can fail19:27 How often are you moving throughout the day?20:02 Calorie count moving all day vs one workout23:23 Potential downsides to light activity throughout the day?25:33 Lauren’s Golden Rule26:30 Primal Pattern training27:33 Using quantification for recovery28:19 Connecting exercise and nutrition rules29:21 Simple rules to follow29:33 *INSIDE TRACKER AD*30:43 Govt Guidelines for health32:17 Things to consider when making a plan33:52 Sleep Chronotypes36:10 Determining your Muscle Fiber preference42:49 The Heart Rate Training Zones41:43 Simplifying into 3 HR Zones43:52 Piecing together a general plan45:00 Creating balance with variety47:14 Benefits of Exercise Timing48:24 Morning exercise & EPOC50:18 Biohacks for exercise!56:05 No tech-required biohacks56:44 Detox with “SPP”57:31 Recap1:01:15 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:BB Exercise Plan TemplateSleep Chronotype QuizDNAFitBraverman TestARXOsteostrongCarol BikeX3 BarNEUBIEInsideTracker - Use this link for 25% off!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Base offers at-home lab testing with a smart app to provide science-backed recommendations for your supplements, diet, and daily habits. This company wants to empower everyone to improve their sleep, stress, diet, and more with insights into their body's data through blood and saliva testing. Lola Priego, the founder and CEO of Base, joins us to share her personal health journey, motivation behind starting Base, and why she feels a data-driven approach is needed to help those suffering with fatigue, brain fog and other health concerns.SHOW NOTES: 1:21 Welcome to the show!4:02 Lola’s Bio4:45 Welcome Lola to the show6:42 Her personal story10:08 Why we get stuck on our health journey12:08 Addressing the ‘conventional’ doctor visit13:31 How Base is different14:30 Human connection + Affordability + Personalization18:05 Can we blame the U.S. healthcare system?20:37 “Sicko” documentary21:27 Sleep & melatonin issues22:40 Overdosing melatonin24:30 The importance of educating25:54 Common health issues for Base users26:56 Categorizing different health issues27:26 Ad: The benefits of red light therapy!30:26 Base testing options33:35 Testing one marker vs all34:42 Making small changes36:09 You don’t have to be perfect!37:11 GIVEAWAY TIME!38:09 Getting fast results40:02 Using lifestyle interventions40:39 Natural melatonin production42:27 Renee’s “Cortisol Challenge”43:59 Common beliefs about cortisol46:27 The future of at-home lab testing50:16 Her one piece of advice51:41 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: Get-Base - Use discount code: BABESSicko DocumentaryLightpath LED - Use discount code: BIOHACKERBABESSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Hilda Labrada Gore, aka "Holistic Hilda", shares the ancient wisdom she has learned by traveling the world and visiting indigenous cultures. The work of Dr. Weston A. Price inspired her to learn more about ancestral health and the importance of a strong community and the practice of deep listening. Tune in to learn her tips on determining the best diet, her version of "catching cold", and the power of positive thoughts.SHOW NOTES:1:20 Welcome to the show!2:48 Hilda’s Bio4:40 Welcome Hilda!6:06 Her personal health journey8:24 Intro to Dr. Weston A. Price10:49 A story from Dr. Price’s book12:57 Indigenous cultures14:43 Determining the best diet15:06 “Dadirri” practice of deep listening16:52 Food processing & Intuitive Eating20:22 Stories from her trip to Kenya22:51 Renee’s experience in Italy23:55 Lauren’s blood sugar hypothesis25:55 Seasonal eating27:00 Today’s Sponsor: InsideTracker28:22 The Principles of the Weston Price diet31:35 “Plant-based” products33:23 Her adventure in Peru36:30 Sunshine & Shivers39:23 “Catching Cold” & immune function41:34 Congrats to our giveaway winner!42:41 Her spiritual biohacking44:56 Fertility & Pre-conception 47:17 The power of Bone Broth for detoxification48:18 What pregnant women in China eat49:06 Environmental toxins & EMFs51:40 The power of positive thoughts54:27 Her one piece of advice56:26 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Weston A. Price FoundationBook: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara KingsolverInsideTracker - Use discount code: BIOHACKERRENEEContact Us: BiohackerBabes@gmail.comKion - Save 15% with code: BioBabes15Four Sigmatic - Use discount code: BIOHACKERBABESConnect with Hilda:Instagram: @HolisticHildaTwitter: @HolisticHildaFacebook: Holistic HildaPARLER & Telegram: @HolisticHildaYouTubeWebsiteEmail: Hilda@HolisticHilda.comWise Traditions Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands