Bio Alchemy: The Daily Biohacking Podcast

Honey doesn't seem like it would be considered a tool in a biohacker's toolkit, especially if you're following any kind of paleo or ketogenic diet. Let's face it, we all need less sugar in our diet, and telling you to eat honey isn't exactly helping you to achieve this with any kind of ease. However, in today's episode of the podcast, I'm going to share with you an extremely simple biohack to increase your sleep quality, and assist you in getting more restorative sleep, and wake up being more refreshed, relaxed, and rejuvenated. In today's episode, I talk about how you can hack your liver glycogen stores to keep your brain functioning optimally while you're asleep, why this is important, what happens if you don't have enough liver glycogen to keep your brain happy during the evening, the kinds of results you can see by implementing this simple biohacking secret in your evening routine, the kind of honey you should seek out, and the scientifically-backed difference in using raw honey when compared to other hon

Maneesh Sethi is the founder and CEO of Pavlok (https://pavlok.com/), an incredibly interesting behavioural modification tool that's been used by thousands to quit bad habits like smoking, biting fingernails, over-eating, getting out of bed late, and so much more. Based on the theory of Pavlovian Conditioning put forward by Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov, it works on the principle that some of our deeply conditioned behaviours can be quite easily changed with a mild shock, or tap to the wrist, where the Pavlok device is worn. For biohackers, changing our behaviour is a big deal, and something that most high-performers want to implement more in our lives, to override old programming, negative habits, and everything in between. And like a dog being trained to know when it's dinner time by the ringing of a bell as Ivan Pavlov demonstrated, it's extremely easy to modify some of these behaviours in a very sort timeframe, by having a device like the Pavlok remind us when we're slipping into old modes of condition

High antioxidant foods are important to everyone, regardless of whether you're a biohacker, or just someone who wants to take better care of their body and eliminate free radical damage as best as possible. And although many of us have been suckered by food marketing to buy certain things like goji berries, blueberries, and everything in between due to their supposedly high antioxidant content, the fact is that these foods are nowhere near as powerful in fighting free radicals as we've been lead to believe. Food marketing aside, in this episode I'm cutting through the crap and teaching you about some of the worlds highest antioxidant superfoods, which in one way or another come in the form of herbs and spices — yes, those dried, ground, powdered flavour enhancers in your cupboard that you hesitantly sprinkle on your food to make them taste a little better, are sometimes hundreds of times more powerful when it comes to antioxidant content than berries or other so-called superfoods. I'll take you through how we

Dr Sanni Raju is the chairman and CEO of Natreon Inc. (https://natreoninc.com/), a company dedicated to bringing powerful medicinal compounds to the world, most of them hailing from the ancient Ayurvedic tradition from India. One such compound is shilajit, a phenomenal fulvic mineral compound that I've been using to biohack my joint health, bone health, collagen production, and testosterone for around 15 years, so I can personally attest to just how incredible this stuff is. Although not yet incredibly well-known to the average health enthusiast, shilajit is gaining steam in the biohacking and natural medicine world, not just due to its thousands of years of use on the Indian subcontinent and beyond, but because of the growing body of research that backs its efficacy as an adaptogen, bio-booster, and healing tool, that shows it is responsible for considerable positive increases in many biomarkers. And as you'll hear in this episode, there are many reasons I've been taking shilajit for so long, and I consider

Dr Thomas Cowan is a leading expert on the link between vaccinations and autoimmune disease, and the author of the book Vaccines, Autoimmunity, And The Changing Nature Of Childhood Illness (https://amzn.to/2OkZKdD), and the founder of Fourfold Healing (https://fourfoldhealing.com/), a medical practice that has been built on the principle of allowing our body to heal naturally, using the powerful holistic tools that our bodies have inbuilt into them. This episode is likely to be a divisive one to some, as I know most people who care about their health seem to have a fairly concrete view on whether vaccines are either all-good or all-bad, due to what they've heard online or in the media. My view is not so partisan, as the research I've delved into on vaccines seems to show their benefit to society, as well as some negative effects on our own natural immune system, as well as a detriment to autoimmune disease, which is what Dr Cowan and I discuss in this episode. An extremely important episode for biohackers and

Celebrities may have more recognisable faces and swelling bank balances (also maybe egos), but they definitely don't have all the answers. However, the Hoffman Process is currently receiving an increase in popularity with names like Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Sienna Miller, and many more touting the incredible benefits this life-changing week-long transformative therapy it can offer in terms of clearing away a lifetime of trauma. As a biohacker, I believe most of what holds us back starts in the mind, and the Hoffman Process was created decades ago as a way to help humans overcome base programming that's been with us from childhood, that may be causing us a lifetime of pain, anguish, and holding us back from our true potential. In today's episode, I chat to Volker Krohn, psychotherapist and the director of the Australian arm of the Hoffman Institute (https://www.hoffmanprocess.com.au/), whose mission it is to use this method of facing one's historical baggage, and using that confrontation to change your life

Can gratitude make you a happier human being? According to religious texts, and maybe even something your parents may have told you as a kid, the answer is yes. However, as biohackers, many of us need more than spiritual dogma to confirm whether this is actually the case, and thankfully, it's science to the rescue yet again. But the science aside, being grateful is something that's talked about in just about every religious manual in history, from Christianity, to Buddhism, in Islam, and everywhere else in between. It's something that many humans innately know to be something of importance, or a practice which brings more abundance into one's life.However, with study that's gone on in this field, we now know that gratitude can not only benefit your mood, wellbeing, and happiness, but can actually rewire your brain in terms of changing the very nature of how you see the world. Some of the studies that reflect this can be found below, which are some of the resources I mention in this episode. I've personally ob

This episode is not like the others, and is something of a public service announcement (PSA). But in saying that, I need your help. To celebrate the Bio Alchemy podcast hitting the one month mark, I'm asking all of you for feedback, advice, criticism, and what you want to see more of in future. I want nothing more than to make this podcast even more epic, and in this episode you can help me do just that. Apart from that, I want to thank all of you for making the podcast so incredible so far, and for helping it succeed beyond anything I expected in the first month alone. We hit over 25,000 downloads in the first month, and I'm expecting month two to be more than 50,000 downloads alone, which puts the Bio Alchemy biohacking podcast in a special category of podcasts that don't achieve these kinds of numbers early on. And for that, I can't thank all of you enough, as it's all of you who have helped me succeed, hit goals I set myself, as well as help me share this information with the world. From the bottom of my

Let's face it: sex is great. But what if it could become better via biohacking? Today I'm chatting to Kiana Reeves of Foria (https://foriapleasure.com/), which is a company that produces and distributes incredible sexual health and wellness products made using the cannabinoids THC and CBD, which I can personally vouch that are unbelievably epic in upgrading your sex life, especially for the ladies out there. And if you've never considered that you can biohack your sex life, this is definitely an episode for you to tune in to. Cannabis has been used for centuries — possibly even millennia — as a natural compound to assist with a ton of the human race's ills, and there's also some evidence that it's been used as a sexual aid in this respect as well. And from personal experience as I discuss in this episode, something I've also used in my own life to make sex better, though not necessarily using a CBD or THC product like Foria until more recently in my life's journey. Kiana and I chat about some of the uses of F

A legend in the world of superfoods, Darin Olien is known by the moniker "The Superfood Hunter" due to his extensive, phenomenal, and world-changing work in the world of superfoods, and powerful plant compounds. One of the interviews I've been most excited about since starting my journey talking about biohacking on this podcast, Darin's interview is essential for anyone wanting to learn more about superfoods, and cut through the crap when it comes to what is and isn't legit in this extremely hyped up world of healing plants and nutrient-rich foods. The author of Superlife (https://amzn.to/2F2qA6c), Darin is no stranger to knowing all about what makes the human body tick, and how to effectively change your dietary environment to perform at a level you never thought possible. But it's not all about technological devices and space-age biohacks for Darin, he's all about taking things back to nature, and giving out bodies what they need to survive in a way that mimics our ancestral health. We talk about superfoods

You asked for it, and here it is: by popular demand, I’m bringing to you my biohacking nightly routine, that more often than not I try to observe when I’m home and not on the road, or somewhere abroad. Since posting my morning routine episode around a month ago (way back in episode number 2), I’ve had a ton of feedback from people wanting to know what I tend to do at night, and this episode is a response to that in order to give the people what they want. I discuss everything from my nightly supplementation routine, to how to minimise blue light exposure, the best ways to wind your brain down, and so much more. Be sure to check out all the resources and links to what I mention in this episode below, as well as to hit me up on Instagram to let me know if you have any special tip, tricks, or tactics you use to biohack your own nightly routine.

YouTube star, biomechanics expert, biohacker, fitness nut, and all-round awesome dude Blake Bowman is today's guest on the Bio Alchemy podcast, and is a special one to tune into if you're human. And that is because Blake is going to be sharing some intimate secrets from the world of movement and posture, teaching all of us some simple and extremely effective tips and tactics to move better, take care of our body's supporting frame, and so much more. Blake is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to many aspects of self-improvement, from fitness, to diet, to mental and physical wellness, though it's the field of movement and biomechanics where his wisdom really shines. If you're the kind of person who has ever injured yourself pushing your body to the limit, or simply done yourself some damage from poor exercise or movement practices, chances are Blake is the guy who will put you right. I tend to find that a lot of the so-called "influencers" or personalities in the biohacking or self-improvement world don't ten

People are always interested in my morning routine as a biohacker, and is something I also try to tease out of my guests in terms of what makes them perform better each day. And for me, one essential part of my routine is a very specific herbal-based cocktail or drink containing a ton of products I use to give my body and mind a boost, and ensure it's off to the most optimal start each morning. In this episode, I go into detail on my not-so-nice-tasting biohacking morning cocktail, the ingredients I put into it, what makes them so effective, as well as why you may consider doing something yourself every morning for a biohacker's boost to start your day. Below you'll also find the products I specifically use in it, and trusted sources/brands you may consider purchasing if any (or all) of these products make sense to you to integrate into your own morning smoothie full of biohacking goodness. And be sure to let me know on Instagram (http://instagram.com/leonthealchemist) if you have your own variation of a morn

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, so is something you may not consider would be extremely effective as a biohacking tool for health, wellness, and longevity. However, as you’ll learn in this episode, hydrogen is being studied as an extremely powerful therapy that can be used to aid in many areas of our lives. in today’s interview, I’m talking to Jeff Taraday, one of the co-owners of Trusii, who are the world’s leader in molecular hydrogen. And although molecular hydrogen therapy is relatively new in the grand scheme of things when it comes to health and biohacking, that doesn’t in any way shadow the power of this heavily-studied element. Personally, I’ve used molecular hydrogen for years as my go-to aid in helping me stay alert, and healthy when I travel, as well as my number one tool for beating jetlag during the six months or so a year I’m on the road. Jeff and I discuss this in today’s episode, as well as many more reasons you should be getting more hydrogen in your life. If you’re int

Quantified Bob (Bob Troia) is a legend in the biohacking industry, and someone who is known as the king of self-experimentation, data gathering, and biohacking the human body in the way that very few people can claim. More than anything, Bob is known for self-quantification, which is the process of cataloguing information about certain biomarkers, and using that information to improve his mind and body. In this interview, we discuss some of the most surprising things Bob has uncovered in his journey as a biohacker, some of the most profound things he’s discovered when it comes to controlling his biology, extremely powerful hacks for sleep, uncovering the truth about grounding (or earthing as it’s sometimes known), simple biohacks almost anyone can do, modalities of treatment or healing that didn't work for him, advice for new biohackers, and so much more. I thoroughly recommend searching for more information about Bob, as well as following his adventures in the world of self-quantification, which you can do v

Bluetooth: it's something that's extremely prevalent in the modern age, and is a super-common method of wireless data transfer that you likely use on a day-to-day basis in some form. And like almost all wireless transmission, Bluetooth emits radiation — albeit in very small amounts — but radiation nonetheless. And as I've become more and more wary of any kind of radiation or electromagnetic frequency exposure of late, it's something I thought I'd tackle in one of my solo biohacking episodes of the Bio Alchemy podcast. I touch on a couple of studies (linked below) that show what kind of an effect Bluetooth may be having on organic biology and cellular health, as well as some minor solutions you can implement in your daily life if you want to minimise as much as possible how much EMF exposure you're getting via Bluetooth. As I discuss in this episode, there's not a lot that's definitive in humans (yet), though the fact we know communications like Bluetooth have damaging effects on smaller organisms, leads me to

You may be the kind of person who thinks your digestive health is fine. You may think all is well when it comes to the way your body processes food. And you may not have ever had much of a problem in your life in this area until now. However, this episode may change your mind as to how you think about your food, digestion, and your diet in general. My guest today is Wade Lightheart, Canada's three-time natural bodybuilding champion, and one of the world's foremost experts of enzymes, digestion, and the energy-production part of the human process, that most of us take for granted. And as in my opinion that food is the second most important part of a biohacker's routine to get a handle on after sleep, this is likely an episode you'll be wanting to get into your mind. Wade will go over some details about his story, how he bought himself back from the brink of a digestive health disaster, as well as founding the company BiOptimizers (http://bioptimizers.com/), with their products being an important topic of this

Let's face it; cold showers suck. And although I've already discussed my morning cold thermogenesis practice in episode #002 in a small amount of detail, so many of you weren't sure why this biohacking practice was so important, so I thought it necessary to dedicate one of my solo episodes to it. As far as biohacks go, this one is definitely effective, albeit one that you won't like doing, especially when you start the practice. Taking cold showers in the AM is something that's been gaining a ton of popularity in the worldwide community to biohackers, with the legendary Dutch cold therapy practitioner Win Hof being credited by many as bringing this tool into the general awareness of the public. And in this episode, I go into some more of the detail of why you should be taking cold showers in the morning, the mental and immunological benefits that they can have to your biology, how they can help you to become a more strong-minded human being, as well as the most important parts of your body you should be direc

The second on my special two-part interview with adventurer, author, speaker, athlete and all-round motivational figure Kyle Maynard (http://kyle-maynard.com), who for the first time opens up about his use of psychedelics, the impact they've had so far on his life, as well as how he sees these compounds being of benefit to the human race. If you haven't yet listened to the first part of this interview that was published on the first of March 2019, I recommend you go and do that first, especially if you haven't yet been introduced to Kyle and what he's all about. It's available wherever you've discovered this podcast, and is episode #10 posted directly before this one, so it's easy to track down. In it, I introduce Kyle, some of his achievements, and we discuss his Kilimanjaro adventure, biohacking, mental processes, fave books, and so much more. Whether you call them entheogens, plant medicine, or the more commonly-known psychedelics, these compounds are still a controversial topic for some, though are becomi