Welcome to the second episode of The Synthesis of Wellness podcast! Today, I am interviewing the Biohacker Babes (@biohacker_babes on Instagram and thebiohackerbabes.com). Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz are the ultimate biohacking sisters, and they share so much amazing information in this episode!
Topics:
- How Lauren and Renee got started with biohacking
- The power of self-quantifying biotech
- Why “disrupting the pattern” is the definition of biohacking
- Lauren and Renee’s top 3 biohacks
- Why a CGM is one of the most important biohacking devices
- Blood sugar dysregulation being at the root of many diseases
- Blood sugar spikes can be due to lifestyle factors too
- Mitigating spikes with protein, fat, and fiber
- Why an HRV device is the “CGM of Stress”
- Breathwork for supporting your HRV and autonomic nervous system
- The different HRV devices you can get your hands on
- Why intuition is a powerful biohack that shouldn’t be ignored
- The importance of sleep and sunshine
- Food should be fine-tuned to you: it is bio-individual
- Some of Lauren and Renee’s dietary preferences
- “Carb refeeds” in the evening might support sleep
- Lauren and Renee’s morning and evening routines
- Non-negotiables in Lauren and Renee’s days
- Advice to be happier and healthier