INFORMAZIONI SU QUESTO EPISODIO
On today’s episode, we sit down in person at the stunning Higher Order space in West Palm Beach with founders Ryan and Brittany Brown to explore how a life-changing diagnosis, a shared love of holistic health, and a deep belief in community gave birth to a new kind of social wellness club. We dive into Ryan’s journey putting type 1 diabetes into remission through lifestyle and functional interventions, Brittany’s holistic upbringing and “woo woo” roots, and how they’ve woven movement, recovery, ritual, and connection into a space that feels more like a sanctuary than a gym. From zero-proof elixirs at the Alchemy Bar to contrast therapy, mindful movement, and curated community events, this conversation is a heartfelt, grounded look at what it really means to live at a “higher order” in today’s stressed-out world—and why slowing down, doing less, and healing together might be the most powerful biohack of all.
You've gotta see this beautiful place in person! Book a tour ASAP! https://higherorder.com/the-experience
Location: 424 Park Place, Suite 104 - West Palm Beach, FL
Key Takeaways:
1. Illness as Initiation – Ryan’s type 1 diabetes journey became the gateway to deeper self-knowledge, functional and ancestral tools, and ultimately the birth of Higher Order.
2. Beyond Labs to “Higher Order” Health – They honor functional medicine and go wider: focusing on the universal building blocks of health that every human needs.
3. A True Social Wellness Club – Higher Order is positioned as a third space (home is first, work is second) centered on wellness, not alcohol, where people come to connect, reset, and elevate.
4. Four Pillars, One Ecosystem – Alchemy (zero-proof bar), Healing (longevity clinic), Sanctuary (movement + contrast therapy), and Community (events, workshops) are designed to work together.
5. How Membership Works – Annual and month-to-month memberships (single or couple) include unlimited classes and amenities, member discounts, guest passes, and four wellness consults/year with their healing team.
6. Day Passes = Member for a Day – Day pass guests can take multiple classes, use sauna/steam/cold plunge, enjoy the Alchemy Bar, and even book IVs—just without member discounts.
7. Zero-Proof, Fully Functional – The Alchemy Bar offers organic, non-toxic, functional drinks aligned to chakra energy—so you can have a sophisticated night out and still feel amazing the next morning.
8. Nervous System Before Everything – Their ethos is to “do less”: if you’re stuck in fight-or-flight, you can’t heal—so every detail, from cup design to class structure, is meant to drop you into parasympathetic.
9. Curated, High-Frequency Community – Membership is by application; with ~60 members now and a cap around 250–300, they’re prioritizing people who use and contribute to the space.
10. Scaling Wellness with Integrity – The vision includes more locations, hotel partnerships, retreats, and The Frequency newsletter—a weekly dose of elixirs, asanas, remedies, and astrologically aligned intentions.
Resources & Links:
Higher Order Website – Learn more, apply for membership, or book a class/treatment:
https://higherorder.com
Instagram – Get a feel for the space, events, and Alchemy Bar creations: @higherorderhealth
Schedule of Classes and Events https://higherorder.com/schedule
Got questions? Contact:
hello@higherorder.com (561) 268-0668
