ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if everything you're doing to improve your health is actually making it more complicated?You're tracking your sleep, buying supplements, following health experts and trying the latest wellness trends. But are you actually getting healthier, or just getting better at measuring everything?Biohacker and author, Camilla Thompson, joins Raise the Bar to challenge the idea that better health requires more money, more technology or a perfectly optimised routine.After years of unexplained illness and a difficult recovery from mould exposure, Camilla became determined to understand what her body needed. But her journey also taught her something unexpected: knowing when to stop optimising can be just as important as knowing where to start.Camilla explains:Why getting the basics right should come before expensive biohacking trends How to use health testing and wearables without becoming obsessed with the numbersWhy the same diet, supplements or health routine won't work for everyoneWhich free and paid biohacks Camilla actually usesHow exercise, sleep and everyday habits can support brain health and healthy ageingWhy doing everything perfectly isn't necessarily the healthiest approachFrom genetics and supplements to sleep, brain health and longevity, this conversation will change how you think about taking control of your health.In This Episode You Will Learn:00:00 Intro01:00 What Is Biohacking and How Do You Start?03:13 The Foundations of Better Health: Sleep, Diet and Exercise 07:46 Camilla Thompson's Chronic Illness and Recovery Story 15:27 Biohacking for Longevity: Healthspan vs Lifespan 17:23 Do You Really Need Supplements? Why Testing Comes First 21:04 Are Health Trackers and Wearables Helping or Hurting? 31:20 Can Your Lifestyle Change Your Genetic Risk? 41:59 Can You Get Everything You Need From Food? 57:23 How to Protect Your Brain Health as You Age 01:06:06 How Exercise and Sleep Support Brain Health 01:20:47 How to Build a Better Sleep Routine 01:26:22 The Best Free and Paid Biohacks to Try 01:36:21 How to Avoid Biohacking Overwhelm*Resources:*Follow Camilla Thompson:Instagram: @biohackmecoach - https://www.instagram.com/biohackmecoach/ Website: https://www.biohackme.com.au/*Raise the Bar Podcast:*Experience OneCoach: https://one.coach/Visit One Playground: https://oneplayground.com.au/Follow Raise the Bar: https://www.instagram.com/raisethebarpodcast/Follow Ariel: https://www.instagram.com/arielcomeau_/Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattduncancoach/
