417: The Energy Formula and Biohacking From Home With Shawn Wells

You all really enjoyed Shawn Wells the first time he was on, and I’m glad to say he’s back again! Shawn has written a fascinating new book, The Energy Formula, and it’s safe to say we all want more of that!

Just to tell you a little about Shawn, he is one of the world’s leading nutritional biochemists and has personally formulated over 500 supplements and cosmeceuticals, as well as patents on 10 novel ingredients. He is also formerly a chief clinical dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience.

Today we cover some very specific advice on ways you can have more energy, and how this equation is a little bit different for each individual person.

Episode Highlights With Shawn Wells

• The biggest factors for having more energy
• A subtle but important shift in mindset that makes a big difference in health
• What we can actually learn from data and studies (and what the limitations are)
• How to increase compliance and actually stick to changes
• Some simple labs to track to see if something is working for you (HA1c, CRP, oxidized LDL), glucose, HRV, etc
• How to figure out the healthiest diet for you personally
• What sirtuins are and why these matter (for aging)
• Some easy exercise hacks to make it more efficient
• A reason to stop doing cardio
• The power of “I am” statements for creating change
• How a growth mindset helps us improve in every area
• Ways to increase resilience and use hormesis to our advantage
• How stoicism relates to health
• And more!

Resources We Mention

• Shawn Wells
• The Energy Formula by Shawn Wells
• Heads Up Health
• Vitamin D
• 147: Using Heart Rate Variability with HeartMath to Stop Stress & Improve Nervous System Health
• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
• The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
• Boundless by Ben Greenfield

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