The best and worst of biohacking | Melanie Avalon

The best and worst of biohacking | Melanie Avalon

Author: Marty Kendall October 28, 2021 Duration: 1:10:00

I’ve been super impressed with Melanie Avalon’s ability to synthesise complex topics and bring them to life for her listeners.   All of her podcast episodes are a fascinating DEEP dive into the topic to elucidate the practical application.

We had a ton of positive feedback from my interview on her podcast.  Our Data-Driven Fasting Facebook Group exploded after she and Gin Stephens started raving about it all the time on their Intermittent Fasting Podcast.

After binge-listening to her podcast with a wide array of fantastic guests, I had a ton of questions for Melanie.

It was great to get her on the other side of the interview mic for a rare video interview including:

  • How did you get interested in biohacking?
  • Why did you start the biohacking podcast?
  • How did you deal with imposter syndrome?
  • How long did it take to feel like you owned the role?
  • You have experimented with a lot of different nutritional extremes.  What have you learned from each?
  • What do you eat most often these days?  Do you identify with a particular dietary camp now?
  • What is “biohacking”?  How do you define it?
  • Is there any free lunch in biology?  Or are we just trying to align our modern environment to align with our evolutionary biology?
  • How can technology help us live in line with our evolutionary roots?
  • What biohacks have you found most helpful?
  • What biohacks have you found least useful?
  • Supplements vs nutrients from food - what are the pros and cons of each?
  • What have you learned from tracking glucose and ketones?
  • What eating routine have you found that works best for you?
  • What biohacks are you most excited about in the future?
  • How do you think big data and artificial intelligence will change the future of healthcare?
  • What wisdom do you have when guiding someone to find the minimum effective dose of biohacking for them?
  • What are the pitfalls that you have encountered on your biohacking journey that you would recommend others avoid?
  • What is the most exciting thing you learned from one of your guests that changed your life?
  • Who are your biggest inspirations in nutrition and biohacking?
  • How does someone find the balance between biohacking to live a better life vs living their life without overcomplicating it?

Watch now on YouTube at https://youtu.be/d5uSeKMH49E

You can also check out my brain bending epic chat with Melanie on her podcast here.  Some people have told me they have listened to it three times!

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Marty Kendall hosts the Optimising Nutrition Podcast, cutting through the noise of diet trends and dogma. Here, nutrition isn't about following a rigid belief system or the latest branded plan; it's fundamentally about ensuring your body gets the nutrients it needs to thrive. Marty applies a clear-eyed, engineering mindset to the complex world of food, breaking down the science into actionable strategies. In each episode, you'll hear detailed conversations with researchers, doctors, and other experts diving deep into the mechanics of weight loss, the practicalities of fasting, and the core principles of effective nutrition. These interviews are balanced with candid stories from real people who share their personal journeys, offering relatable insights into what works and what doesn't outside the lab. This podcast serves as a grounded resource for anyone tired of conflicting advice and looking for a substantive, evidence-based path to better health. It’s a space where data meets human experience, all focused on the tangible goal of optimisation. You can expect every discussion to return to that central, uncomplicated idea: strip away the labels, and focus on nourishment.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 36

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Regenerative Agriculture Q&A | Diana Rodgers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Unlocking The Mysteries Of Female Hormones | Karen Martel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:50
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Intermittent Fasting Secrets for Women | Cynthia Thurlow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:45
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The Future of Fasting and Life After Facebook | Gin Stephens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:57
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Metabolic Flexibility Deep Dive | Dr Clark Connery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:04
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Preventing Deficiencies on a Vegetarian Diet | Karen Lerner-Mayrand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
We are all about optimising your nutrition, regardless of your food preferences. Our mantra is your diet doesn't need a name, just enough nutrients. And Karen Lerner-Mayrand takes it to heart! It was great to chat with K…
Evolution of THE Diet Doctor | Dr Andreas Eenfeldt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
I’ve been super excited to see the change in direction recently at Diet Doctor. CEO Dr Andreas Eenfeldt, with some inspiration from Dr Ted Naiman, has led his team to help members tailor their nutritional guidance to con…
Can Nutrient Density Save the World? | Robb Wolf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:23
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Stacking all the nutrition "hacks" | Abby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:29
It was super inspiring to chat with Abby, who made some incredible progress over time with Data-Driven Fasting and our Nutritional Optimisation Masterclass. In this chat, we discuss: What’s your WHY? What other approache…
Optimising Nutrition with Food (Not Supps) | Lisa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:06
It was such a pleasure to speak with Lisa about her journey through Data-Driven Fasting and the Nutritional Optimisation Masterclass. In the past, Lisa said she made abysmally slow progress with Weight Watchers and got r…