Beauty and the Biohacker

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Welcome to the Beauty and the Biohacker Podcast!

The ultimate podcast bridging the worlds of Health and Beauty. Learn from the greatest minds around the world on how to live a happy, healthy long life and look good while doing it!

So What is Beauty & the Biohacker?

Taking the Health & Beauty industry by storm…

If you’re into looking and feeling like an ultra healthy rockstar, tech mogul or supermodel, you’re in the right place! Rachel & Katie are the co-hosts of the hit podcast Beauty and the Biohacker where these two get into the weeds with some of the BIGGEST ICONS in the space of aging like a pro and hacking our physiology all in the pursuit of one thing – cultivating a fulfilling and radiant human experience.

Rachel Varga brings the Holistic SCIENCE of BEAUTY to all things skin rejuvenation and radiance, while Katie Moore brings the Type A Biohacker Spin on all things tech and gadgets behind tracking and analyzing human optimization.

Stick with us – we’ve got your back, front, everything in-between and unseen!

Learn more about Rachel & Katie your co-hosts if Beauty & the Biohacker at https://beautyandthebiohacker.com

Work with Rachel Varga One on One for skin guidance at https://RachelVarga.ca

Check out Katie's YouTube Channel for all of your biohacking needs at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqHPsR1eKEPSunlp6E-LSQ

Introduction to Beauty and the Biohacker

Get ready to explore health and wellness in a whole new way! Beauty and the Biohacker takes you on a journey beyond the surface where we explore the latest tools and trends in self care, aesthetics and peak performance to help you live your most beautiful life from the inside out. Hosted by Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist and beauty insider Rachel Varga with YouTuber and self-made biohacker Katie Moore, we'll be talking to top health experts, doctors, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and more.

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

DISCLAIMER: Information in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and always consult with your Physician before making any lifestyle changes. The material shared by guests in this podcast is not the opinion of Rachel Varga or Katie Moore, and disclaims any responsibility of inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm. Always consult with your licensed Physician before any lifestyle modifications.

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Mushroom Mania with Neil Thenier of Wild Kingdom Extracts

Wild Kingdom is on a mission to deliver the essential compounds from nature that increase longevity, promote vitality, and boost immunity. Founded by life long forager, musician, and IIN certified health coach Neil Thenier, Wild Kingdom has become the leading brand in ecology based wellness.

We sit down with Neil to talk about everything from mushroom foraging to the potential health benefits of medicinal mushrooms, including Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Turkey Tail.

USE DISCOUNT CODE "BB15" at checkout for 15% OFF YOUR ORDER at https://wildkingdomextracts.com

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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Moon Mining and the Microbiome with Naveen Jain, Founder of Viome

In this episode, we sit down with Naveen Jain, Founder of Viome.

Naveen is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. His company Viome is on a mission to help people understand what they uniquely need to be healthy through at-home health kits and precise food and supplement recommendations.

In this episode, we talk to Naveen about everything from the science and consumer safety behind Viome to their newest test kits that take your biological age and mitochondrial health into account. We also nerd out about Naveen's passion project: The Moon!

USE DISCOUNT CODE "B&B" at checkout for $10 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at https://www.viome.com.

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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Healthy Cows, Happy Gut with Cody Hopkins of Grass Roots Cooperative

Grass Roots Co-Op is changing the farming landscape with its emphasis on the compassionate treatment of animals, sustainable farm practices, and transparency to the end consumer. In this episode, we sit down with founder Cody Hopkins to talk about everything from sustainable agriculture to the health benefits of grass-fed, grass-finished meat. And he explains why grass-fed meat just tastes better too!

Cody Hopkins is a physicist turned farmer who has spent the better part of the last dedicated to studying ethical farming practices and regenerative agriculture. In 2014, he founded Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative – a collective of small-scale family farms focused on the compassionate treatment of animals, sustainable farm practices, and transparency to the end consumer. Grass Roots Co-op has grown from 6 to over 20 farms and has been featured on The Today Show, Food Network, and Bulletproof Radio.

Use Discount Code "BB30" for $30 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF $150 at www.grassrootscoop.com.

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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Healing the Gut with Spore-Based Probiotics: Interview with Tina Anderson of Just Thrive

In this episode, we dive deep into gut health and all-things probiotics as we sit down with Tina Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Just Thrive Health. Just Thrive Probiotic is the first 100% spore-forming probiotic and antioxidant supplement that arrives 100% alive to your intestines that's available in the retail market.

Containing a patented strain called Bacillus Indicus HU36®, these bacteria strains produce antioxidants/carotenoids in your intestines and have been proven to be 1000x more effective at survivability versus yogurt, greek yogurt & other leading probiotics.

Tina Anderson left her corporate job to help found the wellness company Just Thrive with the vision to create a natural and effective supplement for supporting gut health. She and her husband worked closely with Dr. Simon Cutting, a world-renowned probiotic expert at London University Royal Holloway, to gain access to the most widely studied and used probiotic strains in the world.

Just Thrive also offers supplements for immune support and heart health, including probiotics for dogs.

USE DISCOUNT CODE "BB15" at checkout for 15% OFF YOUR ORDER at https://justthrivehealth.com.

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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The Power of Self-Transformation with Robert Richman, Cultural Strategist

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Richman (Cultural Strategist) to talk about everything from the placebo effect to hacking your subconscious and the power of self-transformation.

Robert is an international public speaker, culture strategist, co-creator of Zappos Insights, and founder of the Xpill experience. He delivers keynotes and experiences to Fortune 500 clients across the globe and is the author of several best-sellers including Culture Blueprint and X: The Story of a Magic Pill.

Robert first took the concept of the "Xpill" to Burning Man in 2010 using red Tic Tacs. As a fan of the Matrix, he combined the concepts of the blue pill with the red pill to come up with the purple Xpill. The phenomenon struck a chord with people seeking self-transformation and from there, he began using it in his leadership coaching and even started an Xpill activation training course online.

To learn more about Robert Richman or the Xpill, head over to www.robertrichman.com or www.xpill.com.

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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What Glucose Data Says About Your Health with Kara Collier, NutriSense

In this episode, we sit down with Kara Collier from NutriSense to discuss continuous glucose monitors (CGM). These are small, dime-sized devices that you wear on your arm for 2 weeks to track your glucose levels continuously and in real time. We unpack everything you need to know about CGM sensors, including how they work, the data you get, and what makes them so popular in the biohacking community today.

Kara is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with a special focus in glucose control and metabolism. She’s the Director of Nutrition at NutriSense - a company that specializes in blood glucose monitoring and provides coaching support to help user’s understand their unique response to the food and lifestyle changes.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NUTRISENSE: https://www.nutrisense.io

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ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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Our Personal Health Journeys with Rachel and Katie

In this episode, Rachel and Katie share a behind-the-scenes look at their family's health history and the pivotal moments that inspired them to pursue careers in health and wellness.

Katie's father lost his 5-year battle to ALS in October 2019, a turning point that changed the trajectory of her career and life mission forever. Rachel's mother is a breast cancer survivor who bravely fought the disease with a combination of support, resilience, and love.

Rachel and Katie share intimate stories of love and loss, as well as the keystone lessons they've learned about health along the way.

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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Detox 101: Infrared Saunas, Colonics, and More with Ciara Mumford of Living Water Wellness

In this episode, we sit down with Ciara Mumford of Living Water Wellness, to discuss all things detoxification. From colonics to infrared saunas, we cover the gamut when it comes to natural cleansing protocols.

ABOUT CIARA MUMFORD

Ciara Mumford is a Third Generation Cleansing, specialist who comes from a very long line of innovators, authors, & teachers in the health and wellness community. And with over 18 years in her field she has an extensive knowledge and huge heart for Holistic Health and Wellness.

Ciara owns Living Water Wellness, Southern California's largest and oldest cleansing center located in San Diego. She is a certified Colon Hydrotherapist, LymphaticTherapist, Wellness Educator, holistic health advocate, Spiritual + Medical Intuitive, as well as Granddaughter of the author of the first book ever written on Internal Cleansing. Ciara is partnered with the #1 School Internationally for Internal Cleansing, helping to train tomorrow’s industry leaders and her cleansing programs have reached over 30 thousand clients internationally.

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ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

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Holistic Biohacking & Nutrition with Brittany Ford (Biohacking Brittany)

In this episode we dive deep into everything skin and biohacking, including red light therapy, coffee enemas, cold plunges, and more.

Joining us for this episode is Brittany Ford (@BiohackingBrittany). She is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist based in Vancouver, with a focus on supporting gut and skin health through nutrition and biohacking. She’s was recently named one of the Top 27 Holistic Nutritionists to follow and has her own amazing podcast called Biohacking with Brittany, which you should definitely check out after you listen to this one!

Learn More about Brittany Ford:

Brittany Ford Instagram: @BiohackingBrittany
Brittany Ford Website: BiohackingBrittany.com
Brittany Ford Podcast: Biohacking with Brittany

ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BIOHACKER:

Learn more: beautyandthebiohacker.com
Email us at info@beautyandthebiohacker.com

ABOUT RACHEL & KATIE:

Learn more with Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist https://RachelVarga.ca
BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started
Learn more with Katie Type A: https://katietypea.com
Check out Katie Type A's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3le3MUJ

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.