In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Calocurb, to explore a radically different approach to appetite control rooted in real science, not willpower. With decades of leadership in nutrition and food science, Sarah breaks down how GLP-1s work, the downsides of chronic calorie restriction, and the key differences between synthetic drugs like semaglutide and natural GLP-1 stimulation. We dive into the history of bitters, digestion, and how Calocurb’s patented ingredient Amarasate® supports appetite regulation through the gut–brain axis. Sarah also shares compelling clinical trial results, insights on coming off GLP-1 drugs, and why under-eating—especially for women—can backfire hormonally. It’s a nuanced, empowering conversation about working with your biology to feel satisfied, nourished, and in control.

Founder and CEO of Calocurb, Sarah Kennedy shepherded years of scientific research and clinical trials to bring a revolutionary product to market. A veterinarian by training, with more than 20 years’ experience in dietary and animal nutrition, Sarah has held a number of CEO and senior executive positions in food and agriculture industries, at companies including Fonterra and Healtheries/Vitaco NZ. In 2010, at MIT, Sarah completed a Sloan Fellowship Program in Global Leadership and Innovation and has spent decades leading in health, nutrition and consumer products with executive roles at many, many companies.

Calocurb is a 100% natural appetite control supplement. Amarasate®, the patented active ingredient in Calocurb, was developed in New Zealand over 14 years and with $30m invested by Plant and Food Research, the largest NZ government-owned research institute.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the show!

2:39 About Sarah Kennedy

3:54 Welcome her to the podcast!

5:04 What is a GLP-1?

7:27 Downside of calorie restriction

8:52 Natural vs synthetic GLP-1

13:41 Coming off of GLP-1s

14:56 Why it isn’t just willpower

18:07 History of bitters in the diet

20:12 Stimulating digestion & appetite suppression

23:22 Calocurb Study

26:02 Semaglutide vs Calocurb

29:45 Clinical trial results

32:54 Calocurb & PMS

34:10 Dosing Calocurb

40:08 Our personal experiences

43:37 Importance of protein intake

46:41 Females that are under-eating

54:52 Where to find Sarah & Calocurb

55:30 Her final piece of advice

57:21 Thanks for tuning in!

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Peptides are having a moment, but they’re not new or foreign to the body. In this episode, we break down what peptides actually are, how they differ from hormones, bioregulators, and supplements, and why they’re better understood as precision signaling tools rather than drugs. We also explain how peptides work using a simple lock-and-key model, how they’re manufactured, and why sourcing, purity, dosing, and delivery method matter for both safety and results.

We dive into where peptides fit in today’s wellness landscape, including how they compare to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, and walk through some of the most talked-about peptides, including BPC-157, Thymosin Alpha-1, Epitalon, MOTS-C, DSIP, and PT-141. From muscle building and fat loss to brain health, sleep, immune resilience, and skin and hair health, we explore real benefits through a physiology-first lens. We also cover who peptides may be helpful for, who should avoid them, and why foundational health like minerals, gut function, nervous system regulation, and metabolic health must be in place before layering peptides in.

SHOW NOTES:

0:43 Welcome to the podcast!

2:22 The tipping point of peptides

5:38 Previous episodes on peptides

6:26 What is a peptide?

8:34 Bioregulators vs Peptides vs Hormones

10:48 How are peptides manufactured?

12:42 Lock-Key analogy

16:03 Overview of benefits

17:32 Peptides vs supplements

20:03 Ozempic & GLP-1s

24:09 BPC-157

29:20 Thymosin Alpha 1

31:12 Epitalon

32:59 Renee’s peptide dream

34:26 MOTS-C

35:06 DSIP for sleep

36:52 PT-141

38:08 Muscle Building & Fat Loss

42:58 Brain & Cognitive Health

44:45 Skin & Hair health

51:31 How to consume peptides

52:33 Safety of peptides

59:07 Who its for vs Contraindications

1:02:01 Thanks for tuning in!

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In this eye-opening episode with Nadine Artemis, author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care, we challenge everything you thought you knew about the sun. She unpacks why sunlight has become so controversial, tracing the history of heliotherapy and the very real biological need humans have for natural light. Nadine dives into the surprising benefits of sun exposure even in the winter, how light entering the eyes affects our hormones, and what the melanoma research actually shows when you look beyond the headlines. The conversation takes a bold turn as she exposes the real issues with modern sunscreen, explores vitamin D–rich foods in cold climates, and explains the deep connection between sunlight, bone health, and strong teeth. We also discuss tanning beds, the melanotan peptide, melatonin as a form of internal sun protection, and what our skin was truly designed to do. Packed with practical daily sun and light guidance, this episode will completely reshape how you think about sunshine, skin health, and long-term vitality.

Nadine Artemis, the author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care, is the creator of Living Libations, a pure and luxurious line of organic oral care, botanical beauty care, and medicinal elixirs often called the “holy grail” of wholesome skincare. Artemis is an innovative aromacologist, and her healing formulations and her concept of renegade beauty encourage effortlessness, engaging with the elements, and inspires people to rethink conventional notions of wellness and beauty. She is a key speaker at health and wellness conferences and has received glowing reviews in the Hollywood Reporter, GOOP, Vogue, People, Elle, Yoga Journal, Natural Health, W Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, and National Post.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast!

2:49 About Nadine Artemis

3:23 Welcome her to the show!

5:36 Why is the sun so polarizing?

8:06 History and research on heliotherapy

11:29 Biological need for sun’s rays

13:17 Benefits of the sun in the winter

16:52 Sunglasses & light in your eyes

17:11 Melanoma study

18:59 The real problem with sunscreen

21:45 Vitamin D foods in cold climates

24:30 Bone health & teeth

25:57 *ELLIE MD*

27:46 Tanning & Melanotan

32:39 Melatonin as sun protection

38:41 Protecting your face

44:12 What our skin is designed for

46:42 Daily sun & light advice

53:45 Her final piece of advice

54:40 Living Libations

55:54 Thanks for tuning in!

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In this episode, we sit down with Steven Rofrano, founder of MASA Chips and Vandy Chips, to unpack why seed oils are so controversial and how “science” is often used as marketing. We explore the differences between seed oils and vegetable oils, the ways oils are extracted from nature, and how saturated versus unsaturated fats affect metabolism, mitochondria, and oxidative stress. Steven explains the role of linoleic acid, body temperature, calorie burning, and why eating in alignment with your climate may matter more than we’ve been taught. We also discuss whether seed oils need to be avoided entirely, their long half-life in the body, and practical strategies for reducing exposure in everyday life. The conversation wraps with a reimagined food pyramid, cooking methods that impact health, and how MASA and Vandy Chips are setting a new standard for cleaner, more satiating snack foods.

Steven Rofrano grew up in New Jersey in an Italian-American family that instilled a deep respect for food quality and old-world traditions. Steven struggled with chronic health issues growing up, until he discovered that eliminating seed oils and processed foods made him feel truly healthy for the first time.

Fueled by years of obsessive research, Steven became convinced that classic American foods can be both healthy and delicious—if made without toxic ingredients. Determined to prove this, he quit his big tech software job in 2022 to launch Ancient Crunch, starting with MASA Chips, the first nixtamalized tortilla chips cooked in grass-fed beef tallow. Next came Vandy Crisps, tallow-cooked potato chips that restore the 'Great American Snack' to its original seed oil-free glory.

Today, Steven remains on a mission to rebuild America’s pantry with real, nourishing ingredients—and, of course, to spread a little anti-seed oil “propaganda” along the way.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the show!

2:53 About Steven Rofrano

3:59 Welcome him to the podcast!

5:04 Why are seed oils so polarizing?

8:47 Is “science” just marketing?

11:35 Seed oils vs Vegetable oils

13:35 3 ways to get oil from nature

17:04 Unsaturated vs saturated fats in the body

20:11 Eating per your climate

22:25 Linoleic acid, oxidative stress and your mitochondria

28:22 How we burn calories & energy

33:46 *ELLIE MD*

35:36 Lower body temperatures

37:04 Do we need to avoid seed oils 100%?

40:17 Advice on avoiding seed oils

44:07 Half-life of seed oils in the body

47:39 Cleaner potato & tortilla chips

49:57 Satiation factor of saturated fats

51:38 Frying vs baking vs sauteeing

55:29 The new Food Pyramid

57:09 Where to find MASA & Vandy Chips

58:02 His final piece of advice

58:40 Thanks for tuning in!

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In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Taylor, a NYC-based personal trainer, educator, and founder of the Brooke Taylor Fit App. With over 24 years of experience and 111+ certifications, Brooke brings a science-backed, women’s health–focused approach to training that prioritizes longevity and sustainability. We explore why so many people struggle to reach their fitness goals, how to actually use heart rate zones, and why excessive cardio can backfire. Brooke shares practical guidance on starting strength training, building intrinsic stabilizer muscles, navigating perimenopause, and setting realistic, achievable goals. The conversation also covers nutrition guidelines, fasted workouts, modeling healthy behaviors for kids, and how Brooke’s app helps support consistency, strength, and confidence long term. If you’re ready to train smarter, not harder, this episode is a must-listen.

Brooke Taylor is a highly respected NYC-based personal trainer, educator, and the creator of the Brooke Taylor Fit App, with over 24 years of experience and an unmatched 111+ certifications and continuing education credentials. As the owner of Taylored Fitness NY LTD, Brooke has built a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and impactful trainers in the industry—blending science, movement, and women’s health into truly transformative programs. Brooke holds numerous national and international certifications, including: ACE, AFAA, NASM, STOTT PILATES®, Precision Nutrition, TRX, Vbarre, RRCA Running Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Menopause Coaching Specialist, Women’s Health Specialist, and extensive continuing education in corrective exercise, pre/postnatal training, neuromuscular stretching, exercise performance, metabolic conditioning, and special populations.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast!

3:32 About Brooke Taylor

5:22 Welcome her to the show!

6:36 Why aren’t we achieving our fitness goals?

10:30 Understanding heart rate zones

12:46 Making group fitness work for you

15:51 The problem with excessive cardio

17:14 How to start strength-training

20:35 Strengthening intrinsic stabilizer muscles

23:29 Her get-up-and-go approach

27:58 Navigating perimenopause

32:50 How to set a realistic goal for the New Year

35:32 Nutrition guidelines & body types

39:43 Modeling behaviors to children

43:37 Importance of quality or quantity

48:31 Fasted workouts

54:58 How the app works!

59:59 her final piece of advice

1:01:34 Where to find her

RESOURCES:

Email: info@tayloredfitness.net

Website: www.brooketaylorfit.com

IG: @tayloredfitness @brooketaylorfitapp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TayloredFitnessNYLtd

App Website: https://brooketaylorfit.com/app-feature/

Dr. Jenn Simmons joins the Biohacker Babes for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about her shift from conventional oncology to functional medicine after witnessing the impact of breast cancer in her own family. She pulls back the curtain on the limitations of traditional cancer care — especially the overreliance on mammograms — and explains why true prevention begins with metabolic health, lifestyle choices, informed patient advocacy, and other options for testing. Dr. Jenn challenges the profit-driven structure of the healthcare system and empowers listeners to question standard protocols, explore more predictive screening options like the Auria test, and reclaim responsibility for their wellbeing. This episode is a bold call to action for anyone ready to move beyond fear-based medicine and step into proactive, root-cause healing.

Dr. Jenn Simmons is a breast surgeon, integrative oncologist, best-selling author, Podcast Host, 3x Summit host and founder of PerfeQtion Imaging. She began her career as Philadelphia’s first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years at the forefront of breast oncology.

Her own health crisis led her to discover functional medicine and a new framework for patient care—one focused on creating health rather than managing disease. In 2019, she left conventional medicine to establish Real Health MD, where she helps women on their breast cancer journey truly heal.

Today, her mission is to transform the landscape of breast cancer detection and survivorship. Through innovations in functional imaging, hormone restoration, and integrative care, Dr. Simmons aims to revolutionize how we screen for breast cancer and to redefine longevity for all women, including those with a history of breast cancer.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast!

2:06 About Dr. Jenn Simmons

3:02 Welcome Dr. Jenn to the show!

3:46 Her turning point from conventional care

7:26 Dr. Mark Hyman & functional medicine

9:45 Conventional whack-a-mole

17:26 Dad’s transition into Biological Dentistry

20:19 Metabolic chaos in children

23:45 Cholesterol & metabolic health

32:25 Mammograms & radiation

35:55 History & stats on mammography

43:02 We all make cancer cells

44:27 Diagnosis mindset

46:33 Renee’s screening

53:28 Alternative screening options

58:39 Perfeqtion Imaging centers

1:00:04 The Galleri Test

1:07:48 Changing the system

1:10:24 Where to find her

1:11:49 Her final piece of advice

1:12:50 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Website: www.perfeqtionimaging.com, www.realhealthmd.com

YouTube: @dr.jennsimmons

IG: @drjennsimmons

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Caroline Alan to uncover why a staggering 97% of Americans are mineral deficient—and what that means for your energy, immunity, and cellular health. Caroline breaks down why minerals are the spark plugs of the body, how electrolytes power every cell, and why even the cleanest diet may not be enough if your gut can’t properly absorb nutrients. We dive into the science-backed benefits of humic and fulvic acids, exploring their powerful role in detoxification, mineral delivery, and cellular communication. Packed with personal stories and practical strategies, this conversation will change how you think about minerals and give you actionable tools to rebuild your mineral foundation from the inside out.

Caroline Alan, also known as “The Mineral Geek,” is on a mission to increase awareness of one of the most overlooked foundations of human health - minerals. As the co-founder of BEAM Minerals, Caroline is a passionate advocate for the power of plant-based humic and fulvic minerals to transform health at the cellular level. Her work is rooted in deep personal experience, rigorous research, and a drive to educate others about what it truly means to nourish the body through mineral replenishment.

SHOW NOTES:

0:39 Welcome to the podcast!

1:59 Caroline Alan’s Bio

2:41 Welcome her to the show!

3:44 What you haven’t learned about minerals

5:50 Why we’re mineral deficient

7:31 Electrolytes vs Minerals

10:11 Gatorade, sodium & electrolyte drinks unpacked

12:30 Overdoing magnesium

13:32 When should high sodium be used?

15:07 Purpose of minerals in nature

18:56 Addressing & testing mineral imbalances

21:51 Root causes of low iron

24:05 Fulvic & Humic Minerals

34:38 Improving cellular health

40:20 Timing for dosing minerals

48:55 Recommended water

53:01 Heavy metals, yeast & parasites

57:39 Where to begin

1:00:19 Mineral Reset Book

1:03:15 Her final piece of advice

1:05:21 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

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