Biohacking involves “hacking” your body’s biology with nutritional changes, supplements, and other lifestyle adjustments in order to improve brain health, sleep, and other functions. It may seem like an individual practice, but for Katie Wells, also known as the “Wellness Mama”, biohacking is beneficial for both your own health and your family’s greater wellbeing. 

Katie is a mom of six, as well as an award-winning blogger, author, podcaster, and real food crusader who has been a friend and supporter of Thrive Market since the very beginning. With her blog, Wellness Mama, she offers practical tips, real food recipes, and natural beauty and cleaning tutorials that are simple enough for busy families. 

In this episode of But Are You Thriving? Katie talks to Thrive Market co-founder and CEO Nick Green about her biohacking touchstones, including creating a rhythmic sleep cycle, the benefits of sauna use, intermittent fasting for women, and much more.

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Full Episode Summary: 

This conversation with Thrive Market co-founder and CEO Nick Green and Katie Wells, the lifestyle blogger behind Wellness Mama. The two discuss Katie's journey to becoming a health and wellness expert, her philosophy on health and wellness, and her advice for moms who are trying to live healthier lives.

Katie Wells started her blog, Wellness Mama, in 2006 after she had her first child. She was concerned about the rising rates of chronic disease in children and wanted to help other moms find ways to raise healthy kids.

Katie's blog quickly became popular, and she soon began to write books and develop her own line of products. She has also become a leading voice in the health and wellness community, and her work has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America.

Katie's philosophy on health and wellness is based on the idea that simple, sustainable changes can make a big difference. She believes that everyone can make healthy choices, regardless of their budget or lifestyle.Katie's advice for moms who are trying to live healthier lives is to start small and make gradual changes. She also recommends focusing on whole, unprocessed foods and getting enough sleep.Wells highlights the importance of sunlight exposure, especially in the morning, as it affects circadian rhythms and gene expression. She also mentions the benefits of red light therapy.

Throughout the conversation, Wells shares her top biohacks for daily habits that have a broad impact. These include creating a morning routine, staying hydrated, consuming protein before caffeine, aligning meals with circadian rhythms, and avoiding screens before going outside. She also suggests implementing an early eating window to support sleep. 

Katie Wells is a passionate advocate for health and wellness. She believes that everyone deserves to live a healthy life, and she is committed to helping people make the necessary changes to improve their health.

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