#164: Biohacking for busy business owners with Camilla Thompson

In this conversation, Camilla shares her journey from experiencing burnout in the hustle culture to becoming a wellbeing coach. She emphasises the importance of self-awareness, taking breaks, and setting boundaries to prevent burnout. Camilla discusses her new book 'Biohack Me', which outlines her personal story and practical biohacking tips for health and longevity, including nutrition, sleep, and exercise. 

The conversation highlights the need for balance between performance and wellbeing in both personal and professional lives. In this conversation, Camilla discusses her journey with inflammation, the importance of personalised health approaches, and the role of supplements in biohacking. She emphasises the need for self-care amidst a busy lifestyle and the value of having a supportive team in business. Camilla also shares insights on overcoming self-doubt and the significance of holding one's nerve during challenging times.

Takeaways

• Self-awareness is crucial to prevent burnout.
• Taking micro breaks can enhance productivity.
• Hustle culture can lead to severe health issues.
• Setting boundaries is essential for work-life balance.
• Nutrition plays a key role in overall health.
• Biohacking can be accessible and practical.
• Sleep is a superpower for recovery and performance.
• Understanding the body's needs is vital for wellbeing.
• Fasting can help with aging and health.
• Every individual can take steps to improve their health.  I had really high levels of inflammation.
• You can get inflammatory markers tested.
• Food first where you can.
• Test for deficiencies rather than blindly taking stuff.
• I took NMN, and it was completely amazing.
• I think I've just been really honoring self care.
• Genetic profiling is really important.
• Having people to support you, that's been such a massive investment.
• It's worth every dollar.
• Hold your nerve, back yourself.

At a glance…

00:00 Introduction to Hustle Culture and Burnout
04:54 Camilla's Entrepreneurial Journey and Burnout Experience
09:45 Transitioning to Wellbeing Coaching
11:34 Insights from the Book 'Biohack Me'
17:39 Practical Biohacking Tips for Health and Longevity
18:48 Understanding Inflammation and Its Impact
21:10 The Role of Supplements in Biohacking
24:39 Prioritising Self-Care in a Busy Life
26:05 Personalised Coaching and Genetic Profiling
30:14 Building a Supportive Team in Business
33:13 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Holding Your Nerve