In this episode, you will learn all about Shawn Wells’s new book, The ENERGY Formula. The ENERGY Formula is a guide meant to bring you towards a more passionate, energized, and vibrant life with author Shawn Wells, a biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist. Shawn and Kayla go over the 6 pillars of this formula and the ways in which Shawn has been applying them in his life. This is just a glimpse into all the book has to offer, but it’s a good place to become inspired to live a more vibrant life. The end of this episode features a live audience Q&A filmed on the clubhouse app with questions you never knew you had! If you’re looking for trustworthy information and a place to start on your journey to living a more energized life, this episode and book are a great place to start! ABOUT THE GUEST: Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness, and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: 07:53 — Behind the Book Inspiration for writing it Making information digestible What is ‘the energy formula’ Living a more energized life “The biohackers textbook” 14:56 — Experiment Establishing bio-individuality Realizing the flaws in studies All data is directional Assessing the efficacy of something Not every biohack will work for you 21:42 — Nutrition Whole food is the foundation Flexibility Enjoying the foods you eat Metabolic flexibility Exploring things with sovereignty 28:45 — Exercise Working out with purpose High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Supersets & drop sets Occlusion training Intraset stretching L-Baiba (mitoburn) 36:03 — Routine Superchiasmic Nucleus (SCN) How much we are controlled by light Stress levels in the morning Starting the day out slow Practicing gratuity and affirmations 44:03 — Growth Stoicism Lessons in everything Growth mindset 46:41 — Your Tribe Why it’s important to have a tribe Community, connection, and purpose longevity and quality of relationships 52:49 — Q&A How to give yourself grace Getting lost in the biohacking world Becoming attuned to energy Is there such a thing as overdoing it? Connect with Shawn: Where to find The ENERGY Formula: www.energyformula.com Website: www.shawnwells.com Instagram: @shawnwells Connect with Kayla: Social media: @biocurious_kayla Join the BioCurious Co-op: www.biocuriouskayla.com Enroll in the PowHer Program: https://www.powherprogram.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message