81. Davinia Taylor: Biohacking Your Way Out of Addiction
b'For years, Davinia Taylor was put on antidepressants, called bipolar, and struggled with alcoholism. The truth? She was just dopamine seeking and underfed. In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, host Gary Brecka sits down with Davinia Taylor, author and wellness advocate, to discuss her incredible 15-year journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a biohacking expert.\\xa0Don\\u2019t miss this transformative story that could change how you view mental health and wellness!\\nConnect with Davinia Taylor:\\nListen to Davinia Taylor\\u2019s "Hack Your Health" podcast weekly on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zPe4qR\\n\\nFor more information on Davinia Taylor: https://linkpop.com/daviniataylor \\nFollow Davinia Taylor on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4dajmeX\\nFollow Davinia Taylor on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f6z7VX\\n\\nTIMESTAMPS:\\n00:00 \\u200b\\u200bIntro of Show and Guest\\n04:22 \\u200b\\u200bDavinia Taylor as a Recovering Alcoholic (15 Years Sobriety)\\n06:20 \\u200b\\u200bDopamine\\u2019s Role in Addiction and Recovery\\n07:35 \\u200b\\u200bWillPowders and their Ingredients\\n10:50 \\u200b\\u200bDavinia\'s Biohacking Journey\\n16:35 \\u200b\\u200bGlobal Addiction of Ultra-Processed Foods\\n22:09 \\u200b\\u200bCommercial Farming vs. Sustainable Organic Farming\\n26:19 \\u200b\\u200bFrom Counting Calories to Counting Chemicals\\n31:42\\u200b \\u200bDavinia\'s Morning Routine\\n36:37 \\u200b\\u200bConcept of \\u201cFat-Fasting\\u201d\\n44:09 \\u200b\\u200bCarnivorous Diet\\n46:24 \\u200b\\u200bFallacy of Medications\\n49:58 \\u200b\\u200bD.U.T.C.H. Test\\xa0\\n54:40 \\u200b\\u200bDopamine Dysregulation\\n56:06 \\u200b\\u200bDopamine in Autism Spectrum Disorders\\n01:05:38 \\u200bMedical Advancements (through AI, Big Data)\\n01:08:53 \\u200bWomen\\u2019s Non-Responsiveness to Glucose (35+)\\n01:12:34 \\u200bFinal Question: \\u201cWhat does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?\\u201d\\n\\nGet weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU\\nOrder The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: https://bit.ly/3L5k8hl\\nGet The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: https://bit.ly/4cMDGm7\\xa0\\nSign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program: https://bit.ly/3ROGPd6\\nJoin our FREE 3-Day Ultimate Cold Plunge Challenge. Register now for exclusive access!: https://bit.ly/3zFjgxb\\nPLUNGE - Use code \\u201cUltimate\\u201d for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl\\nEIGHT SLEEP - Use code \\u201cGARY\\u201d to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E\\nECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8\\nBODY HEALTH - Use code \\u201cULTIMATE10\\u201d for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/4cJdJE7\\nDiscover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs\\n\\nWatch \\u201cThe Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka\\u201d every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8\\n\\nFollow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR\\nFollow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX\\nFollow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ\\nFollow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs\\nFollow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo\\nFollow Gary Brecka on Facebook:https: //bit.ly/464VA1H\\n\\nSUBSCRIBE TO:\\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast\\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka\\n\\xa0\\nDownload \\u201cThe Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka\\u201d podcast on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0\\n\\nThe Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user\\u2019s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'