BREAK UP WITH COFFEE AND SKYROCKET YOUR ENERGY | Shawn Wells - E84

WELLPOWER: Breath, Cold & Biohacking

Shawn Wells discusses his experiences and insights in the biohacking industry, focusing on a new caffeine alternative called Paraxanthine. Wells, known for his contributions to the market with energy compounds like TeaCrine and Dynamine, highlights Paraxanthine as a metabolite of caffeine, offering cognitive benefits without the traditional side effects of caffeine. He explains the science behind it, its effects on the brain, and shares ongoing research showing its potential neuroprotective benefits. They also explore broader topics such as mental health, the impact of isolation post-pandemic, and the power of connection and community. The discussion touches on plant medicine, offering an engaging narrative about Wells' personal transformation through such journeys, and emphasizes the importance of finding purpose, passion, and connection in life as key elements for emotional fitness. The episode wraps up with expressions of gratitude and a reflection on the role of plant medicine in mental well-being and personal growth. If you’re looking for the insight and motivation to live a healthy, happy life, this episode is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What are the benefits and experiences associated with Paraxanthine compared to traditional caffeine?

• How does the disconnection caused by digital life and the pandemic impact mental health, and what are some ways to find community and connection?

• How can plant medicines and microdosing help with trauma and personal growth?

KEY TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - The Science Behind Paraxanthine

(05:54) - Paraxanthine vs. Caffeine

(07:04) - Case Study: 10K Race

(09:30) - Case Study: Mice and the Ledge

(13:10) - The Caffeine Addiction

(20:43) - Mental Health in the Digital Age

(31:23) - Big Pharma’s Psychoplastogen Model

(38:39) - You Problems: The Power of Speaking Your Truth

(42:39) - Stop Playing Victim: Trauma and Healing

(48:57) - Holistic Approaches to Well-being

MENTIONS:

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KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

WELLPOWER, Kristin Weitzel, biohacking, health and wellness, women’s health, cold exposure, breathwork, scientific research, Shawn Wells, Paraxanthine, nootropics, caffeine, big pharma, psychoplastogen, plant medicine

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