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In this fascinating episode, Angela talks with Shawn Wells, product formulator and expert in performance nutrition, longevity, fitness and supplementation. Biohacker and Keto authority Shawn shares great insights into how to explore keto and find what works for you, the importance of fasting and optimising adaptogens to build resilience. He also explains why it’s so important to find your authentic self and grant yourself grace because we are all who we are meant to be and its adversity that brings inner strength and gratitude that brings impact and meaning to our lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are many different ways to explore keto, there are no rules it’s all about you exploring you and what works for you. Ketones are a healthy alternate fuel source, in the paleo period we would be have been metabolically flexible with 50% of our fuel ketones. With wholefoods you will feel less tired and fuller when you eat, you will be eating to live rather than living to eat. The discipline that comes with fasting can help in a variety of ways across all areas of your life. You have to be able to enjoy life and give yourself grace - eat healthily for 95% of the time and for the other 5% eat food that makes you happy. You should be looking to optimise your body and resilience through adaptogens. Mitochondria are the key to everyone’s health; ‘the next keto is mito’. Breathwork and gratitude will make an impact on your life. If 95% of your life is amazing you should be grateful and the 5% that isn’t so great is what gives you stronger resilience, empathy and compassion, it gives you the why in your life If we didn’t have adversity we wouldn’t have inner strength and purpose. Everything that happens is what gives you your why. BEST MOMENTS ‘A ketogenic diet was my solution, it worked dramatically for me’ ‘Grant yourself grace, you are who you are meant to be and you are beautiful inside and out’ ‘You won’t feel owned by food anymore’ VALUABLE RESOURCES High Performance Health podcast series Transform your sleep DNA optimization High Performance website Shawn Wells website Ingredientologist Instagram ABOUT THE GUEST Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization. He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counselled thousands of people on natural health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. He has also personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumour. As a world-renowned thought-leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs, and regularly on morning television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical holistic solutions. ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn High Performance Health FB Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.