The Newport Psycho

Person, place, or thing, everyone has a 'psycho' hiding in plain sight. It’s the secret chaos, the stories we lock away. The Newport Psycho cracks open these hidden worlds from Newport Beach, California, and beyond, bringing you raw, unfiltered confessions society doesn’t want you to hear. Get ready for captivating tales of madness, mystery, and everything in between. Hosted by Newport Beach's finest and top skin experts, Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada, come for the stories; stay for the secrets that make us all a little psycho.

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Peptides 101 with Troy Laing | The Newport Psycho

September 25, 2025 • The Newport Psycho • Season 2 • Episode 27

Biohacker Troy Laing breaks down breathwork, cold plunging, and stacked recovery tech (PEMF + BrainTap + red light + hyperbaric) to boost ATP, circulation, and stress control. He explains why diet is individual, how gut health drives skin and mood, what “micro-circulation” really means, and why peptide sourcing matters (BPC-157 + TB-500, the “Wolverine blend”). Plus: athletes, Navy-SEAL mindset, and full-moon breathwork ceremonies.

00:00 – Full-moon & meditation breathwork ceremonies (why they work)
01:31 – Meet Troy: “my psycho is biohacking & optimizing performance”
02:06 – Biohacking defined: HBOT, red light, peptides & more
03:00 – Favorite protocol: cold plunge + guided breathwork (mind over water)
04:50 – Breath to exit fight-or-flight; control under stress & in sport
05:58 – One-hour transcendental sessions & emotional release
07:03 – Releasing stored trauma; “psychosomatic” explained in plain English
08:46 – Athlete mindset: MMA roots, SEAL grit, pushing limits
09:21 – Ultrarunner case: Moab “250” + the 4-step super-healing stack
10:15 – PEMF + BrainTap synergy, then red light bed, then hyperbaric oxygen
12:19 – Micro-circulation, oxygen saturation & ATP = recovery trifecta
13:41 – ATP 101 (cellular energy) in two sentences
14:02 – Diet is personal: proteins, carbs, inflammation & bio-feedback
16:03 – Protein picks: chicken, turkey, lean steak; fish & heavy metals note
20:26 – Peptides: BPC-157, TB-500 “Wolverine blend,” regulation & purity