The Better Body Lab Podcast
The Better Body Lab Podcast explores how science and lived experience intersect within the human ecology. Hosted by best-selling authors Dr. Taryn Marie and Mike Alden, each conversation brings together physicians, researchers, and wellness thought leaders to examine how we adapt, recover, and grow stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally—in a complex world.
Episodes
11 episodes
AI Could Redefine Body Composition Measurement
What if the future of health optimization isn’t just about losing weight — but understanding what your body is actually made of? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we explore how AI, computer vision, and smartphone technol...
What Your Voice Reveals About Your Health
What if your voice was doing far more than communicating your thoughts? What if it was broadcasting real-time information about your stress, recovery, nervous system, and overall health? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, ...
Why You Haven’t Met Your Ultimate Self Yet
What if the version of you that feels “normal” is actually far from your true ultimate potential? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we sit down with Gary Brecka to explore how health optimization and performance ar...
Can You Trust Biohacking Trends?
What if optimizing your health isn’t about chasing the latest biohacking trend — but understanding what actually works for you? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we sit down with Dean Donlon to explore how personalization...
The God Shot: Rewiring Trauma and Reclaiming Your Life
What if trauma isn’t something you have to manage for life — but something your brain and body can actually heal from? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we explore the science of trauma, resilience, and recovery with Dr. ...
Hack Your Habits: The Secret Science of Motivation and Environment Design
What if building better habits wasn’t about more discipline — but about designing your environment, relationships, and daily systems for success? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we sit down with behavioral scientist Kat...
Pills vs. Needles: The New Frontier in Weight Loss and Hormone Therapy
What if the future of weight loss and metabolic health isn’t just about new medications — but about access, personalization, and how the body adapts over time? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast,...
Understanding NAD and Its Precursors: A Science-Based Guide to Health and Longevity
What if optimizing longevity isn’t about chasing wellness trends — but about understanding how your cells create energy, repair damage, and adapt over time? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we sit down...
Understanding Peptides: Safety, Legality, and the Push for Accessibility in the U.S.
What if the future of health optimization, recovery, and longevity isn’t just about new therapies — but about understanding the science, safety, and regulation behind what we put into our bodies? In this episode of <...
Are Stem Cells the Key to Unlocking Longevity and Health?
What if optimizing longevity isn’t about chasing breakthrough therapies — but about understanding how our cells repair, communicate, and adapt over time? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we sit down wi...
Exploring the Science of Health Optimization: The Role of Cryotherapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Longevity
What if optimizing your health wasn’t about chasing trends, but about building resilience, adaptability, and long-term vitality? In this episode of The Better Body Lab Podcast, we sit down with hea...