80: Biohacking, Balance, and the Science of Longevity: Revolutionizing Women’s Health with Kayla Barnes-Lentz

In Todays Episode of Keeping Abreast Podcast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Kayla Barnes-Lentz to explore the unique health challenges women face, how precision medicine, biohacking, and lifestyle changes can optimize health and longevity. They discuss HRV as a stress marker, preparing for pregnancy, tackling toxic burdens, and the need for women-centric health solutions. From sauna therapy to air quality and personalized supplements, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help women take control of their health. In This Episode You'll Learn:- Women need health protocols tailored to their biology.  - Sleep is a cornerstone for women’s health and resilience.  - Hormetic stress is powerful but must be balanced.  - Women face higher toxic exposures than men—detox is essential.  - HRV is key for tracking stress and preparing for pregnancy.  - Nutrition, strength training, and saunas boost longevity and vitality.  - Personalized supplements and testing reveal hidden health risks.  - Air quality, grounding, and community directly impact well-being.  - Biohacking should be accessible, practical, and backed by science.  Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction to Precision Medicine and Women's Health03:05 The Importance of Data in Women's Health06:00 Biohacking: Women vs. Men09:05 The Role of Sleep in Health11:57 Hormetic Stressors and Their Impact15:01 Understanding HRV and Cold Therapy26:37 The Importance of Measuring Stress and Resilience28:22 Aligning Health Protocols with Female Biology30:39 Preparing for Pregnancy: Biomarkers and Health Monitoring32:20 Addressing Women's Health Concerns and Toxic Burden34:41 The Role of Total Toxic Burden Testing36:30 Biohacking: What Works and What Doesn't39:27 Upgrading Biology: Practical Steps for Health44:30 Making Biohacking Accessible to Everyone54:04 The Power of Sauna and Exercise57:56 Innovative Therapies for Longevity01:00:29 Air Quality and Detoxification Strategies01:15:45 The Importance of Connection and CommunityMeet Kayla Barnes-Lentz: A leading biohacker, certified brain health coach, and wellness expert, Kayla is on a mission to empower women to take control of their health through personalized, science-backed strategies. Known for her innovative approach to optimizing health and longevity, she specializes in breaking down complex topics like toxic burden, HRV, and biohacking into actionable steps anyone can take. In this episode, she joins us to reveal groundbreaking insights into women-centric health, how to unlock your body’s potential, and why the future of wellness is tailored to YOU. Don’t miss this transformative conversation! Follow Kayla Barnes-Lentz @kaylabarnesTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons