Eat For Energy & Mitochondrial Optimization with Ari Whitten

We are so excited to share this incredible interview with Ari Whitten, the founder of The Energy Blueprint. We have been following his work for many years and are always blown away by the information and tips he shares. He kicks off the episode by sharing his health journey with an Epstein Barr Virus diagnosis that led him to discover the true causes of chronic fatigue. He explains the importance of the mitochondria (and mitochondrial biogenesis); how the cell danger response impacts energy; the major role our circadian rhythm plays in energy levels; how melatonin isn't just a "sleep supplement"; and the fascinating, yet frightening effects of caffeine on our brains.Ari Whitten is the Founder of The Energy Blueprint. He is an energy and fatigue specialist who focuses on taking an evidence-based approach to energy enhancement, nutrition, exercise, natural health expert, and #1 best-selling author. He has been studying nutrition and holistic health for more than 2 decades and has a Bachelor of Science from San Diego State University in Kinesiology (with specialization in fitness, nutrition, and health). He also has a background in exercise physiology and fitness. He holds two advanced certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist. In addition, he recently completed the 3 years of coursework for his Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, an education that rounds out all aspects – nutrition, fitness, and psychology – of his approach to optimal health. Ari is a tireless researcher who has obsessively devoted the last 20 years of his life to the pursuit of being on the cutting‑edge of the science on health and energy enhancement.SHOW NOTES:0:54 Welcome to the show!4:52 Ari Whitten’s Bio6:17 Welcome Ari!7:42 His health journey10:35 The myth of “Adrenal fatigue”13:41 Most practitioners aren’t looking at the literature15:24 The importance of the mitochondria17:25 Cell Danger Response (CDR)22:17 Top mitochondrial stressors25:30 *Magnesium Breakthrough27:50 Do we need to tackle chronic infections first?30:40 Taking a holistic approach32:58 Pulling Circadian Rhythm levers 35:45 The importance to safety in the body37:15 The dangers of chronic caffeine consumption44:55 Coffee debate over health benefits47:59 The Goldilocks Principle48:40 Coffee to support circadian rhythm50:20 Circadian rhythm & Mitochondria link54:21 Melatonin for mitochondrial health57:49 “Forest bathing”59:22 Are there lab tests for mitochondria?1:02:40 How many mitochondria are in your cells?1:04:28 The role of hormesis1:06:49 Mitochondrial biogenesis1:07:45 His final piece of advice1:09:08 How to find Ari1:09:39 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:Book: Eat for EnergyTheEnergyBlueprint.comInstagramFacebookYouTubeMagBreakthrough.com/BiohackerBabes – code BIOHACKERBABESOrganic Acids TestOvercoming Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Sarah MyhillSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands