Episode 235: The ENERGY Formula with Guest Shawn Wells

Does your energy need an overhaul? Are you looking to gain focus, be more productive and live longer? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Shawn Wells, fellow dietitian and leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization about his new book, the ENERGY Formula. Learn about his 6 foundational pillars to cultivate a more caring, compassionate, connected, unified and purpose-filled life.   In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into Shawn’s new book and his acronym, ENERGY which stands for experiment, nutrition, exercise, routine, growth and your tribe.  Learn about Shawn’s experiments in bio-individuality and what biohacks he has found most useful, the importance of a solid daily routine and how he applies the Japanese concept of Ikigai or finding “a reason for being”. Plus hear his take on nutrition pitfalls, keto ingredients to avoid and the top up and coming supplements from his perspective as a master formulator and ingredientologist!    Also in this episode:  Next 12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program kicks off May 5th! Shawn’s Story and how The ENERGY Formula was born Biohacking and N=1 Experiments The Importance of Routine Allostatic Load and Your Stress BucketSunlighten Sauna Shawn’s Take on Exercise Ikigai - Reason for BeingRecommended Reading from Shawn:Start with Your Why Building A Storybrand The Obstacle is the Way Keto Pitfalls and What to Avoid Favorite CompoundsBerberineNaturally Nourished Berberine Boost CoQ10Naturally Nourished CoQ10 Complex Quercetin Naturally Nourished Bio-C Plus Where to find ShawnInstagram YouTube Facebook The Energy Formula Book:Book Home Page Book Bonuses More about Shawn Wells: 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 counseled thousands of people on innovative 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 tumor.   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 research-backed solutions.   Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!