Hack You: Biohacking, Aging & The Future of Health Optimisation (E001)

Welcome to Hack You! In this first episode, we sit down together to set the tone for what this podcast is all about. Hack You is the centre of optimised health and wellness—a space where we break down the systems, habits, and mental models that drive high performance and long-term wellbeing.We get into why we started the show, the types of conversations we want to have, and some of the core themes we’ll be exploring—from stress adaptation and nervous system regulation to discipline, discomfort, and the science behind sustainable change.We have so much in store to show you all, so make sure you're subscribed to not miss an episode.Timestamps:00:00 Launching Hack You Media and shifting into podcasting04:01 Hitting 30 and realising the body needs more attention07:45 Reworking training volume to boost energy and recovery09:09 Stem cells, new protocols, and surprising biohacks11:04 Rethinking food choices after learning from experts12:24 A mind-opening conversation about gene-hacking13:38 Microdosing Cialis and how it became part of the routine17:29 Why some health habits remain taboo when they shouldn’t be19:30 What younger Mike would be shocked to learn today21:35 From strict tracking to intuitive, flexible eating26:42 Realising he didn’t need steroids or the stage to succeed29:33 Exploring cutting-edge treatments like exosomes31:20 Why they launched Hack You as a niche platform32:17 Limitations of mainstream guests and building a new lane34:01 Unpacking food industry lies and why truth matters38:32 Making expert info accessible for real long-term change*Disclaimer*Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5» Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/» Follow MikeYouTube: youtube.com/@MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: youtube.com/@FirstThingsThrst