Health Maxxing: When Optimizing Your Health Backfires l Dr. Jason Sonners on Biohacking, Stress, Wearables, and Why More Isn't Always Better

In this episode, Dr. Jason Sonners challenges the growing "health-maxxing" trend, explaining how the relentless pursuit of optimization can sometimes create more stress than health. Together, we explore the importance of balancing stress with your body's capacity, building sustainable habits, mastering the fundamentals, and avoiding the temptation to stack too many biohacks at once. Through personal stories and practical insights, the conversation highlights how mindset, adaptability, and honesty with yourself are just as important as diet, exercise, and wearable data. If you're looking to optimize your health without falling into perfectionism or burnout, this episode offers a refreshing, science-backed perspective on what truly moves the needle.Dr. Jason Sonners, DC, DCBCN, DIBAK, PhD is a leading expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), blending deep knowledge in human biology, performance, regenerative medicine, and chiropractic care. Fascinated with optimizing health, he continually integrates cutting-edge research with hands-on clinical results. In addition to his Doctor of Chiropractic, he holds certifications as a Diplomate from the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (DCBCN) and the International Board of Applied Kinesiology (DIBAK). Most recently, he earned his Ph.D. in molecular biology with a concentration in regenerative medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine, successfully defending his dissertation in the spring of 2025.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!1:18 The “maxxing” trend2:22 About Dr. Jason Sonners3:27 Welcome him to the show!4:32 When does the pursuit of health make us less healthy?6:45 Everything we do is a stressor7:59 Balancing stress vs our own capacity10:21 The error of “work hard, play hard”14:39 Lauren’s story: perception of stress15:42 Renee’s story: Aunt Kay’s longevity16:55 Being proud vs feeling guilt or shame20:10 Diet & Exercise variation & adaptation25:49 Creating habit change30:15 The willingness to change and be honest34:23 Wearable data confusion42:05 What is “health-maxxing”?46:41 Stacking biohacks49:18 Mastering the basics52:46 Introducing biohacking to family55:51 Dangerous stacking1:00:49 His final piece of advice1:06:10 Where to find him1:07:33 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website drjasonsonners.comIG: @hbotusaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands