When Biohacking Becomes Burnout: The Feminine Rebellion Against Elitist Wellness with Camilla Thompson

Australian biohacker and author Camilla Thompson dives into what it really takes to get well—beyond the gadgets, green juices, and "optimized" routines. We unpack how biohacking is evolving in Australia and New Zealand, why wellness feels elitist, and how to make it more accessible. We also get real about detoxing in a toxic world, the hormonal cost of our environments, and how to find balance between data and intuition in biohacking. If you're a health-curious woman craving grounded wellness—less obsession, more embodiment—this episode is for you. WE TALK ABOUT: 06:40 – Biohacking in Australia: Accessibility, regulation, and cultural gaps 10:30 – Health and food quality in New Zealand vs. Australia 14:10 – The elitism of biohacking and how to democratize it 20:10 – Women, research gaps, and the cost of getting well 24:50 – Camilla's personal story of mold illness and recovery 31:15 – Women's retreats, emotional healing, and slowing down 38:00 – Motherhood, modeling health for kids, and finding balance 48:00 – Hormones, perimenopause, and environmental toxins 54:20 – Detoxing, binders, and realistic biohacks that actually work SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Camilla Thompson's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

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