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Know Your Physio
Knowing your physiology, the very science that makes you who you are, is the best thing you can do to optimize your health, bolster your performance, look and feel your best, and enjoy a longer and more fulfilling lifespan. My dedication to this field derives from a selfish place born out of necessity before it became the bright, selfless passion I'm known for. It was through my health journey (mainly battling ADD and ten years of Adderall dependency plus related side effects) and love for the scientific method that I found my way. Eventually, with the right knowledge and mentorship, I stumbled upon an enhanced state of awareness between mind, body, and spirit where healthy intentions met actionable steps and lasting, positive lifestyle change. Today I call this "physiological intuition," and to me, it's a right that every human being deserves to thrive with, without having to battle themselves or pursue a degree to discover it. Every day I spend on this planet, I get to connect with world-leading experts on my podcast and learn more of the substance I wish I could have gotten my hands on earlier, for YOU to apply and enjoy total mind and body fitness, personal mastery, and self-actualization! The more you #KnowYourPhysio… Enjoy the show!
Know Your Physio
Kayla Osterhoff MPH, PhD: Embrace Your Female Power | Master the Biorhythm, Biohack the Menstrual Cycle, and Elevate Women's Empowerment
Welcome to another episode of Know Your Physio! Joining us in conversation today is Kayla Osterhoff, who teaches us that it's never too late or too early for women to learn about their biorhythm, and live a healthier, more empowered life because of it. Tune in to hear about Kayla's academic and professional background and the personal experiences that motivated her to focus on women's health. She describes the female biorhythm as the pace that the female body is set to, and tells us why, even as a health scientist, she didn't know how to be healthy; all the research was based on male biology! Kayla tells us why she has chosen to work independently with private partners, rather than pursuing a career with the government, and tells us the difference between the female hormonal cycle and the female biorhythm, before teaching us about the four phases of the biorhythm cycle, all with one shared key: to go with the flow of your body. She considers the female biorhythm to be a huge biohack that sets women apart for success and gives listeners some interesting tips on how to optimize each cycle and see results. We touch on the benefits and dangers of a ketogenic diet and talk about the technology Kayla has patented in the past year to go live in 2022. Kayla also tells us why biohacking is so much more important for women than it is for men. Thanks for listening! We hope you gained insight into your physiology today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- We welcome today’s guest, Kayla Osterhoff.
- Kayla's background in health sciences, leading up to pursuing her Ph.D. in neuro psychophysiology with a focus on women's neuropsychology and physiology specifically.
- How Kayla’s own experience with healthcare feeds into the work that she does today.
- Kayla’s definition of the female biorhythm: the pace that the female body is set to.
- Why even as a health scientist, she didn’t know how to be healthy: all the research was based on male biology.
- How she ended up with adrenal fatigue and total burnout.
- Why it is impossible to push the envelope in the sciences while working for government organizations.
- The difference between the female hormonal cycle and the female biorhythm.
- What the four phases of the biorhythm cycle are: the Shed Phase, the Plants Phase, the Bloom Phase, and the Grow Phase.
- The key: to go with the flow of your body.
- A biohack for the first phase: cold thermogenesis and mindfulness practice.
- Why the female biorhythm is a huge biohack that sets women apart for success.
- How the ketogenic diet can be beneficial in certain phases and harmful in others.
- The technology that Kayla has patented in the past year to go live in 2022.
- Why biohacking is more important for women than men.
- How it is never too late or too early for women to learn about their biorhythm.
- An even more underserved people group: the trans community.
- Why you have to develop a system that aligns with your specific biorhythm.
- Your special discount code: APKayla.
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