81. Davinia Taylor: Biohacking Your Way Out of Addiction

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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For years, Davinia Taylor was put on antidepressants, called bipolar, and struggled with alcoholism. The truth? She was just dopamine seeking and underfed. In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, host Gary Brecka sits down with Davinia Taylor, author and wellness advocate, to discuss her incredible 15-year journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a biohacking expert. Don’t miss this transformative story that could change how you view mental health and wellness! Connect with Davinia Taylor: Listen to Davinia Taylor’s "Hack Your Health" podcast weekly on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zPe4qR For more information on Davinia Taylor: https://linkpop.com/daviniataylor Follow Davinia Taylor on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4dajmeX Follow Davinia Taylor on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f6z7VX 00:00 Intro of Show and Guest 04:22 Davinia Taylor as a Recovering Alcoholic (15 Years Sobriety) 06:20 Dopamine’s Role in Addiction and Recovery 07:35 WillPowders and their Ingredients 10:50 Davinia's Biohacking Journey 16:35 Global Addiction of Ultra-Processed Foods 22:09 Commercial Farming vs. Sustainable Organic Farming 26:19 From Counting Calories to Counting Chemicals 31:42 Davinia's Morning Routine 36:37 Concept of “Fat-Fasting” 44:09 Carnivorous Diet 46:24 Fallacy of Medications 49:58 D.U.T.C.H. Test 54:40 Dopamine Dysregulation 56:06 Dopamine in Autism Spectrum Disorders 01:05:38 Medical Advancements (through AI, Big Data) 01:08:53 Women’s Non-Responsiveness to Glucose (35+) 01:12:34 Final Question: “What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?” Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: https://bit.ly/3L5k8hl Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: https://bit.ly/4cMDGm7 Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program: https://bit.ly/3ROGPd6 Join our FREE 3-Day Ultimate Cold Plunge Challenge. Register now for exclusive access!: https://bit.ly/3zFjgxb PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl EIGHT SLEEP - Use code “GARY” to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - Use code “ULTIMATE10” for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/4cJdJE7 Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download “The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka” podcast on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm a recovering alcoholic so bad now what I didn't realize when I first got sober
0:04.9	was the fact I was just dopamine seeking I didn't do it to be indulgent I did it because it
0:09.8	actually made me function better until it didn't I I've been put on antidepressants, I've been
0:14.8	called bipolar, I was just underfed. I didn't have enough fuel in my brain to be a
0:21.6	mom or be my best self.
0:23.4	I like what you're saying too, you said I didn't have enough fuel in my brain.
0:25.8	You didn't say I didn't have enough calories.
0:27.6	No.
0:28.6	But now I've got other ways to sort of find that dopamine because basically I've always thought
0:32.4	I didn't have enough
0:33.1	willpower and actually I just didn't have the right ingredients in my brain.
0:36.2	So many times we have nutrient deficiencies and they express themselves as certain
0:40.6	conditions you know like you were talking about dopamine, we used to have a
0:43.7	saying that the absence of dopamine is the presence of addiction. And not because people
0:49.5	are necessarily seeking a high, They're seeking. They're seeking. You win. Hey guys, welcome back to the Ultimate Human Podcast.
1:06.0	I'm your host, Human Biologist Gary Brecker, where we go down the road of everything anti-aging, biohacking, longevity, and everything in
1:15.0	a aging biohacking longevity and everything in between. And today the London version of the ultimate human biohacking podcast
1:20.0	is with an English actress author author, and wellness advocate,
1:24.0	Divinia Taylor.
1:25.4	Welcome to the podcast, Divinia.
1:26.8	Welcome to London.
1:27.7	What do you think of the beautiful weather?
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