• Why Your Best Ideas Happen In The Shower
    Jan 13 2026

    Most people think better focus comes from pushing harder or managing distractions with willpower. In reality, constant digital input quietly blocks the mental state where insight, clarity, and recovery happen.


    Colin Corby is a technologist, TEDx speaker, and endurance athlete who helps professionals build healthier, more sustainable relationships with technology without abandoning it.


    What You Will Learn
    • Why “just put your phone down” doesn’t work
    • How environment drives phone habits more than discipline
    • Why your best ideas often arrive offline
    • How constant input affects stress, sleep, and energy
    • What a “business athlete” mindset looks like in real life
    • Simple ways to protect focus without falling behind at work
    • Small changes that improve recovery and cognitive performance


    Chapters:

    00:10 Introduction and the hidden cost of digital overload
    00:46 Why now is the tipping point for technology
    01:00 AI, outsourcing thinking, and human skill loss
    06:58 How screens affect long-term health and aging
    10:59 Why human connection still matters most
    16:04 Why “just put your phone down” doesn’t work
    20:10 Why your best ideas happen offline
    23:38 What it means to be a business athlete
    26:34 Practical steps to reclaim focus and recovery
    33:21 What parents can do for the next generation
    38:36 Designing healthier rules for digital life
    41:29 Where to learn more from Colin


    Connect with Colin
    https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com


    Explore Leadership Biology™ insights, speaking, coaching, and free high-performance tools at ⁠https://JoeSteele.com⁠


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    43 mins
  • Why Stress Persists After The Threat Is Gone
    Jan 6 2026

    Stress and anxiety often linger long after a situation has passed. For many people, the body continues to react as if danger is still present, even when life looks calm on the surface.


    Amy Vincze is an EFT Tapping expert and founder of the Soar with Tapping app, with over 20 years in wellness and 16 years focused on tapping.


    • How stress and anxiety can reflect ongoing threat responses
    • What’s happening when the amygdala stays on high alert
    • Why the body reacts before conscious thought kicks in
    • How safety signaling can help the brain de-escalate
    • Why patterns in stress responses repeat over time


    Chapters

    00:00 – Stress, Anxiety, and the Threat Response
    00:27 – Treating Symptoms vs Root Triggers
    00:38 – What Stress Looks Like Under the Surface
    07:39 – What EFT Tapping Is
    12:52 – What’s Happening in the Brain
    14:21 – Patterns Playing Out in Daily Life
    15:38 – What a First Session Looks Like
    20:17 – Habits Between Sessions
    21:27 – How the App Guides People
    24:10 – Sleep, Focus, and Consistency
    25:24 – Best Time of Day to Practice
    27:12 – Technology, AI, and the Future
    28:59 – Journaling, Meditation, and Support Tools
    30:40 – Supporting Someone Who’s Struggling
    31:22 – One Idea to Remember
    32:35 – Where to Learn More


    Guest Links

    https://www.soarwithtapping.com
    https://www.soarwithtapping.com/podcast-special


    Connect With Joe

    Explore Leadership Biology™ insights, speaking, coaching, and free high-performance tools at ⁠https://JoeSteele.com⁠


    Follow Hacked To Health for weekly science-backed ways to feel younger, longer.


    Note: This episode includes personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not intended as medical advice. Individual results vary, and listeners should consult qualified professionals for medical or mental health concerns.

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    34 mins
  • The Hidden Tissue Behind Your Pain
    Dec 16 2025

    Why This Conversation Matters
    Pain, tension, stress, and low energy often get blamed on muscles, joints, or “getting older.” But fascia — the connective tissue that holds everything together — tells a different story. When it tightens, dehydrates, or stores unprocessed stress, the entire body feels it.


    Aisha Rodrigue has helped tens of thousands unwind pain, emotional tension, and chronic stress through simple fascial maneuvers. Her work blends tissue health, nervous-system regulation, and everyday movement in a way anyone can apply.


    In This Episode, We Cover:
    • What fascia actually is — and why it behaves like the body’s operating system
    • How stress, emotions, and experience get stored in connective tissue
    • Why dehydration makes fascia tighten and create pain
    • How simple maneuvers can instantly calm the nervous system
    • The connection between fascia, safety, and emotional release
    • How environment, light, breath, and grounding shape tissue health
    • Aisha’s personal journey from four back surgeries → pain-free living
    • Why healing accelerates once the body feels safe and stress drops


    Chapters:

    00:00 – Why Fascia Might Be Behind Your Pain
    00:32 – What Fascia Actually Is
    02:00 – Fascia as Memory, Emotion, and Operating System
    04:42 – How Fascia Drives Stiffness, Fog, and Tension
    06:26 – Aisha’s Accident and Four Surgeries
    09:30 – Getting Out of Pain After 15 Years
    11:39 – How We Normalize Stress and Exhaustion
    14:01 – Medical Skepticism and New Acceptance
    18:10 – Who Comes to Human Garage
    18:21 – Seasons, Stress, and Emotional Patterns
    21:19 – Why Maneuvers Work First
    23:30 – The Ears Maneuver (Stress Reset)
    24:53 – Quick Fixes: Bloating, Migraines, Tension
    26:36 – Nature, Light, Grounding, and Fascia
    29:35 – The First Signs People Feel When Fascia Opens
    31:11 – Autism Story: First Words After 14 Years
    35:02 – What They See in Large Group Sessions
    37:41 – Nature First, Tech Second
    39:53 – Worldwide Travel, Free Classes, Community
    42:44 – Where to Learn More


    Connect with Aisha:
    https://humangarage.net
    YouTube: Human Garage
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humangarage


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    Weekly science-backed ways to feel younger, longer.


    Explore Leadership Biology™:
    Speaking, coaching, and high-performance tools:
    https://JoeSteele.com

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    46 mins
  • Why Your Sexual Vitality Isn’t What It Used To Be
    Dec 9 2025

    Sexual vitality changes — but not for the reasons most people assume.
    If your desire, connection, or energy doesn’t feel the same, there are clear biological and relational explanations you’ve never been taught.

    Susan Bratton, the intimacy expert to millions, breaks down why your sex span shifts with blood flow, nitric oxide, hormones, stress patterns, communication, and relationship safety — and why “aging” is rarely the cause.


    You’ll learn:
    • What actually changes your sexual vitality
    • Why libido drops for reasons unrelated to age
    • How nitric oxide, hormones, and blood flow affect desire
    • What couples miss when intimacy feels “off”
    • Rejuvenation approaches for both men and women
    • How to rebuild confidence, connection, and pleasure at any age


    CHAPTERS
    00:38 — Intro to sex span
    01:29 — Susan’s story & mission
    04:51 — The fourth factor of longevity
    06:01 — How intimacy rebuilt her marriage
    11:55 — Blood flow, hormones & vitality
    14:10 — Why orgasms matter for brain health
    16:06 — Oxytocin, connection & aging
    17:12 — Libido myths
    19:08 — What couples misunderstand
    21:55 — Erotic play dates
    24:20 — Where to begin
    26:20 — Tracking sexual vitality
    29:46 — Women’s rejuvenation stack
    31:31 — Men’s rejuvenation stack
    33:50 — Nitric oxide & nutrition
    36:49 — Mouthwash, gut issues & NO
    38:19 — Exercise for sexual vitality
    39:48 — Labs that actually matter
    41:23 — AI & personalization
    44:49 — Susan’s long COVID recovery
    46:12 — Where to find Susan


    Get in touch with Susan:
    https://betterlover.com
    https://sexlifebucketlist.com
    https://getflowfree.com


    Get in touch with Joe:

    https://linktr.ee/joesteele


    Follow Hacked To Health for weekly science-backed ways to feel younger, longer.

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    47 mins
  • Is It Really Anxiety — Or Your Hormones?
    Dec 2 2025

    Most people don’t realize how often hormone issues show up as anxiety, irritability, brain fog, or feeling “off.” They’re often told everything is “normal” or handed a prescription — when the deeper problem is biological.


    Dr. Jill Stocker is a physician focused on hormone optimization and trauma-informed care. After being misdiagnosed for nearly 20 years, she became her own first patient and now helps others understand what their bodies are trying to tell them.


    You’ll learn why hormone imbalances mimic anxiety and depression, how trauma affects your stress response, why younger men and women are experiencing symptoms earlier than ever, the overlooked risks of TRT, and how to start feeling more like yourself again.


    Chapters

    00:00 — Welcome
    00:44 — Jill’s 20-year misdiagnosis journey
    04:52 — “I woke up to my life”
    06:36 — Why anxiety/depression are often hormone-related
    08:43 — Hormone imbalance in teens, 20s, 30s
    11:47 — Trauma and survival mode
    13:37 — TRT and fertility
    16:20 — Everyday vs. big-T trauma
    19:21 — How the WHI study misled women
    21:06 — Jill’s approach: safety + co-creation
    24:42 — How to talk to your doctor when you “feel off”
    27:21 — What a first visit feels like
    31:00 — Future of hormone + trauma care
    34:12 — Reclaiming your “Wild Self”
    35:39 — Connect with Dr. Jill
    36:00 — Closing


    Connect with Dr. Jill
    https://drjillstocker.com
    https://instagram.com/drjillstocker


    Connect with Joe
    https://linktr.ee/joesteele


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    36 mins
  • Your Cholesterol Is Lying to You — What Really Drives Heart Disease
    Nov 25 2025

    Most people think “normal” cholesterol means they’re safe. It doesn’t.


    In this episode, Joe and Angie break down why standard labs miss silent cardiovascular risk, how gut health and chronic stress damage your arteries long before symptoms show up, and which tests actually give you a real picture of what’s driving heart disease.


    • What “normal” cholesterol can hide — and the labs that reveal the real risk

    • How gut permeability and immune activation drive artery inflammation

    • The key tests your doctor likely isn’t ordering (ApoB, LP(a), hs-CRP, fasting insulin & more)

    • Why stress, sleep, processed food, and metabolic dysfunction rewire your risk

    • Simple daily moves that protect your heart: walking, strength, breathwork, sleep, and nature


    Chapters:

    00:19 — Why "normal" cholesterol can mislead you
    00:49 — The firefighter analogy: What cholesterol actually does
    01:19 — Angie’s 25 years in cardiac rehab
    02:05 — What cholesterol is really for in the body
    02:55 — Why standard cholesterol targets keep dropping
    03:27 — The “everyone should take a statin” mindset
    04:10 — The cardiovascular merry-go-round
    05:20 — Genetics: What role does it actually play?
    06:31 — Stress, processed food, and the real epidemic
    07:40 — Heart attacks in 30s–40s: Why it’s happening
    08:44 — Why lifestyle messaging is broken on purpose
    09:38 — The four pillars driving heart risk
    11:12 — What a new client experience looks like
    12:38 — Why stents aren’t a cure
    13:25 — What labs actually reveal root causes
    14:41 — Why doctors rarely address stress & inflammation
    16:11 — What “food deserts” mean for heart health
    17:18 — Symptoms that signal metabolic dysfunction
    18:40 — Leaky gut explained (simple + actionable)
    20:58 — The gut–immune–artery chain that drives plaque
    22:21 — How food sensitivities trigger inflammation
    24:32 — The leaky gut → inflammation → artery damage loop
    25:52 — Why you can’t out-exercise a bad diet
    27:41 — Muscle, longevity, and why nutrition comes first
    28:13 — Best exercise for heart health (walk after you eat)
    30:20 — The role of sleep + circadian rhythm
    32:24 — Which wearables and trackers actually matter
    34:49 — HRV: Why it beats steps for heart risk
    35:19 — How Angie builds personalized plans
    36:45 — The nervous system–heart connection
    38:10 — Why lifestyle is the ultimate “multi-system” fix
    39:40 — How to connect with Angie & work with her


    This is practical, science-backed prevention for anyone who doesn’t want their first “diagnosis” to be an event.


    Connect with Angie

    https://heartwellnesscoaching.com


    Connect with Joe

    https://linktr.ee/joesteele⁠


    Follow Hacked To Health for weekly biohacks to help you live younger, longer — and to help the show reach more people who need it.


    Listen on Spotify for the best experience.

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    38 mins
  • Self-Doubt Isn’t in Your Head — It’s in Your Body
    Nov 18 2025

    Self-doubt drains your energy, erodes your confidence, and disconnects you from who you really are. In this episode, clinical psychologist and integrative wellness expert Dr. Kelly Waggoner breaks down why we stop trusting ourselves — and how to rebuild inner clarity, confidence, and connection from the inside out.


    You’ll learn how to read the signals of your body, regulate your nervous system, understand the origins of self-doubt, and stop letting your “inner child” run your adult decisions.


    If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or disconnected, this conversation is a roadmap back to your truth.


    Chapters

    00:00 – Cold Open
    00:10 – Welcome & Episode Setup
    00:50 – How Inner Struggles Hold Us Back
    01:08 – What Self-Doubt Really Is
    02:39 – How We Change Over Time
    04:17 – Nervous System Regulation 101
    05:59 – Trauma, Safety & False Alarms
    08:20 – What Somatic Awareness Means
    10:04 – Why We Don’t Trust Ourselves
    12:07 – Inner Child Work Explained
    16:19 – The Inner Child Driving the Car
    17:54 – Path of Mastery & Authentic Living
    20:20 – Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Basics
    22:59 – Why Psychedelics Reconnect Us
    23:14 – What a Ketamine Session Looks Like
    25:36 – Misconceptions About Psychedelics
    28:35 – Regaining Ground in a Distracted World
    32:18 – Community as Medicine
    33:02 – The Tools Workshop Series
    34:27 – How Confidence Changes Relationships
    38:27 – Trusting the Process (Even When Lonely)
    39:31 – A Simple Daily Practice Using Food
    42:52 – How to Work with Kelly
    44:38 – Closing Thoughts


    Connect with Dr. Kelly:
    Instagram: @dr.kellywaggoner
    Wellspring 88: @wellspring88collective


    Connect with Joe:
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joesteele


    Follow Hacked to Health for weekly biohacks to help you live younger, longer.

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    45 mins
  • Your Bloodwork Has a Story
    Nov 11 2025

    Most people get a lab report and a shrug. In this episode, we unpack what “normal” really means, why your numbers are only half the story, and how trends reveal what’s working — or what’s quietly slipping. You’ll learn how to track direction, prepare better questions for your doctor, and focus on the five foundations that drive lasting energy and health.


    You’ll hear:
    • Why snapshots miss early warnings
    • How to read patterns instead of single results
    • When to test and what to retest
    • The five habits that keep health predictable
    • How to use labs for self-awareness, not anxiety


    Chapters:

    00 : 00 Intro • Why your bloodwork tells a story
    00 : 30 Joe kicks off — what does “staying well” really mean?
    00 : 48 Brent on the village doctor and the broken system
    03 : 40 Why healthcare isn’t built for optimization
    06 : 25 Health as a skill — the five things everyone should track
    11 : 03 When to start testing and why trends matter
    14 : 54 Early signals and self-awareness in your 30s
    17 : 01 Why your doctor only has 15 minutes (and how to prep better)
    19 : 25 Inside the Sage approach — turning labs into insight
    22 : 24 Wearables vs what really moves the needle
    24 : 02 The core five habits that cover 98 % of health
    28 : 39 Quick fixes vs long-term skills
    30 : 27 Genetics vs habits — what you can actually change
    33 : 06 Making functional medicine accessible to everyone
    35 : 28 How Sage fits alongside your doctor
    37 : 19 AI and pattern recognition in blood trends
    39 : 55 Interactive health data and future possibilities
    40 : 05 Data privacy and on-device security
    41 : 19 Wrap-up • How to start reading your own biology


    Follow Hacked to Health for weekly biohacks to help you live younger, longer.


    Connect with Brent: https://sagehealthspan.com

    Connect with Joe: ⁠https://linktr.ee/joesteele

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    42 mins