Health Leaders
Cycle Breakers: Leaders Rewriting Women’s Health Rules
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                      “Women are not small men.” Dr. Stacy Sims
Dr. Stacy T. Sims, MSc, PhD (b. 1973), is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist specializing in women's health and performance. A former elite cyclist and triathlete, she earned her PhD from Stanford (2012).
She advocates female-specific training, accounting for menstrual cycles, contraception, and menopause. Author of ROAR (2016), over 100 papers, and a 2019 TEDx speaker.
Senior Research Associate at Auckland University of Technology; consults for U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Cycling, Tonal, and WILD.AI. Empowers active women via Website: drstacysims.com.
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“Food is not just fuel, it's information. It talks to your DNA and tells it what to do.” Dr. Mark Hyman
Dr. Mark Hyman, MD (b. 1959), is a practicing family physician, 15-time New York Times bestselling author, and leading advocate for functional medicine, which addresses root causes of chronic disease through diet, lifestyle, and environment. Founder and director of The UltraWellness Center in Massachusetts, he served as head of strategy and innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine until 2023 and is chairman of the Food Fix Campaign. Host of the top-ranked podcast The Doctor's Farmacy (250+ million downloads), Hyman has testified before the U.S. Senate and advised the White House on health policy. Website:https://drhyman.com/
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                      "Exercise is the most powerful longevity drug we have." Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, PhD (b. 1978), is an American biomedical scientist, nutrition expert, and health educator specializing in aging, cancer, and metabolism. She earned her PhD in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (2012), with postdoctoral training at the Salk Institute. Founder of FoundMyFitness, she translates complex research into actionable health insights via podcasts, premium reports, and videos—reaching millions on platforms like YouTube and Joe Rogan’s show.
Renowned for evidence-based advocacy of micronutrient density, sauna use, exercise, and time-restricted eating, her work bridges molecular biology and lifestyle interventions. She has published in journals like Cell Metabolism and Nature Cell Biology.
Website: foundmyfitness.com
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                      “Superhuman morning: sunlight, breathwork, cold plunge, movement." Gary Brecka
Gary Brecka (b. 1970) is a human biologist, biohacker, and longevity expert with over 20 years in functional medicine. A former mortality-modeling specialist in the insurance industry—predicting lifespans from bloodwork and data—he co-founded 10X Health System and now leads The Ultimate Human platform, offering science-backed protocols for peak performance. Known for transforming UFC CEO Dana White's health, he hosts a top podcast and advises athletes, CEOs, and celebrities via biohacking, breath work, and nutrition. Website: theultimatehuman.com
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                      "Emotions are the voice of your biology—listen to them, but don't let them drive the car." Dr. Andrew Huberman
Dr. Andrew Huberman, PhD (b. 1975), is an American neuroscientist, tenured professor in neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine, and host of the Huberman Lab podcast (launched 2021), which explores science-based tools for health, performance, and neuroplasticity. Son of Argentine physicist Bernardo Huberman, he earned a BA from UC Santa Barbara (1998), MA from UC Berkeley (2000), and PhD in neuroscience from UC Davis (2004), followed by postdoctoral work at Stanford. His lab focuses on brain circuits, vision regeneration, stress, and anxiety interventions; he's published in top journals like Nature and Cell, and received the 2017 Cogan Award for vision research. Website: hubermanlab.com
 

