In this conversation, Larissa and Malerie explore the concept of biohacking on a budget, emphasizing that optimizing health doesn't require expensive gadgets. They discuss various free and low-cost strategies for improving health and longevity, including building effective morning and evening routines, the importance of community and accountability, and the power of gratitude and mindfulness practices. The episode concludes with key takeaways and encouragement for listeners to start implementing these practices in their daily lives.

Takeaways:

• Biohacking doesn't have to be expensive.

• Start simple and stack your wins.

• Consistency beats expensive gadgets every single time.

• The best biohack is the one you will actually do.

• Health is wealth, you don't need a big budget.

• Eliminating the bad is often more powerful than adding the good.

• Community and joy are underrated biohacks.

• You can do this anywhere, just bring a backpack.

• Gratitude practice boosts your mood and reduces stress.

• You already have everything you need to start today.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

08:09 Building a Morning Routine

17:58 Daily Habits for Health Optimization

28:02 Evening Routines and Wind Down Practices

37:50 Biohacking on a Budget

48:00 Cost-Saving Health Strategies

19:53 Grounding and Its Benefits

21:59 Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief

24:01 Meditation and Heart Rate Variability

26:55 The Power of Gratitude

28:59 The Role of Accountability Partners

29:57 Finding Joy in Daily Life

31:57 Cold Showers and Stress Resilience

33:58 The Benefits of Reading Before Bed

35:56 Walking for Health and Longevity

38:21 Low-Cost Hacks for Health

48:45 Building a Sample Morning Routine

59:21 Key Takeaways and Community Support