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🎙️ Episode 16: Biohacking for High Performing Entrepreneurs. The Health Advantage You’re Missing

• Grant Hutchby • Season 1 • Episode 16

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What if your energy, clarity, and performance had nothing to do with motivation and everything to do with biology?

This week’s episode is ripped straight from Chapter 5 of The Carnivore Entrepreneur: Healthy Body and it’s one of the most actionable and transformative chapters in the book. We're diving into real-world biohacking for entrepreneurs who want to feel better, lead better, and build true wealth.

This isn’t Silicon Valley nonsense. No tracking apps. No implants. No overpriced gimmicks.

This is about getting back in control of your biology, so your Body, Mind, and Bank Account finally work together.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • The 6 Biohacking Principles every entrepreneur should master
  • A real-world timeline of what worked and when (including sauna, fasting, breathwork, cold exposure, supplements, SAD lights)
  • Why most high performers are under-hydrated, under-recovered, and overstimulated
  • A 7-day challenge to transform how you feel in less than 15 minutes a day
  • How to shift your state on command (and stop reacting to stress)
  • What cold water and morning light do to your dopamine, focus, and discipline
  • Why this isn’t just about health, it’s about wealth, leadership, and power

If you’re a successful entrepreneur who’s stuck, fatigued, unfocused, or simply not operating at your full potential. This episode gives you an edge most competitors will never have.

⚡️ You don’t need more hustle. You need more cellular energy, more mental resilience, and a body that’s built to perform.

The truth? When your body works better, your mind works better and your business explodes.

🎯 Resources mentioned in this episode include the Performance Plate, 12-Week Sprint Plan, and Focus & Flow Journal.
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  • 🥩 Performance Plate Framework — Click Here
  • 🏋️‍♂️ One-&-Done Savage Set + 3 Cheat Sheets — Click Here
  • 🧠 Focus & Flow Journal — Click Here
  • 📈 12-Week Results Sprint Plan — Click Here
  • 📆 Weekly PowerSprint Planner — Click Here

Plug these tools into your routine, share the wins with a fellow Carnivore Entrepreneur, and keep building true wealth on your terms, with strength, energy & purpose.

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Chapter Five, which health investments actually pay off for busy entrepreneurs like you? Let's talk about biohacking. Now, I know biohacking sounds like something out of Silicon Valley or a Tim Ferriss podcast. It feels like a tech bro with a chip implanted in his wrist about to lecture you on how to live forever. But here's the truth, biohacking is just taking full control of your biology so you can show up with more energy, more focus and more power in every part of your life. And no, it's not about gadgets and gimmicks. It's about doing simple things consistently that keep your mind sharp, your body energised, and your business moving forward, my first steps into biohacking a real timeline. I didn't start biohacking with a perfect routine or a spreadsheet of hacks. It happened gradually. Each step came as a response to how I was feeling and what I needed to perform better. Here's how it unfolded. 2002 sauna. This was my first introduction to what would later be called biohacking. I didn't even realise what I was doing back then. I just knew I felt clearer, calmer and stronger after a sauna. It helped me relax after training, sleep deeper and I feel like I'd hit reset mentally. I didn't understand the science at the time, I just knew I needed it. Two decades later, I still use it multiple times a week to boost recovery, relax my nervous system and think clearer. 2018 fasting, this one changed everything. I started fasting to drop body fat, but what shocked me was how it lit up my brain within days, I felt sharper, faster, more productive, no more. Afternoon crashes. It's no surprise, this was the same year that we launched our first business. I don't think that was a coincidence. Since then, I've played with different types of fasting. Some days it's just water and salt. Other times, I'll include small amounts of calories, 50 to 100 like coffee, bone broth or a bit of milk. Occasionally, I use fast mimicking eating 500 to 1000 calories of mostly fat to give the body a rest from digestion while staying in a fat burning state, ketosis. There's no perfect version. It's about giving your body a break and finding what works for your lifestyle. The clarity, energy and mental edge it gives me is a game changer. 2019, breath work and priming. I first discovered the power of breath work and priming at a Tony Robbins UPW event. I left that week buzzing. Since then, I've practised intentional breathing every morning before workouts, meetings or deep work. It's become my way of setting the time for the day, just a few minutes, and I'm focused, grounded and in control. The state shift has made me a better leader, husband and operator. 2022 sad light and morning light therapy. Living in the UK, especially in winter, means dark mornings and low mood if you're not careful, I started using a sad light daily 15 minutes while I journal or do breath work. The difference in mood, motivation and alertness was instant. No more sluggish starts now, when the sun's out early, I go outside when it's not I've got my my light game changer, 2023, cold showers. I'll be honest, this one took some mental strength. I started with 32nd bursts at the end of warm showers, brutal at first, but within days, the post shower High was addictive. Cold exposure forced me to breathe, calm down and take control of my state. It's now a daily practice to build resilience and get my brain firing before a big task, 2024 ice baths. This was the final boss. At first they felt unbearable. Now they're non negotiable. The impact on my recovery, mental clarity and mood is unmatched. I feel like I've taken control of my nervous system every time I get in for high pressure entrepreneurs, this is the physical version of switching into beast mode. These weren't just health upgrades. Each one made me sharper in business, stronger in life, and more connected to how I want to live. None of it happened overnight. Every step raised my baseline. Now I'm performing at a level I didn't even think was possible a few years ago, and this chapter is your shortcut to do the same without taking 20 years to figure it out. The carnivore entrepreneurs bio hacking framework, this isn't about hacks for the sake of it. It's about building a body and brain that perform under pressure, that delivers results on demand. Let's break it down into six principles I live by. You can start by applying them immediately. Principle one, cold exposure, more than just a cool trick, whether it's a cold shower or ice bath, I do some kind of cold exposure virtually every morning. It boosts energy, sharpens focus, increases dopamine, and more importantly, it. Teaches you how to face discomfort head on, eat the frog and do not procrastinate. That's an entrepreneurial skill in itself. A study in the PLOS One 2018 found cold exposure can increase dopamine levels by up 250% improving mood, focus and motivation. Top tip, avoid cold right after training, to give your muscles a few hours to recover. First, for optimal growth. Principle two, sauna for performance and longevity. I've used saunas for over 20 years. I think better. Feel calmer and recover faster every time I come out regular sauna has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress and increase hormone levels. Research from ageing research reviews 2018 shows frequent sauna use improves longevity, heart health and post excise recovery bonus, the Nordic cycle, hot, cold contrast. This is a game changer, alternating two to three rounds between sauna and ice bath or cold shower does more than just wake you up. It super charges your circulation, activates heat and cold shock proteins and makes you mentally bulletproof. Studies from temperature, multidisciplinary biomedical journal, 2015 and frontiers in physiology, 2018 show that contrast therapy improves vascular function, which is circulation of oxygen, boosts immune response, not getting sick, enhances muscle recovery, helps you get stronger, stimulates both heat shock proteins for cell repair and cold shock proteins for anti inflammatory benefits and mood regulation, you walk out feeling like a different person, energised, calm and clear. The physical effects are powerful, but the mindset shift is what really hits you start your day knowing you already done something hard, the rest is easy. From there, principle three, strategic supplementation. Supplements aren't magic. They are strategic tools. I cover this in detail in chapter four, but here's the short list I stick to consistently creating monohydrate for strength cognition and cellular energy. Omega threes for brain performance and inflammation, vitamin D and k2 for immune health and hormonal balance, magnesium glycinate for sleep recovery and muscle relaxation, hydrogen water optimal, but powerful. See Chapter Four for more. And yes, DNA matters too. I follow Gary breakfast advice and have had methylation tests done. It revealed specific supplements I need based on my genetics, worth doing with the right support. Do your research and find a good test with support to explain the results to you. Principle four, breath work for state control. Most people wait until they're stressed, to start breathing deeply. I do it first thing every morning. My practice blends Tony Robbins is priming technique and Gary grippers deep breathing. It clears my head, fires up my nervous system and gets me locked in before the day even starts. Here's my Ruth routine. Sit tall with good posture, pump your arms up and down while breathing through your nose 30 reps. Breathe in as arms go up and out. As you pump your arms down, take 15 to 20 deep breaths, one after the other, getting as much air in as possible. Fill the lungs completely on the last breath, hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Exhale fully, hold on empty for as long as possible. Repeat for three rounds. Principle five, optimise hydration and electrolyte. Water alone isn't enough. I start every day with 500 ml of water plus Celtic sea salt, and throughout the day, I sip on hydrogen water with added electrolytes, sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium. It's a simple bio hack that improves energy, muscle function and mental clarity without stimulants. A 2019 study published in the Journal of International Society of sports nutrition, confirmed electrolytes improve hydration and reduce fatigue in physically and mentally demanding environments. Principle six, morning light or sad light therapy every morning 15 minutes in front of my sad light. It's a non negotiable sad stands for seasonal affective disorder, and a sad light is basically a specialised full spectrum lamp designed to mimic natural sunlight. It helps regulate your body's internal clock and boost mood, especially crucial during the darker months, or if you're up before sunrise, like I am most days living in the UK, mornings are dark for half the year. This light signals to your brain, wake up, be alert, get to work. Studies from the Journal of Clinical sleep medicine show that light exposure within 30 minutes of waking improves mood, circadian rhythm, sleep quality and cognitive performance. Basically, your brain starts firing on all cylinders much earlier in the day. No excuses. You've got 15 minutes while you stretch journal or sip your water, plug it in, point it towards your face at a slight angle, not directly in your eyes, and get it done. It works, and it's one of the simplest high performance habits you'll ever build. Shout out to mark Kehoe, who recommended this to me back in 2022 mark at the time of writing this, as an osteopath for Premier League football team, Brighton and Hove Albion, common concerns I hear and how to think differently. Biohacking sounds complicated, nope. Cold water, breath work, sorting your water, you're already halfway there. I don't have time. Every strategy here takes less than 15 minutes. Most save you time by boosting energy focus and decision making. Can this really help me financially? Yes, because when you perform better, you lead better, you think sharper, you make smarter calls. That's how you build wealth. Why this matters for entrepreneurs. You're not just buyer hacking to be healthy. You're doing it to lead better, think clearer, and perform like a savage every day. These tools aren't fluff. They're strategic upgrades for your entrepreneurial engine, whether you're pitching deals, leading a team or building a legacy, biohacking gives you the physical and mental edge to keep winning. That's why we do it be a winner. Your seven day biohacking challenge. Here's your simple plan to get started. Day one, cold shower, one to three minutes. Day two, add sea salt to water. Day three, deep breathing routine, five to 10 minutes. Day Four, take your core supplement stack. Day five, do your morning light routine. Day six, try a sauna if you can. Day seven, reflect, review and journal your results. You're not committing to a lifestyle yet. You're testing what it feels like to perform at a higher level. Each of these bio hacks isn't just about health. They're energy multipliers for your entrepreneurial output, the sharper your mind, the stronger your body, the more powerful your business decisions. Biohacking is your unfair advantage. Biohacking isn't about being healthier. It's about having more energy, sharper focus, better moods and faster recovery. It's about wealth. When your body performs, your mind performs, and when your mind performs, your business grows. This is the edge you've been missing. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. You are a carnivore, entrepreneur. Live life how it was supposed to be, lived on your terms with strength, energy and purpose, I'll see you on the next episode. You.