Every day, I shift between strategy and execution, guiding a team that depends on me to make clear decisions. The constant pressure takes its toll. Stress lingers, energy dips at the wrong moment, and brain fog has a way of showing up when clarity is most needed. I feel this even more with the added demands of being a working mom and hosting a podcast, where I have to be sharp, present and on my toes no matter what else is happening in my day.
I've been in the entrepreneurship game long enough to spot when something big is coming. And I'm telling you right now: I believe biohacking isn't just another wellness fad. It's a legitimate business strategy that's giving smart entrepreneurs a massive competitive edge. The numbers don't lie: why entrepreneurs need this now Eighty-seven percent of entrepreneurs deal with mental health issues versus just 48% of regular people. But here's the real kicker - it's not just stress. I think it's about trying to maintain peak performance while your body systematically breaks down under the demands of building something meaningful.
Going into the retreat, I knew I would be in the minority regarding my fitness level. What I didn't realize was that the other retreat attendees would predominantly be women. As a queer person, this is always a welcome surprise, but I found the discrepancy interesting. Do men not take a holistic approach to well-being in the same way women do?
Welcome to Dave Asprey's 2025 Biohacking Conference: a symposium of tech bros, wellness influencers, psychonauts, and scientists, all hoping to thwart the ravages of time with unorthodox—and often unproven—medical treatments.