Tess Talks

Peptides, Dopamine & Biohacking Your Brain with Lucas Aoun

Tess Talks

Show Notes

Peptides are everywhere right now — but what actually are they, do they work, and what are the risks nobody’s talking about? This week on Tess Talks, Tess sits down with Lucas Aoun, biohacker, naturopath and supplement formulator, for a deep dive into peptides, dopamine, nootropics, brain fog, burnout, blood testing, social media overstimulation and the modern habits potentially destroying our energy, focus and motivation. Lucas also breaks down hidden nutrient deficiencies, liver health, nervous system regulation and the biohacks he personally uses to optimise performance, productivity and longevity.

In this episode: Everything you need to know about peptides The biggest peptide mistakes people are making The hidden risks & dangers of peptides GLP-1s, fat loss injections & weight loss culture Nootropics for focus, productivity, confidence & brain fog Dopamine addiction, porn & social media overstimulation Why so many people feel exhausted, flat & burnt out Blood test myths + the markers you should actually check The hidden supplement deficiencies impacting your health Why “normal” blood work doesn’t always mean optimal The liver health blindspot most people overlook Gut health, serotonin & nervous system regulation Biohacking tools for sleep, recovery & cognitive performance AI, modern life & why authenticity matters more than ever

As always, this episode is designed to ignite curiosity and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare practitioner before making changes to your health routine.

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