Show Notes
Welcome to Hack You! In this first episode, we sit down together to set the tone for what this podcast is all about. Hack You is the centre of optimised health and wellness—a space where we break down the systems, habits, and mental models that drive high performance and long-term wellbeing.
We get into why we started the show, the types of conversations we want to have, and some of the core themes we’ll be exploring—from stress adaptation and nervous system regulation to discipline, discomfort, and the science behind sustainable change.
We have so much in store to show you all, so make sure you're subscribed to not miss an episode.
Timestamps: 00:00 Launching Hack You Media and shifting into podcasting 04:01 Hitting 30 and realising the body needs more attention 07:45 Reworking training volume to boost energy and recovery 09:09 Stem cells, new protocols, and surprising biohacks 11:04 Rethinking food choices after learning from experts 12:24 A mind-opening conversation about gene-hacking 13:38 Microdosing Cialis and how it became part of the routine 17:29 Why some health habits remain taboo when they shouldn’t be 19:30 What younger Mike would be shocked to learn today 21:35 From strict tracking to intuitive, flexible eating 26:42 Realising he didn’t need steroids or the stage to succeed 29:33 Exploring cutting-edge treatments like exosomes 31:20 Why they launched Hack You as a niche platform 32:17 Limitations of mainstream guests and building a new lane 34:01 Unpacking food industry lies and why truth matters 38:32 Making expert info accessible for real long-term change
*Disclaimer* Nothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.
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