Hacking Your Health

Hacking Your Health
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Hacking Your Health Podcast with Ben Canning and Dave Kennedy - Two guys setting out to hack body, mind, business and beyond. We are here to provide a single source, b******t free guide to understanding your body and how you can live better, for longer.

  1. Ozempic/GLP-1 Breakthroughs, Sleep Wins, VBT Strength Beat 1RM, Fiber Fix for Longevity

    NOV 4

    Ozempic/GLP-1 Breakthroughs, Sleep Wins, VBT Strength Beat 1RM, Fiber Fix for Longevity

    In this episode, Ben and Dave discuss various topics related to health, fitness, and personal anecdotes. They explore the importance of sleep, the role of motivation and accountability in workouts, and the innovations in health technology, including wearables and GLP-1 medications. The conversation also touches on the significance of fiber as a staple supplement and the mind-body connection in achieving fitness goals. Takeaways AI can't fix microphone problems. DHA and Pregnalone can optimize testosterone therapy. The global biohacking market is projected to grow significantly. Sleep is crucial for recovery and productivity. Gamification can enhance workout motivation. Velocity-based training is more effective than one rep max. Fiber is essential for overall health and should be a staple supplement. GLP-1 medications can help reduce cravings for substances. Thinking about workouts can enhance strength gains. Positive thinking can lead to better health outcomes. Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    42 min
  2. The Truth About Getting Fit After 40: Jason’s We Hack Health Journey

    NOV 1

    The Truth About Getting Fit After 40: Jason’s We Hack Health Journey

    We sit with Jason to unpack how a lifelong lifter shifted from volume and “eat everything” to patient nutrition, better sleep, and smarter training, dropping from 277 to under 200 without losing himself. Strength holds, health markers improve, and the mindset around age flips from limit to leverage. • moving from bro splits and high volume to higher frequency with lower volume • focusing on body composition instead of scale-only goals • building a sustainable deficit with high protein and precise tracking • prioritizing sleep, sobriety, therapy, and stress management • reframing plateaus as data and progress as long-term • keeping strength while cutting and why definition looks “bigger” • challenging age myths and choosing daily standards • using community, curiosity, and coaching to individualize plans Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    40 min
  3. AI Meets Wearables, Health Gets Smarter - but is this a good thing?

    OCT 21

    AI Meets Wearables, Health Gets Smarter - but is this a good thing?

    We explore how wearables and AI are colliding with training and recovery, why trimming junk volume can accelerate gains, and how lifestyle patterns like the Amish offer a blueprint for lower obesity and better longevity. We also stress sleep fundamentals, data privacy tradeoffs, and a training split that actually fits life. • Oura’s funding shift toward a health operating system • Data privacy lessons from 23andMe and acceptable risk • Wearable accuracy limits and calorie burn myths • Using trends over single data points for decisions • Legs push pull split to manage fatigue and recovery • Cutting junk volume for better muscle and less pain • AI-assisted bloodwork review for clearer insights • Amish lifestyle patterns and obesity comparisons • Sleep maxing hype versus proven fundamentals • Eccentric tempo research and practical training takeaways Check us out on Discord Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    52 min

  4. OCT 21

    GLP-1s, Protein Hype, and Smarter Lifting: A No-BS Guide to Modern Health - The Weekly Patch

    We lay out ten high-signal finds in health, tech, and performance, from Costco GLP‑1 access and a retatrutide preview to why three-minute rests build more muscle and when tempo actually matters. Along the way, we call out protein label traps, safer hair-loss strategies, and the sleep tech that moved our numbers. • new weekly format of ten curated topics • personal nutrition updates and adherence struggles • GLP‑1 basics, benefits, risks, and muscle preservation • early look at retatrutide’s multi-agonist profile • finasteride cognitive risks and lower-risk hair options • protein marketing versus amino acid quality • essential amino acids versus protein in maintenance • Whole Foods October reset and group accountability • three-minute rest intervals for hypertrophy • practical splits, supersets, and cooling tools • tempo as a teaching tool, not a hypertrophy hack • Eight Sleep gains in HRV and resting heart rate • evolving from 1RM chasing to sustainable strength • omega‑3s for soreness and recovery Check us out on discord Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    49 min
  5. Time-Machine Exploit: 47-Year-Old Me > 17-Year-Old Me (Rogue 1,000-lb Hack)

    OCT 20

    Time-Machine Exploit: 47-Year-Old Me > 17-Year-Old Me (Rogue 1,000-lb Hack)

    We chase a “time machine” by trading miles for iron, building a year-long plan, and trusting coaching, recovery, and form to carry a 1,014 lb total. Bench stumbles, squat redeems, deadlift seals a lifetime PR while we reframe aging as a project, not a fate. • why a clear goal turns effort into progress • coaching as accountability and feedback • shifting from cardio volume to strength focus • periodized blocks for squat, bench, and deadlift • daily video reviews and form cues • recovery as the real driver of adaptation • fueling performance over aesthetics with carbs • handling rejection and using failure to learn • meet day adjustments and mindset under pressure • environment, community, and family support • adding 232 lb to the total at 47 • next phase: reveal the physique built beneath Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    46 min

  6. SEP 2

    Breaking Backs and Shattering Limits: DDP's Journey to Championship Gold

    Diamond Dallas Page shares his inspiring journey from breaking his back at 42 to becoming WCW Heavyweight World Champion just one year later, proving that belief in yourself can overcome seemingly impossible odds. • Breaking his back at 42 only to become World Champion the following year • The power of mentorship from wrestling legends like Dusty Rhodes and Jake "The Snake" Roberts • How writing down "I will be world champion in five years or less" manifested into reality • The difference between those who say "I believe it when I see it" versus those who "believe it because they see it" • Visualization and speaking goals into reality as keys to achieving success • The truth about wrestling's physical demands and why it's predetermined, not fake • How Hulk Hogan recognized DDP's potential before others saw it • Transforming personal success lessons into helping others through DDP Yoga Go to hackingyourhealth.com and sign up for our email list to hear stories about wrestling legends, overcoming adversity, and transforming your health. Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    35 min

  7. AUG 28

    Nutrition for Performance: The Science Behind the Supplements

    DDP and his team dive into the science and philosophy behind their supplement line, revealing how each product is designed to counteract America's declining food quality while optimizing performance and recovery. • Creating products they personally use and continuously refining formulations based on emerging research • New plant-based protein combining multiple organic sources to deliver complete amino acid profiles for optimal muscle synthesis • Challenging the myth that bodies can only absorb 20-30 grams of protein at once • How sleep quality dramatically impacts everything from cognitive function to muscle recovery and disease prevention • Pre-workout supplement designed with sustained-release caffeine, nootropics, and GABA for all-day benefits • Importance of reading ingredients and avoiding ultra-processed foods, GMOs (now sometimes labeled "bio essential") • The surprising impact of hydration on performance—2% dehydration can reduce performance by 20% Go to HackingYourHealth.com and sign up for our email list to hear more stories about wrestling, overcoming adversity, and optimizing your health. Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    39 min

  8. AUG 26

    From WWE to Wellness: Diamond Dallas Page's Health Journey

    WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page joins hosts Ben Canning and Dave Kennedy to discuss preventative health, fitness after 60, and their new plant protein product. The trio explores how proper nutrition and training techniques can dramatically impact quality of life at any age. • DDP shares his philosophy of preventative maintenance through training, mindset, and pure nutrition • The three key factors for healthy aging: cardiovascular health, bone density/muscle mass, and grip strength • How protein intake directly supports these three longevity factors • The "blueberry glow" effect and importance of antioxidants in nutrition • DDP's evolving nutritional needs as he's aged from 12 eggs daily to more plant-based options • Blood flow restriction training with "power cuffs" transforms workout effectiveness • Simple techniques for maintaining mobility and independence as we age • The importance of proper form and technique over heavy weights • How processed foods and modern convenience eating habits negatively impact health • Dave's journey to achieving his "beach body" through nutrition science and consistency Go to hackingyourhealth.com and sign up for our email list to hear stories about wrestling legends, overcoming adversity, and transforming your health. Support the show Check out Overclock and Protein Protocol here Want to know more about coaching? Book a call with Ben here Where to find us We Hack Health: Twitter We Hack Health: Instagram We Hack Health: Discord

    21 min
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Hacking Your Health Podcast with Ben Canning and Dave Kennedy - Two guys setting out to hack body, mind, business and beyond. We are here to provide a single source, b******t free guide to understanding your body and how you can live better, for longer.

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  • Creator
    Hacking Your Health
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Hacking Your Health
  • Show Website
    Hacking Your Health

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