In this episode of No Stress, host Abigail Ireland speaks with Camilla Thompson, nutritionist, executive wellbeing coach, biohacking expert and author of Biohack Me, about stress, nervous system regulation and sustainable high performance. Camilla shares her own experience of burnout, chronic inflammation and mold-related illness, and explains why so many leaders and high achievers normalize symptoms like exhaustion, gut issues and anxiety until their body forces them to stop. Together, Abigail and Camilla explore how biohacking can support energy, recovery and resilience without becoming overwhelming or obsessive. They discuss the importance of sleep, nutrition, hydration, breathwork, mindset, movement and vagus nerve support, as well as why health optimization needs to be personal rather than one-size-fits-all. This episode is for anyone who wants to perform well, age well and feel more in control of their health without pushing their body past its limits. ⸻ What We Cover Camilla’s experience with burnout, mold illness and chronic inflammation Why high performers often ignore signs of stress How stress affects digestion, energy, hormones and resilience What biohacking really means in simple terms Why the nervous system needs to feel safe before the body can heal The role of breathwork, humming, cold exposure and meditation Why tracking can be helpful but should not replace body awareness How mindset supports healing, aging and long-term wellbeing ⸻ Key Takeaways • Stress often becomes normalized before it becomes a problem • High performance is not sustainable without recovery • Gut issues, fatigue and anxiety can be signs of nervous system overload • Biohacking should start with the basics, not expensive tools • What works for one person may not work for another • Breathwork and vagus nerve support can help regulate stress • Women and men may respond differently to certain biohacks • Sustainable health is about consistency, intuition and personalization ⸻ Practical Tips From Camilla Thompson Start each day with a short meditation or breathing practice Use slow nasal breathing to help activate rest and digest mode Pay attention to physical signs like gut issues, fatigue or anxiety Prioritise sleep, hydration, nutrition and movement before advanced biohacks Try simple vagus nerve practices like humming, gargling, massage or cold showers Reduce toxic load from news, social media and unnecessary overwhelm Use wearables or testing as tools, not as replacements for intuition Choose restorative movement when your body feels depleted Build recovery into your routine before burnout forces you to stop ⸻ About Camilla Thompson Camilla Thompson is a nutritionist, executive wellbeing coach, biohacking expert and author of Biohack Me. She works with leaders, executives and high performers to optimize health, energy and resilience so they can perform sustainably. After experiencing burnout, chronic inflammation and mold-related illness, Camilla now helps others understand their biology, regulate their nervous system and take a personalized approach to health optimization. ⸻ Listen If You Want To ✓ Understand how stress affects your nervous system ✓ Learn simple biohacks for energy and resilience ✓ Support your body without becoming overwhelmed ✓ Improve recovery, sleep and long-term health ✓ Build sustainable high performance ✓ Feel more in control of your wellbeing ⸻ Resources & Links Host: Abigail Irelandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailireland/ https://www.understandingperformance.com/ Guest: Camilla Thompsonhttps://www.instagram.com/biohackmecoach/ Learn more about nervous system regulation:Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation → https://uk.pulsetto.tech/ Follow No Stress for more conversations on stress, recovery and resilience.
