Biohack-it

Smitha Rao is a classically trained biotechnologist who got her first patent in her twenties, created over 200 products, and never meant to work in beauty at all. She now runs Parëva Beauty, a four-product skincare line she launched in 2025 and bootstrapped with no outside funding, built around a plant stem cell technology she calls molecule three.

On this episode of Biohack-it, Iman Hasan asks her the question most founders will not answer on camera: what are the biggest scams in the beauty industry right now? Smitha names two. Ingredient dusting, where a brand puts in a sprinkle of something just to earn a label claim, and the single miracle ingredient promise, which she says cannot work because aging is a systems problem. She also explains exactly how to read the fine print under a before-and-after photo, including how many people were in the study, how long it ran, and whether a dermatologist supervised it.

From there they get into the science. The three things that actually age skin, why NAD declines from your mid thirties, why she thinks topical NAD claims are suspect, and the phone battery analogy she uses to explain what molecule three actually does. She breaks down why Parëva's vitamin C serum does not sting or smell, why she pays five times more for THD ascorbate instead of L-ascorbic acid, and why her best seller is $69 when comparable concentrations sit in a dermatologist's office at $200.

Then the business. Why the mega influencer playbook stopped working, why she thinks consumers are jaded by AI content, how she got practitioners to carry a brand nobody had heard of, what the holiday skin prep routine actually is, and the two pieces of advice she would give anyone starting something at any age.

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🎬 Recommended Playlist

👉 Season One
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWTIuStNqibK2-K-T3GfnIxdLlK_KXMD

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✅ About Biohack-it.

Welcome to Biohack-it! Immerse yourself in a world of authenticity, empowerment, and innovation. Biohack-it, led by Iman Hasan, is a transformational journey of personal development and self-discovery. Join us to nurture bold spirits, ignite meaningful conversations, and celebrate your true self. We're not just storytellers; we're architects for change.

Biohack-it isn't your typical wellness podcast. It's a beacon for the bold and curious, craving authenticity. Discover conversations that challenge the status quo and empower your deepest self. With Iman Hasan's guidance, each episode becomes a chapter in your self-discovery journey.

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Luke Olley, founder of Resonance Energy Wear, joins the show to tell the story behind one of the most unusual founder journeys in wellness. A former professional footballer whose career ended in a mysterious pelvis injury, Luke spent eight years as a professional gambler before a series of life changes, including his father's Parkinson's diagnosis and the birth of his daughter, sent him searching for purpose. He shares the moment at a children's wellness class that led to the idea for Resonance, the story of nearly losing everything to rebuild the company from his mother's house, and what a small early study suggests about nervous system regulation. Luke is candid about the skepticism his product faces and why he isn't afraid of competitors. Entrepreneurship, resilience, and biohacking on the show. New episodes every week. The claims discussed are the guest's own; this is not medical advice, and anyone considering changes to a prescribed treatment should consult their doctor first.

Get 22% OFF Resonance Energy WearCode: BIOHACKIT22

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✅ About Biohack-it.

Welcome to Biohack-it! Immerse yourself in a world of authenticity, empowerment, and innovation. Biohack-it, led by Iman Hasan, is a transformational journey of personal development and self-discovery. Join us to nurture bold spirits, ignite meaningful conversations, and celebrate your true self. We're not just storytellers; we're architects for change.

Biohack-it isn't your typical wellness podcast. It's a beacon for the bold and curious, craving authenticity. Discover conversations that challenge the status quo and empower your deepest self. With Iman Hasan's guidance, each episode becomes a chapter in your self-discovery journey.

🔔 Subscribe & stay tuned for exclusive content on captivating podcasts, self-discovery tips, nurturing bold spirits, insightful guidance, and more!
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Gary Brecka joins Iman Hasan on Biohack-it for a deep conversation about how to actually take your health into your own hands. Gary shares the origin story most people haven't heard, how a career predicting mortality for the life insurance industry and a personal bankruptcy led him to walk away and build a wellness movement from a vitamin shop in a Naples strip mall. He explains why you can't out-supplement trauma, the root-cause thinking that ties together fatigue, mood, and chronic symptoms, and the 72 biomarkers he says everyone should ask their doctor to run and how to read them. Gary breaks down the free, zero-cost sleep reset he swears by, the hormetic stress of cold exposure, why the basics beat the gadgets every time, and where peptides fit for the right person. Whether you are just starting your wellness journey or deep into biohacking, this one is packed with practical takeaways. New episodes of Biohack-it every week.

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👉 Instagram (Iman Hasan): http://instagram.com/imanhasan/
👉 Website: http://biohack-it.com/

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🎬 Recommended Playlist

👉 Season One
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWTIuStNqibK2-K-T3GfnIxdLlK_KXMD

🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS:

👉 Revolutionize Your Health with Dr. Vincent Pedre: The Transformative Power of Plant Medicine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvHjUFT0-w

👉 Why Modern Relationships Fail: Expert Insights from Jillian Turecki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qseduflV5oo

👉 Carolina Reis, PhD on Reversing Aging and Keeping Skin Healthy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOf9SqMYtqg

👉 Dr. John Kim on Debunking Detoxification Myths | Biohack-it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuQtZ4A_Ao

👉 Inside the Operating Room with New York's Hottest Plastic Surgeons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sku8y9y-AuM

=============================

✅ About Biohack-it.

Welcome to Biohack-it! Immerse yourself in a world of authenticity, empowerment, and innovation. Biohack-it, led by Iman Hasan, is a transformational journey of personal development and self-discovery. Join us to nurture bold spirits, ignite meaningful conversations, and celebrate your true self. We're not just storytellers; we're architects for change.

Biohack-it isn't your typical wellness podcast. It's a beacon for the bold and curious, craving authenticity. Discover conversations that challenge the status quo and empower your deepest self. With Iman Hasan's guidance, each episode becomes a chapter in your self-discovery journey.

🔔 Subscribe & stay tuned for exclusive content on captivating podcasts, self-discovery tips, nurturing bold spirits, insightful guidance, and more!
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared on Biohack-it is for informational purposes only. It's not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a professional for health-related inquiries.

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Salim Najjar went from nuclear engineer to founder of a top US beverage brand to one of the leading voices in HRV (heart rate variability) and nervous system sovereignty. In this episode, Salim breaks down what HRV actually measures, why comparing your score to anyone else is keeping you stuck, and why chronic stress (not genetics) is the leading driver of cellular inflammation, aging, and disease.

We get into his five-pathway framework for nervous system growth (sleep, hormetic stress, reframing, intentionality, and community), the shoulder injury that became a turning point in his life, why so many successful entrepreneurs come from dysregulated childhoods, and how to actually train your nervous system like an emotional athlete. Salim also walks through a live HRV reading using an Oura ring so you can see exactly how to interpret your own data.

Topics covered: heart rate variability, nervous system regulation vs sovereignty, cellular inflammation, chronic stress, childhood trauma and entrepreneurship, hormetic stress, somatic healing, presence, and how to build a personalized morning practice.

If you care about longevity, stress resilience, or understanding your Oura/Whoop data on a deeper level, this one is essential.

#HRV #NervousSystem #Biohacking #HeartRateVariability #Longevity

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👉 Instagram (Biohack-it): http://instagram.com/biohack_it/
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🎬 Recommended Playlist

👉 Season One
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWTIuStNqibK2-K-T3GfnIxdLlK_KXMD

🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS:

👉 Revolutionize Your Health with Dr. Vincent Pedre: The Transformative Power of Plant Medicine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvHjUFT0-w

👉 Why Modern Relationships Fail: Expert Insights from Jillian Turecki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qseduflV5oo

👉 Carolina Reis, PhD on Reversing Aging and Keeping Skin Healthy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOf9SqMYtqg

👉 Dr. John Kim on Debunking Detoxification Myths | Biohack-it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuQtZ4A_Ao

👉 Inside the Operating Room with New York's Hottest Plastic Surgeons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sku8y9y-AuM

=============================

✅ About Biohack-it.

Welcome to Biohack-it! Immerse yourself in a world of authenticity, empowerment, and innovation. Biohack-it, led by Iman Hasan, is a transformational journey of personal development and self-discovery. Join us to nurture bold spirits, ignite meaningful conversations, and celebrate your true self. We're not just storytellers; we're architects for change.

Biohack-it isn't your typical wellness podcast. It's a beacon for the bold and curious, craving authenticity. Discover conversations that challenge the status quo and empower your deepest self. With Iman Hasan's guidance, each episode becomes a chapter in your self-discovery journey.

🔔 Subscribe & stay tuned for exclusive content on captivating podcasts, self-discovery tips, nurturing bold spirits, insightful guidance, and more!
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Scott Clary, founder of the Success Story Podcast and a serial entrepreneur, joins Biohack-it for a no-filter conversation on business, AI, fitness myths, and what success actually costs. Scott breaks down why the fundamentals of longevity (VO2 max, compound lifts) matter more than any biohacking trend, why he thinks CrossFit is one of the riskiest programs in fitness, and why he believes up to 90% of jobs could be redundant within three years as AI adoption accelerates. He also unpacks his "10 year rule" for building any business or physique, how he stayed calm while his Dubai real estate portfolio dropped 20% overnight, the lesson behind viral moments like the Hawk Tuah Girl, and why he thinks most people never do the inner work required to know what they actually want out of life. If you care about entrepreneurship, discipline, AI, fitness, or building a life that isn't borrowed from someone else's expectations, this episode is for you.

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🔗 Stay Connected With Us.

👉 Instagram (Biohack-it): http://instagram.com/biohack_it/
👉 Instagram (Iman Hasan): http://instagram.com/imanhasan/
👉 Website: http://biohack-it.com/

=============================

🎬 Recommended Playlist

👉 Season One
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWTIuStNqibK2-K-T3GfnIxdLlK_KXMD

🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS:

👉 Revolutionize Your Health with Dr. Vincent Pedre: The Transformative Power of Plant Medicine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvHjUFT0-w

👉 Why Modern Relationships Fail: Expert Insights from Jillian Turecki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qseduflV5oo

👉 Carolina Reis, PhD on Reversing Aging and Keeping Skin Healthy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOf9SqMYtqg

👉 Dr. John Kim on Debunking Detoxification Myths | Biohack-it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuQtZ4A_Ao

👉 Inside the Operating Room with New York's Hottest Plastic Surgeons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sku8y9y-AuM

=============================

✅ About Biohack-it.

Welcome to Biohack-it! Immerse yourself in a world of authenticity, empowerment, and innovation. Biohack-it, led by Iman Hasan, is a transformational journey of personal development and self-discovery. Join us to nurture bold spirits, ignite meaningful conversations, and celebrate your true self. We're not just storytellers; we're architects for change.

Biohack-it isn't your typical wellness podcast. It's a beacon for the bold and curious, craving authenticity. Discover conversations that challenge the status quo and empower your deepest self. With Iman Hasan's guidance, each episode becomes a chapter in your self-discovery journey.

🔔 Subscribe & stay tuned for exclusive content on captivating podcasts, self-discovery tips, nurturing bold spirits, insightful guidance, and more!
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared on Biohack-it is for informational purposes only. It's not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a professional for health-related inquiries.

Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Biohack-it. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided.

© Biohack-it