In this episode of the Performance Driven Living Podcast, Mark welcomes Sandy Martin—author, former Comic-Con organizer, and the visionary behind the Biohacker Expo—for a raw and riveting conversation on personal health, mold toxicity, and the functional medicine rabbit hole. Sandy shares her deeply personal journey of battling mold toxicity, cognitive decline, and misinformation in the health and wellness industry. From investing over $100,000 in fruitless medical treatments to discovering unconventional healing methods like sound therapy, Sandy’s story is one of resilience, self-advocacy, and purpose-driven transformation. They discuss her new book, "Biohacking Starts With No", which exposes the systemic issues in both conventional and functional medicine, offers insights for those starting their health journey, and empowers listeners to reclaim their wellness without falling prey to hype, snake oil, or expensive guesswork. Whether you're new to biohacking or deeply immersed in the space, this episode will shift your mindset on healing and ignite a more critical, empowered approach to health. 00:00:56 – From Comic-Con to Mold Toxicity: Sandy’s Health Collapse Sandy Martin shares her backstory—from organizing Comic-Cons nationwide to being physically and cognitively crippled by mold toxicity. 00:03:21 – Discovery Through Biohacking & Founding the Biohacker Expo After spending over $100K searching for answers, Sandy becomes a self-taught biohacker. 00:07:59 – Inflammation, Menopause & Misdiagnosis Sandy explains her perspective that many perimenopausal symptoms are misdiagnosed. 00:20:56 – Biohacking Starts With “No”: Setting Boundaries in Wellness Sandy reflects on how saying "no" to medications, shady vendors, and misleading treatments shaped her healing journey. 00:43:59 – Practical First Steps to Getting Healthy (Without Spending $100K) Sandy shares advice for people overwhelmed by health issues but unable to afford testing. She recommends starting with sleep, cutting seed oils, and eliminating processed foods. Where to find Sandy Martin Sandy’s book: BiohackingStartsWithNo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/speakwithsandy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsandy/

In this powerful episode of the Performance Driven Living podcast, Mark Young reunites with Dr. Chris Motley at the Dave Asprey Biohacking Conference for a wide-ranging conversation about wellness, spiritual growth, AI in medicine, and how today’s younger generations are shifting the culture of health." From the launch of the Lifelong Well-Being Foundation to eye-opening insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming diagnostics and practitioner objectivity, this episode will challenge the way you think about healthcare, technology, and the future of personalized wellness. Whether you're a doctor, student, entrepreneur, or health-conscious individual—this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and actionable ideas. Don’t miss Dr. Motley’s perspective on cycles of behavior, generational change, and why AI may be your next clinical assistant. 00:02:05 – The Lifelong Well-Being Foundation & College Wellness Mark introduces a new nonprofit aimed at helping students develop healthy life skills and shift toxic college culture into something empowering. 00:06:32 – Cultural Shifts in Young Adults A discussion on the decline of alcohol consumption and the surprising rise of spiritual growth among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. 00:17:08 – AI as a Clinical Partner Mark shares how he uses AI to generate diagnostic and strategic insights by combining wisdom from top health experts and real patient profiles. 00:27:59 – Confirmation Bias and the Power of Objectivity Mark discusses how we often get attached to our first solution—and how AI helps us remain open-minded in diagnostics and problem solving. 00:38:53 – Collaboration in Functional Medicine and AI Chris explains how overwhelmed practitioners can use AI to enhance accuracy, reduce burnout, and improve patient care by embracing tech as a thinking partner. Where to find Dr. Chris Motley Visit https://www.doctormotley.com/ Catch the latest episode of the Ancient Health Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLyD_4AWCyF1qsBrF_lkEvX56JU3ZIni7h Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doctormotley/?hl=en X - https://x.com/doctormotley YouTube - Catch the latest episode of the Ancient Health Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyD_4AWCyF1qsBrF_lkEvX56JU3ZIni7h