#383: Freeze Time—Literally: Bank Your Hair Follicles For Future Skin Renewal, Hair Regrowth, and Even Wound Healing With Drew Taylor
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 10/31/2025
#388: Nat’s Ultimate Gift Guide for Longevity Fans: Biohacks, Wellness Gadgets, and Black Friday Deals
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m sharing my go-to biohacking strategies and supplement stacks for leveling up your health and longevity. After years of testing the latest tech and science-backed interventions, I’ve curated smart bundles for better sleep, sharper focus, and lasting energy—perfect for your own routine or thoughtful holiday gifting. We’ll cover why each pick works, from essentials like magnesium and Urolithin A to recovery devices and productivity tools. You'll also get the inside scoop on practical ways to personalize your approach and make smart choices during seasonal sales. If you’re...
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#387: How To Start Tracking Your Own Biomarkers & Which Ones To Track | Become the CEO of Your Health With Dr. Darshan Shah
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the inspiring , a board-certified surgeon who made the bold leap from the operating room to the forefront of longevity and functional medicine. In our conversation, opens up about his own journey through burnout, chronic illness, and autoimmune disease, and shares how simple, consistent lifestyle changes became the real medicine that transformed his health. His experience revealed firsthand just how powerful habits like movement, proper nutrition, and sleep can be—often succeeding where surgery and prescriptions fell short. Episode Timestamps: Intro and offers...
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#386: How To Boost VO2 Max And HRV: The Missing Tool For Your Performance and Recovery With Rowena Gates
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Rowena Gates, co-founder of ENG3 and the innovative mind behind the device—a technology specialized in supporting cellular repair and resilience. Rowena Gates shares her unique journey from teaching high school and academic consulting to pioneering advanced biotech for health optimization. Her story is a powerful reminder of how unlikely paths can lead to groundbreaking innovation in longevity science. Visit and receive a free pelican carrying case with your order of Episode Timestamps: Intro and offers ... 00:00:00 Role of reactive...
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#385: How To Outsmart Cold & Flu Season — NAT’S Survival GUIDE For You & The Family (Supplements, Sleep, What to Avoid)
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, let’s talk about immune support. With the festive season and colder months upon us, it’s the perfect time to focus on practical strategies to help you build a resilient, balanced immune system. I share not only the science-backed basics—like sleep, stress management, and the realities of sugar and alcohol—but also my favorite low-tech tools and innovative supplements for fortifying your body’s natural defenses. Studies Mentioned: Supplements Mentioned: : Manuka Honey (save up to 31%) : Terrific Vitamin C Effervescent Tablets includes Zinc, D3, Yerba Matte,...
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#384: Trading Ego For EMBODIMENT: Unlocking Deep Healing with Psilocybin & Ayahuasca | From Startup Hustle to Spiritual Awakening (with Austin Mao)
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by Austin Mao, a serial entrepreneur whose personal journey with plant medicine led him from the high-pressure, Instagram-perfect startup world to founding —one of the leading psychedelic organizations in the U.S. In this candid conversation, Austin shares how a transformative psilocybin ceremony unraveled the layers of ego, revealing new depths of presence, embodiment, and emotional healing. Episode Timestamps: Austin’s first plant medicine ceremony: ego, healing, and memories ... 00:06:28 Uncovering childhood trauma and learning presence ... 00:08:34...
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#383: Freeze Time—Literally: Bank Your Hair Follicles For Future Skin Renewal, Hair Regrowth, and Even Wound Healing With Drew Taylor
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by , a trailblazer in regenerative medicine and the innovative force behind . Dr. Taylor’s path is anything but ordinary—he went from pitching in professional baseball to pioneering non-invasive ways to collect and preserve the body’s most potent cells, all sourced from our hair follicles. His journey is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and the drive to use cutting-edge science for better health and longevity. ONE-FREE Year of Hair Follicle Banking: Whether it’s for present use or future use, you get one full year of free banking. All you...
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#382: Building Stronger Women from their 20s to their 70s: Hormones, Iron Testing, and Menopause Breakthroughs With Dr. Amy Killen
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome , a visionary in hormone optimization and regenerative medicine who is transforming the conversation around women’s health and longevity. In this episode, shares her personal journey—from witnessing her mother’s struggle after a hip fracture, to becoming a steadfast advocate for correcting the myths and misinformation that still surround estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone optimization. Episode Timestamps: Ferritin, iron, and hormonal health basics ... 00:00:43 Dr. Amy Killen’s evolving hormone focus ... 00:04:02 Women’s Health Initiative...
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#381: Better Than Lasers: NAD+, Spermidine, and Methylene Blue for Youthful Skin | Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the pioneering duo behind and two of the earliest voices to bring longevity science into the world of skincare. Amitay comes from the red light therapy space, while Anastasia’s background is rooted in cancer research and regenerative medicine—together, their bold thesis is that youthful skin is not just about appearance, it’s an energy state. Visit —use code NAT10 to get started, or 5NAT if you’re an existing customer. Episode Timestamps: Skin longevity: appearance vs resilience vs long-term health ... 00:06:42 Why topical NAD matters for...
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#380: Detecting Potential Cancer With TEARS: The Surprising Future of Early Screening With Omid Moghadam
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by , a serial inventor and biotech entrepreneur whose fascination with innovation has led him from the world of imaging and semiconductors to groundbreaking advancements in cancer screening. Omid shares how personal experiences—including his mother’s battle with cancer and his own early diagnosis—sparked his relentless drive to build better tools for early cancer detection. Visit and use code NAT20 to save 20% off Auria Episode Timestamps: Omid Moghadam’s path from tech to biotech ... 00:05:05 Personal cancer stories fueling innovation ......
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#379: The NEW Biohacking Stack For Gut Healing and Lifelong Vitality | Kiran Krishnan & Forrest Smith
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m sitting down with two true pioneers in the health optimization space: microbiologist Kiran Krishnan from , and Forrest Smith, founder of . In this episode, we bridge two often separate worlds—gut health and photobiomodulation—to explore what happens when you combine spore-based probiotics with red and near-infrared light therapy. You'll hear about the unexpected links between the gut and brain, the pivotal role of leaky gut in everything from neurodegeneration to hormone imbalance, and why Forrest started experimenting with shining red light directly on his abdomen. Whether...
info_outlineToday, I’m joined by Dr. Drew Taylor, a trailblazer in regenerative medicine and the innovative force behind Acorn Biolabs. Dr. Taylor’s path is anything but ordinary—he went from pitching in professional baseball to pioneering non-invasive ways to collect and preserve the body’s most potent cells, all sourced from our hair follicles. His journey is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and the drive to use cutting-edge science for better health and longevity.
ONE-FREE Year of Hair Follicle Banking:
Whether it’s for present use or future use, you get one full year of free banking.
All you have to do is find a clinic that offers Acorn near you, sign up for your hair follicle harvest, and then go to acorn.me/nat and use code NAT at checkout to get one free year of banking.
Episode Timestamps:
Dr. Drew Taylor’s journey: pro athlete to stem cell science ... 00:06:24
Transition from sports to regenerative medicine ... 00:09:45
Advances in stem cell therapy and cell reprogramming ... 00:11:01
Donor vs. autologous stem cell differences ... 00:12:12
Stem cell hierarchy and pluripotency explained ... 00:19:00
Limits of biological age tests ... 00:23:27
Non-invasive harvesting from hair follicles ... 00:27:36
Advantages of hair follicle cells ... 00:30:10
Age and timing for cell banking ... 00:33:02
Wound healing case study with secretome ... 00:38:19
Secretome, exosomes, and topical treatment potential ... 00:40:43
Hair regrowth and transplant support ... 00:52:12
Accessibility and affordability of Acorn’s approach ... 00:56:40
Cryopreservation as a “biological insurance policy” ... 00:59:42
Microneedling and aesthetic results ... 01:00:39
Future uses: sports injuries, immune cells, organ regeneration ... 01:04:30
Final advice for longevity and health span ... 01:13:16
How to access Acorn’s services ... 01:15:18
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