Inflammation, Hormones, and the Truth About NAD: Longevity That Feels Steady, Not Extreme with Dr. Nichola Conlon
Release Date: 12/11/2025
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Dr. Nichola Conlon, molecular biologist, NAD⁺ researcher, and CEO of (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks inflammation, mitochondrial energy, and biological age through a clear, female-first lens. She discusses how NAD⁺ decline intersects with hormones and stress, why over-fasting and all-out training can backfire, and when to prioritize nervous-system safety in seasons like postpartum and perimenopause. Expect practical ways to test what matters, calm hidden inflammation, and switch on your cells’ own NAD⁺ production—so longevity feels steady, not extreme. Join my 12 ...
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info_outlineDr. Nichola Conlon, molecular biologist, NAD⁺ researcher, and CEO of Nuchido (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks inflammation, mitochondrial energy, and biological age through a clear, female-first lens.
She discusses how NAD⁺ decline intersects with hormones and stress, why over-fasting and all-out training can backfire, and when to prioritize nervous-system safety in seasons like postpartum and perimenopause.
Expect practical ways to test what matters, calm hidden inflammation, and switch on your cells’ own NAD⁺ production—so longevity feels steady, not extreme.
Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th!
WE TALK ABOUT:
05:40 - The shift from lifespan to healthspan and why women lose two decades to chronic disease
08:20 - Healthspan defined: Living longer healthier, not just longer
11:45 - Why aging is reversible at the cellular level
13:25 - Biological vs. chronological age and why the gap matters
16:35 - Why inflammation-based metrics can be more actionable
20:15 - How pregnancy, stress, and perimenopause affect inflammation
23:20 - NAD⁺ 101: Energy, repair, and resilience for women’s bodies
25:45 - The NAD decline curve (and how lifestyle accelerates or slows it)
33:05 - Inside Nuchido’s approach: Switch on your own NAD production
38:20 - What’s next for NAD research and everyday habits that help
43:15 - Nature + botanicals: Honoring biology in a modern world
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