Ep. 64 Cold Plunge, Hyperbaric Oxygen and the Truth About Biohacking Your Healthspan (with Troy Laing)

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Biohacking isn’t supposed to be a personality trait or a toy box of gadgets. Done well, it’s a structured way to improve your healthspan – how well you live, not just how long.

In this conversation, Troy Laing, founder of Culture OC in Newport Beach, shares how he went from a childhood marked by trauma and addiction to building a biohacking and regenerative health center that blends psychology, technology and community.

We talk about:

• What “biohacking” actually means when you strip away the hype

• Healthspan vs lifespan and why living longer doesn’t mean living better

• How float therapy and sensory deprivation can unlock deep emotional releases

• The right way to use breathwork to control fight-or-flight and prepare for change

• Cold plunges: inflammation, immune benefits, mental resilience and testosterone

• Why timing your cold plunge matters if you care about muscle growth

• Infrared saunas vs traditional saunas and what “detox” really looks like

• Why hyperbaric oxygen is Troy’s “if I could only pick one” therapy

• How he coordinates care with physicians for clients dealing with cancer and chronic illness

• The difference between self-education and self-diagnosis – and how to ask better questions of your doctor

If you’re curious about biohacking but skeptical of trends, this episode will help you understand the science, the mindset and the practical ways to use these tools without losing the plot.

Connect with Culture OC:
Website: https://www.cultureoc.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureoc_/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CultureOC

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I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.