Kayla shares practical, research-backed insights for building a female-focused longevity routine. She explains how women benefit from longer recovery periods in HIIT training, more restorative sleep—especially before menstruation—and cycle-aware habits like timing cold plunges to the follicular phase. The discussion also highlights the importance of quarterly lab testing to guide individualized nutrition and supplement protocols through gut, hormone, and toxin panels.
Finally, Kayla and Dr. Carrasco dive into stress as a key accelerator of aging. They discuss the power of simple, consistent habits such as morning sunlight, daily walks, and breathwork to support parasympathetic balance. While technology and biohacking tools can enhance results, Kayla emphasizes that true longevity starts with sleep, movement, nourishment, and meaningful connection.
Key Points Covered:
🌞 How Kayla reversed her biological age by 11 years
💤 The overlooked sleep habit that accelerates aging
🏋️♀️ Exercise and longevity—what women must do differently
🥑 Diet mistakes that damage female hormones
🧠 Stress as the hidden driver of premature aging
⚖️ Why ovarian health is central to women’s longevity
💡 The science of cellular health and vitality
🔥 Kayla’s favorite longevity tools: red light, grounding, saunas
🧬 Labs and biomarkers every woman should track
💛 Building a lifestyle that supports long-term wellness
Timestamps:
00:00 – How Kayla Barnes turned back her biological clock 11 years
02:30 – The overlooked sleep habit that accelerates aging
04:15 – Exercise for longevity: what women must do differently
06:40 – The diet mistakes that damage female hormones
09:05 – Kayla’s personal lab results (and what they reveal)
12:30 – Stress: the invisible driver of premature aging
15:20 – Female hormones decoded: the missing link in healthspan
18:45 – Ovarian aging: the #1 overlooked factor in women’s health
22:11 – Why old-school lifestyle habits outlast high-tech hacks
25:43 – The shocking differences in how women process stress
28:00 – Kayla’s parasympathetic hacks (that actually work)
31:15 – Red light, grounding & saunas: stacking longevity habits
34:00 – Life in Austin: biohacking, farming, and balance
38:02 – Kayla’s favorite labs and what everyone should test
41:18 – Advanced labs, toxins & hidden markers of aging
44:19 – The one practice everyone must master first
46:15 – Redefining “fun”: why social connection is longevity medicine
48:06 – Final takeaways: building a life that loves you back
Resources Mentioned:
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🖥️ Kayla Barnes's Website
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🔗 Connect with Kayla Barnes on Instagram
📲 Learn more about Dr. Alex Carrasco
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