The Life Stylist

Visit lukestorey.com/getqitone and use code LUKE10 to save 10%Longevity isn’t about just living longer, but rather living better and longer.Today, I sit down with Dr. Greg Bailey, a former emergency room physician turned biotech investor who now operates at the forefront of longevity science. After a decade in emergency medicine, he transitioned into drug development and cutting-edge research focused on extending healthspan, not just lifespan. We get into the mechanics of ketosis and why metabolic flexibility may matter more than extreme dieting, and the growing role of AI in medicine. Beyond the tech, we address supplement credibility, flawed research, and why connection, purpose, and education remain foundational to real longevity.If you’re serious about biohacking, metabolic health, and the future of regenerative medicine, this conversation sets the tone.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[01:29] The creativity and absurdity Greg witnessed in emergency room patients[03:14] Different motivations for pursuing longevity and how desired lifespan changes based on projected health[07:46] Cutting-edge longevity interventions, including epigenetics and cellular reprogramming[12:01] The UCLA study that reversed biological age by two years[15:03] The supplement industry's crisis of trust, why 75% of studies fail replication, and the critical need for credible voices[23:18] Mike Levin's revolutionary bioelectric limb regeneration[33:57] What the ultimate longevity factor is, and today's epidemic of loneliness[39:59] The two pathways to ketosis and why cells prefer ketones over sugar[44:54] Ketones as a potential alcohol replacement for social occasions[49:20] Ketones for brain health across all ages and spermidine's dramatic autophagy effects[01:05:40] Greg's most influential teachers, his mother's profound impact, and my epiphanies I experiencedRelated The Life Stylist Episodes:Surviving the City with Spiritual Science with Dr. Jack Kruse | PodcastThe Toxic Lighting Crisis & How To Fix It with Dr. Jack Kruse, Part 1 | Part 1 and Part 2The 5G EMF Apocalypse & Why Health Food Won't Save You With Dr. Jack Kruse | PodcastThe Ultimate Biohacking Mastermind with Dr. Jack Kruse, Aaron Alexander, & Matt Maruca | PodcastDeuterium Depletion: The Most Powerful Health Hack You’ve Never Heard Of W/ Dr. Que Collins & Dr. László Boros | PodcastDeuterium Depletion Revisited: The Missing Link With Dr. Anne Cooper | PodcastBadass Biohacks: Deuterium-Depleted Water & Molecular Hydrogen for Extreme Health w/ Robert Slovak | PodcastResources Mentioned:Reversal of epigenetic aging and immunosenescent trends in humans by Fahy, G et al | ArticleA Randomized Open-Label, Observational Study of the Novel Ketone Ester, Bis Octanoyl (R)-1,3-Butanediol, and Its Acute Effect on ß-Hydroxybutyrate and Glucose Concentrations in Healthy Older Adults by Stephens, E et al | ArticleREAD: The Body Electric by Robert O. Becker | BookREAD: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | WebsiteA ketogenic diet extends longevity and healthspan in adult mice by Roberts, M et al | ArticleImpact of polyphenol oxidase on the bioavailability of flavan-3-ols in fruit smoothies by Ottaviani, J et al | ArticleSprevive | WebsiteUrolithin A | WikipediaTimeline Mitopure | WebsitePrimeadine Spermidine | WebsiteFull show notes at lukestorey.com/qitoneFind more from Dr. Greg Bailey:Dr. Greg Bailey | WebsiteQitone | Website | Facebook | InstagramFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke to save 15% off sitewide.QUANTUM UPGRADE | Visit lukestorey.com/quantumupgrade and use code LUKE15 to get your 15-day free trial.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist.LOTUS WEI | Visit lotuswei.com/luke. Take the Flower Quiz and use code LUKE to save 10%Keywords:longevity science, healthspan, lifespan vs healthspan, aging research, biotech investing, drug development, emergency medicine, ketosis, ketone esters, exogenous ketones, metabolic health, metabolic flexibility, fasting, ketogenic diet, epigenetics, cellular reprogramming, limb regeneration, stem cells, senolytics, NAD pathways, AI in medicine, clinical trials, supplement credibility, regenerative medicine, spermidine, urolithin A, education and longevity, purpose and aging

In this episode, I dive deep into one of my favorite topics—bio-individuality—and why your genes may hold the missing key to your health struggles. Kashif Khan joins me to unpack how his own health crisis at 38, marked by eczema, psoriasis, gut issues, depression, and debilitating migraines, sent him down a rabbit hole that ultimately led to genetics. What he discovered completely reframed the way he thought about wellness.We explore how two people can eat the same food, live the same lifestyle, and experience radically different outcomes—and why that discrepancy often comes down to gene expression. Kashif breaks down dopamine pathways, addiction tendencies, trauma imprinting, and how certain genetic profiles can be both a superpower and a liability depending on context. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re wired the way you are or why certain habits feel nearly impossible to break, this conversation will hit home.We also get into estrogen metabolism, detox pathways, hormone replacement therapy, environmental toxins, and the shocking role negative emotions play in turning disease-related genes on. One of the biggest takeaways for me was how ancestral habits, geography, and even generational trauma can influence which genes are expressed.This episode is a powerful reminder that health isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about understanding your unique blueprint. If you’re tired of guessing and ready to personalize your approach to fitness, supplements, hormones, and longevity, this one is going to open your eyes in a big way.Join the free DNA Five Pillar Program webinar and live Q&A with Kashif and me on March 4 at 7:30 pm Eastern Time/6:30 pm Central Time. You can visit www.hackmydna.com/lukestorey to sign up.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:FOUR SIGMATIC | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/luke BON CHARGE | Use code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist LOTUS WEI | Use code LUKE for 10% off your first order at lotuswei.com/luke QUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) From Health Crisis to Genetic Awakening(00:17:04) Ethnicity, Epigenetics, & the Hidden Code Behind Resilience(00:43:32) Why the Same Healing Tool Works for Some People—and Fails Miserably for Others(01:01:37) Cold Plunges, Hormone Cycles, & the Genetic Case for Personalized Biohacking(01:14:17) The Truth About DNA Testing, Data Ownership, & Why Personalization Beats Trial-and-ErrorResources:• Website: kashkhanofficial.com • Website: thednacompany.com • Instagram: instagram.com/kashkhanofficial • Facebook: facebook.com/thednacompany • X: x.com/mrkashkhan • TikTok: tiktok.com/@kashkhanofficial • YouTube: youtube.com/@thednacompany4669 • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

In this episode, I explore what it really takes to break free from the relationship patterns that keep us stuck—with trained educator and relationship expert Stefanos Sifandos. With a background in behavioral science, trauma, and somatics, Stefanos brings a grounded, embodied perspective to the way we love, attach, and relate to ourselves and others.We unpack how early experiences and unprocessed trauma quietly shape our nervous systems, our choices, and the dynamics we recreate in intimate relationships. Stefanos explains why awareness alone isn’t enough, and how lasting change requires working with the body—not just the mind—to rewire safety, trust, and emotional regulation. If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same cycles despite years of “knowing better,” this conversation sheds light on why that happens and what actually helps shift it.We also talk about self-leadership, emotional responsibility, and what it means to cultivate a healthier sense of self without bypassing the discomfort that growth often demands. Stefanos shares practical insights on boundaries, communication, and how to meet conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection rather than something to avoid or dominate.This episode is an invitation to relate more consciously to your partner, your past, and yourself. If you’re committed to personal growth, healing relational wounds, and stepping into your highest potential with honesty and integrity, this conversation offers both clarity and depth.Order Stefanos’ book, Tuned In and Turned On: A Path to True Connection, Deep Healing, and Lasting Love, at tunedinandturnedonbook.com.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistQUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeFOUR SIGMATIC | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukeLVLUP HEALTH | Get 15% off with code LUKE15 at lukestorey.com/lvlupMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Place, Memory, and the Moment Everything Broke Open(00:20:03) How Childhood Wounds Shape Our Adult Relationships(00:33:33) Codependency, the Nervous System, and the Real Work of Intimacy(01:14:34) Celibacy, Solitude, and Rebuilding Self-Worth from the Inside Out(01:45:15) Body Shame, Transparency, and Emotional Responsibility in Relationship(02:10:35) The Mother Wound, Enmeshment, and Integrating Growth(02:32:58) Integrity, Service, and the Inner Conflict Around Being Paid to HelpResources:• Website: stefanossifandos.com• Instagram: instagram.com/stefanossifandos• Facebook: facebook.com/stefanossifandosalchemist• X: x.com/sifandosstef• TikTok: tiktok.com/@stefanossifandos• YouTube: youtube.com/@stefanosssifandos• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

As we move into a new year, Alyson and I explore one of the most important skills of our time: discernment. In a world saturated with noise, manipulation, and endless information streams, this conversation is about reconnecting with what actually feels true—in your body, your heart, and your lived experience.We talk about why the traditional calendar feels increasingly out of sync with natural rhythms, and how ancient systems rooted in the sun, moon, and seasons offer a deeper sense of alignment. From there, we unpack how modern technology, media, and algorithm-driven platforms hijack attention, overstimulate the nervous system, and subtly pull us away from our inner guidance—often without us even realizing it.Alyson shares the practices that anchor her back into truth, including prayer, sacred fire, drumming, plant medicines, and daily rituals that reconnect her to Earth and spirit. We also get into the medicine of imperfection—why releasing the pressure to be flawless is essential for real growth, compassion, and humility, especially for those walking spiritual paths.Along the way, we reflect on unity versus division, the importance of nature as a reality check, and how fear-based operating systems can quietly shape our lives until we consciously choose something else. There’s also a memorable (and cautionary) story involving incense, firemen, and a very unexpected lesson in presence.If you’ve been feeling disoriented, overstimulated, or unsure what to trust lately, this episode offers grounded reminders, practical anchors, and a powerful invitation to reclaim your own inner compass.Get the Animal Power book and deck, plus a free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeQUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeBON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistLITTLE SAINTS | Visit littlesaints.com/luke and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Fake Calendars, Real Time, & Finding Your Inner Compass(00:20:38) Sacred Smoke, Fire Trucks, & a Very Real PSA(00:30:00) Nature, Unity, & the Practices That Reveal Truth(00:43:59) Fear, Imperfection, & the Courage to Say “I Don’t Know”(01:04:09) Expanding Your Capacity for Joy, Bliss, & Safe Expression(01:49:55) Understanding Female Cycles, Communication, & Conscious Partnership(01:59:53) Power Animals, Creative Awakening, & the Energetic Themes of 2026Resources:• Website: alysoncharles.com• Instagram: instagram.com/iamalysoncharles• Facebook: facebook.com/rockstarshaman• X: x.com/alysoncharles• TikTok: tiktok.com/@shamanalysoncharles• YouTube: youtube.com/@alysonstorey• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

This episode is a deep exploration of purpose, initiation, and what it truly means to live in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. I’m joined by Tim Corcoran, founder of Purpose Mountain and co-director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, whose life’s work is devoted to helping people reconnect with their soul-level calling through nature-based mentoring and rites of passage.Tim shares his personal journey from a conventional path in computer science to a life shaped by wilderness immersion, indigenous wisdom, and long-term mentorship. We explore the cultural gap created by the absence of meaningful rites of passage in modern society, and how that absence often leads people to unconsciously create their own initiations through suffering, addiction, or crisis. Tim offers a radically different framework—one rooted in intentional initiation, deep nature connection, and guided vision quests that help individuals discover who they are and why they’re here.We also dive into the mechanics and philosophy behind vision quests, including fasting, solitude, mindset, and the importance of preparation and integration. Tim explains why these experiences are not about endurance or bravado, but about presence, humility, and listening—both to oneself and to the living intelligence of the Earth. We talk about mentorship as a reciprocal relationship, resilience as a cultivated capacity, and how true healing often emerges from being witnessed over time rather than chasing peak experiences.This conversation is a powerful reminder that purpose isn’t something we invent—it’s something we remember when we slow down, step outside, and allow life to speak back.Visit purposemountain.com to sign up for a Vision Quest or Discover Your Purpose mentoring.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:REAL PROVISIONS | Get a free bag of venison chips with your order at realprovisions.com/lukeBIOPTIMIZERS | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeFOUR SIGMATIC | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukeQUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) From the Matrix to the Mountains: Awakening to a Different Path(00:22:03) Earning the Right to Ask for a Vision(00:40:20) What Makes a True Initiation(01:01:50) The “Greatest Hits” of a Vision Quest(01:20:08) Wilderness Skills as Medicine(01:34:58) Finding Your Role in the Tribe(01:55:21) Vision Quest vs. Psychedelics(02:20:14) Holding Pain Without Losing Your HeartResources:• Website: purposemountain.com• Website: twineagles.org• Instagram: instagram.com/timcorcoran74• Facebook: facebook.com/timcorcoran74• Facebook: facebook.com/PurposeMountain• X: x.com/timcorcoran74• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

This episode explores one of the most charged and misunderstood topics in modern wellness: meat, ethics, and our relationship to life and death. I’m joined by Mansal Denton, founder of Real Provisions and creator of Sacred Hunting, for a wide-ranging conversation that challenges how we think about nourishment, stewardship, and responsibility in the natural world.We dig into the realities of animal suffering across different food systems, including wild ecosystems, regenerative farming, and industrial agriculture. Mansal shares why ethical hunting, when done with precision, reverence, and intention, can result in less suffering than many people realize—and why modern food supply chains often hide uncomfortable truths behind marketing labels.From there, the conversation moves into Mansal’s personal spiritual journey, including how Orthodox Christianity reshaped his understanding of food as a sacred act. We explore how ritual, beauty, and embodied spirituality intersect with ancient wisdom traditions, and why honoring life requires confronting discomfort rather than avoiding it.We also unpack the nutritional and ecological case for wild game, particularly axis deer from Hawaii, including biodiversity, nutrient density, and population balance. Mansal explains how Real Provisions was born from a desire to feed his family—and future children—with food that aligns with both ethics and physiology.This episode isn’t about telling you what to eat. It’s about asking better questions: Where does our food come from? What does it cost—physically, spiritually, and ecologically? And how might choosing with more awareness bring us back into right relationship with the world that feeds us.Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BiOptimizers | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeFour Sigmatic | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukePique | Visit piquelife.com/luke to save 20% on Pique's new Radiant Skin Duo.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Wild Death vs Ethical Harvest: Rethinking Animal Suffering(00:12:10) From Resistance to Reverence: Rediscovering Christianity Through Lived Experience(00:40:39) Bad Supply Chains, Not Bad Food: Why Wild Meat Hits Different(00:50:39) For the Good of All: Axis Deer, Ecological Balance, and Ethical Harvest(00:56:17) Veganism, Ethics, and the Cost We Don’t See(01:16:30) Microplastics in “Clean” Meat: Escaping the Invisible Contamination(01:33:24) Food as Medicine for the Next Generation: Scaling Nutrition Without CompromiseResources:• Website: realprovisions.com• Website: sacredhunting.com• Instagram: instagram.com/mansaldenton• Instagram: instagram.com/realprovisions• Facebook: facebook.com/mansaldenton• X: x.com/MansalDenton• TikTok: tiktok.com/@mansaldenton• YouTube: youtube.com/@mansal-denton• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

We’re back with another AMA for this liminal, reflective space between Christmas and the New Year—a time when big questions tend to surface. In this episode, Alyson and I respond to a wide range of listener-submitted questions that span the deeply practical, the philosophical, and the cosmic.We start with a sweeping question about what the next 50 years may hold for humanity, exploring themes like consciousness evolution, polarity, technology, AI, sovereignty, and whether progress is actually accelerating—or fragmenting us further. That conversation opens into reflections on free will, self-governance, spiritual maturity, and how discernment becomes essential in an increasingly noisy world.From there, we shift gears into more specific listener curiosities, including how I’ve experimented with tools like NuCalm, meditation stacking, and sound frequencies—and what to be mindful of when working with altered states or nervous system regulation. We also unpack questions around longevity, quality of life versus lifespan, and why equanimity may be one of the most underrated spiritual skills of our time.As always, the AMA format invites real-time exploration, tangents, humor, and unexpected insights—from road rage and nervous system dysregulation to regenerative agriculture, ethical food choices, and how small daily decisions reflect much larger spiritual principles.Thank you to everyone who submitted questions. These episodes are shaped by your curiosity, your honesty, and your willingness to ask what’s real. Keep them coming—we’re listening.Get Alyson’s Animal Power book and deck, plus free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:APOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/lukeBON CHARGE | Save 25% on BON CHARGE’s entire product line through December 31, 2025 at boncharge.comQUANTUM UPGRADE | Get a 15-day free trial with code LUKE15 at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeBIOPTIMIZERS | You can use the code LUKE15 for 15% off at bioptimizers.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Holiday Energy, Sacred Traditions, & the Consciousness of Trees(00:17:53) Predictions for the Next 50 Years: AI, Sovereignty, & the Polarity Test(00:49:11) NuCalm Stacking, Meditation Experiments, & Audio “Hacks”(00:56:04) Latest Discoveries: Ethical Wild Meat, Ceremonial Cacao, & CBD That Actually Works(01:19:14) The Fork in the Road: When to Lean In, When to Step Away(01:53:08) Humility, Recovery, and the Long Arc of HealingResources:• Website: alysoncharles.com • Instagram: instagram.com/iamalysoncharles • Facebook: facebook.com/rockstarshaman • X: x.com/alysoncharles • TikTok: tiktok.com/@shamanalysoncharles • YouTube: youtube.com/@alysonstorey • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey