So… I Married a Biohacker: Ryan Belz’s Journey Into Health Optimization l From College Baseball to Professional Poker to Peptides, Nootropics and a Quest for Balanced Longevity

What happens when a former college athlete and self-described skeptic slowly becomes a biohacker? In this episode, Renee sits down with her husband Ryan to unpack his evolution from late nights, drinking, and little focus on recovery to prioritizing sleep, nutrition, longevity, and health optimization.Ryan shares the biohacks and tools that have made the biggest difference for him, from wearables and meditation to nootropics, peptides, and IV therapy. They also dive into the realities of navigating health changes as a couple, why trust and patience matter, and how to optimize your health without losing the fun and spontaneity of life.SHOW NOTES:0:38 Welcome to the podcast!2:42 How Renee & Ryan met3:29 His habits as a college baseball player5:50 Resilience in your 20s7:32 Poker community8:35 Readiness vs Performance10:28 His reflection on health in his 20s13:53 Immune challenges15:23 Is it woo-woo?16:30 Muse for athletic performance19:01 Nootropics for poker20:25 OURA Ring feedback21:54 Infrared sauna24:00 The cost of getting sick25:45 Nicotine benefits & downsides29:47 Peptide turning point34:11 Trust vs resistance in health partnership37:55 Late-night snacking39:40 Balancing living life with being healthy42:52 Living to 15645:55 His final piece of advice47:53 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Muse headbandOURA RingPeptides:BioLongevity Labs - code: BIOHACKERBABESEllieMDNootropics:Nootopia - code: BIOHACKERBABESThesis Troscriptions - Methylene BlueLucy Nicotine Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands