Comfort is killing us (and why doing hard things can improve our healthspan)

We've built a world designed for comfort — climate-controlled homes, sitting for long periods of time, ultra-processed food, instant gratification, endless scrolling.

And it's quietly destroying our health.

In this episode, Azra sits down with functional Functional Medical Pracitioner Richard Game to unpack why modern life is biologically mismatched to our evolution and how doing hard things might be the ultimate biohack for longevity, stress resilience and cognitive health.

From gut dysfunction and burnout to VO₂ max, peptides and preventative full-body MRIs, this conversation goes deep into what it really means to live well longer.

If you care about performance, brain health, mobility, hormones or simply not becoming another chronic disease statistic this one is essential listening.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why Comfort Is Quietly Killing Us
02:15 – From Patient to Practitioner: Richard's Health Journey
06:40 – Functional Medicine vs Western Medicine
10:05 – Imposter Syndrome & Doing Hard Things
15:50 – The Evolutionary Mismatch Behind Modern Disease
20:35 – Ultra-Processed Foods & Gut Dysfunction
27:10 – Burnout, Chronic Fatigue & Dysautonomia
35:00 – The Quick-Fix Culture Problem
41:30 – Genetics vs Lifestyle: What Actually Drives Disease
47:20 – Biohacking Tools: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Ice Baths & Stress Resilience
52:45 – Wearables, HRV & What Your Data Really Means
58:30 – The Longevity Markers That Matter Most
1:04:15 – Strength, Power & Bone Density (Especially for Women)
1:10:40 – Peptides & The Future of Optimisation
1:18:20 – Neurodegeneration Prevention Strategies
1:24:10 – Where To Start If You Feel Overwhelmed
1:28:45 – What It Really Means To Live Well Longer

CONNECT WITH RICHARD GAME

WEBSITE: https://www.richard-game.com/about

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/evolvedhealth/

LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamerichard/

JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT

1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali

Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards.

Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future.

Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation.

At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience:

• Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health
• Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath
• Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes
• A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu
• Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony
• 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr

Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life.

Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)

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