In this powerful episode, I sit down with Fiona Chin, a naturopath, biohacker, and co-founder of Kidney Coach and Kygenesis, who has spent over 20 years helping people recover from autoimmune conditions, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic dysfunction. Fiona’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and later suffering a traumatic spinal cord injury, she was told she would end up in a wheel-chair.
Refusing to accept this prognosis, Fiona combined cutting-edge biohacking strategies with foundational health principles to completely transform her health. Now, she helps others do the same, using functional medicine, genomics, and lifestyle interventions to support healing.
Whether you’re dealing with an autoimmune diagnosis, struggling with chronic illness, or looking to optimize longevity, this episode is filled with science-backed strategies and practical takeaways to help you take charge of your health.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- How Fiona challenged the status quo—and went from being sentenced to life in a wheelchair to regaining mobility and rebuilding her health.
- The power of collaboration—how working with a personal trainer, psychologist, and neurologist became the key to her recovery.
- Why foundational health matters before jumping into biohacking—Fiona explains the critical role of reducing inflammation, healing metabolic dysfunction, and addressing oxidative stress before trying advanced therapies.
- Fiona’s personal transformation—how deep work, meditation, and mindset shifts helped her move past a workaholic, people-pleasing mentality to create a healthier, more sustainable life.
- How she works with clients facing autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and chronic kidney disease—and why movement is a critical tool for kickstarting neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s patients.
- The emerging role of injectable peptides—a look at cutting-edge therapies like Thymosin Beta 4 and BPC-157 and how they are being used to support recovery, reduce inflammation, and optimize healing.
Action Steps: What Can You Do Today?
- Prioritize the foundations first—before jumping into advanced biohacking, focus on reducing inflammation, optimizing metabolic health, and managing oxidative stress through diet, movement, and stress management.
- Assess your mindset & habits—are you a workaholic or people pleaser? Fiona shares how deep psychological work and meditation helped her shift her approach to health.
- Incorporate movement—no matter where you are in your health journey—even gentle movement is essential for recovery, especially in conditions like Parkinson’s and autoimmune disease.
- Explore emerging therapies with a specialist—peptides like Thymosin Beta 4 and BPC-157 may be valuable tools, but it’s critical to work with a practitioner who understands your unique needs.
This conversation is packed with wisdom, science, and real-world experience—be sure to listen, take notes, and start implementing!
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and don’t forget to connect with Fiona Chin for more cutting-edge insights on biohacking and longevity.
Resources:
- Peptide Bioregulator & Renal Disease article from Kidney Coach
- Peptides: MOTS-C & SS-21: Their Uses, Benefits & Side Effects in Kidney Disease youtube video
- Everything You Need to Know About Thymus Gland Peptides & Kidney Disease | ft. Dr Alexander Grinberg youtube video
- Biov8 (Australian peptide provider that Fiona works with)
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