Optimised, still depleted with Camilla Thompson

If you have ever wondered: “Why do all my healthy habits still leave me flat by 3pm?” “Is ageing something happening to me, or something I can influence?” “Is my sleep tracker helping me, or making me more anxious about sleep?” \- this episode is for you. *This week Layne and Tess sit down with Camilla Thompson: founder of Biohack Me, author of Biohack Me (Wiley), and founder of Mould Safe. Camilla was eating clean and training hard when sepsis put her in hospital at the height of a media career, and years of chronic illness she connects to a mould-affected home moved her work from performance into prevention.* *The conversation strips biohacking back to what a plant actually needs: water, fresh air and light, before it ever gets to a supplement shelf or a wearable. Camilla and the hosts talk through the anchor habit of sleep, the night a good routine slipped anyway, and why ageing and decline are two different things.* *Underneath it is a bigger idea Awake keeps coming back to: the basics are free, they are not boring, and a tracker that tells you how you slept is no substitute for permission to actually rest.* **You will hear about:** - The plant hack: the three free things Camilla checks before any supplement or wearable - Why sleep is the anchor habit everything else gets built around - The night a good wind-down routine slipped anyway, with a big job and small kids - Why ageing and decline are not the same thing, and how small a part genetics really plays - Orthosomnia: what happens when a ring becomes the only proof you slept well - The debrief after sepsis and years of chronic illness: there was no recovery protocol, only permission to rest # **Links** Camilla Thompson's site: https://www.biohackme.com.au Follow Camilla Thompson on Instagram @biohackmecoach Get Awake's transformative book: Know Yourself Grow Yourself to live a happier more purposeful life. https://www.penguin.com.au/books/awake-academy-9781761345869 Follow Layne on Instagram @Laynebeachley Follow Tess on Instagram @tesscbrouwer Follow AWAKE on Instagram @awake\_academy Awakes TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@awakeacademy_ Sponsor our podcast https://www.awakeacademy.com.au/contact Book us for a workshop https://www.awakeacademy.com.au/contact # **Disclaimer** The A Wake Up Call podcast is created for general informational, educational, and inspirational purposes only. The stories, tools, and insights shared are designed to support your wellbeing journey - not to replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. In fact, we believe therapy is non-negotiable in life. If you're experiencing a medical or mental health condition, please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Never ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you've heard on this podcast. Your wellbeing matters. Take care of yourself, stay curious, and remember the real wake-up call is listening to what your body and mind are trying to tell you. If you need support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia). * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.