In this episode of Mindful Paths, hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios explore one of the most controversial topics in modern health: lab-grown stem cells.

Can we really harvest pluripotent stem cells from blood? Are these treatments a biohacking breakthrough or a biological risk waiting to happen?

From Swedish lab discoveries to the 2012 Nobel Prize in stem-cell research, Nick and Hari unpack the latest science, ethical questions, and real-world risks of stem-cell therapy, mesenchymal cells, and regenerative medicine.

They also discuss how to separate scientific fact from marketing hype, why personalization and testing matter before trying new therapies, and why the foundations of health like sleep, movement, sunlight, and recovery still do 95% of the work.

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Transformational Coaching with Nick or Hari Enquiries: nick@t4mcoach.com 

Connect with Hari Kalymnios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikalymnios/

Visit: https://harikalymnios.com 

00:00 Preview and Intro

02:00 Health Optimization Summit Recap 

08:25 Biohacking Overload 

10:55 Tools, Saunas, and Lowering Habit Friction  

14:30 The 95/5 Rule for Real Health  

17:15 Peptides, Light Therapy & Grounded Gear  

22:36 The Stem-Cell Debate – Breakthrough or Biohazard?  

29:45 The Cost of Wellness & Perceived Value  

33:30 Corporate Wellness Culture  

40:00 Why You Should Avoid Over-Optimization  

45:00 Hope vs. False Hope in New Science  

50:00 Energy as the True Multiplier