Shawn Wells is known as the world’s top supplement formulator with over 40 patented ingredients, but behind the success is a story of trauma, depression, obesity, and suicidal thoughts. In this episode, we dive into Shawn’s raw personal journey, how pain shaped his purpose, and why he believes modern life is leaving us all dangerously nutrient deficient.

We talk about the lies we’ve been told about health, the war on our brains, the true cause of burnout, and why supplements are no longer just “nice to have.”

This is one of the most eye-opening convos we’ve had on the podcast.

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Timestamps:

03:00–07:20 Supplements are no longer optional07:20–11:35 Lifespan, healthspan, and youthspan11:35–15:50 Escaping the system and ancient wisdom15:50–18:22 How the food industry keeps us sick18:22–22:05 The doctor who changed everything22:05–26:00 Trauma, obesity, and internal war26:00–30:04 Turning pain into purpose30:04–34:30 Psychedelics and the second life34:30–38:55 Loneliness, depression, and healing38:55–43:20 Nightclubs, numbness, and real connection43:20–47:00 Addiction, apathy, and burnout47:00–52:00 Why caffeine makes you feel worse52:00–58:04 Going viral with better energy58:04–1:04:00 Kim Kardashian and Paraxanthine’s rise1:04:00–1:09:45 Caffeine is not what you think1:09:45–1:13:10 Understanding your bioindividuality1:13:10–1:16:30 Smart supplementation for brain and sleepLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices