Launching a new Explorer’s Way episode today with someone who has been shaping the supplement world long before most of us had the language for what he was doing.
And Shawn is the one have this conversation:
He’s formulated award‑winning supplements for decades, with an obsession for research, clinical outcomes, and real‑world result, not trends.
He was designing products specifically for the gut–brain axis before “gut–brain” was a buzzword on conference stages and social media.
At one point in his career, he was literally selected as World’s Fittest CEO…so when he talks about performance, it’s not theoretical.
In this episode we get into:
➡️ The Blah Zone – that place where you’re not “sick,” but you’re definitely not thriving
➡️ Why “food first” is necessary but not sufficient if you actually want optimal health
➡️ How he thinks about vigor: physical energy, mental acuity, and emotional well‑being as a measurable state, not a fantasy
➡️ Why the microbiome and gut–brain axis sit at the root of so many “meh but not sick” complaints
➡️ How thoughtfully designed supplements can act as an “easy button” that amplifies everything else you’re doing—sleep, nutrition, movement, resilience
And a personal note:
I always think I feel *fantastic*… until I talk to Shawn.
Half the time I reach out to him, he replies from mile 18 of a marathon, or just after some ridiculous endurance feat, and it makes me quietly question what zone I’m actually in!
Enjoy!
“The Blah Zone & Why Feeling ‘Fine’ Isn’t Normal” with Dr. Shawn Talbott – New Episode of The Explorer’s Way!
