Sustained performance is not built on willpower alone. Leaders who ignore sleep, recovery and the biological effects of stress eventually compromise decision-making, energy and long-term health. 

Camilla Thompson is one of Australia’s leading biohacking experts and executive wellness coaches, working with high-performing leaders to optimise health, performance, and longevity. After experiencing burnout, sepsis, and prolonged illness linked to mould exposure and misdiagnosis, she rebuilt her health and now helps others understand the biological drivers of performance. 

Through this conversation, Camilla reframes biohacking as practical, accessible health optimisation, exploring recovery, sleep, stress, and personalised health strategies that give leaders a sustainable competitive edge. 

Takeaways 

• Leadership suffers when biology is ignored and recovery is treated as optional. 
• Burnout often begins with high performance habits pushed far beyond sustainability. 
• Sleep, hydration, nutrition and recovery directly shape decision quality and energy. 
• Many leaders operate like elite athletes but neglect structured recovery completely. 
• Biohacking is best understood as practical, preventative, evidence-based health optimisation. 
• Mould exposure can cause profound illness, misdiagnosis, trauma and prolonged recovery. 
• Healthspan means extending the years lived with strength, clarity and vitality. 
• Small daily habits can create better energy, resilience and long-term performance. 

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Camilla’s book
Biohack Me: The Practical Guide to Everyday Biohacks Anyone Can Use to Optimise Their Health and Longevity https://www.amazon.com.au/Biohack-Me-Practical-Everyday-Longevity/dp/1394334036 

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