Today I want to talk about biohacking.

Not the influencer kind with $600 cold plunges, $300 blue light glasses, and a whole room dedicated to red light therapy. I’m talking about the kind your grandma probably invented by simply existing before the internet ruined everything.

Because here’s the truth: most of the popular biohacking trends are literally just… nature.
Sunlight. Movement. Cold water. Sleep. Real food. Stillness. Breathing. Touching grass, no irony required.

But somehow we’ve been convinced we need to be rich to feel alive in our own bodies.

The Wellness Industry Is Out of Control

Somewhere along the line, “taking care of yourself” turned into a lifestyle brand. A subscription. A full-on aesthetic. And biohacking, which could have been about reconnecting with our biology, got co-opted by tech bros, TikTokers, and supplement salespeople.

Now we think we need infrared saunas and PEMF mats to regulate our nervous systems. Meanwhile, the actual sun is right there. Every single day. For free.

Real Biohacks Don’t Actually Cost Anything

Here’s the truth that doesn’t show up in Instagram ads: most of the best “biohacks” are free, simple, and work better than anything you can buy.

• Sunlight in the morning helps reset your circadian rhythm. Go outside for ten minutes after you wake up. That’s it. No apps needed.
• Walking barefoot on real ground helps regulate stress and inflammation. It’s called grounding. Your ancestors just called it “being outside.”
• Cold water works whether it comes from a glacier plunge pool or your own shower. You don’t need a $1,200 stainless steel tub to feel alive.
• Intermittent fasting is just not eating all day out of boredom or stress. You don’t need a spreadsheet or a coach.
• Sleep is free. Going to bed earlier costs nothing. Neither does turning your phone off.
• Breathwork is built-in. Your lungs are literally biohacking tools.

The magic is in doing these things consistently, not in buying something with a sleek logo.

Now look, I get the appeal. I work a corporate job. I live in the city. I’m busy, tired, and yes, I’ve tried cryotherapy, red light therapy, and all the trendy stuff. And I don’t hate them. Some of it actually feels great. But I think a lot of people are missing the forest for the trees.

We’re chasing high-tech solutions to problems that nature already solved.

If we’re heading into a recession, or already in one, maybe now is the time to stop investing in mats to ground ourselves and just step outside barefoot. It’s free. It works. And it’s been waiting for us this whole time.

You Don’t Need a Cold Plunge. You Need Peace.

A lot of “wellness” today is just a fancy way to treat burnout without addressing the cause.
We’re overstimulated, underslept, and constantly refreshing apps designed to keep us addicted. Then we try to fix it all with products that cost more than our rent.

But what if the fix isn’t a product at all?

What if it’s getting quiet?

What if it’s touching grass, breathing deep, sitting in the sun, and remembering how to be human again?

You don’t need more gear. You need less noise.

Biohacking Was Never Supposed to Be a Flex

You don’t need a smart ring to tell you you’re tired. You need rest.

You don’t need a cryo chamber to feel alive.

You need presence.

You don’t need to “optimize” every second of your life. You need to actually live it.

Most of this stuff? Your body already knows how to do it. Your job is to listen. And maybe unplug long enough to hear it.

The best biohacks don’t come in a box. They come from the earth. From movement. From silence. From being outside. You don’t need to spend thousands to feel better. You just need to come back to yourself.