The landscape of health and wellness is evolving fast. Gone are the days when cutting-edge therapies were only for the elite or “biohacking tech bros.” Today, functional and regenerative medicine are becoming accessible, affordable, and practical for everyday people. In a thought-provoking conversation on “A Healthy Point of View” podcast, Sam Tejada, CEO and Founder of Liquivida®, sits down with Jim Donnelly—a visionary in functional medicine and Co-Founder and CEO of Humanaut Health—to explore how modern medicine is shifting toward personalization, integration, and true empowerment for both patients and providers.
From Golf Balls to $141M: How Jim Donnelly Changed the Future of Wellness | Ep. 55
From Smart Homes to Biohacking Homes
The concept of smart homes has been around for a while, focusing on automation and convenience. But now, a new trend is emerging: biohacking homes. These spaces are designed not just for comfort but for optimized health, equipped with tools like infrared saunas, cold plunges, and cryotherapy chambers. Jim emphasizes that while these advanced technologies offer exciting benefits, the foundation of good health is key. Before layering on biohacking gadgets, building strong baseline health through solid habits is essential.
“Health is wealth,” Jim says, noting a cultural shift where people prioritize wellbeing and life experiences over material things. Architects, hospitality experts, and wellness entrepreneurs are designing spaces that nurture this new lifestyle, reflecting the growing integration of health into daily living.
Making Advanced Therapies Accessible to All
Jim’s mission is clear: bring regenerative and functional medicine within reach of everyone—not just the wealthy or the Silicon Valley crowd. Through his company, Restore Cryotherapy, affordable membership options allow people to access therapies like cryotherapy for as low as $12 a session. This democratization of health tech shows that wellness can be practical, budget-friendly, and effective.
He shares a powerful example of his own retired mother, a schoolteacher, who is benefiting from regenerative treatments. This underscores that stem cells, peptides, and similar therapies aren’t reserved for athletes or celebrities—they can help anyone looking to improve their quality of life.
Empowering Everyday Heroes
Jim highlights the often-overlooked needs of professionals with physically demanding jobs, such as firefighters. He explains that regenerative medicine plays a critical role in helping these individuals recover from injuries and maintain their vital work. “If they’re broken, they cannot be the humans they are designed to be,” he notes.
Many assume these therapies require expensive overseas trips, but Jim assures that effective, localized treatments are increasingly available. This accessibility means everyday heroes can heal, stay strong, and continue making an impact without the burden of prohibitive costs or logistics.
The MAHA Movement: A Community Focused on Transformation
An exciting part of Jim’s vision is the MAHA Movement — a community-driven initiative focused on holistic transformation. It blends functional medicine, mindset shifts, and lifestyle changes to empower people to take control of their health journey.
This movement isn’t just about treatments; it’s about creating a supportive ecosystem where individuals can share experiences, learn from each other, and push boundaries together. Jim believes this collective energy fuels progress faster than going it alone.
Practical Advice for Consumers and Providers
Jim’s advice is simple but powerful: start where you are and begin. The wellness journey doesn’t require tackling everything at once—doing so risks burnout and frustration. Instead, find a resource or provider who understands your current state and can help you build from there.
He also speaks directly to healthcare professionals feeling stuck in insurance-driven systems that can be stifling. Functional medicine offers a different path—patient-centered, fulfilling, and innovative. “There’s another world out there,” Jim encourages. “You don’t have to be locked into a system that is killing you.”
Collaboration Is the Future of Healthcare
Both Sam and Jim agree that transforming medicine requires community and collaboration. Healthcare should be engaging, playful, and united, breaking down the silos that have historically separated providers and patients.
“We can’t be so fragmented,” Sam says. “Divide and conquer is what keeps people from succeeding. If we come together and make that happen, we can change the course of medicine.”
Jim warmly echoes this call, inviting others to join the movement toward regenerative and functional wellness.
The future of medicine isn’t about unattainable technology or sky-high costs. It’s about meeting people where they are, democratizing access to innovative therapies, and fostering a collaborative spirit. Together, this revolution makes optimal health possible for all.