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Rethinking nicotine and biohacking
Episode 486
Monday, 23 March, 2026

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Terry Seal about biohacking, nicotine, and navigating male-dominated industries. Motivated by her experiences with perimenopause and endometriosis, Terry Seal began exploring alternative approaches to pain and stress through the biohacking community. This journey led her into emerging research on nervous system regulation and cognitive performance, including the wider scientific debate around nicotine's potential and acknowledged risks. Key Takeaways Biohacking is a personal journey for Terri Seal, who used it to manage endometriosis and perimenopause after finding conventional medicine inadequate. Biohackers are reframing nicotine, citing studies on lozenges and pouches. This is distinct from smoking, which is universally condemned. Terri Seal's company, VELTS, takes a highly responsible approach to this controversial product, using adult-oriented flavors (e.g., grapefruit rosemary) and strict marketing to avoid youth appeal and prevent non-users from starting. Navigating male-dominated fields requires specific skills, including emotional regulation, confidence-building, finding allies, and actively managing imposter syndrome. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. Are you carrying pressure that was never yours to hold? Discover why progress feels harder than it should. When influence distorts under pressure, it shows up as force, over-control, or compensatory performance. Take this free diagnostic to help you locate the real issue: whether the distortion sits in you, your role, or the system around you. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: Judith Germain (mentoring, Speaker, author) - judithgermain.com The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her X profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.