Oxygen, Recovery, and the Future of Human Health
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has existed for hundreds of years, yet only recently has it started gaining attention in conversations around recovery, longevity, brain health, chronic illness, and athletic performance. In this episode of the Everyday Epigenetics podcast, Susan Robbins sits down with Alan Trim, co-founder of Oxidise Wellness Lab, to unpack the science behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy — and why these technologies are creating such powerful results across so many areas of health.
Alan’s journey into this work began through personal suffering. After years of debilitating insomnia that affected his memory, mental clarity, relationships, and quality of life, he discovered hyperbaric oxygen therapy almost out of desperation. Within weeks of consistent sessions, his sleep dramatically improved, inflammation decreased, cognitive function sharpened, and his nervous system began to stabilize. That experience completely changed the direction of his life and eventually led him to build one of the leading hyperbaric wellness companies in Europe.
What Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Actually Doing
One of the most fascinating parts of this conversation is the explanation of how hyperbaric oxygen therapy works inside the body. This is not about “getting more oxygen” in a basic sense. The pressure inside the chamber allows oxygen to dissolve directly into the blood plasma, helping deliver oxygen and nutrients into areas of the body that are inflamed, damaged, oxygen deprived, or struggling to heal.
The ripple effects are significant. Research continues to show improvements in inflammation, mitochondrial function, stem cell production, brain health, circulation, tissue repair, recovery, and nervous system regulation. Alan also explains why hyperbaric oxygen therapy is being used alongside treatments for chronic illness, neurological conditions, long COVID, autoimmune conditions, and even cancer support.
Red Light Therapy and Cellular Recovery
The episode also explores the growing use of red light therapy and how it works synergistically with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Red light therapy supports mitochondrial energy production, collagen synthesis, circulation, and cellular repair. Together, these technologies create an environment where the body has greater resources available to recover and regenerate.
Lifestyle Still Matters Most
One of the strongest takeaways from this conversation is that no technology replaces lifestyle. Sleep, nutrition, movement, stress regulation, sunlight, and recovery remain foundational. These therapies are not shortcuts. They are tools that help support the body’s ability to adapt, repair, and function at a higher level in a world that often works against our biology.
This episode is packed with insight for anyone interested in recovery, inflammation, performance, longevity, or understanding how the body heals.
Learn more about our guest Alan Trim
Alan Trim Bio
Alan Trim is the co-founder of Oxydise and Oxydise Wellness Lab, a UK leader in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and advanced red-light technologies. He is a passionate advocate for how these modalities can help in elite sports performance, longevity optimisation, and chronic illness recovery. He has worked with high profile clients including Strictly’s Gorka Marquez, Premier League footballers Anthony Elanga and Ola Aina and boxers Joseph Parker and Ben Whittaker.
Alan is an International Board of Undersea Medicine qualified professional and has overseen deployment and use of hundreds of hyperbaric and wellness systems across the UK. He is known for translating cutting-edge science into practical systems that enhance recovery, improve cognitive clarity, boost athletic output, and support long-term health resilience.
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Susan is a retired law enforcement officer and an accomplished Certified Epigenetic Human Performance Coach with a diverse and extensive background in wellness. She began her wellness career in 2015 as a holistic health and stress management coach. Her passion for helping others led her to expand her expertise into epigenetics in 2019, where she discovered the missing piece of the health optimization puzzle: Personalized health.
As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Level 2 Apeiron Zoh Epigenetic Human Performance Coach (DNA), and Certified PH360 Coach through Precision Health Alliance, Susan has developed a unique approach to health and wellness through completely personalized health. She is the proud recipient of the 2023 Precision Health Alliance Coach of the Year award. Susan works with clients to elevate their health and overall quality of life by understanding their unique needs based on their genetic makeup, taking out the guesswork, and getting results.
