On today’s episode, we sit down in person at the stunning Higher Order space in West Palm Beach with founders Ryan and Brittany Brown to explore how a life-changing diagnosis, a shared love of holistic health, and a deep belief in community gave birth to a new kind of social wellness club. We dive into Ryan’s journey putting type 1 diabetes into remission through lifestyle and functional interventions, Brittany’s holistic upbringing and “woo woo” roots, and how they’ve woven movement, recovery, ritual, and connection into a space that feels more like a sanctuary than a gym. From zero-proof elixirs at the Alchemy Bar to contrast therapy, mindful movement, and curated community events, this conversation is a heartfelt, grounded look at what it really means to live at a “higher order” in today’s stressed-out world—and why slowing down, doing less, and healing together might be the most powerful biohack of all.
You've gotta see this beautiful place in person! Book a tour ASAP! https://higherorder.com/the-experience
Location: 424 Park Place, Suite 104 - West Palm Beach, FL
Key Takeaways:
1. Illness as Initiation – Ryan’s type 1 diabetes journey became the gateway to deeper self-knowledge, functional and ancestral tools, and ultimately the birth of Higher Order.
2. Beyond Labs to “Higher Order” Health – They honor functional medicine and go wider: focusing on the universal building blocks of health that every human needs.
3. A True Social Wellness Club – Higher Order is positioned as a third space (home is first, work is second) centered on wellness, not alcohol, where people come to connect, reset, and elevate.
4. Four Pillars, One Ecosystem – Alchemy (zero-proof bar), Healing (longevity clinic), Sanctuary (movement + contrast therapy), and Community (events, workshops) are designed to work together.
5. How Membership Works – Annual and month-to-month memberships (single or couple) include unlimited classes and amenities, member discounts, guest passes, and four wellness consults/year with their healing team.
6. Day Passes = Member for a Day – Day pass guests can take multiple classes, use sauna/steam/cold plunge, enjoy the Alchemy Bar, and even book IVs—just without member discounts.
7. Zero-Proof, Fully Functional – The Alchemy Bar offers organic, non-toxic, functional drinks aligned to chakra energy—so you can have a sophisticated night out and still feel amazing the next morning.
8. Nervous System Before Everything – Their ethos is to “do less”: if you’re stuck in fight-or-flight, you can’t heal—so every detail, from cup design to class structure, is meant to drop you into parasympathetic.
9. Curated, High-Frequency Community – Membership is by application; with ~60 members now and a cap around 250–300, they’re prioritizing people who use and contribute to the space.
10. Scaling Wellness with Integrity – The vision includes more locations, hotel partnerships, retreats, and The Frequency newsletter—a weekly dose of elixirs, asanas, remedies, and astrologically aligned intentions.
Resources & Links:
Higher Order Website – Learn more, apply for membership, or book a class/treatment:
https://higherorder.com
Instagram – Get a feel for the space, events, and Alchemy Bar creations: @higherorderhealth
Schedule of Classes and Events https://higherorder.com/schedule
Got questions? Contact:
hello@higherorder.com (561) 268-0668
