The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Today, we delve deep into the world of cybernetics and the potential cyberpunk future with a true pioneer and a living legend in the field, Kevin Warwick. As an Emeritus professor at Coventry and Reading Universities, Kevin is celebrated as the world's first cyborg, earning him the moniker: Captain Cyborg.In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Kevin Warwick, who became a cyborg over 25 years ago by implanting a chip in his arm, the size of a coin, enabling him to interact with the digital world in ways that were once unimaginable. But this isn't just about becoming a cyborg; it's about the potential, the risks, and the opportunities at the intersection of AI, robotics, and biomedical engineering. In doing so, we discuss the fascinating implications of merging humans with technology and how it can reshape our understanding of reality.Kevin's fearless exploration into the world of cybernetics is truly pioneering. He has been willing to take risks to expand our knowledge and possibilities as humans. Join us as we explore the profound implications of merging biology with technology, opening up new realms of human potential and perception, and what our future could hold as technology and research continues to progress. (00:01:43) The Realities of Pioneering Human Enhancement(00:10:05) Kevin’s Implantation Experiment & Research(00:18:10) Expanding Our Biological “Software”(00:24:39) How Far Is Too Far? Risk Tolerance for the Sake of Science(00:32:47) Exploring Human Enhancement Possibilities(00:39:21) Kevin’s Take on Longevity From His Brain Cell Research(00:43:13) Biohacking as an Entry Level Point Into Cyborgs(00:52:41) The Future of Cyborgs, Humans & Artificial IntelligenceResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Podcast: Futures Podcast Read: I, Cyborg by Kevin Warwick Read: Artificial Intelligence: The Basics by Kevin Warwick Linkedin: Kevin Warwick The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we talk about one of my favorite biohacking topics: hormones. Starting way back before I first had kids, I’ve studied hormones as they relate to fertility – leading to the first of just a few books over the years, The Better Baby Book. And it's been an area of passion ever since because hormones also control your mood and your energy levels and your happiness.So I wanted to invite Dr. Francesca LeBlanc on the show – someone who has a very interesting blend of being a board certified chiropractor, a doctor of natural medicine, and a clinical nutritionist – to take us through the winding roads of food, lifestyle, and hormones in women. You could call this functional medicine, but Dr. Francesca LeBlanc has a unique spin on it. For years in her 20s and 30s, she suffered from brain fog, mood swings, irregular cycles, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. She spun her wheels with the allopathic model before discovering that the root cause of her symptoms could be traced back to hormone imbalances. Now, Dr. LeBlanc helps patients understand that it’s not all in their heads, and that they can live normal, symptom-free, joyful lives.In this conversation, we dive into her holistic healing journey, and how pioneers in the health biohacking space – including myself – guided and inspired her to create the hormone hierarchy; linking hormones to other chemicals in the brain. We explore what diet and lifestyle changes to make that can significantly improve not only how you feel but how your body functions, identify common deficiencies and inhibitors to healthy hormones, and share tools for stress management.(02:25) Painful Early Steps on Her Journey to Wellness(06:51) Basics of Hormones & Pregnancy(11:39) How Mold & Environmental Toxins Damage Hormones(21:03) Foods That Keep Your Hormones Healthy(27:06) The Hormone Hierarchy(34:44) Most Common Metals Impacting Women’s Hormones(40:33) Tools for Stress Management(48:03) Exploring Various Gateways to Holistic Health Hacking(58:32) Addressing Mineral DeficienciesResourcesSponsor: Go to www.DrinkLMNT.com/Dave and receive a free Sample Pack with your purchase.Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Instagram: @drfrancescaleblancWebsite: labwellhealthcare.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, let's delve into a topic often overlooked but crucial for our overall health: our skin. Over the past decade, I've started seeing our skin as more than just a protective layer; it's a major organ, just like our liver or heart. Its health goes beyond appearances – it profoundly influences our biology and well-being.Today, I welcome Carolina Reis Oliveira, the founder of OneSkin, a skin health company, to the show. She'll share exciting insights from recent research on specific peptides that can transform your skin's appearance and functionality.Here's the intriguing part: your skin's health closely links to your body's overall health. Inflamed or unhealthy skin signals underlying issues within your system. Conversely, improving your skin's health can reduce systemic inflammation and positively impact your organs. This revelation led me to discover a groundbreaking peptide called OS-01, found using advanced AI and novel compound-searching techniques.Carolina will explain how peptide OS-01 can reverse your skin’s biological age, the differences in their body, face, and eye formulas, the benefits of their mineral sunscreen to combat skin damage and reduce inflammation, and their new method to measure skin age.If you're considering investing in longevity, this episode is a game-changer. By tackling skin inflammation, you're not only enhancing your appearance but also reducing systemic inflammation, a double win.(00:02:30) Discovering OS-01 & How the Peptide Tackles Skin Aging(00:16:45) Inside the Different OneSkin Formulas for Face & Eyes(00:21:46) Boost the Effects of OS-01 Face With the OneSkin Cleanser(00:24:26) How & Where To Use the Body Lotion for Optimal Results(00:28:02) Exploring Potential OS-01 Systemic Effects(00:34:46) Finding the Right Dose With the OneSkin Formula(00:38:28) Benefits & Use Recommendations for Mineral Based Sunscreen(00:42:27) How OneSkin Activates Collagen & Hyaluronic Acid Production(00:44:43) The MolClock: Discovering a New Way To Measure Skin AgingResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: oneskin.co (use code upgrade15 for 15% off)Instagram: @oneskin.coThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Human Upgrade my guest fits right into the podcast transition to The Human Upgrade because he gets into the grittiness of what humans can do to level themselves up. No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Greene shares science-backed knowledge about human nature.You know you want to be more powerful, more in control and excellent at what you do.Robert’s insights help you do just that. He gives you actionable tips that help you unlock limitations you may be putting on yourself so you can move your life upward and forward. (Similar to something I like to tell my team is great momentum: “up and to the right.”) World leaders, military generals, business executives, philosophers, and hip-hop moguls alike revere Robert’s books.After writing about mastery and power for more than two decades, he’s now become a TikTok sensation and the universal truth for a new generation. He’s one of my favorite authors who’s profoundly influenced my own life and been on the podcast twice before. Both episodes are must listens: The 48 Laws of Power – #380 and The Laws of Human Nature – #575. I asked him back to talk about his latest book: “The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature.” “In “The 48 Laws of Power,” I talk about deception and con artists,” Robert says. “But in The Laws of Human Nature, it's almost about self-deception, how we're con artists with ourselves, how we create an image of ourselves as being morally right, being a good person, being intelligent, being rational, being empathetic. Whereas in fact, we're usually quite far below that ideal. … Because your default position is to always look externally and blame other people.”In “The Daily Laws,” he distills the best of his previous books and never-before-published material in to one amazing life guide for you. He lays out themes for each month of the year: Power, seduction, persuasion, strategy, human nature, toxic people, self-control, mastery, psychology, leadership, adversity and creativity. Within these themes he features a “daily law” for you to follow.“By not looking at ourselves in an honest way, and glossing over our own flaws and weaknesses, we become trapped in patterns of behavior that we cannot control,” Robert says in his new book. “As the years go by, and the misreadings, missteps, and unrealistic decisions pile up, we can become bitter confused, and damaged.”“The Daily Laws” is designed to reverse [these] toxic patterns and reconnect you to reality,” Robert says. “It takes aim at the various delusions we have all absorbed and seeks to attune your mind instead to the most entrenched traits of human nature and how our brains actually operate.”Listen on for the truth bombs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let’s explore the mind-bending subject of quantum biology with Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus on gut health, autoimmunity and psychoneuroimmunology. A respected author, speaker, health advocate, Dr. Clinton has been on the front lines of health and wellness for over 15 years, helping people overcome the very health challenges I once grappled with in my younger years – issues like autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease, which we now understand are often intertwined with mold toxicity.What makes Dr. Clinton’s journey so intriguing is that she not only healed herself but has also guided countless patients on their paths to recovery. Today, we dive into a profoundly fascinating and complex topic Dr. Clinton knows a lot about, but which is still relatively misunderstood among the public: quantum biology. At a high level, it's all about understanding how our health is intricately connected to the world around us, the flow of electrons, protons, photons of light, and even the vibrations of sound within our biological systems. Think biohacking under a mega microscope.We explore the scientific meaning of the word “quantum,” theories surrounding the origins of consciousness, the incredible role of fascia in the quantum highway of our bodies, the impact of polyphenols and melanin, the incredible new discoveries around structured water, and a whole lot more.Plus, we delve into the emerging field of sound frequency research and even touch on Dr. Clinton's new Quantum Sound Masterclass. I appreciate Dr. Clinton’s work at the cutting edge of quantum biology, and look forward to how these discoveries push the biohacking movement forward.(00:05:47) Understanding Quantum Biology: Where Biology Meets Consciousness(00:13:21) Exploring the Origins of Consciousness (00:18:55) A New Study Proving We Are Quantum Beings (00:24:39) What’s Happening In the Quantum Highway of Fascia Throughout the Body(00:30:49) The Function of Polyphenols & Melanin(00:38:11) What Structured Water Does in the Body(00:46:05) Dr. Clinton’s Masterclass on Quantum Sound & Water Consciousness (00:55:16) Sound Frequency: The Next Biohacking Frontier ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: drcatherineclinton.comQuantum Sound Masterclass: drcatherineclinton.com/quantum-sound-masterclassInstagram: @dr.catherineclintonYouTube: Dr. Catherine Clinton NDFacebook: @dr.catherineclintonndThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember the days when we believed in one-size-fits-all diets? Well, thankfully those days are behind us. Today's episode is all about the crucial shift towards personalized nutrition.Our guests, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers, are no strangers to the show. They're also the authors of The Ultimate Nutrition Bible, a monumental resource that unlocks the secrets of crafting a diet tailored precisely to your genetics, goals, and lifestyle. We delve into the art and science of creating your perfect nutrition plan, exploring the intricate web of genetics, gut health, and lifestyle, and how they all intertwine to shape your dietary needs. Imagine a diet designed exclusively for you, based on your unique genetic makeup and aspirations. It's a paradigm shift for sure; we're here to guide you through it using the latest scientific studies and findings from our personal experiences with biohacking.In this episode, we uncover the importance of aligning your diet with your lifestyle, debate the calories-in vs. calories-out method of losing weight, and share practical insights for how to measure your progress from The Ultimate Nutrition Bible. Plus, we dispel the myth that excessive cardio is the fastest way to lose body fat, and explore the pivotal role of hormones and metabolism for sustainable, safe weight loss.(00:21) Introducing the Ultimate Nutrition Bible: There’s No Evil Foods(10:54) Why Raw Food & Ketogenic Diets Are Not for Everybody(19:30) The Consequences of a Performance Diet & Starvation Survival Mechanisms(33:32) Exploring the Calories-In, Calories-Out Method for Weight Loss(41:05) Understanding Metabolic Adaptation: Why Excessive Cardio Prevents Fat Loss(46:08) How High Quality Sleep Can Aid Weight Loss(51:33) The Simplest Secret for Tracking Your Progress(56:32) Breaking Down Calories vs. Macros in the Ketogenic Diet(01:00:53) Identifying Hormone Issues Based on Weight Distribution(01:05:22) Taking Risks to Achieve Optimal ResultsResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books The Ultimate Nutrition Bible: ultimatenutritionsystem.com/daveWebsite: bioptimizers.comInstagram: @bioptimizersYouTube: BiOptimizersBlog: bioptimizers.com/blogPodcast: Awesome Health PodcastThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

About ten years ago, I began working colostrum into my product development efforts – seeing its game changing nutritional value for exactly what it was, well before the mainstream sank its teeth into it. Today’s guest has the experience and intellect to take us deep into the science behind it.Dr. Sarah Rahal, MD – the brainchild of ARMRA – is a double board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in environmental and functional medicine. After years of clinical work and research, she was alarmed by the rise of chronic diseases in young patients due to modern environmental factors like pollutants, pesticides, and more. This led her to leave traditional medicine and develop ARMRA's technology with a mission to minimize the modern environmental impact on human health – a truly honorable and trailblazing path that she explains for us today, from early personal health issues to the future of her fascinating company.More than anything though, this episode serves as the ultimate Colostrum 101 course for anyone interested in learning more, living healthier, and even for those still harboring doubts over things like fasting and ethical sourcing. Dr. Sarah Rahal answers it all and more.(02:59) Dr. Rahal on the State of Children’s Health(05:50) Disillusionment & Leaving the Healthcare System (08:14) Intro to the Formula Industry & Colostrum(12:44) Dr. Rahal’s Near-Death Experience(17:35) Massive Issues in the Dairy Industry  (21:27) ARMRA’s Unique Formulation (28:25) Dave Asprey vs. The World (31:33) Collagen or Colostrum? (38:33) Ethical Sourcing of ARMRA Colostrum(42:27) Diet Combinations for Colostrum (44:24) How Colostrum Supports a Healthy Microbiome(54:34) Considering Colostrum as a Food Product ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Visit tryARMRA.com/Dave for 15% off your first orderInstagram: @tryarmraThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friends, it is my great pleasure to introduce Vani Hari, aka Food Babe, someone I've had the privilege of knowing for nearly a decade. She is a relentless advocate for clean, safe, and wholesome food. She has dedicated herself to a tireless campaign aimed at eliminating harmful ingredients from our food supply, particularly in the United States, where food standards can sometimes be shockingly low. Her efforts have been resolute in challenging major food corporations when their practices are detrimental to the well-being of our children and society as a whole. Vani Hari's mission is driven by a genuine concern for the greater good, and I dare say that she has had a more significant impact on food safety and quality than some of the regulatory agencies tasked with these responsibilities in the first place. Vani’s new book, Food Baby Family: More Than 100 Recipes and Foolproof Strategies to Help Your Kids Fall in Love with Real Food serves as a comprehensive guide for how her family navigates the challenges of living in a world filled with overly processed, unhealthy food options. In this conversation we discuss the importance of educating your kids on processed foods and proper nutrition early on. Vani and I share some of the lessons we’ve learned in teaching our kids about nutrition, and how we’ve empowered them to choose foods that make them feel good.Together, we have the power to stand up against the multibillion-dollar conglomerates that persist in feeding us products that are, in essence, poison. By making informed, healthier choices for ourselves and our families, we can redirect our resources toward companies that are genuinely committed to improving the landscape and producing high-quality products.(00:03:10) Vani Hari's Journey in Food Activism & ResilienceHow Vani unveiled hidden chemicals in our foodExposing a harmful chemical in Subway bread Read: Feeding You Lies By Vani HariBeing targeted by organized oppositionHow Vani’s health journey inspired her to find purposeNavigating constant badgering online being paid for by big chemical companies How Gabby Bernstein helped Vani persevere through manipulations and attacksThe history of PR in the USWhat drives Vani to continue this workRead: Food Babe Family By Vani Hari (00:24:16) The Truth About Processed Foods & How to Uphold Your Food Values SociallyHow the food industry thrives on making food that isn’t good for our health Removing processed foods from your dietThe importance of educating kids about processed foods early on Teaching kids to be kind and acceptingCommunicating why you do/don’t buy certain foods to your kidsWhat happened when I took my daughters to McDonald’s for the first time How fast food hijacks your brainExposing chemicals in the infamous Pumpkin Spice LatteHow to uphold your food values in social settingsWhy goldfish are banned in Vani’s house and alternative snacks(00:40:41) Helping Kids Navigate Their Food Choices to Make Healthier DecisionsHealthy, satiating breakfast ideas for kidsTruvani collagen: shop.truvani.com/pages/collagen-peptidesWhy Kellogg is one of the most evil companies in the worldEmpowering kids to choose how they feel through the food they eatHow processed foods led to Vani’s appendicitisBeing a happier parent by being less of a perfectionistHow kids can hold you accountableResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Read: Food Babe Family By Vani Hari Website: foodbabe.comYouTube: youtube.com/thefoodbabeInstagram: @thefoodbabeShop: truvani.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we're broadcasting live from Toronto with Dr. Adeel Khan, a leading figure in the field of gene and cell therapies. Dr. Adeel Khan, who holds an M.D. and is a Canadian Board Certified Physician, specializes in regenerative and cellular medicine. He is also a recognized authority as a key opinion leader for The American College of Regenerative Medicine, the foremost advocate for best practices in North America. Notably, he co-founded Xalt, a fitness-technology company, and played a pivotal role in the development of their proprietary technologies. Additionally, he serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for Science & Humans, a virtual hormonal health company. Dr. Khan's expertise extends globally, as he has treated world champion athletes, members of Royal Families, and celebrities in both Dubai and North America.Personally, I'm thrilled to share that I've recently undergone gene therapy for the very first time in my life. This is a significant moment for me because I've been envisioning the potential of this technology in the context of longevity for the past two decades. In fact, I documented my beliefs about the ability to manipulate stem cells to reverse their aging process in my book, Superhuman. The gene therapy I received, which we'll delve into shortly, was administered via a simple injection. Over the next three to six months, it's expected to reduce my biological age, or intrinsic age, by an impressive seven to nine years—a monumental outcome from just one treatment.Throughout this episode, we'll explore various aspects of stem cell research, particularly the historical use of umbilical cells, which may hold some surprising revelations for you. We'll also discuss the challenges in translating cutting-edge medical research into practical clinical applications and the incredible potential of gene and cell therapy in addressing chronic pain, cancer, and other medical conditions. What's particularly exciting is Dr. Khan's multifaceted approach to biology, working on multiple fronts to harness its potential. This innovative approach offers a glimpse into a promising future, and I couldn't be more thrilled to dive into this conversation.(01:36) Exploring the Impact of Technological Advances & Gene Therapy in Regenerative Medicine• Pure Muscle: puremuscleandfitness.com• Unite Mind & Body to Achieve Health & Healing – Dr. Andrew Weil – #656• How technological advances have impacted the world of regenerative medicine• Learn more: daveasprey.com/genetherapy• Keeping up with the rapid development of medical science• What is plasmid gene therapy? • The history of gene therapy research and accepting the risk of innovation• The attitude towards innovation in other parts of the world• We Can Slow Down Aging Right Now – David Sinclair, Ph.D. – #626• How phellostatin relates to aging (20:42) Revolutionary & Innovative Approaches to Health & Longevity• Democratizing health for everyone with gene therapy • Benefits of intranasal insulin• How industry cross-pollination encourages lateral thinking • Read: Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday• Explaining the limitations of umbilical cord stem cells and how they’re being optimized• Using gene editing technology to create specific stem cell lines • Using stem cell technology for hair and the reproductive system• The ability for breast enlargement with stem cells (42:47) Stem Cell & Gene Therapy Applications for Cancer & Chronic Pain• The opportunity for chronic disease healing with stem cell therapy• Using CAR T for cancer treatment • Target gene therapies to fix irregular pathways• Ways to improve mitochondrial efficiency• How bad actors could misuse this technology• The correlation between Tesla’s story and gene cell therapy• Big Pharma and government’s role in the suppression of revolutionary medical technology• Using this technology to build resilience in the body to combat modern stressors(01:10:08) Making Revolutionary Medical Advances More Accessible• The logistics of receiving gene cell therapy: how long they last and how they’re given• Improving the immune system through a microbiome upgrade with FMT• The difference between probiotics and FMT• Stem cell and gene therapy treatments for cardiovascular disease• The regulatory fight for your right to have control of your own biology• The problem with institutionalized medical doctors• Treating chronic pain and recognizing the chronic pain burden ResourcesGene Therapy: daveasprey.com/genetherapyDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: eterna.healthInstagram: @dr.akhanYouTube: Doctor AdeelThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at http

Today, we cover something that everybody wants at some level or another—muscle. If you want to live a long time and you've fallen for the plant based nonsense science that's out there to sell more Froot Loops, well, you're heading in the wrong direction from a longevity perspective. The cold, hard truth is that skeletal muscle mass drives longevity.Dr. Gabrielle Lyon joins the show today to flex her own intellectual muscles on protein intake, reframing the hallmarks of aging, supplementing aminos, healthy fascia, and a whole lot more. You've heard her talk about these things online probably as much as I have; she calls what she does Muscle Centric Medicine—and as you can imagine, I am fully on board. She's looking at aging in exciting new ways in her new book, Forever Strong, which is packed with science-based strategies for aging well.We respectfully lock horns on a few subjects near and dear to our hearts—ranging into symptomatology vs. muscle health, key flaws in modern skeletal muscle research, where to draw the line on veganism, unlocking longevity through diet, and more—before landing on our shared responsibility to the greater community to share these insights for the common good.Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a true heavyweight in the space and my dear friend, backing up her immense aptitude with real life results as a biohacker seemingly aging at a slower pace than one might expect. It’s a pleasure to welcome her to the show today.(02:38) Correlation Between Aging & Skeletal Muscle Mass • Read: Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon• Dr. Gabrielle’s informed background in geriatric medicine• Modern symptomatology vs. skeletal muscle health• Reframing the hallmarks of aging• 40 Years of Zen• Gaps in modern skeletal muscle measuring • A New Whole-Body MRI Scan Sees Everything - Raj Attariwala M.D., Ph.D. #989• Optimizing genetic potential • Benefits to weight training as a young person • How much weight training is ideal?• Read: The One-Minute Workout by Martin Gibala• Skeletal muscle as body armor (23:30) To Protein or Not to Protein? There’s No Question• Protein intake with regard to longevity• Mythbusting mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR)• Kevin Hart ends up in wheelchair after being ‘dumbest man alive’• One possible benefit to animal protein restriction • Considering protein instead as its 20 amino acids • Benefits to collagen supplementation• Read: The Switch by Mr. James W. Clement• Not-So-Science Fiction: Extending Your Healthspan Gets Real - James Clement #608(37:29) Applying the Science: Everyday Tips & Practices• Spacing amino acids throughout the day • Dr. Lyon’s longevity protocol• Eating earlier for circadian alignment• Evidence hedging intermittent fasting • Negative impact of alcohol on aging (47:42) Fascia, Muscle & Hernias: What’s the Connection?• Importance of fascia in aging • Recommendations to avoid hernia surgery• Explaining the tensegrity principle as it relates to muscle health • Value of functional movement practice • Link between the virus and an increase in mast cells (50:26) Best Proteins & Why You Shouldn’t Go Vegan• Dr. Lyon’s recommended animal protein powders  • Why vegan farts are the real problem • Other important bioavailable nutrients in animal protein • Veganism in younger/older people• Wielding the responsibility to educate • Dave’s health journey and inspiration• Supplementing amino acids • Read: Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle LyonResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: drgabriellelyon.comRead: Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle LyonInstagram: @drgabriellelyonPodcast: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon ShowYouTube: Dr. Gabrielle LyonFacebook: Doctor Gabrielle LyonX: @drgabriellelyonThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Human Upgrade - anesthetist and researcher, Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D., shares how the power of cold-water practices can treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, arthritis, migraines and other health conditions you may be experiencing.Despite all the attention cold water swimming and immersion has gotten in recent years—thank you, Wim Hof—the scientific community hasn’t taken it very seriously. That’s changing now. Dr. Harper’s research goes beyond what we already know about the benefits of cold-water therapy and lays out best practices for you.In this episode you’ll learn: How to safely establish your own customized practice of cold-water swimmingThe ideal plunge frequency How to heat your body from the inside outWhy using saunas can optimize your plungesThe effects of putting your face in cold water vs. just your bodyWhy swimming “in the wild”—lakes, rivers, seas — benefits you even more How community plays a role in cold plunge practicesAnd moreYou’ll also learn about science and case studies found in Dr. Harper’s book, “Chill: The Cold Water Swim Cure - A Transformative Guide to Renew Your Body and Mind.” He explains how cold water has the ability to impacts us physiologically and mentally.As Dr. Harper shares his long-awaited evidence on cold-water’s therapeutic power to strengthen the immune system, cell regeneration, and everyday vitality, you’ll come to understand how to harness the power of cold-water swimming. If you are looking to up your cold-water therapy game, you’ll get a lot of value from this episode. Dr. Harper says you can start simply, one small movement into cold water at a time: “Your rest, digest, chill out, and anti-inflammatory response comes from putting your face into the water,” he says. He then goes on to other cold-water swim tips.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every 13 minutes, a woman dies of breast cancer. And this unnecessary epidemic affects men, too. Today, you’ll hear a fascinating interview with a woman on a mission to empower people to do more than just survive breast cancer, but become radiantly healthy; Dr. Toni Galardi. She's not only a holistic psychotherapist with a PhD in psychology, but a remarkable individual who cured herself of breast cancer. Dr. Galardi is a prolific author with three books under her belt, including her latest one titled BreastQuake: 10 Steps to Awakening from Breast Cancer. In this episode, we delve deep into the esoteric realm of breast cancer; discussing alternative methods for treatment, lowering the risk of breast cancer, and exploring groundbreaking studies that shed light on the incredible healing potential of consciousness within the body. You see, it's essential to understand that psychology plays a crucial role in the context of cancer. While psychology doesn't cause cancer, ignoring the mind-body connection in the conversation is a missed opportunity. Our bodies possess a remarkable intelligence, residing within our mitochondria, and a distributed consciousness that affects our well-being. So, even if you don't have breasts or breast cancer isn't on your radar, this conversation offers profound insights into psychology's impact on health and wellness.Dr. Toni Galardi is deeply passionate about helping women navigate their cancer treatment plans, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's passions, as she believes that passion holds significant healing potential. Throughout this episode, you'll learn about Dr. Galardi’s personal journey with breast cancer, the eye-opening studies she uncovered regarding the high cost of treatment, her recommendations for more affordable (and even free) healing tools, and her unique approach to harmonizing the energetic and emotional aspects of the human experience to combat cancer and reduce your risk. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Dr. Toni Galardi for her courage in authoring this groundbreaking book and fearlessly addressing topics that some may question. She calls it as she sees it, and that's precisely why her insights are so valuable.(02:27) The Role of Shame & Love in the Cancer Recovery Journey• Read: Cancerpreneur by Mike Koenigs• What Toni decided to do when she got her breast cancer diagnosis• The data around how women really feel about their breasts• Who does and doesn’t have shame around their breasts• How Toni’s shamanic training and somatic experience came into her healing process• The World is Your Petri Dish with Bruce Lipton – #336• The compelling link between shame and breast cancer• Working with consciousness in the body to cure diagnoses• Developing the muscle of dream recall• Intuition is Not a Feeling – Joy Martina – #574• Loving your breasts into cancer remission(19:26) Optimizing Diet, Lifestyle & Emotional Well-being for Breast Cancer Resilience• Diet changes to implement when diagnosed with breast cancer• How to alkaline your diet & limit acidic foods• Should you avoid dairy or soy if you have breast cancer?• Exploring what the cancer personality looks like• Studies of the impact of negative life events on cancer diagnoses• Energetic cleansing and hygiene tips(35:20) Empowering Self-Care & Healing Tools for Breast Cancer Prevention & Recovery• Diagnostic test recommendations to see if you’re at risk• Queen of Thrones castor oil packs • Using thermography• Read: The Power of Eight by Lynn McTaggart• The high cost of breast cancer treatment compared to other cancers• Using the free tool of the power of eight to heal breast cancer • How toxic relationships & childhood trauma play a role in breast cancer• Watch: A Call to Courage with Brene Brown on Netflix• How to deal with trolls on social mediaResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: drtonigalardi.comInstagram:@drtonigalardiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-toni-galardi-909a5a7Facebook: facebook.com/drtoniThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode I’m reuniting with someone who has had a profound impact on my journey as a biohacker, Rollin McCraty, the director of research at the HeartMath Institute. Rollin specializes in the physiology of emotion, and his research explores how emotions impact cognition, behavior, health, and global interconnectivity. I first encountered Rollin nearly two decades ago during my tenure at the Silicon Valley Health Institute. Back then, I was a young enthusiast, navigating the intricate world of anti-aging and longevity, learning from the seasoned wisdom of octogenarians who were defying the natural aging process. Rollin introduced me to the profound connection between cutting-edge science and practices often dismissed back then, like meditation. In a world where admitting to meditating could raise eyebrows and questions about your sanity, Rollin illuminated the scientific links connecting our biology, nervous system, and conscious mind. It was a revelation, a glimpse into the integral role these connections play not just in personal well-being but in the unseen, yet palpable, impact we have on others. Now, as a 50-year-old with the biological markers that defy my calendar age, I attribute part of my own transformation to insights gained from pioneers like Rollin. As a biohacker, personal development isn’t just a journey inward but a meticulous tuning of the body’s ‘hardware’ to optimize function and performance. In this episode we’re uncovering the impact our energetics can have on others and the world around us. We talk about heart rate variability and coherence, and its importance in aging. We discuss the magnetic environment we live in, and the human response to these natural phenomena. We talk about the impact of phones on our biology, how technology can potentially be harnessed to positively affect human consciousness and global coherence, and changing DNA with intention. And if you’re now motivated to dive into coherence training, we give some tools for that. It’s an honor to have Rollin on the show today, a testament to the evolution of biohacking, where the convergence of science and consciousness isn’t just acknowledged but celebrated.(03:39) Unlocking the Power of Heart Rate Variability & Earth’s Natural Rhythms• What heart rate variability is why it’s important for understanding aging• My experience as a HeartMath coach and using a heart rate variability monitor• How we affect each other from our heart rate coherence• Research conducted through the Global Coherence Initiative on fields line resonances• Why it’s beneficial to be in sync with the rhythm of the earth• An overview of the Schumann Resonances(33:37) How the Earth’s Magnetic Environment Impacts Our Biology• The global magnetometer measuring system• How understanding the magnetic environment we live in can help us be more resilient• What disturbed fields can do to humans• How our phones impact our biology• Measuring global consciousness with Global Consciousness Project 2.0• Recognizing and pushing past our own limiting beliefs(46:35) Exploring Coherence Training & Quantum Consciousness for Healing• Using technology to affect consciousness in a positive way• Global Coherence app• How we are becoming aware of what we're feeding the field • Where to start with becoming more aligned and shifting into coherence• The role of mitochondria in coherence training• How you can change your DNA with coherence and intention• Biohacking’s link to epigenetics• The World is Your Petri Dish with Bruce Lipton – #336• Tap into Tapping: The EFT Episode – Dawson Church # 474• Mastering Brain Waves and Creating Mind Bridges – Dawson Church – #653• Channeling healing through energetic fields at Joe Dispenza workshops• Biohacking Conference: biohackingconference.com• Rollin’s work with Joe Dispenza• Quantum level processing and consciousness• Global Coherence Initiative: heartmath.org/GCI• Read: Science of the Heart by Rollin McCraty• Read: Heart IntelligenceResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: heartmath.orgInstagram: @heartmathinstituteGlobal Coherence Initiative: heartmath.org/GCIThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, we tackle longevity, exploring workouts optimized for hormones, and dive deep into a crucial quality we all need a bit more of—resilience (or as I like to call it, equanimity). It's about more than just being tough; it's about the ability to maintain your chosen mental and emotional state, no matter what life throws your way.I’m excited to introduce Tony Horton, a name many of you will recognize. We both are passionate about the journey to self-improvement, albeit via different approaches. Tony is a renowned motivational speaker, the author of Bring It, Crush It, and The Big Picture, and the brains behind immensely popular fitness programs, Beachbody Fitness and P90X®.His influence in the world of fitness and wellness is vast, as his insights into healthy living have been shaping lives for years.Today, we uncover the reasons behind Tony's new collaboration with Dr. Mindy Pelz to create a unique fitness program tailored for women's hormone cycle. We also explore the often overlooked roles of humor and mindfulness in promoting longevity and examine how the right workout routine can significantly enhance your relationships. Tony also shares the best ways to move your body to prevent injuries, and imparts lessons from his extensive experience in entrepreneurship. Get ready for a practical, insightful conversation that will hopefully inspire you to move more, laugh more, and continue striving for the best version of yourself at any age.(01:15) Inside Tony’s New Program & Health Recovery Journey• Fast Like A Girl by Mindy Pelz• How Tony collaborated with Mindy Pelz to create a hormone-centric workout plan• The Better Baby Book by Dave Asprey• Being mindful of overtraining• Tony’s experience with Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Bell's Palsy• Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zin• How mindfulness contributes to longevity• Biohack for stopping pox viruses from replicating(21:04) Tony’s Biohacking, Fitness & Longevity Blueprint • Adaptability as a contributor to long-term happiness and resilience• Tony’s tips for establishing a consistent workout practice• Why tracking your progress is core to biohacking• The link between mental health and exercise• How to incorporate cold plunging into your fitness routine• Workout modalities that reduce the likelihood of injury• The value of humor for longevity and happiness(46:44) Diving Into Muscle Confusion, Relationship Harmony & Entrepreneurship• The latest science related to muscle confusion• Early biohacks Tony pioneered• Maintaining testosterone levels as you get older• How the PowerSync60 helps women design workouts around their cycle• PowerSync60: powernationfitness.org/catalog• How exercising in alignment with your hormones improves relationships• The hardest parts of entrepreneurship • Navigating PowerSync60 for women menopausal, perimenopausal, or postmenopausalResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: tonyhortonlife.comFacebook: Tony S. HortonX: @Tony_HortonInstagram: @tonyshortonYouTube: Tony Horton LifePowerSync60: powernationfitness.org/catalogThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who doesn’t want more radiant skin? Not only is our skin our largest organ, but it influences our confidence and how we connect with others. That’s why I'm excited to be sitting down at my Austin, Texas studio with skin expert and longtime friend, Rachel Varga. Rachel is a double board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist, having performed over 20,000 procedures since 2011. She was one of the first to combine functional slow-aging techniques, biohacking, and modern medical aesthetics—teaching us how to tune in to what our skin is telling us about our internal health and what to do about it. Not only has she had a significant impact on the world of skin science, but she's also trained countless doctors, nurses, and their teams on the art of aesthetics.I can personally vouch for Rachel's expertise as she's worked on my skin, enhancing it with innovative techniques involving lights and other intriguing procedures. But today, it's not just about aesthetics or vanity. We dive deep into the health of our skin, specifically discussing how to reduce oxidative stress and implement purification and detoxification techniques to become radiant from the inside out. With Rachel's unique insights you don't typically hear in the skincare space, you'll learn secrets to having not just younger-looking skin, but more pure energetics. What you’ll find is that healthy skin is not just about putting some crap on top of it, it's about nourishing your skin from the inside, doing the energetic practices of biohacking, and then using vetted products that actually work and are safe. If you're hungry for more, Rachel helps inspire others with her unique strategies to slow cellular aging and enhance radiance at TheSchoolofRadiance.com and has previously graced us with her wisdom on of this podcast (#668). I also highly recommend checking out her recent paper on Oxidative Stress Status and Its Relationship to Skin Aging. And, be on the lookout for her upcoming book, Radiance: The New Skin Science.(02:11) Combatting Modern Stressors: From Oxidative Stress Status to EMFs• The harm oxidative stress from the environment can cause on your skin• How often you should be washing your face• Benefits of EMF-blocking clothing • EMFs in modern vehicles• How EMFs affect the skin and ways to combat it• How your skin impacts your confidence and ability to connect with others• Acknowledging the impact of lookism• Signs of oxidative stress status (22:02) Conscious Skincare: Navigating Toxins, Purification Processes & Eye Health • Find clean skincare vetted by Rachel: theschoolofradiance.com• Hidden toxins to look out for in “clean” skincare products • the importance of being a conscious consumer of products that touch your skin • The role of purification in keeping skin clean and protected • How to biohack your home to support your skin health• Purifying your home environment to reduce oxidative stress• What’s causing ocular diseases and aging of the eyes• How to protect your eyes as you sleep(37:53) Unlocking Radiance: Biohacking, Detoxing & The Secrets to Energetic Beauty• Detoxing as a part of radiance• Biohacking Conference: biohackingconference.com• The difference between men and women when it comes to radiance and detoxing• The best type of candles to use in your home• Discerning who has truly radiant energy• Understanding the four brains • What happens to your skin when dealing with negative energy (narcissism, stress, toxins)• Benefits of biohacking on your physical and mental stateResources:Use code DAVE and save 15% sitewide at https://TheSchoolofRadiance.com- FREE Biohacking For Ageless Beauty Training! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebies- Book a One on One with Rachel Varga for customized skin care, rejuvenation guidance and ongoing support! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/consultation- Join SkinCamp for expert Tutorials on skin care, make up, hair care (and growth), biohacking, and more! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/- Join The School of Radiance Membership for cultivating resilient radiance through practices and mentorship: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipSubscribe to The School of Radiance Podcast: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcastsFollow @rachelvargaofficial on all platforms (except twitter)Podcast: Face Aging with the Science of Beauty – Rachel Varga #668EMF Resources: daveasprey.com/tag/emfStudy: Oxidative Stress Status and Its Relationship to Skin AgingDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Gad Saad, a professor of marketing at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. More significantly, Dr. Saad has spent a decade as the research chair in evolutionary behavioral sciences and Darwinian consumption.Beyond his extensive research and academic accolades, Dr. Saad reaches out to a broader audience, sharing his insights through his popular blog, YouTube channel, and podcast. As someone deeply interested in challenging harmful ideologies, I've taken note of his impactful book, The Parasitic Mind. Today, I'm particularly eager to delve into the findings of his latest release, The Saad Truth About Happiness.In our discussion centered around his newest book, we delve into the evolutionary aspects of happiness. As someone who's written extensively on longevity and aims to live to at least 180, I believe in the importance of happiness as a skill. With Dr. Saad, we explore living the life you truly desire, the role of anti-fragility in happiness, and the inherent biological differences in male and female behaviors. It's crucial, especially in today's climate, to understand the triggers that may be rooted in our biology or false belief systems. Drawing from personal experiences, I can vouch for the invaluable insights in Dr. Saad's book. Listeners, it's a must-read for those keen on understanding and cultivating happiness.(03:50) Decision-Making in Relationships & Academia• Must-have ingredients for happiness• The impact of your relationship on happiness• When do you make the decision to decouple from a relationship?• How statistical decision theory applies to academia• Read: The Parasitic Mind by Dr. Gad Saad • The garage band effect that occurs in academia that prevents action-taking• Why academics who go on the Joe Rogan Experience are ridiculed by peers• Read: The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene• Behind the scenes of our interviews on Joe Rogan’s podcast• Joe Rogan Experience #275 - Dave Asprey• Joe Rogan Experience # 2012 - Dr. Gad Saad• Happiness in moderation vs. living high on life(19:40) Perfectionism, Criticism & The Genetics of Happiness• Navigating the inverted U curve for perfectionism• Handling the two groups of critics• The Science Behind Just One Mold Toxin in your Coffee by Dave Asprey• The genetics of happiness • Applying the psychometric scale of internal vs. external locus of control to happiness• How our evolutionary behaviors can become maladaptive in modern society• Exploring how having children impacts happiness • What the research shows about how to choose a long term partner (47:10) Evolutionary Insights on Mating, Cheating & Play• The evolutionary roots of sexual variety seeking • Why certain cultures tolerate women on the side more than other cultures • The impact of birth control and hormonal changes on fertility and attraction• Read: The Mating Mind by Geoffrey Miller• The link between the ovulatory cycle and women's beautification• What increases men’s testosterone: a study providing context for the mid-life crisis• Why play is essential for happiness • The re-education of Jordan Peterson• Read: The Saad Truth About Happiness by Dr. Gad SaadResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: gadsaad.comRead: The Parasitic Mind by Dr. Gad SaadRead: The Saad Truth About Happiness by Dr. Gad SaadX: @GadSaadPodcast: The Saad TruthYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLH7qUqM0PLieCVaHA7RegAInstagram: @doctorgadsaadFacebook: acebook.com/Dr.Gad.SaadLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/gad-saadThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we welcome back a guest from the early days of this podcast, fellow former vegan and esteemed researcher and scientist, Chris Masterjohn. Chris Masterjohn earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut, and has worked as a postdoctoral research associate and Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences. In 2016, he transitioned to entrepreneurship. These days, Chris conducts independent research, consults, develops information products, and creates free content to help people improve their health. Chris is dedicated to sharing practical principles from complex science, and to the pursuit of truth and continuous learning. He's a biohacker from before the word “biohacking” came to be, appearing on episode 16 of this podcast when I was just getting that movement started, because he not only pays attention to how stuff works in the world and academic research, but he hacks his own body. I've always liked the way he thinks mechanistically about biology, nutrients, and what to eat. In this conversation, we talk about how to recover from veganism and reverse the effects of oxalates, highlighting the long term health impacts of the vegan diet. His own self experimentation lately is of particular interest to me as he’s been exploring the intersection of genetics and mitochondrial health to heal niche health conditions and even quell extreme fears or stressors.We also talk about the link between energy metabolism and psychological trauma, chronic pain and oxalate overload, and even explore the potential dangers of methylene blue from his latest 58 page research paper breaking down the importance of correct dosing. If you’re a true biohacker, you’re going to love this deep dive into how minerals and metabolism play a huge role in our biology.(03:47) Genetic Optimization: A New Approach to Healing Chronic Pain & Disease• How his perspective on nutrition has changed since our first episode• The extreme effects veganism had on his health• Using genetics research to find solutions to rare health issues• The role of AI in diagnosing health conditions—now and in the future• Focusing on mitochondria as the root cause to heal health issues • Access his program: chrismasterjohnphd.com• What will reverse the anti fertility trend?• The psychological rewiring required to heal chronic disease states • Lowering your stress response with GABA and hierarchical exposure therapy• How energy metabolism and psychological trauma symptoms are related(32:08) Recovering from Veganism & Oxalate Overload• Can you do veganism well?• Addressing the impact of plant toxins and oxalates• The link between chronic pain and oxalate overload• How to reverse the effects of oxalates• The use of biotin to clear oxalates and dosing suggestions• Read: Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton • Oxalate dumping symptoms explained • Advice for recovering vegans• Read: Le Chatelier's principle• Viome: viome.com(01:04:09) Methylene Blue: Potential Dangers & Dosage Recommendations• The dangers of combining methylene blue with ayahuasca and psychedelics• Research conclusions on methylene blue dosing• How methylene blue can impact people with Alzheimer’s• Side effects of combining methylene blue with SSRIs• Using methylene blue to help allergy sufferers• ED as a side effect of methylene blueResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: chrismasterjohnphd.comFacebook: facebook.com/chrismasterjohnX: twitter.com/ChrisMasterjohnRumble: rumble.com/user/chrismasterjohnYouTube: youtube.com/user/chrismasterjohnGab: gab.com/chrismasterjohnTelegram: t.me/chrismasterjohnphdGETTR: gettr.com/user/chrismasterjohnPodcast: Everything You Need To Know About Saturated Fat & Cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn #16Podcast: Nicotine, the Perfect Psychotropic? Dr. Paul Newhouse # 494The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you struggle with retaining sharp focus or have been diagnosed with ADHD or other conditions that impede your brain from functioning at its optimal level, this is the podcast episode for you. We learn about a (literally) out-of-the-box solution to attention training—video games. Yes, you read that right.Our guest today, Dr. Adam Gazzaley, holds an M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed Neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by postdoctoral training in cognitive neuroscience at UC Berkeley. He's currently the David Dolby Distinguished Professor at UC San Francisco and the Founder/Executive Director of Neuroscape, a center focusing on technology-driven scientific research. So it’s safe to say that Adam is not your prototypical basement gamer.As someone who struggled with focus and attention due to Asperger’s syndrome and brain fog due to the effects of toxic mold exposure, figuring out how to retrain my brain to be able to retain more information and focus longer was one of the first areas of biohacking I ever explored. This is why I’m so excited to be talking all about Endeavor Rx today, the world's first FDA-authorized prescription video game treatment for pediatric ADHD—and Endeavor OTC, for adults who struggle with ADHD, focus, attention, and distraction.We explore how we can measure attention and improvement in focus, the biological systems that control what we focus on consciously and subconsciously, the role of nutrition in our ability to focus, the underlying technology of Endeavor, measuring its effectiveness, and Adam’s vision for how we can use biosensing technology—now and in the future—to optimize awareness, focus, mood, and more. (03:07) Addressing Modern Attention Challenges• Defining our attention systems and how to measure them• How I learned how to pay attention, even with ADHD• Read: The Distracted Mind by Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen• Tools we have for addressing attention challenges• What I use now for brain function and focus• The role nutrition plays in being able to focus• What typical of video games can aid in training attention • The potential negative effects of shooter games (20:37) Understanding Endeavor: How to Train Attention Using a Video Game• Top down vs. bottom up thinking• Endeavor: the video game that trains your attention• The journey of getting Endeavor approved by the FDA• The effectiveness of Endeavor for adults• What to expect from playing Endeavor• How you can utilize multimodal biosensing for quantifying physiology• Hugs from Dr. Love with Paul Zak – #334• Exploring what technology is used in a sensory immersion lab, including AI(49:21) Exploring Potential Costs & Opportunities of Biosensing Technology• Understanding the potential adverse effects or downsides of this technology• Join the Live Audience: ourupgradecollective.com• The exhaustion factor in playing Endeavor• What video games would be likely to reduce cognitive function• Using Lion’s Mane for increasing brain function• What this system could look like in 10 years ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Endeavor OTC: https://www.endeavorotc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endeavorotc/Website: https://gazzaley.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamgazz/The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am a sucker for supplements with extensive and impressive research to prove their biohacking benefits, and OMNi-BiOTiC is one of them. Research studies by OMNi-BiOTiC show a 50% or 70% improvement in things like brain function, insulin sensitivity, and detoxification which is really compelling—and exactly why we have Hannah Kleinfield on the show today.Hannah Kleinfeld is the Chief Operating Officer of Allergosan USA, the U.S. joint-venture partner of Institut Allergosan, a global leader in microbiome science and gut health products. She is dedicated to educating about the importance of gut health as a foundation for wellbeing and passionate about helping others experience healthy and vibrant lives. That passion is clear in today’s episode where she shares the research and broad-ranging benefits of the OMNi-BiOTiC line of probiotic supplements. We talk about why it’s so important to have a thriving gut, the important link between gut health and brain function, what is most likely to harm our guts, especially in the US, and how to find which probiotic is right for you. If you're into biohacking, whether you're already doing really well and you're looking for what's next, or you've still got that extra 20 pounds that won't budge but you can see you're moving in the right direction, this might be a really big step to help move you toward your goals. If you’d like to try these products for yourself, go to omnibioticlife.com and use code DAVE20 to get 20% off.(02:24) Revitalizing Gut Health with New Technology• Repairing her gut after Lyme disease• The difference between European and US-based supplement brands• Shop OMNi-BiOTiC (use code DAVE20 to get 20% off)• Where to start with probiotics• What is most harmful to the gut(19:25) Probiotic Power: Detoxing, Brain Boosting & Insulin Resistance• How to address a bad bacteria—Clostridium difficile• How a probiotic can change your brain activity• Delivery method of OMNi-BiOTiC• Exploring the benefits of OMNi-BiOTiC Hetox for liver support and insulin resistance• Recommended tests for monitoring what’s going on in your body(34:41) All You Need to Know About Probiotics • Why OMNi-BiOTiC doesn’t use spores• Pairing OMNi-BiOTiC with other probiotics• What people should know about probiotics• Tips for clearing SIBO• When to take probiotics after being on antibiotics ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: omnibioticlife.com (use code DAVE20 to get 20% off)Instagram: @omnibioticlifeThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is with my friend Susan Bratton, who is an intimacy expert with 20 years of experience. She runs a publishing company called Better Lover, and has a supplement company called The 20. Her expertise is in ageless sexuality, sexual biohacking, libido supplementation, and sexual regenerative therapies that roll back the clock on aging.Whether you're a man or a woman, you’ll learn the specific things you can do to change the performance, the shape, the sensitivity, and the longevity of this amazing part of your body. All life on earth—human and otherwise—runs through the same set of automated decision making that happens before your brain even gets engaged, one of which is what we’ll be talking about today, which keeps the species alive forever. Let’s call it fertility. It is actually a source of nourishment for us. So when you're of the appropriate age, this is as important as eating, breathing and drinking water. Yet, we pay more attention to our food than we do to our reproductive and recreational sides of staying connected to our humanness. That's why Susan's on the show today. She shares the science behind the link between intimacy and longevity, explains how to prevent atrophy in these important areas of our bodies, dispels myths about self-pleasure, gives a tutorial on all kinds of toys that can increase function and pleasure for all genders, and lists tips for creating more connection and communication in the bedroom. If you want to check out any of the toys or guides mentioned in this episode, go to moredave.com. (03:14) How to Live Longer by Engaging in More Intimacy• Honoring sexual expression outside of the gender binary• The Human Awareness Institute: www1.hai.org• How to regenerate and enhance your sex life• Interesting insight on semen retention• The correlation between regular intimacy and lifespan • Categories of pleasure toys for men and women • The benefits of vacuum erection devices and how to use them • Sexual enhancement products and guides: moredave.com(26:12) Orgasmic Cross Training: Toys & Supplements to Expand Pleasure Potential• Natural nitric oxide supplements that help reverse atrophy• How Nitric Oxide Controls Oxygen & Nutrient Delivery, Aging & Quality of Life - Nathan Bryan, Ph.D. / Pneuma Nitric Oxide #1041• Regenerative stack for male and female enhancement• How to fix atrophy and focus on engorgement in female reproductive parts• Orgasmic cross training: 8 different toys for females• How often a man or woman should self-pleasure in order to maintain their potency• The different types of vibrators and their uses(42:02) The Power of Safe & Proper Touch for Female Pleasure • Orgasmic cross training: 4 different toys for males• Understanding the vulval activation and sensory pleasure women need prior to penetration• Why yoni massages can be so powerful• The effects of shame and lack of proper touch in receiving pleasure for women• The bullseye touch technique: betterlover.com• Sex Life Bucket List: moredave.comResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books More Dave: moredave.comWebsite: susanbratton.comInstagram: @susanbrattonFacebook: Susan BrattonX: @susanbrattonLinkedin: Susan BrattonBlog: betterlover.comSex Life Bucket List: moredave.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So much of your reality is determined by your brain, and if you have dealt with chronic disease or mental health struggles like me, it can feel like there’s something wrong with you. But, it’s probably not you. It’s probably a brain problem. Today’s guest, Dr. Brandon Crawford, is here to provide some hope and some answers. Dr. Brandon Crawford is a board-certified Developmental Functional Neurologist, driven by training from esteemed minds in chiropractic, functional neurology, and functional endocrinology. Renowned as a laser expert, Dr. Crawford shares groundbreaking laser and light therapy protocols in lectures around the world, revolutionizing treatments for various conditions through photobiomodulation. He has achieved absolutely incredible results helping people rewire their brains and heal chronic conditions at the NeuroSolution Center of Austin. In this conversation, we dive into the really cool technology and research he uses to do it – and share things you can do at home to improve your own brain health. You’ll learn how to hack your brain with light, get an intro to light hygiene, and be educated on the ways we derive energy from light. We also cover indications of a healthy brain and how to continuously promote brain health, why talk therapy may not be the best way to heal trauma, immediate solutions for when you’re feeling activated by fear, and share advice for parents with kids struggling neurologically after the pandemic mask mandates.(02:36) Optimizing Your Brain With the Right Light• Blue light’s impact on brain tissue• How to combat light toxicity with red light exposure• TrueLight Luminaire: shoptruelight.com• How OCD can be a superpower• Why lasers are used in the NeuroSolution ESM methodology• Read: The Fourth Phase of Water by Gerald Pollack• A discussion on how we derive energy from light• Practices for getting more sunlight without causing skin harm• How you can hack your brain with light• TrueDark glasses: truedark.com• 40 years of Zen: 40yearsofzen.com(27:50) Tools to Measure Neurological Health & Heal the Vagus Nerve• Leveraging beam physics to heal chronic health conditions combining light and frequency• What to expect from a consultation at NeuroSolution Austin: neurosolutionatx.com• How balance indicates neurological health• Is coffee good or bad for the brain?• Danger Coffee: dangercoffee.com• Why cognitive behavioral therapy may not be as useful as laser therapy• The science behind healing trauma through vagus nerve stimulation• The Birth of LSD with Dr. Stanislav Grof, Father of Transpersonal Psychology #428(44:21) How to Manage Triggers & Support Kids’ Neurological Development • How to stop a panic attack or fear paralysis state using breathwork • How we’ve reinforced ancient practices through science• Vagal nerve hacks for frustration and anger• What stimulating the cymba concha can do for your vagus nerve• How masks have inhibited childrens’ abilities for facial recognition and social engagement• How to restore neurological damage in kids that have occurred over the last 3 years• Things parents can do at home to help kids affected by mask mandatesResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books NeuroSolution Austin: neurosolutionatx.comWebsite: neuro-solution.comInstagram: @neuro_solutionsTruedark: Truedark.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're frustrated with a system prioritizing profit over societal well-being, this episode is pivotal. Today, we dive deep with Ivor Cummins, a Dublin-based biochemical engineer with a knack for simplifying complex topics. Based on his personal history of insulin resistance and health struggles, he was able to self-heal through nutrition and a low carb diet. In this conversation, we examine the nexus of insulin resistance, heart health, and the current medical system’s failure to diagnose and treat metabolic diseases.Our discussion sheds light on the origins of our current societal framework and its influence on our health and choices. Ivor's unique perspective, combining the understanding of intricate systems in both power and biology, illustrates a clear parallel: We’ve been given systems that aren’t working for the greater good. In many cases, our health is in our own hands. Mine and Ivor’s stories of weight loss are two of millions examples of that. However, recognizing these facts offers hope, because when you’re informed and aware, you have the freedom to choose what’s right for you, and the confidence to stand up for it. With that goal in mind, we examine the impact of influential figures like the Rockefellers and J.P. Morgan, discuss what’s going on at the WHO in response to the recent COVID pandemic, and explain the need for distributed versus central governing systems, among many other blockades to true freedom we’re currently facing. Expanding our collective awareness through these conversations is the key to reclaiming control over our lives. Lastly, I can’t emphasize enough the power of consumer choice. Institutions can't dictate our spending without offering value. There's a peaceful, two-fold solution to our current dilemma— leveraging technology and altering our behaviors. But most importantly, dispelling the pervasive myths that have clouded our understanding and judgment for decades. (03:22) Ivor’s Journey: Healing Insulin Resistance with a Low Carb Diet• The metaphor behind The Fat Emperor• Test results and research that encouraged Ivor to change his eating habits• What Ivor experienced through trying a low carb diet• How to get your appetite and cravings under control with proper nutrition• The science behind insulin vs. cholesterol• What’s missing in medical training to properly diagnose and heal metabolic syndrome?(24:27) America’s Monopolist Legacy: Shaping Health & Political Systems• Addressing the implications of the new WHO treaty’s verbiage and requirements• Explaining the Pandemic Business Model• The history of the Rockefeller Foundation & United Nations trilateral commission• Dr. Jakob Nordingaard's Interview• J.P. Morgan’s influence on society• The cultural impacts of monopolists’ agendas and propaganda(37:44) The CBDC Threat, Power Dynamics & Achieving Cognitive Freedom• Hidden dangers of the Central Bank Digital Currency• The importance of having a distributed power model vs. central model• What we can do to create positive change in a corrupt system• How to achieve cognitive freedomResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Fat Emperor Podcast: thefatemperor.com/podcastsWebsite: metabolicduo.comYouTube: @IvorCumminsScienceX: @FatEmperorThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You've heard lots on this show about biohacking, longevity, and how to help your brain and body perform better. But what if you could do the same things for your pet? I've spent most of my life with pets and/or farm animals so I’m thrilled to have my longtime friend, Dr. Gary Richter, America's favorite veterinarian, here to tell you all you need to know about biohacking for your pets.Dr. Gary Richter, DVM, is a distinguished veterinarian, international bestselling author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide, and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. He’s also the author of two new books, Longevity for Dogs and Longevity for Cats. Dr. Richter is certified in veterinary acupuncture, as well as veterinary chiropractic, understanding the benefits of both conventional and holistic treatment methods. He also places great emphasis on the well-being of the pet owner, knowing that a sick pet can cause great strain on a person's life.Today, we talk about what supplements your pet should be consuming, how you can regenerate their health, genetic testing for pets, what's coming in the future, the things a lot of people believe about pet diets that are absolutely not true, and a bunch of other stuff from a top expert in the field. All the studies show that having a pet raises your oxytocin. It makes you live longer. It increases heart rate variability. It makes your kids have healthier gut biomes, on and on. Tune in to start learning how to support your pets as well as they support you.00:03:00 — How Long Can Our Pets Really Live?• The truth about vegan cat food • How long cats and dogs can live• Why biohacking pets may be easier than for humans• Why dogs like cat poop• The oldest animals he’s worked with • Physiological differences between dogs and humans • How much it costs to invest in your pet’s longevity• Pillars of aging for pets • The root of genomic instability and suggested solutions 00:16:22 — Nutritional Support & Preventative Care for Pets• What to feed your pets for optimal health• Easy and readily available supplements for your pets• Upgrade Labs: ownanupgradelabs.com• Dave’s experience with electroacupuncture for his dachshund• Documentary: daveasprey.com/heal• Testing you can do for your pet to find out predispositions• How much Vitamin D you need in your pet food00:39:41 — Top Supplements to Support Your Pet’s Optimal Health• Can you and your pet take the same supplements?• What a whole food diet looks like for pets• Benefits of MCT oil for dogs and cats• Read: The Ultimate Pet Health Guide by Dr. Gary Richter• Recommendations for how many supplements your pet needs• Racehorse biohacking• Dr. Richter's supplement list for dog/cat longevity • Read: Longevity for Dogs by Dr. Gary Richter• Read: Longevity for Cats by Dr. Gary Richter• Integrative Veterinary Medicine: ahvma.org• Ultimatepetnutrition.com (Use promo code ULTIMATEHEALTH40 for 40% off)ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/booksUltimate Pet Nutrition: ultimatepetnutrition.com (Use promo code ULTIMATEHEALTH40 for 40% off)Free Resource: Dr. Richter's supplement list for dog/cat longevity Read: The Ultimate Pet Health Guide by Dr. Gary RichterRead: Longevity for Dogs & Longevity for Cats by Dr. Gary RichterRead: The Ultimate Pet Health Guide by Dr. Gary RichterIntegrative Veterinary Medicine: ahvma.orgWebsite: drgaryrichter.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest is Jack Dell’Accio, the CEO of Essentia. Essentia has been working on non toxic, organic mattresses for 20 years. Of most importance to Jack is the impact of restorative sleep in terms of recovery from disease, prevention of disease, longevity, and performance. He's funded a bunch of research on sleep quality and has worked directly with health gurus including myself, professional athletes, various teams in the NBA, NFL, MLS, and over 25% of active NHL players on creating healthy sleep performance. Essentia’s organic mattress has been recognized by several internationally renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic’s Well Living Lab, and has been named the #1 foam mattress by Consumer Reports for seven consecutive years. If you're a long time listener or you've read some of my books, you understand how getting a lot of sleep is probably not good for you. If it's more than eight hours, your chances of dying are higher than people who get seven hours a night. The reason I wanted to have Jack on the show today is to go over the latest data on how sleeping on an organic Essentia mattress can improve REM and deep sleep by between 20 and 60 percent. Remember—it's not the volume, it's the quality of sleep that matters. Jack provides actionable data on how to improve the quality of your sleep through ensuring your mattress is supporting you from a biological standpoint, so you can make every minute count. We explore what the organic Essentia mattress is made of and the technology that sets it apart from others on the market. We also share our tips for getting the best quality sleep you can get, and how getting regular deep sleep impacts all other areas of your life.00:02:35 — How Non-Toxic Essentia Mattresses Support Sleep on a Chemical Level• Why athletes aren’t able to sleep well• The number 1 thing impacting your sleep quality • Environmental toxins’ impact on brain metabolism• Why comfort might not be the most important factor in your mattress• Shop: myessentia.com/daveasprey• How Essentia prevents mold in mattresses• Why putting quartz in mattresses is beneficial for blood cell performance• Exploring the science behind quantum effects00:26:34 — Unraveling Sleep Secrets: Longevity, Light & Legislation• Measuring heart rate variability to determine quality of sleep• How long the people who live the longest sleep • True Dark: truedark.com• The implications of the government’s ban on all incandescent light bulbs• Why there’s legislation around what mattresses are made of• The resistance Jack received from chemists in removing chemicals from mattresses• How a decrease in sleep quality can accelerate the rate of aging • The Bulletproof Diet: daveasprey.com/roadmap00:44:40 — Biohacking Rule #1: Prioritize Quality Sleep• The importance of rest for recovery and performance• Sleep: sleepwithdave.com• Mattresses for women versus men• Sleep hacks for temperature management• The specs, content and density of the Essentia Mattress• Upgrade Labs: ownanupgradelabs.com• Biohacking Conference: biohackingconference.com• How to determine if a company’s marketing claims are real or fake• Exposing marketing over substance in the mattress industry• Mold Documentary: moldymovie.com• What Jack is developing to improve people’s wellness through sleepResources:Upgrade your sleep today! Take advantage of Essentia’s Labor Day Sale PLUS use promo code DAVE to get an ADDITIONAL $100 OFF your mattress!Visit MyEssentia.com/DaveAsprey to learn more.Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Instagram: @essentiaorganicmattressYouTube: Essentia Organic MattressTikTok: @essentiaorganicmattressJack Dell’Accio: @jackdellaccioThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The environment you live in has the most profound impact on your health and wellbeing, but are you aware of the toxins and pollutants we’re surrounded by on a daily basis? That is why today’s episode is so important. We talk about toxins that are overlooked in your house and what you can do about them. Our guest is Ryan Blaser, the founder and CEO of Test My Home, an environmental company dedicated to improving your health by changing the environment around you. As a functional medicine doctor for your home, Ryan uses his expertise in building biology and healthy home consulting to identify and address toxic sources that could be impacting your health.After a unique personal wellness journey, Ryan founded Test My Home to help others achieve optimal health. He personally experienced the detrimental effects of mold exposure and lead inhalation, which caused unusual and serious health symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, and brain fog. After unsuccessful attempts with conventional doctors, Ryan took the initiative to investigate his home environment and found the source of his health issues. He cured himself and is now sharing his knowledge and experience with the world.The definition of biohacking is to change the environment around you, and inside of you, so you have full control of your own biology. This is a part of core biohacking, and it's one I think a lot of us just don't think about. We take our supplements, we do our cold plunges, we do all the different biohacks, but just cleaning up the environment around you could make a really big difference. So, in this episode you’ll learn about the most common pollutants and toxins in your home, how to identify them, and ways you can mitigate or eliminate their effects.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS, CHECK THEM OUT AND GET YOUR DISCOUNT!5 part healthy home mini course: https://www.happyhome5.com/Test My Home: https://www.testmyhome.com/If booking through the website with TMH's sales team, mention Dave Asprey for a discount!Instagram account for lots of free content: https://www.instagram.com/testmyhome/00:00:17 — The Top 5 Pollutants Indoors & What To Do About ThemRyan’s personal experience getting sick from environmental toxinsMoldy Movie: moldymovie.comThe myth behind green buildingsSolutions for toxic mold exposure in residential buildingsHow to identify mold in the homeWhat you should do if you have a smelly home instead of air freshenersHow important is a gas stove vs. an electric range?How lighting affects us and types of lights to use in your home00:21:30 — Understanding the Dangers of Fragrances, Mold & VOCsThe surprising ingredients in candles and air freshenersHomebiotic spray: homebiotic.com/product/homebiotic-sprayWhat to do when you live in humid environments to prevent moldMeridian Upgrade Labs: upgradelabs.com/meridianTips for dealing with moisture in your homeRecommendations to mitigate carbon monoxide dangersExplaining VOCs and how you can absorb or filter them out The extreme toxicity and effects of formaldehyde 00:42:11 — Sneaky Pollutants: Protecting Your Home from Gas & NoiseSymptoms of a leaky sewer gasOzone pollution versus ozone therapySneaky places you can find surface radiation from nuclear plantsProtecting yourself from small particles Reducing noise stressors in the homeLearning to listen to your body and intuition to identify toxins or stressorsDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Moldy Movie: https://moldymovie.com/The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan Graves is the CEO of Do Not Age, a UK-based longevity company, and he’s been fully immersed in the biohacking space since 2019. In that short time, he’s become a leader in supplementation and expanded his curiosities—even as far as outer space.We talk about his preparation for an upcoming Virgin Atlantic flight to the stars, and how he plans to protect his human form in such an environment. We also touch on our dieting journeys—from veganism to all-meat and everything in between, ride the pharmaceutical industry for its ongoing role in promoting sickness in many forms, and sing the praises of Do Not Age’s innovative line of products.From deep space to raspberries, detailed biochemistry to FDA politicization, this episode has it all—as Alan wields an informed and inquisitive perspective on all things biohacking, past, present, and future. 00:01:52 — Going to Space: Preparation, Inspiration & Motivation • Alan’s preparation to go to space with Virgin Atlantic • Looking ahead to a total perspective change • Dave’s family background in aerotech • Sending a coffee bean to the moon (maybe)• Exclusive: Interview with Ketone Expert Dr. Richard Veech #29900:08:14 — Avoiding & Counteracting Antinutrients  • Remembering their vegan experiences• Dave’s current diet and how he got there• The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey• Liam Hemsworth and oxalic acid• Why you shouldn't eat raspberries • Beef vs. chicken vs. fish 00:14:55 — Becoming a Biohacker: How, When & Why?• Realizing longevity can be extended • Translating scientific papers for the layman • Who paid for the paper?• We Can Slow Down Aging Right Now – David Sinclair, Ph.D. #626• Investing with integrity 00:22:49 — Do Not Age (DNA) Products & Innovation• Long term view on research at Do Not Age• Taking the hacker approach to business challenges • Update on NMN’s status in the US• Importance of guaranteed purity • Breaking down Do Not Age’s resveratrol offering• The role of sirtuins in our body• Resveratrol vs. pterostilbene• Singing the praises of Calcium AKG• Prevention is easier than treatment 00:42:33 — What’s Next? Looking Ahead at Longevity• How long do you think you’ll live?• Artificial intelligence is based on the past, not the future• The rise of collagen peptides• Low cost + high efficacy + data proven• Dosing daily collagen tips • Dave takes a visit to Walmart headquarters • Testing for false product claims on Amazon • How and why to buy the good stuff ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Do Not Age: donotage.orgInstagram: @do.not.ageFacebook: @DoNotAge.orgX: @Do_Not_AgeThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dialing in from Dubai, today, we hear from global inventor and investor, Saba Yussouf, about how to position STEM technologies – science, technology, engineering, and math – to prevent infection, treat water, and even fight 100-year problems like climate change.Half business leader and half scientist, herself, she is a futurist, versed in the fine-tuned details of STEM, and putting it all to work through her disruptive investment record around the world. We learn about nanobubbles and their benefit to the brain, unpack the power of intuition and where it comes from, meet the monstrous homunculus, and so much more.We also highlight Saba’s most recent projects, Invisi Smart and Ficks Labs, tip our caps to groundbreaking research of the past, and look to a brighter (and smarter) future in this forward-thinking conversation. If you need to feel good about where the world is headed, and who might lead us there, this is the episode for you.00:02:06 — Biohacking the Brain: What are Nanobubbles? • TrueDark anti jet lag glasses• Learning about nanobubbles• Efficient oxygen delivery to the bloodstream• This is your brain on oxygen • Research: Healthy fats and exclusion-zone size• What else can be delivered through nanobubbles?00:09:52 — Letting Intuition Be Your Guide  • The marketing vs. engineering innovation death loop • How did Saba Yussouf learn intuition? (Hint: She didn’t)• Why women tend to know the truth• How do you avoid overthinking your intuition?• Galvanic skin response and muscle testing• The brain cells in our stomach • Meeting the homunculus• Science is in your heart, not your brain• What it means to be a scientist 00:24:05 — Realizing the Consciousness of Water • The groundbreaking work of Dr. Masaru Emoto• Why Saba doesn't drink water when processing negative thoughts • Speaking, or singing, positive affirmations to your water• How ice crystals have been shown to react to music00:29:09 — Understanding the Innovation Behind Invisi Smart• An update on titania disinfectant technology • All natural and mineral-based formula • When the world says “no thanks” to disruptor tech• Invisi Smart and pivoting to cleaning up greenhouse gasses• Saving the world one stinky armpit at a time• What is Ficks Labs?• Disruptive deep science meets affordable luxury• The disinformation in modern advertisingResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Invisi Smart: invisismart.comInstagram: @sabayussoufThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™, we revisit a conversation Dave had with Magnus Lygdbäck in Spring of 2022. You’ll learn how a trainer of superheroes and superstars combines core principles of fitness, nutrition, structure and balance.Magnus Lygdbäck, a Swedish health and wellness expert, entrepreneur, and lifestyle coach, joins the show to discuss powering your life in ways that most benefit your health and energy.For more than 20 years, he’s trained some of the world’s most recognizable actors, musicians, athletes, artists, and high-performance business entrepreneurs.Musicians like pop stars Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles and Britney Spears. Actors like Gal Gadot for Wonder Woman 1984; Alicia Vikander, for Tomb Raider; Ben Affleck, for Justice League; and many more.He designed Alexander Skarsgård’s incredible transformation for the lead role as a Viking Berserker in the brand new movie, The Northman. Even with his “celebrity trainer” title (which he doesn’t love), Magnus is quick to say, “It's not who you train, it's how you train.”His Magnus Method training philosophy embraces the “ethos of an athlete.” This all-inclusive approach to performance includes an athlete’s intensity and structure, while also maintaining balance and energy. Time-zone travel, long days of filming, rehearsals, and the constant demands on a celebrity performer’s time means examining all aspects of fueling, rest and recovery. The same applies to the everyday lives of mere mortals.He encourages being open to learning new things and seeking out discomfort so you can grow. “Look at three things,” Magnus recommends. “One, what do I like to do? No. 2, what does my body need? No. 3, what do I want to master or get better at? That should create your weekly programming.”You already know, and Magnus will remind you, that there are absolutely no life shortcuts to being the superhero of your own life.In this conversation, you’ll find out how much time to spend on your workouts (not as much as you think). “What doesn’t happen in the first hour will not happen in the second,” he says frequently. Even for superheroes.Learn more about Magnus Lygdbäck’s journey from hockey player to celebrity trainer.Find out how you can improve your own performance on Magnus’s extensive YouTube channel.Get Magnus’ superhero training programs, nutrition guides, coaching and a community of like-minded people with the Magnus Method app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we’re joined by second-time guest, Dr. Caroline Leaf, to talk about helping kids clean up their mental mess and be more resilient—all based on research from her latest book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf shares the best ways for parents to help their kids understand their emotions and build better habits.Dr. Leaf conducts ongoing research and clinical trials in the field of psychoneurobiology in order to improve mental health interventions, many of which she summarizes in this far reaching, informative conversation. We explore the impact of social media on kids’ anxiety, what parents can do to minimize the mental mess social media can make, and even how to rewire neural patterns it forms. We also dive into the myths of habit formation and how we can break down old habits to form better, new ones. Dr. Leaf’s expertise doesn't stop there. She also gives a comprehensive explanation of the five steps of the Neurocycle, a tool set for self-regulation and changing your internal programming.00:01:32 — The Dangers of Social Media & Minimizing Mental Messes• Giving coffee to kids• Danger Coffee: dangercoffee.com• The mental health crisis kids are facing today• Social media’s role in anxiety in kids• What is a mental mess?• Read: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess• Avoiding a mental mess while using social media• Read: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess• How to teach kids to go deep on topics they’re interested in• The science behind how long it takes to build or change a habit00:27:31 — Habit Hacking 101• The 5 Steps Neurocycle to rebuild neural networks• The myth of building habits in 21 days• Identifying patterns in habit formation for transforming and healing the brain• How the history of habit formation and brain neuroplasticity has evolved over time• The new standard of care and giving hopeful diagnoses• Empowering ourselves to be the driver of our own health00:54:37 — Helping Kids Build Resilience• Curiosity as a tool for building resilience in kids• The importance of learning how to self-regulate• How modeling the Neurocycle can help parents and children manage emotions• Why you should double down on what makes you weird• Teaching kids to question everything to filter out what’s real• Removing bias by connecting with others who aren't your age• Helping kids get good sleepResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Read: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental MessRead: Cleaning Up Your Mental MessWebsite: drleaf.comFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafInstagram: @drcarolineleafYouTube: Dr. Caroline LeafPodcast: CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS5 Steps of Neurocycle Can Clean Up Your Mental Mess – Dr. Caroline Leaf with Dave Asprey – #799The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE you’ll learn how to recognize your own sh*t and be a better partner in relationships. Want a sustainable partnership? Communicate and apologize; fight without fighting; identify codependent behavior (your own); and manage jealousy (also your own). This conversation gets into how you can let go of unrealistic ideals of how you think love and relationships should be and live fully in the present. You’ll also get tips on how to be emotionally responsible to people you love every day.Guest John Kim, a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a life coach, cracks his life into two big pieces… split on either side of what he calls “the great divide” of his own divorce several years ago. He did the whole “get a tattoo and a Harley” thing to find his way.He also combined what he learned in therapy school with life coaching and technology to be mobile and create online communities. He became known as an unconventional therapist, seeing clients at coffee shops, on hikes, or in a CrossFit box. He’s built a devoted following of fans who love the frank and authentic insights that he—as “The Angry Therapist”—freely shares on social media. TikTok’s his jam, with over 450K people tuning in for his “shot glass” bits of life wisdom.In his book, written with his romantic partner and fellow therapist Vanessa Bennett,  John takes a different (honest, humorous, raw) approach by dissecting his own relationship dynamic to bring clarity to yours. Each part of “IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU: Break the Blame Cycle, Relationship Better” gives you questions to ask yourself and practices to do. It’s a book that pushes you into doing and putting your newfound knowledge to IRL use. Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the Love Lessons (In a Shot Glass) you’ll find in “It’s Not Me, It’s You.”Love is not a battlefield. Your head is. If someone is unsure about you, it’s never worth the investment.Hold love, don’t grab it.Don’t stop believing (be Journey).Love is what teaches us how to live.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is an Upgrade Spotlight edition, where we bring someone on the show who has created something interesting. Our guest today is Dr. Myles Spar, a leading authority in personalized performance medicine as an author, teacher, researcher, TEDx talk speaker, advisor to NBA players, and an Ironman athlete. In today’s episode, Dr. Spar shares the vast range of benefits of Calroy Health Sciences products, many of which I use in my morning routine, including Arterosil and Vascanox. We talk about the science behind these formulations, and how they help support athletic performance, recovery, cardiovascular health, and even sexual function.If you’re interested in trying these products yourself, you can get a discount off a three-month supply of Arterosil and Vascanox at calroy.com/dave.00:03:40 — Improve Cardiovascular Health with Vasconox• The correlation between nitric oxide and endurance athletics• Calroy Health Sciences: calroy.com/dave• Vascanox: calroy.com/dave• How nitric oxide supports vascular health• How to collaborate with your doctor00:13:02 — Spotlight on Nitric Oxide & Hydrogen Sulfide• Nitric oxide and aging• Three kinds of nitric oxide in the body• How nitric oxide helps sexual function• An explanation of hydrogen sulfide’s impact on the body00:20:46 — Why Investing in Quality Supplements is Worthwhile• Arterosil: calroy.com/dave• Why I invest in 84+ supplements for my morning regimen• The science behind Calroy products• The importance of recovery and optimizing the speed of recovery• Read: Smarter Not Harder• My supplement fix for POTS, Postural Orthostatic HypotensionResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Get a discount off a three-month supply of Arterosil and Vascanox at https://calroy.com/daveWebsite: drspar.comFacebook: Myles Spar, MDInstagram: @drsparLinkedin: @drsparYouTube: @mdsparThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is a special intervention episode where I work with a member of the Upgrade Collective, my mentorship and membership group, to help them get closer to achieving their health goals. This conversation is all about investigating member Nadya Green’s struggle to lose weight despite following a low carb diet and cycle syncing her eating habits. Nadya, originally from Russia, has spent her life pursuing an international career in the energy sector. She has worked as an engineer around the globe, including the UK, US, Australia, Egypt, Russia and now Sweden. Becoming a mom at 35 years old has made it ever so critical to be fit and to be able enjoy activities with her family, which is why biohacking and weight loss has become a centerpiece in her life. We talk about her lab results that point to potential gut issues, estrogen dominance, and mineral deficiencies leading to her cravings, and why her carbophobia may actually be working against her goals. I share with Nadya tools and tips to illustrate all the different pathways that you can use to get the results you want. So, if you're looking at what could be holding you back in your weight loss journey, tune in to hear the advice I gave Nadya about where she could be going wrong, and what to do to help her feel her best.Join the Upgrade Collective to get access to be in the live audience for all of my podcasts, with calls where we all get together and help each other biohack whatever needs biohacking, at ourupgradecollective.com. 00:01:35 — Why A Low Carb Diet Might Not Help Your Weight Loss Goals• Nadya’s history with extreme fatigue, Hashimoto’s and carbophobia• The impact of the keto diet long-term on metabolism• Toxins related to PCOS and endometriosis• Read: Smarter Not Harder• Environmental & emotional causes of sugar cravings• Symptoms of having active yeast in your gut00:16:44— Combating Candida: Supplements, Medications & Lifestyle Solutions• Exploring the different ways to combat Candida• My hot take on pharmaceuticals• How to support your detox pathways while on pharmaceuticals• How Candida is related to a sensitivity to cow’s milk• Limiting sugar without eliminating it• Eating what you like in moderation and not being in a perfectionist trap• Cycle syncing your cravings and carbs00:32:05 — Eat to Feel Amazing: Spotlight On Protein & Minerals• Protein types and amount recommendations• The Bulletproof Diet: daveasprey.com/roadmap• Why new mothers need to pay more attention to their mineral levels• Tps for getting enough electrolytes and offsetting mineral deficiency• Why I recommend eliminating dairy to combat fatigue or brain fog• Helpful supplements for estrogen dominanceResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Biohacking Conference: https://www.biohackingconference.com/Join the Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest today is a legendary thinker, author, and philosopher. Ken Wilber has spent decades understanding how humans are all interconnected with each other, decoding through dozens of beautifully written books, how we fit into the greater, massive, picture that is the expanding universe. He's an absolute pioneer, a visionary, and that barely scratches the surface of his work.He joins Dave to outline his newest book—Finding Radical Wholeness: The Integral Path to Unity, Growth, and Delights—and offers up a supporting stream of consciousness which rivals any that you’d find, on any podcast, in depth of insight and emotional impact. His words resonate with a truth and wonder which will leave you inspired from beginning to end, and well beyond.00:00:38 — Finding Radical Wholeness with Ken Wilber • Ken Wilber’s Amazon Author Page• Different ways to explain the general ideas of the world• Read: Finding Radical Wholeness: The Integral Path to Unity, Growth, and Delights• Achieving wholeness in our day-to-day• Ken’s first experience of wholeness with the universe• Does a dog have Buddha-nature?• Studying the work of D.T. Suzuki as a young boy• Read: Essays in Zen Buddhism by D.T. Suzuki• Oneness experiences as the core of spirituality• Considering satori as the most precious gift that humankind has00:18:09 — The Roles Biohacking & Brain Stimulation Play in Unity Experiences • Electromagnetic brain stimulation for ultimate reality experiences• How brain-mind machines work• Tap Into Your Brain’s Full Potential - Patrick Porter, Ph.D. #869• How Dave wrote The Bulletproof Diet in gamma state • What the mind does vs. what the heart does• Ken’s favorite advancements in technology • Questions remain with regard to quantum unity• Explaining the theta formless state• The Science of Changing Your Mind - Dr. Joe Dispenza #98000:38:10 — States of Emptiness & How To Get There • Teachings of Nagarjuna• Formulating the quantum principles• Why all forms of thinking are incomplete • The four-quadrant pronouns that make it all make sense• Basic tenets of integral theory• Shared objective views, social organism or a collective group• Going deep with Ken Wilber• Are we living in a simulation?• Fourth and fifth states of consciousness01:08:55 — This is Ken Wilber on Drugs & Nonduality• Psychedelic experiences vs. mystical oneness experiences • Drugs as a shortcut to masterful meditation• Ken’s bad trip• Stan Grof’s early LSD work • The Birth of LSD with Dr. Stanislav Grof, Father of Transpersonal Psychology - #428• Failures of the psychedelic revolution • Dave’s hand in the ayahuasca boom• Ken Wilber’s awe-inspiring perspective on nonduality • Read: Finding Radical Wholeness: The Integral Path to Unity, Growth, and Delights• Outline of Ken’s latest book • Stages of operational thinking• Introduction to systems theory • Appreciating the psychosomatic analysis of Fritz PerlsResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Read: Finding Radical Wholeness: The Integral Path to Unity, Growth, and DelightsRead: Amazon Author Page YouTube: Integral LifeThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Human Upgrade you’ll meet a holistic neurosurgeon who’s evolving spine care away from cutting. Dr. Marcella Madera’s integrative approaches to spine problems pair science with holistic healing modalities. This means way better healing for you.Dr. Madera’s innovations in spine treatments include the “Aqua Method,” where photobiomodulated platelet rich plasma meets functional tissue mobilization and movement. You’re going to get exciting new information about this effective form of regenerative medicine and find out if this treatment may be right for you. “It's a very nuanced discussion,” says Dr. Madera. “It's very patient specific. It's very injury specific.”“The term Aqua really gives a description of what we're trying to create in the body and that is more fluidity,” she explains. “And also, water, aqua, is pure. It’s intense at times, depending on the form. And it is soothing at times, depending on the form. And that is how our treatment goes.”Dr. Madera’s four-part system includes: Reveal, Restore, Revitalize, Revel. You could benefit whether you have an old or new injury, or chronic pain.During this episode, she explains how each part is interconnected and helps you heal your spine, or even knee, problems. The Aqua Method’s three-day immersive experience includes a full team of experts focused on your biology, your energy and your state of mind.Dr. Madera, a board-certified neurosurgeon, trained extensively in conventional medicine. Her expertise in spine care includes surgical treatments, approaches, and techniques for degenerative spine disease, spine tumors, and degenerative deformity. She started a private practice in in Austin, Texas where she combines her technical spine care with stem cell treatments and holistic modalities like herbs, energy modalities, Chinese healing practices, autogenic training and diet modification.More about Dr. Marcella Madera: She’s experienced in open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, and regenerative/stem cell procedures. She’s been an assistant professor of Surgery at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She also travelled throughout Europe and the U.S. to learn progressive endoscopic techniques and regenerative medicine practices. She completed a Spine Fellowship and faculty instructorship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Human Upgrade you’ll find out how to harness the power of your inner voice to ease anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen your relationship with others. “The mind is flexible, if we know how to bend it,” says psychologist and award-winning professor Ethan Kross, Ph.D., founder of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan.He’s one of the world’s leading experts in controlling the conscious mind. He studies the ways in which your inner voice impacts your health, performance, decisions and relationships. He explores how people manage their emotions in order to better understand self-control. In particular, the conversations you have with yourself directly impact every part of your health and life.He explain that your inner voice functions to do things like this:Keep information active in your mindCoach you through problemsSimulate and plan aheadTell you storiesThat inner voice can be a powerful tool, giving you creativity, connection and definition. However, when the voice turns to negative and disorienting self-talk (chatter), it can create chaos and overwhelm by zooming into our problems, making you lose perspective.Ethan’s pioneering research mixes behavioral and brain research to get at the “why” behind human nature. He uses insights from his research to give people science-based tools they can use to change their behavior, be used in relationships, support a career move, improve physical performance, decrease stress, increase productivity and be used to reach life goals. You’ll use new tools like mental time travel, tough love and introspection.In this conversation about his book, “CHATTER: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It,” you’ll learn: How social media plays a part in our chatterHow to zoom out with a flexible mind, changing thoughts and distancing ourselvesHow to use tough loveHow to teach your kids about chatter from a young ageHow to help your friends with their own chatter (and what makes it worse)With Ethan’s experience studying the conscious mind for 20 years, you can learn how to turn negativity into an awesome tool that helps you master your own self-talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, on The Human Upgrade, we talk to Steve Revelli about the long history and bright future of using silver nanoparticles as a biohacking silver bullet. Steve's background is in science and education, now serving as the QA Manager at American Biotech Labs, LLC, the brand which produces Silver Biotics—a long-time resident of my own medicine cabinet. The conversation covers the difference between pathogenic bacteria and probiotics, how silver under a concentration of 40 parts per million can target harmful bacteria while leaving healthy probiotics intact, the importance of nanoparticle size, antibiotic resistance, animal and agricultural applications, and so much more. You will learn how they use silver in the world of medicine (because they actually do and have for more than a hundred years) and how/when to use it yourself, whether topically, supplementally, or otherwise. This, my free-thinking friends, is a masterclass in using silver for biohacking.00:03:06 — Retelling the Long Story of Silver• Historical meaning of “born with a silver spoon”• Microbial elements of AG404–why it works• Chemistry deep dive, searching for missing electrons• Why doesn’t silver attack healthy cells?• Differences between prokaryotic cells• More is not always better00:11:22 — Delivery Systems to Improve Your Health• Importance of nanoparticle sizes in effective use• One warning: avoiding high salt• Using AG404 in nasal spray during air travel• Other off-label uses for Silver Biotics • Silver particles for immune support • Topical use for fighting infection • 70-year medical history of using silver for burns • Using a vertical sprayer for delivery• Code: DAVE for 30% off at silverbiotics.com00:27:09 — Cosmetic Benefits & Antibiotic Resistance• New formulations from Silver Biotics• Wrinkles, acne, cuts, scrapes, etc.• Facial serum vs. skin cream• Fighting antibiotic resistant bacteria • Pet care and successful applications in agriculture • Safety an ingestion cycles • Turning blue from silver toxicity • Relieving bacterial burden from your sinuses • Code: DAVE for 30% off at silverbiotics.comResources• Shop: Use code DAVE for 30% off at silverbiotics.com• Instagram: @silverbioticsThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're delving deep into the importance of dirt, not just as soil beneath our feet, but as a key factor in regenerative agriculture and biohacking. Our guest, Andrea Bemis, is an expert in sustainable organic farming and a passionate advocate for nurturing healthy babies and children. Together, we explore the power of the family dinner and the significance of avoiding harmful chemicals and additives in the food we provide for our kids.Andrea Bemis, the brilliant mind behind the farm-to-table blog "Let Them Eat Dirt," joins us as our special guest. She has authored remarkable books, "Dishing Up the Dirt" and "Local Dirt," which provide invaluable insights into creating a healthy and nourishing food environment for children. Through our shared belief in empowering kids to make healthier choices, we aim to guide parents away from the junk and chemicals that can harm their children's well-being and towards more sustainable, locally sourced and economical options.Join us as we share our tips and tales from our own dinner tables, and our top strategies for nourishing your children with whole foods that taste good, too. Welcome, Andrea, to The Human Upgrade. 00:02:07 — Avoiding Processed Foods: Dangers of Heavy Metals & Artificial Sweeteners• How processed foods can change brain chemistry• The mistake parents of young children make when it comes to food• Tips for getting kids to eat diverse foods and flavors• Logistics of living on a farm• Benefits of buying from a CSA• The Baby Food Facts Report findings on sweeteners in baby food• Heavy metals in baby food00:21:01 — Healthy, Fast & Economical Recipes for Kids• Most economical ways to make healthier baby food at home • Recommended cooking oils for kids and why• Being mindful of how much kids are snacking• Not forcing your kid to eat when they’re not hungry• Andrea’s fast recipe ideas• How salt impacts babies’ digestive system• Read: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon00:43:45 — Andrea’s Favorite Sweetener & Farm Life Insights• Andrea’s favorite sweetener for kids• Pros and cons of kale• Finding quality bacon • The most difficult crops to grow• Teaching your kids where food really comes from• Why small farms are so incredibly important & economicalResources• Website: dishingupthedirt.com• Instagram: @andreabemis• CSA: gotumbleweed.com• Read: letthemeatdirtkids.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, a dear friend of the show and someone who's disrupted a huge part of the healthcare industry joins us for an informative chat on the critically important oral microbiome—and from a wider perspective—how and why the human body gets sick. Naveen Jain, founder of Viome—a data company that’s changing the world of health and wellness—goes deep on the latest in anti-aging, what's going on in your mouth and how that affects everything else in your body, the perils of mouthwash, the future of AI-powered analytics, business building with the right priorities in mind, and a whole lot more.And it all comes right back to the base definition, the core understanding, of what biohacking is—using the information and technology around us to live a longer and healthier life. Naveen’s company, Viome, is doing just that. You won’t want to miss this exclusive look into the future—for your own long-term health, or for that of society as a whole.00:01:44 — What Is It About the Human Body That Causes Us To Be Sick?• Fundamentally changing the way we look at the body • Dave’s homemade mouthwash and why he stopped using it • Power of individuality when it comes to health and longevity • Different impacts of foods on identical twins (Research)• What happens in the gut, starts in the mouth • The signals chewing your food sends to your body• Why a healthy oral microbiome means healthy sex 00:09:33 — Viome: Supercharging Human Data Analytics • Reading out the transcript from your body• Determining a diet-based source of bad breath • Viome’s biomarkers and aging score• Looking at RNA va. DNA• Shop viome.com and use code DAVE10 to save 10%• Pooling the data from 550,000 samples analyzed• Custom-made diet recommendations for your genetics• Affordability of Viome testing kits • Predicting mouth and throat cancer at a 95% rate • Personalized oral microbiome toothpaste gel 00:24:13 — Longevity & Lifespan: Our Health Is Our Wealth• Increasing our healthspan—adding truly viable years• Dave calls out the lifespan cowards• Choosing how and when we die: the ultimate goal for society • Naveen shares 5 ways to live a long and healthy life • Nutrition, getting the right fuel for the car• Stress management, escaping fight-or-flight mode• 40 Years of Zen neurofeedback therapy• Why you should quit your shitty stressful job• Smarter Not Harder by Dave Asprey• Prioritizing exercise, 30 minutes a day • Getting proper sleep, quality vs. quantity • Sleep with Dave: 14-day sleep challenge00:37:35 — A Message for the World’s Wantrepreneurs• Find a purpose and live 10 to 15 years longer• Focus on helping people live better—not making more money• Parasitic nature of modern commerce• Amazon’s quality spiral and the race to the bottom • Impacting the world in your uniquely powerful way• Our success will never be defined by how much money we madeResourcesInstagram: @viomeInstagram: @naveenjainceoViome: viome.com (Code DAVE10 to save 10%)Website: naveenjain.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™️...  Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic, visionary and spiritual master who spreads wisdom around the world, clarifies the meaning of karma (no, it’s not a checklist of good and bad deeds) and explains how much you’re in charge of your own karma. His most recent book, “Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny,” breaks down the ways in which karma frames our lives.“It’s time to unpack the most overused, abused and yet indispensable world in the spiritual vocabulary of the world,” says Sadhguru in his book. “It is time to examine how karma is connected to some of the most vital areas of human inquiry: the meaning of life and above all, how to live it.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...“Americans are the unhappiest they have been since the Great Depression,” says Dr. Daniel Amen. But he’s determined to change that. He’s a physician and double board-certified psychiatrist who looks at happiness as a brain function. After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Daniel Amen discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness.“I wanted to spend my time and energy and research on happiness because, ultimately... happiness is a moral obligation because of how you impact other people,” Dr. Amen says. “The big central point [is] the brain is the organ of happiness, and if your brain is not healthy, you are not likely to be happy.”What makes you happy? The answer lies in knowing your specific brain type and how it’s being influenced by seven specific chemicals.Happiness originates in distinct brain regions: pleasure in the orbitofrontal cortex; motivation and habit formation in the basal ganglia; and mood and cognitive flexibility in the brain stem.You may be one or a combination of these five primary brain types: (take this brain assessment to find out yours)Balanced: you have a very healthy brainSpontaneous: you have low dopaminePersistent: you’re often worried, rigid, and inflexibleSensitive: you need other people and isolation is hardCautious: your GABA levels are lowLearn more about brain types and what actually boosts your happiness according to neuroscience in Dr. Amen’s book, "You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type.”“Happiness comes from moving your life forward toward your life goals with meaning and purpose, based on your values, despite whatever obstacles are in your way,” Dr. Amen says. “A happy life doesn’t focus on the past with regret or look to the future with fear.”  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you have all sorts of unexplained health problems in your home, where you work, or where you go to school, symptoms can be very different. One person's gaining fat, another person's always tired, other people have dark circles, emotional irregularity, sudden weight gain, onset of allergies that no one can explain, on and on.In the episode today, you learn the smarter, not harder, ways to deal with toxic mold exposure in your environment from one of the world’s leading experts on the matter. Our guest is Brian Karr. He's a second-generation indoor environmental consultant and he works with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He's the co-founder of We Inspect, an environmental testing company which works to help people understand mold, mycotoxins, and even bacterial toxins that exist in your homes. He takes time to explain what's (usually) there, why it’s important—even down to the genetic level—and what it's doing to you.Go back to the definition of biohacking… The art and science of changing the environment around you and inside of you so that you have full control of your own biology. If your environment is moldy and has biotoxins, maybe you don't have control of your biology—the mold does.Brian's become a go-to guy for medical doctors across the country, helping more than 5,000 people as sensitive as I used to be to create healthier living environments. You're going to learn a lot in this episode, even if you're saying… Well, I don't have a mold problem. You'd be very surprised.00:17:00 — Meeting the Mold (and Brian) Head On• Dave’s younger years battling his own health • The xenoestrogen that took over his life• Brian Karr’s background and introduction• We Inspect environmental testing company • Moldy Movie: moldymovie.com• How Brian married into the business and fell in love • Building an infrastructure to serve the country• Betsy Maldonado’s story 00:15:02 — We Inspect: Spotlighting Innovation & Access • We Inspect’s process—what’s unique and special?• Most mold is hidden out of plain sight • Perils of dry mold: more mobile than wet, living mold• The importance of knowing what to look for• Prioritizing innovation and accessibility • Training program: Mold Finders Method • Mobile app: We Inspect Together• Pitfalls of other, commercially driven services 00:29:18 — Dealing With Mold in Our Day to Day Lives• Brian’s game plan for getting out of a moldy lease • Does spraying bleach work?• Why Dave avoids AirBnbs• Homebiotic: homebiotic.com• Balancing removal options • Three easy steps to take in your home• Understanding the Human Cloud Effect • Gaps in capability of air testing • Effectiveness of dust sampling • Find Out If Your Home Is Making You Sick• 100M structures in the US have meaningful mold problems00:50:04 — Looking Ahead At Life With Less Mold• 90% of structures are exposed to toxic mold• Danger Coffee: dangercoffee.com• What is truly pure?• Balance of bacteria vs. mold in caves • Added susceptibility of women and children• 40% of population impacted by mold exposure • Story time: Dave’s mold-triggered PANDASWE LOVE OUR SPONSORS! CHECK THEM OUT:• We Inspect environmental testing company • The Dust Test: thedusttest.com/dave• YesWeInspect.com/Dave• Moldfinders on Instagram• Brian Karr on LinkedIn• Moldfinders on Facebook• Moldy MovieThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode of The Human Upgrade LIVE from the 9th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando Florida, Dave speaks Vera Mulyani, co-founder of Astrobiome and Mars City Design. Vera discusses the connection between biohacking and living on Mars and emphasizes the importance of designing the Martian environment to control human biology, taking into account mental health and architectural expertise. They also highlight challenges like toxic chemicals in spacecrafts and the need to biohack humans for space. Vera introduces Astrobiome, a microbiome product made from fermented bacteria, designed to optimize gut health in extreme conditions. Success stories demonstrate its effectiveness in improving health and performance. The podcast explores the intersection of biohacking, space exploration, and the significance of microbiome health in Mars-like environments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode recorded live from the 9th Annual Biohacking conference in Orlando, Dave dives into the vegan vs. animal protein debate with Max Lugavere and Dr. Amy Shah. They explore the reasons behind choosing a vegan lifestyle, including health, reducing animal suffering, and environmental concerns. Max defends animal protein, highlighting its efficiency and amino acid bioavailability, while Dr. Amy advocates for a balance between plant and animal protein, emphasizing the importance of plant fiber for gut health. They discuss studies linking meat consumption to cardiovascular disease and share their personal experiences, ultimately encouraging listeners to find their own balanced approach to protein. They also delve into topics such as protein intake, muscle building, longevity, fasting, circadian-style eating, and the impact of carbohydrates on the body. 9th Annual Biohacking Conference: You’ll learn from dozens of experts at an amazing event that’s designed to upgrade every area of your life. https://biohackingconference.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dave Asprey interviews sex expert Emily Morse about her book "Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure." They discuss the importance of regular date nights for couples and overcoming shame to talk about sexual fantasies. Emily suggests using the "yes/no/maybe" list as a fun way for partners to explore their desires. Real-life examples show how couples transformed their sex lives by addressing physical and emotional challenges. They also touch on therapeutic approaches and the impact of diet on sexual health. Overall, "Smart Sex" offers practical advice for enhancing relationships and enjoying fulfilling sex lives.Watch this episode on YouTube.Find all the links and resources in the show notes.Check Out Emily's new book "Smart Sex"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dave welcomes Kashif Khan from the DNA Company. Kashif shares his journey in functional genomics and how he unintentionally reversed his biological age by 10 years. They discuss the importance of understanding your genome and its impact on aging. Kashif highlights the DNA Company's approach to genetics, focusing on identifying biological functions and finding personalized solutions. They explore the connection between genetics, habits, and aging, emphasizing the need for context-based choices. Kashif also reveals how his genetic profile influenced his gut health and neurochemical balance. Finally, they touch on the role of upbringing and lifestyle in overall health. Don't miss this insightful conversation on unlocking the secrets of functional genomics for a healthier, rejuvenated life.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! The DNA Company: https://www.thednacompany.com9th Annual Biohacking Conference: You’ll learn from dozens of experts at an amazing event that’s designed to upgrade every area of your life. https://biohackingconference.comIf you’re coming to the conference, after Kashif’s session he will be signing copies of his new book, “The DNA Way: Unlock the Secrets of Your Genes to Reverse Disease, Slow Aging, and Achieve Optimal Wellness.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dave discusses the concept of earthing or grounding, a practice he introduced during the early days of the biohacking movement. He explores the benefits of earthing in reducing inflammation and jet lag. Dave introduces Christie Hardison from Anti Aging Bed, who explains their innovative product that combines earthing, photobiomodulation, and antimicrobial silver technology. The bed cover allows users to ground themselves while sleeping, protects against pathogens and EMFs, and uses tourmaline crystals for infrared simulation. Dave and Christie delve into the connection between earthing and other biohacking practices like ozone therapy and the importance of REM sleep. Christie will be speaking about earthing and the Anti Aging Bed at the Biohacking Conference in Orlando.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Anti-Aging Bed: https://antiagingbed.com9th Annual Biohacking Conference: You’ll learn from dozens of experts at an amazing event that’s designed to upgrade every area of your life. https://biohackingconference.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're previewing the 9th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando Florida (June 22 - 24) on The Human Upgrade!In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dr. Jason Sonners discusses hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its connection to scuba diving. He mentions his own experience with scuba diving and the therapeutic benefits he believes it offers. Dr. Sonners also talks about ongoing research with a diver staying underwater for 100 days and predicts changes in hormone levels, DNA methylation, and inflammation. They discuss the importance of pressure in hyperbaric therapy and the potential for personalized protocols based on individual needs. The experience of being in a hyperbaric chamber is described as comfortable, relaxing, and mostly involving equalizing pressure in the ears.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! OxyHealth Hyperbaric Chambers: https://www.oxyhealth.com9th Annual Biohacking Conference: You’ll learn from dozens of experts at an amazing event that’s designed to upgrade every area of your life. https://biohackingconference.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're previewing the 9th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando Florida (June 22 - 24) on The Human Upgrade!Patrick K. Porter, PhD has dedicated his life to studying neuropsychology. For years it was believed that we have a set number of brain cells, that our intelligence quotient is fixed, and that our brains do not change. Dr. Porter’s clinical experience and research told a different story, revealing that the human brain is, in fact, plastic, making it capable of change, improvement, and expansion. Patrick’s discoveries led him to develop the BrainTap headset, sparking incredible transformation for thousands of people. In 2014, with the emergence of the Apple and Android mobile platforms, he saw the opportunity to impact millions more by bringing this technology to an app. Thus, the brain fitness company – BrainTap – was born.BrainTap has proven that your brain can be retrained to operate at its best and that it’s never too late to tap into your brain’s fullest potential. With its state-of-the-art headset and a suite of more than 1800 sessions that range across dozens of desired life outcomes, the company has made great strides in revitalizing the mental clarity, confidence, and energy of extraordinary individuals worldwide.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS: https://braintap.com/dave9th Annual Biohacking Conference: You’ll learn from dozens of experts at an amazing event that’s designed to upgrade every area of your life. https://biohackingconference.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America is back on the map as a global leader in stem cell technology, thanks in huge part to these two FDA-conquering innovators. Sean Berman and Kevin Ferber talk about the past, present, and future of stem cell therapy – and where, why, and how to bank your own healthy cells ASAP. Watch this episode on YouTube.Find all the links and resources in the show notes.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!American Cell Technology: https://americancelltechnology.com/dave/California Stem Cell Treatment Center:  http://CaliforniaStemCellTreatmentCenter.comBioHacking Conference 2023: https://americancelltechnology.com/biohacking2023/California Stem Cell Treatment Center:  http://CaliforniaStemCellTreatmentCenter.comSleep Solutions for High Performance: https://sleepbreakthrough.com/dave, use code DAVE10 to get an extra 10% off 9th Annual Biohacking Conference: You’ll learn from dozens of experts at an amazing event that’s designed to upgrade every area of your life. https://biohackingconference.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s show gets into DNA, genetic codes, consciousness, energy, and BioQuantum Skincare. Jewels Arnes comes on today's show to make sense of it all and make some cool connections between those things for you. Her expertise includes three decades of energy medicine, vibrational healing, and intensive consciousness work. She pairs that work with creating tangible products, like the BioQuantum Skincare Technology, the Scalar Cosmetic Line, and an EvoStar Quantum App.In this episode, you’re going to learn how BioQuantum Skincare enhances DNA & telomere health, how to use the products to treat skin conditions, how to advance the consciousness of the products, and how to advance skin health with no products at all.There’ll be some discussion of breaking quantum physics in here, too.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Website: https://bioquantumskincare.com/DAVEJewels Arnes Talks Breaking Quantum PhysicsInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bioquantumskincare/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bioquantumskincareYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bioquantumskincareJewels Arnes: https://jewelsarnes.comActivate Evolution: https://activateevolution.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.