The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave Asprey discusses what he calls "The Next Nitric Oxide."Nobody even knew that Nitric Oxide mattered in the human body until about a decade ago, and now, it's huge. Well, there's a new gas in town, and it's ripe for biohacking, a gas so important that it's ephemeral in the body - and as such, science missed it (at least in the US, not in Japan).In this fascinating episode of Bulletproof Radio, Tyler Lebaron tells us basically everything there is to know about Hydrogen - which is a lot.From Parkinson's, to Alzheimer's, to anti-inflammatory treatment, to anti-aging - hydrogen can help. Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wondered what the algorithm of a flock of birds would look like? Well, today's guest has. Leemon Baird is the inventor of something you may not have heard of, the hashgraph distributed consensus algorithm. He is the Co-founder and CTO of Swirlds Inc. and he has more than 20 years of tech and startup experience.Leemon has held positions as a Professor of Computer Science at the Air Force Academy and as a senior scientist in a bunch of very cool labs. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, and has multiple patents and publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics that are near and dear to Dave Asprey's heart like computer security, machine learning, and mathematics.Dave and Leemon draw some interesting and nerdtastic comparisons between cryptocurrencies and our own bodies, through a thing called quorum sensing.So basically, Leemon is a badass with a big brain. Enjoy the showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Oz isn't trying to sell you anything! But he would like you to eat real food, exercise, and find your purpose in life!In this special live episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave sits down with the one and only Dr. Oz and goes into everything from how the internet is the "wild wild west" and how people are using his name to profit with the "Dr. Oz effect." To how he looks inside people during surgery and wish they just made some better lifestyle choices.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The whole point is fun! Jen Gotch is a creative powerhouse who brakes for yard sales and unicorns. she founded ban.dō with a friend in 2008, and with no prior business experience, was able to transform it from a small, vintage, one-of-a-kind hair accessories company into a multimillion dollar brand.We tracked Jen down after watching her on her (wildly popular) instagram gush about how Bulletproof has changed her brain for the better. Dave and Jen go into how starting ban.dō with a great group of other entrepreneurs was a little like the "Oregon Trail" computer game. And how a male model in Hawaii got her hooked on Bulletproof Coffee. Plus, a rating scale on mental health you may find useful in your own life. Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tired of feeling like garbage? In this episode of Bulletproof radio, Dr. Thomas O’Bryan, the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ of chronic disease and metabolic disorders, digs into the underlying mechanisms of what is making you sick.Dave Asprey and Tom go into how to identify our disease process before the symptoms are obvious, and how the biggest culprit may be on the end of your fork. Everything from how to properly go wheat-free, to what is causing super low sperm count in men. Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Autophagy! Ever heard of it? The first time Naomi Whittel heard the word and what it meant, it changed her life. She has spent years researching how to create cell turnover in the body. Inside and out. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave Asprey and Naomi discuss everything from how to have glowing skin, to how many orgasms a woman should have in a year to really see the benefit! Plus Dave is quite excited about some of the topics covered in Naomi's new book, Glow15.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are we all going to do with ourselves when technology takes over?Futurist and Emmy nominated host of National Geographic’s BrainGames Jason Silva sits down with Dave for an incredibly fascinating chat about where technology can take us.Jason also takes the opportunity to ask Dave about all sorts of Biohacks. From his take on cannabis and smart drugs, to neurohacking and even how depressing it is to look at boring Buildings!To quote Jason, "We're the canvas. We're the work of art, and rage against the dying of the light.”This episode of Bulletproof Radio is a wild ride. Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're going to love today's episode, because we go deep, so to speak, on something called hyperbaric oxygen therapy.This is something that has such a broad applicability to almost anything that you might want to do.Like be more resilient, perform better, recover faster or recover from almost any disease you can think of, where there's a short-term or long-term.Dave Asprey chats with Dr. Paul Harch, one of the world's top medical professionals in the field in hyperbaric oxygen therapy.Who, in Dave's words, is a "total oxygen bad ass."Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you can rid yourself of stress, anxiety, depression, all kinds of psychological issues just by tapping yourself with a finger... Worth a try right?In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave sits down with Emotional Freedom Technique expert Dawson Church, PhD, live in Hawaii...Dawson is the author of Genie in Your Genes a book on understanding of how your emotions affect your genetic expression, as well as a new book, Mind to Matter.Plus Dawson leads Dave Asprey through an EFT session on the podcast! If you have ever wanted to learn more about EFT Tapping (and how to try it on your own), this episode is for you! Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biohacks for men and the humans that love them! In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave Asprey tries out a new procedure that claims to age his undercarriage backwards!Dave meets with Dr. Kate Kass, who was the first doctor in Seattle to offer the innovative new GAINSWave treatment for Erectile Dysfunction, and only the third to do so in the United States.She is Washington's foremost authority on this new treatment. Dr Kass has a successful track record treating both men's health and women's health issues at her local practice. Seattle residents visit Dr. Kass for her expertise with Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy (or HRT), and other Regenerative Therapies like the O-Shot and P-Shot.It's honest talk about one of Dave's three favorite topics, Sex. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who do you want to become? What do you want from life? Dr. Mark Atkinson, Medical Director and the leader of the Bulletproof Training Institute and Dave chat about hacking your way to becoming a better human. This episode of Bulletproof Radio is all about the courage and willingness to face reality, a commitment to know what is true, and how to upgrade the "ego." Plus, Dave Asprey on, "If you become a more powerful person... And you're a jerk, you just become a more powerful jerk!" How to avoid that!  Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wondered if everything you want is on the other side of fear? Well, the guest on today's podcast thinks that almost everything worth having or achieving is indeed just outside your comfort zone.The guest is Jack Canfield, the author who created Chicken Soup for the Soul. He wrote that book 25 years ago, in 1993, and there are currently 500 million copies of the book in print. He also has 40 New York Times bestsellers and he has had seven books on the New York Times list - at the same time - which set a Guinness World Record.Dave and Jack talk about how important it is to take 100% responsibility for yourself, how to choose and use your language well (and avoid weasel words), plus how to conquer the fear of being wrong, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The purpose of life? To be happy of course! In this enlightening episode of Bulletproof Radio you will hear how if you want to perform better as a human being... And you're unhappy all the time... You're doing it wrong!Buddhist Master Dennis Genpo Merzel, or Genpo Roshi, goes into his "Big Mind Process" that is hailed to be one of the greatest discoveries in spirituality in 200 years. The basis of his teachings: To simply be Happy!Plus, Dave Asprey talks about how as a young man, he thought it would take ten million dollars to make him happy... (When he already had six in the bank!)Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The differences between Intellectual Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence, and how one of the smartest men in the world hacks one to cover the other. In this fascinating episode of Bulletproof Radio, Walter O'Brien (hacker handle: "Scorpion") is a high IQ child prodigy who started programming computers at age nine. He went on to found a think tank for hire that provides consulting and product development to companies, government, and military worldwide.But here is the catch! He partners his high IQ employees, with what he calls "Super Nannies." People with high EQ to get the job done! Also, in this episode, Dave Asprey talks about how he may "have been" on the spectrum and how most of his family tests high on the Asperger's scale. Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you know if you're awakened? In this episode of Bulletproof Radio Dave interviews a leading voice in the global mindfulness movement, Dawa Tarchin Phillips, live in Hawaii.Dave and Dawa discuss how to take control over the direction of your life by living in the present. And, more importantly, how do you know you are in the present?Also, Dave Asprey talks about how he and his family reacted to the fake missile alert in Hawaii!Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maybe its not what you eat, but when! In this episode of Bulletproof Radio Dave continues the conversation with leading researcher in Circadian Rhythms, Satchin Panda about forgetting calories, forgetting about what kind of food it is, and only focusing on timing!Dave and Satchin go into some surprising results in mice and Satchin's own mother!Also, Dave Asprey talks about how he avoids jet lag by controlling light and food! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this fascinating episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave talks to leading researcher in Circadian Rhythms, Satchin Panda about why we are wired to follow a natural pattern of light and dark, and what we can do to get the rest we need in an electric society.Satchin goes into surprising research on how your sleep, or lack thereof, has a profound impact on a huge number of diseases. Such as: diabetes, depression, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and cancer.Plus, is it possible that Dave Asprey is a sleep mutant?Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who are you, really? Kute Blackson, next generation leader in the field of personal development, asks you to quit lying to yourself and figure it out. His mission is simple: To inspire people across the world to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.Kute and Dave Asprey go deep into what it takes to surrender to the universe and find the courage to be who you are meant to be.A truly transformational episode, Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is your body trying to tell you something as you sleep? Harvard Psychologist Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. confirms what people have always known; answers, ideas, and inspiration can come while we sleep.Dr. Barrett has spent her career studying the science of dreaming and has some compelling insights on how you can first remember your dreams, then make them work for you!Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you a Gypsy Girl or a Boss Lady? Dr. Taz, a self diagnosed “Savvy Chic” and nationally recognized physician specializing in integrative and functional medicine can help you figure out your Power Type!Dr. Taz takes knowledge from her background in Western Medicine, blends it with Chinese Medicine and throws in some Ayurvedic knowledge and comes up with a unique system for figuring out your personal strengths.Dave and Dr. Taz discuss her new book, Super Woman Rx, and get into how the health of Women really is a reflection of the heath of the world.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plug yourself in! John Amaral  is a chiropractor, speaker and educator who works behind-the-scenes helping celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes and influencers elevate their energy, helping them feel and perform their best. In this episode you will learn how to tap into your own ability to sense and create energy and how it will help you to reach your full potential. Plus, Dave is electrically hacking his brain like a Russian Astronaut during the entire episode, see if you you can tell! Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You are living in a walking, talking miracle, and you mind is at the helm! Kelly Noonan Gores explores the mind-body connection in her documentary HEAL. She wants to empower and inspire people dealing with illness by showing them what is actually possible, and how huge of an impact our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have on our health!This episode is all about how changing your mind can change your body and how shifting your perspective can change your life. Enjoy the Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fact: If you aren't eating a lot of plants, regardless of the diet plan you're following, you're doing it wrong. That's one thing Dave Asprey and today's guests, Aiden Goggins & Glen Matten, international bestselling authors of The Health Delusion and The Sirtfood Diet agree on. In this fascinating episode of Bulletproof Radio, learn about Goggins' & Matten's path to nutrition, via Goggins' rare autoimmune disease, their passion around nature's "drugs," polyphenols, and why it's essential to use plants to harness the power of the food you eat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How would you like to die 41% less? What if a quiz could help you get there? Munjal Shah, CEO of Health IQ is betting on you, and your health - by changing the conversation around Life Insurance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roll in the dirt! Travel just to breathe the air! And definitely stop thinking of yourself as just a human!  Zach Bush is a triple board certified physician and founder and director of M Clinic. Zach talks about what's going on inside your gut, what the environmental factors are and what you can do about it.In this episode, you’ll get the dirt on plants and how they’re affecting our mitochondria, our environment, the prospect of living forever, cancer treatment and the epidemic of neural diseases.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This fascinating episode of Bulletproof Radio is all about the art and science of how to be happy - and also, why your corporate job, could be making you sick! Eric Langshur is a bestselling author and CEO who woke up one morning and realized he had learned how to manage a large business, and thousands of people, but couldn't get a handle on his own mind.In this episode you will get some tips on how to "train the skill of wellbeing" and what it means to "notice, shift, and rewire."Change your mind and be happy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biohacking at its best! Dave speaks with his favorite "Old-school mad scientist" friend Steve Fowkes on everything from curing herpes with an over the counter drug, to the future of cognitive enhancement.Organic chemist and nanotechnologist, Fowkes, is a self described "incurable optimist" and interested in helping find solutions to many of humanity's grand challenges.Some of those solutions start with just optimizing the brain you have with some simple vitamins and nutrients. It's a fascinating episode with a truly brilliant human being.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the difference between Judging and being Discerning? And could your judgment of others be holding you back from reaching your full potential? New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein gives us a clear, proactive, step-by-step process to release the beliefs that hold you back from living a better life. Dave and Gabby go into the six step practice to feel more peace and happiness in your life! How to go from defensive and judging to free flowing and awesome!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could focusing on your goals actually hurt your outcome? Harvard Psychiatrist Srini Pillay thinks it is more effective for your brain to unfocus from time to time. He suggests you take a nap, doodle on your papers, and most importantly, Daydream! In this episode you get his four points on why you should focus on being unfocused! Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you were connected to everyone in the world. Could there be a fundamental geometry of space that connects us all? Unified Physicist Nassim Haramein thinks so! His work spans connections in physics, mathematics, geometry, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, chemistry as well as anthropology and ancient civilizations. In this episode, Nassim and Dave dive into the nature of reality.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if we lived in a world where disease was optional? Our Guest Naveen Jain, Live from the Bulletproof 360 conference, is not only asking tough questions, but figuring out how to solve them. Jain is an entrepreneur and philanthropist driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. He is the founder of several successful companies, including Moon Express, which is the only company that has permission to leave earth's orbit and land on the moon! In this episode of Bulletproof Radio you will get some great insights on measuring success and how it is easier to "go with your gut" if you know what is actually in there.Naveen and Dave have also worked out a special offer that was given to the audience at Bulletproof 360, and will extend it to listeners through January 1st 2018. Follow This link for 100 dollars off mapping your gut microbiome at Viome.comEnjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New sound technology is making waves in the field of frequency medicine! We have on Larry Doochin, the co-founder of UrielTones. The technology takes ancient sound healing from a variety of traditions, largely Native American, and builds on it by changing your biology using sound directly at the cell and nervous system level. On top of holding the patents for this new form of sound therapy, Larry has released three books on spiritual and personal growth. His goal is to provide humanity with tools to improve life and enhance wellbeing!Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first step, is figuring out what is actually true, and going from there. Jamie Smart is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker and executive coach. His books include CLARITY: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results, The Little Book of Clarity and his latest book RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio you will learn how changing your mind can lead to changing your body, and how to achieve mental clarity, without mindfulness, meditation, or medication. And how to really listen!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is your Moonshot? Space Enthusiast Peter Diamandis’ include mining asteroids, extending human lifespan, and increasing brain functionality. He is the founder and executive chairman of the X Prize Foundation, one of the world's 50 greatest leaders named by Fortune Magazine, co-founder of Human Longevity Inc. In this episode Peter and Dave dive into a couple other moonshots aimed at extending the human lifespan and playing our best at “this video game called life.”Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why not shoot for the moon? Peter Diamandis, definitely “thinks big” he is the founder and executive chairman of the X Prize Foundation, one of the world's 50 greatest leaders named by Fortune Magazine, co-founder of Human Longevity Inc. and a couple of companies that our literally out of this world. Today's Bulletproof Radio episode is all about reaching for the stars in your own life, and figuring out what goes into creating a massive transformative purpose, and how to think 10 times bigger. Diamandis’ mission is to open the space frontier for humanity. His personal motto is: "The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself."Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to make Alzheimer's disease optional without resorting to drugs. We go really deep on a bunch of different things that you can do to protect and restore your brain with Steven Masley: physician, nutritionist, trained-chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television. The cool thing is it's not just about Alzheimer's, it's about what you can do to make your brain work better even if you're years away from even thinking about Alzheimer's. His passion is empowering people to achieve optimal health through comprehensive assessments and lifestyle changes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sex, Polyamory, Business Partnerships, Infidelity, Marriage Counseling, and Divorce - this episode of Bulletproof Radio is all about relationships. Psychotherapist Esther Perel is fluent in nine languages, but she is an expert in the language of love. She is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships, appearing on Oprah and viewed more than 20 million times on her TED Talks covering the subject of sex and relationships.She holds a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world.Plus, her bestseller Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, became a global phenomenon translated into 24 languages.In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you will learn when to call an attorney, and when to call a therapist, and how we have shifted the definition of monogamy from one person for life, to one person at a time.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

charity: water founder, Scott Harrison, discovered his philanthropic calling in an unexpected way: as a nightclub promoter in New York City. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey, you’ll hear how Harrison ditched his life of drugs and addiction in New York, and found himself on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, eventually landing on Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 list and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business Issue. Find out how he got there, and how he’s reinventing charity, and working to solve the global water crisis one donation at a time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why you should listen –If you could see that powerhouse between your ears would you take care of it? Dr. Daniel Amen is changing the treatment of brain disorders by taking a look! From studying the brains of concussed NFL players to telling Miley Cyrus to quit smoking pot, Dr. Amen is a trusted expert in the field of brain health. His new book is Memory Rescue: Supercharge Your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, And Remember What Matters Most is sure to be a big hit, seeing as he has been on the NY Times best-seller list an incredible ten times!In today’s Bulletproof Radio episode, you get read-in on the same 11 risk factors Dr. Amen goes over with his clinical patients to keep BRIGHT MINDS. Which includes dietary changes, physical and mental exercises, and spiritual practices. Leading to improved brain health, enhanced memory, and reduced likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s and other memory loss–related conditions.Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you had a magic wand, what would your day look like? What’s your superpower? These are the questions world-renowned fitness and transformation motivator, and founder of the wildly-successful Insanity workout, Shaun T, wants to explore with you. The author of the new book, “T is for Transformation,” says the answers to these questions will help you get out of your own way, allowing you to become the very best version of yourself. Today's Bulletproof Radio episode isn't just about physical fitness; Dave and Shaun tackle mental and emotional fitness as well, diving deep into “mirror moments,” how fatherhood changes your life, recovery therapy, and the importance of self-care. You've probably heard Shaun T yelling on your TV screen; now the man behind the INSANITY, HIP HOP ABS, FOCUS T25, INSANITY MAX:30, CIZE, and SHAUN WEEK workouts has a slew of great tips to slay the game, and to keep your mind as fit as your body.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the brains behind One for One®, a unique business model that helps a person in need with every purchase, had a simple idea that grew into a worldwide phenomenon. From shoes, to eyewear, to coffee, to bags – TOMS’ family of products is making a difference all over the globe. Today, live from TOMS’ headquarters in LA, Blake joins Dave to discuss social entrepreneurship and the business of giving, the lessons he’s learned over the years, how he developed his company’s mission, and how he handles his critics. Blake, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, “Start Something That Matters,” also gets personal with Dave, talking about the invisible patterns that shape our behaviors, meditation, finding joy in life’s challenges, and the simple act of gratitude. You won’t want to miss this incredible hour of Bulletproof Radio, which offers insight and advice from the man who has made solving problems in culture his life’s work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to learn how to “turn on” your muscles, for more strength and less pain? Do you know how to activate your psoas? Mike Hoban, seasoned strength/conditioning coach and founder of Elite Speed, knows how - and in this fascinating discussion with Dave, he teaches Bulletproof Radio listeners this cool technique, too. From the latest, greatest technology that Mike uses with his pro-athlete clients, including amino neuro frequency and dual-wave electrical stimulation, to the simple method that can trigger muscular activation, to the most effective routines Mike focuses on at his sports training facility, you won’t want to miss this in-person conversation at Bulletproof Alpha Lab, filled with awesome hacks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it possible that stopping to say hi to your neighbor could change your life? Can taking a 5-minute break to focus inward actually “stop time” in your day? Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of “The Urban Monk” and new book, “The Art of Stopping Time,” says YES. Pedram, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, the founder of Well.org, and creator of the new documentary film, “Prosperity,” is an acclaimed Qigong Master who uses Eastern thinking to help overcome the Westernized challenges of our lives. In this intriguing and varied discussion, Pedram explains the concept of “gongs,” to optimize your time and make you more present, and teaches you how to make the time to accomplish what you want in life, without feeling stressed or overburdened. From the best deceleration rituals, to creating healthy micro-habits, to stopping time to make love, to voting with your dollars, to the importance of supporting local, sustainable businesses, you won't want to miss this intelligent, honest hour of enlightenment!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine you haven’t had any coffee for 25 years and then one day, you sit down with Dave Asprey at the Bulletproof Alpha Lab, blend up a cup of Bulletproof Coffee, sip said coffee, and let the conversation flow. For Eric Edmeades, founder of WildFit and one of the true pioneers of the coming food revolution, that’s exactly how this podcast went down - live on Vancouver Island. Along with Gordy Bal, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Conscious Thought Revolution (CTR.com), this lively, three-way discussion touches upon food hangovers, preconditioning hunger hormones, and the downsides and surprising upsides of GMOs. From evolutionary biology, to the importance of raising conscious children, to the true value of polyphenols, this coffee-charged conversation is worth a listen!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We know there is more to food energy than just calories. And Robyn Openshaw, author of the new book “Vibe: Unlock the Energetic Frequencies of Limitless Health, Love & Success” and founder of GreenSmoothieGirl.com, asserts that food vibrations actually hold the secrets of the universe. But how? Can the foods we eat or the emotions we feel really change our vibrational frequency? In this intriguing conversation, Dave takes the idea of food vibrations to task – moving the subject out of the “woo-woo” realm and into the science space. The two dig into the power of vibrational frequencies and energies, how we can measure these, and how electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) are impacting our health. If you want to increase energy in your life, learn best practices for unlocking energetic frequencies, influence everyone in a room, find out what foods vibrate the most, and why any of this matters -- you won’t want to miss this fascinating discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could something as small as a ring capture truly meaningful data about what’s happening deep inside our bodies? According to Petteri Lahtela, the CEO and co-founder of Oura Health, the answer is YES, with the advent of the OURA Ring. OURA, a wearable ring device and app, analyzes sleep quality, activity levels, daily rhythms and the physiological responses of the body. In this fascinating conversation, Petteri joins Dave to discuss how far bio monitoring technology has come, the variety of body responses the ring’s tiny sensors can track, and the value in using this data to optimize wellness. You’ll learn how tapping into your individual biology can help drive self-awareness, and guide you towards a better life balance and readiness to perform. From the importance of tracking heart rate variability, to embracing our chronotypes, to the EMFs all our devices give off, Dave and Petteri dig in deep and debate it all in this amazing, forward-thinking discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wonder what the real impact of chronic stress is on our bodies and our longevity - on the cellular level? Dr. Elissa Epel, a professor at UCSF, studies how stress can impact our biological aging via the telomere/telomerase system, and how meditation modalities may buffer stress effects and boost physical and spiritual well-being. Also the co-author of New York Times best-seller, “The Telomere Effect,” Dr. Elissa joins Dave to discuss what developing healthy lifestyle habits and stress resistance does for your mitochondria, as well as the length of your telomeres. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Elissa explains what telomeres are, how their length can be an indicator of health and aging issues, and reveals the lifestyle practices that can help strengthen them. You’ll learn about some incredible new research on gratitude (how a positive attitude can impact your mitochondria and your telomeres), the role of epigenetics in this equation, and whether all of Dave’s biohacking is actually helping or hurting his longevity. Don’t miss this super-interesting episode about hacking our telomeres to live longer! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to learn how to transform your body to become a fat-burning beast? Mark Sisson - best-selling author of “The Primal Blueprint,” a former world-class endurance athlete, and the publisher/blogger behind MarksDailyApple.com - reveals his proven eating strategy for losing weight and improving health from his new book, “The Keto Reset Diet.” In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Mark discusses the importance of metabolic flexibility, the proper way to do a keto reset and its bevy of benefits, how the process of ketosis actually works in the body, and the essential role of ketones. Mark also shares his opinion on sleep, the “rules” of fasting, and the American habit of eating three square meals a day in this illuminating discussion on nutrition and lifestyle. From the inventor of the primal movement, discover how going keto can help reset your metabolism, burn fat, optimize your metabolic and hormonal functions, AND make you feel great!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know you can improve your heath significantly, simply by breathing through your nose? World-renowned breathing expert and prolific author, Patrick McKeown, has spent the past 15 years working with thousands worldwide, who experience breathing disorders, sleep disordered breathing, high stress levels, poor concentration, and anxiety. A devotee of the Buteyko method of breathing, his most recent book, “The Oxygen Advantage,” is an extension of his ground-breaking work, combining specifically-formulated exercises that empower athletes to improve their performance. In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Patrick explains how he hacked his own asthma using breathing techniques, the importance of practicing breath-holding and avoiding mouth-breathing, how oxygen and CO2 work together when we breathe, and why you should tape your mouth shut when you sleep – really! You won’t want to miss this remarkable episode, filled with amazing biohacks and tips that will have you breathing – and feeling – better in no time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia, celebrity nutritionist and best-selling author, believes there is way more to nourishment than just the foods you eat. Your life's true purpose, your spirit, and your emotions are also factors that fuel you, which is the basis of her revolutionary approach. Founder and director of The Institute of Transformational Nutrition, author of “The Hungry Hottie Cookbook” and “PINK Method,” and lead nutritionist on “Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian,” Cynthia has developed a unique, personalized nutrition coaching system. In this fascinating, in-depth conversation with Dave, Cynthia explains the development of this new science of personalized health, how trauma impacts all of us, and how our emotions drive the decisions we make - about nutrition, and about life. From the childhood experiences that shaped her path, to the main tenants of transformational nutrition, to the importance of education and making connections, Cynthia shares how she helps people discover what they’re really hungry for, so they can finally make peace with food - and themselves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.