Podcasts about biohackers

Semaglutide Slows Biological Aging A randomized, placebo-controlled study published in Nature Communications found semaglutide slowed biological aging markers by nine percent on the DunedinPACE epigenetic clock in adults living with HIV-associated metabolic disease, with simultaneous improvements across inflammation, heart, kidney, liver, and brain markers. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why this isn't a weight loss story. It's a metabolic inflammation story. He explains why the GLP-1 mechanism hitting insulin signaling, oxidative stress, and inflammatory pathways simultaneously is the real finding, and makes the case that your metabolic markers and your aging markers are the same numbers. Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/glp-1-drugs-ozempic-wegovy-may-slow-biological-aging https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-72861-3 https://today.ucsd.edu/story/study-popular-glp-1-drug-may-slow-down-biological-aging FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 20 Years The FDA approved bemotrizinol as a permitted OTC sunscreen active ingredient, the first new approval in roughly two decades, clearing it for adults and children six months and older with broad UVA and UVB coverage and low skin absorption. Host Dave Asprey explains why twenty years of regulatory lag left American consumers with inferior chemistry while Europe moved on, why he's watching independent absorption data before updating his own stack, and why consistency of use matters more than perfect formulation when sun protection remains one of the most evidence-backed longevity interventions available. Sources: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-newsroom/press-announcements/fda-expands-sunscreen-options-first-time-20-years https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/omuf/index.cfm?event=OrderDetail&orderid=OTC000039 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/06/09/new-sunscreen-ingredient-bemotrizinol/90477659007/ Deoxyribose Gel Matches Minoxidil in Hair Regrowth Study Researchers testing a topical gel made from deoxyribose, the sugar backbone of DNA, saw roughly 80 to 90 percent hair regrowth in a mouse model of male-pattern baldness, matching minoxidil results and showing new follicle formation and increased blood vessel activity in treated areas. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why mouse hair regrowth studies have a long history of failing to translate to humans, what a plausible circulation-based mechanism would actually need to show in human trial data before it's worth acting on, and why the molecule itself is interesting enough to keep watching. Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/Biohackers/comments/1tyt87w/researchers_found_that_a_gel_made_from/ https://www.sciencealert.com/surprise-hair-loss-breakthrough-a-dna-sugar-gel-sparks-robust-regrowth Caffeinated Chewing Gum and Exercise Performance A systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies found caffeinated chewing gum produces a small but real ergogenic effect for muscular strength and countermovement jump height, with buccal absorption delivering caffeine faster than capsules or drinks in a five to twenty-five minute pre-training window. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why delivery mechanism is an underrated variable in caffeine optimization, why timing matters as much as dose, and why a modest but measurable edge on a cheap and accessible tool is exactly the kind of practical biohack worth understanding. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42228847/ https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000005530 https://www.reddit.com/r/Biohackers/comments/1u0acgc/fastacting_caffeine_does_caffeinated_chewing_gum/ Vitamin A Overdoses Surge Nearly 40 Percent Medical News Today reported a 38.7 percent spike in vitamin A overdoses in early 2025, driven by online misinformation claiming high-dose vitamin A treats or prevents measles, a claim with no clinical support and real toxicity risk from fat-soluble accumulation in the liver. Host Dave Asprey explains the actual hepatotoxicity and bone demineralization risks of preformed retinol excess, draws the critical distinction between preformed retinol and beta-carotene that got lost in the misinformation cycle, and makes the case that mechanism is not a dosing protocol and confusing the two is how people get hurt. Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/amp/articles/vitamin-a-overdoses-rose-by-38-7-2025-how-to-get-right-amount World Cup 2026 and Mass Gathering Health Risk With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, public health researchers are flagging dense international crowds, high-volume travel, and shared indoor and outdoor spaces as an elevated transmission environment for respiratory illness. Host Dave Asprey reframes the conversation away from germ exposure and toward immune terrain, explains why your resilience going into a high-contact environment is a variable you actually control, and lays out the pre-exposure preparation window that matters most for anyone traveling or attending large events this summer. Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/2026-fifa-world-cup-health-risks-protect-yourself This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level clarity on GLP-1 aging biology, sunscreen chemistry and regulatory science, emerging hair regrowth research, caffeine delivery optimization, supplement toxicity risk, and immune terrain preparation for mass gathering events. Host Dave Asprey connects randomized clinical data, epigenetic clock research, consumer health regulation, and real-world optimization protocols into actionable frameworks for extending healthspan, sharpening performance, and staying ahead of the science. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: semaglutide biological aging, GLP-1 epigenetic clock, DunedinPACE aging marker, PCGrimAge mortality risk, bemotrizinol FDA approval, new sunscreen ingredient 2026, UVA UVB broad spectrum sunscreen, deoxyribose hair gel, minoxidil alternative hair regrowth, caffeinated chewing gum performance, buccal caffeine absorption, pre-workout caffeine timing, vitamin A overdose toxicity, preformed retinol hypervitaminosis, fat-soluble vitamin accumulation, World Cup 2026 health risk, immune terrain optimization, mass gathering respiratory illness, biohacking news 2026, longevity research, Dave Asprey, The Human Upgrade Thank you to our sponsors! - Viome | Check it out at viome.com and use code 10DAVE for 10% off. It's time to stop guessing and start knowing your body. - Beyond Wonderland Conference | Oct 13 - 14, 2026. 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Schlechte Nachrichten, allgemeiner Pessimismus, wirtschaftliche Krisen, Ängste: Die Zeiten sind nicht gerade einfach. Wir alle spüren die Belastungen und den Druck. Wie beugt man Burnout vor, und was tut der Biohacker, wenn Vorbeugen nicht mehr reicht?

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What if the way you've been thinking about aging, fitness, testosterone, supplements, and even going public with your company is completely wrong? In this episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Anthony Geisler - founder of Sequel Brands and the visionary behind Club Pilates and the Exponential Fitness empire - to unpack the truth about longevity, boutique fitness franchising, and what it really takes to build a business that outlasts adversity. Anthony shares his personal biohacking protocol, why he naturally maintains testosterone levels of 800-900 at age 50 without TRT, the real reason he holds multiple gym memberships, and how Gary Brekka's longevity science is reshaping what's possible for human lifespan. They also go deep on what going public actually feels like - including the day it became illegal to operate gyms in the United States while the company was mid-IPO - and why Anthony believes the private market gives founders something public markets never can: the ability to be masters of their own destiny. Plus, the inspiring story of a Pilates instructor with three failing studios on the verge of closing who is now on track for a $200-300 million exit. Topics covered: • Genetic methylation testing and biomarker blood panels • Natural testosterone optimization without TRT or peptides • Why muscle mass is a longevity metric, not an aesthetic one • Sauna data: 50% reduction in all-cause mortality • Red light therapy, Body20 EMS, and the Sequel Brands ecosystem • Club Pilates, Exponential Fitness, and taking a company public during COVID • The Russell 2000 and the hidden costs of public market valuations • Building franchisee loyalty and supporting humans through adversity • The shift in alcohol culture and the rise of clean eating • Gary Brekka's circadian rhythm protocols and biological age reversal  Guest: ANTHONY GEISLER  Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Anthony.Geisler/featured  Guest Business YouTube: Guest Website: https://sequelbrands.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sequel-brands/    #Longevity #Biohacking #FranchiseBusiness #AnthonyGeisler #SequelBrands #ClubPilates #GaryBrekka #MensHealth #Testosterone #BoutiqueF fitness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What if the way you've been thinking about aging, fitness, testosterone, supplements, and even going public with your company is completely wrong? In this episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Anthony Geisler - founder of Sequel Brands and the visionary behind Club Pilates and the Exponential Fitness empire - to unpack the truth about longevity, boutique fitness franchising, and what it really takes to build a business that outlasts adversity. Anthony shares his personal biohacking protocol, why he naturally maintains testosterone levels of 800-900 at age 50 without TRT, the real reason he holds multiple gym memberships, and how Gary Brekka's longevity science is reshaping what's possible for human lifespan. They also go deep on what going public actually feels like - including the day it became illegal to operate gyms in the United States while the company was mid-IPO - and why Anthony believes the private market gives founders something public markets never can: the ability to be masters of their own destiny. Plus, the inspiring story of a Pilates instructor with three failing studios on the verge of closing who is now on track for a $200-300 million exit. Topics covered: • Genetic methylation testing and biomarker blood panels • Natural testosterone optimization without TRT or peptides • Why muscle mass is a longevity metric, not an aesthetic one • Sauna data: 50% reduction in all-cause mortality • Red light therapy, Body20 EMS, and the Sequel Brands ecosystem • Club Pilates, Exponential Fitness, and taking a company public during COVID • The Russell 2000 and the hidden costs of public market valuations • Building franchisee loyalty and supporting humans through adversity • The shift in alcohol culture and the rise of clean eating • Gary Brekka's circadian rhythm protocols and biological age reversal  Guest: ANTHONY GEISLER  Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Anthony.Geisler/featured  Guest Business YouTube: Guest Website: https://sequelbrands.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sequel-brands/    #Longevity #Biohacking #FranchiseBusiness #AnthonyGeisler #SequelBrands #ClubPilates #GaryBrekka #MensHealth #Testosterone #BoutiqueF fitness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of A Biohacker's Day, I in the pop-up studio with Tom Sanderson, recovery specialist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Kineon, to explore the habits, tools and routines that help him perform at his best. From morning rituals and recovery protocols to training, nutrition and sleep optimisation, Tom reveals exactly how he structures a typical day to maximise energy, resilience and long-term health. Along the way, he shares one of the simplest and most effective biohacks for children—something almost any family can implement immediately. If you're interested in biohacking, longevity, recovery, health optimisation, fitness, sleep, red light therapy, performance enhancement, and healthy daily habits, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply straight away. Follow Tom Sanderson on Instagram for more health and recovery content. (revised repeat)

Loneliness can cost you up to 20 years of healthy life. More than poor sleep. More than any supplement. And until now, there was no way to measure it.Dr. Axel Schumacher spent 25 years at the forefront of genomics and epigenetic clock research and says your social life is a more powerful longevity biomarker than anything in your bloodwork. In this episode, he walks through the Social Connectivity Value (SCV): a framework he developed to map your social network, identify the relationships that drain your energy, and turn your social health into a number you can actually track. What you'll learn:* Why loneliness can cost 12–20 years of healthy life (men are hit harder than women) and why the “smoking 15 cigarettes a day” statistic doesn't change behavior without a way to measure it* How to build a sociogram using Dunbar's three layers, assign energy values to every person in your life (including the ones dragging you down), and calculate your SCV score* Why looking for a romantic partner through your close friends almost never works, and the “super connector” strategy that statistically gives you access to 150 new people from a single introductionWhat's the link between loneliness, AI companions, and living to 150? We get into all of it.Timestamps* 00:05 – Intro* 01:35 – Meet Dr. Axel Schumacher* 02:21 – From Genomics to Social Science (The Pivot)* 04:28 – How Loneliness Affects Your Health Span* 06:36 – The Loneliness Epidemic & Declining Birth Rates* 07:47 – Why Is Social Health So Hard to Measure?* 09:56 – The Holt-Lunstad Meta-Analysis Explained* 10:47 – Introducing the Social Connectivity Value (SCV)* 12:44 – The Sociogram: Mapping Your Social World* 13:13 –Building Your Sociogram: Mapping Social Connections* 14:54 – The Dunbar Layers: Your 3 Social Circles* 15:22 – The Invisible Load: Identifying Energy-Draining Relationships* 17:03 – The Invisible Load of Toxic Relationships* 20:09 – The Role of Family and Close Connections* 22:38 – What Is Your SCV Score?* 24:51 – How Your Nervous System Responds to Others* 28:08 – Tracking Your Social Life Like a Biohacker* 30:44 – Introverts vs Extroverts & Social Energy* 31:49 – AI Companions & The Future of Connection* 35:31 – Should Your Partner Be Everything?* 37:34 – Weak Ties & Super Connectors* 41:37 – The Mathematical Magic of Super Connectors* 42:57 – Rapid Fire: Social Media — Net Positive or Negative?* 43:51 – SCV vs Epigenetic Clocks: Which Matters More?* 44:59 – The Best City for Human Connection* 47:12 – One Weekly Habit to Protect Your Social HealthABOUT DR. AXEL SCHUMACHER: Longevity scientist and epigenetics researcher with over 25 years of experience, believes the most powerful biomarker for how long you live isn't in your blood it's in your relationships. After decades at the forefront of genomics and biomarker discovery, he now focuses on quantifying human connection, developing the Social Connectivity Value (SCV), a first-of-its-kind framework to measure your social network as a health metric and longevity tool.RESOURCES MENTIONED: * Website: https://www.grailmaster.com* YouTube ‘Inside the Dating Mind': https://bit.ly/4s2U2i4* Axel's Longevity Protocol: https://bit.ly/4qIL0pZ* Sociogram Preprint with DOI: https://doi.org/10.31235/osf.io/m6h58_v1* X: https://x.com/TheGrailmaster* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_grailmaster/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draxelschumacher/ABOUT NINA'S NOTES: Nina's Notes explores the intersection of longevity science, neuroscience, and human optimization. Hosted by Nina Patrick, PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and longevity researcher, each episode translates cutting-edge research into actionable insights for living longer, better.CONNECT WITH NINA'S NOTESNewsletter:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninapatrick/Website: https://www.ninapatrick.xyzThanks for reading Nina's Notes! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Nina's Notes at www.ninasnotes.xyz/subscribe

Unlock the secrets of photobiomodulation and discover how red and near-infrared light therapy can supercharge your brain health, enhance athletic performance, and protect against cognitive decline! In this groundbreaking episode of the NASM “Master Instructor Roundtable,” Dr. Lew Lim—founder and CEO of Vielight and a pioneer in the field—joins hosts Wendy Batts, and Marty Miller, to break down the science, protocols, and real-world results athletes and active people are using now.

They don't want you to know about this.Peptides — tiny molecular signals that can tell your body to heal, burn fat, build muscle, and even slow aging. So why aren't doctors talking about them? Why is the FDA cracking down? And who exactly is controlling what you're allowed to put in your own body?Today, we go down the rabbit hole with Trina Danley from Deck 7 Research — someone operating at the edge of what mainstream medicine refuses to touch. We're talking black market compounds, underground biohackers, suppressed research, and the billion-dollar pharmaceutical industry that has every reason to keep you in the dark.This one gets deep. You've been warned.

What if your fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, slow recovery, and lack of motivation all traced back to one hidden problem inside your cells?Your mitochondria are the tiny energy factories that power every organ, every thought, every heartbeat, and every movement you make. But modern stress, toxins, poor nutrition, aging, and environmental overload are silently damaging them—leaving millions running on empty.In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the ultimate biohacker's guide to mitochondrial support supplements and how optimizing your cellular energy can completely transform your health, metabolism, performance, and longevity.If you're constantly tired, battling brain fog, struggling to lose weight, or looking for the next level of health optimization, this episode could change how you think about energy forever. Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement  • Accelerated Liver Care® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care• Accelerated AMINOS® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-aminos • Accelerated BIO PEPTIDES™ https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-collagen-peptides• Accelerated Scalar Copper® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-scalar-copper • Accelerated Methylene Blue® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-methylene-blue-supplement Not sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

Dieses Video ersetzt keine ärztliche Beratung. Jeder kennt den Satz „mit 40 wird der Stoffwechsel langsamer". Aber stimmt das überhaupt? In diesem Spotlight-Gespräch räumt Biohacker Michael Steiner – bekannt als „Iron Mike" – mit einer der hartnäckigsten Annahmen rund um Gewicht, Alter und Fitness auf. Worum es geht: Ich treffe Iron Mike für ein direktes Gespräch über die Frage, die fast jeden über 40 beschäftigt – warum setzt sich Fett ausgerechnet am Bauch fest, und was hilft wirklich dagegen? Von da führt das Gespräch tiefer: in die Datenlage zum Stoffwechsel, in die Rolle von Krafttraining und Alltagsbewegung (NEAT) und schließlich zu einem Thema, das gerade die ganze Medizin verändert – Peptide und GLP-1-Rezeptor-Agonisten, also die sogenannte „Abnehmspritze". Iron Mike erklärt, was Peptide eigentlich sind, warum sie anders wirken als klassische Medikamente und warum viele der kursierenden Behauptungen über GLP-1 sich seiner Einschätzung nach durch die Forschung nicht halten lassen. Außerdem: der neue Wirkstoff Retatrutid und die Frage, warum Adipositas medizinisch ein größeres Risiko ist als die Diskussion darüber oft zulässt. Was du mitnimmst: ein nüchterner, datenorientierter Blick auf Stoffwechsel, Fettabbau und Wirkstoffe – jenseits von Mythen und Panikmache, aber auch ohne Heilsversprechen. Hör selbst und bilde dir deine eigene Meinung. Shownotes 00:04 – Ist Kraftsport überhaupt „Sport"? Iron Mike ordnet Krafttraining und Cardio als getrennte Longevity-Bausteine ein. 01:08 – Warum setzt Fett am Bauch an? Der Einstieg in die zentrale Frage des Gesprächs. 01:31 – Der Stoffwechsel-Mythos: Warum sich der Energieumsatz zwischen 20 und 60 laut Datenlage kaum verändert. 03:51 – NEAT, Krafttraining und „Skinnyfat": die unterschätzten Faktoren beim Fettabbau. 04:46 – Warum zu kardiolastiges Training (z. B. für Hyrox) Muskelmasse kostet und den Grundumsatz senkt. 07:10 – Was sind Peptide? Wie sie sich von klassischen Medikamenten unterscheiden. 12:50 – GLP-1, Retatrutid und Adipositas: Mythen, Forschungsstand und Einordnung. „Der Stoffwechsel an sich verändert sich nicht." – Iron Mike zum hartnäckigsten Mythos rund ums Älterwerden „In dem Moment, in dem du deine Bewegung wieder anpasst und in dein Defizit kommst, wirst du auch wieder Fett verbrennen. Ganz einfach." – über den eigentlichen Hebel beim Fettabbau „Klassische Medikamente hauen mit dem Hammer drauf – Peptide kommen rein und gucken, wer eigentlich Hilfe braucht." – Iron Mikes Bild für den Wirkmechanismus von Peptiden „Wenn jemand sagt, die Abnehmspritze sei ungesund, und gleichzeitig Übergewicht hat – dieser Vergleich existiert medizinisch gar nicht." – zur Risikoeinordnung von Adipositas vs. GLP-1 „Für mich ist ein Wirkstoff nicht wegen einer fiktiven Ländergrenze plötzlich Gift." – über seinen Anspruch, weltweit auf den Forschungskonsens zu schauen Frage: Wird der Stoffwechsel mit dem Alter wirklich langsamer? Antwort: Laut Iron Mike zeigt die Datenlage, dass sich der Energieumsatz zwischen etwa 20 und 60 kaum verändert. Was zunimmt, ist meist weniger Bewegung, mehr Stress und Muskelabbau – nicht der Stoffwechsel selbst. Frage: Warum nehme ich am Bauch nicht ab? Antwort: Gezielter Fettabbau an einer Körperstelle ist nicht steuerbar. Entscheidend sind ein Kaloriendefizit und Krafttraining zum Muskelerhalt; viszerales Bauchfett baut sich dabei mit ab. Frage: Was ist NEAT? Antwort: NEAT steht für „Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis" – alle Bewegung außerhalb des Trainings, etwa Treppensteigen statt Aufzug. Laut Iron Mike ist sie ein stark unterschätzter Faktor beim Fettabbau. Frage: Was sind Peptide? Antwort: Peptide sind aneinandergereihte Aminosäureketten, die der Körper selbst produziert (endogen). Im Gespräch beschreibt Iron Mike sie als tendenziell zielgerichteter wirkend als viele klassische Medikamente. Frage: Bauen GLP-1-Medikamente („Abnehmspritze") Muskeln ab? Antwort: Laut Iron Mike ist Muskelabbau Folge zu schneller Diäten, nicht des Wirkstoffs

In this review, I'll honestly discuss the pros vs cons of the two HeartMath products, share how I saved nearly 50% on both mindfulness-enhancing devices, compare them to other Biohacking tech I've used, and summarize the state-of-the-art science and studies done evaluating Heartmath's HRV technology.The Inner Balance Sensor is an innovative self-monitoring and heart rate variability training system for Android and iOS. It gives you the opportunity to self-experiment; run HRV tests to see how different things affect your autonomic nervous system's well-being.The emWave is a subtly pleasant and mindful technology; the rising and falling light bar on it is sort of mesmerizing.As I've written about elsewhere, you'll be a lot more disciplined in your personal growth endeavors if you spend money on them. I pay for a gym membership because then I know I'll go. For the same reason, I purchased both Heartmath devices.Access Heart Hacks Library

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Lourenço Ribeiro is a hyperbaric oxygen expert, entrepreneur, and author of The Oxygen Protocol, based here in Portugal. But what is his routine? Find out in A Biohacker's Day, our midweek episode.  Get Lourenço's book The Oxygen Protocol now. "The Oxygen Protocol" is a transformative exploration of the science and art of longevity, blending cutting-edge research with practical strategies to redefine what age means.  

Most of what goes viral on SkinTok is missing one thing. The part where someone actually checks if it works.In this bonus episode, Amitay and Anastasia break down three of the most viral skincare trends circulating today, red light therapy wands, at-home dermarolling, and tretinoin, and run each one through a biohacker's lens. Not to dismiss them outright. But to ask the questions the original videos never do.What is actually happening at the cellular level? What are the real risks? And where does the marketing stop and the science start?What's Discussed:(2:03) Why red light therapy wands are closer to a flashlight than a treatment.(4:26) What photon accumulation actually means and why moving a wand around your face defeats the purpose.(10:42) Why "sold out" is a marketing claim, not proof that something works.(14:00) What dermarolling actually does to the skin and where the real risks are.(15:21) Why elastin claims in skincare are almost always wrong.(17:06) The difference between at-home dermarolling and professional microneedling.(19:51) How to use a dermaroller safely if you choose to.(28:32) Why tretinoin makes skin worse before it gets better and what that actually means.(32:58) The half-life of vitamin A and why twice a week use barely moves the needle.(34:06) How retinoids accelerate cellular turnover but also drive senescence.(35:44) What can counteract the long-term tradeoffs of tretinoin use.Check out our Mother's Day Special: Explore the Mother's Day gift sets at younggoose.com/pages/mothers-day Find more from Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF at younggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincare

It's time for another edition of Think Theory Radio's "Weird Science & Tales to Astonish!!!" Astronomers discover the edge of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time in history! Can a nasal spray reverse aging in the brain? Researchers create new plant that combines five psychedelics in one! Biohacker sequences their own genome in DIY kitchen table experiment. Plus, AI data center using human brain cells, 3D printed bio-knee, new fuel from breadcrumbs, and much more!!!

The relentless seeker of wisdom and knowledge is sometimes rewarded with a "Satori experience" - a powerfully transformative moment of TOTAL spiritual clarity about your life and what you are in the world to do. In one of the few epiphany moments of my life, I knew how to align my strengths with my mission in life - which is to give individuals the means to reclaim their divine right to free will. That's my mission, and in that instant, I knew how to take it to the next level by combining my strengths to offer something truly unique to a small number of very special people - to you perhaps!But first I wanted to tell you about January 6th, THE most MIND-BLOWING day of my life as a Biohacker...Everything about the Anakainōsis program and book can be found here

In a world that can't stop scrolling, can't stop hustling, can't stop burning out  - one man became a monk, got on a bike, and figured out the answer. This is Biohacking News with Peleton Instructor Sam Yo and his daily routine.  Follow Sam Yo on Instagram.              

A lot of us treat hair loss the way skincare treats wrinkles, as a cosmetic problem to cover up. But almost every case of thinning, recession, or shedding has something deeper driving it, and by the time it shows up in the mirror, a significant amount of density is already gone.We at Young Goose believe that beauty is whole body care, and hair is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body. It is also one of the first places systemic stress, hormone shifts, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammation show up.In this episode, Dr. Alan Bauman joins us to break down the biology of hair aging and the protocols that actually move the needle. Dr. Bauman is the founder of Bauman Medical in Boca Raton and one of the pioneers of modern hair restoration, with nearly three decades of clinical practice and more than 35,000 patients treated.His core message is simple and urgent: time equals follicles. Every week of delay is density you do not get back. And most people have no idea it is happening until the loss is already visible.We go deeper into this in the latest episode of Biohacking Beauty: The Anti-Aging Skincare Podcast. We also cover the hidden hair loss risks of GLP-1s and testosterone optimization, the precision diagnostics replacing guesswork, and the red light therapy details almost no one talks about.Let's dive in!What's Discussed:(2:20) How Dr. Bauman became a hair restoration pioneer and the patient who changed everything.(9:50) Why hair is an emotional organ and a biomarker for systemic health.(12:14) Time equals follicles: why every week of delay costs you density.(13:38) The mechanism of androgenetic alopecia and how DHT miniaturizes the follicle.(16:30) Why DHT is not the only driver: stress, inflammation, nutrient deficiency, and GLP-1s.(18:55) The hidden hair loss risks of weight loss peptides and caloric deficits.(21:06) Precision diagnostics: AI-powered microscopy, DNA testing, and preservation first.(23:36) What genetic testing actually tells us about your DHT metabolism pathways.(29:40) Minoxidil and finasteride explained, and why oral microdose is the modern approach.(32:20) Dutasteride, topical finasteride, and when to escalate.(39:41) Copper tripeptide, zinc thymulin, and the peptides with real hair growth data.(42:18) The hair loss side effect of TRT and hormone optimization nobody warns you about.(48:09) Red light therapy for hair: the science, the studies, and what actually works.(52:00) Wavelength precision, power density, and why most devices will not move a follicle.(59:06) Why movement destroys the premise of photobiomodulation.(1:04:36) PRP and modern dual spin protocols for hair regeneration.(1:08:28) Autologous hair follicle stem cell banking and the future of restoration.Find more from Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://younggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincareVampire Exosomes: Professional Exosome Serum for Regeneration and Post-Treatment Recovery https://younggoose.com/products/vampire-exosomes Find more from Dr. Alan Bauman:Instagram: @dralanbauman Youtube: @AlanBaumanMD X: @DrAlanBaumanFacebook: Bauman Medical GroupShop: https://dralanbauman.com/Website: https://www.baumanmedical.com/

He's not a doctor. He's not a researcher. And his path to becoming one of the most-watched voices in biohacking on YouTube didn't start in a lab or a gym.Dylan Gemelli, known as the Wellness Revolutionary, spent years rebuilding his life before discovering that the same obsessive drive that once worked against him could be redirected into something extraordinary.Dylan Gemelli is a self-educated biohacker with over a decade of hands-on experience in peptide therapy, SARMs research, and performance nutrition — a path he built from the ground up after serving time in prison. In this episode, he breaks down the "Glow Stack" — BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV — explaining how each compound targets tissue repair, skin regeneration, and inflammation reduction. He covers how to spot counterfeit COAs and white-labeled peptides in today's market, and why chronic stress — specifically elevated cortisol — undermines any optimization protocol you're running.He also opens up about his complicated history with nutrition and the moment everything finally shifted.Key Takeaways:00:02:34 Who is Dylan Gemelli?00:05:26 The prison sentence00:07:18 The mom conversation00:18:12 Discovering biohacking00:25:18 Free health habits00:27:14 Electrolytes and sodium-potassium00:27:24 Creatine for everyone00:36:00 SARMs explained00:46:22 The Glow Stack00:50:58 Overcoming fat fear00:57:36 The vagus nerve01:02:00 Mental health drives physical health

Struggling to lose weight? It's not a willpower problem—it's a biology problem… and yes, it might start with butter in your coffee.Dave Asprey—the godfather of biohacking—joins me for one of the most unfiltered conversations we've had on the show. We get into his 100+ pound weight loss, why most “health” advice is actually keeping you stuck, and the truth about nicotine, peptides, fasting, and the supplement industry.Thank you to our sponsors!TAYLOR DUKES WELLNESS: Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% off GEVITI: Use code "ALEX" to get 20% off of your first purchaseLOVEBIRD: Use code 'ALEX20' for 20% off your purchaseUTZY: Use code “ALEX” for an exclusive discountZEBRA: Use code "ALEX" for 10% off any orderOur Guest:Dave AspreyDave's Links:InstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeWebsitePodcastPodcast InstagramXFOLLOW ALEX:Instagram |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @realalexclark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cultureapothecary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @realalexclark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @yoalexrapz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RealAlexClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary' on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or decisions.

Biohackers have been using CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) for years.  Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer is the co-founder of Signos, the first ever FDA-cleared CGM for weight management. So how has running a company (and looking at all the data from their 35k person clinical trial) changed his own routine?  Follow Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer on LinkedIn.

Codex Immortalis Aspirantis is a Latin phrase that means: "The Code of the Aspirational Immortal." You can think of it as a Biohacker twist on a phrase and concept I love, "noblesse oblige" - the obligation of nobility. The idea that privilege entails a great and weighty responsibility. Responsibility to edify not just yourself but society - edification that humanity desperately needs to survive the next couple of centuries.Aligned with this mission is Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a board-certified cardiologist and longevity pioneer who has dedicated his career to cracking the code of age reversal, moving beyond mere 'healthcare' into the realm of architectural human performance. I interviewed him about his new book, 100 Is the New 30, and his work at Gladden Longevity, a boutique anti-aging clinic that is very much on the cutting edge of applied Biohacking.2:57 Hypothetical moral dilemma demanding the CODEX IMMORTALIS ASPIRANTIS ("The Code of the Aspirational Immortal")12:11 Longevity vs the infertility crisis16:30 100 Is the New 30?21:08 Which longevity tool best boosts brainpower25:03 Sex hacks for longevity34:04 Damn good argument for monogamy36:19 Mindset tool for "shadow work"42:39 Brain Frequency™45:02 Cancer screening and prevention52:04 Aging is exponential55:22 "Biological age" is (often) BS58:09 Dr. Gladden's personal longevity stack01:04:20 "All of life comes down to optimizing the nervous system"01:08:09 "We are the luckiest generation of all time"Read

Welcome to another game-changing episode of the “NASM Peak Physique Podcast,” hosted by IFBB Olympian and NASM Master Trainer Andre Adams! Today, we're diving deep into one of the hottest new trends in fitness — hydrogen water. Is it the next must-have biohacking tool, or just expensive hype?

Nahum Vizakis is a bodybuilder and the author of the book the Biohacker's Guide to Spiritual Bodybuilding, a powerful blend of fitness, biohacking, mindset training, and plant medicine.

Still, I say "still", celebrating 80yrs of community radio! We WKXL's NH Unscripted are having a science day! Have you ever heard the terms “peptide”, “bioregulator” or “glp”? Are they good or bad? Healthy or unhealthy? Hunter Williams, a biohacking educator and podcaster, calls in to help us understand them, where they come from, some pros and cons as well as some controversy about them.

This week's stories: *SNL Roasts the MAHA Movement Saturday Night Live took direct aim at RFK-adjacent anti-vaccine culture in a sketch that lampoons raw milk, bull semen, energy healers, and "natural immunity" rhetoric — and it landed with a mainstream audience. Dave breaks down what it means when fringe health narratives become national punchlines, and why being a biohacker means staying precise about what you're actually skeptical of. Sources: -https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live -https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/03/fda-breakthrough-designation-generative-ai-chatbot-recovryai/ *Pistachios Are a Stealth Longevity Stack New Cornell-linked research shows pistachios are significantly more bioactive than standard nutrition data suggested — hitting Nrf2, AMPK, and gut barrier pathways simultaneously. This is a whole-food hack hiding in plain sight. Sources: -https://www.reddit.com/r/Biohackers/comments/1rvcqiy/cornell_university_reveals_pistachios_are_far/ -https://www.instagram.com/p/DViqesBDOZQ/ *40 Million People Are Using ChatGPT as Their Doctor Industry estimates put daily ChatGPT health queries at roughly 40 million users — making AI the largest informal primary care interface on the planet. Dave lays out the only safe framework for using these tools without getting burned. Sources: -https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/month-healthcare-ai-march-2026-gary-monk-ermcf -https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/03/fda-breakthrough-designation-generative-ai-chatbot-recovryai/ -https://bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/fda-oversight-understanding-the-regulation-of-health-ai-tools/ *Your Microbiome Is a City — and Architecture Matters New biofilm research shows that how your gut microbes physically organize themselves may matter as much as which strains you have. The next frontier of microbiome hacking is infrastructure, not species. Sources: -https://phys.org/news/2026-01-hidden-microbial-communities-health-space.html -https://astrobiology.com/2026/03/rethinking-the-microbial-future-of-space-travel.html *Colon Cancer Is Now the Leading Cause of Cancer Death Under 50 This is no longer a retirement problem. Dave breaks down the four drivers behind the spike — and why your gut health protocols are now frontline cancer prevention. Sources: -https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41754195/ -https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/03/03/muscle-strength-longevity-study/ *Measles Is Back — and the Math Is Unambiguous Over 1,300 confirmed cases across 31 states in 2026 alone, with the US at risk of losing its measles elimination status for the first time since 2000. Dave addresses the "natural immunity" argument directly — and doesn't pull punches. Sources: -https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html -https://bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/fda-oversight-understanding-the-regulation-of-health-ai-tools/ This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level clarity on immune resilience, gut health, microbiome optimization, cancer prevention, and how to use AI tools safely. Host Dave Asprey connects emerging science, cultural shifts, and real epidemiological data into practical frameworks you can use to build a resilient, adaptable health stack. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: MAHA movement biohacking, SNL vaccine sketch, RFK health satire, pistachios polyphenols longevity, pistachio Nrf2 AMPK, ChatGPT health advice AI, AI primary care risks, gut microbiome biofilm architecture, colon cancer under 50, colorectal cancer young adults, colon cancer prevention diet, measles outbreak 2026, measles elimination status, natural immunity measles risk, immune amnesia measles, biohacking news, longevity research 2026 Thank you to our sponsors! - Dave Asprey's 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at: daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap- The One Device | Use code DAVE for $10 off at theonedevice.com/dave Resources: • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:41 – SNL Roasts the MAHA Movement 03:20 – Pistachios and Longevity 04:37 – AI as Your Health Advisor 06:12 – Gut Biofilms and Microbiome Architecture 07:44 – Colon Cancer in Young People 09:23 – The Measles Comeback See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I had experimented with Noopept on its own as a smart drug in the past and had honestly been a bit underwhelmed by it. It's back on my radar - since I started experimenting with some genuine Russian Noopept from Moscow. I dived back in and evaluated recent research from both institutions and (debatably more importantly) the Biohacker community...2:47 Is Noopept a Racetam?3:35 Dosage5:46 Cycling6:41 Noopept's Crucial Cofactor8:25 Scientific Research9:39 The Moscow Study11:38 Vs Piracetam12:55 Excitatory Psychostimulatory Effect14:39 Cognitive Enhancer16:00 Memory Enhancement19:32 Anxiolytic21:48 Verbal Smart Drug22:40 Lucidifying Effect23:40 Alzheimer's24:30 Depression?26:16 Neuroprotective27:15 Sleep28:24 A Nootropic Value29:50 Convenience30:35 Powder vs Pills vs Stacks33:13 History33:59 Mechanism of Action35:15 More Cofactors39:15 Experiential39:50 Usage40:45 Taste and Aesthetics41:03 Legality41:55 Side Effects42:46 Risk Grade43:55 ConclusionRead Meta-Analysis

Wir Triathleten sind doch alle kleine Biohacker. Robin Sorg von Aware weiß, welche Blutwerte wichtig sind – und zeigt anhand der App "Aware", wie diese einfach zu tracken sind.

With Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, a doctor on the cutting edge of functional medicine, I tackle the topic of trauma work: tools, tactics, triumphs, and traps. Reclaim agency, health, and happiness by eight foundational lifestyle pillars, which we'll get into in this wide-ranging discussion of the science of health and the art of transformation...1:50 Trauma resolution: tools, tactics, triumphs, and traps12:53 A sad story with a happy ending18:17 Methylene Blue - a "trauma hack?"19:36 Epigenetic mindset transformation meditation22:06 Why your identity must have plasticity23:51 Neuroinflammation AKA "Cellular fear"29:45 How genes impact psychology and recovery33:00 Addiction - what the mainstream gets WRONG38:05 The primacy of self-knowledge42:18 The most important mindset shift for weight loss57:23 Peptides: GLP1s, Retatrutide, Selank & Semax01:11:41 Polish health hacks01:13:42:19 About The Gayer PracticeRead

Der Vagusnerv ist der Rockstar unter den Hirnnerven. Biohacker werben für kleine Geräte, die den Vagusnerv stimulieren, für mehr Entspannung und besseren Schlaf. Ist das nur ein Wellness-Trend? Oder ernsthafte Medizin? Das klärt dieser Podcast.

Is beauty vain, or is beauty, instead, a philosophical treasure that refracts the potency of our inner life force? Is physical beauty something we've programmed to respond to by the 5000 ads a day? Is the obsession with one's own physical beauty a sign of a deeply corrupt soul? If all you have to offer is that which you did not earn, you'll be terrified to lose it. Is the lustful obsession with physical beauty the way of what appears to be a man, but is really an animal? OR is physical beauty a gift from the divine (or evolution if you prefer)? A reward for when we draw nearer to the most metaphorically divine act, that of creating new life in our own image.These are the most pragmatic of philosophical questions. I discuss them with François Vix, who has dedicated the past two decades to advancing health through scientific breakthroughs in the beauty and wellness space. Most notably, he pioneered the use of a stable, bioactive form of SuperOxide Dismutase (SOD), bringing GliSODin to more than 50 countries.I've trialed their two products: GliSODin Anti-Aging and VSOD. These are more than just beauty products, with over 20 clinical trials backing SOD's effect on health and longevity, it may be one of the keys for aspirational beautiful immortals.4:10 Can the pursuit of beauty be virtuous?7:00 The philosophical case for beauty10:33 The science behind SuperOxide Dismutase (SOD)21:44 What is Bioactive SOD-Gliadin Complex?23:27 Origin of Melon-extracted SOD26:45 GliSODin multiplies the effect of mainstream "beauty supplements"29:15 Science: SOD vs free radicals31:31 Effects of GliSODin34:07 Biohacker review of GliSODin35:47 DNA protection - THIS really matters 42:18 GliSODin Anti-Aging vs VSOD44:36 UV Protection - "sunscreen from within?"48:50 GliSODin - Safe for nursing or pregnant mothers?52:22 When to expect results from GliSODin?56:21 Lifestyle cofactors for empowering SOD01:00:47 SOD Nutrient cofactors01:03:31 Cycling SOD supplements?01:07:18 François's personal health practices01:11:15 Entrepreneurship advice01:15:57 Virtue is downstream from investment in healthRead

Dr. Jordan Glenn found something incredible when his company tested supplements They purchased 44 top-selling supplements.

True hope and empowerment can be found in vulnerability. " -Nahum Vizakis Nahum Vizakis is a distinguished athlete, combat veteran, master healer, and author. With an illustrious background as a U.S. Army EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) operator in Iraq, Nahum's first awakening led him into a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation in the realms of healing and human potential. Bridging diverse disciplines, he has trained under the guidance of shamans, biohackers, and spiritual mentors worldwide. As a competitive bodybuilder, Nahum has successfully combined his pursuits in ancient wisdom and modern science to create an innovative approach to healing. He is the author of "The Biohacker's Guide to Spiritual Bodybuilding" and "The Indigo Flame," both of which offer insights into achieving spiritual and physical alignment.   Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of "All My Health, There Is Hope," host Jana Short engages with the multifaceted Nahum Vizakis, who shares insights from his transformative journey from military service to becoming a master healer and author. Raised amidst challenging circumstances and overcoming adversity through his time in the military, Nahum illustrates the powerful intersection of vulnerability and personal growth. His expertise spans various domains, making him a leading voice in guiding others through complex emotional landscapes. Reflecting on the rapid changes in today's world and the psychological impacts on families, Nahum discusses his holistic healing strategies that integrate mind, body, and spiritual reconnection. Emphasizing responsibility and inner work, Nahum provides insights into overcoming generational patterns and fostering family dynamics. His experiences as a bodybuilder and interaction with veteran communities underpin his innovative methods in the healing arts. As he shifts towards mentoring and teaching, Nahum's comprehensive approach is an inspiration for listeners seeking more profound understanding and transformation.   Key Takeaways: The power of vulnerability: Nahum emphasizes vulnerability as a crucial step toward healing and personal growth, helping individuals find empowerment in authenticity. Holistic healing: Nahum integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual healing techniques, including bodywork and plant medicine, to facilitate profound transformation. Family-focused strategies: Working with families as cohesive units allows Nahum to address generational traumas and rebuild family connections. Evolving teaching methods: As Nahum develops systems to mentor others, he envisions a broader impact on the community, enabling more people to benefit from his unique approach. Inner journeys: Highlighting his own path of self-discovery, Nahum shares how understanding and overcoming personal triggers can lead to profound healing and self-empowerment.   Resources:Resources: www.spiritualbodybuilder.com @‌spiritual_bodybuilder https://www.facebook.com/people/Nahum-Vizakis/61551701597490/     ✨ Enjoying the show? Stay inspired long after the episode ends! Jana is gifting you **free subscriptions to Ageless Living Magazine and **Best Holistic Life Magazine—two of the fastest-growing publications dedicated to holistic health, personal growth, and living your most vibrant life. Inside, you'll find powerful stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you thrive—mind, body, and soul.

In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Louise Hecker, Associate Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Together, they dive into Louise's recent research exploring how psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, may influence aging biology at the cellular and organismal level.Louise shares the story behind her curiosity about psilocybin, sparked by conversations with a friend and fueled by a lack of scientific answers. She explains how her team overcame regulatory hurdles to study the effects of psilocybin on human cells and aging mice. Their findings showed that psilocybin extended cellular lifespan and reduced hallmarks of aging, such as oxidative stress and DNA damage. In mice, regular dosing improved survival, reversed visible signs of aging, and affected organs beyond the brain.The conversation also covers the challenges of translating these findings into humans, the need for more research on dosing and safety, and the importance of funding in moving this field forward. Louise encourages listeners to stay curious, think beyond established paths, and keep an open mind as new questions and discoveries emerge in the science of aging.Guest-at-a-Glance

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Today in A Biohacker's Day, my guest is Jeannette Maw, a long-time Law of Attraction teacher who's been on Oprah. She's helped thousands of people apply manifestation principles in a grounded, real-world way. Take it away Jeannette.... Check out Jeannette Maw's blog. 

Biohackers say they're making their bodies and brains run better by hacking their biology. And it's not just kitchen counter experimentation anymore. There's now an entire industry promising to optimise you with supplements, treatments and increasingly strange gadgets.Are these expensive, unproven “hacks” worth the investment? To get in touch with the team, send an email to businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Michelle Fleury Producer: Nathalie JimenezBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, why bond markets are so powerful, China's property bubble, and Gen Z's experience of the current job market.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol.(Picture: North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury and Midtown Biohack owner Chuck Morris, standing over a client trying out a red light therapy headset.)

Fitz Koehler hosts a lively Soapbox episode with Matt Hampton and Tom Ingengo from the Irreverent Health podcast. They rant on topics they're passionate about: including resisting fad diets, embracing discomfort, questioning biohacking culture, the value of traditional East Asian medicine (acupuncture and cupping), the importance of time and consistency, and practical planning (PACE). The conversation blends humor, real-life anecdotes, science, and actionable wellness ideas, urging listeners to take responsibility for their health, adopt sustainable habits, and prioritize meaningful routines. Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review.  Order signed copies of You. Supercharged! The Healthy Cancer Comeback Series books at Fitzness.com are on sale now! Join the Hottie Body Fitzness Challenge group on Facebook!

This episode covers: • Longevity Influence In The Epstein Files A new DOJ document release tied to the Epstein investigation pulled physician and longevity influencer Peter Attia into the spotlight, after reports showed he appeared in the files more than 1,800 times and CBS News pulled a planned rebroadcast of its 60 Minutes profile. Dave breaks down why this story matters beyond headlines: longevity relies heavily on trust, authority, and influence, and when those foundations are shaken it exposes how fragile centralized expertise can be. He explains how biohackers can protect themselves by diversifying information sources, understanding mechanisms instead of personalities, and building health strategies that don't collapse when one voice disappears. • Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-news-pulls-peter-attia-60-minutes-segment-epstein-1236650930/ • Age-Reversal Gene Therapy Enters Human Trials Life Biosciences received FDA authorization to begin the first U.S. human trial of a partial epigenetic reprogramming gene therapy in the eye, using three Yamanaka factors to restore function in damaged retinal cells. Dave explains why eyes are the ideal first testing ground, what partial reprogramming actually means, and why this marks a shift from longevity theory into real clinical testing. He also clarifies what success would and would not mean for whole-body rejuvenation, and how to separate legitimate gene-therapy advances from consumer products that only claim to affect biological age. • Source: https://fortune.com/2026/01/30/billionaires-longevity-aging-fda-human-clinical-trial-life-biosciences/ • Continuous Ketone Monitoring Moves Toward Reality Wearable continuous ketone monitoring is advancing beyond finger-stick meters, with companies adapting the same model that made continuous glucose monitors mainstream. Dave explains why this is a major upgrade for metabolic flexibility, keto diets, fasting, and diabetes risk management. He breaks down how real-time ketone data can reveal patterns missed by spot checks, and why biohackers should think ahead about data ownership, integration, and how ketone signals interact with glucose, sleep, stress, and training. • Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-market-blood-ketone-meters-140900796.html • Injectable, Wireless Brain Implants Without Surgery Researchers are developing nano-scale, wireless brain implants capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier without open surgery, opening the door to a new class of neural interfaces. Dave connects this research to other circuit-level interventions like sound and light stimulation, explaining the broader shift from targeting molecules to tuning brain networks. He also addresses the ethical risks, including consent, privacy, and neuro-surveillance, and why biohackers should track this space early rather than after it becomes normalized. • Source: https://longevity.technology/unlocked/longevity-news-roundup-week-5-2026/ • Generic GLP-1 Drugs Could Reshape Global Metabolic Health India's Sun Pharma is preparing to launch a generic semaglutide-style injectable as patent protections expire, signaling a major price drop and access expansion for GLP-1 drugs. Dave explains why this could transform obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease management worldwide, while also highlighting the risks of muscle loss and metabolic weakness if these drugs are used without proper training and nutrition. He shares how biohackers should think about stacking GLP-1s intelligently, with resistance training, protein intake, and long-term maintenance strategies. • Source: https://longevity.technology/unlocked/longevity-news-roundup-week-5-2026/ All source links are provided for direct access to the original reporting and research. This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want clear thinking in a noisy health landscape. Host Dave Asprey connects ethics, emerging science, metabolic data, neurotechnology, and drug access into practical lessons for building a resilient, adaptable health strategy that works even as trends and narratives change. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: longevity influencer ethics, Peter Attia Epstein files, trust in longevity science, epigenetic reprogramming gene therapy, Yamanaka factors OSK, age reversal human trials, Life Biosciences FDA trial, continuous ketone monitoring, CKM metabolic tracking, glucose ketone wearable sensors, Abbott Libre ketone sensor, metabolic flexibility biohacking, wireless brain implants, blood brain barrier neurotech, cognitive longevity technology, GLP-1 generic semaglutide, Sun Pharma GLP-1, GLP-1 muscle loss prevention, resistance training longevity, metabolic health upgrades, biohacking Thank you to our sponsors! - GOT MOLD? | Go to http://gotmold.com/shop and use DAVE10 to save 10% and see what's in your air.- Essentia | Go to https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade.Resources: • Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://substack.daveasprey.com/welcome • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Story 1: Attia Epstein Controversy 1:34 - Story 2: Life Biosciences Gene Therapy Trial 2:44 - Story 3: Continuous Ketone Monitoring 3:50 - Story 4: Wireless Brain Implants 4:53 - Story 5: Generic GLP-1 Drugs 6:00 - Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicotine is having a moment. Biohackers are popping pouches. Health influencers are praising its focus benefits. Your aunt just texted asking if she should try it.But nobody's talking about what actually matters: where it comes from, how it's processed, and whether the stuff on the market is helping you — or slowly wrecking your gums, your lungs, and your nervous system.David Avocado Wolfe has been growing tobacco for 25 years. Not the hot dog version they shred into cigarettes — heirloom strains from seeds unearthed on archaeological digs, cultivated on certified biodynamic land, processed the way indigenous shamans have done it for 10,000 years.This is the conversation about nicotine that isn't happening in the comment section. The difference between medicine and poison. Why dosage and sourcing are everything. And why no tool works if your foundations are trash.We also get into spring water hunting, the truth about olive oil fraud, and why the oldest people on earth aren't taking supplements — they're walking barefoot to thousand-year-old olive groves.Find David Wolfe:Website: https://www.davidwolfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidavocadowolfeConnect with Tracy:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tracyduhs.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hydration Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sanctuarysd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tracyduhs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flow FAM Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tracyduhs.com/join-flow-fam/Timestamps:0:00 - Nicotine is having a moment — but nobody's talking about this2:44 - Why David started growing tobacco after an ayahuasca vision5:12 - The difference between medicine and poison is dosage8:46 - Why patches, pouches & gums are way too strong12:39 - Hape: the 10,000-year-old delivery system that hits different21:00 - How to find clean tobacco (and why most products fail)30:09 - Spring water hunting: the best hobby you've never tried43:08 - Deuterium depletion: the metabolic hack hiding in your water53:07 - The olive oil fraud at Costco (and what to buy instead)1:04:28 - Why 90-year-old Greeks are still running their farms

Peptides are having a moment, but they're not new or foreign to the body. In this episode, we break down what peptides actually are, how they differ from hormones, bioregulators, and supplements, and why they're better understood as precision signaling tools rather than drugs. We also explain how peptides work using a simple lock-and-key model, how they're manufactured, and why sourcing, purity, dosing, and delivery method matter for both safety and results.We dive into where peptides fit in today's wellness landscape, including how they compare to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, and walk through some of the most talked-about peptides, including BPC-157, Thymosin Alpha-1, Epitalon, MOTS-C, DSIP, and PT-141. From muscle building and fat loss to brain health, sleep, immune resilience, and skin and hair health, we explore real benefits through a physiology-first lens. We also cover who peptides may be helpful for, who should avoid them, and why foundational health like minerals, gut function, nervous system regulation, and metabolic health must be in place before layering peptides in.SHOW NOTES:0:43 Welcome to the podcast!2:22 The tipping point of peptides5:38 Previous episodes on peptides6:26 What is a peptide?8:34 Bioregulators vs Peptides vs Hormones10:48 How are peptides manufactured?12:42 Lock-Key analogy16:03 Overview of benefits17:32 Peptides vs supplements20:03 Ozempic & GLP-1s24:09 BPC-15729:20 Thymosin Alpha 131:12 Epitalon32:59 Renee's peptide dream34:26 MOTS-C35:06 DSIP for sleep36:52 PT-14138:08 Muscle Building & Fat Loss42:58 Brain & Cognitive Health44:45 Skin & Hair health51:31 How to consume peptides52:33 Safety of peptides59:07 Who its for vs Contraindications1:02:01 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Ellie MDBioLongevity PeptidesPeptide UniversitySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Klaudia Balogh lives on the road as Chief Health Correspondent for Biohack Yourself Magazine. Which means... Airport food. Hotel gyms. Jet lag. Sleep disruption. Immune crashes. And the joy of explaining suspicious powders to security. So what does a real biohacker actually travel with? This is our midweek A Biohacker's Day episode. Enjoy! Follow Klaudia Balogh on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough This festive season has been full of late nights. It's time to get sleep back on track, with BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off. Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Meditation is great. But for so many of us, real life gets in the way. In this midweek episode of A Biohacker's Day, Glenn Harrold talks about how he keeps meditation as a daily habit, even on busy days when time is tight and everything is pulling for attention. He shares how he fits it into real life, why consistency matters more than long sessions, and how even a few minutes can change your stress levels, focus, and mood. If you think you're too busy to meditate, well I am too! This episode is for you. Check out Glenn's new book Awaken and Ascend on Amazon now Follow Glenn Harrold on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough This festive season has been full of late nights. It's time to get sleep back on track, with BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off. Code works worldwide, and on all their products.  

How plugging into the natural world can lift us more than any supplement or gadget.  A Biohacker's Day is our midweek short podcast. We look at morning routines, evening routines, and biohacks that make a difference to daily routines. I'm joined by health coach and author Max Lowery, founder of the Never Diet Again movement. Follow Max Lowery on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough This festive season has been full of late nights. It's time to get sleep back on track, with BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off. Code works worldwide, and on all their products.  

The holidays are when drinking quietly ramps up for a lot of people. More parties, more stress, more excuses, and habits that feel temporary but often aren't. This episode is for anyone reflecting on their relationship with alcohol, substances, or compulsive habits and questioning whether those patterns are actually supporting the life and health they want going forward. This episode features host Dave Asprey joined by Luke Storey, a motivational speaker, spiritual teacher, and host of the top-rated podcast The Life Stylist, which has surpassed 10 million downloads. Luke is widely regarded as a pioneer in health and wellness, known for articulating transformative principles around spirituality, addiction recovery, and mental, emotional, and physical health optimization. Together, Dave and Luke explore why getting sober and staying sober rarely comes down to willpower alone. They unpack how addiction often shows up as biology, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and learned coping patterns, not just substance use. The conversation expands the definition of addiction to include socially accepted behaviors like alcohol, nicotine, work, scrolling, and distraction. The discussion moves through long term sobriety, discernment around substances, the role of spirituality in recovery, and how people break free from compulsive loops by addressing root causes instead of chasing short term fixes. Nuanced topics like abstinence, nicotine, psychedelics, and altered states are explored with clear boundaries around safety, intention, and stability. You'll learn: • Why willpower alone fails to sustain sobriety • How addiction is driven by nervous system wiring and trauma • Why socially accepted habits can still be addictive • How to tell the difference between craving and intuition • What supports long term recovery beyond abstinence • Why identity and environment matter more than discipline • How sobriety creates clarity, resilience, and freedom over time Thank you to our sponsors! -TRU KAVA | Go to https://trukava.com/ and use code DAVE10 for 10% off. -Caldera + Lab | Go to https://calderalab.com/DAVE and use code DAVE at checkout for 20% off your first order. -Vibrant Blue Oils | Grab a full-size bottle for over 50% off at https://vibrantblueoils.com/dave. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: sobriety biohacking, addiction recovery science, how to get sober, how to stay sober, long term sobriety, addiction and trauma, nervous system regulation addiction, biology of addiction, habit loops and addiction, compulsive behavior recovery, holiday drinking habits, alcohol and nervous system, dopamine addiction cycles, stress response and addiction, emotional regulation recovery, identity and sobriety, spirituality and addiction recovery, abstinence based recovery, craving vs intuition, addiction and loneliness, socially acceptable addictions, nicotine and addiction debate, psychedelics and addiction recovery, forgiveness and trauma healing, nervous system healing tools, Dave Asprey sobriety, Luke Storey sobriety, The Human Upgrade addiction episode Resources: • Luke's website: https://www.lukestorey.com/ • Dave's Biohacking Holiday Gift Guide | Go to https://daveasprey.com/giftguide/ to explore the full guide. • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:45 - Introduction 1:18 - Crack, Heroin, and Early Addiction 5:14 - Pandemic and Addiction 8:34 - Addicted to Negative Thinking 10:22 - Getting Sober at 26 15:12 - Why People Become Addicted 16:34 - Heroin and Cocaine Neurochemistry 18:15 - Nicotine Benefits 26:22 - 12 Step vs Ibogaine 27:36 - Complete Abstinence 33:03 - First Ayahuasca Experience 35:28 - Origins of AA 38:34 - Psychedelics and Trauma 42:36 - Choosing the Right Shaman 48:38 - Dark Forces and Protection 58:09 - Intuition vs Craving 1:05:23 - Healing Order of Operations 1:08:16 - Brain Health Risks 1:09:40 - Hyperbaric Therapy 1:12:21 - Closing and Wrap Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would change if you stopped trying to push through fatigue — and instead learned what your biology is trying to tell you?On today's episode of Finding Mastery, we sit down with entrepreneur, author, and biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey — founder of Bulletproof, Upgrade Labs, and widely regarded as the father of the modern biohacking movement. This is Dave's second time on the podcast, and it's a nuanced exploration of what it means to live with vitality and consciousness in a world obsessed with optimization.In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dave dig into the science and philosophy behind performance, recovery, and emotional regulation — from neurofeedback and cold exposure to trauma, forgiveness, and redefining what “health” actually feels like. Dave opens up about losing his company, being publicly criticized, and the deep internal work required to find strength and gratitude again. You'll learn:Why “listening to your biology” may be more effective than pushing through fatigue.How Dave used neurofeedback and meditation to recover from collapse and betrayal.The link between emotional regulation, energy, and mitochondrial health.How to think critically about longevity practices — from fasting to peptides.Why darkness, stillness, and sunlight are as vital as any supplement.The conversation bridges biology and self-awareness — asking whether efficiency can coexist with depth, and what mastery really looks like when you align your body, mind, and purpose.Quick note from the Finding Mastery team: The views expressed are the guest's own and do not reflect those of Dr. Mike Gervais or Finding Mastery. This conversation is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a licensed professional for questions on your own health. Thank you and enjoy the episode.Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindset Follow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you care about longevity, mitochondria, cardiovascular health, or feeling sharper every day, this episode gives you a clear look at the breakthrough technology that could reshape how supplements are made. Host Dave Asprey talks with Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences, about a new way to produce plant compounds at industrial scale without ever growing the plant. Their Botanical Synthesis platform creates highly pure, clinically validated molecules that support blood flow, brain function, metabolic health, and cellular energy with remarkable consistency and little to no environmental waste. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Ilan brings more than two decades of experience in global biotech and consumer health, and under his leadership BioHarvest has grown its flagship product VINIA into one of the fastest growing plant-based supplements in North America. He explains how the company uses plant cell biology and AI guided cultivation to deliver resveratrol, polyphenols, and other high value compounds with superior bioavailability, purity, and measurable clinical effects on arterial dilation, driven by increasing nitric oxide and resulting in improving physical energy, mental alertness and reducing oxidative stress You will learn: • Why traditional extraction wastes most of the plant and creates inconsistent supplement quality • How Botanical Synthesis produces highly bioavailable polyphenols without insecticides, herbacides, fungicides, solvents, or worrying about heavy metal levels.• Why VINIA increases arterial dilation, improves blood flow, and supports healthy nitric oxide levels • How reducing ET1 strengthens vascular health in ways typical nitric oxide supplements cannot • Why better blood flow supports brain performance, mental alertness, and daily physical energy • What clinical studies show about resveratrol absorption, bioavailability, and 12 hour activity in the bloodstream • How piceid resveratrol crosses the blood brain barrier to support cognitive function • Why BioHarvest is developing olive cell compounds like verbascoside for liver fat reduction and cognitive aging • How future saffron cell technology may influence mood, stress, and cognitive health • Why this approach offers major advantages for longevity, anti-aging strategies, and high-performance biologyDave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: plant cell biology, Botanical Synthesis, Vinia polyphenols, piceid resveratrol, nitric oxide production, ET1 reduction, arterial dilation, vascular flexibility, blood flow optimization, brain oxygenation, cognitive alertness, oxidative stress reduction, bioavailable polyphenols, grape cell technology, olive cell compounds, verbascoside research, saffron cell cultivation, clinical blood flow studies, endothelial function, longevity supplementation **Visti www.vinia.com/Dave - for a generous discount on your next purchase** Resources: • VINIA Website: www.vinia.com/Dave • BioHarvest Website: https://bioharvest.com/• Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 1:30 - How BioHarvest Works 5:23 - Piceid Resveratrol & Clinical Studies 13:37 - Blood Flow & Cardiovascular Benefits 17:08 - Brain Health & Cognitive Effects 20:07 - VINIA Product Line & Pricing 22:33 - Nitric Oxide Mechanism & ET1 26:39 - Chews & Hydration Mix 36:35 - VINIA Heroes Program 41:19 - Olive Cell Technology & Verbascoside 45:13 - Pharmaceutical Implications 51:30 - Saffron Development See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode shows you how light, vibration, and frequency-based technology can shift your brain state in minutes, unlock deep neuroplasticity, release stored trauma, and create coherence that normally takes years of meditation or psychedelic training. You will learn how these tools support performance, resilience, mitochondria, emotional regulation, and advanced biohacking. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with master healer Raffaele Gianfrancesco, whose work draws on energy medicine, Egyptian color healing, vibroacoustics, and light based entrainment. Raffaele trained in the Barbara Brennan lineage and spent years developing methods that shut down the default mode network, activate the thalamocortical circuit, and move people into deep meditative and altered states within minutes. His technology has attracted the attention of consciousness researchers, advanced meditation schools, ketamine clinics, and U. S. Air Force programs studying human resilience and pilot performance. Dave and Raffaele break down how vibroacoustic sound, harmonics, cymatics, and flickering light therapy guide the brain into gamma, delta, epsilon, and high resonance states that support clarity, emotional release, and rapid state change. Raffaele explains how vibration affects fascia and trauma storage, how light influences the cerebrospinal fluid and pineal gland, and why coherence is the key to shifting consciousness. They discuss ketamine assisted therapy, remote viewing, the Monroe Institute, the relationship between frequencies and brain states, the history of flickering light therapy, and how certain frequencies help loosen trauma patterns stored in the body. You'll Learn: • How vibroacoustic sound and coherent light shut down the default mode network • Why fascia, trauma memory, and cerebrospinal fluid respond to vibration • How flicker based entrainment maps to gamma, delta, and theta brain states • Why the Air Force studies these tools for resilience and reaction speed • How ketamine combines with vibration and light to improve neuroplasticity • Why coherence, awe, and safety cues are essential for deep emotional release • What cymatics, harmonics, and frequency patterns reveal about consciousness Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: vibroacoustic therapy, flickering light therapy, consciousness technology, brainwave entrainment, cymatics healing, trauma release tools, ketamine neuroplasticity, default mode network reset, cerebrospinal fluid flow, energy medicine, Barbara Brennan healing, harmonic frequencies, gamma brain states, theta induction, somatic healing, astral plane experiences, remote viewing training, Monroe Institute methods, coherence training, vibration based meditation **https://roxiva.com/dave - for $1,000 off when you purchase the light and vibroacoustic bed together. ** Resources: • RoXiva Website: https://roxiva.com/dave • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 0:00 - Introduction • 1:14 - Vibroacoustic Technology • 4:08 - Energy Medicine and Healing • 10:06 - Coherence and Harmonics • 13:47 - Flickering Light Therapy • 16:10 - Stanislav Grof and LSD • 18:49 - Soul Sickness and Consciousness • 21:53 - Ayahuasca and Astral Plane • 28:36 - Psychedelics and Ego Death • 31:23 - Ketamine and Neuroplasticity • 37:31 - Trauma and Presence • 41:08 - Harmonics and Brain Frequencies • 44:04 - Flicker Fusion and Safety • 46:43 - Remote Viewing and Monroe Institute • 48:23 - Cerebrospinal Fluid and Consciousness • 50:32 - Product Details and Pricing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prepare to rethink surgery, healing, anesthesia, and recovery. This episode gives you a complete, high-performance playbook for surgical preparation and accelerated healing, built on biohacking, functional medicine, neuroprotection, and mitochondrial resilience. You will learn how to recover up to three times faster, protect your brain from anesthesia related inflammation, and enter any procedure with the stability and metabolic readiness of an elite performer. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey talks with Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a facial plastic surgeon trusted by the world's high performers. Patients travel from every corner of the globe for his minimally invasive results that look natural, rejuvenated, and untouched. He is known for progressive regenerative medicine techniques, brain safe anesthesia protocols, advanced postoperative recovery strategies, and a personal commitment to performance readiness that mirrors the mindset of elite athletes. His methods bridge functional medicine, metabolism, supplements, sleep optimization, nootropics, and regenerative science to transform the entire surgical experience. Together, they reveal how to avoid the hidden pitfalls that create postoperative brain fog, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and slow recovery. You learn how to work with your anesthesiologist, avoid harmful drug combinations, and stack ketones, fasting, NAD, glutathione, stem cell rich fat grafts, IV therapy, and hyperbarics for rapid healing. Dr. Chesnut explains why fillers migrate, why general anesthesia often disrupts cognition, how exogenous ketones stabilize neurons, and how regenerative peptides, ketosis, circadian timing, and nutritional density shift the biology of recovery. You'll Learn: • How Host Dave Asprey prepares his brain and mitochondria before anesthesia • Why standard anesthesia protocols increase neuroinflammation and cognitive dysfunction • How to use ketamine and dexmedetomidine instead of benzos, opiates, and amnesia drugs • Why fillers migrate and how regenerative fat grafting outperforms traditional filler • How exogenous ketones enhance neuronal stability during anesthesia • Why hyperbarics, red light, PEMF, and IV therapy shorten recovery time • How peptides like BPC, GHK copper, and TB4 support tissue repair • Why metabolic health, carnivore leaning nutrition, and real protein accelerate healing• How nicotine influences angiogenesis and when it can help • The real difference between healing fast and healing well • How to structure your recovery environment for sleep optimization and better outcomes • Why elite performers treat surgery like an athletic event and prepare the same way • How to talk to your surgical team so your biology stays protected and optimized Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Regenerative surgery optimization, anesthesia brain protection, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, accelerated surgical healing, functional medicine surgery prep, ketamine conscious sedation, dexmedetomidine anesthesia protocol, mitochondrial recovery support, stem cell rich fat grafting, surgical hyperbaric therapy, exogenous ketone neuroprotection, fasting preparation, nootropic assisted recovery, peptide tissue repair, filler migration correction, angiogenesis enhancement, circadian prep, sleep optimized anesthesia, metabolic healing strategy, nicotine angiogenesis Thank you to our sponsors! -Essentia | Go to https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade. -ECHO Water | Go to http://echowater.com/dave and use code DAVE10 for 10% off your ECHO Flask. -ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order. -Caldera + Lab | Go to https://calderalab.com/DAVE and use code DAVE at checkout for 20% off your first order. Resources: • Cameron's Clinic: https://www.clinic5c.com/• Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 2:05 - Pre-Surgery Optimization 5:41 - Stem Cells and Fat Transfer 9:28 - Brain Safe Anesthesia 15:43 - Propofol Alternatives 21:06 - Non-Opioid Pain Control 27:22 - Recovery Protocols 29:11 - Xenon Gas Insights 31:02 - Racetams and Brain Protection 33:18 - IV Glutathione 43:24 - Ketones for Surgery 44:06 - Growth Hormone and Peptides 55:57 - Nicotine and Healing 58:37 - Surgical Lighting 1:05:23 - Filler Migration 1:15:18 - Final Takeaways See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools in biohacking, yet most people only experience the surface level techniques. When you use it the right way, breathwork can upgrade your brain, strengthen your nervous system, improve sleep, and open awareness states that amplify longevity and human performance. This episode features Ishan Shivanand, a globally celebrated yogic scholar, mental health researcher, and bestselling author who was raised in the monasteries of India under Mahasiddha Avdhoot Shivanand. He carries one of the world's oldest Shiv Yogi lineages and created the clinically validated Yoga of Immortals method, which has helped millions reverse anxiety, depression, insomnia, burnout, and trauma. Together, Host Dave Asprey and Ishan reveal how lineage level breath practices shape consciousness, neuroplasticity, and emotional resilience. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey and Ishan explore the full arc of ancient yogic training, from how breathwork directs prana through the body to how chanting alters brain states, emotional regulation, and nervous system function. They break down the role of visualization in building neuroplasticity, the symbolism and physics of sacred sound, and the science of moving awareness through the spine. The conversation moves into rarely discussed topics including the yogic art of choosing one's death, how advanced practitioners leave the body, the meaning of immortality in spiritual traditions, and how dharma shapes whether long life becomes a blessing or a burden. You will hear how ancient monks trained through martial arts, mantra repetition, sacred geometry, gold symbolism, alchemy, and the cultivation of higher states of consciousness, and how these practices compare to modern biohacking tools like fasting, ketosis, nootropics, supplements, sleep optimization, functional medicine, and mitochondrial support. This episode shows you how Eastern mystical training and Western performance science intersect and how these teachings fit naturally within the Smarter Not Harder framework. This conversation also covers plant medicine, psychedelics, and the difference between ancient ceremonial use and modern recreational misuse. You will hear how lineage based training uses breath, awareness, and mantra to alter redox balance, regulate the autonomic nervous system, strengthen energy production, and shape brain optimization at the deepest levels. You'll Learn: • Why breathwork changes brain states faster than basic meditation and how it drives neuroplasticity • How chanting affects the vagus nerve, emotional regulation, and nervous system balance • How visualization strengthens nerve pathways, trauma resolution, and sleep optimization • The meaning behind sacred sound, vibration, and the origins of consciousness in ancient lineage training • Why monks train with martial arts, mantra repetition, and sacred geometry to enhance awareness • How yogic philosophy approaches immortality, choosing one's death, and leaving the body consciously • Why dharma shapes whether long life becomes a blessing or a curse • How plant medicine differs when used ceremonially versus recreationally • How to integrate these teachings into your own longevity, performance, and human potential strategy Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: advanced breathwork techniques, prana movement training, mantra induced trance states, sacred sound vibration science, visualization neuroplasticity practice, yogic spinal awareness training, autonomic nervous system regulation, ancient Himalayan lineage meditation, art of conscious death practice, yogic immortality teachings, dharma based longevity strategy, astral body leaving techniques, yogic alchemy and transformation, sacred geometry meditation, pranic channel activation, ceremonial plant medicine use, trauma release breathwork, nervous system coherence chanting, biohacking consciousness optimization, mitochondrial and prana synergy Thank you to our sponsors! -Generation Lab | Go to http://generationlab.com/, use code Dave20 for $20 off, and see what your body's really doing behind the surface. -Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order. -BodyHealth | Go to https://bodyhealth.com/ and use code DAVE20 to save 20% off your first order of PerfectAmino. Resources: • Ishan's Website: https://ishanshivanand.com/ • Ishan's Book ‘The Practice of Immortality' : https://practiceofimmortality.com/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 — Trailer 1:25 — Meditation Training 4:12 — Chanting and Mantras 8:09 — Jesus in India 10:50 — Coffee and Consciousness 14:54 — Unity of Religions 19:57 — Visualization Practice 22:57 — Gold Symbolism 26:01 — Alchemy and Transformation 28:45 — Psychedelics as Medicine 31:42 — Technology and States 37:43 — Choosing Death 39:12 — Death and Consciousness 43:31 — Dharma and Immortality 45:18 — Art of Dying 51:00 — Longevity and Meditation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.