In today’s episode, Evgeny Lebedev talks about the remarkable potential of ketamine with Dr John Krystal, Professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. Their discussion delves into the world of neurology, what ketamine actually does to our brain and the importance of glutamate receptors in treating depression. Ketamine may have gotten bad press after Friends actor Matthew Perry died of an overdose while receiving treatment with the drug, but for Dr Krystal, it is a critically o...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In today’s episode, we are excited to be joined by Peter Attia: a longevity expert, physician, and bestselling author. Peter’s podcast, The Drive, is one of the most popular in the world. Through it, he’s brought cutting edge science to the masses, sharing tips and tricks, some of which are still experimental, on how to boost your chances of ageing well. Tune into Peter and Evgeny’s conversation on what the former calls “Medicine 3.0” — his blueprint for good health — and how happi...
Nov 21, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a visionary in biomedical gerontology and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Known for his radical approach to ageing, Dr. de Grey discusses why some need to awaken from a "pro-ageing trance". What’s Aubrey’s biological age? In this episode: Why we don’t “have” to age Reversing cellular aging The ethical questions surrounding life extension The societal shifts we might expect if ageing becomes a treatable condition The science behi...
Nov 07, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape. “It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS” Also in this episode: The evolution of technology and why Helen is grateful to have been around in a world without it How young people rediscover previously forgotten tech and bring it back to life Helen reflects on spirituality,...
Oct 24, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of neuroscience company Solace Life Sciences. The company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to reduce stress and improve sleep without recourse to drugs. You may have even spotted the Duchess of Sussex wearing one of their stress relief patches. In this episode, Evgeny and Jim explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a ce...
Oct 10, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We’re joined by one of the most famous faces of alternative medicine on the planet, Deepak Chopra. The world-renowned author, health and wellness expert has been at the intersection of science and spirituality for nearly 50 years. Deepak sits down with host Evgeny Lebedev to mark the release of his 95th book ‘Digital Dharma’. He explains why artificial intelligence is the key to unlocking both personal and spiritual growth, and why humanity is at a crucial crossroads with technology. One o...
Sep 26, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake. The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, our circadian rhythm and body clocks, the impact of technology before bed and whether it actually affects us, the myths, and even some tips to improve longevity. This episode also include...
Aug 22, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On this episode of Brave New World, we’re turning our attention to nootropics and neuroscience. Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase focus, and improve memory. Today, Evgeny Lebedev meets Nootopia founder Mark Effinger , AKA Mr Noots. Since launching in 2004, Nootopia has helped 300,000 people- including doctors, biohackers, and fitness instructors- unlock their potential. The two discuss: - The Nootopia lab and its...
Aug 08, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode of Brave New World, billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer and Olympic athlete James Magnussen – who's been offered $1 million if he wins the competition's 100m freestyle swimming race – talk to Evgeny about taking part in the most radical sports event ever conceived; where doping is not just allowed but encouraged. Christian talks about: Dropping out of university and becoming an entrepreneur Why he believes medical psychedelics will be available ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation. He shares his top tips on how to boost cognitive function. The two discuss: Why adding Omega 3s to your diet – and cutting out sugar – are vital to brain health. What to do with negative thoughts Why we need to keep moving throughout the day – and how Why a tidy work environment can help with clarity of ...
Jul 11, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to physician and longevity expert Mark Hyman. The two discuss the rise of functional medicine and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our healthspan. They cover: The paradigm shift happening in medicine today The underlying mechanisms that drive dysfunction and disease How nutrition and exercise impact the pathways of ageing Insulin resistance and the effect of UPFs Why we should be eating animal protein and fat f...
Jun 27, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to author and podcaster Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership. The two discuss: The common misunderstanding of stoicism as apathy Why we need stoicism now more than ever Why it's so hard to be stoic in the information age Why we ought to be more cautious about live news What other world leaders can learn from President Kennedy during the 1962 Missile If you enjoyed the episo...
Jun 13, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to researcher and podcaster Rhonda Patrick. The two discuss anti-ageing, with Patrick sharing her unique insights. Together they cover: How experiments on genetic pathways in worms got Patrick interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans The impact of nutrition on our wellbeing Which brands they trust most for supplements How to maintain adequate micronutrient levels Why nothing will ever be more effective than vigorous exercise&...
May 30, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In the first episode of our second season, Evgeny talks to professor Bill Irvine, an expert on stoicism whose books have democratised the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new generation which, he says, can benefit from it greatly. The two discuss: · The unexpected success of his books and the “stoic renaissance” in the 21st century. · What it actually means to be a stoic and how this helps us rise to different challen...
May 16, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book ‘The Anxious Generation’ argues we’re overprotecting our children in real life, and underprotecting them online. In this special episode he tells Evgeny why he believes smartphones and social media have led to rises in anxiety, depression and suicide among young people, and why we have to “put the technology genie back in the bottle”. They also discuss: · The polarisation of politics and how it began before social m...
Apr 04, 2024•54 min
In the final episode of our first season, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition . In this discussion, they talk about: · Why science and spiritualism don’t have to be separate from each other · How he thinks transcendental experiences like those provoked by psy...
Mar 07, 2024•46 min
Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines. And musician Marcus Flaherty tells us how he thinks the Method has helped him with some of the symptoms of MS. In this episode: · Wim Hof reveals he developed ‘Th...
Feb 29, 2024•41 min
What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. He also meets actress and author Davinia Taylor, who tells him how biohacking helped her get over the alcoholism she developed at the height of her TV success in the 90s. In this episode we learn about: · Ben Greenfield’s journey from “fantasy novel reading, home-scho...
Feb 22, 2024•48 min
Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. In this episode we talk about: · How they slowed Bryan’s speed of ageing “by the equivalent of 31 years” · Why Oliver Zolman thinks humans “can live 25% longer” ·&n...
Feb 15, 2024•44 min
Evgeny Lebedev describes his experience at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica where he encountered Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used by indigenous healers. Psychedelics researcher Professor David Nutt, psychologist Bill Richards and physician Gabor Maté return to the show to explain what’s happening to the mind when DMT is used and how some believe it can help with recovery from trauma. In this episode: Evgeny reveals that Ayahuasca brought old fears home to roost David Nutt tells us about the...
Feb 08, 2024•35 min
Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. His former student, now professor, Robin Carhart-Harris, describes the impact of his study comparing psychedelic medicine with mainstream medicine. Evgeny also meets pioneers like Amanda Feilding who developed the first images of the brain on LSD, and the psychologi...
Feb 01, 2024•43 min
Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Stephen Fry and David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock. In this episode: David Walliams’ fear he’ll have the same death as his father, aged 71 Why Stephen Fry doesn’t want to live forever What causes us to ag...
Jan 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 3
Sam Harris is an American philosopher, neuroscientist and host of the Making Sense podcast. His work touches on topics including rationality, ethics, psychedelics and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Brave New World, he and Evgeny talk about: Why free speech is the “best error correcting asset we have” to enable cooperation How the US and UK differ in protecting freedom of speech Why “tolerance of intolerance is cowardice” Why populist politics are a problem fo...
Jan 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 2
Our first episode features Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health. In this conversation, he talks to Evgeny about: Trauma and resilience Self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them Are western children being raised in a ‘toxic culture’? What he really thought when he interviewed Prince Harry Why he would “wave a magic wand" and make the internet "disappear" T...
Jan 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Brave New World, the groundbreaking podcast hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the Evening Standard. In this exhilarating series, we dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture. Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking, and psychedelics like never before. Join Evgeny as he leads t...
Jan 05, 2024•52 sec
