Alitura Naturals sponsored this podcast. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™…… you’ll learn about skincare ingredients that can either nourish or harm your skin. You’ll find out about standards in skin care products, what “clean beauty” means, and what to look for on product labels. Andy Hnilo, founder of Alitura Naturals, joins the show to talk about skin fitness from the inside out and why using skincare products with ingredients found in nature is the way to go. That means ...
Nov 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 995
Analemma sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’re listening to a new Upgrade Spotlight series. Once a month, these shorter episodes feature guests who get right into useful information in a Q&A style. You’ll find out how to improve your energy and upgrade your performance. You’ll also get the latest knowledge about powerful tools and technologies that allow you to change your biology and the environment around you.&nb...
Nov 05, 2022•43 min•Ep. 994
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… You’ll learn about the ways using a sauna can charge your energy, help you heal physical and mental health conditions—and science that backs that up. Sunlighten sponsored this episode. Connie Zack joins the show to talk about the far-reaching benefits of sauna use and what’s new in the field of infrared light. For more than 22 years, Connie and her husband, Aaron, have introduced infrared light therapy to 13 countries through Sunlighten. T...
Nov 03, 2022•55 min•Ep. 993
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… Joe Polish , considered “the most connected person on the planet,” shares networking strategies that help you get what you want by giving people what they want. Dave Asprey recently connected with Joe in person to talk about Joe’s new book so you can use nine genius principles to turn your business—and your personal relationships—around. If you’re not asking “what’s in it for them?” when it comes to the people in y...
Nov 02, 2022•58 min•Ep. 992
In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™... Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. • How (and why) brain cells transfer mitochondria to one another • How a newly discovered molecule stimulates hair growth • How a tired brain drives poor decision-making EPISODE SPONSOR: The Eng3 NanoVi device helps repair oxidative stress damage and support the body’s natural repair mech...
Oct 28, 2022•7 min
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how a yoga practice can be a vehicle for inner transformation. This conversation looks past the popularity of yoga as a fitness trend and into its deeper potential for human development. You’ll also learn how yoga can be a way for you to explore your whole being—from physicality to emotions to thinking. “A yoga practice often can be the missing ingredient for people,” says renowned yoga master Baron Baptiste. “Often I hear, ‘I added yoga pract...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 991
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… biohacking goes in a different direction. This frank discussion looks at the dying process and how people and those close to them (family and friends) experience death. You’ll learn about the existence of angels and the power of psychic abilities—even if you may be a skeptic. The conversation also explains what a “medical intuitive” does and how a medical intuitive facilitates energetic healings. Cool show today! And not what you might expect. Avid biohack...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 990
Prenuvo sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™... you’ll find out about a new healthcare model that’s putting you fully in control of your health with whole-body MRI scans. Dr. Raj Attariwala, Prenuvo ’s founding radiologist, joins the show to explain how Prenuvo gives you early insight into what’s going on under your skin. His Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and medical degree in Nuclear Medicine and Radiology informed how he created Prenuvo...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 989
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… menopause and the perimenopausal years leading up to it take the spotlight as a topic frequently requested by listeners. Great timing! It’s World Menopause Awareness Day Oct. 18 and World Menopause Awareness Month in October. More than 1 million women in the United States experience menopause each year. Still, little is known, researched or taught in medical schools about the health effects of this natural biological occurrence. Guys who love t...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 988
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... kava expert and founder of TRU KAVA, Cameron George, joins the show to share new information about the many body/mind benefits you can get from kava. TRU KAVA sets the industry standard for kava quality, safety and education. On episodes #731 and #859 , we talked about kava’s historical origins and uses, how it can be safely consumed, and how it’s extracted and processed today. You can use kava for both energy and sleep. It’s also a na...
Oct 14, 2022•48 min•Ep. 987
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how botanical remedies treat infectious and inflammatory diseases. You’ll get a fascinating look at how plants and microbes interact and how antibiotic resistance evolves. And you’ll meet a leader in the field of medical botany who travels to remote locations and communities around the globe seeking out modern medicines from plants. Medicinal plants make up the primary form of medicine for 70–95 percent of people living in most deve...
Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 986
Othership sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ …you’re listening to a new Upgrade Spotlight series. Once a month, these shorter episodes feature guests who get right into useful information in a Q&A style. You’ll find out how to improve your energy and upgrade your performance. You’ll also get the latest knowledge about powerful tools and technologies that allow you to change your biology and the environment...
Oct 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 985
( BrainTap ® sponsored this episode.) IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… brain expert Patrick Porter, Ph.D. , joins Dave at the 8th Annual Biohacking Conference in Beverly Hills to talk about training your brain. Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment with a technology-enhanced meditation device called BrainTap. Whether you’re a newbie, a hard-core devotee or somewhere in the middle of your biohacking journey, you already focus on body exercise and n...
Oct 07, 2022•54 min•Ep. 984
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how you can make smarter food choices to support your metabolic energy and upgrade your brain. You’ll also find out some new things about body fat. For example, did you know that it’s a complex organ that communicates throughout your entire body system? You’ll get tips on fat loss essentials and how to use them to your advantage. Today’s guest, Shawn Stevenson, hosts a popular podcast called The Model Health Show . He’s a nutr...
Oct 04, 2022•55 min•Ep. 983
In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™... Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. • Saving your poop may save your microbiome • Insults trigger a mini slap in the face • Young cerebral spinal fluid supports memory in aging brains • The distinct role your nose plays in your friendships EPISODE SPONSOR: Get Fit in Five Minutes: Go to https://www.carolbike.co...
Sep 30, 2022•11 min
BodyBio sponsored this podcast. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how butyrate and phospholipids keep your gut, cells and brain performing at their best. You’ll find out how your mucosal barrier defends against pathogens in your gut microbiome. You’ll also learn about discoveries in the field of cell membrane medicine. This focus determines how your body functions now and also how you age. Jessica Kane Berman joins the show to share new information and interesting...
Sep 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 982
In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™... Dave talks about what could be causing brain fog with a podcast guest in this impromptu intervention. Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, recently spoke about gut health as the expert for Omni-Biotic probiotics. During the interview, she was searching for a word and got frustrated she couldn’t grasp it quickly. This intervention looks at the potential culprits responsible for Keri’s brain fog and memory hiccups: Thyroid Hormones, such as t...
Sep 27, 2022•20 min•Ep. 981
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™…a legacy upgrade conversation with Dr. Joe Dispenza explores how you can change from the inside out through a combination of neuroscience, epigenetics, quantum physics—and even a divine source. “I teach people the science of changing their mind and what it is to truly transform,” he says. He shows people how to rewire their brains and recondition their bodies to make lasting changes by way of science, energy and mysticism. ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 980
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn about a “6 Phase Meditation” approach that absolutely everyone can do—and benefit from!—no exceptions. This custom-designed meditation sequence gets you into a peak state in just a few minutes. No boredom, special breathing, or clearing your mind required. You’ll find out how to make meditation work for you and how you can use intuition as one of your greatest strengths. Episode guest Vishen Lakhiani took up meditation at a...
Sep 20, 2022•57 min•Ep. 979
CAROL Bike sponsored this podcast. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ … you’ll learn about new research that’s pinpointing the most effective cardio workouts. You’ll find out that you can do a cardio workout in just 15 minutes a week and still increase your cardiovascular fitness. You’ll also get an introduction to the new CAROL Bike 2.0 and its upgraded great features. Ulrich Dempfle, MBA, Chief Product Officer, CEO and co-founder of CAROL Bike, returns to the...
Sep 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 978
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ … you’ll learn to define what’s really “normal” when it comes to your health. You’ll explore how today’s culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. And why Western medicine often fails to treat the whole person. This conversation covers an investigation into the causes of illness, a critique of how our society breeds disease, and offers a pathway to health and healing. One of the surprising things you’l...
Sep 13, 2022•48 min•Ep. 977
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... you’ll learn that while yes, testosterone fuels energy and performance, it’s not the be-all and end-all solution for men’s health woes. A systems biology approach considers many other aspects and provides a broader perspective about what’s going on with you. This conversation features board-certified urologist Tracy Gapin, M.D. , one of the 8th Annual Biohacking Conference keynote speakers . He’ll be on the main stage in Bever...
Sep 08, 2022•52 min•Ep. 976
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... you’ll learn about female hormones: what they are, what they do and what disrupts them. You’ll learn about the hormonal shifts that happen at different ages and life stages and get tips on how to balance hormones and make them work for you, not against you. This conversation features Anna Cabeca, D.O. , one of the 8th Annual Biohacking Conference keynote speakers . She’ll be on the main stage in Beverly Hills in September.&n...
Sep 06, 2022•57 min•Ep. 975
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... …you’re listening to a new Upgrade Spotlight episode with Omni-Biotic . You're going to find out how probiotics can do more than keep your gut microbiome in order—specific strains can help you manage your stress and regulate your body’s detox system. The beneficial bacteria in your gut support essential processes in the body, such as digestion and absorption, immune function, detoxification, and brain function. But did you know that...
Sep 03, 2022•36 min•Ep. 974
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll learn how to recognize your own sh*t and be a better partner in relationships. Want a sustainable partnership? Communicate and apologize; fight without fighting; identify codependent behavior (your own); and manage jealousy (also your own). This conversation gets into how you can let go of unrealistic ideals of how you think love and relationships should be and live fully in the present. You’ll also get tips on how to be emotionally...
Sep 02, 2022•44 min•Ep. 973
In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™... … Dave tackles multiple issues with former Upgrade Collective member Nancy Pellegrino so she can better manage psoriasis, gut health and anxiety. Nancy’s been biohacking for a few years but can’t seem to land on the right combination. She does the hacks, uses the gadgets and tech, and takes the products and supplements. Instead of feeling better, she’s feeling overwhelmed with information. She talks with Dave to sort it out, focusing on skin ...
Aug 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 972
In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™... Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. • Gut bacteria convert vitamin A to retinoic acid • Low-carb diets contribute to depression • Lifestyle affects cognitive health more than age • More bad news about America’s obesity epidemic EPISODE SPONSOR: Sleep Better on Natural Memory Foam: https://myessentia...
Aug 26, 2022•11 min
Dave Asprey partners with Nillion as an advisor and investor. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll learn about the frontier of web3 and privacy and what happens to your private data (both on blockchains and in general). You’ll also find out how and why the future moves away from transactions (blockchain) and into computations (multi-party computation). Think about where you store your identity and your deepest digital secrets. The current solutions aren’t great — i...
Aug 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 971
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll learn why regenerative methods for taking care of soil and raising animals provide a solution that creates food sovereignty, improves human health, and helps reverse climate change. Previous episodes of this podcast featured regenerative farming and soil conservation topics. Dave Asprey keeps the conversation going because when you know what’s happening and what companies are doing about this problem, you can be informed and take action t...
Aug 24, 2022•58 min•Ep. 970
Uprising Food sponsored this podcast. Dave Asprey partners with Uprising Food as an advisor and investor. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll learn about bread that’s better for your body—and the important role of prebiotics and fiber in that equation. You’ll also find out about the science that supports new ways of creating bread products—what works and why it works. And you’ll get a look further into the food system and how to adopt solutions with real benefits f...
Aug 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 969
