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The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

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For a decade, Dave Asprey, “the father of biohacking,” elevated what you knew about the capabilities of your mind and body across a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio. Now, he’s evolving it even further in his plan to upgrade humanity. You’re invited to expand your knowledge, explore your own performance and embrace possibility with The Human Upgrade™.

You’ll meet bright thinkers and radical doers who push the boundaries of science, technology, personal development, and human performance in every way imaginable. You’ll learn from experts around the world who elevate what it means to be human.

Every guest you listen to, every topic you learn about, every new idea you discover on this podcast moves you forward.

Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey on this next evolution to upgrade your mind, body and life. 

Episodes

Listen To Your Gut & Decide Your Own Destiny - Naveen Jain : 452

What if we lived in a world where disease was optional? Our Guest Naveen Jain, Live from the Bulletproof 360 conference, is not only asking tough questions, but figuring out how to solve them. Jain is an entrepreneur and philanthropist driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. He is the founder of several successful companies, including Moon Express , which is the only company that has permission to leave earth's orbit and land on the moon! In this episode of Bulletproof...

Dec 15, 201755 minEp. 452

The Psychology & Science of Sound Wave Therapy - Larry Doochin : 451

New sound technology is making waves in the field of frequency medicine! We have on Larry Doochin, the co-founder of UrielTones . The technology takes ancient sound healing from a variety of traditions, largely Native American, and builds on it by changing your biology using sound directly at the cell and nervous system level. On top of holding the patents for this new form of sound therapy, Larry has released three books on spiritual and personal growth. His goal is to provide humanity with too...

Dec 14, 20171 hr 3 minEp. 451

Clear Brain Fog By Living In The Moment - Jamie Smart : 450

The first step, is figuring out what is actually true, and going from there. Jamie Smart is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker and executive coach. His books include CLARITY: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results, The Little Book of Clarity and his latest book RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio you will learn how changing your mind can lead to changing your body, and how to achieve mental clarity, without mindfulness, meditation, or medicatio...

Dec 12, 201755 minEp. 450

PETER DIAMANDIS: PART 2 – What The Hell Is a Moon Shot? - #449 : 449

What is your Moonshot? Space Enthusiast Peter Diamandis’ include mining asteroids, extending human lifespan, and increasing brain functionality. He is the founder and executive chairman of the X Prize Foundation, one of the world's 50 greatest leaders named by Fortune Magazine, co-founder of Human Longevity Inc. In this episode Peter and Dave dive into a couple other moonshots aimed at extending the human lifespan and playing our best at “this video game called life.” Enjoy the show! See Privacy...

Dec 08, 201756 minEp. 449

PETER DIAMANDIS: PART 1 – The Space Episode - #448 : 448

Why not shoot for the moon? Peter Diamandis, definitely “thinks big” he is the founder and executive chairman of the X Prize Foundation, one of the world's 50 greatest leaders named by Fortune Magazine, co-founder of Human Longevity Inc. and a couple of companies that our literally out of this world. Today's Bulletproof Radio episode is all about reaching for the stars in your own life, and figuring out what goes into creating a massive transformative purpose , and how to think 10 times bigger. ...

Dec 05, 201746 minEp. 448

Vegetables, Coffee, & The Recipe To Make Alzheimer's Optional - Dr. Steven Masley #447 : 447

Learn how to make Alzheimer's disease optional without resorting to drugs. We go really deep on a bunch of different things that you can do to protect and restore your brain with Steven Masley: physician, nutritionist, trained-chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television. The cool thing is it's not just about Alzheimer's, it's about what you can do to make your brain work better even if you're years away from even thinking about Alzheimer's. His passion is empower...

Dec 01, 20171 hrEp. 447

Sex, Marriage, & Business: Relationship Therapy With Esther Perel - #446 : 446

Sex, Polyamory, Business Partnerships, Infidelity, Marriage Counseling, and Divorce - this episode of Bulletproof Radio is all about relationships. Psychotherapist Esther Perel is fluent in nine languages, but she is an expert in the language of love. She is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships, appearing on Oprah and viewed more than 20 million times on her TED Talks covering the subject of sex and relationships. She holds a therapy practice i...

Nov 28, 201755 minEp. 446

Be The Anti-Mr. Smithers: How To Make Money To Give Away - Scott Harrison #445 : 445

charity: water founder, Scott Harrison, discovered his philanthropic calling in an unexpected way: as a nightclub promoter in New York City. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey, you’ll hear how Harrison ditched his life of drugs and addiction in New York, and found himself on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, eventually landing on Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 list and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business Issue. Find out how he got there, and how he’s re...

Nov 17, 20171 hr 10 minEp. 445

Reverse The Age Of Your Brain - Dr. Daniel Amen - #444

Why you should listen – If you could see that powerhouse between your ears would you take care of it? Dr. Daniel Amen is changing the treatment of brain disorders by taking a look! From studying the brains of concussed NFL players to telling Miley Cyrus to quit smoking pot, Dr. Amen is a trusted expert in the field of brain health. His new book is Memory Rescue: Supercharge Your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, And Remember What Matters Most is sure to be a big hit, seeing as he has been on the NY Ti...

Nov 14, 20171 hr 18 min

Shaun T of Insanity: The Superpower of Selfishness - #443

If you had a magic wand, what would your day look like? What’s your superpower? These are the questions world-renowned fitness and transformation motivator, and founder of the wildly-successful Insanity workout, Shaun T, wants to explore with you. The author of the new book, “T is for Transformation,” says the answers to these questions will help you get out of your own way, allowing you to become the very best version of yourself. Today's Bulletproof Radio episode isn't just about physical fitn...

Nov 07, 20171 hr 20 min

Address Invisible Patterns, Find Joy in Solving Problems & Other Lessons with the Founder of TOMS Shoes - #442

Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the brains behind One for One®, a unique business model that helps a person in need with every purchase, had a simple idea that grew into a worldwide phenomenon. From shoes, to eyewear, to coffee, to bags – TOMS’ family of products is making a difference all over the globe. Today, live from TOMS’ headquarters in LA, Blake joins Dave to discuss social entrepreneurship and the business of giving, the lessons he’s learned over the years, how...

Nov 04, 20171 hr 7 min

Activate Invisible Networks of Movement in Your Muscles with Weird Tech - #441

Want to learn how to “turn on” your muscles, for more strength and less pain? Do you know how to activate your psoas? Mike Hoban, seasoned strength/conditioning coach and founder of Elite Speed, knows how - and in this fascinating discussion with Dave, he teaches Bulletproof Radio listeners this cool technique, too. From the latest, greatest technology that Mike uses with his pro-athlete clients, including amino neuro frequency and dual-wave electrical stimulation, to the simple method that can ...

Oct 31, 201746 min

Spiritual Hygiene: Upgrade Your Personal Definition of Prosperity - Pedram Shojai - #440

Is it possible that stopping to say hi to your neighbor could change your life? Can taking a 5-minute break to focus inward actually “stop time” in your day? Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of “The Urban Monk” and new book, “The Art of Stopping Time,” says YES. Pedram, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, the founder of Well.org, and creator of the new documentary film, “Prosperity,” is an acclaimed Qigong Master who uses Eastern thinking to help overcome the Westernized challenge...

Oct 24, 20171 hr 18 min

Coffee Talk: Evolutionary Biology, Food Hangovers & Conscious Parenting - #439

Imagine you haven’t had any coffee for 25 years and then one day, you sit down with Dave Asprey at the Bulletproof Alpha Lab, blend up a cup of Bulletproof Coffee, sip said coffee, and let the conversation flow. For Eric Edmeades, founder of WildFit and one of the true pioneers of the coming food revolution, that’s exactly how this podcast went down - live on Vancouver Island. Along with Gordy Bal, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Conscious Thought Revolution (CTR.com), this lively, three-...

Oct 21, 201752 min

Does Food Really Have a Vibration? Robyn Openshaw - #438

We know there is more to food energy than just calories. And Robyn Openshaw, author of the new book “Vibe: Unlock the Energetic Frequencies of Limitless Health, Love & Success” and founder of GreenSmoothieGirl.com, asserts that food vibrations actually hold the secrets of the universe. But how? Can the foods we eat or the emotions we feel really change our vibrational frequency? In this intriguing conversation, Dave takes the idea of food vibrations to task – moving the subject out of the “w...

Oct 18, 20171 hr 3 min

Hack Your Chronotype To Improve Sleep & Recovery By Wearing a Ring - #437

Could something as small as a ring capture truly meaningful data about what’s happening deep inside our bodies? According to Petteri Lahtela, the CEO and co-founder of Oura Health, the answer is YES, with the advent of the OURA Ring. OURA, a wearable ring device and app, analyzes sleep quality, activity levels, daily rhythms and the physiological responses of the body. In this fascinating conversation, Petteri joins Dave to discuss how far bio monitoring technology has come, the variety of body ...

Oct 11, 20171 hr 7 min

Age Backwards by Hacking Your Telomeres with Stress - Dr. Elissa Epel - #436

Ever wonder what the real impact of chronic stress is on our bodies and our longevity - on the cellular level? Dr. Elissa Epel, a professor at UCSF, studies how stress can impact our biological aging via the telomere/telomerase system, and how meditation modalities may buffer stress effects and boost physical and spiritual well-being. Also the co-author of New York Times best-seller, “The Telomere Effect,” Dr. Elissa joins Dave to discuss what developing healthy lifestyle habits and stress resis...

Oct 06, 20171 hr 7 min

Metabolic Flexibility, Fasting & Sleep: A Fresh Look at the Keto Revolution - #435

Want to learn how to transform your body to become a fat-burning beast? Mark Sisson - best-selling author of “The Primal Blueprint,” a former world-class endurance athlete, and the publisher/blogger behind MarksDailyApple.com - reveals his proven eating strategy for losing weight and improving health from his new book, “The Keto Reset Diet.” In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Mark discusses the importance of metabolic flexibility, the proper way to do a keto reset and its bevy of benefi...

Oct 03, 201753 min

How to Breathe Less to Do More with Patrick McKeown, King of Oxygen - #434

Did you know you can improve your heath significantly, simply by breathing through your nose? World-renowned breathing expert and prolific author, Patrick McKeown, has spent the past 15 years working with thousands worldwide, who experience breathing disorders, sleep disordered breathing, high stress levels, poor concentration, and anxiety. A devotee of the Buteyko method of breathing, his most recent book, “The Oxygen Advantage,” is an extension of his ground-breaking work, combining specifical...

Sep 26, 20171 hr 10 min

Transformational Nutrition: Why Food Isn’t the Only Source of Nourishment - #433

Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia, celebrity nutritionist and best-selling author, believes there is way more to nourishment than just the foods you eat. Your life's true purpose, your spirit, and your emotions are also factors that fuel you, which is the basis of her revolutionary approach. Founder and director of The Institute of Transformational Nutrition, author of “The Hungry Hottie Cookbook” and “PINK Method,” and lead nutritionist on “Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian,” Cynthia has developed a un...

Sep 22, 201754 min

Bigger, Stronger, Faster: Powerlifter Mark Bell & HBO Filmmaker Chris Bell - #432

A self-made entrepreneur and inventor, Mark Bell is ranked as one of the Top 10 powerlifters of all time. Leveraging his career as a professional athlete to kick-start his businesses, Mark built the renowned Super Training Gym, and created Super Training Products, LLC, a multimillion-dollar empire built on the success of his first invention, the Sling Shot®. Chris Bell, also a powerlifter like his little brother, is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker with impressive HBO and Netflix credits under...

Sep 20, 20171 hr 17 min

The New Revolution in Hacking Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD - #431

Could you be walking around with a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, and not even know it? Could it be causing depression, or changes in your personality that you can’t explain? Dr. Mark Gordon, interventional endocrinology specialist and Medical Director at the Millennium Warrior Angels Foundation TBI Project, says inflammation is the culprit exacerbating these debilitating symptoms. Especially for U.S. service members and veterans who have sustained a TBI while in the line of duty. Andrew Marr, ...

Sep 13, 20171 hr 15 min

How to Have Impact with Tom Bilyeu, Billion-Dollar Brand Builder - #430

How much does your mindset matter when it comes to reaching your goals? According to superstar entrepreneur Tom Bilyeu, developing your growth mindset and adding value to the world are the ultimate keys to success. Tom, co-founder of Quest Nutrition (a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion) and the co-founder/host of Impact Theory – has a mission. To help people develop the skills they need to improve themselves and the world, and to help them avoid doing the things that will thwart their am...

Sep 08, 201759 min

Mastering Posture, Pain & Performance in 4 Minutes a Day with Egoscue - #429

Brian Bradley, the VP and voice of the Egoscue Method of exercise, is completely changing the workout game, one 4-minute session at a time. An international speaker on the topics of improving posture, minimizing pain, and enhancing performance, Brian has trained some of the top athletes in professional sports, as well as Tony Robbins, another Egoscue enthusiast. In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Brian explains what makes this exercise method so effective, why head position is key to pr...

Sep 06, 20171 hr 7 min

The Birth of LSD with Dr. Stanislav Grof, Father of Transpersonal Psychology - #428

In this totally mind-blowing episode, Dave is live on stage in San Francisco with Dr. Stanislav Grof, inventor of transpersonal psychology, pioneer of LSD psychotherapy, and the world’s leading expert on Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness. One of the first psychotherapists to use LSD in research environments in the 60s to study altered states of consciousness, Dr. Grof shares his insights into that extraordinary experience, and how he now uses powerful holotropic breathwork to help people reac...

Sep 01, 20171 hr 28 min

Exercise Biohacks To Induce Bone Density and Grow Muscles in Less Time - #427

Inventor, author, and scientist John Jaquish, PhD, stumbled upon his life’s mission to promote bone health and advance osteogenic loading research after his mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Determined to help her and others suffering from musculoskeletal conditions and pain, John developed amazing biotechnology devices that increase bone density, strengthen muscles, and improve stability while reducing injury risk. In this fascinating conversation, recorded live at the Be Unlimited event ...

Aug 29, 20171 hr 2 min

Talking Dirty About Spiritual Plants and Microbial Biodiversity - #426

In today’s episode, Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein is getting down and dirty with Dave! Dr. Maya - a neurologist, herbalist, and the author of “The Dirt Cure: Healthy Food, Healthy Gut, Happy Child” - offers an integrative and spiritual approach to treating health issues in both kids and adults. In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Maya and Dave dig into why getting dirty and connecting with nature is the best way to create microbial biodiversity, the indigenous cultures she’s studied...

Aug 26, 20171 hr 18 min

Learn How to Meditate from a Zen Buddhist Priest - Genpo Roshi - #425

Want to learn the best, most relaxing way to meditate? Dennis Paul Merzel, also known as Genpo Roshi, is a Zen Priest and teacher in the Soto and Rinzai schools of Zen Buddhism. Since his initial awakening over 45 years ago, his passion and purpose has been to assist others to realize their true nature, and to continuously deepen his own journey to enlightenment. In this truly fascinating and intimate conversation, the author of “Spitting Out the Bones: A Zen Master’s 45 Year Journey” demonstrat...

Aug 22, 201757 min

The Real Dangers of Electronic Devices and EMFs - Dr. Joseph Mercola - #424

Natural medicine pioneer Dr. Joseph Mercola has been looking out for the nation’s health for decades via his in-depth research, New York Times best-selling books, and his robust website. Now, Dr. Mercola, author of “Fat for Fuel”, is on a mission to inform us all about the dangers of EMFs (electromagnetic fields), areas of energy that surround our electronic devices. From microwave ovens, to our Wi-Fi routers, to our smart phones and tablets, we are surrounded by EMFs and constantly bombarded by...

Aug 18, 20171 hr 9 min

The Entertaining Tales of a Legendary Talent Manager and Supermensch - Shep Gordon - #423

In the course of his long-running career as a manager, agent and film producer, Shep Gordon has worked with some of the most successful recording artists, chefs, and actors in the business - and he has the amazing stories to prove it! Well-known for managing musician Alice Cooper and a slew of Hollywood actors, Shep is also credited with revolutionizing the culinary arts industry by representing celebrity chefs, such as Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse. Author of “They Call Me Supermensch”, and ...

Aug 15, 20171 hr
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