All about the ages and stages of your brain! You are passionate before you are wise! Dr. John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules —a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed. Medina is an affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He lives in Seattle, Was...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 509
Today's guest is what Dave calls a "belligerent researcher." T.S. Wiley is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, and the American Anthropological Association. She also is an author, medical theorist, and researcher based out of Santa Fe New Mexico. Wiley is the author of the books Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar and Survival, and Sex, Lies & Menopause, which explains the hypothesis of how women have accelerated the ageing process and put themselves in the bull's eye for breast cancer by pos...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 508
Today's guest is Dr. Robert Cialdini. This guy has spent his entire career researching the science of influence. Earning him an international reputation as an expert in the field of persuasion, compliance and negotiation. Dr. Cialdini says, "The best persuaders are the best through pre-suasion, the process of arranging for recipients to be receptive to a message before the encounter it." In this episode of Bulletproof Radio we're going to talk about how that process works and also how Dr. Cialdi...
Jul 10, 2018•28 min•Ep. 507
"I was able to convince myself that I was the winner and I think that's the secret of winning is to win it ahead of time." Frank Zane is a American former professional body builder. Author of more than 15 books on fitness, nutrition, and body building. But calling him a body builder doesn't really do him justice. He's a three time Mr. Olympia and his physique is considered to be one of the greatest in the history of body building, due to his incredible focus on symmetry and proportion. He was ca...
Jul 05, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 506
In this episode of Bulletproof Biohacker News, Dave discusses what happens when your circadian rhythm is disrupted and how it impacts mood disorders, should you stop wearing sunscreen, are some calories more harmful than others, how meditation can improve your fitness, and can an app determine how long you'll live? Bulletproof Biohacker News is a monthly show about the latest headlines in health, science, and biohacking - with analysis from the guy who wrote the definition of Biohacker, Dave Asp...
Jul 02, 2018•11 min•Ep. 505
Today's guest is an author and a motivational speaker named Geneen Roth. Her pioneering books are among the first to link compulsive eating and perpetual dieting with deeply personal and spiritual issues... Going far beyond food, weight, and body image. She's found that the way we eat is a direct reflection of our deepest held beliefs about ourselves, the amount of joy, abundance, pain, and scarcity that we think we have, or that we're allowed to have. You've probably heard of Geneen's books. Sh...
Jun 28, 2018•36 min•Ep. 505
How to nourish yourself, and your community. Kimbal Musk is restauranteur and philanthropist. His personal mission is to pursue an America where everyone has access to real food. Kimbal has been named a Global Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. He the Co-Founder of three businesses with real food missions that are rapidly scaling across the US. Dave Asprey and Kimbal sit down for a meal in Denver at one of Kimbal's farm to table restaurants and talk about disruption from the ground...
Jun 26, 2018•47 min•Ep. 504
In this episode of Bulletproof Biohacker News, Dave discusses a report about anti-inflammatory foods, breaks down the danger of hidden gluten in your food, discusses why synthetic THC might not be the best choice for you (hint: try the real stuff if you're going to do it), and more. Bulletproof Biohacker News is a monthly show about the latest headlines in health, science, and biohacking - with analysis from the guy who wrote the definition of Biohacker, Dave Asprey. Check out the video version ...
Jun 25, 2018•14 min•Ep. 503
An incredibly interesting conversation from two Wharton Business School grads with an affinity for butter... Celebrity Entrepreneur & Branding Expert Clint Arthur is the #1 Bestselling author of " Break Through Your Upper Limits on TV ," followed by " What They Teach You At The Wharton Business School, " and his latest book, " Speaking Game: 7-Figure Speaker Secrets Revealed. " Knowing how to communicate will change your life, it'll change your relationships, it'll change your friendships, i...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 503
Medical anthropologist and best-selling author, Alberto Villoldo Ph.D. has studied the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon and Andes for over 30 years. This is Dr. Villoldo's fourth show on Bulletproof Radio. We're going to talk about the direction of his work since our third interview back in 2016. He is the founder of the Four Winds Society and Light Body School, which trains certified energy medicine practitioners in ancient shamanic wisdom and cutting-edge practices in nutrition, biolog...
Jun 19, 2018•45 min•Ep. 502
Today's guest on Bulletproof Radio is an author, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, Mastin Kipp. Aside from being a number one author and speaker, Mastin is also the creator of Function Life Coaching ™ for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives. He has been featured on the Emmy Award show, Super Soul Sunday, and is recognized as a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah Winfrey. Mastin has built a highly successful international personal development company tha...
Jun 14, 2018•58 min•Ep. 501
We saved one of our favorite interviews of all time to go out as our 500th episode of Bulletproof Radio! Today's guest is none other than Dr. Sean Stephenson. Sean is one of the hugest people we've ever met, and you may know him from his 70 million YouTube views and his 25 years of speaking on stage and working to change the world. He's actually almost three feet tall. Dave Asprey first met Sean several years ago at a networking event and got to talk afterwards. Dave was just blown away at the l...
Jun 12, 2018•48 min•Ep. 500
Today's guest has been quoted as saying "Women are wielding influence and exerting power in new and unconventional ways” and in this podcast episode, we talk about the rise of women in leadership, the huge rise of women entrepreneurs, and how the [business] world is changing as a result. We also get into the challenges of saying "no," learning to listen effectively in an age of social media echo-chambers and allowing yourself to outsource activities that don't make you a better person. Moira For...
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 499
Joe Polish is one of the most sought after marketers alive today. Known for his ability to connect with almost anyone on the planet, he leverages his networking prowess through his highly renowned Genius Network, and GeniusX Masterminds with guests such as Peter Diamandis, Tony Robbins, Sir Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, and John Mackay coming in to share their wisdom with the groups. Joe continues to be a prominent figure in the world of business and entrepreneurship, reaching people not only t...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 498
In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Maria Shriver, the mother of four, a Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer, an NBC News special anchor, and the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, joins Dave Asprey to talk about a cause close to her heart. Maria's been championing Alzheimer's awareness for years. She's been reporting on it, writing about it, fundraising for it, and bringing awareness to Alzheimer's Disease for 15 years, especially in women. This...
May 31, 2018•27 min•Ep. 497
Where does resilience come from? What would you consider reckless? In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave has the opportunity to speak to Lara Logan, a 60 Minutes correspondent, well known for her daring reporting and coverage of a large numbers of significant world events. In one of Dave's favorite interviews of all time, they get into what it is like to wake up to a bomb blowing up under you, the difference between being smart versus being reckless, and fighting for a dignified death. Trul...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 496
Dr. Ted Achacoso ... Possibly one of the smartest guys around ... on Health Optimization Medicine. What's that you say? He ties together clinical Metabolomics, epigenetics, bioenergetics, your gut immune systems, artificial intelligence, chronobiology, evolutionary medicine, basically stuff you might have heard about if you listen to this show, and puts it all together. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave Asprey and Dr. Achacoso go from the outer reaches of space, to the inner workings of...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 495
Nicotine and your brain! Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about cigarettes. Today’s guest on Bulletproof Radio is Dr. Paul Newhouse. Dr. Newhouse has a broad background in human cognitive medicine and neuroscience and has 40 years of studying cognitive models in humans under his belt. He has spent a lot of that time studying nicotine’s effects on the brain. He’s the director of the Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine in the department of Psychiatry and behavioral science at Vanderbilt. Dave A...
May 22, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 494
Dr. Peter Attia is a Physician focusing on longevity. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave Asprey and Dr. Attia talk about what it takes to make it past 100, and still have your wits about you. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 17, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 493
Gratitude and grace. And how a fake smile eventually turns into a real one! On this episode of Bulletproof Radio Dave Asprey has an incredible interview with emotional intelligence expert Chenoa Maxwell. From being a ward of the state in a mental institution, to her own show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Chenoa now helps celebrities and successful entrepreneurs live a limitless life. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 492
This episode of Bulletproof Radio is all about living longer, better with the help of NAD (the coenzyme of life). Like Dave Asprey, Dr. Charles Brenner is someone who has really dug deep into what's going on in our mitochondria and is a total badass on all things related to cellular health. Charles is an expert on NAD and NADH and co-discovered something called Nicotinamide Riboside, which is one of the few compounds out there that can boost NAD in your body. And that is important if you are int...
May 10, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 491
Think you are unemployable? Start your own company. David Osborn, who Dave calls a "business rock star" is one of the largest franchise owners in one of the top real estate companies in the world called Keller Williams with about 4500 agents and sales volume exceeding 8.5 billion, and he's founded, get this, more than 50 companies and at least 25 of those are ongoing profitable companies. It all started when he was 16 with a lawn mowing business and just never stopped. He is on Bulletproof Radio...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 490
Yes, Nick Foles is the Super Bowl MVP for the Eagles, but in this episode of Bulletproof Radio he goes into why it is okay to lose. "If your identity is in winning you're eventually going to struggle." Nick is one of the most humble performance focused amazing people I've had the opportunity to interview. I spent time with him in person but in this episode you'll hear about his mindset, how he includes a spiritual practice, his take on food, and all the other things he does to be at the top of h...
May 03, 2018•57 min•Ep. 489
Biohacking at its Best. In today's episode of Bulletproof Radio we're talking to a leading neuroscientist about how to actually replace drugs with electricity, and how to increase your brain's neuroplasticity using a new technology. Dave Asprey and Dr. Daniel Chao, Co-Founder and CEO of Halo Neuroscience go deep into the past, present and future of neurostimulation. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
May 01, 2018•36 min•Ep. 488
A special Breathing Exercise from Dr. B! Take some time to yourself, and tap into the energy! Dr. Barry Morguelan is one of 12 remaining grand masters of a 5,000 year old Chinese energy medicine tradition, on top of that, was also a UCLA surgeon for several decades. He does energy work, or supportive work, for some very powerful people on the planet, on global billionaires, senators, presidents,and Dave Asprey himself! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
Apr 27, 2018•41 min•Ep. 487
Dr. B is Back! Our most popular guest of all time! Maybe it is because he taps into "The Energy" that you can't get enough of him. Dr. Barry Morguelan is one of 12 remaining grand masters of a 5,000 year old Chinese energy medicine tradition, on top of that, was also a UCLA surgeon for several decades. He does energy work, or supportive work, for some very powerful people on the planet, on global billionaires, senators, presidents, and Dave Asprey himself! In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, h...
Apr 26, 2018•52 min•Ep. 487
The "shocking" way to break your bad habits! In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dave and his buddy Maneesh Sethi talk about the positives of negative reinforcement. Maneesh built a company around fixing what he used to think of as problems, or disorders, and turned them into super-powers when properly harnessed. From hiring a woman off of Craigslist to slap him when he logs into Facebook, to famously blowing off a Shark on Shark Tank, Maneesh marches to the beat of his own drum. Plus, just ho...
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 486
Understanding what's going on in our heads and in our companies! Strategic Coach Dan Sullivan has a good 30 books under his belt... So if you want to know something about high performance, something about being an entrepreneur, or just what's going on inside your head, Dan is the man. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio you will hear how stockpiling friends, money, and purpose will keep you plugging along way past retirement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Apr 19, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 485
Blame your Grandma! It could be all her fault! Dave Asprey dives in to Generational Toxicity with Dr. Dan Pompa, a global leader in the health and wellness industry. Dave and Dan examine the root causes of inflammation driven diseases such as Weight Loss Resistance, Hypothyroid, Diabetes, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autoimmune Disorders and other chronic conditions. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio you will learn why the typical "cleanses" aren't enough and how you fix yourself on a cellular l...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 484
What can you do to reduce your odds of getting brain cancer? Dave asks Dr. Kris Smith, a neurosurgeon at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. Barrow is The world's largest neurological disease treatment and research institution, and is ranked as one of the best neurosurgical training centers in the U.S. He's paying a lot of attention to ketogenic diets and what happens even with epilepsy and brain cancer. Plus how getting a dog can actually help you live longer after being treated for b...
Apr 12, 2018•51 min•Ep. 483