IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn how Functional Medicine expert Jill Carnahan, M.D., who is board certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine, survived breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold. Her unique healing approach looks to science for answers while also using methods that outright challenge conventional medicine. During the discussion, Dr. Carnahan distinguishes between visible (e.g., cancer) and invisible (e.g., mold toxicity) illnesses....
Mar 29, 2023•58 min•Ep. 1035
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn why many professional athletes, especially fighters, are some of the top biohackers in the world. They hack their bodies, minds, and environments to achieve an incredibly high level of performance. Every hack they do has to be effective—and means the difference between winning and losing. Professional MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter Miesha Tate knows and does just that while adding being a parent and entrepreneur into the mix...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1034
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Will Cole, IFMCP, DNM, DC , teaches you how your body directly affects your mood. Hint: the gut plays a role, but there are other factors too. Through treating thousands of patients, Dr. Cole developed new ideas involving both psychology and biology that you can use in your daily life. He’s an expert in finding the underlying factors of chronic disease and challenges the labeling of “fitness” as a masculine industry and “wellness” as a feminine industry. Hi...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 1033
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Daniel Amen, M.D., shares the most effective daily habits you can do to improve the way your brain works, based on his 40 years of clinical practice. In this discussion and in his new book, “ Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships ,” he delivers a year’s worth of habits to you in short info bits and daily actions. Incorporating Dr. Amen’s ti...
Mar 16, 2023•55 min•Ep. 1032
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn how much control you can actually have over your brain. There’s a new way of accessing your meat operating system that adds an important element that’s been missing from the brain training conversation. Moha Bensofia joins the show to explain a new piece of neurotech called Mendi . He shares the benefits of getting more blood to the front of your brain. Mendi uses neurofeedback to provide visual feedback based on your brain activity. A headset ...
Mar 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 1031
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn Luke Storey ’s definition of addiction and his strategies for healing, happiness, and high performance. He’s known for his irreverent, passionate, and humorous delivery, and it shows through in this conversation. He overcame tremendous adversity from childhood trauma, adolescent criminality, and years of chronic alcohol and drug addiction. For 25 years, he’s focused on recovery, inner work, and personal development. If you’...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1030
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Amy Shah, M.D., teaches you all you need to know about the second F word: food. That’s right, you are going to learn all about hunger from the author of the book, “ I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave – and What to Do About It .” You’ll also find out why focusing on your hunger is more important and effective than going on yet another diet. Dr. Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert with t...
Mar 08, 2023•51 min•Ep. 1029
Mute sponsored this episode. In this "Upgrade Spotlight" Episode of The Human Upgrade™... you’re getting the latest knowledge about innovative biohacking tools and technologies that allow you to change your biology and the environment around you. CEO Michael Johnson joins the show from the Rhinomed headquarters near Melbourne, Australia. Rhinomed, the company behind Mute , pioneers the use of adjustable nasal devices for respiration, sleep, nasal diagnostics, and nasal drug delivery....
Mar 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1028
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... a look into the story of the human mind wonders if you’re just a machine made of meat. Guest Paul Bloom, a researcher, teacher and author, studies adult and child development in terms of how people make sense of the world. It turns out that there are all kinds of automated systems in your body that are making sense of the world for you and after they do that, they give you a picture of the world. The interesting part is ...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 1027
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... you will learn about the beliefs that kick in as normal humans age and most importantly, you will learn what you can do about those limiting beliefs. And who better to discuss this than the author of the book, " Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad ," Steven Kotler. Steven is a friend of the show, executive director of the Flow Research Collective, a New York Times bestselling author, and an award-winning journalist. He tested his knowledge and th...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1026
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… the guest is one of the founders of Wired Magazine and someone who has been a continuous source of interest, news and data for decades, Jane Metcalfe. Having basically dissected nerds for her entire life, Jane now runs a fantastic newsletter and news site called NEO.LIFE where she writes about biohacking and the future. If you were to combine someone who really understands society and understands tech (and has read as much science fiction as possible) you w...
Feb 24, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 1025
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... to celebrate the imminent release of the new book, we’re doing something different than what you're used to. Dave is getting interviewed on his own podcast to give you a preview of his book, Smarter Not Harder . In the interviewer's seat is retired Navy SEAL commander, author, expert in leadership and human performance, Rich Diviney. When Rich was a guest on the show previously (check out episode #937 ), he talked about mindset, optimism, resilience...
Feb 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 1024
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... Dave talks with Cindy Fraley, who has a young daughter, works in upper-level management at a large pharmaceutical company, and is a former physical therapist who overcame RA, MRSA, Hashimoto’s and emotional stress. Cindy says, “Dave’s guidance, the Upgraded Collective, and biohacking have been pivotal in my journey back to the great health, sports, and outdoor activities that I previously had and love.” In fact, in the past year, Cindy has improved ...
Feb 21, 2023•31 min•Ep. 1023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... Dave talks with Bryan Gardner (a self proclaimed “super-dad”) who wants to take his current hacking to the next level. Bryan has questions specifically about his brain & neurology, his fitness, and spirituality. Bryan is an aerospace engineer who built a small hedge fund business more than a decade ago. So he doesn’t sound like someone who would be struggling with productivity, focus and managing his energy. This episode covers many meaningful a...
Feb 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 1022
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... Dave talks with Mandy Pennington, a longtime Upgrade Collective member and dedicated hacker who has used biohacking techniques successfully to upgrade her body and mind. Mandy is a sharp and curious person who wants to learn more about how to apply the topics in Smarter Not Harder to her spirituality, quantum energy, spirit guides, and leading a purpose-driven life that feels right for her soul. An important aspect of this episode is focussed on how Mandy...
Feb 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1021
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... I am honored and grateful to bring you a conversation that I recorded in person with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Art of Living Center in Los Angeles. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a leader of an international movement with more than 50 million followers who do breathwork every single morning. He has worked for 40 years as a global ambassador for peace at the highest levels. I did his breathwork exercises every morning without fail fo...
Feb 09, 2023•35 min•Ep. 1020
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... I do something different. Over the past 1000+ episodes, I have spent a lot of time talking and learning from my guests, but I have heard over and over that you would like to hear more from me about what I am doing, trying and thinking. Well, that can be awkward to do sitting alone in front of a microphone. A while ago, Danica Patrick interviewed me and it is one of my favorite podcast interviews ever. Danica did a great job of digging into why I do ...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 1019
H.V.M.N. sponsored this episode. IN THIS “UPGRADE SPOTLIGHT” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™…Metabolic biochemist Latt Mansor, Ph.D., joins the show from H.V.M.N . (Health Via Modern Nutrition), where he leads research for the company. He’s an expert in metabolism who consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations. As a key biomarker of metabolic health, ketones are a source of fuel for your brain and body. They’re different from glucose and fat—and more effi...
Feb 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 1018
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ … Dr. Kelly Brogan shares why her views often go against conventional thinking—on topics from pharmaceuticals to sex to pole dancing to relationship compatibility. She's a psychiatrist who specializes in psychosomatic medicine and integrative holistic medicine. Her root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms coupled with other support techniques helps women reclaim their divine feminine power. I previously talk...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 1017
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’re going to learn how to work with your own biology, adapt to adversity, and get resilient AF. Doctor, educator and entrepreneur Dr. Molly Maloof joins the show in person in Austin, Texas, to talk about her debut book, “ The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever .” For women biohackers, it’s all about energy—and hormones. “Cycles are exactly why the way guys biohack doesn’t al...
Feb 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 1016
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… board-certified OB/GYN and “menopause warrior” Mary Claire Haver, M.D. , joins the show to give women a toolkit to manage what comes before, during and after menopause. She explains the science of women’s hormones, physiology and brain during the menopausal transition. She breaks down the studies, risks, and age timing of Hormone Replacement Therapy. She gives you information you can use to both help yourself and ask for help from medical pr...
Jan 27, 2023•56 min•Ep. 1015
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Susanna Soeberg, Ph.D., a Danish researcher, international scientist and expert in cold and heat therapy for health and performance, explains how you can harness the massive benefits of cold water immersion (winter swimming), sauna, breathing, and your metabolism. When it comes to biohacking, a few things rise to the top and make a pretty big difference in your body and brain. Through her research, Susanna discovered the minimum threshold of cold and h...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1014
Leela Quantum Tech sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn why energy frequencies have such a powerful influence on human physiology. Skeptics take note: science backs this up. Philipp Samor Von Holtzendorff-Fehling introduced quantum energy on episode #809 and its benefits on body function, cellular voltage and chakra energy. He returns to the show with exciting new research that further validates the power of this energy an...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1013
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Harvard psychiatrist, researcher and assistant professor Christopher Palmer, M.D., introduces a bold new premise about the root cause of mental illness based on decades of research. Dr. Palmer integrated existing theories and research into one unifying theory—the brain energy theory of mental illness that’s rooted in your metabolism. Through his research, he initially pioneered using a medical ketogenic diet to treat psychiatric disorders. In th...
Jan 18, 2023•55 min•Ep. 1012
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll meet Gloria Mark, Ph.D., who studies how digital media impacts people's lives. Her research specifically covers how attention is affected by, and has changed, with the rise of the digital age. She’s found that attention span now averages 47 seconds on a screen—and even that’s shrinking. As a Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California-Irvine researching human-computer interaction, Gloria examines how people handle multitaski...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1011
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll meet Robert Waldinger, M.D., who leads an extraordinary scientific study on happiness that’s still going strong after eight decades. The study set out to understand human health by what made people thrive . Since 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked two groups of men and their families with the goal of discovering what really makes for a good life. Along the way, thousands of questions were asked, and hundreds of ...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1010
Neurohacker Collective sponsored this episode. IN THIS "UPGRADE SPOTLIGHT" EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’re going to learn about the zombie cells taking up valuable space in your body and how you can clear them out with senolytics. When these zombie cells accumulate (formally called senescent cells), they negatively impact how you age. You may experience symptoms like joint discomfort, low mental and physical energy, poor metabolic health, and diminished muscular response when you wo...
Jan 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 1009
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... the new year starts off with a Legacy Upgrade conversation between Dave Asprey and Dr. Andrew Weil recorded live at True Food Kitchen in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Weil’s an internationally known pioneer and leader in integrative medicine. He’s also a Harvard-trained botanist and medical doctor recognized worldwide for his views on living a healthy lifestyle, his philosophy of healthy aging, and his critique of the future of med...
Jan 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 1008
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Humble The Poet joins the show to talk about a unique perspective on love. You’ll learn: what “real” love means (hint: it’s not found or earned) and how to recognize it in your life. how to shift away from a mindset of earning more, achieving more, and gaining more attention so you can clear pathways for love to enter and flourish in your life how to ditch restrictive “resolutions” (that fail more often than they succeed) and instead set intentions th...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1007
IN THIS “BEST OF” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… … Ari Whitten, Ph.D. (Cand.), CES, PES , explains how to double your energy through improved resilience, cell defense, nutrition and supplementation. In his newest book, “ EAT FOR ENERGY: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy ,” Ari explains that 5.4 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (the most severe case of fatig...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min
