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.
Alan Graves is the CEO of Do Not Age, a UK-based longevity company, and he’s been fully immersed in the biohacking space since 2019. In that short time, he’s become a leader in supplementation and expanded his curiosities—even as far as outer space. We talk about his preparation for an upcoming Virgin Atlantic flight to the stars, and how he plans to protect his human form in such an environment. We also touch on our dieting journeys—from veganism to all-meat and everything in between, ride the ...
Dialing in from Dubai, today, we hear from global inventor and investor, Saba Yussouf, about how to position STEM technologies – science, technology, engineering, and math – to prevent infection, treat water, and even fight 100-year problems like climate change. Half business leader and half scientist, herself, she is a futurist, versed in the fine-tuned details of STEM, and putting it all to work through her disruptive investment record around the world. We learn about nanobubbles and their ben...
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™, we revisit a conversation Dave had with Magnus Lygdbäck in Spring of 2022. You’ll learn how a trainer of superheroes and superstars combines core principles of fitness, nutrition, structure and balance. Magnus Lygdbäck, a Swedish health and wellness expert, entrepreneur, and lifestyle coach, joins the show to discuss powering your life in ways that most benefit your health and energy. For more than 20 years, he’s trained some of the world’s most recognizabl...
Today, we’re joined by second-time guest, Dr. Caroline Leaf, to talk about helping kids clean up their mental mess and be more resilient—all based on research from her latest book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf shares the best ways for parents to help their kids understand their emotions and build better habits. Dr. Leaf conducts ongoing research and clinical trials in the field of psychoneurobiology in order to improve mental health interv...
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 respons...
Dr. Myles Spar joins Dave Asprey to discuss the benefits of Calroy Health Sciences products, Arterosil and Vascanox, focusing on their impact on athletic performance, cardiovascular health, and sexual function. They explore the science behind nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide, emphasizing their roles in vasodilation, antioxidant activity, and overall health. The episode also covers the importance of quality supplementation, personalized medicine, and working collaboratively with healthcare providers.
Today's episode is a special intervention episode where I work with a member of the Upgrade Collective, my mentorship and membership group, to help them get closer to achieving their health goals. This conversation is all about investigating member Nadya Green’s struggle to lose weight despite following a low carb diet and cycle syncing her eating habits. Nadya, originally from Russia, has spent her life pursuing an international career in the energy sector. She has worked as an engineer a...
Our guest today is a legendary thinker, author, and philosopher. Ken Wilber has spent decades understanding how humans are all interconnected with each other, decoding through dozens of beautifully written books, how we fit into the greater, massive, picture that is the expanding universe. He's an absolute pioneer, a visionary, and that barely scratches the surface of his work. He joins Dave to outline his newest book—Finding Radical Wholeness: The Integral Path to Unity, Growth, and Delights—an...
In this episode of The Human Upgrade you’ll meet a holistic neurosurgeon who’s evolving spine care away from cutting. Dr. Marcella Madera’s integrative approaches to spine problems pair science with holistic healing modalities. This means way better healing for you. Dr. Madera’s innovations in spine treatments include the “Aqua Method,” where photobiomodulated platelet rich plasma meets functional tissue mobilization and movement. You’re going to get exciting new informat...
In this episode of The Human Upgrade you’ll find out how to harness the power of your inner voice to ease anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen your relationship with others. “The mind is flexible, if we know how to bend it,” says psychologist and award-winning professor Ethan Kross, Ph.D., founder of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan. He’s one of the world’s leading experts in controlling the conscious mind. He studies the ways in wh...
Today, on The Human Upgrade, we talk to Steve Revelli about the long history and bright future of using silver nanoparticles as a biohacking silver bullet. Steve's background is in science and education, now serving as the QA Manager at American Biotech Labs, LLC, the brand which produces Silver Biotics—a long-time resident of my own medicine cabinet. The conversation covers the difference between pathogenic bacteria and probiotics, how silver under a concentration of 40 parts per million ...
Today, we're delving deep into the importance of dirt, not just as soil beneath our feet, but as a key factor in regenerative agriculture and biohacking. Our guest, Andrea Bemis, is an expert in sustainable organic farming and a passionate advocate for nurturing healthy babies and children. Together, we explore the power of the family dinner and the significance of avoiding harmful chemicals and additives in the food we provide for our kids. Andrea Bemis, the brilliant mind behind the farm-to-ta...
Today, a dear friend of the show and someone who's disrupted a huge part of the healthcare industry joins us for an informative chat on the critically important oral microbiome—and from a wider perspective—how and why the human body gets sick. Naveen Jain, founder of Viome—a data company that’s changing the world of health and wellness—goes deep on the latest in anti-aging, what's going on in your mouth and how that affects everything else in your body, the perils of mouthwash, the future ...
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™️... Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic, visionary and spiritual master who spreads wisdom around the world, clarifies the meaning of karma (no, it’s not a checklist of good and bad deeds) and explains how much you’re in charge of your own karma. His most recent book, “ Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny ,” breaks down the ways in which karma frames our lives. “It’s time to unpack the most overused, abused and yet indispensable world in t...
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... “Americans are the unhappiest they have been since the Great Depression,” says Dr. Daniel Amen. But he’s determined to change that. He’s a physician and double board-certified psychiatrist who looks at happiness as a brain function. After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Daniel Amen discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. “I wanted to spend my time and ene...
If you have all sorts of unexplained health problems in your home, where you work, or where you go to school, symptoms can be very different. One person's gaining fat, another person's always tired, other people have dark circles, emotional irregularity, sudden weight gain, onset of allergies that no one can explain, on and on. In the episode today, you learn the smarter, not harder, ways to deal with toxic mold exposure in your environment from one of the world’s leading experts on the matter.&...
In this special episode of The Human Upgrade LIVE from the 9th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando Florida, Dave speaks Vera Mulyani, co-founder of Astrobiome and Mars City Design. Vera discusses the connection between biohacking and living on Mars and emphasizes the importance of designing the Martian environment to control human biology, taking into account mental health and architectural expertise. They also highlight challenges like toxic chemicals in spacecrafts and the need to biohack ...
In this special episode recorded live from the 9th Annual Biohacking conference in Orlando, Dave dives into the vegan vs. animal protein debate with Max Lugavere and Dr. Amy Shah. They explore the reasons behind choosing a vegan lifestyle, including health, reducing animal suffering, and environmental concerns. Max defends animal protein, highlighting its efficiency and amino acid bioavailability, while Dr. Amy advocates for a balance between plant and animal protein, emphasizing the importance ...
In this episode, Dave Asprey interviews sex expert Emily Morse about her book "Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure." They discuss the importance of regular date nights for couples and overcoming shame to talk about sexual fantasies. Emily suggests using the "yes/no/maybe" list as a fun way for partners to explore their desires. Real-life examples show how couples transformed their sex lives by addressing physical and emotional challenges. They also touch on therapeutic appr...
In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dave welcomes Kashif Khan from the DNA Company. Kashif shares his journey in functional genomics and how he unintentionally reversed his biological age by 10 years. They discuss the importance of understanding your genome and its impact on aging. Kashif highlights the DNA Company's approach to genetics, focusing on identifying biological functions and finding personalized solutions. They explore the connection between genetics, habits, and...
In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dave discusses the concept of earthing or grounding, a practice he introduced during the early days of the biohacking movement. He explores the benefits of earthing in reducing inflammation and jet lag. Dave introduces Christie Hardison from Anti Aging Bed, who explains their innovative product that combines earthing, photobiomodulation, and antimicrobial silver technology. The bed cover allows users to ground themselves while sleeping, pr...
We're previewing the 9th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando Florida (June 22 - 24) on The Human Upgrade! In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dr. Jason Sonners discusses hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its connection to scuba diving. He mentions his own experience with scuba diving and the therapeutic benefits he believes it offers. Dr. Sonners also talks about ongoing research with a diver staying underwater for 100 days and predicts changes in hormone levels, DNA m...
We're previewing the 9th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando Florida (June 22 - 24) on The Human Upgrade! Patrick K. Porter, PhD has dedicated his life to studying neuropsychology. For years it was believed that we have a set number of brain cells, that our intelligence quotient is fixed, and that our brains do not change. Dr. Porter’s clinical experience and research told a different story, revealing that the human brain is, in fact, plastic, making it capable of change, improvement, and ex...
America is back on the map as a global leader in stem cell technology, thanks in huge part to these two FDA-conquering innovators. Sean Berman and Kevin Ferber talk about the past, present, and future of stem cell therapy – and where, why, and how to bank your own healthy cells ASAP. Watch this episode on YouTube . Find all the links and resources in the show notes . WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! American Cell Technology: https://americancelltechnology.com/d...
Today’s show gets into DNA, genetic codes, consciousness, energy, and BioQuantum Skincare. Jewels Arnes comes on today's show to make sense of it all and make some cool connections between those things for you. Her expertise includes three decades of energy medicine, vibrational healing, and intensive consciousness work. She pairs that work with creating tangible products, like the BioQuantum Skincare Technology, the Scalar Cosmetic Line, and an EvoStar Quantum App. In this episode, you’re going...
Nayan Patel, PharmD recently published his first comprehensive book, “The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy.” After 14 years of clinical research on the master antioxidant, glutathione, Dr. Patel finally shares how powerful and essential glutathione is to the body’s detox system. He speaks about the various benefits it has with slowing the aging process down, and explains how you can increase your levels naturally. Dr. Patel is a firm believer in providi...
Mario Brainovic is an expert in the science of water, specifically focusing on its ability to transmit energy, frequency, and vibration. With a wealth of knowledge and extensive research under his belt, Mario has dedicated his work to understanding the profound changes that can occur in our biology when we consume water that has been treated with the right frequencies. As the CEO of Analemma, Mario has developed a unique approach to creating positively charged water that can boost our physiology...
Looking for a more balanced and fulfilling life? A life where you prioritize your own self-awareness and holistic wellness? Well, Jason Wachob has the solution to help you achieve optimal health and vitality through a mindful and prioritized approach to your well-being. In this episode, Jason will teach you how to fortify your emotional well-being by fostering social connections and community ties. Enhance the environment through the adoption of regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming t...
Genpo Roshi, the respected spiritual leader with a wealth of experience in Zen practice and personal growth, is back in this legacy upgrade episode. In this episode, you will uncover the wisdom behind Genpo Roshi's views on Zen and meditation on your path towards enlightenment. Master the skills of non-judgmental relaxation techniques to enhance inner peace. Combine the power of deep relaxation, Big Mind process, and koan practice for a holistic meditation experience. Discover the keys to lastin...
What if everything you perceive is just a construction of your brain? In this episode, Anil Seth and Philip Goff explain how our perception of reality is a product of our minds and how it can be manipulated. They also delve into the implications of these findings, and take a dark turn, leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world around you. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of perception and consciousness with our guests Philip Goff and Anil Se...
