The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

You've heard lots on this show about biohacking, longevity, and how to help your brain and body perform better. But what if you could do the same things for your pet? I've spent most of my life with pets and/or farm animals so I’m thrilled to have my longtime friend, Dr. Gary Richter, America's favorite veterinarian, here to tell you all you need to know about biohacking for your pets.Dr. Gary Richter, DVM, is a distinguished veterinarian, international bestselling author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide, and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. He’s also the author of two new books, Longevity for Dogs and Longevity for Cats. Dr. Richter is certified in veterinary acupuncture, as well as veterinary chiropractic, understanding the benefits of both conventional and holistic treatment methods. He also places great emphasis on the well-being of the pet owner, knowing that a sick pet can cause great strain on a person's life.Today, we talk about what supplements your pet should be consuming, how you can regenerate their health, genetic testing for pets, what's coming in the future, the things a lot of people believe about pet diets that are absolutely not true, and a bunch of other stuff from a top expert in the field. All the studies show that having a pet raises your oxytocin. It makes you live longer. It increases heart rate variability. It makes your kids have healthier gut biomes, on and on. Tune in to start learning how to support your pets as well as they support you.00:03:00 — How Long Can Our Pets Really Live?• The truth about vegan cat food • How long cats and dogs can live• Why biohacking pets may be easier than for humans• Why dogs like cat poop• The oldest animals he’s worked with • Physiological differences between dogs and humans • How much it costs to invest in your pet’s longevity• Pillars of aging for pets • The root of genomic instability and suggested solutions 00:16:22 — Nutritional Support & Preventative Care for Pets• What to feed your pets for optimal health• Easy and readily available supplements for your pets• Upgrade Labs: ownanupgradelabs.com• Dave’s experience with electroacupuncture for his dachshund• Documentary: daveasprey.com/heal• Testing you can do for your pet to find out predispositions• How much Vitamin D you need in your pet food00:39:41 — Top Supplements to Support Your Pet’s Optimal Health• Can you and your pet take the same supplements?• What a whole food diet looks like for pets• Benefits of MCT oil for dogs and cats• Read: The Ultimate Pet Health Guide by Dr. Gary Richter• Recommendations for how many supplements your pet needs• Racehorse biohacking• Dr. Richter's supplement list for dog/cat longevity • Read: Longevity for Dogs by Dr. Gary Richter• Read: Longevity for Cats by Dr. Gary Richter• Integrative Veterinary Medicine: ahvma.org• Ultimatepetnutrition.com (Use promo code ULTIMATEHEALTH40 for 40% off)ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/booksUltimate Pet Nutrition: ultimatepetnutrition.com (Use promo code ULTIMATEHEALTH40 for 40% off)Free Resource: Dr. Richter's supplement list for dog/cat longevity Read: The Ultimate Pet Health Guide by Dr. Gary RichterRead: Longevity for Dogs & Longevity for Cats by Dr. Gary RichterRead: The Ultimate Pet Health Guide by Dr. Gary RichterIntegrative Veterinary Medicine: ahvma.orgWebsite: drgaryrichter.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Elo 20231h 3min

Our guest is Jack Dell’Accio, the CEO of Essentia. Essentia has been working on non toxic, organic mattresses for 20 years. Of most importance to Jack is the impact of restorative sleep in terms of recovery from disease, prevention of disease, longevity, and performance. He's funded a bunch of research on sleep quality and has worked directly with health gurus including myself, professional athletes, various teams in the NBA, NFL, MLS, and over 25% of active NHL players on creating healthy sleep performance. Essentia’s organic mattress has been recognized by several internationally renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic’s Well Living Lab, and has been named the #1 foam mattress by Consumer Reports for seven consecutive years. If you're a long time listener or you've read some of my books, you understand how getting a lot of sleep is probably not good for you. If it's more than eight hours, your chances of dying are higher than people who get seven hours a night. The reason I wanted to have Jack on the show today is to go over the latest data on how sleeping on an organic Essentia mattress can improve REM and deep sleep by between 20 and 60 percent. Remember—it's not the volume, it's the quality of sleep that matters. Jack provides actionable data on how to improve the quality of your sleep through ensuring your mattress is supporting you from a biological standpoint, so you can make every minute count. We explore what the organic Essentia mattress is made of and the technology that sets it apart from others on the market. We also share our tips for getting the best quality sleep you can get, and how getting regular deep sleep impacts all other areas of your life.00:02:35 — How Non-Toxic Essentia Mattresses Support Sleep on a Chemical Level• Why athletes aren’t able to sleep well• The number 1 thing impacting your sleep quality • Environmental toxins’ impact on brain metabolism• Why comfort might not be the most important factor in your mattress• Shop: myessentia.com/daveasprey• How Essentia prevents mold in mattresses• Why putting quartz in mattresses is beneficial for blood cell performance• Exploring the science behind quantum effects00:26:34 — Unraveling Sleep Secrets: Longevity, Light & Legislation• Measuring heart rate variability to determine quality of sleep• How long the people who live the longest sleep • True Dark: truedark.com• The implications of the government’s ban on all incandescent light bulbs• Why there’s legislation around what mattresses are made of• The resistance Jack received from chemists in removing chemicals from mattresses• How a decrease in sleep quality can accelerate the rate of aging • The Bulletproof Diet: daveasprey.com/roadmap00:44:40 — Biohacking Rule #1: Prioritize Quality Sleep• The importance of rest for recovery and performance• Sleep: sleepwithdave.com• Mattresses for women versus men• Sleep hacks for temperature management• The specs, content and density of the Essentia Mattress• Upgrade Labs: ownanupgradelabs.com• Biohacking Conference: biohackingconference.com• How to determine if a company’s marketing claims are real or fake• Exposing marketing over substance in the mattress industry• Mold Documentary: moldymovie.com• What Jack is developing to improve people’s wellness through sleepResources:Upgrade your sleep today! Take advantage of Essentia’s Labor Day Sale PLUS use promo code DAVE to get an ADDITIONAL $100 OFF your mattress!Visit MyEssentia.com/DaveAsprey to learn more.Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Instagram: @essentiaorganicmattressYouTube: Essentia Organic MattressTikTok: @essentiaorganicmattressJack Dell’Accio: @jackdellaccioThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Elo 20231h 10min

The environment you live in has the most profound impact on your health and wellbeing, but are you aware of the toxins and pollutants we’re surrounded by on a daily basis? That is why today’s episode is so important. We talk about toxins that are overlooked in your house and what you can do about them. Our guest is Ryan Blaser, the founder and CEO of Test My Home, an environmental company dedicated to improving your health by changing the environment around you. As a functional medicine doctor for your home, Ryan uses his expertise in building biology and healthy home consulting to identify and address toxic sources that could be impacting your health.After a unique personal wellness journey, Ryan founded Test My Home to help others achieve optimal health. He personally experienced the detrimental effects of mold exposure and lead inhalation, which caused unusual and serious health symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, and brain fog. After unsuccessful attempts with conventional doctors, Ryan took the initiative to investigate his home environment and found the source of his health issues. He cured himself and is now sharing his knowledge and experience with the world.The definition of biohacking is to change the environment around you, and inside of you, so you have full control of your own biology. This is a part of core biohacking, and it's one I think a lot of us just don't think about. We take our supplements, we do our cold plunges, we do all the different biohacks, but just cleaning up the environment around you could make a really big difference. So, in this episode you’ll learn about the most common pollutants and toxins in your home, how to identify them, and ways you can mitigate or eliminate their effects.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS, CHECK THEM OUT AND GET YOUR DISCOUNT!5 part healthy home mini course: https://www.happyhome5.com/Test My Home: https://www.testmyhome.com/If booking through the website with TMH's sales team, mention Dave Asprey for a discount!Instagram account for lots of free content: https://www.instagram.com/testmyhome/00:00:17 — The Top 5 Pollutants Indoors & What To Do About ThemRyan’s personal experience getting sick from environmental toxinsMoldy Movie: moldymovie.comThe myth behind green buildingsSolutions for toxic mold exposure in residential buildingsHow to identify mold in the homeWhat you should do if you have a smelly home instead of air freshenersHow important is a gas stove vs. an electric range?How lighting affects us and types of lights to use in your home00:21:30 — Understanding the Dangers of Fragrances, Mold & VOCsThe surprising ingredients in candles and air freshenersHomebiotic spray: homebiotic.com/product/homebiotic-sprayWhat to do when you live in humid environments to prevent moldMeridian Upgrade Labs: upgradelabs.com/meridianTips for dealing with moisture in your homeRecommendations to mitigate carbon monoxide dangersExplaining VOCs and how you can absorb or filter them out The extreme toxicity and effects of formaldehyde 00:42:11 — Sneaky Pollutants: Protecting Your Home from Gas & NoiseSymptoms of a leaky sewer gasOzone pollution versus ozone therapySneaky places you can find surface radiation from nuclear plantsProtecting yourself from small particles Reducing noise stressors in the homeLearning to listen to your body and intuition to identify toxins or stressorsDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Moldy Movie: https://moldymovie.com/The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Elo 20231h 14min

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 pharmaceutical industry for its ongoing role in promoting sickness in many forms, and sing the praises of Do Not Age’s innovative line of products.From deep space to raspberries, detailed biochemistry to FDA politicization, this episode has it all—as Alan wields an informed and inquisitive perspective on all things biohacking, past, present, and future. 00:01:52 — Going to Space: Preparation, Inspiration & Motivation • Alan’s preparation to go to space with Virgin Atlantic • Looking ahead to a total perspective change • Dave’s family background in aerotech • Sending a coffee bean to the moon (maybe)• Exclusive: Interview with Ketone Expert Dr. Richard Veech #29900:08:14 — Avoiding & Counteracting Antinutrients • Remembering their vegan experiences• Dave’s current diet and how he got there• The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey• Liam Hemsworth and oxalic acid• Why you shouldn't eat raspberries • Beef vs. chicken vs. fish 00:14:55 — Becoming a Biohacker: How, When & Why?• Realizing longevity can be extended • Translating scientific papers for the layman • Who paid for the paper?• We Can Slow Down Aging Right Now – David Sinclair, Ph.D. #626• Investing with integrity 00:22:49 — Do Not Age (DNA) Products & Innovation• Long term view on research at Do Not Age• Taking the hacker approach to business challenges • Update on NMN’s status in the US• Importance of guaranteed purity • Breaking down Do Not Age’s resveratrol offering• The role of sirtuins in our body• Resveratrol vs. pterostilbene• Singing the praises of Calcium AKG• Prevention is easier than treatment 00:42:33 — What’s Next? Looking Ahead at Longevity• How long do you think you’ll live?• Artificial intelligence is based on the past, not the future• The rise of collagen peptides• Low cost + high efficacy + data proven• Dosing daily collagen tips • Dave takes a visit to Walmart headquarters • Testing for false product claims on Amazon • How and why to buy the good stuff ResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Do Not Age: donotage.orgInstagram: @do.not.ageFacebook: @DoNotAge.orgX: @Do_Not_AgeThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Elo 202357min

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 benefit to the brain, unpack the power of intuition and where it comes from, meet the monstrous homunculus, and so much more.We also highlight Saba’s most recent projects, Invisi Smart and Ficks Labs, tip our caps to groundbreaking research of the past, and look to a brighter (and smarter) future in this forward-thinking conversation. If you need to feel good about where the world is headed, and who might lead us there, this is the episode for you.00:02:06 — Biohacking the Brain: What are Nanobubbles? • TrueDark anti jet lag glasses• Learning about nanobubbles• Efficient oxygen delivery to the bloodstream• This is your brain on oxygen • Research: Healthy fats and exclusion-zone size• What else can be delivered through nanobubbles?00:09:52 — Letting Intuition Be Your Guide • The marketing vs. engineering innovation death loop • How did Saba Yussouf learn intuition? (Hint: She didn’t)• Why women tend to know the truth• How do you avoid overthinking your intuition?• Galvanic skin response and muscle testing• The brain cells in our stomach • Meeting the homunculus• Science is in your heart, not your brain• What it means to be a scientist 00:24:05 — Realizing the Consciousness of Water • The groundbreaking work of Dr. Masaru Emoto• Why Saba doesn't drink water when processing negative thoughts • Speaking, or singing, positive affirmations to your water• How ice crystals have been shown to react to music00:29:09 — Understanding the Innovation Behind Invisi Smart• An update on titania disinfectant technology • All natural and mineral-based formula • When the world says “no thanks” to disruptor tech• Invisi Smart and pivoting to cleaning up greenhouse gasses• Saving the world one stinky armpit at a time• What is Ficks Labs?• Disruptive deep science meets affordable luxury• The disinformation in modern advertisingResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Invisi Smart: invisismart.comInstagram: @sabayussoufThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Elo 202346min

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 recognizable actors, musicians, athletes, artists, and high-performance business entrepreneurs.Musicians like pop stars Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles and Britney Spears. Actors like Gal Gadot for Wonder Woman 1984; Alicia Vikander, for Tomb Raider; Ben Affleck, for Justice League; and many more.He designed Alexander Skarsgård’s incredible transformation for the lead role as a Viking Berserker in the brand new movie, The Northman. Even with his “celebrity trainer” title (which he doesn’t love), Magnus is quick to say, “It's not who you train, it's how you train.”His Magnus Method training philosophy embraces the “ethos of an athlete.” This all-inclusive approach to performance includes an athlete’s intensity and structure, while also maintaining balance and energy. Time-zone travel, long days of filming, rehearsals, and the constant demands on a celebrity performer’s time means examining all aspects of fueling, rest and recovery. The same applies to the everyday lives of mere mortals.He encourages being open to learning new things and seeking out discomfort so you can grow. “Look at three things,” Magnus recommends. “One, what do I like to do? No. 2, what does my body need? No. 3, what do I want to master or get better at? That should create your weekly programming.”You already know, and Magnus will remind you, that there are absolutely no life shortcuts to being the superhero of your own life.In this conversation, you’ll find out how much time to spend on your workouts (not as much as you think). “What doesn’t happen in the first hour will not happen in the second,” he says frequently. Even for superheroes.Learn more about Magnus Lygdbäck’s journey from hockey player to celebrity trainer.Find out how you can improve your own performance on Magnus’s extensive YouTube channel.Get Magnus’ superhero training programs, nutrition guides, coaching and a community of like-minded people with the Magnus Method app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Elo 202347min

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 interventions, many of which she summarizes in this far reaching, informative conversation. We explore the impact of social media on kids’ anxiety, what parents can do to minimize the mental mess social media can make, and even how to rewire neural patterns it forms. We also dive into the myths of habit formation and how we can break down old habits to form better, new ones. Dr. Leaf’s expertise doesn't stop there. She also gives a comprehensive explanation of the five steps of the Neurocycle, a tool set for self-regulation and changing your internal programming.00:01:32 — The Dangers of Social Media & Minimizing Mental Messes• Giving coffee to kids• Danger Coffee: dangercoffee.com• The mental health crisis kids are facing today• Social media’s role in anxiety in kids• What is a mental mess?• Read: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess• Avoiding a mental mess while using social media• Read: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess• How to teach kids to go deep on topics they’re interested in• The science behind how long it takes to build or change a habit00:27:31 — Habit Hacking 101• The 5 Steps Neurocycle to rebuild neural networks• The myth of building habits in 21 days• Identifying patterns in habit formation for transforming and healing the brain• How the history of habit formation and brain neuroplasticity has evolved over time• The new standard of care and giving hopeful diagnoses• Empowering ourselves to be the driver of our own health00:54:37 — Helping Kids Build Resilience• Curiosity as a tool for building resilience in kids• The importance of learning how to self-regulate• How modeling the Neurocycle can help parents and children manage emotions• Why you should double down on what makes you weird• Teaching kids to question everything to filter out what’s real• Removing bias by connecting with others who aren't your age• Helping kids get good sleepResourcesDave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Read: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental MessRead: Cleaning Up Your Mental MessWebsite: drleaf.comFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafInstagram: @drcarolineleafYouTube: Dr. Caroline LeafPodcast: CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS5 Steps of Neurocycle Can Clean Up Your Mental Mess – Dr. Caroline Leaf with Dave Asprey – #799The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Elo 20231h 27min

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 responsible to people you love every day.Guest John Kim, a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a life coach, cracks his life into two big pieces… split on either side of what he calls “the great divide” of his own divorce several years ago. He did the whole “get a tattoo and a Harley” thing to find his way.He also combined what he learned in therapy school with life coaching and technology to be mobile and create online communities. He became known as an unconventional therapist, seeing clients at coffee shops, on hikes, or in a CrossFit box. He’s built a devoted following of fans who love the frank and authentic insights that he—as “The Angry Therapist”—freely shares on social media. TikTok’s his jam, with over 450K people tuning in for his “shot glass” bits of life wisdom.In his book, written with his romantic partner and fellow therapist Vanessa Bennett, John takes a different (honest, humorous, raw) approach by dissecting his own relationship dynamic to bring clarity to yours. Each part of “IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU: Break the Blame Cycle, Relationship Better” gives you questions to ask yourself and practices to do. It’s a book that pushes you into doing and putting your newfound knowledge to IRL use. Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the Love Lessons (In a Shot Glass) you’ll find in “It’s Not Me, It’s You.”Love is not a battlefield. Your head is. If someone is unsure about you, it’s never worth the investment.Hold love, don’t grab it.Don’t stop believing (be Journey).Love is what teaches us how to live.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Elo 202344min