The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Nature’s Nootropic: https://trukava.com, use code DAVE15 to get 15% offNAD+ for Brain Health: https://innovativemedicine.com/DAVE and save 20%Support Immune & Digestive Health: https://justthrivehealth.com, use code ASPREY to get 15% offIN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...…you’ll learn that one of the major life upgrades you can make includes your relationships. Personal development expert Gary John Bishop doesn’t buy into mainstream notions of what makes a happy relationship. Not 50/50 effort, not compromise, not molding yourself into what your partner wants. It’s just you and some hard truths.What this episode is not about;Blame or providing communication tipsHow to change or cope with your partner and personality types Healing past trauma or understanding fear of commitment Instead, you’ll get the ingredients to creating a real, lasting and profound connection with another human being.“There's some, again, cold truths that you have to face and then really have to start to take on,” he says, “but in a way that it's not always going to go your way. You're not always going to get this thing flowing the way you would want it to go, but your job is to keep bringing yourself to this phenomenon in a way that's consistent with you, who you are, what you're about. And powerfully managing all that you might do to undermine it.”Gary, the New York Times bestselling author of the Unfu*k book series, uses an “urban philosophy” approach that’s both simple and enlightening. In his latest book, “LOVE UNFU*kED Getting Your Relationship Sh!t Together,” he puts the focus on relationships. “The quality of your relationships dictates the quality of your life,” he says in “LOVE UNFU*kED.” This conversation gets right to the heart of what you can do to make changes that stick in all areas of your life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Huhti 20221h 6min

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Gifts for Mother’s Day – or Any Day: Give the sensation of a hug, deep relaxation and better sleep: https://balooliving.com/dave, use code DAVE for a special discountHealth Upgrades with Custom Lab Testing and Your Own Data: https://get-base.com/DAVE, use code DAVE to get 20% off your first month of membershipMeat Sticks, Apple Cider Vinegar and More Good Stuff: https://paleovalley.com/DAVE, use code DAVE to get 15% off your first orderIN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...You’ll be part of a candid conversation about choice and freedom. And, why it’s important to be able to make a living in your chosen line of work without restriction or judgment. That’s just part of being a better-performing human.Guest Allie Rae, a wife, mother, retired nurse and Navy veteran, shares her unusual entrepreneurial journey within the adult sex entertainment industry. It may be a different topic than you expect on this show, but it’s a look at innovation opening up alternative ways of doing business outside restrictive Big Tech.She’s CEO of a brand-new online adult platform called WetSpace. You may have heard about or know of the OnlyFans platform. WetSpace is similar, but not direct competition. Allie Rae saw a problem with payment systems and banking restrictions and set out to find a solution.“At this point, this is no longer a hobby, it's a business for me,” Allie Says. “And as any business in any industry, you want to protect your business and provide stability and have long-term prosperity.”We get into some cool topics:Why Allie Rae created WetSpace;How cryptocurrency fits into her plans;The influence of Big Tech; andHow advocacy—not regulation—can guide the growth of the adult sex industry.Today’s show looks at personal choice and freedom—both yours and other people’s. It challenges stigma, advocates for better systems of work, and supports creativity and business acumen.it's important that we think about both sex, because that's one of those big things that nourishes us, and also think about what's going on in the world around us, that environment that controls your biology.It matters that you’re able to choose what to do to and with your body, your energy, and your time. You get to choose to live your values—and so does everyone else. Even if you don’t agree. Being kind and respectful goes a long way in creating communities that allow you to be the highest performing human you want to be.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Huhti 20221h 9min

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...… Dave talks with Diane Closser about weight loss resistance. You’ll find out how unexpected and insidious factors–both internal and external–may be affecting your body systems. That dysregulation can cause your body to hold onto excess weight. Diane Closser knows a lot about chemicals. She’s a chemist by profession and works as a Certified Lubrication Specialist and Certified Reliability Leader at a Division of General Motors.She also has a personal history of mold and heavy metal exposure, e.g., bought fixer-upper 1972 house, played with Mercury as a kid, worked as a wet bench chemist analyzing heavy metal production products, and worked in tire industry.She’s been on a journey to wellness for several years that’s included a search for real health solutions. There have been some wins: In 2020, she became particularly sensitive to chemicals, perfume, and laundry detergent. She says that ozone therapy cured her of her sensitivity and reversed her autoimmunity. And some setbacks: Her health deteriorated when husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2011.She also had her house treated with Chlorine dioxide; did low-dose allergen therapy and low-dose immunotherapy; and completed chelation therapy. Through it all, she’s experienced a frustrating weight loss resistance. She says she’s “been on every diet and med known to man” since her teenage years. Now in her mid-50s, she’s looking forward to a retirement that includes sailing and bringing tap, jazz, and ballet classes to senior citizens around the country. She wants to improve her health and have the energy to make her plans a reality.In this “Interventions With Dave” episode, Dave and Diane look at her health concerns through a new lens. They examine possible causes of her inability to shed excess weight and discuss actionable next steps. Calorie counting Eating too little Environmental toxinsChemical sensitivitiesMold OzoneHistamineMast cellsMetal toxicity and chelation therapyBrain fogThyroidTestosterone in femalesMycotoxinsDetox pathwaysCollagenNote: The "Interventions With Dave” recommendations are designed to help you upgrade yourself and your biology so you can perform better at everything you do. They are not, however, a substitute for advice or treatment by a trained medical professional that may be needed for specific health conditions, illness or injury.Listen to the Interventions With Dave series and don’t miss the “Links & Resources” section below for specific information. Hacking Thyroid, Autoimmunity & Aging #918Hacking Inflammation #915Hacking Your Gut Microbiome #908Hacking Menopausal Weight Gain #904Hacking Eyesight #895See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Huhti 202243min

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Get Grounded with Better Foot Function: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/daveasprey, use code ASPREY20 to get 20% off your first order and access to the VHealth Barefoot Movement online coursesMattress Temperature Tech: https://www.eightsleep.com/dave, use code DAVE to save $250 on the Pod ProIsometrics for Cardiovascular Health: https://www.zona.com, use code DAVE2022 to get $150 off the Zona PlusIN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...…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 howyou 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.

22 Huhti 202248min

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Support Immune & Digestive Health: https://justthrivehealth.com, use code ASPREY to get 15% offMeat Sticks and More: https://paleovalley.com/DAVE, use code DAVE to get 15% off your first orderTrigger Autophagy: https://spermidinelife.us/dave, use code DAVE25 for 25% off your first month’s orderSPECIAL OFFER FOR BULLETPROOF RADIO LISTENERS: Go to https://justthrivehealth.com. You’ll find their new line, Joot, and their new Just Calm probiotic for stress management and mood support. Just Calm features the proprietary “psychobiotic” strain BL 1714™ combined with brain-nourishing B vitamins. You’ll also find other products that tackle gut health and inflammation. Use code ASPREY to get a 15% off discount.IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...…you’ll learn about a strain of probiotics called psychobiotics. This strain shows promising effects on stress relief, anxiety, mood, sleep and other important gut-brain axis connections.Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, Ph.D., explores the human microbiome and how it functions so you can have better gut health. He has an extensive research background in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology. His particular expertise lies in gut commensal spore bacteria microbiology.He’s been a guest on the show before to educate listeners about probiotics and the connections between your microbiome, inflammation and immune function. This time, he’s sharing exciting research about a probiotic strain that’s tackling the gut-brain axis, called Bifidobacterium longum 1714™.Kiran says, “One really important message that I want people to really wrap their heads around and understand when we're talking about the gut-brain axis is, of course, the gut. A healthy gut is incredibly supportive to the brain. It supports the brain in a number of really important critical functions like recovery, for example, or production of serotonin and dopamine and all these important neurotransmitters, but on the other end of the spectrum, an unhealthy gut is not only not supportive, but it's arguably one of the most toxic things for the brain.”Big topics covered in this episode include:Basic mechanisms by which the gut microbiome can influence neurochemicals and brain inflammationThe gut-brain connection as it relates to stress coping and mental healthHow cortisol and interleukin 6 drive stress response and inflammation in your whole bodyVariables that can cause a breakdown or dysfunction in the psychobiomeTherapeutic interventions, including psychobiotics that can help correct gut-brain axis dysfunctionKiran’s great at explaining the science so you clearly understand what the studies mean and can apply new knowledge to your own biology. He also partners with Just Thrive Health on product research and development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Huhti 20221h 1min

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Mattress Temperature Tech: https://www.eightsleep.com/dave, use code DAVE to save $250 on the Pod ProHealth Upgrades with Custom Lab Testing and Your Data: https://get-base.com/DAVE, use code DAVE to get 20% off your first month of membershipVascular System Protection: https://arterosil.com/DAVE/, save up to 45% a 3-pack to protect your blood vessels from vulnerable plaque.IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...…you’ll learn how nature, human health, and climate activism interconnect. Emma Loewe, environmental journalist and senior sustainability editor at mindbodygreen, joins the show to share how nature can restore all aspects of your health. You’ll find out how you can reap the benefits of specific nature landscapes, wherever you live or roam.You’ll come away from this episode with: Tips on how to combat stress, anxiety and burnout by being outdoors.Actions you can take to conserve the landscapes you care about.Mindset shifts that will change the way you think about the climate crisis.In her new book, “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us,” she’s researched the ways eight distinct nature landscapes improve your physical, mental and spiritual health. Parks & GardensOceans & CoastsMountains & HighlandsForests & TreesIce & SnowDeserts & DrylandsRivers & StreamsCities & Built EnvironmentsEmma shares research-backed ways to explore nature now and protect it for the future, including SRT (stress-reduction theory). This theory says that humans are hardwired to relax while looking at environments that have extensive views, areas to retreat, and essential resources like shade and water.“Return to Nature” also offers:Mindful exercises you can do in short or long chunks of time that allow you to fully experience nature when you’re in it. Additional resources about the eight natural landscapes Emma writes about.Nearly 30 pages of research references! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Huhti 202255min

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Kickstart Autophagy: https://timelinenutrition.com/DAVE, use the code ASPREY10 to get 10% off any planIsometrics for Cardiovascular Health: https://www.zona.com, use code DAVE2022 to get $150 off the Zona PlusBusiness Growth With SEO: https://www.stephanspencer.com, get a FREE consultationSPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS! Go to https://get-base.com/DAVE. Use code DAVE to get 20% off your first purchase.IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...… you’re going to learn about the engineering it takes to build a health data app. You’ll find out how data science, mathematics and predictive analysis look at how biomarkers impact overall wellness. At Base, your own data, along with deep expertise from an advisory board of functional medicine doctors, inform the algorithms. This means you get a distinctly personalized prescription on how to manage your health concerns.Guest Lola Priego, founder and CEO of Base, is an experienced software engineer and former medical student on a mission to help people better understand what is going on in their bodies. She possesses a unique combination of skills to do just that.She studied medicine before transferring to engineering at the Technical University of Madrid and earned a master’s degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Illinois Institute of Technology. While struggling with her own health problems, she identified major pain points in the healthcare system like lack of access to personalized health data. She created Base to solve this issue with a data-driven approach that also provides actionable diet and lifestyle recommendations. Base gets to the root cause of health concerns through analyzing biodata like hormones, nutrition, and vitamin deficiencies to get to the core of why you feel “off.” Base provides testing options that usually are not available at a primary care doctor’s office (they’re often only offered by specialists). Convenience is built into the lab testing process. Base’s blood and saliva tests gets to the root of issues like stress, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog. Here’s what Base and its accompanying app offer you so you can take control of your own biology and make meaningful life changes:Regular testing tells you what’s going on with your biology.Your own data informs recommendations on how to improve your diet, stress, energy, sleep, and sex drive.You can track your results over time, get help from a team of online experts, and set specific health goals.Because it’s your own health data, there are privacy issues at play you have to know about. Lola explains that security and privacy are built-in design features at Base.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Huhti 202258min

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Strengthen Your Back, Align Your Spine: https://bodyaline.com, use code DAVE100 to save $100 Health Upgrades with Custom Lab Testing and Your Data: https://get-base.com/DAVE, use code DAVE to get 20% off your first month of membershipControl Blood Glucose: https://pendulumlife.com, sign up for membership to get monthly supply delivery, use code DAVE20 to save $20 on your first shipmentIN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...… natural vision expert Claudia Muehlenweg shares interesting knowledge and practical solutions about how you can take better care of your eyes and improve your vision. In this longer episode, You’ll discover ways you can improve your vision through natural methods that start with root causes in your body, including nervous system regulation.You’ll explore bodywork, breathwork, rest, light and movement healing methods.You’ll find out the essential Dos and Don’ts for good eyesight.You’ll get practical suggestions for things you can do right now to offset the effects of screen time.You’ll learn how you can keep your vision sharp throughout your life span. After working to improve her own eyesight, Claudia founded Holistic Vision LLC to help others. Her work is based in the Bates Method. She focuses on finding the root cause of blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts or surgery that actually can make eyesight worse in the long term. She’s been teaching eyesight improvement since 2009. Her methods can improve presbyopia, myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, and eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. She also helps people restore clarity after corrective surgeries like LASIK have worn off.Her experience as a yoga teacher brings together complementary practices like myofascial release, breathwork and bodywork that greatly influence holistic vision care and natural vision healing methods.SPECIAL OFFERS FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS!Step 1: FREE 5 Day Training “See Better in Just 5 Days” April 11-15, 2022. Click here to register.Step 2: FREE “See Clearly Without Glasses or Surgery!” live workshops. Choose one date: April 18, 20 or 22, 2022. Click here to register.Step 3: “Naturally Clear Vision” 10-week online holistic vision improvement program. Click here to register-waitlist only.Just want a freebie? “10 Habits for Happy, Healthy Eyes.” Get the guide here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Huhti 20221h 24min