#398: The Dopamine Biohack | Brain Chemistry, Motivation & Testosterone Secrets Revealed With Lucas Aoun

Today, I'm joined by Lucas Aoun, from Australia, supplement formulator, and self-described human guinea pig. Lucas and I dive into his personal journey from working behind the counter at his father's pharmacy, to experimenting with early nootropic formulas, and ultimately becoming a sought-after educator in the world of biohacking.

Episode Timestamps:

Podcast introduction and guest welcome ... 00:00:00

Lucas Aoun's journey into biohacking ... 00:04:13

Innovative supplement formulation and teacrine ... 00:10:00

Dopamine's role in motivation and productivity ... 00:32:09

Bioindividual supplement responses and AI in health ... 00:17:00

Alcohol alternatives and social nootropics ... 00:39:52

Optimizing exercise timing and performance ... 00:48:49

Testosterone, thyroid, and men's health fundamentals ... 00:53:01

Diet diversity: carnivore, vegan, and healthy fats ... 00:59:19

Catwaba Pure: origins, benefits, and uses ... 01:13:12

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