Don’t Die with Bryan Johnson : 1211

Today, we’re unlocking the full potential of your brain—starting with Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint for longevity and brain optimization.

We’re revisiting our conversation with Bryan, the creator of the Don’t Die movement (among many other things), to explore how his groundbreaking approach to brain health and biohacking is reshaping the future of longevity.

First, we dive into Bryan’s mission to make brain monitoring as easy as tracking blood glucose, using his Blueprint protocol to measure and optimize cognitive performance for better health and wellness.

Then, we tackle the deeper side of biohacking—longevity, societal reactions to living longer, and how to handle critics when you’re pushing the limits of human potential.

Finally, Bryan shares his personal journey—investing $80M into brain science, building the Blueprint for optimal living, and discovering the power of community and lifelong friendships for a long, vibrant life. This episode will change the way you think about brain health and the future of humanity.

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Resources:

• Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Protocol: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/
• Bryan Johnson’s Don’t Die Movement: https://dontdie.bryanjohnson.com/
• Bryan Johnson’s Kernel: https://www.kernel.com/
• Bryan Johnson’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bryanjohnson_
• Bryan Johnson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan_johnson_
• Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
• Dave Asprey’s Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books
• Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/
• Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com
• Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live – Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com

Timestamps and Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Bold Claims

00:39 Meet Bryan Johnson: The Neuroscience Pioneer

01:23 Kernel: Revolutionizing Brain Measurement

05:51 Biohacking and Longevity

07:30 Facing Criticism and Staying Resilient

16:06 Media Training Insights

19:49 Personal Reflections and Relationships

34:37 Exercise and Longevity

44:46 Optimizing Brain-Body Interface

45:25 Longevity Hacks and Driving Preferences

45:48 Debating Olive Oil and Saturated Fats

46:52 The Blueprint Approach to Health

48:38 Testing and Metrics in Health

52:22 Testosterone and Hormone Protocols

56:27 Exploring Semen Retention

01:00:44 Body Hair and Aesthetics

01:04:26 Psychedelics and Consciousness

01:08:32 Audience Q&A and Final Thoughts

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