The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

This episode of Bulletproof Radio revisits one of my favorite varieties of plant medicine, called kava. It’s a plant-based drink from the South Pacific Islands that relieves anxiety, boosts mood and enhances cognitive abilities. It has a pretty impressive resume: Kava is a safe, natural alternative to drugs and alcoholKava offers effects similar to micro dosing psychedelicsWhen humans consume kava, it helps protect the body from all forms of stress (physical, chemical, emotional) I’m talking with Cameron George, a researcher, writer, entrepreneur and the founder of TRU KAVA. He’s been on the show before, Kava Just May Be The Next CBD – #731, so don’t miss that one for a great starter resource! This time, we get into kava’s growing use in the United States, its links to community and social connection, and how it makes an amazing alternative to alcohol.Cameron likes kava as an alcohol replacement, he says because [for the most part] “people who are migrating towards kava are looking for healthier alternatives that are non-addictive, that don't interfere with their faculties and kind of keep them sober, but bring kind of that enhanced sobriety.”Kava lowers the emotional stress system in the brain that is overactive and easily triggered. It increases GABA, an amino acid which is a building block for proteins, and in the brain, kava acts as a neurotransmitter and activates serotonin.“Whenever you talk to the indigenous people of the South Pacific,” Cameron says, “they don't speak of kava in the same context. In the U.S., we just see it as an anxiety relieving herb that helps with sleep and stress and things like that. They speak of it as a spiritual entheogenic medicine that improves the quality of your thoughts, your perspective, induces introspective thinking and allows people to connect with one another.”TRU KAVA sets the industry quality standard by providing the safest and most effective kava on the market. The company offers kava oil and shots, and a new drink that you consume like you would an alcoholic beverage. I’m really excited for you to listen to this conversation, hear us break down some misconceptions and learn how you can experience the benefits of kava. Enjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts.Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.SPECIAL OFFER FOR BULLETPROOF RADIO LISTENERSGo to http://www.trukava.com/ and use code DAVE15 to get 15% off all kava products.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Healing Power of Silver: https://tru47.com/dave, use code DAVE20 to get 20% off sitewide Revitalize Your Mitochondria: https://www.timelinenutrition.com, use code ASPREY10 to get 10% off the plan of your choiceControl Blood Glucose: https://pendulumlife.com, sign up for membership to get monthly supply delivery, use code DAVE20 to save $20 on your first shipment7TH ANNUAL BIOHACKING CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021: https://www.biohackingconference.comDAVE ASPREY BOX: https://daveaspreybox.com/UPGRADE YOURSELF EVEN MORE: https://ourupgradecollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Sep 20211h 11min

Micah Lowe loves all things ozone. So much so that his nickname is the “Ozonaut.”In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’ll find out how ozone therapy improves your body’s intake and use of oxygen and activates your immune system. Micah’s company, Simply 03, develops equipment for people to conduct affordable ozone therapy from their own homes.“So, there’s a whole world of ozone that you can dive into,” Micah says. “There’s ozone for municipalities. There’s ozone for wine making. There’s ozone for pools. There’s ozone for hot tubs. There’s ozone for aquariums, and then there’s medical ozone. They’re all different.You may think ozone is a pollutant, but, in fact, it’s a really strong oxidant that alters your body at a cellular level and helps your mitochondria make more antioxidants. Ozone stimulates growth factors and increases oxygen metabolism. This in turn increases energy and stamina and reduces brain fog. “Ozone is actually similar to exercise in that it signals a pathway called the NRF2 pathway, where it's actually good for you,” Micah explains. “So, this can be good in terms of athletic performance because it'll help people to recover faster. It'll help them to diminish the effects of those workouts that are really tough.”The other side of the ozone equation involves oxygen efficiency. Oxygen efficiency is important for being able to maintain higher levels of cognitive performance and for athletic performance, Micah says. “It's just a fundamental aspect of our lives that we all need.”Simply O3 manufactures high-quality ozone generators, ozone kits, ozone skincare, and accessories. Since there are many kinds of ozone therapy, we cut right to the chase about how Simply 03 works, what makes it special and how to balance it with the rest of your body care and plan for your health.There’s a cosmetic side to ozone, too. Micah co-founded the ozone cosmetic skin care company, Honest O3, with his brother. The company specializes in manufacturing and selling oxygen-rich cosmetics, such as creams and gels. You’re going to get a lot out of this episode’s deep dive into the many benefits of ozone therapy.Enjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts.Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.SPECIAL OFFER FOR BULLETPROOF RADIO LISTENERSLearn how to biohack with Ozone Therapy in less than three minutes a day right from your own home. www.drsozone.com/asprey. WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Keto Bread: https://www.uprisingfood.com/DAVE, use code DAVE to get $10 off the starter bundle. That includes two superfood cubes and a four pack of freedom chips!Light Therapy: https://joovv.com/dave, use code DAVEHigh-Performance Leadership: https://www.humanpotentialinstitute.com/coach-training/ 7TH ANNUAL BIOHACKING CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021: https://www.biohackingconference.com DAVE ASPREY BOX: https://daveaspreybox.com/ UPGRADE YOURSELF WITH Dave Asprey: https://ourupgradecollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Sep 202150min

Take a listen to a few of the world’s most innovative minds in the field of human optimization and biohacking. All will be speaking in person at the 7TH Annual Biohacking Conference, Sept. 17-19, 2021, in Orlando, Florida.This transformative 3-day event, hosted by Dave Asprey and Upgrade Labs, features thought-provoking keynotes, panelists, and Upgrade U and Master U instructors. You’ll find a Tech Playground and fully immersive experiences that push the limits of human advancement, performance and longevity. Here’s a speaker sampling:Vishen Lakhiani: Optimize the brain for prime happiness and performance.Vishen Lakhiani: 10 Laws & Four-Letter Words – #309Dr. Will Cole: Tame inflammation, calm cravings, balance hormones and find food peace.Intuitive Fasting, Metabolic Flexibility & Metaphysical Meals – Dr. Will Cole with Dave Asprey – #796Panache Desai: Be “enough” through the power of insight and energetic transformation.You Are Enough! Find Your Authentic State with Panache Desai and Dave Asprey – #692Don Wood, Ph.D.: Efficient and effective solutions for trauma using modern neuroscience advancements.How to Stay Present No Matter What – Don Wood, Ph.D. – #648Dr. Ted Achacoso: Bringing together AI, tech, human body systems and evolutionary medicine.Mathematics of Consciousness -Your Life as a Video Game. Dr. Ted Achacoso #495Whether you attend in person or are unable to join the conference, try the special conference edition of the DAVE ASPREY BOX. This quarterly subscription box gives you access to biohacking resources that can support you in achieving your health goals and unlocking your potential.Enjoy! Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Manage Your Blood Sugar: www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/dave, use code DAVE10 to get 10% offGet Salty AF: https://drinklmnt.com/dave, from unflavored to classy combos like mango chili to the new watermelonRepair Oxidative Stress Damage: https://eng3corp.com/DAVE/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Sep 202149min

Take a listen to a few of the world’s most innovative minds in the field of human optimization and biohacking. All will be speaking in person at the 7TH Annual Biohacking Conference, Sept. 17-19, 2021, in Orlando, Florida.This transformative 3-day event, hosted by Dave Asprey and Upgrade Labs, features thought-provoking keynotes, panelists, and Upgrade U and Master U instructors. You’ll find a Tech Playground and fully immersive experiences that push the limits of human advancement, performance and longevity. Here’s a speaker sampling.Marcella Madera: A neurosurgeon gives prep tips for calming pre-surgery stress reactions.Radical Regeneration: Neurosurgery Meets Energy Medicine – Marcella Madera, M.D. #582Naveen Jain: What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut. From Inside Your Gut to Outer Space: Moonshots with Naveen Jain #541 or Your Microbiome May be Misbehaving – Naveen Jain #612Jim Kwik: Progressing and advancing beyond what you believe possible. Limitless: How Will Smith and the X-Men Got That Way – Jim Kwik Tells Dave Asprey – #695 Joe De Sena: Get way out of your comfort zone.Spartan Up! with Joe De Sena – Podcast #116Dr. Elizabeth Yurth: Restoring normal metabolic health and strengthening your mitochondria.Trigger Autophagy Without Fasting – Dr. Elizabeth Yurth Talks Spermidine with Dave Asprey – #773Kiran Krishnan and Tina Anderson: Mucosal inflammation, gut lining damage, and repairing your microbiome.Support Immune Health in Two Steps: Modulate Gut Bacteria & Neutralize Inflammation – Just Thrive Health – #677Whether you attend in person or are unable to join the conference, try the special conference edition of the DAVE ASPREY BOX. This quarterly subscription box gives you access to biohacking resources that can support you in achieving your health goals and unlocking your potential.Enjoy! Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Nootropics for Mental Performance: Go to https://neurohacker.com, use code DAVE at checkout to save 15% off your first purchase of Qualia MindNano-Emulsion CBD: https://joyorganics.com, use code DAVE to save 20% off the entire product lineControl Blood Glucose: https://pendulumlife.com, sign up for membership to get monthly supply delivery, use code DAVE20 to save $20 on your first shipmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Sep 202142min

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’ll learn about the different kinds of emotional intelligence and how you can use them to catapult your career and your businessAs a human capital entrepreneur, Caroline Stokes specializes in creating emotionally intelligent organizations, starting with leadership.“I take a broader view and define people leaders as anyone who manages people in any capacity,” she says in her newest book, “Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligent HR Strategies To Save Your Company.” “No matter where you stand in your organization’s hierarchy, I challenge you to embrace the mantle of ‘leader.’ Own your influence. Find where you can do the most good and then do it with all your might.”She’s an executive headhunter, certified executive coach, certified EQ.2.0 practitioner, and CEO of the Canadian company FORWARD. Caroline works with major companies throughout Canada and the U.S. on the need for talent to develop emotional intelligence and resilience in the face of technological advancements.She blends recruiting and emotional intelligence strategies essential to helping companies identify and tackle elephants and acquire and retain key hires―those unicorns. We talk about how those strategies can help your company stand out, stay resilient, and drive growth.“When we do executive search, the organizations will ignore those elephants in their organization because they want these really shiny, super smart, highly unobtainable unicorns to join them,” she says, “But they can't because they haven't reworked the systems within their organizations.”In this episode, Caroline walks us through organizational obstacles, gives easy-to-implement advice, unpacks key emotional intelligence factor, and offers questions for reflection so you can unlock your team's ability to hire the best candidates for the job. Enjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts.Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Personal Nutrition Metrics: A fasting timer, micro/macro tracking, custom health insights and more at https://cronometer.com/asprey. FREE sign-up!Light Therapy: https://joovv.com/dave, use code DAVEControl Blood Glucose: https://pendulumlife.com, sign up for membership to get monthly supply delivery, use code DAVE20 to save $20 on your first shipment7TH ANNUAL BIOHACKING CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021: https://www.biohackingconference.comDAVE ASPREY BOX: https://daveaspreybox.com/ UPGRADE YOURSELF WITH DAVE ASPREY: https://ourupgradecollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Sep 202143min

How’s work working for you?Maybe your normal sources of inspiration have run dry. Maybe you keep getting stuck on the same series of tasks you can’t quite figure out how to do. Or maybe, you feel like no one’s telling you the truth about how you work. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, three experts give you real-time tips on how to level up your career. The truths they share are designed to stimulate many aspects of your career. Steven Herz, Jeffrey Madoff and Kevin Harrington have helped people find not only success, but also passion and creativity in their work.If you like this special episode with Steve, Jeff and Kevin, dive deeper into their expertise by listening to the full Bulletproof Radio podcasts:Embrace Criticism and Don’t Take Yes for An Answer – Steven Herz with Dave Asprey – #745Career advisor Steve Herz sees criticism as a gift and guides you through how you can use that feedback, coupled with authority, warmth and energy (AWE) to get exceptional results. Check out his book: “Don’t Take Yes for an Answer: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results.”Feeling Stuck? 40+ Ways to Turn Your Ideas Into a Career – Jeff Madoff with Dave Asprey – #744Jeff Madoff discusses three stages of creativity, including inspiration, growth and stagnation, and how you can get started and keep the cycle going, despite stagnation. Check out his book: “Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas,”Want to Make Millions? Get a Mentor – Kevin Harrington with Dave Asprey – #743Shark Tank alum Kevin Harrington explains all the ways finding a mentor can accelerate your career. Check out his book: “Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond.”Enjoy! Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Discover Kratom: Go to GetSuperLeaf.com/DAVE for 20% off your entire orderCardiovascular Conditioning: https://www.zona.com, use code DAVE2021 to save $150Track Your Health: https://info.insidetracker.com/dave, save 25%7TH ANNUAL BIOHACKING CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021: https://www.biohackingconference.comDAVE ASPREY BOX: https://daveaspreybox.com/UPGRADE YOURSELF WITH DAVE ASPREY: https://ourupgradecollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Sep 202131min

Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. Enjoy!Here’s the current lineup for episode #14:CBD linked to Alzheimer's preventionReducing stress could reverse gray hair A new device detects bad breathSpirituality found in brain circuitryInflammatory clock of aging determines your "immunological age" EPISODE SPONSOR: Learn more about the benefits of nano-emulsion CBD at https://joyorganics.com. Use code DAVE to save 20% off the entire product line7TH ANNUAL BIOHACKING CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021Dave Asprey and Upgrade Labs host a transformative 3-day event featuring thought-provoking keynotes and fully immersive experiences that push the limits of human advancement, performance and longevity. You will connect with the world’s most innovative minds in the field of human optimization and biohacking. Join the community, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida. https://www.biohackingconference.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Aug 202112min

Let’s not sugarcoat it; both low blood pressure and high blood pressure are bad for you. With either, you can experience an inability to focus, dizziness, heart disease, and other health problems. You want to find a way to stabilize your blood pressure in the Goldilocks zone–just right.Controlling blood pressure is especially important when it comes to heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. There used to be a significant gap between men and women in the incidence of heart disease, but that gap has closed over the past few decades and now women die of heart disease as frequently as men.In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I brought on an expert to talk about Zona Plus. Mackay Rippey serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Zona Health. He explains how the biofeedback device helps you train your own body to change your blood pressure, using isometric exercise. In this kind of muscle contraction, the muscle is tensed and working, but not actively shortening or lengthening. The Zona Plus looks like a joystick from a fighter airplane with a little digital screen on top. That screen gives you immediate feedback.Let's jump right into some of the biochemistry that I found with Zona, Mackay says:“I started with the hand grip. So, 30% is the magic Goldilocks percentage for your grip. So, you need to calculate what your grip strength is in the morning. It can vary from day to day and the optimal is 30%. Now, if you think you can calculate 30% just by knowing what you're feeling, you're sadly mistaken. That's why it helps to have a biofeedback device that tells you, "You're at 30%. Oh, and, by the way, you have to hold it for two minutes." So, if you think you can do that for two minutes, you need a feedback device. It just makes your life a lot easier.”We discuss the effects of pre-hypertension and hypertension on your health, how to manage your blood pressure and how to keep your cardiovascular system functioning properly. We also get into nitric oxide, endothelial cells and red blood cells.Eighty percent of Zona Plus users lower their blood pressure back to normal because Zona makes biofeedback so accessible. It leads to greater cognitive function, clears toxins from your body and more. Consider this hand-held device your cardio biohack. We also talk about the additional supplements you can take to pair with the Zona for faster and better results.And for those of you who may think it’s too early in your life for Zona Plus, that you’ll use it when you’re older, Mackay says to remember this: “Now's the time to start ‘exercising,’ your endothelial cells so that they continue to function well as you increase your age so you're not only living longer, but you're living well as well.”Mackay sees the impact of blood pressure across many areas of health:He co-founded Beyond Protocols, an education accelerator for Functional Medicine practitioners. He formulates supplements for cardiovascular health that reduce blood pressure. He’s operated Mackay Rippey Acupuncture for more than 30 years. He hosts Lyme Ninja Radio, a podcast focused on the challenges and treatment of Lyme disease. And, he’s got a passion for nutrigenomic research.Join us for this important conversation on heart disease, healthy hearts, the blood pressure rollercoaster and some key elements to creating a long healthy life.Note for listeners: I previously interviewed Zona’s CEO, Mark Young. Learn more about Zona’s company history and how the device was developed in episode #601: Get a Grip on Your Blood PressureEnjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts.Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.A SPECIAL OFFER FOR BULLETPROOF RADIO LISTENERSGo to https://www.zona.com and use code DAVE2021 to save $150 off the Zona Plus.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Minerals for Cellular Health: https://www.beamminerals.com, use code DAVE to get 20% offNature’s Nootropic: https://trukava.com, use code DAVE15 for 15% offGet Salty AF: https://drinklmnt.com/dave, try the new watermelon and grapefruit flavors!7TH ANNUAL BIOHACKING CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021: https://www.biohackingconference.comDAVE ASPREY BOX: https://daveaspreybox.com/UPGRADE YOURSELF WITH DAVE ASPREY: https://ourupgradecollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Aug 20211h 1min