The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

If you're frustrated with a system prioritizing profit over societal well-being, this episode is pivotal. Today, we dive deep with Ivor Cummins, a Dublin-based biochemical engineer with a knack for simplifying complex topics.  Based on his personal history of insulin resistance and health struggles, he was able to self-heal through nutrition and a low carb diet. In this conversation, we exami...

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 Ri...

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...

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 de...

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....

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...

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 benef...

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 rese...

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 relation...

Today's episode is an Upgrade Spotlight edition, where we bring someone on the show who has created something interesting. Our guest today is Dr. Myles Spar, a leading authority in personalized performance medicine as an author, teacher, researcher, TEDx talk speaker, advisor to NBA players, and an Ironman athlete.  In today’s episode, Dr. Spar shares the vast range of benefits of Calroy Heal...

Today's episode is a special intervention episode where I work with a member of the Upgrade Collective, my mentorship and membership group, to help them get closer to achieving their health goals. This conversation is all about investigating member Nadya Green’s struggle to lose weight despite following a low carb diet and cycle syncing her eating habits.  Nadya, originally from Russia, has s...

Our guest today is a legendary thinker, author, and philosopher. Ken Wilber has spent decades understanding how humans are all interconnected with each other, decoding through dozens of beautifully written books, how we fit into the greater, massive, picture that is the expanding universe. He's an absolute pioneer, a visionary, and that barely scratches the surface of his work. He joins Dave to ou...

In this episode of The Human Upgrade you’ll meet a holistic neurosurgeon who’s evolving spine care  away  from cutting. Dr. Marcella Madera’s integrative approaches to spine problems pair science with holistic healing modalities. This means  way  better healing for you. Dr. Madera’s innovations in spine treatments include the “Aqua Method,” where photobiomodulated platelet rich...

In this episode of The Human Upgrade you’ll find out how to harness the power of your inner voice to ease anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen your relationship with others.  “The mind is flexible, if we know how to bend it,” says psychologist and award-winning professor Ethan Kross, Ph. D., founder of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan....

Today, on The Human Upgrade, we talk to Steve Revelli about the long history and bright future of using silver nanoparticles as a biohacking silver bullet. Steve's background is in science and education, now serving as the QA Manager at American Biotech Labs, LLC, the brand which produces Silver Biotics—a long-time resident of my own medicine cabinet.  The conversation covers the difference b...

Today, we're delving deep into the importance of dirt, not just as soil beneath our feet, but as a key factor in regenerative agriculture and biohacking. Our guest, Andrea Bemis, is an expert in sustainable organic farming and a passionate advocate for nurturing healthy babies and children. Together, we explore the power of the family dinner and the significance of avoiding harmful chemicals and a...

Today, a dear friend of the show and someone who's disrupted a huge part of the healthcare industry joins us for an informative chat on the critically important oral microbiome—and from a wider perspective—how and why the human body gets sick.  Naveen Jain, founder of Viome—a data company that’s changing the world of health and wellness—goes deep on the latest in anti-aging, what's going on i...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™️...    Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic, visionary and spiritual master who spreads wisdom around the world, clarifies the meaning of karma (no, it’s not a checklist of good and bad deeds) and explains how much you’re in charge of your own karma.  His most recent book, “ Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny ,” breaks down the ways in which kar...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... “Americans are the unhappiest they have been since the Great Depression,” says Dr. Daniel Amen. But he’s determined to change that.  He’s a physician and double board-certified psychiatrist who looks at happiness as a brain function. After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Daniel Amen discovered five primary bra...

If you have all sorts of unexplained health problems in your home, where you work, or where you go to school, symptoms can be very different. One person's gaining fat, another person's always tired, other people have dark circles, emotional irregularity, sudden weight gain, onset of allergies that no one can explain, on and on. In the episode today, you learn the smarter, not harder, ways to deal...

In this special episode of The Human Upgrade LIVE from the 9th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando Florida, Dave speaks Vera Mulyani, co-founder of Astrobiome and Mars City Design. Vera discusses the connection between biohacking and living on Mars and emphasizes the importance of designing the Martian environment to control human biology, taking into account mental health and architectural ex...

In this special episode recorded live from the 9th Annual Biohacking conference in Orlando, Dave dives into the vegan vs. animal protein debate with Max Lugavere and Dr. Amy Shah. They explore the reasons behind choosing a vegan lifestyle, including health, reducing animal suffering, and environmental concerns. Max defends animal protein, highlighting its efficiency and amino acid bioavailability,...

In this episode, Dave Asprey interviews sex expert Emily Morse about her book "Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure." They discuss the importance of regular date nights for couples and overcoming shame to talk about sexual fantasies. Emily suggests using the "yes/no/maybe" list as a fun way for partners to explore their desires. Real-life examples show how couples transformed...

In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dave welcomes Kashif Khan from the DNA Company. Kashif shares his journey in functional genomics and how he unintentionally reversed his biological age by 10 years. They discuss the importance of understanding your genome and its impact on aging. Kashif highlights the DNA Company's approach to genetics, focusing on identifying biological fun...

In this episode of "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey," Dave discusses the concept of earthing or grounding, a practice he introduced during the early days of the biohacking movement. He explores the benefits of earthing in reducing inflammation and jet lag. Dave introduces Christie Hardison from Anti Aging Bed, who explains their innovative product that combines earthing, photobiomodulation, and...