The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Today is a long-awaited show with none other than Bryan Johnson, an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and professional rejuvenation athlete on a mission to discover the next evolution of humankind. While Bryan is well known in the longevity space, I’ve been a fan of his work for years because of his neuroscience background.  Bryan started a company called Kernel, which makes devices t...

Coming to you live from Austin, Texas, I can’t wait for you to meet Dan Freed—a man who’s journeyed from the hot kitchen of high-end cooking to the frontier of brain improvement. Dan’s the founder and CEO of Thesis, a company that's revolutionizing the way we think about our brain's potential, and his journey is one of resilience and innovation.  Picture this… A kid struggling with focus thro...

Cynthia Thurlow  joins the show to talk about how intermittent fasting can help women change their body, metabolic system and brain function. She has tips for women at all stages: from active menstrual cycles to perimenopause to menopause. Cynthia is a Johns Hopkins-trained nurse practitioner and functional nutritionist founded and serves as CEO of Everyday Wellness Project. She holds a Maste...

Dive into a captivating exploration of human biology and connection—erotic blueprints. Discover four primal drivers: fear, food, friends, and fertility, with a unique focus on fertility in this episode. Miss Jaiya, a leader in somatic sexology, sheds light on the intimate realm of human relationships and pleasure. As an award-winning somatic sexologist and creator of The Erotic Blueprints® Framewo...

I am excited to chat with a longtime friend who is a fellow expert in how to make your brain work better. Jim Kwik is an absolute wizard when it comes to maximizing your brain's potential. We go way back, over a decade, and I can vouch for his incredible expertise in the realm of cognitive enhancement. He also has just released an expanded addition to his best-selling book, Limitless, where he del...

Today’s guest is nothing short of a modern-day Willy Wonka for Generation X. He built a billion-dollar ecstasy business in the '90s and did not end up behind bars. That's a story you've got to hear. Our guest today, Shaahin Cheyene, not only dabbled in the wild world of herbal ecstasy but also managed to stay out of trouble despite being investigated by seven attorney generals. And get this, he wa...

I’ve been eagerly looking forward to this conversation with a dear friend and a true luminary in the realm of relationships and personal development, John Gray. for quite some time. You probably recognize his name as the author of the famous book, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.  But what's especially exciting is how John has evolved his insights to address the changing dynamics betw...

Today's episode delves deeper into the captivating world of quantum field therapy and the power of intention, featuring the renowned Lynne McTaggart. Lynne, known for her books "The Power of Eight," and “The Field” offers groundbreaking insights into the profound impact of group intention. The discussion unravels the significance of the number 8, explores the mechanics behind Lynne's intention exp...

How about we have a conversation with one of the most spiritually influential living people on earth? Yes, you heard that right!  Today's guest was bestowed with this honor by Watkins MindBodySpirit, and if that's not impressive enough, AgeNation awarded him a Life Achievement Award. Today, we have the incredible privilege of sitting down with a true luminary in the world of spirituality, hea...

Today, we delve deep into the world of cybernetics and the potential cyberpunk future with a true pioneer and a living legend in the field, Kevin Warwick. As an Emeritus professor at Coventry and Reading Universities, Kevin is celebrated as the world's first cyborg, earning him the moniker: Captain Cyborg. In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Kevin Warwick, who became a cyborg ove...

Today, we talk about one of my favorite biohacking topics: hormones. Starting way back before I first had kids, I’ve studied hormones as they relate to fertility – leading to the first of just a few books over the years, The Better Baby Book. And it's been an area of passion ever since because hormones also control your mood and your energy levels and your happiness. So I wanted to invite Dr. Fran...

Today, let's delve into a topic often overlooked but crucial for our overall health: our skin. Over the past decade, I've started seeing our skin as more than just a protective layer; it's a major organ, just like our liver or heart. Its health goes beyond appearances – it profoundly influences our biology and well-being. Today, I welcome Carolina Reis Oliveira, the founder of OneSkin, a skin heal...

In this episode of The Human Upgrade my guest fits right into the podcast transition to The Human Upgrade because he gets into the grittiness of what humans can do to level themselves up. No. 1  New York Times  bestselling author Robert Greene shares science-backed knowledge about human nature. You know you want to be more powerful, more in control and excellent at what you do. Robert’s...

Let’s explore the mind-bending subject of quantum biology with Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus on gut health, autoimmunity and psychoneuroimmunology. A respected author, speaker, health advocate, Dr. Clinton has been on the front lines of health and wellness for over 15 years, helping people overcome the very health challenges I once grappled with in my younge...

Remember the days when we believed in one-size-fits-all diets? Well, thankfully those days are behind us. Today's episode is all about the crucial shift towards personalized nutrition. Our guests, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers, are no strangers to the show. They're also the authors of The Ultimate Nutrition Bible, a monumental resource that unlocks the secrets of crafting a di...

About ten years ago, I began working colostrum into my product development efforts – seeing its game changing nutritional value for exactly what it was, well before the mainstream sank its teeth into it. Today’s guest has the experience and intellect to take us deep into the science behind it. Dr. Sarah Rahal, MD – the brainchild of ARMRA – is a double board-certified pediatric neurologist with ex...

Friends, it is my great pleasure to introduce Vani Hari, aka Food Babe, someone I've had the privilege of knowing for nearly a decade. She is a relentless advocate for clean, safe, and wholesome food. She has dedicated herself to a tireless campaign aimed at eliminating harmful ingredients from our food supply, particularly in the United States, where food standards can sometimes be shockingly low...

In this episode, we're broadcasting live from Toronto with Dr. Adeel Khan, a leading figure in the field of gene and cell therapies. Dr. Adeel Khan, who holds an M.D. and is a Canadian Board Certified Physician, specializes in regenerative and cellular medicine.  He is also a recognized authority as a key opinion leader for The American College of Regenerative Medicine, the foremost advocate...

Today, we cover something that everybody wants at some level or another—muscle. If you want to live a long time and you've fallen for the plant based nonsense science that's out there to sell more Froot Loops, well, you're heading in the wrong direction from a longevity perspective. The cold, hard truth is that skeletal muscle mass drives longevity. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon joins the show today to flex...

In this episode of The Human Upgrade - anesthetist and researcher, Mark Harper, M.D., Ph. D., shares how the power of cold-water practices can treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, arthritis, migraines and other health conditions you may be experiencing. Despite all the attention cold water swimming and immersion has gotten in recent years—thank you, Wim Hof—the scientific community hasn’t taken it ver...

Every 13 minutes, a woman dies of breast cancer. And this unnecessary epidemic affects men, too. Today, you’ll hear a fascinating interview with a woman on a mission to empower people to do more than just survive breast cancer, but become radiantly healthy; Dr. Toni Galardi.  She's not only a holistic psychotherapist with a PhD in psychology, but a remarkable individual who cured herself of b...

In today's episode I’m reuniting with someone who has had a profound impact on my journey as a biohacker, Rollin McCraty, the director of research at the HeartMath Institute. Rollin specializes in the physiology of emotion, and his research explores how emotions impact cognition, behavior, health, and global interconnectivity. I first encountered Rollin nearly two decades ago during my t...

In today’s episode, we tackle longevity, exploring workouts optimized for hormones, and dive deep into a crucial quality we all need a bit more of—resilience (or as I like to call it, equanimity). It's about more than just being tough; it's about the ability to maintain your chosen mental and emotional state, no matter what life throws your way. I’m excited to introduce Tony Horton, a name many of...

Who doesn’t want more radiant skin? Not only is our skin our largest organ, but it influences our confidence and how we connect with others. That’s why I'm excited to be sitting down at my Austin, Texas studio with skin expert and longtime friend, Rachel Varga.  Rachel is a double board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist, having performed over 20,000 procedures since 2011. She was one of th...

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Gad Saad, a professor of marketing at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. More significantly, Dr. Saad has spent a decade as the research chair in evolutionary behavioral sciences and Darwinian consumption. Beyond his extensive research and academic accolades, Dr. Saad reaches out to a broader audience, sharing his insights through his pop...