The Augmented Life

What can founders learn from elite athletes, and how does coachability translate into venture building? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Ruben A. Austin, founder of All In All, former football player, and serial entrepreneur. From growing up in Düsseldorf to joining an NFL international recruitment program, Ruben’s journey spans continents, careers, and communi...

Can your gut control your lifespan? What if molecules produced by your microbiome could prevent obesity, Alzheimer’s, and inflammation, just by supporting the right immune response? In this episode of The Augmented Life , Michael Tiffany sits down with Dr. Dan Winer and Nicholas Tubach, the team behind Propion , a new science-backed startup exploring the frontier of postbiotics, specifically indol...

Why do some people crush their goals effortlessly while others stall out—even with the same advice? In this episode of The Augmented Life , Michael Tiffany sits down with bestselling author and behavior science expert Gretchen Rubin to unpack what actually drives habit change, happiness, and self-awareness and why cookie-cutter strategies so often fail. They explore the hidden power of sensory exp...

In this episode of The Augmented Life , Michael Tiffany sits down with Adam Greenfeld, Co-Founder at Thesis Nootropics. They unpack the science and strategy behind brain enhancement, from the early Reddit-fueled experiments that shaped Thesis, to the surprising audiences using nootropics today. Adam opens up about dopamine burnout, self-experimentation, how he evaluates if a stack is working, and...

Is your health routine actually making you healthier, or just making you more anxious? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with biohacker and longevity expert Nathalie Niddam to unpack the line between meaningful health optimization and counterproductive obsession. They dive deep into practical longevity, the role of hormones, light, genetics, wearables, and even pepti...

What happens when millions of people take health into their own hands? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Shelby Newsad, biohacker, investor, and principal author of A Biohacker Future, to explore the explosive intersection of AI, gene therapy, neuromodulation, and self-experimentation. Shelby shares what inspired her to write one of the most ambitious pieces of...

Would you outsource your memory if it made you a better friend, parent, or leader? In this mind-expanding episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Dan Siroker—co-founder and CEO of Limitless—to explore how AI-powered memory augmentation is changing what it means to be present, productive, and human. Dan shares the origin story behind the Limitless Pendant, why he still codes a...

What if the most powerful transformation tool isn’t something you add, but something you take away? In this episode of The Augmented Life , performance coach and Optimal Performance Podcast host Sean McCormick joins Michael Tiffany for a no-holds-barred conversation on radical self-experimentation. They dive deep into: • Dry fasting for stem cell release and metabolic reset • Tracking tools like C...

Dr. Robert Lufkin is a medical school professor, bestselling author, and former head of diagnostic imaging at UCLA and USC. But what he reveals in this conversation may shake your faith in the healthcare system he helped build. In this episode of The Augmented Life , Dr. Lufkin joins Michael Tiffany for a radical rethinking of what causes chronic disease and what it actually takes to stay healthy....

What if aging isn’t a slow decline—but an exponential collapse? And what if the key to beating it isn’t “trying harder”—but building an entirely different strategy? In this episode of The Augmented Life , Dr. Jeffrey Gladden (Founder & Chief Science Officer of Gladden Longevity) joins Michael Tiffany to challenge everything you think you know about health, performance, and what’s really possib...

What if AI wasn’t about intelligence at all—but imagination? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Helen Todd to explore what it means to center creativity, community, and well-being in a world increasingly defined by algorithms and automation. Together, they dive into: • Why Helen believes Sam Altman is wrong about the “Intelligence Age” • The case for a new era: T...

What if your burnout wasn’t a mental problem, but a physiological one? Jonny Miller thinks most of us are running modern lives on outdated nervous systems. In this deeply practical and eye-opening episode of The Augmented Life, Jonny joins Michael Tiffany to explore how our nervous system shapes our perception of reality—and what it means to truly upgrade it. You’ll learn: • Why HRV is a signal of...

What if your clone could go to meetings, give speeches, and represent you in multiple cities—all at once? Iliana Oris Valiente did exactly that. In this mind-bending episode of The Augmented Life, Iliana joins Michael Tiffany to unpack what really happens when you build an AI-powered digital twin trained on your voice, your face, your personality—and send it into the world to work alongside you. B...

What does it really mean to feel seen by an AI? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany is joined by Keri Rich, VP of Product at Lucidworks, to unpack one of the thorniest challenges in AI: how to personalize experiences without making users feel stalked. Together, they explore: They also go deep on the unexpected challenges of building agentic products, tuning retrieval systems for...

What happens when millions of people take health into their own hands? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Shelby Newsad, biohacker, investor, and principal author of A Biohacker Future, to explore the explosive intersection of AI, gene therapy, neuromodulation, and self-experimentation. Shelby shares what inspired her to write one of the most ambitious pieces of...

For this special Q&A episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany and his co-founder, Ash Kalb decided to take a break from the usual format and put themselves in the hot seat. Together they tackled some of the biggest, most pressing questions from Fulcra's audience—questions that sit at the bleeding edge of biohacking, personal optimization, and the future of human augmentation.

In this episode of The Augmented Life, host Michael J.J. Tiffany sits down with tech visionary Robert Scoble to explore the cutting edge of human augmentation. From brain-computer interfaces to AI companions, they discuss how technology is reshaping our lives and capabilities. Robert shares insights from decades in Silicon Valley and offers practical advice for navigating our AI-powered future. TI...

In an industry drowning in promotional content and paid advertising, Fitt Insider's founder, Anthony Vennare’s commitment to genuine, transparent coverage of consumer health products stands out. He’s a man of integrity. This episode of The Augmented Life revealed fascinating parallels between Anthony's own personal journey with his health— which included learning how to get to a place of p...

In this conversation, Mindstone CEO, Joshua Wohle, shared this wild insight: Out of 100 people using AI, 10 claim they're experts, 20 say they're advanced, and 50 say they're beginners. The reality? Almost everyone is still a novice. Even the "experts." Here's why this matters: We're witnessing the emergence of an unprecedented productivity divide. Those who truly mas...

After decades of generic health advice based on broad population studies, a new era of highly personalized insights is emerging thanks to the combination of consumer health devices, data science, and artificial intelligence. In this episode of the Augmented Life podcast, Michael Tiffany spoke with Dr. Ajay Bhargava, a scientist and Python programmer, who conducted a fascinating sleep experiment on...

Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos, recently joined us to discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and data empowerment. Drawing from his background as a research engineer at Google X and Waymo, as well as his early career in finance at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Breitman shared his thoughts on decentralization, governance, and the role of technology in reshaping person...

The future of healthcare is not just about better treatments but about better communication, proactive care, and leveraging data to make informed decisions. In this conversation, Dr. Harvey Castro, MD, MBA, shared his visionary insights into how AI is reshaping medicine.

In this episode of The Augmented Life, neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Toker shows us where mathematics meets the mind. Through groundbreaking work with brain organoids and large-scale brain simulations, Toker is uncovering the fundamental patterns that distinguish conscious states from unconscious ones. His research spans from studying meditation's effects on brain waves to investigating how psychedeli...

Mollie Eastman was an entrepreneur who found herself chasing solutions for severe insomnia, collecting ineffective sleeping pill prescriptions from doctors in Croatia, Budapest, and Italy. Instead of accepting this as her fate, she dove deep into understanding sleep for herself. Now running Sleep is a Skill, Mollie has become a leading voice in sleep optimization. Her weekly "Sleep Obsessions" new...

In this episode of The Augmented Life , we sat down with Katey Hassan , a pioneer in the beauty industry with over 15 years of experience at some of the most influential skincare brands in the world. At Nocturnal Skincare , Katey’s focused on breakthrough delivery systems and advanced ingredients, setting her brand apart in a crowded market. Pushing boundaries has been a constant in Katey’s career...