The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ...   … you’ll learn about shamanism, “spiritual minimalism” and how traditional healing arts connect so profoundly to the natural world. This conversation also explores distinct themes of consciousness, the soul, and deep respect for plant medicine and Ayahuasca ceremony.  The guest, Shaman Jorge Hachumak, is a Peruvian of Spanish descent who’s mad...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll find out about the relevance of shamanism in a modern world and why high performers are turning toward shamanic practices to get ahead. The show’s guest, Manvir Singh, Ph. D. , is an anthropologist at the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse, France. He studies universal or near-universal cultural practices, including music, shamanism, and wi...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll find out how your imagined future directs your behavior right now, rather than your past. You’ll learn how to manage threats to your future self, recognize truths about your future self, and how to take steps to be your future self. You’ll also gain strategies you can start using today for creating and becoming exactly who you want to be in...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …a legacy upgrade conversation with Byron Katie will have you digging deep into the work of fine-tuning your mindset. Her keystone practice, The Work, allows you to access the wisdom you already hold inside you. She explains it as a process to “clear the mind.” You’ll ask yourself four questions and apply them to a specific problem you’re facing. Going th...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... ... you’re going to find out how to cook differently using an innovative kitchen appliance, Brava , that’s got some cool features that will get you excited about making your meals at home—always a good idea! First—what Brava is  not . The Brava countertop cooking oven isn’t a microwave, isn’t a toaster oven, and isn’t a convection oven. Instead, i...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll learn how whole body vibration works and the many ways it benefits your physiology. It’s the nexus between energy and life, says Tony Molina, a performance optimization expert. “ This biohack helps you burn more calories,” he says. “It helps you increase strength and reaction time. You can improve skin and circulation, bone density, pain rel...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …you’ll learn about the critical role metabolism plays in your body’s energy and performance. Important new science findings about human metabolic health shows how you can change your metabolism. To help you make these changes, this episode gives you practical tips and tools for measuring your metabolism and ways to manage it effectively. Guest Micha...

In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...​ 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. Tattoos can help monitor your blood pressure  Device that protects against head injuries  Upgrading your avocado toast Ways to manage the harmful aging-inflammation duo  Pee recycl...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ...   … you’ll find out why aging and stress are the major contributors to neurodegenerative diseases in your lifetime, what you can do to stave off the effects, and how you can kickstart your brain into functioning at a way higher level. You’ll also learn about: BDNF  (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) and ways to increase it Options for how...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …two psychiatric research pioneers open up about the benefits people experience from psychedelic treatments. From mental health conditions to crucial social connections, there’s a dose and approach that can work for you and with your own brain chemistry. Psychiatrist and psychotherapist  Dr. Phil Wolfson , creator of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy,...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …Dave’s travels take him to Amsterdam where he talks with psychic psychologist Joy Martina about intuition, hypnosis and joyful learning. Here’s some of the “how-to’s” you’ll learn about in this episode: How to find the right hypnotist for you How to identify three common misperceptions about hypnosis How to tap into your own intuition and tune into...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …  Swedish journalist Johan Anderberg joins the show to talk about how he captured a rare moment in his country’s history during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. His book,  “ The Herd: How Sweden Chose Its Own Path Through the Worst Pandemic in 100 Years ,”  explains this unique time. In it, he gives a fly-on-the-wall account o...

In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...​   … Dave talks with George Hanna about how to get better deep sleep. George says he’s been a health and fitness buff for most of his life. Now in his early 60’s, he’s adopted much of the biohacking lifestyle, including sleep hacks. Yet, deep sleep continues to elude him. He and Dave get into factors that could be messing with his circadian rhythm...

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 i...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ...   …two of the most adventurous people on the planet share what they’ve uncovered, faced and learned through exploration of the planet’s deepest waters. From discovering the Titanic to cave diving in places untouched by any other human, Bob Ballard and Jill Heinerth took risks, dove into fear, and came up for air with tremendous new knowledge. Combine...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …a legacy upgrade conversation with Paul Chek delivers the goods on how to improve your physical, emotional and mental performance. He lays out what it takes to get into  your  optimal state—including a higher state of consciousness.  For more than 30 years, he’s used a unique, integrated approach to treatment and education. Paul gets back...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …two spiritual masters continue discovering new layers of and models for human experience. This combined episode covers aspects of consciousness, conscious agents, biodynamics, emotional body energy, the Enneagram, homeopathy and much more. Deepak Chopra ,  M.D., FACP, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformati...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... ...you'll learn some surprising lessons sorrow and longing can teach you about creativity, connection and love. You’ll find out why longing isn’t passive—as most people think—but actually “momentum in disguise.” Author Susan Cain combines research, the stories of others, and memoir to explain how sadness can be your superpower. “Bittersweet...

In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...​ 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.   How a gene interferes with memory linking in the brain. How fearful memories are seared into your brain. How a new device stimulates the vagus nerve to help people learn a new language. Ho...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... …two food experts explain the many ways your food choices influence your body systems—and what you can do differently to improve your gut function, energy and performance. Here’s a look at how essential amino acids and the right proteins can keep inflammation at bay and keep your metabolism humming. Teri Cochrane, CN, CCP ,  went down the research ra...

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In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...​ … Dave talks with Lisa B. about the frustration she’s experiencing with her health conditions. She says she lives a healthy lifestyle and does the “right things” and still struggles with chronic low energy. Her kids often say, “you never feel well, mom.” She agrees but finds it difficult to explain why.  Now in her early 50s, she’s had panic attacks a...

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IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...   … you’ll get tips about how to lead a brain healthy lifestyle and how to keep perspective along your own entrepreneurial journey.  Activism, acting and entrepreneurship are wired into Patrick Schwarzenegger’s DNA. He thoughtfully balances each passion through his work as an Alzheimer’s advocate, actor, investor and food founder. ...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... … you’ll learn how your cells, mitochondria, immune system, sleep patterns, inflammation, nerve growth pattern, and energy levels all benefit from mushrooms. These fungi are full of compounds and nutrients that your body will love. There’s a whole lot of science behind this now. In this special podcast edition, you’ll hear how two mushroom experts are stu...