The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’ve invited two experts who know a lot about plants and how plants interact with our cell biology. We discuss the exciting new discovery of a molecule called Urolithin A that’s a breakthrough in mitochondrial health. Urolithin A promotes mitochondrial function, muscle strength and longevity.  Navindra Seeram, Ph. D., is professor and chair of t...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest Lisa Wimberger was struck by lightning at age 15 and lived. That lightning strike set in motion a grand mal seizure disorder that she lived with for the next two decades and ultimately influenced her life’s work with neuroplasticity. The seizures became life threatening, but that condition inspired her to find ways to protect and rebuild her body and...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Dr. Phil Wolfson, the creator of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. He shares his vast knowledge about the benefits of ketamine, and other healing chemicals like mushrooms or MDMA, as a treatment for depression, PTSD, addiction and other conditions. Dr. Wolfson leads patients through psychedelic psychotherapy sessions, guiding them through their past...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I dive into an intriguing discussion about trauma with my guest, Rachel Yehuda, Ph. D. We touch on what her latest research is uncovering about the role epigenetics plays in trauma and how to identify signs of trauma in your own life.  “Trauma affects everybody,” Rachel says. “Having a traumatic event will definitely change you in some way in terms of how...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we take a look at how and why food allergies affect so many of us. Conquering mine has helped me immensely on my Bulletproof journey and I want to share a conversation that could help you do the same. Dr. Kari Nadeau is considered one of the world’s leading experts on food allergy, and is the author of the new book “ "The End of Food Allergy, featuring Immunot...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph. D., CEO and co-founder of Pendulum Therapeutics . We explore exciting new discoveries in the body’s gut microbiome and discuss how Pendulum is disrupting what we know about probiotics. Pendulum uses biological and computational insights into the microbiome to develop solutions for health and disease conditions.&nbsp...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Dr. Edward Group, founder of the Global Healing Center . We talk about why disease and longevity begin in the gut and ways to keep your gut healthy through processes you’ve probably never heard of before.  He’s “educating people on the root cause of disease and how they can clean up their external environment and how they can clean up their in...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’m welcoming back Hal Elrod to talk about the importance of setting yourself up for success with a morning practice and exciting news about the live experience of his documentary debut on Dec. 12, 2020, “ The Miracle Morning Movie .” “How you start your day is arguably the single most determining factor in the day that you live,” Hal says. “How you start your...

In this special Thanksgiving episode of Bulletproof Radio, I wanted to bring things back to center with a focus on love and community after the wild year of change and stress we’ve had. Giving and receiving love is one of the most important ways we can be better humans. “Beyond our national identities and loyalties, beyond our political sympathies and ideologies, beyond our religious and spir...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I asked Rachel Hollis to come on the show today to talk about the new book she wrote during the pandemic.  “Didn’t See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart” captures the pain of the past year and offers ways to look at the lessons and growth, then move through it to something new.  “2020... what a year, right? Rach...

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 #5: Oxidative stress makes your cells change color. Mount Vesuvius preserved an ancient brain for us to study. Exercise produces a liver enzyme that strengthens your brain. Being positive prev...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we’re going to take a dive into wearable tech. And while you’ve heard a lot about tech that can help biohack your physiology on Bulletproof Radio over nearly 800 episodes, this one has a unique blueprint. It’s a mood ring for your mind. What you want to do is actually change your biology and you can use data to do that. You also can use wearables that directly...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we’re talking about ways that you can take charge of your own health data and measure what you want, when you want with at-home testing paired with a data-science app. My guest is Lola Priego, founder of  Base . She got frustrated with a personal health challenge and used her extensive tech background, medical training and creative problem solving to find...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Dr. Jason Fung, a Canadian nephrologist known as a pioneer in intermittent fasting in a clinical setting. He’s co-founder and chairman of  The Fasting Method . He’s now turned his attention to cancer with his new book: “ The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery .” A completely new and fascinating concept of cance...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is a seeker with a success story. And that story includes creating a weighted blanket that will change the way you sleep. After 15 years searching for fulfillment through her career—in politics, publishing, finance and start-ups, Elizabeth Grojean detached from life in the city to look within. She headed to Bali where she focused on meditation, yoga,...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Pedram Shojai, O.M.D., a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Master Herbalist and acupuncturist. We talk about his new book, “ FOCUS: Bringing Time, Energy and Money into Flow ” and how you can bring your attention in line with your intention to get the life you want. Pedram is a  New York Times  bestselling author of “The Urban Monk” and fou...

Psychedelics Offer New Solutions for Social Isolation – Dr. Julie Holland with Dave Asprey – #757 In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest today is psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist Dr. Julie Holland. In her newest book, “ Good Chemistry: The Science of Connection, From Soul to Psychedelics ,” she explains why we need connection, how we’ve lost it, and how we might find it again. She bel...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dr. Vivek Murthy and I talk about a topic that often doesn’t get talked about – loneliness. People often don’t know how to define it; they just know they feel it. Sometimes people are afraid to admit it. It also harms people’s health, productivity, and happiness. I was intrigued by Dr. Vivek Murthy’s book “ Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Lydia Denworth, author of “ Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bon d.” Our discussion explores how friendship influences the human experience and contributes to our health, especially in this time of social distancing. In fact, friendship is as important as food and fitness. Throughout human history, f...

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 #4: Sheep brain waves offer clues about human brain wave activity. New materials protect from EMFs. We know sperm are strong swimmers, but the way they swim is a bit wonky. Sorry, your dog doe...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Dr. Dale Bredesen is a globally renowned expert in neurodegenerative diseases. His work has been inspired by the notion that Alzheimer's as it is currently known is "not just preventable, but reversible."  He’s currently the Chief Science Officer (CSO) of Apollo Health and a professor at UCLA. Dr. Bredesen was on the show on episode #522 where...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’re going to find out how, why and what to do about your oral health so you can not only have whiter and stronger teeth, but a better immune system, better skin and less of a chance for internal disease. My guest is Trina Felber (RN, BSN, MSN, CRNA), the creator and CEO of Primal Life Organics, an all-natural health product company that specializes in oral...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’re going to find out just how much your voice influences your life. People make value judgments about you within three seconds of hearing your voice. You may not even realize how much it’s affecting your career or your personal relationships.  So, we’re going to biohack your voice! I’ve invited Roger Love on the show because he’s one of the world’s le...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’re going to learn how to breathe. And the person who’s going to explain it is my guest James Nestor. He’s a San Francisco-based science journalist, author, surfer, free diver, adventurer, and speaker. His new book, " Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art ,” takes on a topic that we all take for granted. So why is the topic of breathing so fascinating? Appa...

To Bulletproof Radio listeners: The audio on this particular episode is not our usual quality due to technical difficulties on an international connection. We ask for your understanding, as we didn't want to delay bringing this awesome guest to you. In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Wim Hof, aka, “The Iceman.” Wim holds multiple world records for his feats of endurance and exposure...