The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I get into inflammatory responses and the lessons pain teaches us with my guest, Dr. David Liepert.  “COVID is doing damage by overwhelming us and causing uncontrolled inflammation,” he says. “The inflammatory response to COVID is actually somewhat protective. The question is, at what point does it become counter-protective, or even counterproductive, or...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we’re changing up the pace and pausing the coronavirus hustle and flow. I’m going to ask that you take a breath, look around your shelter-in-place environment and really see what matters most to you. Ask yourself, “What if I could feel like I'm making a difference all the time and be paid for that?” My guest Lisa Sasevich believes that inside of every one of u...

This episode of Bulletproof Radio is part two of a special two-part series. ( Catch part one here .) There was a lot to discuss about Covid-19 with Mansoor Mohammed, Ph. D., president and chief scientific officer of  The DNA Company . He’s widely regarded as a pioneer in medical genomics. In part two, we talk about specific genes that make you prone to exaggerated inflammatory viral responses...

This episode of Bulletproof Radio is part one of a special two-part series. There was a lot to discuss about Covid-19 with Mansoor Mohammed, Ph. D., president and chief scientific officer of  The DNA Company . Today’s guest is widely regarded as a pioneer in medical genomics and has been the recipient of multiple academic and industry awards. He’s the holder of several patents in the gen...

Don't miss this special—and slightly longer—episode of Bulletproof Radio. My guest has defied incredible odds throughout her life to accomplish some extraordinary things. Amy Purdy follows a road of her own making—as a motivational speaker, a New York Times best-selling author, a model, dancer and actress—and also the most decorated American Paralympic snowboarder in history. She toured the United...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is a leading voice for change in social and corporate policy to bring greater harmony between work and the rest of life—especially for parents. Stewart Friedman currently is an organizational psychologist and professor of management practice at the Wharton School. He’s an award-winning professor and bestselling author who founded Wharton’s L...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Jamie Metzl, a leading futurist, geopolitical expert, science fiction novelist, media commentator and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. He served in the White House, State Department, and United Nations. In 2019, he was appointed to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) expert advisory committee on developing global standards for the go...

This episode of Bulletproof Radio is a special in-person podcast at the Milken Global Conference in Abu Dhabi with Deepak Chopra. Deepak Chopra, M.D., FACP, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation.  TIME magazine described him as “one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century.” He’s been exploring the intersection of science and spirituality for de...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is known as "the woman who wants to genetically engineer you," and a leading voice for genetic cures. Liz Parrish founded and serves as CEO of BioViva Sciences USA Inc., a bioinformatics company actively working to extend healthy lifespans using gene therapy. It’s looking specifically at how gene therapy works in humans and how regenerative genes...

In this special episode of Bulletproof Radio, microbiologist and geneticist David Sinclair, Ph. D., gives a thoroughly researched perspective on the coronavirus, plus concrete steps you can take and lifestyle changes you can make to potentially lower your own risk. We cover food, fasting and fitness. A range of supplements. The research behind and benefits of a vaccine, the red tape of regula...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He’s spent his career focusing critical attention on brain health, lifestyle and nutrition that maintains health and prevents diseases. We spend time discussing the coronavirus impact on physical and mental health, as well as ways to keep the immune...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’m talking to a guest who thinks, writes, and speaks about intentional living.  Neil Pasricha is known as a top leadership keynote speaker, positive psychology researcher, and international bestselling author of several books, including  You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life . He knows all about...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we take a deep dive into the exciting topic of peptides—what they are, what they do and ideal dosages. We’ll also introduce you to a brand-new mitochondrial peptide that’s being looked at as a global antiaging molecule. My guest is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellow-trained interventional pain medicine physician who graduated in the first-ever...

This episode is going to be about how to hack coronavirus. No, I don't know how to cure it, but we know some things that it does, and here's some thoughts about what you can possibly do about that. It's causing damage to people's hearts in a lot of people, not just lungs, and it seems to do this through increasing inflammation beyond what would be normal, what we call a cytokine storm. Here are my...

In this episode, my guests Tina Anderson, co-founder and CEO of  Just Thrive Health  and research microbiologist Kiran Krishnan have returned with updated research and new developments in how to treat and care for the human microbiome. Tina is a former lawyer who found her life’s work in the field of natural health by creating a unique probiotic supplement company. Kiran is a resear...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’re going to learn a lot about electromagnetic fields, what they are doing to your health, and what you can do about it. “EMFs are invisible to your eyes and exist in a spectrum of frequencies that include radio and TV waves, microwaves, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and radioactive elements,” says my guest, Dr. Joseph Mercola, in his new book,&...

My guest today is a neuroscientist and neuro-nutritionist recognized and respected for her contributions to the fields of brain science, the microbiome, and nutritional genomics.  Dr. Lisa Mosconi is the founder and director of the Women's Brain Initiative and associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. She’s also an associate professo...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Samuel Veissière, Ph. D., who examines social and evolutionary dimensions of cognition, mental health, and human well-being through a variety of projects. He’s an assistant professor of Psychiatry, co-director of the Culture, Mind, and Brain Program, and an associate member of the department of Anthropology at McGill University in Montreal, Qu...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’ve invited a guest who knows a lot about brains. As a physician, double-board certified psychiatrist, professor, and 10-time  New York Times  bestselling author, Dr. Daniel Amen studies brains from the inside out. His clinical focus on studying brain scans has led to new understanding of behavior, brain injuries, and how the brain ag...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’m excited to bring back a guest who regularly appears on Bulletproof Radio because of his functional medicine expertise and his contributions to the health of people around the world. He’s always innovating and pushing boundaries of what’s possible for human wellness. Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, s...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is an entrepreneur, a nutritional expert, and a  New York Times best-selling author of the book “ Glow15 .” Naomi Whittel is recognized as an innovator in the health and wellness industry, and an advocate for clean and safe nutrition.  Naomi cracked the Top 10 all-time favorite Bulletproof Radio episodes and has stayed there since her 2018 i...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dr. Jolene Brighten returns to the show with more wisdom and honest talk about hormones. As an international speaker, clinical educator and medical advisor within the tech community, she’s considered a leading authority on women’s health.  She’s a prominent voice in the field of women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome. As...

BiOptimizers founders Wade Lightheart and Matt Gallant join me on Bulletproof Radio to share exciting new research about magnesium and why you need the right kinds in the right amounts to get all the benefits. Wade and Matt are known fondly as the “we fix digestion” guys. You may know them from their previous Bulletproof Radio episodes:  #515—How to BiOptimize Your Gut & Digestion  a...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, the topic of skin gets to shine. Caring for your largest organ can take many forms. What’s right for you could range from skincare to rejuvenation procedures to lasers or light therapies. It’s all about your individual aging goals.  In this judgment-free show, I talk with skin rejuvenation and anti-aging expert Rachel Varga, BScN, RN, CANS. She’...

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Blake Griffin, a power forward for the NBA's   Detroit Pistons and a six-time NBA All-Star. To stay at the top of his game, he’s dedicated to high-performance training and a healthy lifestyle. “I just naturally enjoy healthy things,” Blake says. “And I think some people don't believe that that's a possibility. But I actually do,...