The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Pedram Shojai is an acclaimed Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Qi Gong Master, herbalist, acupuncturist, and basically a certified badass. Pedram is an ordained minister in the Taoist tradition of Alchemy, and has studied yoga, meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and healing for over 20 years. He uses his vast experience to teach audiences worldwide about philosophy, meditation, Qi Gong, healing, e...

Dave Kalstein is the writer and producer of the hit show, NCIS, and an enigmatic bad-ass. On top of writing blockbuster TV episodes, Dave is also an experienced martial artist in the Filipino martial art, Sayoc Kali: The Art of the Blade. He has also done extensive biohacking with heart rate variability, zen meditation, and neurofeedback, and loves to share the enhanced performance that he has fou...

George Bryan is the co-author of the New York Times Best-selling cookbook, The Paleo Kitchen, and the man behind one of the most popular Paleo food blogs, Civilized Caveman Cooking. A former marine, George turned to Paleo after battling weight issues for nearly his entire life, and now dedicates his time to crafting tasty Paleo recipes, and helping tens of thousands of people discover the joy that...

JJ Virgin is a world-renowned nutrition and fitness expert, and author of the best-selling books, The Virgin Diet, and her newest release, The Sugar Impact Diet. JJ has more than 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, and has worked with some of the top high-performance athletes and a-list celebrities to overcome weight loss resistance. She has been featured in The Wall Street...

Dr. Robert Rowen is known as “The Father of Medical Freedom” for pioneering the nation’s first law protecting alternative medicine, and has used ozone therapy to treat a host of different ailments since 1986. Dr. Robert was trained at Johns Hopkins University and UCSF Medical School, has been board certified and recertified by the American Boards of Family Practice and Emergency Medicine, and also...

Bo Eason is a former NFL player, acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, and an international presence/story coach. He has trained with some of the world’s most brilliant performance and movement coaches, and has logged over 20,000 hours on stage crafting and presenting his personal story. His play, Runt of the Litter, has toured in over 50 cities, and opened in New York to critical acclaim....

Dan Pena is the founder of Quantum Leap Advantage (QLA), a mentoring program that teaches people how to achieve unprecedented levels of success and high performance. Dan is also currently Chairman and Founder of The Guthrie Group, an international investment consortium group, and over his lifetime has helped to found and grow several multimillion-dollar companies. He draws on his experience and su...

David Bronner is the grandson of Dr. Emanuel Bronner, the founder of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, one of the world’s largest personal care product companies to be certified under the USDA National Organic Program. David has a B.A. in Biology from Harvard, and has been president of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps since 1998. He is a board member of both the HIA and Vote Hemp, a contributor to the Huffingto...

Dr. Doug McGuff is an Emergency Medicine Physician, exercise science researcher, and weight lifter. In addition to his work at Blue Ridge Emergency Physicians, P.A., Doug also owns and operates his own gym, Ultimate Exercise, and co-authored the best-selling book Body by Science, along with John Little.   Why you should listen –     Doug comes on Bulletproof Radio to discuss myokines and their rol...

Philip McKernan is a philosopher, international best-selling author, and some say an “enlightened hooligan”. Philip has traveled the world speaking about the importance of overcoming personal obstacles, gaining clarity, and cultivating the confidence to believe in yourself, and has shared the stage with esteemed speakers such as Steven Covey, Richard Branson, and the Dalai Lama. He has worked with...

Brandon Routh is an actor and former fashion model, and has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, however you may know him best from his role portraying The Man of Steel in the 2006 blockbuster film, Superman Returns.   Why you should listen –     Brandon comes on Bulletproof Radio to discuss the impact of the Bulletproof Diet on his family, how he hacks the Hollywood lifestyle, how the Bullet...

Zach Even-Esh is the Founder of the Underground Strength Gym, and creator of the Underground Strength Coaching Certification Program. Zach won Teenage Mr. Israel in 1994 in the first of three bodybuilding competitions, and has since trained hundreds of athletes ranging from youth to Olympic level, and also serves as a consultant for several of the top Division 1 wrestling teams in the US. Zach’s o...

Leanne Venier is an international award-winning artist, engineer, scientist, and an expert in the science of color and light therapy. She serves as Director of Outreach for the Institute for Neuroscience and Consciousness Studies (INACS), and has lectured at organizations such as MENSA on the healing and consciousness-raising effects of color, light frequencies, and art. She began her career as a...

Dr. Jade Teta is an integrative physician, naturopath, and personal trainer with over 25 years of experience helping people achieve their health, weight loss, and fitness goals. He is the founder & CEO of Metabolic Effect Inc., and author of the best-selling book, The Metabolic Effect Diet. He is a regular contributor to many publications, including The Huffington Post, and the Textbook of Natural...

Maneesh Sethi is the CEO of Pavlok, a new biohacking device that helps people change their habits. Maneesh is also the editor-in-chief of the popular blog, Hack the System, a guide to hacking fame, productivity, travel, languages, exercise, and business. He is an experienced biohacker who has become a “famous” DJ in just 90 days, spent a month living in the wilderness for a month with no backpack,...

Dr. Ben Lynch is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, and one of the foremost experts in the MTHFR gene and how it affects your health. Ben is the Chief Medical Officer for SeekingHealth.com, an online resource designed to help people optimize their health, reduce their risk of disease, and protect themselves in a world full of toxins. Ben believes that disease is not something you live with, but so...

Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, speaker, and creator of a blog that has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance: MobilityWOD.com. Kelly founded one of the first 50 CrossFit Affiliate gyms, San Francisco CrossFit, and focuses on performance-based Orthopedic Sports Medicine to help athletes, military personnel, dancers, and average Joes...

The documentary, A Second Opinion, is debuting at Seattle’s AMC Pacific Place 11 this weekend, Fri-Sun 9/19 – 9/21, and Eric & Ralph will be hosting live Q&As there all weekend. If all shows are sold out for the weekend, AMC will take the film nationwide, so this is a make-or-break opening weekend. If you live in the Seattle area, please go see the movie this weekend! Eric and Ralph will give anyo...

Lewis Howes is an entrepreneur, investor, and athlete. Lewis runs a multi-million dollar online media company, and is the creator of the acclaimed podcast, The School of Greatness, a show that aims to help people find their own path to success. He is a former professional football player, two-sport collegiate All-American, a World Record holding athlete, and currently on the USA Men’s National Tea...

David is the author of The Sports Gene, a book that explores the complex factors that make up a championship athlete. David is an award-winning investigative reporter for ProPublica and Sports Illustrated, focusing on hard-hitting pieces about sports science, medicine, and Olympic sports. He co-authored reports, breaking the Alex Rodriguez doping and Jim Tressel NCAA violations scandals, and is on...

The Bulletproof Radio Short Report is a highly condensed show to quickly bring you the most important ways to upgrade yourself and kick ass at life. This week is about hacking your sleep and energy levels with the Sleep Induction Mat. In this episode, you’ll hear about the benefits of the ancient art of acupressure, how to manipulate your nervous system to maximize relaxation, and how to upgrade y...

Melinda Culver is a veterinarian with a PhD in Animal Sciences from Washington State University. She works for ABITEC, a company that specializes in ester chemistry emulating products found in nature to produce high-quality pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, and personal care products, and acts as an advisor to the Horn School for Animal Wellness. Melinda did her dissertation on “The Growth...

Jordan Harbinger is the co-founder of the wildly popular website where ordinary guys become extraordinary men: The Art of Charm. Jordan is a former lawyer turned relationship coach, and is now the co-host of the Art of Charm Podcast, a top-rated show on iTunes. He has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, in Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and Details Magazines, The Huffington Post, and even in Psycholog...

Nina Teicholz is an investigative journalist and author of the New York Times Best-Selling Book, The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet. She is a well-respected food and nutrition writer that has contributed to publications such as the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Economist, and Men’s Health Magazines, and is a former NPR reporter and associate director f...

On this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we have carefully selected the best questions from Facebook, Twitter, and the Bulletproof® Forums for another awesome Q&A! Thanks to you, the listener! Hear a thought-provoking conversation and gain a ton of useful knowledge in this episode about the art of biohacking, nutrition, and… well… kicking ass at life in general! Dave and Zak talk about Bulletproof pe...