The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey—formerly Bulletproof Radio

Health & Wellness Podcasts

For a decade, Dave Asprey, “the father of biohacking,” elevated what you knew about the capabilities of your mind and body across a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio. Now, he’s evolving it even further in his plan to upgrade humanity. You’re invited to expand your knowledge, explore your own performance and embrace possibility with The Human Upgrade™. You’ll meet bright thinkers and radical doers who push the boundaries of science, technology, personal development, and human performance in every way imaginable. You’ll learn from experts around the world who elevate what it means to be human. Every guest you listen to, every topic you learn about, every new idea you discover on this podcast moves you forward. Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey on this next evolution to upgrade your mind, body and life.

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For a decade, Dave Asprey, “the father of biohacking,” elevated what you knew about the capabilities of your mind and body across a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio. Now, he’s evolving it even further in his plan to upgrade humanity. You’re invited to expand your knowledge, explore your own performance and embrace possibility with The Human Upgrade™. You’ll meet bright thinkers and radical doers who push the boundaries of science, technology, personal development, and human performance in every way imaginable. You’ll learn from experts around the world who elevate what it means to be human. Every guest you listen to, every topic you learn about, every new idea you discover on this podcast moves you forward. Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey on this next evolution to upgrade your mind, body and life.

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English

Episodes

Upgrade Spotlight: Connecting Ketones, Metabolism & Energy – H.V.M.N. : 1018

2/4/2023
H.V.M.N. sponsored this episode. IN THIS “UPGRADE SPOTLIGHT” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…Metabolic biochemist Latt Mansor, Ph.D., joins the show from H.V.M.N. (Health Via Modern Nutrition), where he leads research for the company. He’s an expert in metabolism who consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations. As a key biomarker of metabolic health, ketones are a source of fuel for your brain and body. They’re different from glucose and fat—and more efficient....

Duration:00:44:32

How to Reclaim Feminine Divine Power – Kelly Brogan, M.D : 1017

2/2/2023
… Dr. Kelly Brogan shares why her views often go against conventional thinking—on topics from pharmaceuticals to sex to pole dancing to relationship compatibility. She's a psychiatrist who specializes in psychosomatic medicine and integrative holistic medicine. Her root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms coupled with other support techniques helps women reclaim their divine feminine power. I previously talked with Dr. Kelly on episode #635 about her book, "Own...

Duration:01:22:29

Biohacking for Women: How to Capture Your ‘Spark Factor’ – Molly Maloof, M.D. : 1016

1/31/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…you’re going to learn how to work with your own biology, adapt to adversity, and get resilient AF. Doctor, educator and entrepreneur Dr. Molly Maloof joins the show in person in Austin, Texas, to talk about her debut book, “The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever.” For women biohackers, it’s all about energy—and hormones. “Cycles are exactly why the way guys biohack doesn’t always work for...

Duration:00:59:03

Menopause: What to Know, What to Ask & What to Do – Mary Claire Haver, M.D. : 1015

1/27/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… board-certified OB/GYN and “menopause warrior” Mary Claire Haver, M.D., joins the show to give women a toolkit to manage what comes before, during and after menopause. “When I talk about the menopausal toolkit, HRT is just one small part of what I counsel patients about,” Dr. Haver says. “We talk about nutrition, we talk about exercise, we talk about stress reduction, we talk about sleep, we talk about possible other pharmaceuticals. And of course, we...

Duration:00:56:16

How to Stack Cold Water, Sauna and Breathing to Accelerate Your Metabolism – Susanna Soeberg, Ph.D. : 1014

1/24/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…Susanna Soeberg, Ph.D., a Danish researcher, international scientist and expert in cold and heat therapy for health and performance, explains how you can harness the massive benefits of cold water immersion (winter swimming), sauna, breathing, and your metabolism. When it comes to biohacking, a few things rise to the top and make a pretty big difference in your body and brain. Through her research, Susanna discovered the minimum threshold of cold and...

Duration:01:01:08

How Quantum Energy Raises Your Biohacking to a New Level – Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling : 1013

1/20/2023
Leela Quantum Tech sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…you’ll learn why energy frequencies have such a powerful influence on human physiology. Skeptics take note: science backs this up. Philipp Samor Von Holtzendorff-Fehling introduced quantum energy on episode #809 and its benefits on body function, cellular voltage and chakra energy. He returns to the show with exciting new research that further validates the power of this energy and its frequencies on human...

Duration:01:05:58

How Your Mitochondria Control Your Brain Energy – Chris Palmer, M.D. : 1012

1/18/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…Harvard psychiatrist, researcher and assistant professor Christopher Palmer, M.D., introduces a bold new premise about the root cause of mental illness based on decades of research. Dr. Palmer integrated existing theories and research into one unifying theory—the brain energy theory of mental illness that’s rooted in your metabolism. Through his research, he initially pioneered using a medical ketogenic diet to treat psychiatric disorders. In this...

Duration:00:58:29

Attention Span: How It’s Getting Lost & How to Get it Back – Gloria Mark, Ph.D. : 1011

1/12/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…you’ll meet Gloria Mark, Ph.D., who studies how digital media impacts people's lives. Her research specifically covers how attention is affected by, and has changed, with the rise of the digital age. She’s found that attention span now averages 47 seconds on a screen—and even that’s shrinking. As a Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California-Irvine researching human-computer interaction, Gloria examines how people handle...

Duration:01:05:48

Change Absolutely Everything With One Hack – Robert Waldinger, M.D. : 1010

1/10/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll meet Robert Waldinger, M.D., who leads an extraordinary scientific study on happiness that’s still going strong after eight decades. The study set out to understand human health by what made people thrive. Since 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked two groups of men and their families with the goal of discovering what really makes for a good life. Along the way, thousands of questions were asked, and hundreds of measurements...

Duration:01:16:21

Upgrade Spotlight: How to Fight Zombie Cells and Win Aging – Neurohacker Collective : 1009

1/7/2023
Neurohacker Collective sponsored this episode. IN THIS "UPGRADE SPOTLIGHT" EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’re going to learn about the zombie cells taking up valuable space in your body and how you can clear them out with senolytics. When these zombie cells accumulate (formally called senescent cells), they negatively impact how you age. You may experience symptoms like joint discomfort, low mental and physical energy, poor metabolic health, and diminished muscular response when you...

Duration:00:32:06

Sync Your Body & Mind for a More Vibrant Life – Legacy Upgrade ft. Dr. Andrew Weil : 1008

1/5/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... the new year starts off with a Legacy Upgrade conversation between Dave Asprey and Dr. Andrew Weil recorded live at True Food Kitchen in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Weil’s an internationally known pioneer and leader in integrative medicine. He’s also a Harvard-trained botanist and medical doctor recognized worldwide for his views on living a healthy lifestyle, his philosophy of healthy aging, and his critique of the future of medicine and health...

Duration:00:51:53

How to Simplify Your Intentions and Realize Love – Humble the Poet : 1007

1/3/2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Humble The Poet joins the show to talk about a unique perspective on love. You’ll learn: This Canadian-born rapper, spoken-word artist, poet and international bestselling author began reciting spoken word poetry in coffee shops more than a decade ago. That creative outlet turned into an adventure that crossed genres, mediums and oceans. His style stimulates audiences with ideas that challenge conventional wisdom. His first two books, “Unlearn” &...

Duration:01:02:06

Upgrade Your Energy – Ari Whitten – Best of 2022

12/29/2022
IN THIS “BEST OF” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… … Ari Whitten, Ph.D. (Cand.), CES, PES, explains how to double your energy through improved resilience, cell defense, nutrition and supplementation. In his newest book, “EAT FOR ENERGY: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy,” Ari explains that 5.4 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (the most severe case of fatigue). However, the true fatigue epidemic affects 50...

Duration:01:05:02

Upgrade Your Keto Thinking – Steven Gundry, M.D. – Best of 2022

12/27/2022
IN THIS “BEST OF” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…… Steven Gundry, M.D., explains that ketones aren’t the fat-burning molecules you think they are. Ketones actually work to enhance health, weight loss, and longevity by acting as signaling molecules that stimulate your mitochondria. A cellular process known as “mitochondrial uncoupling” happens. He debunks common myths about keto in his newest book, “Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary New Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits...

Duration:01:31:10

Upgrade Your Eyesight – Claudia Muehlenweg – Best of 2022

12/22/2022
IN THIS “BEST OF” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… natural vision expert Claudia Muehlenweg explains how you can take better care of your eyes and improve your vision. Her work is based in the Bates Method. She focuses on finding the root cause of blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts or surgery that actually can make eyesight worse in the long term. For nearly 15 years, Claudia’s taught eyesight improvement for presbyopia, myopia, astigmatism,...

Duration:01:25:32

Hacking Injury Healing from the Inside Out – Interventions With Dave – Rachelle Copeland : 1006

12/20/2022
In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™… Dave talks with Rachelle Copeland about putting her energy into healing facial injuries and building new tissues—starting with the central nervous system. Rachelle experienced an accident that injured her face, teeth, nerves and jaw. She wants to heal quickly and avoid scarring and long-term damage while also managing the accompanying emotional trauma. This intervention looks at ways to heal and recover both internally and externally, covering...

Duration:00:31:44

How Your Biomes Drive Custom Food & Supplement Solutions – Naveen Jain : 1005

12/16/2022
Viome sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain joins the show in person at the Beverly Hilton to talk about new developments in the human biome—particularly the oral microbiome. Turns out, there may be more density in your gut microbiome, but there’s more diversity in your oral microbiome. Naveen’s company, Viome, built an AI-driven platform that analyzes the interaction between food, your body’s biomes, and your cells from...

Duration:01:07:20

How Gut Bacteria Can Change Your Weight & Metabolism – Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. : 1004

12/13/2022
Pendulum sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…molecular biologist and biochemist Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D., returns to the show with brand new science about your gut. She’s a regular guest because she and her team at Pendulum continue to uncover innovative ways to improve your gut health, your metabolism, your immune system, how your brain works and how long you live. This time, Akkermansia’s back in the spotlight, with more than 300 new studies showing connections...

Duration:00:47:00

Why Youth Mental Health & Suicide Matters to Everyone – Dr. Mark Goulston : 1003

12/8/2022
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ … you’ll find out that kids are killing themselves more often and at younger ages. Suicide prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston joins the show to discuss the very real and very urgent topics of youth mental health and suicide—from pre-teens to teens to young adults. These issues concern everyone, not only families, educators or professionals who connect with young people. Here’s why: Suicide shows up in the top three causes of death in young people...

Duration:01:04:24

How to Do the Work, Meet Your Self and Be Your Most Authentic – Nicole LePera, Ph.D. : 1002

12/6/2022
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn about a new holistic framework for self-healing and how to heal yourself with prompts, tools and actionable tips. Using the tenants of holistic psychology, Nicole LePera, Ph.D., created a different way to reach people and equip them with the tools necessary to heal themselves. Holistic psychology focuses on the mind, body, and soul in the service of rebalancing the body and nervous system and healing unresolved emotional wounds. It’s all...

Duration:00:51:48

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