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The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

By: Dave Asprey
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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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Episodes
  • How 5G Affects Brainwaves (and the New Science to Fix It) : 1288

    How 5G Affects Brainwaves (and the New Science to Fix It) : 1288
    Jun 5 2025
    Your brain is under constant assault from devices you use every day. This episode reveals the hidden effects of 5G on brain function, cognitive performance, and nervous system stress, along with the science-backed method that neutralizes the damage. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder of Quantum Upgrade and a former VP at T-Mobile, to explore groundbreaking EEG research that shows how EMF exposure disrupts brainwaves in real time. Philipp shares how new tools are changing the way we approach biohacking, human performance, and energy medicine, and why even hardcore skeptics are paying attention. They break down double-blind studies, ATP production, and real-world EMF mitigation techniques that support brain health, mitochondrial resilience, and recovery. You’ll hear why professional athletes, clinicians, and even animals are benefiting from non-invasive approaches once dismissed as fringe, and how to evaluate what actually works in your own biology. This conversation is essential for anyone focused on biohacking, self-quantification, neurohacking, longevity, functional medicine, Upgrade Labs protocols, and protecting the brain in a wireless world. Whether you’re optimizing your nervous system, improving sleep, or just trying to stay sharp in a high-EMF environment, this episode gives you a toolset to reclaim your state. You’ll learn: • What EEG brain scans reveal after just 30 minutes of 5G exposure • Why ATP production increases in certain energetic fields • How energy fields influence brainwaves, stress, and performance • The connection between EMFs, mitochondrial function, and resilience • Why placebo doesn’t explain these results and what that means for self-tracking • How to use energetic tools alongside Danger Coffee, cold therapy, fasting, and nootropics Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. SPONSORS: - Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order. - Calroy | Head to https://calroy.com/dave for an exclusive discount. Resources: • Quantum Upgrade Website – Go to https://quantumupgrade.io/Dave for a free trial. • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Quantum Upgrade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantumupgrade.io/?hl=en • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 00:54 Intro • 01:18 Resistance to Energy Work • 03:25 Inner Intuition • 04:22 Science vs Experience • 09:12 Quantum Effects on Body • 13:43 Biohacking for Pets • 15:43 EMFs & Quantum Upgrade • 23:39 Explaining Quantum Tech • 27:58 Understanding Frequencies • 28:53 Scientific Proof & Use • 31:07 Brain Support Tools • 32:28 Ethics & Consent • 34:09 EMF Defense & Biofield • 39:07 Meditation & Altered States • 46:59 Performance Optimization • 48:02 Science Catching Up • 50:39 Free Trial & How to Try See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    53 mins
  • Mark Sisson: The Japanese Walking Hack That Outperforms 10,000 Steps A Day : 1287

    Mark Sisson: The Japanese Walking Hack That Outperforms 10,000 Steps A Day : 1287
    Jun 3 2025
    Most people think 10,000 steps a day is the gold standard for health, but it’s outdated, inefficient, and often damaging. In this episode, you’ll discover a smarter, faster way to walk for longevity, fat burning, and total body resilience. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Mark Sisson, bestselling author, primal health pioneer, and founder of Primal Kitchen. With over 40 years at the forefront of fitness and ancestral health, Mark has helped millions rethink everything they thought they knew about cardio, running, metabolism, and movement. He was one of the first to challenge the chronic cardio myth, helped popularize ketosis and fat-adapted performance, and now returns with a new message: walking right, not more, is one of the most powerful biohacks for human performance and aging. They dive into the Japanese walking interval method that outperforms 10,000 steps, and explore the critical link between foot health, barefoot shoes, and the brain-body connection. Mark also shares why he trains just 20 minutes a week, why too much saturated fat might backfire, and why performance should never come at the cost of your mitochondria. You’ll learn how to build muscle and endurance with less effort, how to reverse foot dysfunction with every step, and how to age with strength, intuition, and freedom. This episode hits hard on biohacking, functional movement, longevity, self-quantification, and the real science of walking smarter, not longer. It’s also packed with insights on ketosis, nootropics, sleep optimization, and why perfectionism ruins health gains. If you’re serious about Smarter Not Harder strategies, tuning into your body, and reclaiming your natural performance potential, don’t miss this one. You’ll learn: • Why zone 1 walking beats zone 2 training for longevity • How foot dysfunction leads to systemic breakdown • The hidden brain-glute-big toe connection no one talks about • Why Mark no longer runs or eats ribeyes • The minimum effective dose for strength, mobility, and fat burn • Why perfectionism in wellness is toxic and what to do instead Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. **Go to www.peluva.com and use code ‘DAVE’ for 15% off ** SPONSORS: - LMNT | Free LMNT Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase by going to https://drinklmnt.com/DAVE. -Quantum Upgrade | Go to https://quantumupgrade.io/Dave for a free trial. Resources: • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Mark’s Website – www.peluva.com • Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearpeluva/?hl=en • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 – Trailer • 00:43 – Intro • 01:13 – Mark’s entrepreneurial journey • 04:53 – The rise of health blogging • 05:40 – Why cardio might be hurting you • 17:53 – Foot health and performance • 20:54 – Barefoot and minimalist footwear • 33:30 – Launching PVA Shoes • 42:59 – Diet’s role in foot recovery • 43:38 – Why comfort matters in footwear • 44:12 – Personal footwear hacks • 45:03 – Building a footwear brand • 46:21 – Fashion vs function in foot health • 49:17 – Simple foot strengthening tools • 52:35 – What history reveals about shoes • 58:47 – Walking and brain optimization • 01:06:41 – Protein, aging, and nutrition • 01:19:50 – Longevity and biohacking wins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 60 Days Alone in Antarctica: Amputation, Frostbite, and Lessons from Extreme Suffering | Akshay Nanavati : 1286

    60 Days Alone in Antarctica: Amputation, Frostbite, and Lessons from Extreme Suffering | Akshay Nanavati : 1286
    May 29 2025
    This episode dives into the brutal, mind-altering experience of spending 60 days alone in Antarctica, and how extreme suffering became a catalyst for spiritual awakening, peak performance, and deep inner peace. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with elite adventurer, Marine Corps veteran, and Fearvana founder Akshay Nanavati, who dragged a 420lb sled solo across Antarctica in a brutal test of endurance, fasting, and spiritual transformation. Akshay shares how he used suffering as a tool to transmute PTSD, expand consciousness, and awaken what he calls the “paradox of oneness”—where discomfort unlocks the deepest joy. Together, they explore how cold therapy, isolation, and extreme hardship reshape dopamine, mitochondria, neurochemistry, and the stories we tell ourselves. Akshay’s journey through darkness retreats, trauma healing, and polar expeditions opens a raw and unfiltered look at self-quantification, mental resilience, and human performance at the edge. This episode will challenge your assumptions about comfort, suffering, and what it means to live fully awake. Whether you’re optimizing for longevity, exploring consciousness, or breaking free from invisible scripts, this conversation blends science, spirituality, and hardcore biohacking with moments of unexpected humor and wisdom. You’ll Learn: • How intentional pain resets your dopamine response and boosts performance • Why Akshay chose fasting and cold exposure over nootropics and psychedelics • How darkness retreats and solitude sharpen consciousness and intuition • The neuroscience behind pain, trauma, and transformation • Why true freedom lies in facing discomfort—not avoiding it • How to find God in suffering and create meaning from chaos Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. SPONSORS: - Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. - IGNITON | Go to https://www.igniton.com/ Resources: • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Akshay’s Website – https://fearvana.com/ • Akshay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 – Trailer • 00:58 – Intro • 01:55 – Meeting His Wife Through Intuition • 06:28 – Pain, Dopamine & Neurohacking • 15:19 – The Paradox of Oneness • 21:20 – Darkness Retreats & Mysticism • 34:39 – Constructing Reality • 38:32 – Consciousness & Perception • 39:18 – Polar Travel: Mental & Physical Strain • 40:22 – Calculated Risk vs. Suffering • 43:40 – Trauma as Fuel • 56:26 – Solitude & Self-Reflection • 01:05:45 – Embracing Fear & Building Courage • 01:09:29 – Death, Meaning & Bliss • 01:12:53 – Final Reflections on Purpose See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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Wealth of information from these podcasts. I binge these at work every single day.

Dave is the best

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Dave Asprey says, always learn the most you can so when you do make changes to your health in the best way and the most correct and complete way possible. So don't just listen to only one episode, more research and homework is always needed when trying to add or make changes to your health. The more you know!
I love Dave Asprey! I'm grateful!

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Hi Dave: I have survived life listening to your podcast. I started listening to you a couple years ago, & you bought me back to life. The first episode on analemma you did I immediately bought the wand I think it was October 2022. I take care of plants in office buildings & residents & I thought it would help some of my plants that seem not to take up nutrients from the soil. But it requires too much time to stir the water.
So when this episode came out about the whole house system I ordered it. also rebloom orchids & will use this system for it as well as my dogs & husband. I love the wand but am super excited for the whole house system, I know this will be another Hugh turning point in my life from you. Thank you so much for bringing this information to the world. You make this plant more amazing.


Kathy Dodd Green & Ever Growing

Analemma inspirations in my world

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I am so enlightened by cutting edge research and the years of experience and practice Dave has put in.

Top notch

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Great way to reframe wanting to pack everything in but figuring out what is best for you.

Info everyone needs to know!

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I am so excited to use these ideas and use the equipment and supplements I have already purchased and to tweak and add others. Thank you for this concise and valuable podcast! So excited to share this with loved ones that are stuck and looking for what to focus on next. This is a must listen episode!

Loved this episode! Reminded me and inspired me,!

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I’ve been listening to Dave Aspreys interviews for many years. I recommend his podcasts for anyone actively seeking health education.

Valuable health information!

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