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This video reveals the hidden mistake most people make when fasting that causes muscle loss instead of fat loss. You’ll learn how to flip the body’s fat-burning switch so your fast protects muscle, boosts energy, and actually melts fat. It’s positioned around one of the many solutions Dave did to lose 100 pounds.*** Dave's Biohacking Holiday Gift Guide | Go to https://daveasprey.com/giftguide/ to explore the full guide. ***Thank you to our sponsors! -HeartMath | Go to https://www.heartmath.com/dave to save 15% off.-Generation Lab | Go to http://generationlab.com/, use code Dave20 for $20 off, and see what your body’s really doing behind the surface.*Chapters*00:00 - I used to weigh 300 pounds00:48 - Fasting wrong makes you better at storing fat01:25 - When fasting burns muscle instead of fat02:44 - Muscle: the "organ of longevity"07:03 - Daily habits that sabotage fat burning08:29 - Steps to flip the switch faster10:13 - How to break a fast correctly (critical!)11:45 - The sweet spotResources:  • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)  • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)  • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com  • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com  • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com  • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Connect with Dave Asprey!Website: https://daveasprey.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/X: https://x.com/daveaspreyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybprThe Human Upgrade Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode covers: • Trump Drug Pricing Deals and Access to Longevity Medications New drug-pricing agreements announced under President Donald Trump aim to lower the cost of high-priced prescription drugs through negotiated rebates and pricing pressure on major pharmaceutical companies. Early reporting suggests these changes could affect cardiometabolic and longevity-relevant medications, including GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drugs. Dave explains why the real question is not headline savings, but whether lower prices actually reach patients at the pharmacy counter. He breaks down how affordability shapes real-world access, adherence, and long-term prevention strategies, and why policy decisions can matter more than new mechanisms when it comes to sustainable longevity care. Source: https://longevity.technology/news/trump-sets-new-drug-pricing-deals-with-big-pharma/  • 5:2 Intermittent Fasting Outperforms Daily Dieting on Metabolic Health A controlled study compared three popular strategies in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes: 5:2 intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and continuous daily calorie restriction. All approaches improved weight and HbA1c, but the 5:2 protocol produced larger reductions in fasting glucose, triglycerides, and insulin resistance. Dave explains why periodic restriction can outperform constant dieting, how to structure fasting days without tanking performance, and how to pair intermittent fasting with CGM data and training schedules for better metabolic flexibility and long-term health. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250715043351.htm Full paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-32673-9  • Cocoa’s Theobromine Linked to Slower Epigenetic Aging New research highlighted by Aging-US suggests that theobromine, a bioactive compound found in cocoa, is associated with epigenetic markers of slower biological aging. Dave breaks down what epigenetic aging clocks actually measure, why this finding adds credibility to cocoa’s cardiometabolic benefits, and why most chocolate products cancel out the upside with sugar and ultra-processing. He explains how to think about food-derived bioactives without turning them into hype-driven anti-aging shortcuts. Source: https://www.aging-us.com/news-room/theobromine-from-cocoa-linked-to-slower-biological-aging  • Organ-Specific Biological Age Clocks Predict Disease Risk More Accurately A large Nature study built biological aging clocks for individual organs using blood-based proteomics, showing that organ-specific aging predicts disease and mortality better than a single “bio age” number. Dave explains why you can be biologically young overall but still have an aging brain, arteries, or kidneys, and how this reframes longevity from generic anti-aging to targeted organ protection. He explores how sleep, blood pressure, glucose control, and exercise map differently to different organs, and why precision aging metrics are the future of prevention. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-025-01016-8  • Copper Peptides and the Rise of Skin Longevity Copper peptides like GHK-Cu are moving from niche skincare into serious longevity conversations. Human data show strong effects on collagen synthesis, barrier repair, and wound healing, in some cases outperforming traditional retinoids. Dave explains why skin is not just cosmetic but a key immune and environmental interface, how copper peptides fit into repair-focused protocols, and why cycling repair and stress mirrors smarter approaches to training and recovery across the body. Source: https://www.vogue.com/article/copper-peptides Auro Wellness Copper Peptide with Discount (click on skincare and scroll to Copper Peptide): https://aurowellness.com/pages/dave  All source links provided for direct access to the original research and reporting.  This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want practical strategies grounded in real science and real-world constraints. Dave Asprey translates emerging research, policy shifts, and clinical data into actionable upgrades for metabolism, fasting, biological age tracking, skin health, and long-term prevention.  New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: Trump drug pricing deals, prescription drug affordability, GLP-1 access, cardiometabolic medications, longevity policy, intermittent fasting 5:2, intermittent energy restriction, time restricted eating study, insulin sensitivity improvement, metabolic flexibility fasting, theobromine cocoa aging, epigenetic aging markers, biological age clocks, organ specific aging, proteomics longevity research, brain age dementia risk, vascular aging, copper peptides GHK-Cu, skin longevity protocols, collagen synthesis skincare, evidence-based biohacking news, longevity science updates Thank you to our sponsors!  - HeartMath | Go to https://www.heartmath.com/dave to save 15% off. -Generation Lab | Go to http://generationlab.com/, use code Dave20 for $20 off, and see what your body’s really doing behind the surface. Resources:  • Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://substack.daveasprey.com/welcome • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)  • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)  • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com  • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com  • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com  • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com  Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:19 - Story 1: Trump’s Drug Price Deals 2:33 - Story 2: Fasting Reality Check 4:35 - Story 3: Chocolate and Biological Age 6:11 - Substack Update7:30 - Story 4: Organ-Specific Aging 9:05 - Story 5: Copper Peptides for Skin 11:02 - Weekly Wrap-Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays are when drinking quietly ramps up for a lot of people. More parties, more stress, more excuses, and habits that feel temporary but often aren’t. This episode is for anyone reflecting on their relationship with alcohol, substances, or compulsive habits and questioning whether those patterns are actually supporting the life and health they want going forward. This episode features host Dave Asprey joined by Luke Storey, a motivational speaker, spiritual teacher, and host of the top-rated podcast The Life Stylist, which has surpassed 10 million downloads. Luke is widely regarded as a pioneer in health and wellness, known for articulating transformative principles around spirituality, addiction recovery, and mental, emotional, and physical health optimization. Together, Dave and Luke explore why getting sober and staying sober rarely comes down to willpower alone. They unpack how addiction often shows up as biology, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and learned coping patterns, not just substance use. The conversation expands the definition of addiction to include socially accepted behaviors like alcohol, nicotine, work, scrolling, and distraction. The discussion moves through long term sobriety, discernment around substances, the role of spirituality in recovery, and how people break free from compulsive loops by addressing root causes instead of chasing short term fixes. Nuanced topics like abstinence, nicotine, psychedelics, and altered states are explored with clear boundaries around safety, intention, and stability. You’ll learn: • Why willpower alone fails to sustain sobriety • How addiction is driven by nervous system wiring and trauma • Why socially accepted habits can still be addictive • How to tell the difference between craving and intuition • What supports long term recovery beyond abstinence • Why identity and environment matter more than discipline • How sobriety creates clarity, resilience, and freedom over time Thank you to our sponsors! -TRU KAVA | Go to https://trukava.com/ and use code DAVE10 for 10% off. -Caldera + Lab | Go to https://calderalab.com/DAVE and use code DAVE at checkout for 20% off your first order. -Vibrant Blue Oils | Grab a full-size bottle for over 50% off at https://vibrantblueoils.com/dave. 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 brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: sobriety biohacking, addiction recovery science, how to get sober, how to stay sober, long term sobriety, addiction and trauma, nervous system regulation addiction, biology of addiction, habit loops and addiction, compulsive behavior recovery, holiday drinking habits, alcohol and nervous system, dopamine addiction cycles, stress response and addiction, emotional regulation recovery, identity and sobriety, spirituality and addiction recovery, abstinence based recovery, craving vs intuition, addiction and loneliness, socially acceptable addictions, nicotine and addiction debate, psychedelics and addiction recovery, forgiveness and trauma healing, nervous system healing tools, Dave Asprey sobriety, Luke Storey sobriety, The Human Upgrade addiction episode Resources:   • Luke’s website: https://www.lukestorey.com/ • Dave's Biohacking Holiday Gift Guide | Go to https://daveasprey.com/giftguide/ to explore the full guide. • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today  • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15   • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)   • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)   • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com   • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated  • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com   • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com   Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:45 - Introduction 1:18 - Crack, Heroin, and Early Addiction 5:14 - Pandemic and Addiction 8:34 - Addicted to Negative Thinking 10:22 - Getting Sober at 26 15:12 - Why People Become Addicted 16:34 - Heroin and Cocaine Neurochemistry 18:15 - Nicotine Benefits 26:22 - 12 Step vs Ibogaine 27:36 - Complete Abstinence 33:03 - First Ayahuasca Experience 35:28 - Origins of AA 38:34 - Psychedelics and Trauma 42:36 - Choosing the Right Shaman 48:38 - Dark Forces and Protection 58:09 - Intuition vs Craving 1:05:23 - Healing Order of Operations 1:08:16 - Brain Health Risks 1:09:40 - Hyperbaric Therapy 1:12:21 - Closing and Wrap Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most conversations about longevity focus on tactics. This episode breaks down the biology underneath them. You’ll hear a systems level analysis of how insulin signaling, mTOR, mitochondrial function, inflammation, and nutrient sensing interact to determine biological age, disease risk, and long term human performance. This is not surface level biohacking. It is a deep dive into the mechanisms that actually control aging, metabolism, muscle preservation, and brain optimization, and why most anti aging strategies fail when they ignore these foundations. This all-time classic episode from 2024, has host Dave Asprey joined by Mark Hyman, a practicing physician and one of the most respected leaders in functional medicine. Dr. Hyman is the founder and senior advisor of The UltraWellnessCenter, the founder and former head of strategy and innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, and a long time advocate for treating root causes instead of managing disease. With over 30 years of clinical experience, his work focuses on restoring mitochondrial health, optimizing metabolism, reversing chronic disease, and slowing biological aging using science backed interventions.  Together, Dave and Mark dismantle common myths around protein, carnivore diets, ketosis, fasting, supplements, and longevity drugs. They explain why sugar accelerates aging faster than protein, how mTOR must cycle instead of staying suppressed, and why muscle, mitochondria, and metabolic flexibility matter more than calorie restriction. The conversation also covers nootropics, sleep optimization, neuroplasticity, AI driven diagnostics, and how functional medicine reframes aging as a reversible biological process rather than an inevitable decline.  You’ll learn: • How insulin and nutrient sensing control aging speed • Why mitochondria sit at the center of longevity and disease • The truth about mTOR, fasting, and protein intake • How ketosis and metabolic flexibility protect long term health • Where supplements and nootropics actually fit in brain optimization • Why functional medicine outperforms symptom based care • How AI and advanced testing are reshaping modern medicine Thank you to our sponsors! - MASA Chips | Go to https://www.masachips.com/DAVEASPREY and use code DAVEASPREY for 25% off your first order.  -ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order. -OneSkin | Try OneSkin for 15% off with code DAVE at https://www.oneskin.co/DAVE. 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 brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: longevity biohacking, functional medicine longevity, biological age reversal, mitochondria and aging, mTOR pathway aging, insulin resistance and aging, metabolic flexibility, fasting and longevity, ketosis and metabolism, protein intake and mTOR, muscle and longevity, inflammaging, chronic inflammation aging, mitochondrial dysfunction, nutrient sensing pathways, rapamycin longevity, metformin longevity debate, carnivore diet longevity, sugar and aging, brain optimization longevity, neuroplasticity and aging, sleep optimization biohacking, supplements for longevity, anti aging metabolism, human performance optimization, Dave Asprey longevity, Mark Hyman longevity Resources:   • Mark’s Website: https://drhyman.com/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.  • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15   • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)   • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)   • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com   • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated  • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com   • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com  Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:45 - Introduction 4:49 - Aging as a Treatable Disease 7:50 - The Hallmarks of Aging 14:23 - Nutrient Sensing and Longevity Switches 17:37 - Time Restricted Eating and Autophagy 20:44 - The Four Longevity Pathways 21:49 - Metformin Debate 25:30 - Ozempic and Weight Loss 28:42 - Rapamycin and mTOR 36:23 - Meat, Protein, and Aging 39:46 - Protein Quality and Muscle Synthesis 45:50 - Protein Timing for Muscle Building 48:08 - Metabolic Flexibility 51:32 - Inflammaging 55:26 - Zombie Cells and Senescence See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Try LMNT and get a FREE gift: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?rfsn=5182916.370beb&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_source=daveasprey&utm_campaign=agwp&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=&rfsn_cn=EXCLUSIVE+GIFT+FOR+DAVE+ASPREY%27S+COMMUNITYIn this video, Dave Asprey exposes the hidden reason why people lose muscle tone and mental sharpness as early as their 30s… and reveals the simplest, cheapest powder to reverse the process.Dave walks the viewer through how this powder can directly protect the brain by replenishing cellular energy, restoring ATP production, improving memory, supporting resilience to stress and sleep loss, and slowing age-related decline. He details why most people fail to feel its benefits, the correct science-based dosing protocol, how to avoid stomach issues, and why women need it even more than men. *** Dave's Biohacking Holiday Gift Guide | Go to https://daveasprey.com/giftguide/ to explore the full guide. ***Thank you to our sponsors! • AquaTru | Go to https://aquatruwater.com/daveasprey and save $100 on all AquaTru water purifiers.• BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle.Timestamps00:00 – The Hidden Sleep Switch Nobody Talks About01:35 – The Root Causes of Bad Sleep02:13 – The Invisible Force Ruining Your Sleep03:48 – The Worst Sleeping Positions (and Why)04:30 – Correct Setup for Side and Back Sleepers06:23 – Why Food Timing Destroys Deep Sleep08:29 – The 3-Hour Rule09:33 – The Circadian Rhythm Problem in Modern Life11:30 – The Brain’s Master Clock12:30 – Mimicking Nature with Morning and Evening Light14:20 – Proof That Light Manipulation Works15:05 – How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm Step-by-StepResources:  • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)  • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)  • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com  • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com  • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com  • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Connect with Dave Asprey!Website: https://daveasprey.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/X: https://x.com/daveaspreyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybprThe Human Upgrade Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode covers: • FDA Loosening Supplement Warning Labels The FDA is considering a rule change that would allow supplement companies to include the DSHEA disclaimer only once per package rather than next to every claim. Dave explains why fewer visible warnings could make marketing look more like medical claims, and why biohackers should treat labels as advertising rather than evidence. He shares how to protect yourself now: add one variable at a time, run baseline labs, and rely on data instead of packaging. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-supplements-warning-label-rule-change-rfk-jr-rcna249321  • Quantum Sensors for Early Heart Attack Detection Mayo Clinic is testing a contactless heart-monitoring system called CardiAQ using quantum magnetic sensors and AI noise filtering. The device reads subtle electromagnetic signatures from the heart and compares them to invasive angiography. Dave breaks down why earlier detection of ischemia could shift heart care from reactive treatment to proactive screening — and why building baseline metrics like VO₂max, blood pressure and HRV today will pay off when next-gen diagnostics arrive. Source: https://www.sandboxaq.com/press/sandboxaq-collaborates-with-mayo-clinic-on-novel-cardiac-diagnostics  • Sauna Detox for MicroplasticsEmerging research shows that sweating meaningfully removes plastic-related chemicals like BPA and phthalate metabolites from the body, often more efficiently than blood or urine alone. Sauna use amplifies this effect by increasing circulation, mobilizing stored toxins from tissues, and accelerating sweat-based excretion. When you combine regular heat exposure with reduced environmental plastic contact, you create a powerful detox strategy that targets a chemical burden once thought unavoidable. Dave breaks down how sauna protocols can support toxin elimination, improve cardiovascular resilience, strengthen autonomic balance, and help counteract the metabolic and hormonal disruptions linked to microplastics in modern life.Source: https://superage.com/can-you-sweat-out-microplastics-in-the-sauna/  • Psychedelics and Longevity Biomarkers Bryan Johnson treated a guided psilocybin experience as a structured longevity experiment, collecting nearly 250 biomarkers including CGM, stress markers, HRV and Kernel brain imaging. The experiment revealed a surprising metabolic change: mean glucose dropped 8 percent, variability fell 11 percent, and estimated HbA1c moved from 4.7 to 4.4 — similar to months of metformin but after a single session. Dave explores the emerging idea that neuroplastic events might influence glucose regulation through brain-pancreas signaling, while emphasizing the need for supervised, legal use and proper clinical trials. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/bryan-johnson-trip-on-mushrooms-five-hours-live-2025-12 • A Mitochondrial Protein that Extends Mouse Lifespan Researchers boosted the mitochondrial protein COX7RP and extended mouse lifespan by ~6.6 percent while improving insulin sensitivity, lipid handling, endurance and liver fat metabolism. COX7RP supports formation of mitochondrial “supercomplexes,” improving respiratory efficiency and ATP generation. Dave explains how this reinforces lifestyle levers — strength training, aerobic capacity, stabilizing blood sugar — as tools that likely preserve supercomplex architecture and mitochondrial resilience. Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109082 All source links provided for direct access to the original research and reporting. This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers and high-performance listeners who want practical strategies rooted in cutting-edge science. Dave Asprey translates emerging research into actionable upgrades for your biology — from metabolism and mitochondria to nervous system health, detox, and prevention. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: FDA supplement rule change, supplement warning labels, DSHEA disclaimer removal, supplement regulation risks, quantum cardiac scanner, Mayo Clinic heart attack detection, AI heart monitoring, early ischemia detection technology, sauna detox evidence, sweating out toxins research, BPA phthalate sweat studies, microplastics sauna myth, Bryan Johnson psilocybin experiment, psychedelic longevity research, psychedelic metabolic reset, glucose control psychedelics, HbA1c psilocybin results, continuous glucose monitor insights, mitochondria lifespan research, COX7RP protein aging study, mitochondrial supercomplex benefits, ATP energy output aging, metabolic flexibility longevity, biohacking news update, anti-aging science breakthroughs, evidence-based longevity tools, biological age biomarkers Thank you to our sponsors!  -BEYOND Conference 2026 | Register now at https://beyondconference.com/ -BodyGuardz | Visit https://www.bodyguardz.com/ and use code DAVE for 25% off. Resources:  • Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://substack.daveasprey.com/welcome • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)  • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)  • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com  • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com  • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com  • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com  Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Story 1: FDA Supplement Label Changes 1:43 - Story 2: CardiAQ Heart Scanner 2:59 - Story 3: Saunas and Microplastics 4:58 - Story 4: Psychedelics and Blood Sugar 8:22 - Story 5: Mitochondrial Longevity Research 10:29 - Weekly Wrap-Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode explores how intimacy, desire, and erotic states function as powerful tools for healing, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation. You’ll learn why certain forms of conscious erotic play create genuine altered states of consciousness, not through substances or external compounds, but through the body’s own internal chemistry. This conversation reframes sexuality as a core aspect of health, performance, and emotional resilience rather than something separate from personal development or spirituality. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Kimi Inch is a somatic therapist and educator with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of intimacy, conscious kink, trauma healing, and embodied self awareness. Her work centers on helping individuals and couples access deep states of connection and healing through structured, consent based practices that engage breath, sensation, power dynamics, and presence. She is known for creating safe, grounded spaces where people can explore desire in ways that support lasting nervous system regulation and authentic self expression. Together, Dave Asprey and Kimi explore how erotic experiences trigger specific neurochemical responses including oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins, and adrenaline, and why this internal cocktail mirrors the effects of many psychedelic and somatic healing modalities. They discuss surrender, safety, attunement, and aftercare as essential components of integration, and why unexpressed desire often leaks into leadership, relationships, and performance in destructive ways. You’ll Learn: • How erotic states create real altered states of consciousness through internal neurochemistry • Why intimacy can function as a powerful form of nervous system regulation and trauma healing • The difference between conscious desire and compulsive behavior • How surrender, safety, and attunement reshape emotional and relational patterns • Why suppressed desire leaks into work, leadership, and relationships • What makes healthy power dynamics healing rather than harmful • The role of aftercare and integration in long term transformation • How erotic intelligence connects to vitality, authenticity, and human performance Thank you to our sponsors! -EMR-Tek | https://www.emr-tek.com/DAVE and use code DAVE for 40% off. -Calroy | Head to https://calroy.com/dave for an exclusive discount. -Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order. 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 brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: conscious kink, erotic healing, intimacy and healing, altered states of consciousness, somatic therapy, nervous system safety, erotic intelligence, surrender and intimacy, power dynamics psychology, trauma and embodiment, aftercare and integration, neurochemistry of intimacy, oxytocin bonding, endorphins and pleasure, consent based intimacy, asking for what you want, suppressed desire, authenticity and intimacy, biohacking intimacy, Dave Asprey intimacy, Kimi Inch Biohack Resources:   • Kimi's Website: https://andmorepresents.com/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.  • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15   • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)   • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)   • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com   • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated  • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com   • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com   Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 1:25 - Altered States Through Kink 4:41 - Learning to Receive 12:17 - Play Parties Explained 19:31 - Life Force Energy 26:40 - Desire vs Compulsion 28:23 - The Kidnapping Session 35:53 - Aftercare and Integration 45:35 - Bedroom = Life 52:50 - CEOs and Surrender See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode lays out the blueprint for having healthier children later in life by treating preconception as the most important window for human health. You’ll learn why fertility is not just about getting pregnant, but about building the biological foundation that shapes a child’s brain development, metabolism, immune function, and long term resilience. This conversation reframes infertility as a meaningful signal to pause, repair, and prepare, instead of something to override or rush past. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Dr. Ann Shippy is a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified functional medicine practitioner, and a leading expert in preconception health and fertility optimization. A former IBM chemical engineer, she brings a rare systems-based and data-driven approach to uncovering the root causes of infertility, chronic disease, and hormonal dysfunction. Through her Austin-based medical practice, she has helped men and women restore fertility naturally and conceive healthy children well into their 40s using advanced lab testing, precision supplements, and targeted functional medicine strategies. Together, Dave Asprey and Dr. Shippy explore why childhood illness and infertility are rising at the same time, and how environmental toxins, mold exposure, microbiome imbalances, sleep disruption, and chronic inflammation undermine fertility in both men and women. They discuss the role of mitochondria, circadian rhythms, thyroid health, testosterone, and epigenetics in reproductive health, and why IVF should not be the first step without addressing underlying biological dysfunction. You’ll Learn: • Why preconception matters more than pregnancy for long term child health • How sperm and egg quality act as biological time capsules for future generations • Why infertility functions as a warning signal instead of a random failure • How environmental toxins and mold exposure disrupt fertility and mitochondrial health • The connection between fertility, longevity, and overall human performance • Why sleep, circadian rhythm, and stress strongly influence reproductive hormones • The role of thyroid function and testosterone in fertility and metabolism • When IVF makes sense and why it should not bypass foundational health work Thank you to our sponsors! Dave's Biohacking Holiday Gift Guide | Go to https://daveasprey.com/giftguide/ to explore the full guide.GOT MOLD? | Go to http://gotmold.com/shop and use DAVE10 to save 10% and see what’s in your air.Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order.Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order.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 brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: preconception health, fertility optimization, healthy pregnancy preparation, sperm and egg quality, epigenetic inheritance, generational health, infertility root causes, environmental toxins fertility, mitochondrial health fertility, functional medicine fertility, hormone balance fertility, IVF alternatives, natural fertility strategies, longevity and reproduction, human performance biology, sleep and fertility, circadian rhythm health, supplements for fertility, smarter not harder health, Dave Asprey fertility, Human Upgrade fertility, Dr. Ann Shippy, Ann Shippy MD, Ann Shippy fertility expert, Ann Shippy preconception, The Preconception Revolution Resources:   • Dr Shippy’s New Book ‘The Preconception Revolution’: https://annshippymd.com/the-preconception-revolution/ • Dr Shippy’s Website: https://annshippymd.com/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.  • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15   • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)   • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)   • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com   • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated  • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com   • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com  Timestamps: 0:00 — Trailer 1:45 — Introduction 2:49 — Rising Childhood Illnesses 5:47 — Ann’s Fertility Journey 10:41 — Environmental Toxins & Mold 12:42 — Circadian Rhythms & Sleep 16:42 — IVF Considerations 19:54 — Infertility as a Warning Sign 22:20 — Egg Selection & Biology 26:43 — Men’s Role in Fertility 28:16 — Supplements for Fertility 36:49 — Thyroid & Fertility 42:20 — Testosterone & Fertility 50:40 — Stress & Trauma 53:56 — Spiritual Aspects 59:15 — Relationship Health See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Try TrueDark Glasses: https://truedark.com/?coupon-code=DAVETUBE&sc-page=shopKill your zombie cells with: http://www.qualialife.com/davenadYour brain has a built-in switch that controls deep sleep but for most people, it’s turned off.In this video, Dave Asprey exposes the hidden factors blocking your deep sleep. He shows how small changes to posture, meal timing, and lighting can reactivate your brain’s sleep control center so you sleep deeper, recover faster, and wake up refreshed, all in 6.5 hours a night.*** Dave's Biohacking Holiday Gift Guide | Go to https://daveasprey.com/giftguide/ to explore the full guide. ***Thank you to our sponsors! • ECHO Water | Go to http://echowater.com/dave and use code DAVE10 for 10% off your ECHO Flask.• AirDoctor | Go to https://airdoctorpro.com/daveasprey and save up to $300 on Air Purifiers.Timestamps00:00 – The Hidden Sleep Switch Nobody Talks About01:35 – The Root Causes of Bad Sleep02:13 – The Invisible Force Ruining Your Sleep03:48 – The Worst Sleeping Positions (and Why)04:30 – Correct Setup for Side and Back Sleepers06:23 – Why Food Timing Destroys Deep Sleep08:29 – The 3-Hour Rule09:33 – The Circadian Rhythm Problem in Modern Life11:30 – The Brain’s Master Clock12:30 – Mimicking Nature with Morning and Evening Light14:20 – Proof That Light Manipulation Works15:05 – How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm Step-by-StepResources:  • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)  • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)  • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com  • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com  • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com  • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Connect with Dave Asprey!Website: https://daveasprey.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/X: https://x.com/daveaspreyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybprThe Human Upgrade Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you want more time, better energy, and a calmer mind, this episode gives you a blueprint for achieving it. Host Dave Asprey talks with entrepreneur Jonathan Swanson, who explains how delegation functions as a powerful form of biohacking that frees cognitive load, improves sleep quality, protects your mitochondria from chronic stress, and opens space for longevity, brain optimization, supplements, fasting, ketosis, and the full Human Upgrade approach. Jonathan shows how eliminating low value tasks can reclaim hours every day and upgrade your human performance far more than people realize.  Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Jonathan Swanson is the Founder and Chairman of Thumbtack and Athena, two global companies he scaled to more than one thousand team members each. He has raised over seven hundred million dollars from leading investors including Sequoia Capital, Google Capital, and Blackstone. At Thumbtack he built one of the top marketplaces for local services. At Athena he created an elite academy for executive assistants and leadership development. Jonathan also served in the West Wing for the President’s chief economic advisor, giving him rare insight into time leverage, decision making, and performance under pressure. Jonathan breaks down why overloaded to do lists elevate stress hormones, reduce neuroplasticity, interfere with recovery, and sabotage longevity goals. He explains how removing decision fatigue improves metabolism and cognitive function, how AI can accelerate human support instead of replacing it, and why even small forms of leverage increase ambition, resilience, and overall life satisfaction. Jonathan shares real examples from scaling billion dollar companies, building global teams, managing his own health routines, and designing systems that create more time for family, recovery, and meaningful work. You’ll Learn: • Why leverage comes before ambition, not after, and how that shift changes what you believe is possible in your life • How Jonathan went from 16 to 18 hour days and polyphasic sleep to becoming a “time billionaire” through ruthless delegation • The cardinal sin of delegation, why doing it yourself feels faster at first, and how that belief traps you in busywork • The stages of delegation, from single tasks to projects to goals to “clairvoyant delegation,” where you first hear about a task when it is already done • How to start at any budget level, from using AI as a starter assistant, to hiring directly on global platforms, to working with a fully trained Athena EA • Practical ways an assistant can support biohacking, sleep optimization, supplements, lab tracking, family logistics, and even creative life projects • How to build trust, set boundaries, and protect security when you work with remote assistants who have access to sensitive parts of your life• Why human plus AI assistants beat AI alone, and how the next generation of support will supercharge human performance instead of replacing it • How to think about your hourly rate so you stop doing tasks that kill your metabolism, focus, and long term longevity Thank you to our sponsors! -BEYOND Conference 2026 | Register now at https://beyondconference.com/ -BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle. -Essentia | Go to https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade. -Generation Lab | Go to http://generationlab.com/, use code Dave20 for $20 off, and see what your body’s really doing behind the surface. 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 brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: time leverage, personal delegation, executive assistant training, Athena assistant, cognitive load reduction, decision fatigue relief, daily workflow optimization, biohacking time freedom, human plus AI support, inbox offloading, calendar management, task automation, overwhelm reduction, founder performance, global talent recruitment, delegation ladder, clairvoyant delegation, lifestyle efficiency, home logistics support, entrepreneurial time scaling Resources:   • Athena Website: Go to https://athena.com/upgrade for a generous discount! • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.  • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15   • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)   • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)   • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com   • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated  • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com   • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com   Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 1:30 - Introduction 2:44 - From 18 Hour Days to Delegation 6:42 - Dave’s EA Journey 10:43 - Overcoming Shame 12:21 - Finding Trust 15:00 - Delegation Options 18:20 - Never Lift a Finger 22:32 - Clairvoyant Delegation 27:58 - Human + AI Future 30:42 - Security and Boundaries 43:10 - Creative Uses 47:24 - Night Watch 51:37 - Do Less, Do More See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.