In this special Asprey Archive episode from 2023, we talk to Shaahin Cheyene.

Today’s guest is nothing short of a modern-day Willy Wonka for Generation X. He built a billion-dollar ecstasy business in the '90s and did not end up behind bars. That's a story you've got to hear. Shaahin Cheyene, not only dabbled in the wild world of herbal ecstasy but also managed to stay out of trouble despite being investigated by seven attorney generals. And get this, he wasn't even 18 when he pulled off these daring feats.

Shaahin's story doesn't stop there. Since those days, he's become an Amazon expert, successfully selling nootropics and a variety of other products on the platform. He's also a filmmaker and author of the book, “Billion: How I Became the King of the Thrill Pill Cult.” 

From Fleeing Iran at the age of five to being homeless and living out of his car, Shaahin's journey is nothing short of remarkable. It's safe to say he's one of the most interesting individuals I've had the pleasure of interviewing. 

We dive into Shaahin's captivating journey, exploring his transformation from a young criminal to a thriving entrepreneur. You’ll also learn about what went into his groundbreaking herbal ecstasy formula and how he managed to get his business off the ground. Along the way, we discuss the challenges of navigating the bureaucracy of big government, the importance of seeking help when needed, and the valuable lessons Shaahin learned from building and eventually exiting his herbal ecstasy empire. 

We also delve into how he managed to run a nine-figure company selling on Amazon, the mindset benefits of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training, the power of curating ideas, and how you can strategically leverage podcasts as an entrepreneur. Join us on a ride you won't want to miss.

(01:47) How Shaahin Became the King of the Thrill Pill Cult

(07:36) Formulating Herbal Ecstasy & Building a Million-Dollar Business

(16:34) Navigating the Bureaucracy of Big Government

(28:04) Pro Tip for Entrepreneurs: Why It’s Important To Ask for Help

(32:09) What Cheyene Learned From Building & Exiting His Business

(37:29) What To Do When You Make Your First Million

(39:21) Scaling a 9-Figure Company Selling on Amazon

(45:05) Lessons From Martial Arts & Our Bets on Musk vs Zuckerberg

(54:03) The Tactical Advantage of Podcasting & Being a Curator of Ideas

(01:03:30) Media Training 101

Sponsors

LMNT | Free LMNT Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase by going to https://drinklmnt.com/dave.

Leela Quantum | Head to https://leelaq.com/DAVE for 10% off. 

Resources

Website: shaahincheyenne.com

PodcastCola: podcastcola.com

Instagram: @shaahincheyene

Podcast: Business Story of the Week

LinkedIn: Shaahin Cheyene

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In this episode of The Human Upgrade, vision expert Claudia Muehlenweg and strength coach Dave Mark Bell join Dave Asprey to explore the intersection of natural vision improvement and physical performance. Claudia shares her expertise in the Bates Method and techniques like palming, which help restore clarity and reduce eye strain. Dave Mark Bell highlights how physical training and focus can enhance not only strength but also vision, showing the deep connection between the body and mind. 

Check out the Full Episodes here: 

Claudia Muehlenweg: https://youtu.be/SpO6k9Ofh2E

Dave Mark Bell: https://youtu.be/GV2KnL0wW9M

Sponsors: 

• Puori | Visit https://puori.com/dave and use code DAVE for 20% storewide. 
• Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. 

Resources: 

• Naturally Clear Vision | Claudia Muehlenweg: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticVisionCoach 
• Dave Mark Bell’s Instagram: @marksmellybell 
• Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey     
• Dave Asprey’s Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books     
• Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/    
• Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/  
• Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/  
• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ 

 

Timestamps and Highlights: 

• 00:00:01 — Introduction by Dave Asprey 
• 00:01:02 — Claudia Muehlenweg’s Introduction 
• 00:03:30 — Palming and Its Benefits 
• 00:06:15 — The Role of Eye Movement in Vision Health 
• 00:09:25 — Dave Mark Bell’s Approach to Physical Training and Vision 
• 00:12:45 — Sunlight and Vision 
• 00:18:35 — Vision Improvement Techniques for Daily Life 
• 00:22:50 — Vision and Fitness Synergy with Dave Mark Bell 

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In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dr. Manoj Doss, a neuroscientist at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, explores the fascinating intersection of psychedelics, memory, and cognitive enhancement. Drawing from his extensive research, Dr. Doss dives into how psychoactive substances like THC, ketamine, and psychedelics can alter memory formation, consolidation, and retrieval. He challenges the conventional understanding of memory by revealing how these substances might disrupt traditional memory processes while potentially opening new pathways for learning and cognition. 

You'll discover how different drugs impact your brain's ability to encode and recall information, the surprising effects of psychedelics on semantic and episodic memory, and the role of the hippocampus in shaping our personal narratives. Dr. Doss also delves into the potential benefits and risks of cognitive enhancers like nicotine and modafinil, offering insights into their effects on memory and brain function. 

Dr. Doss provides a nuanced perspective on the malleability of memory, the ethical implications of memory manipulation, and the complex relationship between trauma, memory, and psychedelics. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the cutting-edge science of memory, the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, and the quest to enhance cognitive performance. 

Timestamps: 

• 00:00:01 — Opening 
• 00:01:39 — Introduction to Dr. Manoj Doss 
• 00:03:20 — The Impact of Psychedelics on Memory 
• 00:05:50 — The Predictive Processing Framework and Mind Models 
• 00:13:22 — Alcohol and Retrograde Facilitation: Enhancing Memory Post-Study 
• 00:19:00 — Differences Between Episodic and Semantic Memory 
• 00:22:57 — The Role of the Hippocampus in Memory Formation 
• 00:32:35 — Exercise, BDNF, and Memory Enhancement 
• 00:42:29 — The Complex Relationship Between Psychedelics and Neurogenesis 
• 00:52:16 — The Fallibility of Memory and False Memory Formation 
• 01:09:04 — The Influence of Nicotine, Modafinil, and Other Cognitive Enhancers 
• 01:30:34 — Closing Remarks 

Sponsors: 

• ARMRA | Go to TryARMRA.com and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order. 
• Leela Quantum | Head to LeelaQ.com/Dave for 10% off. 

Resources: 

• Follow Dr. Manoj Doss on Twitter 
• Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey 
• Follow Dave on Instagram: @Dave.Asprey 
• Dave Asprey’s Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books 
• Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/ 
• Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ 
• Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ 
• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ 

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Remember the days when we believed in one-size-fits-all diets? Well, thankfully those days are behind us. Today's episode is all about the crucial shift towards personalized nutrition.

Our guests, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers, are no strangers to the show. They're also the authors of The Ultimate Nutrition Bible, a monumental resource that unlocks the secrets of crafting a diet tailored precisely to your genetics, goals, and lifestyle. 

We delve into the art and science of creating your perfect nutrition plan, exploring the intricate web of genetics, gut health, and lifestyle, and how they all intertwine to shape your dietary needs. Imagine a diet designed exclusively for you, based on your unique genetic makeup and aspirations. It's a paradigm shift for sure; we're here to guide you through it using the latest scientific studies and findings from our personal experiences with biohacking.

In this episode, we uncover the importance of aligning your diet with your lifestyle, debate the calories-in vs. calories-out method of losing weight, and share practical insights for how to measure your progress from The Ultimate Nutrition Bible. Plus, we dispel the myth that excessive cardio is the fastest way to lose body fat, and explore the pivotal role of hormones and metabolism for sustainable, safe weight loss.

(00:21) Introducing the Ultimate Nutrition Bible: There’s No Evil Foods

(10:54) Why Raw Food & Ketogenic Diets Are Not for Everybody

(19:30) The Consequences of a Performance Diet & Starvation Survival Mechanisms

(33:32) Exploring the Calories-In, Calories-Out Method for Weight Loss

(41:05) Understanding Metabolic Adaptation: Why Excessive Cardio Prevents Fat Loss

(46:08) How High Quality Sleep Can Aid Weight Loss

(51:33) The Simplest Secret for Tracking Your Progress

(56:32) Breaking Down Calories vs. Macros in the Ketogenic Diet

(01:00:53) Identifying Hormone Issues Based on Weight Distribution

(01:05:22) Taking Risks to Achieve Optimal Results

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books 

The Ultimate Nutrition Bible: ultimatenutritionsystem.com/dave

Website: bioptimizers.com

Instagram: @bioptimizers

YouTube: BiOptimizers

Blog: bioptimizers.com/blog

Podcast: Awesome Health Podcast

The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.

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Nir Eyal comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss life hacking with apps, making addictive products, being addicted to technology and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, "The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology." Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, which won the "Marketing Book of the Year" award from 800 CEO Read. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing frequently appears in TechCrunch, Inc, The Harvard Business Review, and Psychology Today. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jackie Warner comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss her workout regiment, why protein is so important, the best sources of nutrient dense calories, and when it's a good idea to be vegetarian. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anthony Meindl comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss overcoming personal fears, what it's like coaching actors, handling problems creatively, and why failure should always be an option. Anthony Meindl is an award-winning writer/director/producer, creativity expert, inspirational speaker, and artistic director of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop (AMAW) with studios in Los Angeles, New York, London, Vancouver, and Sydney. AMAW was honored by Backstage four years in a row and named the Best Acting Studio in Los Angeles (Best Scene Study and Best Cold Read). Meindl is known for teaching the new generation of Hollywood stars led by Golden Globe Nominee Shailene Woodley (Divergent). He is a contributor to the Huffington Post, and Backstage. He is the author of the best-selling creativity book At Left Brain Turn Right, and his new book Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups is available now. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Amy Shah comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss pros and cons about western medicine, prevention through nutrition, symptoms of toxic mold exposure, vegan vs. low carb diets and intermittent fasting benefits. Dr. Amy Shah is a double board certified MD with medical training From Columbia University Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconness/Harvard Medical School, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Before medical school, she graduated magna cum laude from the famed school of Nutrition at Cornell University. She has a large private practice and since 2013- online. She is releasing her first online health coaching program in October 2015 Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Izabella Wentz returns to Bulletproof Radio today to discuss Hashimoto's thyroiditis, symptoms of low thyroid function, supplements you should avoid, and an interesting fact about tobacco. Izabella Wentz is a passionate, innovative and solution focused clinical pharmacist. She has had a passion for health care from a very early age. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune conditions. She decided to take on lifestyle interventions as a personal mission in an effort to help herself and others with Hashimoto's. After two years of researching Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism, she decided to combine emerging knowledge with her quality improvement expertise to run rapid tests of change on herself that led her to discover the root cause of her condition. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dana and Brent come on Bulletproof Radio today to share their personal experience with Lyme disease and toxic mold exposure, as well as their suggestions on how you can cope with chronic illness. Dana Walsh, featured in the Lyme Documentary UNDER OUR SKIN, and Brent Martin are founders of Lyme Less Live More, identified a giant gap while recovering from Lyme: What to do in-between doctor visits? Each with a personal Lyme story and both having been down a long road with chronic illness (10 plus years), they recall that time when they felt they were left in the abyss. They realized to reverse an illness, it would take daily care and attention. Now, with the help of their expert faculty Dana and Brent teach a multi-facetted approach to recovering health that includes self-care, healthy mindset, and conscious awareness. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eli Block comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss what it's like to be an Orgasmic Meditation instructor, choosing the right partner, how OMing helps get you into a flow state, and similarities between porn and empty calories. Eli Block is a teacher, trainer, blogger, and Lead Orgasmic Meditation Instructor at OneTaste. Eli works with clients participating in programs ranging from private coaching and training to OneTaste's professional training and leadership track through all levels of Orgasmic practice. He is a prolific speaker recently having been invited as a guest lecturer for Tony Robbins' coaching staff at their annual retreat as well as Jaiya Ma's VIP Program. A deep lover of the feminine and the lead instructor for the OneTaste's Men's Program, Eli is passionate about realigning our understanding of gender, sexuality, and orgasm with nature. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gerard Mullin comes on Bulletproof Radio today discuss his new book, The Gut Balance Revolution. As well his thoughts on detox fads, his favorite "superfoods," and how you can start hacking gut bacteria. Dr. Mullin is an associate professor of medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, integrative medicine, functional medicine and nutrition. Nationally and internationally renowned for his work in integrative gastroenterology and nutrition, Dr. Mullin has more than 20 years of clinical experience in the field of integrative gastroenterology and earned his master's degree in nutrition while in practice. He is an associate editor of several nutrition and integrative medicine journals. Dr. Mullin was selected by Dr. Andrew Weil to serve as a senior editor for the first book for physicians on integrative gastroenterology by Oxford Press, which was released in May of 2011. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Burden and Samantha Thomas come on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss the Blue Zones project, a project that focuses on enabling cities to develop strong, healthy communities and how they have already upgraded longevity across the country. Dan Burden, the Director of Innovation and Inspiration for Blue Zones, LLC, has focused his entire career on helping the world get back on its feet. Dan created the walking audit; a highly interactive way to help people see their community through a sharper, more people focused lens. This popular annual NPSG walking audit workshop is designed to help participants fine-tune their most engaging public interaction skills. Dan illustrates the benefits of sometimes-simple and oft-difficult changes, and provides a roadmap for people to create neighborhoods, streets and cities that are more healthy and better connected. Samantha helps communities-neighborhoods, towns and cities-become healthier, better connected, more accessible and age-friendly. Over the last four years, Samantha has worked in over 100 cities, facilitating walkability, active-living and safe routes to school workshops and developing community-led action plans for communities. She brings to this effort a diversity of experience in community engagement, the power of neighborhood leadership, and civic co-creation from living and working in South Africa for a year, to two years as AmeriCorps volunteer with Amherst H. Wilder Foundation and the City of Saint Paul Office of the Mayor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer Bock comes on Bulletproof Radio today discuss her treatment for food allergies, what a "fermentationist" is, how you can cultivate healthy gut bacteria, and the best foods to eat for gut health. Summer Bock is a Master Fermentationist who guides people to experience a deeper level of healing. Her mission is to radically improve people's health while empowering them to revolutionize the local food system using delicious, local and healthy food. A skilled herbalist with a background in microbiology, she is certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University. Summer has created an avid following with her signature programs The Probiotic Power Cleanse, Gut Rebuilding, and the yearlong Fermentationist Certification Program. Enjoy the Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

About ten years ago, I began working colostrum into my product development efforts – seeing its game changing nutritional value for exactly what it was, well before the mainstream sank its teeth into it. Today’s guest has the experience and intellect to take us deep into the science behind it.

Dr. Sarah Rahal, MD – the brainchild of ARMRA – is a double board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in environmental and functional medicine. After years of clinical work and research, she was alarmed by the rise of chronic diseases in young patients due to modern environmental factors like pollutants, pesticides, and more. 

This led her to leave traditional medicine and develop ARMRA's technology with a mission to minimize the modern environmental impact on human health – a truly honorable and trailblazing path that she explains for us today, from early personal health issues to the future of her fascinating company.

More than anything though, this episode serves as the ultimate Colostrum 101 course for anyone interested in learning more, living healthier, and even for those still harboring doubts over things like fasting and ethical sourcing. Dr. Sarah Rahal answers it all and more.

(02:59) Dr. Rahal on the State of Children’s Health

(05:50) Disillusionment & Leaving the Healthcare System 

(08:14) Intro to the Formula Industry & Colostrum

(12:44) Dr. Rahal’s Near-Death Experience

(17:35) Massive Issues in the Dairy Industry  

(21:27) ARMRA’s Unique Formulation 

(28:25) Dave Asprey vs. The World 

(31:33) Collagen or Colostrum? 

(38:33) Ethical Sourcing of ARMRA Colostrum

(42:27) Diet Combinations for Colostrum 

(44:24) How Colostrum Supports a Healthy Microbiome

(54:34) Considering Colostrum as a Food Product 

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books 

Visit tryARMRA.com/Dave for 15% off your first order

Instagram: @tryarmra

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Dr. David Perlmutter comes on Bulletproof Radio today discuss the gut microbiome, it's relation to autism and Alzheimer's, prebiotics you should be taking, and the importance of a balanced gut. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Chilton comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss medicinal mushrooms, mushroom industry flaws, understanding mushroom spores, and vitamin D in mushrooms. Jeff Chilton has been in the mushroom industry since 1973. He is a founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products and a member of the International Society for Mushroom Science. Jeff Chilton's company, Nammex, was the first company to offer certified organic mushrooms to the supplement industry in the United States. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are considered high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nadine Artemis and comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss her approach to dentistry, how to whiten teeth naturally, anti-aging in the sun, and why you should avoid fluoride. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom O'Bryan and Daniel Moriarty come on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss the power of adaptogenic herbs, the science behind adaptogens and how they affect your biology, energy, and overall well-being. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Suzanne Somer comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss her experience living with toxic mold, how progesterone helps fight cancer, and the dangers of smart meters on our health. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Hear Dave answer questions with Dr. Mark Atkinson about the Bulletproof Coaching program, orthorexia and the Bulletproof Diet, ways to overcome jet lag, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This episode has a ton of great information all condensed into one, enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Hanson comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss how to get the best out of meaningful experiences, practicing mindfulness, understanding what happiness really is and how to make the most out of it. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and a New York Times best-selling author. He is a summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s been an invited speaker at Oxford, Stanford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. His work has been featured on BBC, CBS, and NPR. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Tarique Perera comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help in the recovery of brain trauma, PTSD, depression, and physical injury. Dr. Tarique Perera is a board psychiatrist with an MD from Harvard. He is a world-class expert in medication management and psychotherapy, a thought leader in psychopharmacology and has been ranked as one of the best psychiatrists in America. Dr. Perera is also the President of the Clinical TMS Society and the founder of Contemporary Care, the leader in administering TMS treatment. His advancements in TMS treatment were featured on the Dr. Oz show. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Garyn Angel comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss the benefits of medical marijuana, how to avoid marijuana overdose, why you should stop smoking marijuana, and how butter can transform cooking.  Garyn Angel is the Founder and CEO of MagicalButter.com, a Seattle-based technology company that has revolutionized botanical extractions with their award-winning appliance. He is the President of ThinkMB, a Global Think Tank that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, cannabis, and modern day science. In 2014, Garyn was selected to the CNBC NEXT List for his work with Legal Marijuana. Prior to MagicalButter, he was the President of G. Angel & Associates, Inc., a leading Advanced Estate Planning and Tax Specialty firm. In 2008 he was named one of America’s Top Financial Planners by Reuters Advice Point. Garyn radiates positivity and wants everyone to be happy and healthy. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Les Dethlefsen comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss recent discoveries about the microbiota, when you should take pre and probiotics, hacking the harmful effects that antibiotics have on our gut flora, and how a fecal transplant can save your life. Les Dethlefsen, Ph.D., is a staff scientist at the Relman labs at Stanford.  Since joining the lab in 2004, his work has been focused on the temporal dynamics of the gut microbiota.  Les has an undergraduate double major in physics and molecular biology.  He earned his Ph.D. in both Microbiology and Ecology/Evolutionary Biology from Michigan State.  His current study, ‘Dynamics of the Human Microbiota,’ is looking for participants. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friends, it is my great pleasure to introduce Vani Hari, aka Food Babe, someone I've had the privilege of knowing for nearly a decade. She is a relentless advocate for clean, safe, and wholesome food. She has dedicated herself to a tireless campaign aimed at eliminating harmful ingredients from our food supply, particularly in the United States, where food standards can sometimes be shockingly low. 

Her efforts have been resolute in challenging major food corporations when their practices are detrimental to the well-being of our children and society as a whole. Vani Hari's mission is driven by a genuine concern for the greater good, and I dare say that she has had a more significant impact on food safety and quality than some of the regulatory agencies tasked with these responsibilities in the first place. 

Vani’s new book, Food Baby Family: More Than 100 Recipes and Foolproof Strategies to Help Your Kids Fall in Love with Real Food serves as a comprehensive guide for how her family navigates the challenges of living in a world filled with overly processed, unhealthy food options. 

In this conversation we discuss the importance of educating your kids on processed foods and proper nutrition early on. Vani and I share some of the lessons we’ve learned in teaching our kids about nutrition, and how we’ve empowered them to choose foods that make them feel good.

Together, we have the power to stand up against the multibillion-dollar conglomerates that persist in feeding us products that are, in essence, poison. By making informed, healthier choices for ourselves and our families, we can redirect our resources toward companies that are genuinely committed to improving the landscape and producing high-quality products.

(00:03:10) Vani Hari's Journey in Food Activism & Resilience

• How Vani unveiled hidden chemicals in our food
• Exposing a harmful chemical in Subway bread 
• Read: Feeding You Lies By Vani Hari
• Being targeted by organized opposition
• How Vani’s health journey inspired her to find purpose
• Navigating constant badgering online being paid for by big chemical companies 
• How Gabby Bernstein helped Vani persevere through manipulations and attacks
• The history of PR in the US
• What drives Vani to continue this work
• Read: Food Babe Family By Vani Hari 

(00:24:16) The Truth About Processed Foods & How to Uphold Your Food Values Socially

• How the food industry thrives on making food that isn’t good for our health 
• Removing processed foods from your diet
• The importance of educating kids about processed foods early on 
• Teaching kids to be kind and accepting
• Communicating why you do/don’t buy certain foods to your kids
• What happened when I took my daughters to McDonald’s for the first time 
• How fast food hijacks your brain
• Exposing chemicals in the infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte
• How to uphold your food values in social settings
• Why goldfish are banned in Vani’s house and alternative snacks

(00:40:41) Helping Kids Navigate Their Food Choices to Make Healthier Decisions

• Healthy, satiating breakfast ideas for kids
• Truvani collagen: shop.truvani.com/pages/collagen-peptides
• Why Kellogg is one of the most evil companies in the world
• Empowering kids to choose how they feel through the food they eat
• How processed foods led to Vani’s appendicitis
• Being a happier parent by being less of a perfectionist
• How kids can hold you accountable

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books 

Read: Food Babe Family By Vani Hari 

Website: foodbabe.com

YouTube: youtube.com/thefoodbabe

Instagram: @thefoodbabe

Shop: truvani.com

The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.

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Ariane Resnick comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss the many benefits of bone broth:  how it helps heal physical wounds, Lyme disease, nutrient deficiencies, and boosts fertility in women.  Ariane Resnick is a private chef and nutritionist who specializes in organic farm-to-table cuisine. She has cooked for celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin, Jeff Franklin and others. Ariane recently released her first book, “The Bone Broth Miracle.” She is also a survivor of late stage Lyme Disease chemical poisoning and recovered holistically from bone both. Ariane has been featured in Well + Good NYC, In Style, Star, Goop.com, and Food Network’s “Chopped.” Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Stephanie Seneff comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss the risks of medicating with statins, the true causes of heart disease, why we need cholesterol, and what makes glyphosate so dangerous. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.  She received her B.S. degree in Biophysics, M.S. and E.E. degrees in Electrical Engineering, and Ph.D in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, all from MIT.  Her research concentrates mainly on the relationship between nutrition and health.  She has written 10 papers on modern day diseases and the impact of nutritional deficiencies and environmental toxins on human health. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jia Jiang comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss his journey on seeking rejection, which takes him from getting free donuts at Krispy Kreme to panhandling in Austin, Tx. He also explains how to build a rejection proof team and overcoming fear. Jia Jiang is an entrepreneur, speaker, blogger and author of Rejection Proof.   After being turned down by an investor he decided he needed to learn to deal with rejection and set out to spend 100 days getting rejected. Applying what he learned, Jia’s life goal is to build a world in which we are no longer crippled by the fear of rejection. He is making this a reality through his blog, social media talks and his recent book.   Jia’s story has been shared on CNN, Yahoo News, Time Magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Join Dave and Zak as they answer questions about the benefits of nicotine on brain function and fat loss, getting the best source of caffeine from Yerba Mate or coffee, and bulletproof cooking along with other great questions that our listeners have submitted to Bulletproof Radio. This episode has a ton of great information all condensed into one, enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Ibrahim Karim comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss BioGeometry, creating and restoring harmony, hacking your space, and feng shui. Dr. Ibrahim Karim is an architect and the founder of BioGeometry, the science of using the energy principles of shape to balance biological energy systems and harmonize their interactions with the environment. He is the CEO, president and founder of BioGeometry Energy Systems LTD and the owner of Alemara Architecture Consultants, which was founded by his father in the 1930s. He is a graduate of the prestigious Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland with MA and D.Sc. in Architecture and Tourist Planning. He occasionally teaches as a visiting professor of Architecture at several universities. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Wood comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss reducing high blood pressure, the benefits of isometric exercise, and biohacking with Zona Plus. Steve Wood is the President and CEO of Zona Health which manufactures and sells the Zona Plus. With over 30 years of executive management experience, including 10 years in the medical device field, he has directed the marketing of medical devices in the US, EU and Canada increasing sales 8x in 3 years. He has a BA in Political Science and Economics from Pepperdine University and is a fellow of the International Academy of Apologetics in Strasbourg, France. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Morse comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss improving your sex life, education around sex, premature ejaculation and overcoming it, and if size really matters. Emily Morse is a sex and relationship expert and host of the top downloaded podcast, Sex with Emily.   She is a Bravo TV star and author of Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight. Emily was voted the #1 dating and sex expert by DatingAdvice.com and the #1 dating and sex expert to follow on Twitter. She has been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle. Emily earned her Doctor of Human Sexuality from the Institute for the Advance Study of Human Sexuality. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert McKee comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss how storytelling can get you a job, how big companies use storytelling, creating a meaningful brand, and how you can improve your story.  Robert McKee, a Fulbright Scholar, is an author, BAFTA winner and the most sought after screenwriting lecturer on the planet. Former students of his “STORY Seminar” include over 60 Academy Award Winners, 200 Emmy Award Winners, 100 WGA Award Winners and 50 DGA Award Winners. Robert has been profiled on 60 Minutes and his articles on STORY have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair and many more. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Julie Holland comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss hacking orgasms, medicinal ecstasy, getting off antidepressants, and why testosterone is important for women.  Julie Holland, M.D., is a psychiatrist who specializes in psychopharmacology. She is the author of Weekends at Bellevue and her new book, Moody Bitches: The Truth About the Drugs You’re Taking, the Sleep You’re Missing, and What’s Really Making You Feel Crazy. She is also the editor of two non-profit books on MDMA and Cannabis where the proceeds from each fund therapeutic studies. She has been featured on CNN, Katie Couric, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, and Today. She has a private practice in New York City and lives with her husband and two children in Harlem Valley. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why you should listen –  Max Lugavere comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss his upcoming documentary Bread Head, preventing cognitive decline, early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and the effects of gluten on our brains.  Enjoy the show! Max Lugavere is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker and media personality. He is the director, writer, and narrator of BREAD HEAD, a documentary exploring the impact of diet and lifestyle on brain health. Max has written about science, technology and health innovation for The Daily Beast, Fast Company, Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. Max created and hosted Acting Disruptive, AOL’s top viewed web series ever. He was also the host and producer of Al Gore’s Emmy-winning Current TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we're broadcasting live from Toronto with Dr. Adeel Khan, a leading figure in the field of gene and cell therapies. Dr. Adeel Khan, who holds an M.D. and is a Canadian Board Certified Physician, specializes in regenerative and cellular medicine. 

He is also a recognized authority as a key opinion leader for The American College of Regenerative Medicine, the foremost advocate for best practices in North America. Notably, he co-founded Xalt, a fitness-technology company, and played a pivotal role in the development of their proprietary technologies. Additionally, he serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for Science & Humans, a virtual hormonal health company. 

Dr. Khan's expertise extends globally, as he has treated world champion athletes, members of Royal Families, and celebrities in both Dubai and North America.

Personally, I'm thrilled to share that I've recently undergone gene therapy for the very first time in my life. This is a significant moment for me because I've been envisioning the potential of this technology in the context of longevity for the past two decades. In fact, I documented my beliefs about the ability to manipulate stem cells to reverse their aging process in my book, Superhuman. 

The gene therapy I received, which we'll delve into shortly, was administered via a simple injection. Over the next three to six months, it's expected to reduce my biological age, or intrinsic age, by an impressive seven to nine years—a monumental outcome from just one treatment.

Throughout this episode, we'll explore various aspects of stem cell research, particularly the historical use of umbilical cells, which may hold some surprising revelations for you. We'll also discuss the challenges in translating cutting-edge medical research into practical clinical applications and the incredible potential of gene and cell therapy in addressing chronic pain, cancer, and other medical conditions. 

What's particularly exciting is Dr. Khan's multifaceted approach to biology, working on multiple fronts to harness its potential. This innovative approach offers a glimpse into a promising future, and I couldn't be more thrilled to dive into this conversation.

(01:36) Exploring the Impact of Technological Advances & Gene Therapy in Regenerative Medicine

• Pure Muscle: puremuscleandfitness.com

• Unite Mind & Body to Achieve Health & Healing – Dr. Andrew Weil – #656

• How technological advances have impacted the world of regenerative medicine

• Learn more: daveasprey.com/genetherapy

• Keeping up with the rapid development of medical science

• What is plasmid gene therapy? 

• The history of gene therapy research and accepting the risk of innovation

• The attitude towards innovation in other parts of the world

• We Can Slow Down Aging Right Now – David Sinclair, Ph.D. – #626

• How phellostatin relates to aging 

(20:42) Revolutionary & Innovative Approaches to Health & Longevity

• Democratizing health for everyone with gene therapy 

• Benefits of intranasal insulin

• How industry cross-pollination encourages lateral thinking 

• Read: Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday

• Explaining the limitations of umbilical cord stem cells and how they’re being optimized

• Using gene editing technology to create specific stem cell lines 

• Using stem cell technology for hair and the reproductive system

• The ability for breast enlargement with stem cells 

(42:47) Stem Cell & Gene Therapy Applications for Cancer & Chronic Pain

• The opportunity for chronic disease healing with stem cell therapy

• Using CAR T for cancer treatment 

• Target gene therapies to fix irregular pathways

• Ways to improve mitochondrial efficiency

• How bad actors could misuse this technology

• The correlation between Tesla’s story and gene cell therapy

• Big Pharma and government’s role in the suppression of revolutionary medical technology

• Using this technology to build resilience in the body to combat modern stressors

(01:10:08) Making Revolutionary Medical Advances More Accessible

• The logistics of receiving gene cell therapy: how long they last and how they’re given

• Improving the immune system through a microbiome upgrade with FMT

• The difference between probiotics and FMT

• Stem cell and gene therapy treatments for cardiovascular disease

• The regulatory fight for your right to have control of your own biology

• The problem with institutionalized medical doctors

• Treating chronic pain and recognizing the chronic pain burden 

Resources

Gene Therapy: daveasprey.com/genetherapy

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books 

Website: eterna.health

Instagram: @dr.akhan

YouTube: Doctor Adeel

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Why you should listen –  Dr. Joseph Mercola comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss how sitting down harms us, why you should intermittently fast and, the truth about Aspartame and Roundup.   Dr. Mercola is a well-known osteopathic physician (DO) and a three-time New York Times Bestselling author. He is the founder of Mercola.com, which is the #1 Natural Health site on the Internet with over one million subscribers. Dr. Mercola was named the top Ultimate Wellness Game Changer by the Huffington Post in 2009. He has been featured in various media outlets such as TIME magazine, LA Times, ABC News, CNN, Fox News, Today Show, Dr. Oz, Forbes Magazine and others. His primary passion is transforming the conventional medical paradigm in the United States. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why you should listen –  Dr. Amen comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss healing toxic brains, Alzheimer’s and dementia, and how SPECT scans can upgrade your life. Enjoy the show! Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, double board certified psychiatrist, nine-time New York Times bestselling author, Founder and CEO of Amen Clinics.  He has written, produced and hosted 9 popular shows about the brain that have aired over 70,000 times across North America and have raised more than $52 million dollars for public television.  His work has been featured in Newsweek, Time, Huffington Post, ABC World News, 20/20, BBC, London Telegraph, Parade Magazine, Washington Post, LA Times, Men’s Health, Bottom Line, and Cosmopolitan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why you should listen –  Jake Ducey comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss becoming a writer, dropping out of school, traveling the world, and the art of public speaking. Enjoy the show! Jake Ducey is an author and speaker at 19 he independently released his first book, “Into the Wind,” about quitting college basketball to travel the world. Ducey then became the youngest motivational author to sign a book deal with Penguin/Random-House for his second book, “The Purpose Principles.” This spring he will embark on one of the largest book tours ever which will be filmed and produced into a major documentary about his generation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why you should listen –  Emily Fletcher comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss online meditation, how the right and left brain work, the “balancing breath” technique, and meditating for better sex. Enjoy the show! Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the creator of zivaMIND, the first online meditation training program. She began her meditation training in Rishikesh, India and was inspired to become a meditation teacher after experiencing the profound physical and mental benefits it provided her during her 10-year career on Broadway.  She has taught at Google, Harvard Business School, Viacom, and Summit Series.  She has also been featured in The New York Times, Huff Post LIVE and Mind Body Green. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary comes on Bulletproof Radio to discuss the bad science in public health, researching healthy diets, the role of gut bacteria in obesity, and self experimentation. Enjoy the show! Gary Taubes is an American science writer. He is the author of Good Calories, Bad Calories which is titled The Diet Delusion in the UK and Why We Get Fat. He has won the Science in Society Award of the National Association of Science Writers three times and was awarded an MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship for 1996-97. He is also a co-founder of Nutrition Science Initiative. NuSI’s mission is reduce the individual, social, and economic costs of obesity, diabetes, and their related diseases by improving the quality of science in nutrition and obesity research. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best selling author of the wildly successful book, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, John Gray comes on Bulletproof Radio to discuss causes and natural remedies for ADD, flow states and addiction, gender differences in relationships, and Taoist principles of sexuality. Enjoy the show! John Gray is the best-selling relationship author of all time and the most trusted voice in relationships today. He is the author of 17 books, including The New York Times # Best-Selling Book, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. His books have sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages around the world. For more than 35 years he has conducted public and private seminars for thousands of participants. He is a popular speaker and has appeared on Oprah, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The CBS Morning Show, Live with Regis, Larry King Live, CNN and many others. John’s purpose is to create a world where men and women understand, respect, and appreciate their differences and ultimately work together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why you should listen -  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. Enjoy the show! Todays episode was shot during PaleoF(x), one of the largest Paleo conferences in the country, where I had the privilege to give a keynote address. Today’s short report is about my upcoming Moldy documentary, mold toxins in our coffee, and how mold exposure makes you weak, sick, and fat.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., is a psychologist and medical anthropologist, a best-selling author and founder in the world-renowned Institute of Energy Medicine, The Four Winds Society.  He was the youngest clinical professor at San Francisco State University where he directed his own laboratory, the Biological Self-Regulation Lab, investigating how energy medicine and visualization could change brain chemistry.  He spent 25 plus years studying the healing practices of the Amazon and Inka shamans, and the producer of a documentary film, Amazonia: Healing With Sacred Plants. Why you should listen - Alberto Villoldo comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss healing with ayahuasca, hacking your brain, supplementing, and his new book One Spirit Medicine. Enjoy the show!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Ortner is CEO of The Tapping Solution, a company with a mission to bring simple, effect, natural healing into the mainstream through “tapping.” He is a bestselling author with his book, “The Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System for Stress-Free Living.” Nick is the creator and producer of a breakthrough documentary film, “The Tapping Solution,” which chronicles ten people overcoming tremendous challenges using tapping. He has presented live tapping sessions and shared the stage with speakers of the caliber of Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, Lynne McTaggart, and others. Why you should listen -  Nick Ortner comes on Bulletproof Radio today to explain what “tapping” actually is, how tapping was discovered, how tapping can help pain and stress, and his new book “The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief”. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Kelly is co-founder, senior maverick and former executive editor at Wired magazine. He is the editor and publisher at the Cool Tools website as well as other popular websites like True Films, Quantified Self, and The Technium. He has written several books including “What Technology Wants”, “New Rules for The New Economy”, and “Out of Control”, a classic book of decentralized emergent systems which inspired the Matrix trilogy. Why you should listen –  Kevin Kelly comes on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss the quantified-self movement, the power of brain plasticity, his take on transhumanism, and emerging decentralized systems. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we cover something that everybody wants at some level or another—muscle. If you want to live a long time and you've fallen for the plant based nonsense science that's out there to sell more Froot Loops, well, you're heading in the wrong direction from a longevity perspective. The cold, hard truth is that skeletal muscle mass drives longevity.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon joins the show today to flex her own intellectual muscles on protein intake, reframing the hallmarks of aging, supplementing aminos, healthy fascia, and a whole lot more. You've heard her talk about these things online probably as much as I have; she calls what she does Muscle Centric Medicine—and as you can imagine, I am fully on board. 

She's looking at aging in exciting new ways in her new book, Forever Strong, which is packed with science-based strategies for aging well.

We respectfully lock horns on a few subjects near and dear to our hearts—ranging into symptomatology vs. muscle health, key flaws in modern skeletal muscle research, where to draw the line on veganism, unlocking longevity through diet, and more—before landing on our shared responsibility to the greater community to share these insights for the common good.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a true heavyweight in the space and my dear friend, backing up her immense aptitude with real life results as a biohacker seemingly aging at a slower pace than one might expect. It’s a pleasure to welcome her to the show today.

(02:38) Correlation Between Aging & Skeletal Muscle Mass 

• Read: Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

• Dr. Gabrielle’s informed background in geriatric medicine

• Modern symptomatology vs. skeletal muscle health

• Reframing the hallmarks of aging

• 40 Years of Zen

• Gaps in modern skeletal muscle measuring 

• A New Whole-Body MRI Scan Sees Everything - Raj Attariwala M.D., Ph.D. #989

• Optimizing genetic potential 

• Benefits to weight training as a young person 

• How much weight training is ideal?

• Read: The One-Minute Workout by Martin Gibala

• Skeletal muscle as body armor 

(23:30) To Protein or Not to Protein? There’s No Question

• Protein intake with regard to longevity

• Mythbusting mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR)

• Kevin Hart ends up in wheelchair after being ‘dumbest man alive’

• One possible benefit to animal protein restriction 

• Considering protein instead as its 20 amino acids 

• Benefits to collagen supplementation

• Read: The Switch by Mr. James W. Clement

• Not-So-Science Fiction: Extending Your Healthspan Gets Real - James Clement #608

(37:29) Applying the Science: Everyday Tips & Practices

• Spacing amino acids throughout the day 

• Dr. Lyon’s longevity protocol

• Eating earlier for circadian alignment

• Evidence hedging intermittent fasting 

• Negative impact of alcohol on aging 

(47:42) Fascia, Muscle & Hernias: What’s the Connection?

• Importance of fascia in aging 

• Recommendations to avoid hernia surgery

• Explaining the tensegrity principle as it relates to muscle health 

• Value of functional movement practice 

• Link between the virus and an increase in mast cells 

(50:26) Best Proteins & Why You Shouldn’t Go Vegan

• Dr. Lyon’s recommended animal protein powders  

• Why vegan farts are the real problem 

• Other important bioavailable nutrients in animal protein 

• Veganism in younger/older people

• Wielding the responsibility to educate 

• Dave’s health journey and inspiration

• Supplementing amino acids 

• Read: Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books 

Website: drgabriellelyon.com

Read: Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Instagram: @drgabriellelyon

Podcast: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

YouTube: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Facebook: Doctor Gabrielle Lyon

X: @drgabriellelyon

The Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.

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Why you should listen –  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. Enjoy the show! Todays episode was shot during PaleoF(x), one of the largest Paleo conferences in the country. I talk about what happens when you consume alcohol, which types of alcohol are okay to drink and which ones to avoid, supplementing for hangover cures and recovery, and common toxins found in alcohol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why you should listen –  Jamie Wheal and Steven Kotler come on Bulletproof Radio today to discuss the Flow Genome Project, defining the flow state, playing in the flow dojo, and why consequences are important. Enjoy the show! Jamie Wheal, Executive Director of Flow Genome Project, is a leading expert on neuro-somatics of ultimate human performance. His work ranges form Fortune 500 companies, leading business schools, Young President’s Organization (YPO), to Red Bull and its stable of world-class athletes. He combines a background in expeditionary leadership, wilderness medicine and surf rescue, with over a decade advising high-growth companies on strategy, execution, and leadership. He is a sough-after speaker, presenting to diverse and high-performing communities such as YPO, Summit Seriers, MaiTai Global, TEDx, and the Advertising Research Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.