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The Biohacks Ben Greenfield No Longer Uses (and What He Does Instead)

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Aug 27, 2025

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Ben Greenfield

In this engaging discussion, biohacker Ben Greenfield shares how his health practices have evolved over the years. He reveals the biohacks he no longer uses, emphasizing the shift towards simpler and sustainable routines. Ben explains how excessive exercise can be counterproductive and promotes balanced training for longevity. He also highlights the importance of community and family connections in enhancing well-being, alongside innovative recovery tools like light and oxygen therapies. His newfound focus on prioritizing relationships over extremes is both refreshing and insightful.

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Prioritize Walking And Play

Prioritize daily walking and play-based sport over chronic high-volume training.
Combine slow weight sessions, walking, and occasional sport to preserve health and fitness.

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Electricity As A Recovery Modality

Electrical therapies (PMF, grounding) aim to restore cellular electrical potential and reduce inflammation.
Ben uses PMF mats and grounding to improve recovery, sleep, and acute injury relief.

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Hack Light To Reset Circadian Rhythm

Use light strategically: block evening blue light and expose yourself to bright blue/green light in the morning.
Employ full-spectrum bulbs, blue-blockers at night, and concentrated light in the morning to reset circadian rhythms.

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It’s been five years since Ben Greenfield joined me on The Dr. Hyman Show, and a lot has changed. Ben isn’t doing many of the things he once swore by. In fact, he’s discovered that some of the most powerful practices for health and longevity are simpler and more sustainable than the extreme routines he became known for. In this episode, we talk about the biohacks he’s left behind, the innovations he still uses, and the deeper priorities that now guide his life. Join us on YouTube for the full talk or listen wherever you get your podcasts. [YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL] We discuss: • How much exercise is truly healthy, and when it starts working against you • Simple training shifts that build strength and stamina while protecting long-term health • What recovery tools can actually speed healing and reduce inflammation • Can light and oxygen really reset your body’s rhythms and improve sleep? • Why community, family, and spiritual health may be the most overlooked keys to longevity True longevity isn’t found in extremes—it’s built through balance, connection, and simple daily practices that stand the test of time. View Show Notes From This Episode

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