The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance
Dave Asprey
For more than a decade, Dave Asprey - the Father of Biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee - has redefined what’s possible for the human mind and body. After more than a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio, he’s taking it to the next level with The Human Upgrade™ - a masterclass in biohacking, longevity, and performance optimization.Each episode explores cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and proven biohacks to help you upgrade your energy, focus, metabolism, and resilience. You’ll learn from world-class scientists, doctors, innovators, and thinkers leading breakthroughs in mitochondrial health, peptides, hormones, fasting, sleep, neuroplasticity, and more.This isn’t just self-improvement - it’s human enhancement backed by data.Every guest, every idea, every protocol you discover here moves you toward a longer, stronger, smarter life.Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey - and learn how to live longer, think faster, and perform better.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 15min
This Legal Sleep Powder Beats Melatonin Every Time : 1440
A deep dive into why people feel tired but stay wired and how brainwaves, not just chemicals, control sleep. Exploration of beta waves as the sleep blocker and alpha waves as the gateway to rest. Introduction of L-theanine as a non-sedating way to shift brainwaves. Practical tips on light control, timing, and simple evening environment changes to protect sleep.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 31min
I Injected Stem Cells Into My Penis (Here's What Happened) : 1439
Dr. Victor Urzola, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and co-founder of RMI Clinic, specializes in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies. He walks through precision neurocognitive protocols using focused ultrasound, TMS, and targeted stem cell delivery. They also cover plasmapheresis for anti-aging, orthopedic stem cell joint repair, and shockwave plus MSC treatments for sexual and tissue rejuvenation.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 58min
Arthur Brooks | Why Your Life Has No Meaning : 1438
Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and bestselling author who studies happiness and leadership, joins to explore why meaning lives in your right brain. He discusses hemispheric lateralization, why tech and optimization can hollow out meaning, and practical paths like meditation, art, and relationship practices that restore right-brain experiences. Short, thought-provoking conversation on consciousness, love, and reclaiming what machines cannot give.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 56min
This Popular Fat Loss Shortcut Destroys Your Youth : 1437
Hannah Kleinfeld, co-founder and COO of OMNi-BiOTiC US and microbiome expert trained at Yale and Harvard, shares clinical probiotic research and gut-brain insights. She discusses how GLP-1 drugs can cause secondary dysbiosis, why many probiotics fail in stomach acid, and how microbiome shifts affect sleep, HRV, inflammation, hormones, and weight.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 21min
Give Me 21 Minutes And I'll Give You Perfect Vision Naturally : 1436
A rapid dive into natural vision improvement and why modern life may sabotage eye repair after dark. It explores red light, blueberries, cold exposure, grounding, distance viewing, blink training, and sunset light. The conversation centers on retinal recovery, circadian timing, and daily habits that aim to support sharper eyesight.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 13min
SNL Roasts MAHA, Pistachios Slap, ChatGPT Doctor Stats, Colon Cancer Under 50, and more... : 1435
Comedy sketch targets fringe health culture and what it means when extreme wellness ideas hit the mainstream. New Cornell-linked research spotlights pistachios as a potent whole-food longevity hack. Millions are turning to ChatGPT for health questions, raising safe-use concerns. Gut microbes may matter more for how they organize than which strains are present. Early-onset colon cancer is rising and warrants attention.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 1min
Here's Why You Still Feel Like Sh*t After Doing Everything Right... : 1434
McCall McPherson, a physician associate who founded Modern Thyroid Clinic after her own hypothyroidism struggle. She explains why standard testing misses most thyroid issues. Short, sharp takes on T4 versus active T3, why levothyroxine often fails, environmental and dietary triggers, optimal lab panels, and practical next steps for getting the right tests and personalized treatment.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 59min
The Awakening Within Cells: Healing Breakthroughs No One Can Ignore : 1433
Jason Shurka, author and founder of Unified Healing who researches light-based healing and consciousness. He discusses a pyramid-shaped biophotonic device that blends full-spectrum light with encoded affirmations. They cover how geometry, water structuring, cellular conductivity, biophotons, and unique fonts may drive rapid altered states, hair regrowth, pain relief, and benefits for neurodiverse children.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 17min
This Nobel Prize Discovery Reverses Aging In 72 Hours : 1432
A dive into autophagy and the Nobel-winning science that powers cellular recycling. A step-by-step look at what a 3-day fast triggers: ketosis, deep cellular cleanup, and stem cell reboot. Practical guidance on how to prepare, manage electrolytes, and break a prolonged fast safely. Discussion of mitochondria upgrades, stages of fasting, and when to schedule deep resets for lasting benefits.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 13min
Your Telomeres Are a Lie, Bats Beat Aging, Sleep Meds Ruin Mornings, CO's Silent Kill, and more... : 1431
A roundup of surprising biohacks and research: a sleep drug that boosts sleep scores but blunts morning cognition; bats that defy telomere-driven aging and point to DNA repair; an easy fenugreek soak that trims post-meal glucose spikes; a supplement stack that reverses vascular age; rising carbon monoxide risks and simple home safety steps.
